The cultivation world.
Li Shangyan was just about to leave to look for Master Ye Ziyuan for cultivation when he saw Su Dekuai returning while yawning.
“Eh? Senior Brother Su, where have you been?”
Li Shangyan asked curiously.
Low-level cultivators still needed rest to relieve physical fatigue.
But because of the spiritual energy in their bodies, not sleeping for a day or two did not seem to cause much fatigue.
Yet Su Dekuai, who had been gone for only one night, looked so exhausted that Li Shangyan found it rather surprising.
Su Dekuai yawned and said tiredly, looking at Li Shangyan, “Yawn… it’s Junior Brother Li! Last night I went to do a sect mission, and it used up quite a bit of my spiritual energy.”
“A sect mission?”
Li Shangyan recalled that the last time, he had been told that one could earn contribution points by helping the sect with tasks.
Su Dekuai said casually, “Mm! I originally came from Divine Pill Peak, where I studied the art of alchemy.”
“A few days ago, I took a mission to refine Level 2 elixirs, so I’ve been busy with that these past few days.”
Then he complained, “Sigh, medicinal herbs are expensive now, and the contribution points earned from selling elixirs to the sect are too few.”
“After working for several days, you barely earn any contribution points. It’s really not worthwhile.”
Li Shangyan had not expected this chubby senior brother to actually be an alchemist. He had indeed been rude to underestimate him.
Suddenly, Li Shangyan had a thought and asked, “Senior Brother, what elixirs can you refine?”
Su Dekuai said, “I am already a Level 2 alchemist, and I can refine three Level 2 elixirs: Spring Rain Pill, Nourishing Origin Pill, and Body Training Pill.”
“Also, I can refine a dozen or so Level 1 elixirs. For example, the Qi-Enhancing Pill you got from the sect might have been refined by me.”
Hearing that, Li Shangyan felt embarrassed.
Luckily, he had not run into him last night. If he had sold the Qi-Enhancing Pill to an alchemist, he would surely have been mocked.
Still, he now had a different idea.
He asked, “Senior Brother, which elixirs are used to strengthen the body or heal injuries?”
Su Dekuai said casually, “The Body Training Pill strengthens the body, while the Spring Rain Pill has healing effects.”
Li Shangyan asked, “Do these elixirs work on rock carbuncles (tumors)?”
Su Dekuai thought for a moment and said, “The Spring Rain Pill is mainly used to treat injuries, so it may not necessarily work on rock carbuncles.”
Li Shangyan was a little disappointed when he heard that.
However, Su Dekuai then said, “But the Three Flower Jade Dew Pill works. This elixir can basically treat most illnesses in the mortal world.”
What a turn of events!
Li Shangyan hurriedly asked, “Senior Brother, can you refine this elixir?”
Su Dekuai shook his head. “This elixir is also a Level 2 elixir. I still can’t refine it, and I’ve never refined it before.”
“But if you need it, I can help you ask around.”
Li Shangyan asked, “How much does the Three Flower Jade Dew Pill cost?”
Su Dekuai said, “About three low-grade Spirit Stones. By the way, do you have that many Spirit Stones?”
For a newly enrolled outer disciple, it was not easy to earn contribution points, so Su Dekuai’s suspicion was understandable.
Li Shangyan smiled shyly. “I successfully became a disciple yesterday! My master gave me some Spirit Stones.”
Su Dekuai froze for a moment, then was shocked.
“You… you… became Elder Ye’s disciple?”
Li Shangyan grinned and nodded.
Su Dekuai stared blankly at him for a long time before saying enviously, “Amazing! Not only is your master beautiful, she also gives out Spirit Stones.”
“Does being handsome really let you do whatever you want?”
Li Shangyan was merely looking for an excuse for where his Spirit Stones came from, so he deliberately said mysteriously, “Shh, keep it quiet! You absolutely must not tell anyone. You wouldn’t want my master chasing you down everywhere, would you?”
Su Dekuai shivered violently and immediately fell silent.
He had already experienced Ye Ziyuan’s terror once; to sum it up, it was pure torment.
Li Shangyan continued, “Senior Brother, if you can help me buy a few Three Flower Jade Dew Pills, I am also willing to exchange some Spirit Stones with you for gold.”
Hearing this, Su Dekuai instantly perked up and said, “Really?”
Li Shangyan said, “Of course. However much gold you can find, I’ll exchange that many Spirit Stones for it.”
Su Dekuai immediately turned and rushed off.
Li Shangyan was stunned and quickly asked, “Senior Brother, where are you going?”
“I’m going to handle this for you!” Su Dekuai called back without turning around.
“Ah? You’re not going to sleep anymore?”
“Sleep? Does sleeping… ah, no… does sleeping matter more than your business when it comes to Spirit Stones?”
Li Shangyan stared blankly at Su Dekuai’s retreating figure, and after a long while muttered to himself, “Looks like Spirit Stones are really tempting.”
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“You’ve already entered the beginning stage of the Blazing Fire Art. Today, I will start teaching you the Verdant Wood Art.”
Inside the Purple Garden, the stunning master in purple was speaking to Li Shangyan in a gentle voice.
The jade bracelet he had given as a master-taking gift was already on Ye Ziyuan’s fair wrist.
The emerald-green bracelet decorated that flawless white hand, making it even more enchanting.
But Li Shangyan only glanced at it before lowering his eyes, not daring to look any further.
She was not wearing a red dress today?
Master had returned to the gentle appearance he had seen on the first day.
Although both of Master’s forms were stunning and had their own charm, in front of the powerful aura of Ye Ziyuan in a red dress, he was just a little chick at her mercy.
The purple-dressed master was better. She was gentle, and her voice was pleasant to hear.
“Yes, Master,” Li Shangyan said respectfully.
At the same time, he thought to himself, “It seems Master really likes this jade bracelet. In a few days, I’ll get her a jade Guanyin to wear.”
“My master should be wearing jade ornaments all over her body, right?”
Ye Ziyuan began explaining the key points of cultivating the Verdant Wood Art in a voice as gentle as water.
Li Shangyan listened while occasionally asking questions.
Inside the quiet Purple Garden, the handsome young man and the stunning gentle beauty were both earnestly comprehending the great path of cultivation, making the scene especially harmonious.
Two hours later.
Ye Ziyuan finally finished explaining the Verdant Wood Art thoroughly, and under her guidance, Li Shangyan also began cultivating the first layer of the technique.
As expected of a higher-level cultivation technique, the Verdant Wood Art absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth much faster than the Qi Refining Art.
However, this technique cultivated wood-attribute spiritual energy, so after reaching the entry level, Li Shangyan only practiced it briefly.
That was because Ye Ziyuan had reminded him that before he mastered all Five Elements cultivation techniques, he should not cultivate a single-attribute technique too much.
Otherwise, it could easily cause spiritual energy chaos.
Ye Ziyuan said, “Alright, today’s lesson ends here. Come back in three days to learn the Earth Dragon Art.”
“In the next few days, review the Verdant Wood Art and the Blazing Fire Art while practicing the techniques within them.”
Li Shangyan nodded and said, “Yes, Master!”
Suddenly, he thought of something and quickly took out the token from his chest and handed it to Ye Ziyuan.
“Master, this is your token. I am returning it to you now.”
However, Ye Ziyuan did not take it. Instead, she said, “Keep it with you for now. There should still be several thousand contribution points in it. When you have free time, you can go to the Scripture Pavilion and take a look.”
Li Shangyan was overjoyed. “Thank you, Master.”
This beautiful master really treated him well!
“Go on then!”
After taking his leave, Li Shangyan swayed his way back toward his small courtyard.
Then he spotted a chubby figure wandering by the roadside.
His eyes lit up, and he quickly called out, “Senior Brother Su, what are you doing here?”
When Su Dekuai saw Li Shangyan appear, he quickly said happily, “Junior Brother, I found the thing you wanted. Shall we go now?”
Li Shangyan nodded repeatedly and asked, “Where are we going?”
Su Dekuai grinned. “Qingyuan Valley!”