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Ruan Jingtian quickly made a judgment. He smiled at Xunuo and said, "I am willing to take one Unity Pill to complete our transaction. Please, Xue Dao You, make it happen."
Xunuo smiled and flicked his finger at the Bowl, causing two Unity Pills to fly out and land in Ruan Jingtian's hand.
Ruan Jingtian was overjoyed and clasped his hands in thanks.
Xunuo then took out four more Unity Pills and handed them to the four surviving Cultivators involved in the hunt for the Crimson Fire Ant King.
Finally, he approached Dai Tianqi and said, "Today I can finally complete the transaction with you, Dai Dao You, and put my mind at ease."
Dai Tianqi received the Unity Pills with great excitement. "I knew Xue Dao You would achieve this today. I wonder if you would like to acquire a few more Condensation Pearls?"
Xunuo rolled his eyes at this.
Having spent a long time in Chaotic Valley, Xunuo naturally understood that exchanging Unity Pills for Condensation Pearls was a bad deal. There was no way he would fall into that trap again. He coldly replied, "Let's skip that."
He then took Dai Tianqi to the castle where the Valley Master Envoy was stationed to complete the Death Contract Transaction and eliminate the Divine Consciousness Mark.
This sudden breakthrough had come unexpectedly. Xunuo had only succeeded in advancing after swallowing two Unity Pills in quick succession. After advancing, stabilizing his Realm was also crucial. Once he finished dealing with urgent matters, Xunuo quickly returned to his Cave to meditate and solidify his Realm.
Stabilizing a Realm relies heavily on comprehension and sensing its essence to unleash its potential. Additionally, he needed to continue refining and absorbing the medicinal properties of the two Unity Pills to ensure his magical power kept pace with his Realm.
This time, his seclusion lasted for over a month before Xunuo finally emerged. As soon as he did, he received a message from the Chaotic Mountain Valley Lin Jianfeng Valley Master, summoning him to meet at the Three Sacred Mountains.
Xunuo had initially intended to check on the refining situation of the Against the Wind Boat. However, seeing that the Valley Master had sent for him, he had no choice but to head to the Three Sacred Mountains first. Upon arriving at the base of the Three Sacred Mountains, a Valley Master Envoy was already waiting for him and directly led Xunuo up one of the main peaks.
This peak was still the same one where all the Alchemists had refined Blazing Sun Grass last time. However, this time, the Valley Master Envoy did not take Xunuo into that grand hall but instead led him down a small path toward the back mountain. When they reached an intersection, the Valley Master Envoy stopped and said, "Please allow Alchemist to proceed alone; we cannot enter."
Xunuo did not expect there would be restricted areas on Three Sacred Mountains where even Valley Master Envoys were not allowed. Not wanting to ask too many questions, he followed the small path toward the back mountain.
In the rear mountains of the Three Sacred Mountains lies a deep valley, protected by three towering peaks. As Xunuo descended along the narrow path, he found himself enveloped in swirling clouds and mist that obscured his vision and even his Divine Sense could not penetrate. He could only discern a vague outline of his surroundings. However, as he ventured deeper into the gorge, he sensed an increasing abundance of spiritual energy, suggesting that there was a significant Spiritual Vein within this valley.
Unlike the icy chill outside, the Mountain Valley felt warm and inviting, as if bathed in a gentle spring breeze. The path was not a straight descent but wound its way down, following the contours of the mountain.
Xunuo proceeded cautiously along the path. After half an hour, he reached a fork in the road and paused to contemplate his next move. After some thought, he decided it was best not to act impulsively. Lin Jianfeng, the Valley Master, had summoned him; surely there would be instructions for him rather than allowing him to wander freely.
As if on cue, Lin Jianfeng's voice reached Xunuo's ears: "Take the left path."
Xunuo quickly acknowledged and followed the left trail. After a while, he arrived at the end of the path where a clearing opened up before him, revealing several acres of medicinal herb fields. In the depths of the field stood an Awning where Lin Jianfeng sat sipping tea.
Xunuo hurried forward to pay his respects.
Lin Jianfeng smiled slightly and gestured to a stone bench across from him. "Please have a seat, Alchemist, and enjoy a taste of our local Spiritual Tea."
Feeling somewhat overwhelmed by the honor, Xunuo sat on the stone bench and picked up the tea cup placed before him. He took a delicate sip.
The Spiritual Tea was slightly hot upon entry, with a fragrant aroma tinged with mild bitterness. As it slid down his throat, it suddenly erupted into warmth, flooding his entire being with rolling waves of spiritual energy. The sensation was so delightful that Xunuo couldn't help but exclaim, "This truly is a spiritual treasure; it must rival ordinary elixirs."
Lin Jianfeng chuckled. "While this Spiritual Tea may not possess the potency of the Unity Pill, its long-term consumption is gentler and more effective compared to it."
Xunuo's heart stirred at these words. He thought to himself: If I could obtain seeds for this Spiritual Tea and cultivate them in the Spirit Domain, it would greatly benefit my cultivation.
However, Xunuo dared not show any hint of greed. With a respectful expression, he said, "Thank you for your generous gift of tea, Valley Master."
Lin Jianfeng nodded and continued, "I hear that not only have you made great strides in Alchemy this year, but you also broke through your Bottleneck during your practice and advanced to the ninth level—truly commendable!"
Xunuo smiled modestly. "The breakthrough during such critical moments was unexpected; you flatter me, Valley Master."
"Only Alchemists like you can attract signs of breaking through Bottlenecks during their practice," Lin Jianfeng remarked with a smile. "However, I've heard that your recent elixirs are extraordinary; I am quite curious to see them myself."
Xunuo quickly took out a Unity Pill and presented it to Lin Jianfeng.
Lin Jianfeng accepted the Unity Pill and examined it carefully for a moment. He nodded and said, "Indeed, this is a high-quality pill. I haven't come across one of this grade in Chaotic Valley for several years."
After saying that, he surprisingly put away the Unity Pill. Xunuo felt somewhat perplexed at this situation and naturally did not dare to ask for it back.
Lin Jianfeng looked at Xunuo and smiled, "Don't worry, I won't take your things for nothing."
As he spoke, he extended his hand and handed Xunuo a jade vial. "Inside are three Minor Rejuvenation Pills. Although they are not of the highest quality, exchanging three for one Unity Pill is not unfair to you."
Xunuo wanted to refuse again, but Lin Jianfeng directly tossed the jade vial over.
"I have my reasons for giving you the Minor Rejuvenation Pills; just accept them," Lin Jianfeng continued. "Do you feel that the effect of the Unity Pill on your cultivation has diminished compared to before?"
Xunuo hurriedly replied, "Exactly! In the past, one pill was enough to break through a bottleneck, but now even three or five pills may not yield results. I have been troubled by this matter."
Lin Jianfeng chuckled and said, "This is because you have been taking the Unity Pill regularly, which has led to resistance. If one takes a certain type of pill for an extended period, they will develop resistance to it. The effectiveness of that particular pill diminishes over time, and eventually, it may even become ineffective. Ordinary Loose Cultivators might only acquire a single pill every few years or even over a decade, so they do not have this concern. This issue generally occurs among Alchemists or within Cultivation Sects. Larger Cultivation Sects distribute at least one pill each year to their ordinary disciples. Some talented or highly contributing disciples may even receive several pills annually."
"However, these Cultivation Sects will rotate among three or five different types of pills when distributing them. This way, their disciples will take turns using these pills and will not develop resistance to any single type, allowing the effects to be fully realized. Many Alchemists and Loose Cultivators struggle to find spiritual pills other than the Unity Pill. Although pills are not scarce, resistance will eventually develop. Thus, advancing becomes increasingly difficult."
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