After Qin Ming stepped out of the house, he gave some instructions to Yan Ruyan, who was tending the spirit field outside.

"I have matters to attend to and will be away for a few days. During this time, I'll leave the spirit field to you. Also, for those spirit medicines, don't forget to apply the Spirit Rain Technique every three days."

Yan Ruyan wiped the sweat from her forehead and hurriedly replied, "I will remember Elder Yu's words."

She was already so exhausted that her chest almost touched her back, yet she still had to irrigate the spirit medicines with spiritual rain...

She could only hope time would pass quickly to end this grueling task.

Qin Ming nodded, then flew out of the Jade Bamboo Forest. After reporting to the Steward Hall on Qianyuan Peak, he left Profound Creek Valley.

After more than an hour.

Qin Ming used the True Demon Illusion to transform into the appearance of Long Daoist and arrived at Moyuan Immortal City once again.

This time, he went straight to the Mirror Snow Pavilion branch in the city.

However, along the way, Qin Ming noticed something unusual.

The defenses in Moyuan Immortal City seemed much stricter than before, and many cultivators from Profound Creek Valley were patrolling alongside them.

He, with doubts in mind, learned at the Mirror Snow Pavilion branch in the city that a month ago, several small-scale demon beasts had attacked Moyuan Immortal City.

Fortunately, the beast groups were not large and did not cause much damage to the Immortal City.

However, it served as a wake-up call for Liang Country, as such an occurrence hadn't happened since the last beast tide was quelled.

It seemed that unrest was stirring again.

"Elder Long, is there anything I can assist you with on this visit?"

The person in charge of the Mirror Snow Pavilion branch in Moyuan Immortal City was Qin Ming's old acquaintance—Aunt Long.

After the Celestial River Market was destroyed, she was transferred by the headquarters to Liang Country, which Qin Ming found out later.

"Hmm, I urgently need a batch of spiritual materials. I wonder if your pavilion can help me gather them?" Qin Ming said as he took out a sheet of paper he had prepared in advance and handed it to Aunt Long.

On it, crudely written were seven or eight types of Tier Three spirit medicines, some of which Qin Ming already had supplementary materials for and didn't need to find.

"Tier Three Golden Source Fruit, Tier Three Purple Fire Dragon Scale Grass, Tier Three Blue Blood Earth Spiritual Milk..."

Aunt Long meticulously reviewed the spiritual materials listed; without exception, they were all Tier Three, which secretly astonished her.

She couldn't fathom what such a formidable individual like Long Daoist needed so many Tier Three spiritual materials for.

As the shopkeeper of Mirror Snow Pavilion, she would not pry into her client's privacy.

Yet at the same time, excitement surged within Aunt Long.

If this deal succeeded, it would be a significant accomplishment for her performance!

After all, these were all Tier Three spiritual materials, each with a hefty price tag in the outside world, requiring a substantial fortune to acquire.

If she were still at the Celestial River Market in the Spirit Nest Islands, she definitely couldn't obtain these Tier Three materials.

But here in Liang Country, the bustling Moyuan Immortal City, the spiritual materials Qin Ming needed could still be acquired.

Aunt Long pondered for a moment, then said to Qin Ming:

"Elder Long, we can gather all the materials you require, but it will take some time, roughly about seven days. Is this timeframe acceptable to you?"

"No problem, as long as the quality of the materials is guaranteed," Qin Ming replied in a muffled voice.

"Also, considering the large transaction amount, could you perhaps pay a deposit in advance?" Aunt Long inquired.

"I can authorize an eighty percent discount for Elder Long."

Qin Ming nodded, "How much should be prepaid?"

"Just pay five thousand Middle-Grade Spirit Stones initially, and settle the remaining spirit stones when the goods arrive," Aunt Long stated.

Qin Ming promptly took out five thousand Middle-Grade Spirit Stones and handed them over.

Aunt Long received the spirit stones with a beaming smile, not expecting 'Long Daoist' to be so straightforward.

In the following days.

Under Aunt Long's arrangement, Qin Ming stayed at Mirror Snow Pavilion, waiting for the spiritual materials to arrive.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat inside the Spirit Beast Bag was particularly excited and agitated for several days on end.

During these days, looking out of the Mirror Snow Pavilion's window into the city, Qin Ming could distinctly feel a looming sense of tension.

If even the cultivation realm in Liang Country felt this way, there's no need to mention the other Three Kingdoms.

Five days later.

The door to Qin Ming's room was knocked on; it was Aunt Long.

"Elder Long, all the items are ready. Are you available now?"

He opened his eyes from meditation, got up, and opened the door to welcome Aunt Long inside.

Qin Ming didn't expect it to be this quick; it seemed that the cultivation resources in Moyuan Immortal City were indeed exceptionally abundant.

Far beyond what Wei Country could compare.

"Elder Long, here are all the Tier Three spiritual materials you requested. Please have a look to see if they are satisfactory?"

Aunt Long said, handing a storage pouch to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming opened it and checked each of the spiritual materials inside the seven or eight jade boxes, confirming they were correct.

"Hmm, the quality of these materials is quite good, just as I wanted."

Following that, Qin Ming settled the remaining spirit stones and then bid farewell to Aunt Long, leaving Mirror Snow Pavilion.

"Elder Long, it's quite unsettled outside lately. Please be careful. If you need any help, feel free to come to the city for assistance."

A smile graced Aunt Long's face as she saw 'Long Daoist' off.

"Thank you for the reminder, Shopkeeper Long. I might require more materials in the future, and will surely return to your pavilion."

Aunt Long smiled even more brightly at these words. If she could retain such a super client as Long Daoist, her path to promotion was assured!

Later, Qin Ming registered at the city gate before leaving Moyuan Immortal City.

"All the materials needed to refine the Zhurong Pill are ready. Now, I just need to find a secluded place to start alchemy."

Qin Ming flew northward for tens of thousands of miles, distancing himself from both Profound Creek Valley and Moyuan Immortal City.

He arrived at a cliff that seemed like a natural barrier, then descended.

Qin Ming took out the Cyan Simurgh Sword and swiftly carved out a temporary cave mansion on the cliffside.

Once inside the cave mansion, he released three spirit beasts to guard the entrance.

Qin Ming cleared his mind and adjusted his state, repeatedly analyzing the Zhurong Pill formula in his head, ensuring nothing was overlooked.

Next.

He took out the Profound Jade Furnace, then exhaled a cyan-blue Tier Three Spirit-Devouring Poison Flame, suspending it beneath the pill furnace to warm it.

"This is my first time crafting a Tier Three Spiritual Pill."

"I'm actually a bit excited!"

"If I succeed, I'll be the second Tier Three Alchemy Grandmaster in the entire Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, aside from Gongsun Yang!"

Qin Ming retrieved all the spiritual materials and used divine thoughts to control them to float around him.

He then began crafting pills methodically according to the steps outlined in the pill formula.

Time passed bit by bit.

Over several days, Qin Ming failed over a dozen times consecutively.

The spiritual materials in hand were consumed by more than half.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat at the cave entrance noticed the situation inside and, in anxiety, scratched at its ears, but couldn't help.

"Indeed, Tier Three Spiritual Pills are quite challenging to craft. Even with the assistance of Four Seasons Divine Light, the failure rate is extraordinarily high."

Two days later.

As Qin Ming used up the last batch of spiritual materials, suddenly the pill furnace erupted with radiant spiritual light!

Pill formation phenomenon!

The pill furnace emitted a peculiar clear sound.

Then, atop the alchemy furnace, a multicolored cloud appeared, with two rainbow-colored phoenixes seemingly dancing in the mist.

Instantly, a rich pill fragrance spread, striking directly into the soul and invigorating the three spirit pets at the cave entrance simultaneously!

"It's done!!"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat shouted excitedly and dashed to Qin Ming.

"Phew~"

"Crafting this Tier Three pill nearly exhausted me." Qin Ming wiped his sweat and then gestured toward the pill furnace.

Three crimson spirit pills flew out, landing in Qin Ming's hand, each emitting an astonishing spirit essence with nine lines of scripts on the surface.

"A Tier Three Alchemy Grandmaster, finally reaching this point!"

"I wonder if Su Yuqing has successfully advanced? If he finds out, what expression would he make? Hahaha!"

Qin Ming, with one last gamble, successfully crafted three Low-Grade Zhurong Pills, feeling utterly exhilarated.

It's thanks to his exceptionally powerful divine soul, comparable to a Mid-stage Golden Core's divine thought, coupled with Tier Three Spirit Fire, Four Seasons Divine Light, and other heaven-defying divine techniques.

After failing dozens of times, accumulating vast experience, nearly exhausting the spiritual materials, success finally came, truly not easy!

Qin Ming carefully examined the legendary Tier Three Spiritual Pills and glanced at his three spirit pets, seeing their impatience.

So, he threw the Zhurong Pills in his hand, feeding each spirit pet a pill.

"Thank you, Master, for the pill!"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat accepted the pill without hesitation and went off to recover its strength.

The Profound Water Crocodile and Silver-winged Frost were also delighted, each searching for a place to breakthrough.

Days later.

Suddenly, a heart-stirring spiritual pressure surged from the bottom of the cliff, emanating the demonic power wave of a Tier Three Demon King!

"Wakakaka!"

"I've finally returned to the peak realm, and my cultivation even showed a bit of progress!"

"Peak of Tier Three Early Stage!"

The Heaven-Devouring Rat revealed a massive body dozens of zhang tall, laughing wildly at the sky, venting the joy and excitement within!

Years of grievances, unwillingness, and heartbreak all vanished at this moment like smoke...

The might of a Tier Three Demon King terrified Low-Tier Demon Beasts and cultivators within hundreds of li, causing their retreat.

After reveling for half the day, the Heaven-Devouring Rat shrank its body and ran to Qin Ming, saying with gratitude:

"Thank you, Master, for restoring my strength!"

"Rest assured! This time, not to mention stealing the Golden Core Formation Pill Formula from the Scripture Pavilion."

"Even if it's the Golden Core Ancestor's intimate undergarments, I can steal them for you! Hehehe!"

After such experiences, the Heaven-Devouring Rat was completely convinced by Qin Ming.

Why follow anyone else when there's such a powerful owner who can craft Tier Three Spiritual Pills that greatly enhance Demon Beasts?

The future is incredibly bright, why worry about it?

Indeed, it dared to fantasize slightly about the vision of someday advancing to become a Tier Four Transformation Great Demon...

And Qin Ming was also pleased; with the Heaven-Devouring Rat recovering to the Tier Three Demon King level, he gained a greatly valuable and powerful aid.

The original strength of a Demon King surpasses that of an ordinary human Golden Core Ancestor.

Plus with Qin Ming, catching opponents by surprise, there's even a chance to kill a Golden Core Cultivator.

"Though my overall strength has taken a big step forward."

"Without special circumstances, it's best not to engage in fights."

"Unless I can't suppress it..."

"In late-stage Foundation Establishment, having a Tier Three Demon King as a spirit pet makes me the first person in history."

"Hehehe!"

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