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After that, Xunuo took advantage of this opportunity to restore his magical power and continued to mend the depleted True Essence. He prepared to break through the Bottleneck here, striving to advance to the eighth layer of Foundation Stage before heading to Wu Jiadi for the armor repair agreement. After all, Wu Jiadi's cultivation was at the eighth layer. Only by raising his own cultivation would he be able to instill a sense of caution in the other party. Xunuo felt quite uneasy about Wu Jiadi.
Five months later, Xunuo finally opened his eyes and emerged from seclusion. At this moment, his magical power surged, clearly indicating a significant increase. He had stepped into the eighth layer of Basic Skill Method Realm. However, there was no trace of joy on Xunuo's face; instead, he appeared grave and worried.
During this attempt to break through the Bottleneck, Xunuo felt that he had reached the peak of the seventh layer of Basic Skill Method. Yet after consuming a Unity Pill, he still struggled at the Bottleneck. The feeling of being just a step away drove Xunuo to despair. He knew that such an opportunity would not come again. If he failed this time, he would have to rely on Unity Pill for the next attempt at breaking through the Bottleneck. It would be better to succeed in one go rather than waste another Unity Pill and struggle to reach the eighth layer.
To his surprise, it took him three Unity Pills just to barely break through the Bottleneck and advance to the eighth layer. This kind of advancement left Xunuo with no joy whatsoever. He sat in a daze for a moment before heavily stabilizing his Realm.
Ten days later, Xunuo stepped onto a Basic Flying Talisman and arrived at Crimson Flame Mountain's Song Family Geothermal Vein. He rented a Geothermal Chamber, left a message, and entered. After setting up the formation, he took out a Tracking Disk to confirm that Wu Jiadi had not arrived yet before taking out the materials for Unity Pill and began refining them with peace of mind.
Half a month later, Xunuo looked at the six Unity Pills in his hand and revealed a faint smile. Except for one batch where he miscalculated during refinement and wasted it, all six batches of Unity Pills were successfully produced without any mishaps. Moreover, their quality was increasingly promising, making Xunuo quite satisfied with his Alchemy skills.
However, having consumed three Unity Pills just to advance to the eighth layer left Xunuo uncertain whether these six Unity Pills would be enough for him to reach the ninth layer. To advance to Foundation Establishment Stage would require an enormous number of Unity Pills, which forced Xunuo to consider his journey into Chaotic Valley.
After pondering for a moment, Xunuo took out the Formula for Minor Rejuvenation Pill along with its materials and began studying them. He had long been familiar with Unity Pill and understood its medicinal properties thoroughly, making it easy for him to refine it. Even as a newcomer in Alchemy, he quickly adapted with a high success rate.
However, he was much less familiar with the Formula for Minor Rejuvenation Pill. Although it was introduced in the Complete Guide to Alchemical Formulas as another elixir that aids in cultivation like Unity Pill, it was evident from the Formula that these two pills had fundamentally different medicinal theories. Some common knowledge and preconceived notions formed from long-term research on Unity Pill were completely shattered.
Xunuo's skills in Alchemy were self-taught; thus, he faced this challenge today without fear. He calmly immersed himself in research and exploration. In fact, compared to other aspects, Xunuo enjoyed this process of exploration and experimentation even more than achieving success in Alchemy.
A few days later, an odd smile appeared on Xunuo's face as he waved his hand and made the Tracking Disk and materials disappear. Then he pointed at the entrance Restriction of Geothermal Chamber, which opened with a sound as a Young Cultivator walked in.
The Cultivator noticed that there was another formation inside the Geothermal Chamber. Doubtful in his heart, he said, "Lu Daoyou, you are being overly cautious. No one would dare to cause trouble at Crimson Flame Mountain or the Song Family."
Xunuo chuckled softly and closed the Geothermal Chamber's Restriction again. "Wu Daoyou, please come in and speak."
The visitor was Wu Jiadi. He stepped into the formation. Skilled in artifact forging, he had some knowledge of formations and could naturally discern their quality. Upon entering, he remarked, "Lu Daoyou, this formation is quite impressive; it must have come at a high cost."
As he spoke, he looked at Xunuo with a smile. Suddenly, his eyes widened in surprise. "Lu Daoyou has advanced to the eighth layer!" He sniffed around and exclaimed, "Lu Daoyou has been practicing Unity Pill here? Are you an Alchemist?"
Xunuo pointed to the stone bench opposite the Cauldron and said, "Wu Daoyou, please take a seat."
Wu Jiadi sat down with a restless mind. After glancing at Xunuo, he asked, "What about Lu Daoyou's elder brother?"
Xunuo smiled slightly and replied, "My elder brother has not yet emerged from seclusion but has entrusted me with handling this transaction entirely. So it can be said that there have been no changes on my end. I wonder if Wu Daoyou is prepared on your side?"
Wu Jiadi blinked and said, "I need to see the actual artifact before I can make a judgment. Without seeing the complete Rune of the artifact, further discussion is pointless."
Xunuo nodded and took out a spherical object. With a toss, the sphere silently transformed into a dark black armor. If not for the gaping hole on the left chest of the armor revealing its emptiness, it would seem as if a fully armored person had suddenly appeared in the Geothermal Chamber.
Wu Jiadi suddenly stood up and stepped over to the armor. His eyes sparkled as he circled around it twice. He gently caressed the armor, his face showing an expression of fascination as he murmured to himself like someone in a dream. After a moment, Wu Jiadi exclaimed, "This artifact belongs to Lu Daoyou, doesn't it?"
Xunuo smiled without answering; he knew that this artifact had undergone his Blood Sacrifice. As long as it was presented, there was no way to hide its past. After considering for a moment, Xunuo ignored his question and said, "Then Wu Daoyou should be able to comprehend the Rune within it."
Wu Jiadi looked at Xunuo and then at the armor. "Comprehending the Runes within an artifact cannot be done in a short time. If Lu Daoyou trusts me, you may hand this artifact over so I can study it thoroughly. This artifact is something Lu Daoyou has Blood Sacrificed; there is no possibility of loss or change of ownership. Otherwise, Lu Daoyou can accompany me back to the Cave for further study."
Xunuo decisively rejected, "This transaction will be completed right here in the Geothermal Chamber. The duration and the expenditure of spirit stones are not for you to consider. Once we leave this Geothermal Chamber, we will not meet again. So, Wu Daoyou, do not entertain any other thoughts."
Wu Jiadi gave a bewildered smile, lowering his head in contemplation for a moment before saying, "Since Lu Daoyou is willing to pay any price to comprehend the Array and the Rune here, I have no objections. However, I require two Unity Pills as compensation; otherwise, I must ask Lu Daoyou to seek someone else."
Xunuo quietly observed Wu Jiadi, realizing that he had invited trouble this time. Yet, Xunuo could not guarantee that if he had brought someone else, the trouble would be lessened. After all, his cultivation level was too low, making it inevitable for others to harbor covetous thoughts. If it were Black Wind Old Monster or Qi Guoren, there would certainly be fewer complications. Fortunately, this person was a Loose Cultivator and posed no threat to him in terms of cultivation. The troubles remained within a controllable range. Although parting with two Unity Pills pained Xunuo, he was still willing to bear it compared to the life-saving Armor Artifact.
After a moment of cold silence, Xunuo said to Wu Jiadi, "If Wu Daoyou can repair this artifact to my satisfaction, I will accept the cost of two Unity Pills. However, I hope Wu Daoyou will refrain from any improper thoughts or actions and ensure that this matter does not reach the ears of a third party."
Wu Jiadi solemnly cupped his hands and replied, "I can take a Demonic Oath that I will not disclose this matter."
Upon hearing this, Xunuo nodded in silence. The two then sat down separately; Wu Jiadi pondered over the Rune while Xunuo took out materials for the Minor Rejuvenation Pill and began his research.
Two months later, Xunuo started refining the Minor Rejuvenation Pill. After failing twice in succession, he finally succeeded on the third attempt and produced one Minor Rejuvenation Pill. Wu Jiadi watched in astonishment. Producing one pill from three sets of materials was a skill even among Alchemists. It was no wonder that the other party could advance in such a short time; after all, they were not lacking in pills. As for Xunuo's specialty in artifact refining, it seemed somewhat useless at least around the Great Liang Kingdom. Wu Jiadi felt a moment of melancholy before redirecting his focus back to the Rune.
Half a year later, Xunuo arrived at Ji Zenghui's small island without any surprises or excitement. At this time, Dongfang Yunqing and Luo Xuefeng had been gathered here for several days. Dongfang Yunqing had delayed their departure because of Xunuo's message about meeting here; otherwise, they would have already been on their way to meet Qi Guoren.
Upon seeing Dongfang Yunqing advance to the ninth layer, Ji Zenghui was taken aback. Now seeing Xunuo advance to the eighth layer made him envious enough that his eyes nearly popped out. Naturally, he understood why Dongfang Yunqing treated this Young Friend with such courtesy; it seemed this Young Friend truly had skills in Alchemy.
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