Chapter 578: Chapter 256: Ancient Treasures, Spirit Treasures, and the Immortal Dew Pill (Part 3)
Unexpectedly, both of them were at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment back then, and over twenty years have passed. Although he has been at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage for some time,
the matter of Core Formation is still far away.
Yet Chu Ning has already become a Golden Core Elder.
Given their relationship at this point, there is naturally no room for jealousy, but it is indeed impossible not to feel envious.
After exchanging pleasantries with everyone, Chu Ning directly went to where the Alchemy Pavilion stores pill formulas.
Since bringing out many pill formulas from the Wolong Valley ruins, Chu Ning indeed has comprehended quite a bit from them.
However, earlier he was more focused on pill formulas used by a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator. He has researched relatively less on advanced elixirs for Golden Core cultivators.
At this moment, Chu Ning was searching through the various pill formulas and quickly found several that might meet his needs.
Ultimately, his attention fell on a pill called the Immortal Dew Pill.
This pill is an Advanced Middle Grade Elixir, which can quickly replenish Pill Power for Golden Core cultivators, especially effective for replenishing Pill Power consumed by Pill Fire.
Chu Ning took the pill formula and asked at the place in the Alchemy Pavilion where spirit medicines are collected, and his brows quickly furrowed.
The main ingredients for this Immortal Dew Pill, such as Star Moon Flower, Purple Mist Fruit, Celestial Cyan Grass, are all available in the Alchemy Pavilion.
But the most crucial primary ingredient, Immortal Dew Grass, is not available here.
Helplessly, Chu Ning had to directly seek out Ling Cang.
"Immortal Dew Grass? Junior Brother wants to refine the Immortal Dew Pill?"
Ling Cang was quite surprised after hearing Chu Ning’s words.
"Although the Immortal Dew Pill is highly effective in restoring magical power, the various spirit medicines required are indeed not easy to find.
So after the sect organized this legacy pill formula, it has not been refined yet.
Immortal Dew Grass is extremely rare, and even I, as your senior brother, do not know where to find it."
Upon hearing Ling Cang’s words, Chu Ning could not help but furrow his brows slightly.
At this point, Ling Cang continued:
"Junior Brother Chu, why not go to the Celestial Sound Pavilion with me in three months? You might gain something."
"Celestial Sound Pavilion?" Chu Ning was about to ask when Ling Cang continued:
"Celestial Sound Pavilion has always had good relations with our sect. Their Alchemy Elder, Elder Xue, is well-connected and has a private relationship with me.
He invited a group of fellow cultivators to gather at the Celestial Sound Pavilion in three months, including those from the Cloud Peak Alliance and other alliances.
There should be a small internal trade among Golden Core cultivators at that time, and there may be some excellent alchemists there.
If Junior Brother Chu comes with me, you might gain something indeed."
After hearing this, Chu Ning understood the general idea and immediately agreed.
Chu Ning also knew that as his cultivation improved, the resources he needed also became more advanced.
Relying entirely on the resources within Jiuhua Sect might no longer be sufficient.
After all, most Foundation Establishment cultivators can hardly obtain Golden Core resources.
So at the Golden Core cultivator level, bartering with cultivators of the same tier is often an easier way to obtain the necessary items.
Seeing Chu Ning agree, Ling Cang also smiled and said:
"These internal trade meetings for Golden Core cultivators often require barter.
Spirit Stones can be used, but having rare items makes it easier to exchange for necessities.
Junior Brother might want to prepare a bit more, and if there isn’t enough, you can also receive some from the sect."
Chu Ning nodded slightly after hearing this, fully aware of it.
Leaving the Alchemy Pavilion and returning to Celestial Mist Peak, Chu Ning was also contemplating this matter.
Ling Cang mentioned that Spirit Stones are hard to exchange; even if they were easy, he currently could not offer any.
During the Core Formation process, Chu Ning had nearly squandered all his Spirit Stones, and was now quite penniless.
"What I can offer is nothing more than talisman making, alchemy, and artifact refining. I can’t produce any impressive magical treasures for artifact refining, which might be useless in such settings.
As for alchemy, I could try refining some Advanced Lower Grade or Middle Grade Elixirs, which should work.
Talisman Making..."
Thinking this way, Chu Ning quickly retrieved a Talisman Brush and some high-quality Beast Hide Talisman Paper from his Storage Bag.
These were obtained from a Golden Core cultivator named Sun Shifan of the Daluo Sect in Wolong Valley.
Just as Chu Ning was preparing to make talismans, he shook his head after some thought.
These talismans might be specific to the Daluo Sect. If I craft them and trade them out, the Daluo Sect would naturally associate Sun Shifan’s death with me.
While the people of the Daluo Sect have likely suspected that the sect’s cultivators met with an accident involving me and others,
there’s no definitive proof.
It’s better not to invite unnecessary trouble.
Thinking of this, Chu Ning flew towards the Collection Pavilion.
Among the many legacies brought back from Wolong Valley, besides those of the Jiuhua Sect, there were also many from other sects.
Logically, there should also be some Talisman Scripture.
Chu Ning was just thinking of finding a fire and earth element spell to study.
After all, in the past few months, since he cannot refine magical treasures, time can be spent improving his spell cultivation.
Arriving at the Collection Pavilion, when Chu Ning explained his thoughts to Liu Zhaolin, Liu Zhaolin immediately led him to the second floor.
Then, from the numerous Jade Scrolls, Liu Zhaolin took one out and handed it to Chu Ning.
"Junior Brother Chu, this Jade Scroll was brought back from the Wolong Valley ruins. I took a look, and it should be Wolong Valley’s Talisman Technique.
Although their strength was far inferior to Jiuhua Sect back then, they had unique aspects in Talisman Technique.
Our sect’s Talisman Technique has not been thriving, but after it was placed in the Collection Pavilion, you’re the first to check it."
Chu Ning briefly scanned the Jade Scroll and indeed discovered many Talisman Techniques recorded within it.
It also included many Advanced Upper Grade Talisman Making Techniques, and he satisfactorily recorded a copy before putting it into the Storage Bag.
Then Liu Zhaolin pulled out a Jade Token and handed it directly to Chu Ning, saying:
"As for spells, they’re all on the third floor. Junior Brother Chu, after you decide on a spell, register it with me, and then you can copy it."
"Sure, thank you, Senior Brother."
Chu Ning reached out and took the Jade Token, then went directly to the third floor to the Magic Collection Room.
With just a quick glance, Chu Ning headed straight for the top level spells of the fire and earth attributes.
After some selection, he brought two Jade Scrolls of spells to the first floor and found Liu Zhaolin.
Although the Jade Token given by Liu Zhaolin allowed him to take those spell Jade Scrolls, each had minor restrictions.
For Chu Ning to copy them, he still needed Liu Zhaolin to remove the restrictions.
Even as a Golden Core Elder, naturally, one cannot take the sect’s various legacies out without restriction.
Liu Zhaolin glanced at the Jade Scrolls after taking them from Chu Ning.
"Junior Brother Chu certainly doesn’t shy away from challenging options."
