Longevity: Start Farming with Entries-Chapter 437 - 390: Nowhere to Find Medicine, Star Sea Divine Vine

Chapter 437: Chapter 390: Nowhere to Find Medicine, Star Sea Divine Vine

Great Jin, Central Continent Longting Lake, Su Family.

The group from the Luo Family, after having a setback at the Five Elements Mountain Market, hurried here.

Since the other party demanded exorbitant prices, they had no choice but to try their luck here.

Perhaps, there might still be a turn for the better.

"Hmph! This Hua Tianxiong, and that Shopkeeper Lu, their appetites are too large!"

"In my opinion, they want to take this opportunity to squeeze us hard, actually requiring Tier Four Spiritual Materials just to trade."

"Do they think this young master is an easy mark?"

Luo Chen, appearing no longer sickly, sat in the Dharma Ship, speaking with extreme displeasure.

"Um... Young Master, actually, we can come up with Tier Four Spiritual Materials if necessary."

"But if we do so, if word gets out, it will inevitably cause unnecessary trouble."

"If it attracts the attention of the Great Li Demon Dao, it would be a disaster!"

"And also those Demonic Cultivators from the Blood Refining Demon Sect who descended..."

Elder Luo Xi changed his address to Luo Chen with respect, showing that the two were not in a father-son relationship.

Their interaction resembled more that of a master and servant.

"Hmm, let’s see first."

"If it really doesn’t work, we’ll think of another way."

"This matter cannot be delayed any longer, you understand."

Luo Chen pondered for a moment, then said solemnly.

"Yes, Young Master." Elder Luo Xi replied.

But when they maneuvered the Dharma Ship to the Su Family’s mountain gate, they were utterly shocked by the scene before them.

The Luo Family truly witnessed what it meant to be ’bustling with visitors’!

In front of the Su Family gate, influential families and disciples from various sects continuously visited seeking alchemy, even including some renowned figures from the Cultivation Realm.

In comparison, the Great Zhou Luo Family was merely a medium to lower rank power.

On seeing such a scene, Luo Chen and Luo Xi’s hearts sank...

Luo Chen secretly lamented.

When could they possibly meet the legendary Master Su?

Therefore.

He had Elder Luo Xi find an opportunity to discreetly slip a substantial amount of Spirit Stones to one of the housekeepers, asking him to communicate and report.

The old housekeeper, having never encountered such a generous cultivator, took the money with delight and went inside to report.

After all, it was only passing on a message, and whether Young Master Su met them was not his concern...

Inside Su Yuqing’s study.

Spirit Incense curled up in wisps, burning the Tier Three Soul Cleansing Incense sent by Qin Ming.

The lingering mist filled the room, immersing one in tranquility.

Dressed in white, Su Yuqing was holding an ancient book, studying it.

At this moment.

Outside the room, the old housekeeper’s respectful voice sounded:

"Young Master Su, among the visiting cultivators outside, the ’Luo Family’ from the Great Zhou Golden Core Clan seeks your audience, saying they are here to request an elixir."

"Moreover, the Luo Family states they are willing to pay any price."

"Their words were earnest, implying urgency. Do you wish to see them?"

Upon hearing this, Su Yuqing put down the book, murmuring rather unexpectedly: "They really did come?"

"I wonder what Qin Ming is up to again."

"But since he has given a heads up... I might as well..."

So, he directly told the housekeeper outside: "Let the Luo Family know to leave, saying my alchemy reservation slots are full for the year."

"Ah? This..." The old housekeeper was helpless upon hearing this.

Young Master Su obviously spends his days either burning incense or brewing tea, who knows of any appointments?

However, he dared not defy Su Yuqing’s words, so he had to comply.

"Yes! Young Master Su!"

A moment later.

The Su Family’s housekeeper returned to the mountain gate, found the Luo Family members, and awkwardly said, "Elder Luo, my Young Master said his alchemy reservations for this year are fully booked already."

"And at present, he cannot accommodate and take on alchemy commissions, how about trying elsewhere?"

"To avoid delaying your urgent matters."

Luo Chen and Elder Luo Xi, already waiting anxiously outside, were dismayed upon hearing the result...

"Steward Su, could you let Grandmaster Su give some consideration again?"

"Our Luo Family can afford any price."

"If this matter succeeds, our Great Zhou Luo Family will owe Master Su a huge favor."

"In the future, at your service, we will not refuse!"

Elder Luo Xi still wanted to try, feeling unwilling to give up.

The old housekeeper sighed again, "Elder Luo, you’d better return, I tried already, but Young Master Su indeed has no time."

"I’m afraid it might offend your kindness."

Luo Chen gazed distantly at the Su Family’s interior, gritting his teeth to Elder Luo Xi: "Let’s go."

Their expressions were extremely unpleasant as they left, dejected.

After journeying from afar to Great Jin, encountering setbacks twice in a row, anyone would feel dispirited.

Aboard the Dharma Ship, Luo Chen spoke dejectedly.

"What should we do? Time is running short, who would’ve thought acquiring the Nine Yang Soul Reviving Pill would be so difficult."

Elder Luo Xi thought for a moment, then said slowly:

"Young Master, perhaps we should, the method for treating the Divine Soul is not limited to just the Nine Yang Soul Reviving Pill."

"Other Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects could also suffice, though not as effective as the Nine Yang Soul Reviving Pill."

"We can only resort to that alternative."

"We could discreetly keep an eye on whether such spiritual objects appear in various Immortal City Markets."

"If in the end, it doesn’t work... even if it means suffering losses and taking more risks, we might have to ask assistance from the Mirror Snow Pavilion."

"Sigh, I wonder why Shopkeeper Lu holds such influence, that we can’t beseech Master Su ourselves?"

Luo Chen nodded slowly in agreement.

...

...

Days later.

Hua Tianxiong brought news, entering the main hall with a sly grin, reporting to Qin Ming:

"Hehehe! Master, there’s news from Grandmaster Su. Indeed, someone from the Luo family came to ask him to refine pills, but Master Su has already refused."

"It’s said that after failing to obtain the pills, the Luo family is scouring the markets in various Immortal Cities for spiritual materials, as if unwilling to give up."

Hua Tianxiong had immense admiration for Qin Ming in his heart, as if he already had the Luo family in the palm of his hand.

"Hmm, wait for them to come to you again, then we’ll see." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Qin Ming nodded, estimating that it wouldn’t take long for the Luo family to come looking for him again.

"Yes, Master!" Hua Tianxiong respectfully replied, "If there’s nothing else, I won’t disturb you. I’ll take my leave."

"If you need anything here, just give me the command, and I’ll handle it."

Qin Ming immediately stopped him, picking up a list from the table and handing it to Hua Tianxiong, "Help me gather these spiritual medicines and materials."

"Yes!" Hua Tianxiong took the list and saw that it was densely packed with dozens of spiritual materials.

He hesitantly asked, "Master, are these materials required for refining the Nine Yang Soul Reviving Pill?"

"That’s right. I already have some of the spiritual materials. I’m asking you to gather the remaining auxiliary materials, which shouldn’t be hard to find," Qin Ming said blandly.

Upon hearing this, Hua Tianxiong realized Qin Ming intended to personally refine the Nine Yang Soul Reviving Pill.

He was well aware of Qin Ming’s alchemy mastery, which was as impressive as Grandmaster Su Yuqing’s.

Thus, he asked no further questions and went to the market to purchase the materials.

During this free time,

Qin Ming left the courtyard and made a trip to the Mirror Snow Pavilion branch at the Five Elements Mountain Market.

Old Jia was at the counter, calculating accounts with his abacus. Seeing ’Shopkeeper Lu’ walk in,

he quickly put down his work and greeted him with a smile.

"Shopkeeper Lu, are the matters regarding your Spirit Field settled?"

"Green Bud, why don’t you brew a pot of premium Spirit Tea for Shopkeeper Lu?"

"Never mind, I’ll do it myself."

With skillful movements, Old Jia led Qin Ming to a private room on the fourth floor, brewed a pot of Spirit Tea for him, and ordered some spirit fruits and snacks to be served.

"Old Jia, how’s the business in the shop lately?"

Qin Ming sipped the Spirit Tea, put down the cup, and asked casually.

"Hehehe! Thanks to you, this quarter’s revenue has increased quite a bit compared to before." Old Jia quickly handed the account book to Qin Ming for review.

Qin Ming casually flipped through it and nodded with satisfaction, "Not bad."

"I suppose by the end of the year, Pavilion Master Guu will reward you again."

"With my limited skills, I can’t really take much credit. If it weren’t for you, Shopkeeper Lu, how could our Mirror Snow Pavilion have such influence in the Great Jin?"

"It’s truly you, Shopkeeper Lu, who is indispensable."

Old Jia responded understandingly, but his words were genuine.

If Qin Ming hadn’t taken over the Five Elements Mountain Spirit Field and cultivated various Spirit Rice, as well as crafted the unique Tier Three Soul Cleansing Incense to build their reputation,

the Mirror Snow Pavilion would likely still be struggling in a secluded corner of the Spirit Ruins Market.

"Hmm, let’s not talk about that."

"By the way, have there been any major events in the market these past few days?" Qin Ming continued to ask.

Old Jia thought for a moment, originally intending to shake his head, but his eyes suddenly lit up:

"If you hadn’t asked, Shopkeeper Lu, I would almost have forgotten about this matter."

"Recently, there has indeed been a big event causing quite a stir in the Five Elements Mountain Market."

"Oh? What is it?" Qin Ming asked curiously.

Old Jia explained, "It’s said that the Ten Thousand Dao Business Alliance is organizing an auction, and someone has entrusted them to auction off a segment of Star Sea Divine Vine."

"And it seems to be a high-grade piece in terms of age and tier."

"Many cultivators are coming for this item, I suppose."

"The Star Sea Divine Vine, one of the Five Great Divine Woods of the Cultivation Realm?"

"Is the news reliable?" Qin Ming put down his cup, asking in surprise.

This made him smell a hint of something amiss.

Because the main benefit of the Star Sea Divine Vine is similar to the Soul Nourishing Wood, possessing the capability to strengthen and repair the Divine Soul.

Combining this with the Luo family, who have recently been gathering medicines for the Divine Soul treatment everywhere,

Qin Ming even suspected someone might be setting a trap, using the Star Sea Divine Vine as bait to lure certain people out.

Old Jia seemed to notice Qin Ming’s keen interest in the legendary Star Sea Divine Vine, so he cautiously inquired:

"Shopkeeper, are you interested in the Star Sea Divine Vine? If that’s the case, our Mirror Snow Pavilion could also participate in the bidding. After all, the funds on the books from each shop are quite ample recently."

"It’s from the Ten Thousand Dao Business Alliance, so naturally, there’s no issue."

"If you need it, I’ll ensure we acquire it for you."

Hearing this, Qin Ming shook his head, "I’m not sure about the situation yet, so let’s not act hastily. We’ll see how things unfold first."

"When is the auction scheduled?"

"The Ten Thousand Dao Business Alliance has set it for the fifteenth of next month," Old Jia replied.

"Alright, I understand, you can go back to your work."

Qin Ming waved Old Jia away with a raise of his hand and began to ponder alone.

...

Half a month later.

Hua Tianxiong had collected all the spiritual materials on the list and handed them over to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming then found some time, reviewed the Nine Yang Soul Reviving Pill’s formula several times, and soon began the refinement in the small courtyard.

This formula was recorded in the "Source Dao Pill Scripture" Su Yuqing had given him, with detailed descriptions of the alchemical processes and experiences.

Clearly, Su Yuqing had refined it more than once.

Refining this pill was not difficult for Qin Ming at all.

It was much simpler compared to the Divine Wood Pill.

Just three days later.

A rich fragrance wafted from Hua Tianxiong’s small courtyard, accompanied by the celestial phenomenon that occurs when a High-Tier Pill is completed.

However, all of it was concealed and isolated by the high-tier array restrictions placed in the courtyard.

Inside the room, Qin Ming beckoned toward the Tier Three High-Grade Wind and Thunder Cauldron, and three spirit pills emitting brilliant multicolored light fell into his hand.

Hua Tianxiong watched with eyes wide, having witnessed Qin Ming’s pill refining process just now.

It was extraordinarily smooth, like flowing clouds and flowing water.

He was truly amazed by what he had seen.

When he went to the Lihuo Palace to handle matters for Elder Qian, he had the opportunity to witness a Tier Three Grandmaster of Alchemy from a Nascent Soul Sect crafting pills.

Compared to Qin Ming, that was like comparing a minor magician to a great wizard.

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