Chapter 29: Entrusted with alchemy, intentional fishing

Looking at the Mingyue Market where the flow of people was becoming increasingly sparse, Wei Zhong felt a sense of disappointment that things and people had changed.

After spending some spirit stones to collect other medicinal materials needed for the Foundation Establishment Pill, Wei Zhong went to visit Ning Cankun and found that his face looked a bit old.

After asking him, I found out that he was already over 130 years old, not far from the upper limit of 150 years of Qi Refining.

"Brother Chu isn't young anymore, is he?"

Wei Zhong nodded. According to his real lifespan, Wei Zhong was actually much older than Ning Cankun. However, using the pseudonym Chu Zhong, he was still 20 to 30 years younger than Ning Cankun.

"I heard that Master Shen went to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range?"

Ning Cankun nodded:
"Indeed, the situation in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range has been very stable in recent years. The sect intends to allow him to advance to the second-level alchemist with the help of the abundant output of the mountain.

Not only that, Master Duan, the master of the Dan Palace, also accompanied them.

If you want to make pills, you can go find other alchemists in the Alchemy Palace. Although their level is not as good as Palace Master Duan, they can still make most of the pills. "

"To be honest, bro, I want to practice the Foundation Building Pill this time."

Ning Cankun looked surprised:
"Could it be you, brother?"

Wei Zhong immediately displayed his perfect Qi Refining skills.

A wry smile appeared on the latter's face:
"Over a hundred years old, the foundation has been successfully built. The foundation has been successfully built."

Perhaps thinking of his own limited life span, Ning Cankun felt even more lonely. Wei Zhong did not interrupt him and waited quietly for him to calm down.

After a moment, Ning Cankun said:

"The foundation-building pill is difficult to make, and it requires a second-level alchemist. Currently, there is only one person in the sect who can make this pill, Master Qi.

You can go to the Yundan Pavilion, which is Master Qi Dan’s own shop, and make an appointment with the shopkeeper.

Most people would not refuse a request for a precious medicine like the Foundation Building Pill."

Wei Zhong clenched his fist and thanked:

"Brother Ning, I'll come and have a drink with you after I build my foundation."

A few smiles appeared on the latter's wrinkled face:
"Then I'll wait," he added after thinking it over, "brother, remember, at your age, if you fail to build your foundation once, you can still do it a second time. Don't force your way through and get hurt."

"Thank you for your advice, brother. I will go now."

"The foundation has been built successfully!"

The two bowed and said goodbye.

Wei Zhong found the Yundan Pavilion according to what Ning Cankun said. He had bought pills here several times under disguise, so he was familiar with the place.

This time he came here as Chu Zhong.

As soon as I entered the store, the shopkeeper came forward enthusiastically.

The store's business has plummeted these days. Most of the ordinary cultivators who come to buy low-level elixirs come to buy them, and the profit margins are very thin.

Only high-level Qi-refining cultivators like Wei Zhong can make some money for the store.

"Can your shop afford to refine the foundation-building pill?"

The shopkeeper was startled, then overjoyed:

"Yes, yes, please come upstairs for a chat. I will invite Master Qi Dan to come over right away.

Master Qi is a famous second-level alchemist in our Qingmu Sect. He has successfully refined foundation-building pills many times and will definitely not let you down."

Wei Zhong followed him upstairs, and soon a maid brought him some spiritual tea. The shopkeeper smiled and chatted with Wei Zhong in random topics.

Especially after hearing that Wei Zhong was a nearby spiritual farmer, there was no trace of sarcasm on his face, but instead he looked even more enthusiastic.

Even the maid who was holding Wei Zhong's shoulders said:

"Senior has been able to persist in practicing until now, so he must have great perseverance that ordinary people cannot match."

Wei Zhong didn't reply, just smiled and continued to taste the spiritual tea.

Wei Zhong didn't have to wait long. After chatting with the two of them for a few words, he saw the figure of Master Qi Dan.

After his arrival, the shopkeeper and the maid tactfully left the room.

What surprised Wei Zhong was that the alchemist in front of him was not old, and was not even middle-aged, with his face still looking like a young man.

As if seeing the doubt in Wei Zhong's eyes, he explained:
"I'm sorry to bother you, my name is Qi Yun. I only look young because I took some anti-aging pills in my early years."

"Rejuvenation Pill?" Wei Zhong became interested. "Let's talk about the foundation-building pill."

Qi Yun was also a man of quick temper, so he went straight to the point.

"Have you prepared all the materials needed for the foundation-building pill, fellow Daoist?"

Wei Zhong nodded and handed over a storage bag.

After taking it, the other party probed his spiritual consciousness into it. After checking, there was a hint of joy on his face.

"Fellow Daoist, your preparations are very thorough. The types and years of the spiritual medicines required all meet the requirements. I will be able to start refining the elixir in the near future."

Wei Zhong asked:

"I wonder how much it would cost for you to refine this pill?"

"Three hundred low-grade spirit stones. Whether it succeeds or not, only three hundred low-grade spirit stones will be charged."

Wei Zhong frowned:
"What is the probability of Daoist friend succeeding in making a pill?"

The latter stretched out his right hand and gestured with four fingers: "Forty percent. I dare to guarantee that no one in the current Qingmu Sect is better than me at refining this pill.

Even if Palace Master Duan is here, the success rate of refining the foundation-building pill is only 60%, which is only 20% higher than mine."

'Too low.'

Wei Zhong did not expect that the success rate of these so-called excellent alchemists was so low, a 40% success rate, which means that the medicinal materials he had spent so much effort to collect might have a 60% chance of being wasted, and he even had to spend 300 low-grade spirit stones as a cushion.

Wei Zhong has a big family and a big business, so it doesn't matter. But Chu Zhong, as a small spiritual farmer, should feel sorry for him.

After thinking for a moment, Wei Zhong nodded and took out three hundred low-grade spirit stones:
"Then I'll leave it to you, fellow Taoist."

It was impossible for him to wait for the Dan Palace Master to come back. Who knew how long he would stay in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range.

Moreover, its success rate in making pills is only 20% higher, which is about the same.

Master Qi Dan saw that Wei Zhong had made up his mind and took the spirit stone with a smile.

Afterwards, the two signed a spiritual contract and agreed that Wei Zhong could come here to get the elixir in three days.

"Senior, walk slowly!"

Wei Zhong returned to the courtyard and did not practice for the first time. For three days, he just drank and played with animals, which annoyed Jiu Cai. Only Da Jin had a lot of fun playing with Wei Zhong.

"I heard that relaxing like this can help increase the success rate of building a foundation, but I don't know if it's true or not."

In short, Wei Zhong wasted three days.

Three days later, he went to Yundan Pavilion again and took the Foundation Establishment Pill.

"I have lived up to your trust. I have made two pills, one of medium quality and one of low quality."

Wei Zhong was a little surprised and took out a hundred spirit stones to give to Qi Yun.

The latter smiled and refused, saying:
"Three hundred is three hundred, so don't be polite, fellow Daoist. If you need to refine this kind of elixir in the future, you can come to me, Qi."

Wei Zhong shook his head and said:

"I don't want to come to Fellow Daoist Qi to make this pill again."

Qi Yun smiled casually:
"Then I wish you success in building your foundation."

"Thank you, fellow Taoist."

Since the gift giving failed, Wei Zhong then gave some spirit stones as rewards to the shop assistants and maids.

Everyone accepted Wei Zhong's reward with a smile on their faces.

In Dan Pavilion, there are not many cultivators as generous as Wei Zhong.

When leaving, Wei Zhong still had an expression of uncontrollable joy on his face.

The shop owner went up to the second floor and seemed to want to say something to Qi Yun, but stopped himself.

The latter said lightly:

“Let them all accept it, it’s not easy to get a reward from someone.

As for this Fellow Daoist Chu, just let him go.

The path to immortality will not be hidden. If you become a withered bone, who can you blame?"

(End of this chapter)

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