Xu Jing once again extended an olive branch to Qin Ming, her intention to recruit him was extremely obvious.

Qin Ming naturally could not truly join Profound Creek Valley.

If he really went there, he might again become a mere farming tool, just like when he was in Spirit Feather Sect.

Moreover, Qin Ming predicted that the person who would deliver the spiritual materials needed for the Jade Profound Pill from within Profound Creek Valley would definitely be Xu Jing's grandfather.

After all, no Spirit Plant Master could refuse a face-to-face exchange with a Tier Two High-Grade Spirit Plant Master.

As an Inner Sect Elder, he surely had access to much more information than Xu Jing; just a brief contact could allow Qin Ming to proceed with his next plans.

Therefore, Qin Ming politely declined Xu Jing's invitation.

A hint of disappointment flashed across Xu Jing's face.

However, she did not dwell on it, "Hehe! Since Fellow Daoist Qin is not inclined to join any forces, I cannot compel you."

"However, Fellow Daoist Qin can strengthen cooperation with our pavilion; this is the guest token from our pavilion, please accept it."

Xu Jing took out an antiquated jade token from her bosom and handed it to Qin Ming.

She naturally hoped to deepen her ties with Qin Ming in the future.

With Qin Ming's skills, even if he could not be recruited, such an opportunity for cooperation should not be missed.

"With this token, you can enjoy a 20% discount at all major stores established by Profound Creek Valley and have the qualification to purchase restricted resources in our pavilion."

Qin Ming accepted the jade token, seeing on its front a '溪' character engraved in ancient script, and on the back, a tripod cauldron.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Xu." Qin Ming accepted without hesitation.

After collecting her thoughts, Xu Jing said, "The Jade Profound Pill Formula you just purchased is indeed one of our restricted resources."

"Generally speaking, only clients who have cooperated with us for more than twenty years consistently are qualified for guest status."

"Hehe! But with Fellow Daoist Qin's dual mastery skills, you are naturally exempt from this rule."

Qin Ming nodded, understanding the preciousness of the token.

"Since Fellow Daoist Xu is so sincere, I won't be stingy either. If the Jade Profound Pill is successfully refined, I can sell a portion to your pavilion."

"Really? That would be wonderful!"

"I toast to you with tea in place of wine, Fellow Daoist Qin!"

Then Xu Jing settled the accounts for Qin Ming's pill sales and formula purchase.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, the Jade Profound Pill Formula is priced at twenty thousand Spirit Stones, after the discount it's fourteen thousand Spirit Stones."

"I'll give you ninety-six thousand Spirit Stones."

"Would Fellow Daoist Qin prefer Low-Grade Spirit Stones, or to exchange them for Middle-Grade Spirit Stones?"

"Do you have High-Grade Spirit Stones?"

"..."

"High-Grade Spirit Stones are high-tier resources... they're not circulated in our pavilion either."

"Then please exchange them for Middle-Grade Spirit Stones for me."

Afterward, Xu Jing took nine hundred and sixty Middle-Grade Spirit Stones out from her storage pouch and handed them to Qin Ming.

As Qin Ming put away the Spirit Stones, he suddenly asked, puzzled, "By the way, Fellow Daoist Xu, given the urgent situation with the Beast Tide in Vast Sea Immortal City, aren't you planning to return to Liang Country to avoid the chaos?"

"Hehe! You're overthinking, Fellow Daoist Qin. When our pavilion settled here, we reached an agreement with the Immortal City. If it ever reaches the dire point of the city's destruction, we can use the Teleportation Array within the city to escape far away." Xu Jing explained with a smile, revealing a Purple Gold Token in her hand for Qin Ming to see.

Qin Ming glanced at the Teleportation Order in her hand, realizing that such a thing existed. No wonder these major powers in the central regions remained calm in the face of the Beast Tide; they had long prepared an escape route.

Unlike the loose cultivators in the outer and inner cities, if the Immortal City falls, they have no way out but death...

"I'll return to your pavilion for spiritual materials in three months; if Fellow Daoist Xu has any leads on the Seven-leaf Nether Mushroom, please keep an eye out for me."

"I will be eagerly awaiting, and of course, prioritize Fellow Daoist Qin's request in my mind."

The transaction concluded.

With Xu Jing's courteous farewell, Qin Ming left the shop.

...

Passing through the inner city, Qin Ming noticed a medium-sized talisman shop.

Some familiar figures inside caught his attention, and he saw Fengg Sihai and his clansmen busily at work; with the arrival of the Beast Tide, the prices of talismans had surged.

Moreover, with Qin Ming's prior warning, Fengg Sihai, always shrewd, had stockpiled a large amount of talisman-making materials before the Beast Tide began.

This foresight caused the Fengg Family to profit significantly in recent years, and their business thrived.

"Esteemed senior! Are you here to purchase talismans?"

"Feel free to look around inside."

"Our shop offers quality products at fair prices, honestly dealing with young and old, and the talismans we produce have an excellent reputation in the Immortal City."

Fengg Sihai flashed a smile, seeing a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator lingering outside his shop, and respectfully greeted him.

"Hehe! I'm just looking around," Qin Ming replied with a smile, not lingering further and moved on.

Watching Qin Ming's departing figure, Fengg Sihai scratched his head in bewilderment.

"This senior... why does he feel so familiar?"

When Qin Ming went to the Fengg Family initially, he took a Hundred Illusion Pill, transforming into the appearance of a burly man with a curly beard, so they naturally couldn't recognize him.

However, Fengg Sihai led his clan and, after years of struggle, created a vast family business, not to mention advancing his cultivation from the Mid-stage Qi Cultivation to the Late-stage Qi Cultivation.

With such achievements, Brother Fengg Yuan could rest in peace.

Qin Ming also promised Fengg Sihai that if someone in their family achieved Qi Cultivation Perfection, he would grant them a fortuitous encounter, and it seems that day is not far off.

After all, the value of the Innate Earth given by the Fengg Family was immeasurable.

...

Having nearly completed his tasks in the Vast Sea Immortal City, Qin Ming planned to head back.

He found Lvu Liang to ask for his assistance in leaving.

Lvu Liang asked, "Um... Fellow Daoist Qin, our City Lord asked me to inquire how the task she entrusted you with is progressing?"

"Oh~ Tell Master Nalan to rest assured, at most in another two or three years, I will complete the entrusted task," Qin Ming declared confidently.

Upon hearing this, Lvu Liang's eyes lit up with joy, saying, "I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Qin to be so efficient, truly admirable!"

Qin Ming naturally guessed the situation; Master Nalan owned a Tier Three Spirit Turtle Beast Pet, an invaluable helper.

After the Spirit Turtle got injured, it had been in recovery, but given the current turbulent times, she naturally hoped it would recover its combat ability soon.

Although Qin Ming had already ripened the Tier Three Spirit Transformation Demon Fruit, he couldn't hand it over too soon to avoid raising suspicion.

The Tier Three Spirit Turtle hadn't even had a taste, yet Qin Ming's own two beast pets had a full meal...

"Right, Alliance Leader Lim asked me to tell Fellow Daoist Qin that he hurried back to the Loose Alliance to handle matters and left before waiting for you," Lvu Liang said suddenly.

Qin Ming nodded; he was quite curious about how Lim Yuanqing's talks with Master Nalan went.

Perhaps this was also why Master Nalan was eager for Lvu Liang to ask about the progress of the Spirit-Transforming Demon Grass plantation.

As the City Lord, it seemed she didn't want to leave that Tier Three Blood Curse Demon Vine unattended.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, take care on your journey."

"Hehe! Fellow Daoist Lvu, perhaps we'll meet again soon. I need to return to the Immortal City in three months."

"I'll bother you then."

"You're always welcome!"

As they spoke, Lvu Liang led Fellow Daoist Qin to a section of the city wall, then took out a token and cast a rune at the Defense Array.

A bluish light curtain appeared, instantly creating a passage large enough for one person to pass through.

With a flash, Qin Ming passed through the opening, transforming into a green stream of light disappearing into the horizon.

Luckily, after repelling the beast tide the previous day, the nearby demon beasts had significantly decreased, presumably recuperating and preparing for the next onslaught.

Once outside the Immortal City, Qin Ming summoned the Silver-winged Frost Bee, racing back to Moon Island at lightning speed.

Over an hour later.

The vast expanse of Wangyue Lake appeared in Qin Ming's view.

Qin Ming waved his hand to open the Mist Illusion Realm and entered Wangyue Island.

The members of the Wu Family were still diligently working in the Spirit Field, and Wu Jiang greeted him upon his return.

Qin Ming returned to his cave mansion.

The first thing he did was take out the Spirit Seeds of the Tier Three Spirit Plant, Three-Red Soul Reviving Grass, then stepped out to the individual medicine field, picked up the Spiritual Hoe, loosened the Spiritual Soil, and then ground the five types of spiritual materials into powder, evenly sprinkling them in the medicine field.

Finally, he planted the Spirit Seeds, which were few in number, just a handful, considering the Three-Red Soul Reviving Grass is an extremely rare main ingredient for refining high-tier Life-extending Pills.

And it was a Tier Three Longevity Pill, reportedly far more effective than other longevity pills, granting an additional fifty years of life in one dose.

It was comparable to the lifespan extension effects of his five Weak Lifespan entries.

For those Golden Core old monsters nearing the end of their life spans, its allure was self-evident.

Although there were only a few Spirit Seeds, Qin Ming had the entries in hand, so once the first batch of Spirit Plants matured, he would be able to use the newly born seeds to produce more Three-Red Soul Reviving Grass.

After planting the seeds, Qin Ming performed the Great Five Elements Technique over the medicine field, with Spiritual Rain continually falling.

Qin Ming's strong affinity for plants noticed the few Spirit Seeds in the soil sending waves of joy.

He smirked, "More or less no problem, hope it gives me a good entry."

However, the growth cycle of Tier Three Spirit Plants is exceedingly long, taking three hundred years before the Spirit Grass is ready for use in alchemy, so he'd have to wait until the "Leaf of Space-Time" entry refreshed in the Spirit Field to gradually ripen the Spirit Grass.

After finishing these tasks,

Qin Ming approached the Spiritual Peach Tree in front of his cave mansion and found that fresh green buds had already grown on the branches.

He carefully circled these Five Elements Primordial Spirit Peaches several times, as these Spiritual Peach Trees, being extremely delicate, were prone to diseases or troublesome pests.

After inspection, Qin Ming followed the methods from a Spirit Plant Master's legacy, took out a pair of Golden Spirit Scissors, and pruned the peach tree branches.

"So much trouble, keep planting, and it'll soon become Huaguo Mountain..."

Qin Ming looked at the five Spiritual Peach Trees, which were in good growing condition and felt a sense of joy.

Afterward.

He took out the Jade Profound Pill Formula, sat on a stone bench under the peach tree, and while sipping Jade Qilin Wine, began to study it.

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