Qin Ming only needed to deliver the Life-Restoring Pill, as for how the Thunder Origin Sect would use it was none of his concern.

Then, Shopkeeper Mei handed a package to Qin Ming, complimenting with a smile, "Master Qin truly deserves to be known as a rare dual-skilled master in the Wei Country's Cultivation Realm, to have refined the Life-Restoring Pill so swiftly."

"It truly exceeded this old man's expectations."

"According to the initial agreement between Master Qin and our Young Sect Leader Wei, these are the items promised to you."

"Please check them!"

Qin Ming took the package, opened it for a glance, and saw all the rare spiritual materials he needed, along with five High-Grade Spirit Stones exuding astonishing wood attribute Spiritual Qi, like pearls in the night, very eye-catching.

"Hmm, that's right!"

Satisfied, Qin Ming packed the items and was ready to take his leave.

"Since the Spirit Pill has been delivered, I shall take my leave."

Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Mei tried to persuade him to stay, "Since Fellow Daoist Qin has come, why not let this old man fulfill the duties of a host?"

"I still have some matters to attend to, next time for sure."

...

After leaving Linglong Pavilion, Qin Ming followed the street to Pill Furnace Pavilion.

"The Life-Restoring Pill has been delivered."

"It shouldn't be long before the Thunder Origin Sect deploys troops to Qianye Island, right?"

"Alas, let's hope they can annihilate that Demon Vine, at least I've played my part."

On his way, Qin Ming pondered silently.

Half an incense stick later.

Qin Ming arrived at the entrance of Pill Furnace Pavilion and stepped inside.

Xu Jing was verifying accounts at the front desk; upon seeing Qin Ming, she was initially stunned but then greeted him with great joy.

"Fellow Daoist Qin! You've finally arrived!"

"The spiritual materials for refining the Jade Profound Pill have already been transferred from Profound Creek Valley."

"Do you know who's responsible for delivering the materials to Vast Sea Immortal City this time?"

She chuckled, deliberately being mysterious.

Qin Ming smiled slightly, "This, I truly don't know."

"Hehe! It is my grandfather."

"He has long admired your reputation, so he wanted to personally deliver these materials and have a chat with Fellow Daoist Qin, hehe."

Xu Jing spoke with great excitement.

"Grandfather is upstairs, please follow me, Fellow Daoist Qin."

Qin Ming nodded and followed her upstairs.

Inside a room decorated with ancient simplicity,

an old man with white hair in a gray robe sat, sipping tea, looking remarkably spirited.

The moment Qin Ming saw him, his pupils shrank sharply.

'Fake Pill Ancestor!'

Seeing the elder, Xu Jing happily introduced, "Great-grandfather, the Qin Ming that you wished to meet has arrived."

"Greetings, Elder Xu!" Qin Ming saluted the Elder in the room.

He didn't expect Xu Jing's grandfather to possess Fake Pill cultivation, which definitely surprised him.

However, upon contemplation, it wasn't unexpected.

As an Inner Sect Elder of Liang Country's largest Sect in the Cultivation Realm, having a Fake Pill Stage cultivation wasn't surprising.

"Oh? Hohoho!"

"So it's Friend Qin?"

"I just arrived yesterday."

"Friend Qin, no need to be restrained; as fellow Spirit Plant Masters, my level lags behind you considerably!"

Elder Xu stood to warmly invite Qin Ming to sit down upon seeing him arrive.

He showed none of the airs typical of a Great Cultivator.

"Great-grandfather, you and Fellow Daoist Qin can chat while I arrange for some food downstairs."

After introducing both parties, Xu Jing went downstairs to busy herself.

Qin Ming naturally sat opposite Elder Xu and began to converse with him.

This brought him one step closer to finding the whereabouts of the Golden Core Formation Pill Formula.

Elder Xu personally brewed a pot of Spirit Tea, handed a cup to Qin Ming, and said with a smile, "This is Spirit Tea grown by myself, give it a try?"

"Haha, last time I came, Fellow Daoist Xu already let me try it."

"Your Cold Crystal Tea has a unique flavor and is indeed top-notch Spirit Tea." Qin Ming complimented appropriately while tasting the tea.

"Hahaha! Really? Didn't expect that girl to give it out so freely." Elder Xu laughed cheerfully.

The recognition from Qin Ming, a Tier Two High-Grade Spirit Plant Master, spoke directly to his heart.

With Spirit Plants as the topic, their conversation quickly closed the distance.

Elder Xu eagerly started discussing the Path of Spiritual Plants with Qin Ming.

Though his own cultivation had reached the Fake Pill Stage, his Spirit Plant Mastery had long stagnated at Tier Two Middle-Grade, a lifelong regret.

Finding an exceedingly talented Spirit Plant Master like Qin Ming to converse with might just help him break through his bottleneck.

Soon thereafter.

The Xu Elder from Profound Creek Valley, like a knowledge-thirsty student, incessantly inquired about numerous Spirit Plant cultivation problems he usually encountered.

Qin Ming patiently and tirelessly offered explanations.

Possessing Tier Three Spirit Plant heritage, Qin Ming could even comfortably handle a Tier Three Spirit Plant Master sitting opposite him, let alone Elder Xu.

Gradually.

Throughout a whole day of interaction.

Elder Xu was astonished to discover that the young cultivator before him, with his unremarkable appearance, possessed an extraordinary understanding of the Path of Spirit Plants, making him one of the top Spirit Plant Masters he had ever encountered.

During this.

Xu Jing even brought in exquisite delicacies for the two.

Seeing them still engaged in lively conversation, she couldn't help but quietly smile to herself.

After two days.

Qin Ming's mouth had gone dry numerous times before finally satisfying Elder Xu's quest for knowledge.

Elder Xu reap significant rewards from this interaction, radiating enthusiasm.

Qin Ming's explanations solved many longstanding puzzles for him, making him suddenly enlightened.

It's likely that once he returns, he might also break through the shackles of being a Tier Two High-Grade Spirit Plant Master.

Lastly.

Elder Xu took a bag of spiritual materials out of his storage pouch and placed it before Qin Ming, "Friend Qin, here are the materials you need for refining the Jade Profound Pill."

"Unfortunately, it's still missing the main ingredient, the Seven-leaf Nether Mushroom, but I will keep an eye out for you."

"Thank you very much, Elder Xu. And how much Spiritual Stones do these materials require?" Qin Ming received the materials. He had already acquired the Seven-leaf Nether Mushroom from the Thunder Origin Sect, so he could start refining once back.

Elder Xu frowned, "Ah~ Friend Qin, what are you saying, compared to your unwearyingly assisting this old man by answering questions for two consecutive days—"

"What are these materials worth? Just consider it as a little gesture from me."

"Elder Xu, how could that be? Let's keep matters separate," Qin Ming replied.

Elder Xu waved his hand, insisting Qin Ming accept, so he thanked him once again.

Subsequently, Elder Xu sighed, "Not only is Friend Qin a Tier Two High-Grade Spirit Plant Master, but his alchemy skill is also at its pinnacle."

"If not for the girl mentioning Friend Qin's lack of intention to join any Sect forces, I'd have wanted to invite you again; with your skill level, you would easily fit as an Inner Sect Elder at either Profound Creek Valley's Spirit Plant Garden or Pill and Artifact Peak."

"Truly a pity~"

"By the way, Friend Qin, are you confident in refining this Jade Profound Pill?"

The Jade Profound Pill, a rare item that could increase the cultivation of Late-stage Foundation Establishment, or even Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivators, spoke volumes of its rarity.

However, finally having the conversation touch upon pills, Qin Ming faintly smiled and said, "I do have some confidence."

Upon hearing this, Elder Xu could hardly remain seated.

"Then... I assume Fellow Daoist Qin's alchemy mastery is nearing the threshold of a Tier Three Alchemy Grandmaster?"

"Hehe, as for Tier Three Alchemist, I'm still a bit short."

"Mostly because I don't have a Tier Three Pill Formula."

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