“What conditions do I need to meet before I can refine a Mystic tier pill?”
Dian Dian let out an irritated huff. “You have not even learned how to walk properly, yet you are already dreaming about running? How many Yellow tier pills have you refined so far? You take a step this big and you are not afraid you might tear your legs apart?”
“He is only asking,” Chao Chen blinked his eyes innocently, looking as obedient as could be. “You should at least give him a mental expectation.”
Dian Dian’s tone softened a little. “Even if I tell him now, he cannot meet the requirement anyway.”
Wu Bufan made a guess. “Do I have to finish refining all Yellow tier pills?”
Dian Dian spun a circle in the air, looking as though it rolled its eyes at him. “If you try to refine every Yellow tier pill, you might as well plan to work until the end of time. You will still not finish!”
The number of Yellow tier pill formulas recorded in the so-called Useless Pill Chapter was astonishing and the medicinal herbs required for those formulas were even more frightening.
Fortunately, Dian Dian did not keep them guessing. It spoke directly. “When you can create a brand new Yellow tier pill that is acknowledged by the system itself, then you will be qualified to refine Mystic tier pills.”
Wu Bufan froze for a moment and Chao Chen gave a loud, stunned cry. “Is that not forcing someone to do the impossible? I have never even heard of a pill master who can create a pill on their own. All the formulas used today were passed down by seniors!”
Dian Dian swayed leisurely. “That is not entirely true. Every pill was created by someone. It is only because the overall level of this continent is too low that no one capable of creating new pills has appeared.”
Wu Bufan rubbed Chao Chen’s hair fondly. “Do you not believe in me?”
“I do!” Chao Chen nodded so hard his head almost bobbed off. “Send me out first.”
Wu Bufan looked puzzled. “You are not staying here to cultivate?”
Chao Chen’s eyes widened. “How can I dare to cultivate here? What if I end up sucking all the spiritual energy in this space dry?”
He did not mind draining the cultivation room’s energy but sucking up their own household spiritual energy? That, he could not bear.
Wu Bufan could not help laughing. “The spiritual energy inside the space will regenerate. Besides, if you want to study puppet techniques, you will not be able to do anything without materials. You stay inside and cultivate. I will cultivate outside.”
Chao Chen opened his mouth, wanting to argue further but Wu Bufan leaned down and pressed a kiss to his forehead. “Be good.”
Chao Chen’s face flushed bright red. When he came back to himself, Wu Bufan had already left the inner space. He covered his forehead and shouted upward, “You ambushed me! Next time slow down so I can steal one back!”
Outside the space, Wu Bufan could not hold back his laugh.
Three days passed in a blink. When Wu Bufan opened his eyes, a wave of spiritual power rippled around him. His cultivation had already reached the ninth layer of the Qi Refining stage.
Dian Dian circled around him. “Your cultivation speed is quite fast. Your affinity with spiritual energy is decent. Cultivation speed is not only determined by spiritual roots but also by spiritual affinity. The higher the affinity, the faster one absorbs energy. But do not get too proud of yourself. Advancing quickly during the Qi Refining stage does not mean you will advance quickly after reaching Foundation Establishment.”
Only after Foundation Establishment did one truly begin the path of cultivation. Qi Refining was not even considered the threshold, so progressing through it was naturally much easier.
Wu Bufan remained calm and disciplined. He did not think there was anything particularly impressive about advancing so quickly.
“The auction is about to start. Hurry and bring your little partner out,” Dian Dian urged, sounding almost desperate. “He has stayed inside for three days. My space’s spiritual energy density has dropped by several levels. I had only just used spirit stones to raise it again and now everything is back to the starting point.”
Wu Bufan looked toward Chao Chen inside the space. Perhaps sensing his gaze, Chao Chen opened his eyes from meditation as if their minds were linked.
Dian Dian continued complaining nonstop. “Look at him, just look. He absorbed that much spiritual energy and he is still only at the early Foundation stage. He is a spiritual energy devouring monster. How will anyone raise him in the future?”
Wu Bufan sent Chao Chen out of the space. The moment Chao Chen’s feet touched the ground, he caught Dian Dian’s last sentence. “Raise what? Raise who?”
“Nothing at all. How was your stay in space? Comfortable?” Dian Dian’s voice instantly turned sweet and flattering.
Wu Bufan could only fall silent.
Chao Chen beamed. “Very comfortable. It felt like an endless stream of spiritual energy. Truly worthy of being a spiritual spring space.”
Dian Dian swallowed its pain. “As long as you are satisfied.”
Wu Bufan stood up and took Chao Chen’s hand. Chao Chen looked up at him, then suddenly tiptoed to plant a quick kiss on his cheek before darting back like a guilty little thief. His grin was mischievous, like a cat stealing a fish. “I stole that back!”
Wu Bufan laughed, unable to hide his amusement. “You do not need to steal. I give you permission to kiss openly.”
Chao Chen looked away guiltily. “No. That is what you get for ambushing me first.”
Wu Bufan lifted a brow and extended his hand. “If we do not leave now, we will be late for the auction.”
Chao Chen placed his hand in Wu Bufan’s, muttering, “I wonder how much those three Calamity Breaking pills will sell for.”
To enter the auction, an invitation was required. They handed theirs over and were just about to walk in when a familiar voice rang out.
“How do the two of you have invitations for the auction?”
Wu Bufan and Chao Chen both stiffened.
They were wearing black robes and had suppressed all their aura. How could Chao Lingyue possibly recognize them?
But since they had already been identified, Wu Bufan and Chao Chen simply removed their hoods and turned to face her.
Chao Lingyue’s gaze locked onto the invitation in Wu Bufan’s hand. “A Yellow tier invitation requires a recharge of five hundred spirit beads. How could you two possibly afford that much?”
Wu Bufan frowned in disgust. “And where did your invitation come from? Did the Chao family ever give you one hundred spirit beads?”
Chao Lingyue was holding an ordinary invitation, which only allowed one to sit in the main hall. Even that required recharging one hundred spirit beads. If she won an auction item, the money would be deducted from the invitation first and she would pay the rest afterward. If she bought nothing, the money would be refunded.
But the Yellow tier invitation in Wu Bufan’s hand had no recharge imprint at all. These were usually issued directly by the auction’s internal members and rarely appeared in public. Most invitations required personal payment.
Chao Lingyue’s expression faltered for a moment. “Mine naturally came through proper channels. Why should I explain how many spirit beads the Chao family gives me?”
Chao Chen sneered. “So you are allowed to set fires but others are not allowed to light a candle? Why does where our invitation came from concern you?”
“I suspect your invitations were obtained improperly!” Chao Lingyue turned to the gatekeeper with a righteous expression. “Please verify their identities properly. Do not let suspicious people enter and ruin the atmosphere of the auction.”
Every invitation that required a recharge was recorded. She simply did not believe Wu Bufan and Chao Chen had that kind of money.
The gatekeeper’s brows furrowed and he actually extended his hand again for verification.
Wu Bufan calmly handed over the invitation.
After checking it carefully, a trace of shock flashed through the gatekeeper’s eyes.
This was an unregistered invitation, usually gifted to people of considerable status. The higher the tier, the more prestigious the intended recipient. Even a Yellow tier one was far above what a low level gatekeeper like him could question.
Cold sweat trickled down his back. He returned the invitation with both hands, his attitude extremely respectful.
Wu Bufan’s voice flowed lazily. “What kind of place is this auction where anyone can point fingers as they please?”
Chao Lingyue stared in disbelief. “How is that possible? His invitation really has no issue?”
The gatekeeper gritted his teeth, anger flashing in his eyes. “I think it is your invitation that is suspicious!”
He turned back to Wu Bufan, bowing deeply. “Do not worry, honored guests. I will remove this unpleasant sight immediately.”
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ChaptersChapter 1 · Dream to RealityChapter 2 · Those who survive a great calamity are destined for good fortuneChapter 3 · Retrieve the tokenChapter 4 · Top-tier alchemistChapter 5 · A cooperative treasure hunt?Chapter 6 · Thousand mile Thundercloud LeopardChapter 7 · Chaotic Strange EntityChapter 8 · Back to Xichuan TownChapter 9 · How could Wu Bufan be stronger than him!Chapter 10 · Wu Bufan possess so many top-grade pills?Chapter 11 · This time, she will not let anyone take what is hers away againChapter 12 · Seize the luckChapter 13 · Mutant Purple Thunder BeastChapter 14 · I’m afraid he’ll get angryChapter 15 · PumiceChapter 16 · Enemies meet on a narrow roadChapter 17 · Becoming Daoist CouplesChapter 18 · Top-grade Calamity-Breaking PillChapter 19 · The amazing effects of top-grade pillsChapter 20 · Basic Body ForgingChapter 21 · One world cannot contain two chosen ones.Chapter 22 · PuppetChapter 23 · AuctionChapter 24 · Space FoundationChapter 25 · Top-grade Foundation Building PillChapter 26 · Increased space areaChapter 27 · The competition BeginChapter 28 · RobbedChapter 29 · Turn Defeat into Victory!Chapter 30 · The Death of Wu KeyuanChapter 31 · BetChapter 32 · Even the way Chao Chen talks is so cuteChapter 33 · Avenge Wu KeyuanChapter 34 · Finding Bodhi Wood at a BargainChapter 35 · Little PuppetChapter 36 · Explosive PillsChapter 37 · I’ll concedeChapter 38 · You are a genius, so your Daoist partner must also be a genius.Chapter 39 · The Third Elder was refused a disciple.Chapter 40 · Has the floating marrow stone secret been exposed?Chapter 41 · How Could There Be Such a Sinister Human!Chapter 42 · The Mutated Mugwort FoxChapter 43 · Wandering the JianghuChapter 44 · Ancient ElixirChapter 45 · I feel like I’m about to be struck by lightning!Chapter 46 · Earth-level Secret RealmChapter 47 · The spot is practically yours.Chapter 48 · His Daoist partner is truly amazing!Chapter 49 · The legacy in the libraryChapter 50 · Dual cultivation techniquesChapter 51 · First genius Ji Pu RanChapter 52 · Shifting the blame eastwardChapter 53 · The little puppet went to run errandsChapter 54 · The Explosive Pill once again demonstrated its power.Chapter 55 · Chao Lingyue’s cultivation levelChapter 56 · Little Money-GrubberChapter 57 · What a venomous mouth!Chapter 58 · Enter the secret realmChapter 59 · A huge windfall fell from the sky.Chapter 60 · The birth of a rare treasureChapter 61 · This alchemy furnace is quite uniqueChapter 62 · The alchemy furnace that walked right into the trapChapter 63 · Xiao Zi’s Self-Rescue GuideChapter 64 · Spirit Field Micro RealmChapter 65 · Someone Planning to Reap the Benefits?Chapter 66 · Are You Lost?Chapter 67 · Chao Chen, Corrupted by the Big Handsome PotChapter 68 · Is Your phoenix Fish Sect Collecting Trash?Chapter 69 · The Death of Hui SipingChapter 70 · No, Junior Brother Chao, Where’s Your Backbone…Chapter 71 · Has His Identity Been Exposed?Chapter 72 · This Child Is Far Too ShrewdChapter 73 · Young people are wonderful. They fall asleep the moment they lie downChapter 74 · Sparrow Alchemist Chao Lingyue?Chapter 75 · The Silver Tongued Chao ChenChapter 76 · What’s the rush? I have moreChapter 77 · Leave the sectChapter 78 · Showing Off on a Grand ScaleChapter 79 · The Sparrow Alchemist Returns to the Martial WorldChapter 80 · Does Junior Brother Chao know about this?Chapter 81 · The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole BehindChapter 82 · So FierceChapter 83 · They’ve been targeted by the local bulliesChapter 84 · The Kid Is Missing?Chapter 85 · A Thing from the Void: SilkChapter 86 · Chao Chen became famousChapter 87 · The Devil MentorChapter 88 · The four little ones went out to gain experienceChapter 89 · The Students Who Were Truly ConvincedChapter 90 · What a Bountiful Harvest!Chapter 91 · No Random KissingChapter 92 · Detoxification PillChapter 93 · Master Wu, your Daoist partner has disappearedChapter 94 · The Demonic ThiefChapter 95 · Fellow Daoist, are you selling this sparrow?Chapter 96 · Unexpected disaster, nothing moreChapter 97 · My Daoist partner was born in the Year of the PigChapter 98 · The Undying Devil ChildChapter 99 · Exotic Treasure! Buddha Flame Glazed Light!Chapter 100 · We stole the Beast Taming Sect’s treasure vaultChapter 101 · Waaaaah… Why is this strange fire so gay?Chapter 102 · The Mysterious Pill – Flower in the MirrorChapter 103 Part 1 · As Expected, You Can’t Produce Different Dreams from the Same Bed…Chapter 103 Part 2 · As Expected, You Can’t Produce Different Dreams from the Same Bed…Chapter 104 Part 1 · Separation and ReunionChapter 104 Part 2 · Separation and ReunionChapter 105 Part 1 · Renowned throughout the continent!Chapter 105 Part 2 · Renowned throughout the continent!Chapter 106 · Chao Chen’s RevengeChapter 107 · The Death of Chao LingyueChapter 108 · A Narcissistic Man or a Great Beauty?Chapter 109 · This Person Has No MannersChapter 110 · The Ancient Spirit Botanical GardenChapter 111 · Thousand-Thread Poison WomanChapter 112 · I am not kindChapter 113 · Are you the most handsome man here?Chapter 114 Part 1 · ReunionChapter 114 Part 2 · ReunionChapter 115 Part 1 · Diandian said that you got it into someone’s stomach yourselfChapter 115 Part 2 · Diandian said that you got it into someone’s stomach yourselfChapter 116 · Central ContinentChapter 116 Part 1 · Central ContinentChapter 117 Part 1 · The Ancient Dao Companion ContractChapter 117 Part 2 · The Ancient Dao Companion ContractChapter 118 · Heaven Above, Dust BelowChapter 118 Part 1 · Heaven Above, Dust BelowChapter 119 · Xiao Chen will also be embarrassedChapter 120 · The moon is so bright tonightChapter 121 Part 1 · Treasure ArrayChapter 121 Part 2 · Treasure ArrayChapter 122 Part 1 · Poisonous MushroomChapter 122 Part 2 · Poisonous MushroomChapter 123 Part 1 · Turmoil at the AuctionChapter 123 Part 2 · Turmoil at the AuctionChapter 124 Part 1 · Advancement! A Nascent Soul Cultivator Reaches the Divine Transformation Realm!…Chapter 124 Part 2 · Advancement! A Nascent Soul Cultivator Reaches the Divine Transformation Realm!…Chapter 125 Part 1 · Xiao Chen Displays His Great Divine Might: Wu Bufan…Chapter 125 Part 2 · Xiao Chen Displays His Great Divine Might: Wu Bufan…Chapter 126 · Ice spirit tower has explodedChapter 127 Part 1 · Meeting an Old Acquaintance AgainChapter 127 Part 2 · Meeting an Old Acquaintance AgainChapter 127 Part 3 · Meeting an Old Acquaintance AgainChapter 128 Part 1 · Being Followed?Chapter 128 Part 2 · Being Followed?Chapter 129 · Magical ArtifactChapter 131 · A Declaration of WarChapter 132 · A chaotic war of words: Friend or foe indistinguishable…Chapter 133 Part 1 · The Royal Grand CompetitionChapter 133 Part 2 · The Royal Grand CompetitionChapter 134 Part 1 · Adults Don’t Make Choices, I’ll Take Them All…Chapter 134 Part 2 · Adults Don’t Make Choices, I’ll Take Them All…Chapter 135 Part 1 · Little Daddy Takes a Bite, Big Daddy’s Form…Chapter 135 Part 2 · Little Daddy Takes a Bite, Big Daddy’s Form…Chapter 136 Part 1 · Where the Wild Geese Fly, Not a Single Feather Left BehindChapter 136 Part 2 · Where the Wild Geese Fly, Not a Single Feather Left BehindChapter 136 Part 3 · Where the Wild Geese Fly, Not a Single Feather Left Behind