Chapter 99 Invitation to Fight
Chapter 99 Invitation to Fight (Happy New Year to Everyone!)
Outside the flower courtyard, Qi Yun knocked on the gate alone. Wei Zhong opened the door with some curiosity and found a familiar face, it was his old acquaintance Qi Yun.
Looking at the other person's young face, it seemed as if he was still in the period of Qi training.
"Fellow Daoist?" Wei Zhong asked curiously.
When Qi Yun saw the iron mask worn by Wei Zhong, he realized that this person was the Master Tie Zhen mentioned by Yi Liu.
"Greetings, Senior Tie Zhen. I heard that you are a third-level alchemist. My name is Qi Yun, and I am a third-level alchemist of the Qingmu Sect. I have the audacity to come and visit you."
After Qi Yun finished speaking, he immediately took out a wooden box, opened it and revealed a thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum inside.
"So we are from the same sect. Please come in."
Wei Zhong invited him in and poured him tea.
“I didn’t expect to meet a master like Senior Tie Zhen in this sect. It is truly a blessing for me.
I, the younger generation, have seen the mid-grade Haoyuan Pill refined by my senior. Its quality is so good that I have never seen it before in my life.
This high-quality elixir, even if it is gathered in the Chamber of Commerce, only a few will occasionally appear. "
Qi Yun said respectfully.
Wei Zhong smiled in response:
"Fellow Daoist Qi, you are too polite. It is just an ordinary elixir. Besides, you and I are both colleagues in the alchemy field. There is no need to call me senior. Just call me fellow Daoist."
"Then I will respectfully obey your command!"
The two of them chatted happily, clinked glasses and drank together, then began to exchange ideas on alchemy.
Wei Zhong has been refining medicine for a hundred years, and he has always been working on one or two inheritances. He rarely has the opportunity to communicate with alchemists of the same level.
Therefore, he did not feel the slightest bit of reluctance just because his alchemy skills were better than the other party's.
During the communication, constantly explain your own understanding and verify it.
After some communication, Wei Zhong discovered that although Qi Yun's third-level alchemy skills were simple, his understanding of the first and second-level alchemy skills was quite solid.
“When I was young, I lacked a famous teacher to guide me, so I had more experience with low-level alchemy techniques.
Although I have a wide range of knowledge, I cannot say that I have mastered it. After hearing what Daoist Fellow Tie Zhen said, I realized that I have made so many mistakes..."
Wei Zhong was even more shocked when he heard the other party explain the reasons.
"Fellow Daoist Qi Yun has such talent, but not only has he not been trained by the sect, he has also been suppressed by the faction?"
Qi Yun just sighed and said, "No, my enlightenment in alchemy started from the sect, and my subsequent practice was also based on the classics obtained from the sect.
It's just because my own cultivation aptitude is too ordinary that I don't have a master and can't receive good training."
"What a pity. With your talent in alchemy, if you had joined the Yunji Chamber of Commerce, you would have had a different ending."
“Haha, someone claiming to be a member of the Yunji Chamber of Commerce did come to my house to win me over, but he came up with a set of terms.
I was very cautious and worried that there might be a trick, so I didn’t agree. In the blink of an eye, nearly eighty years had passed, and I realized what an opportunity I had missed.”
"More than eighty years ago, could it be when Shan Qin first came to Qingmu Sect?"
At the same time, Wei Zhong thought of Taoist Hu Yang who was recruited by the Chamber of Commerce, and himself as a guest official in the Chamber of Commerce.
Could it be that the Yunji Chamber of Commerce not only set up a base right under the nose of the Qingmu Sect, but also tried to secretly poach people from the Qingmu Sect?
“It may be a good thing that Fellow Daoist Qi Yun failed to join the Yunji Chamber of Commerce. Now that Fellow Daoist is the only third-level alchemist in the Qingmu Sect, I’m afraid that his subordinates already have considerable power. You can also try for the position of the Alchemy Palace Master.
With the support of the entire Jindan Sect, it may be possible to reach a higher level of alchemy," Wei Zhong said after pouring him a cup of tea.
Qi Yun just shook his head: "The sect's power is complicated, far from being as simple as you think. There is another villain at work, not only do I have no chance to become the master of the Alchemy Palace, but the share of elixirs I can get from refining pills is far less than that of the original Danshi Duan."
“That’s really regrettable.”
"Let's not talk about these unhappy things. Fellow Daoist Tiezhen, please help me solve my doubts..."
The two talked about pharmacology and alchemy techniques. Qi Yun was shocked when he learned that Wei Zhong was practicing water-based alchemy.
"I have also seen this kind of strange alchemy technique in the sect, but it was only limited to the second level. Fellow Daoist can actually reach the third level with this strange technique. You are truly a genius."
Wei Zhong laughed.
'The second-level water alchemy method I practiced was learned from the Qingmu Sect.'
Both of them benefited a lot from the discussion.
"I am currently refining a miraculous elixir. Can I ask Daoist Fellow Tiezhen to help me?"
Wei Zhong also became interested after hearing this:
"Oh, I wonder what kind of elixir it is?"
Qi Yun explained:
"It's called Lingdan, and it's a special elixir that targets the inner demon calamity. It's especially effective against the inner demon of Dan."
"Against the inner demon?"
Wei Zhong couldn't help but be shocked, this kind of unconventional elixir is very rare.
Moreover, not only is the pill formula rare, the various spiritual medicines used in it are also extremely rare and can only be collected in some special dangerous places.
"Fellow Daoist Qi, could you please give me the recipe for the elixir? I am willing to exchange it with a spiritual object."
Qi Yun took out a piece of yellow paper and placed it on the table:
"Fellow Daoist Tiezhen, you are being too polite. I have benefited a lot from our communication. This recipe is a gift from me to you, fellow Daoist."
How could Wei Zhong be so shameless as to take other people's pill recipes for free? He immediately took out several bottles of top-grade Qi-combining pills and a dozen mid-grade spirit stones.
The two pushed and shoved each other, and Wei Zhong, relying on his advanced cultivation, forced the pills and spirit stones into the other's hands.
Qi Yun looked at the dozens of top-grade Qi-integrating pills in the pill bottle and felt deeply moved.
"Fellow Daoist Tiezhen's alchemy skills are indeed extraordinary. He can even mass-produce top-grade Qi-combining pills."
Thinking about myself, every time I refined this kind of elixir, I mainly used medium and low-grade pills, and could only occasionally refine one or two high-grade pills.
Wei Zhong picked up the paper, stroked its rough texture, and saw the black ink on it.
I knew that this recipe was an ancient artifact, and I didn't know what kind of alchemist it was who didn't use jade slips but this kind of special paper to record the recipe.
Look at the various spiritual materials and alchemy techniques mentioned on the pill recipe.
"Xuanling Jade Liquid, Qianlun Fruit..."
As far as he could see, half of the herbs in the prescription were ones that Wei Zhong had never used before.
Although the alchemy techniques are not much different from those of ordinary elixirs, these elixirs are extremely difficult to find, especially the main ingredient which requires thousands of years to make.
Although Wei Zhong has already formed the elixir, this elixir still means a lot to Wei Zhong.
Xie Linghua has average aptitude and is still in the early stages of foundation building. If she can cultivate to the peak of foundation building, then this pill will help her form the pill.
Moreover, if Wei Zhong could hone the third-level alchemy skills to the level of a master, he might be able to deduce a fourth-level elixir for the Nascent Soul's inner demon tribulation from this recipe.
After writing down the recipe, Wei Zhong returned the paper to Qi Yun.
'Since the other party has collected this kind of pill formula, it seems that he is unwilling to stay at the foundation-building stage and intends to strive for the first-hand pill formation.'
But after scanning with his spiritual sense, Wei Zhong couldn't help but shake his head. Qi Yun's aptitude was still a little lacking after all. He was only in the middle stage of foundation building, and it seemed that he had just entered it not long ago. It was difficult, too difficult to cultivate to the peak of foundation building.
"Since Fellow Daoist Qi Yun was able to collect this kind of elixir recipe, it really opened my eyes."
"No, no, it's just a chance. Speaking of which, I have already collected some medicinal materials and am working on refining the elixir. Would Daoist Tiezhen be willing to come and watch?"
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Wei Zhong didn't expect that the other party had already collected all the medicinal materials recorded in this recipe.
But if you start refining the pill now, aren't you worried that your skills aren't good enough to make it fail?
"Of course I am happy to do so. Please lead the way, fellow Taoist."
The two of them left the flower garden together and flew towards the Alchemy Palace.
Upon seeing this, the Qingmu Sect disciples who were responsible for monitoring Wei Zhong's whereabouts immediately reported the situation to the main peak.
Looking at the news presented, Yao Zhengsheng said with emotion: "This fellow Daoist Tie Zhen had a good chat with Alchemist Qi Yun."
He handed the letter and the sword to everyone for inspection, and Nie Yuansen nodded after taking them.
"I will contact the upper sect first. Even if we are not dealing with this new Yuanying senior, the front line still needs the upper sect's help.
In addition, you should prepare to gather your disciples, and we will set out for the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range soon."
"Yes!"
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Qi Yun led Wei Zhong to a low-lying valley in Qingmu Sect, pointed at the palace complex below, and said:
"This is where the Alchemy Hall of our Qingmu Sect is located. There is a fire vein at the bottom of the valley. Most of the alchemists of our Qingmu Sect rely on the fire of this ground vein to make pills."
Wei Zhong nodded. Using the earth fire to make pills was indeed a good choice. However, the earth fire was difficult to control. It would probably require a set of expensive magic tools to transform the earth fire into pills.
When Wei Zhong and the other two landed, the alchemists around them all gathered around curiously when they saw Qi Yun brought such a masked man.
"Master Qi, who is this?"
Seeing that many people were asking, Qi Yun had no choice but to explain:
"This is Fellow Daoist Tiezhen, who is visiting my Qingmu Sect. Like me, he is also a third-rank alchemist, and his alchemy skills are much better than mine."
Hearing that it was another third-level alchemist, more people gathered around him. Some even knelt down in front of Wei Zhong, kowtowed to the ground, and asked Wei Zhong to accept them as his disciples.
This absurd scene immediately made Qi Yun extremely embarrassed.
Fortunately, Yi Liu, who learned that Wei Zhong had come out of seclusion, arrived in time and scolded him, stopping the ridiculous behavior of some individuals.
Qi Yun beside him bowed and said, "Greetings, Elder Yi."
Wei Zhong looked curiously at this genius with thunder spirit roots who had glared at him yesterday.
The latter just nodded to Qi Yun, and then turned to look at Wei Zhong: "I didn't know that Taoist Tie Zhen had come out of retreat. Please forgive me for the poor reception."
Wei Zhong was surprised for a moment when he saw that his attitude towards him had changed drastically.
"Friend Yi, just say whatever you want to say. There's no need to be secretive."
Yi Liumian hesitated. Seeing this, Qi Yun immediately raised his right hand and said, "Why don't you two go in and talk?"
Wei Zhong and Yi Liu followed his instructions and entered a large hall.
Disciples of the Dan Palace were coming and going on the road. Shen Yuqi saw Qi Yun and Yi Liu accompanying a strange cultivator at the same time, and immediately came up to them out of curiosity.
"Hello, Master Qi, hello, Senior Brother Yi," he then looked at Wei Zhong curiously and asked, "Who is this?"
Yi Liu was anxious to ask Wei Zhong about the elixir in private at this moment, so he didn't have the patience to explain it to him slowly.
"This is our sect's guest, Fellow Daoist Tie Zhen, a third-level alchemist."
After saying this, without waiting for Shen Yuqi and Wei Zhong to greet each other, he pushed them to his side with one hand and said, "Master Tiezhen, please come this way."
Wei Zhongcai continued to move forward under his guidance.
Qi Yun and Yi Liu followed, leaving Shen Yuqi standing there awkwardly.
The pointing and talking sounds from the surrounding alchemists reached his ears, making his face look extremely gloomy.
Wei Zhong also recognized the man. Although his facial features had changed a lot, he could still vaguely tell that it was Shen Yuqi, with whom he had once traded the first-grade Qingluo Zuidu Pill recipe.
Since the passing of his master Duan Delong, the other party has not been living a happy life in the Qingmu Sect, although he is still known as the true successor.
Qi Yun guided him all the way to his exclusive alchemy room.
"If you two have anything to say, please say it here. I will step aside for now."
"Master Qi, please listen as well. It's not a secret."
Then he turned to Wei Zhong and bowed:
"I offended Master Tiezhen yesterday. Please forgive me."
"Fellow Daoist Yi, you are too kind. Back then, you and I did not distinguish between friend and foe, so what you did was understandable."
At this point, Wei Zhong couldn't help but sigh in his heart:
"The alchemist's trademark is very useful. Yesterday's enemy becomes respectful to me the next day."
"Master Tiezhen is magnanimous and generous. I admire him. I came here today to ask for pills from you. I wonder if you have any pills related to body refining?"
Upon hearing this, Wei Zhong glanced at the other party, confirmed his Jindan cultivation, and shook his head and replied:
"If what Fellow Daoist Yi needs is a third-level elixir, I'm sorry, I don't have any."
When Yi Liu heard this, he couldn't help but reveal a hint of regret.
"Friend Yi Dao, instead of asking me for the elixir, why not buy it from the Yunji Chamber of Commerce?"
Yi Liu shook his head: "Master Tiezhen, you may not know that the number of third-level body-refining pills that appear in the local Yunji Chamber of Commerce is quite limited, and it is simply not enough to meet the cultivation needs of me and my master. That's why I came to you for help."
Wei Zhong was stunned for a moment, then he understood the reason.
“Since the third-level body-refining pills are scarce here, you might as well go to the city closer to the center of Yunzhou. There are many cultivators in those places, and there will be more relevant resources.
Or you could simply go to Yunzhou Prefecture, which is where many families and sects gather, and is also the location of the Wang family, which produces a lot of body-refining pills.
As long as you have enough spirit stones, you won’t have to worry about not being able to buy the money for cultivation.”
Yi Liu couldn't help but frown when he heard Wei Zhong's explanation.
He understood this truth in his heart, but as a Jindan cultivator trained by the Qingmu Sect, he was unable to get away due to sect affairs in recent years.
Not to mention going to Yunzhou City, there are even few opportunities to leave Mangyuan Prefecture.
'Perhaps this trip to the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range is an opportunity. After earning enough merit and spirit stones, I can apply to the sect for some time to go to Yunzhou City.'
"Thank you Master Tiezhen for your guidance!" Yi Liu bowed again to express his gratitude.
"It's just a trivial matter. I heard that Fellow Daoist Yi has a different kind of lightning spiritual root, or is he practicing the art of body refining?"
"That's right, Master Tiezhen..."
"I was just thinking of asking Brother Yi for some advice on fighting techniques!"
(End of this chapter)