At this moment.

Spirit Pill Hall, Hall Master's Residence.

A steward hurriedly ran in, holding a Spirit Contract in his hand.

"Hall Master, Little Gu Peak is coming to owe Spirit Pill materials again!"

"How much is their debt?"

"One thousand portions!"

Master Longevity examined the Spirit Contract.

"They just borrowed three hundred portions of materials, and they've used them all?"

"They actually succeeded!"

A voice filled with shock suddenly arose.

In Master Longevity's eyes, there was a trace of disbelief.

"Do you know the result of Little Gu Peak's alchemy?"

"Hall Master, that Gu Jinqin is very tight-lipped, I couldn't get anything out of her."

The steward said apologetically.

"However, judging by her expression, it should be fine."

"One thousand portions of materials, three hundred thousand Spirit Stones! No credit, tell them to pay up!"

Master Longevity paced back and forth, pondering after speaking.

An elegant and composed face involuntarily appeared in his mind.

That was the newly accepted direct disciple of Master Gu Feng, Shen Xuan.

A person who came from a loose cultivator background and entered the Sect at an old age after reaching Foundation Establishment.

"How is Gu Feng so lucky?"

He was well aware.

Large Furnace Refining, seemingly simple.

Actually involves many skills.

It's not something that can be thought of on a whim.

"If Little Gu Peak doesn't pay up, no more materials on credit for them!"

"They can use Spirit Gathering Pills to settle the debt."

Spirit Gathering Pills are a commonly used Elixir for cultivators in the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, and are hard currency like Spirit Stones.

"Understood."

The steward hurriedly left.

After the time of one incense stick, when he returned again, he had an extra Storage Pouch in his hand.

"Are these Spirit Gathering Pills from Little Gu Peak to settle the debt?"

One hundred and twenty medicine bottles, filling the Jade Table.

"For three hundred portions of materials, one thousand two hundred ordinary-grade Spirit Gathering Pills!"

Master Longevity was unsettled.

"How many materials are left in the warehouse?"

"There are fifteen hundred portions left. Gu Jinqin is having a row with Brother Cheng, she wants to take them all."

"No way! Only give four hundred portions!"

Master Longevity pondered for a moment and then made a decision.

"Additionally, have Cheng Ziheng organize a group of people for full-scale procurement of materials for Spirit Gathering Pills, True Essence Pills, and Solid Spirit Pills. Buy as much as possible!"

"If Spirit Stones are insufficient, apply for an allocation from the Sect!"

The success of Large Furnace Refining left Master Longevity exhilarated.

He had considered expanding the scale of pill refining in the Spirit Pill Hall.

However, he only had five Tier Two Pill Masters.

No matter how hard you work them, how many Spirit Pills can they produce!

In Cyan Cloud Sect, there are over three hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Ordinary-grade Spirit Gathering Pills are fine, barely enough.

But better-grade and superior-grade Spirit Gathering Pills are far from sufficient, and had to be bought from Medicine God Valley.

Now it's different.

The success of Large Furnace Refining.

That means, Spirit Stones will roll in.

Not only the Early Stage Spirit Gathering Pills.

The Middle Stage True Essence Pills and Late Stage Solid Spirit Pills can also be prepared in the same way.

Moreover, the Pill Furnace can be enlarged!

This point was already confirmed by Master Yuyang from the Array Hall, during the construction of Little Gu Peak's Pill Furnace.

Bringing out the Tier Three Earth Fire from the main peak.

With that, the Large Pill Furnace can be expanded to a hundred times its volume.

By that time, the production of Tier Two Spirit Pills would be several hundred times what it is now!

"No, this is a significant matter, I must report to Senior Brother Mysterious Trace!"

Master Longevity quickly realized the importance of the matter.

He had seen Shen Xuan's Large Furnace Refining plan.

The process is not complicated.

The skill content is not high either.

If leaked, others could replicate it.

At that time.

The loss to Cyan Cloud Sect would be great!

This is not merely a matter for the Little Gu Peak lineage!

...

Meanwhile.

The Artifact Refining Hall, Array Hall, Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, all the True Masters received intelligence on Little Gu Peak's Large Furnace Refining.

All were greatly shocked.

Although there was anticipation.

The Large Furnace Refining should work.

But the pill success rate still left them astonished.

At least fifty percent!

This was just the first month.

If the operation becomes proficient, there's room for improvement in the pill success rate.

At this time, they did not know.

The pill success rate of Little Gu Peak's Large Furnace Refining had already reached eighty percent.

Next, if they steadily promoted it.

The pill success rate could rise to ninety percent.

Correspondingly, the quantity of better-grade and superior-grade pills would also increase.

This means, just by relying on this Large Furnace Refining, Little Gu Peak could steadily earn a million Spirit Stones each year.

Throughout the entire Cyan Cloud Sect, there's no business as effortlessly profitable!

Whether it's Pill, Artifact, Array, Talisman making, etc., all require a massive expenditure of manpower and resources.

And Master Gu Feng was originally known for lacking proficiency in any cultivation arts!

The lowest among the eighteen True Masters of Cyan Cloud Sect!

Little Gu Peak was also the poorest of the Cyan Cloud Eighteen Peaks.

In the near future, Little Gu Peak is about to become the richest peak.

No exceptions.

This intense contrast.

Left these True Masters feeling emotional.

What kind of fortune must one have to accept a good disciple like Shen Xuan?

A casual suggestion could bring enormous benefits to Little Gu Peak.

In the ranking of Cyan Cloud Sect's True Masters, Master Gu Feng's position will surely advance.

Presumably, with the contributions made to the Sect, the ranking will only be below the Five Golden Cores.

...

Sect Leader's Mansion.

Five men in similar green robes, each doing their own thing.

One practicing cultivation, one reviewing documents, one browsing, one making talismans, one training with swords.

"Interesting!"

The green-robed person browsing was delighted upon seeing the Intelligence Jade Scroll about Little Gu Peak's Large Furnace Refining.

The other four green-robed people were indifferent, continuing with their own matters.

"Looks like I need to personally take a trip!"

As he spoke, another green-robed person appeared in the room.

He glanced at the five identical green-robed individuals.

Revealing a mysterious smile.

His figure gradually disappeared.

When he reappeared, he was already at the entrance of Little Gu Peak.

In front of him, the Peak Protection Array had been activated.

The mist was dense.

The sounds of thunder and gale reverberated through the heavens and earth.

In the sky, four large characters "Forbidden Peak Entry" were suspended.

"Celestial Spirit Inverted Five Elements Wind and Thunder Killing Array! Such an impressive setup by Junior Sister Gu Feng!"

The voice carried a hint of admiration.

"Fortunately, I know a bit about arrays."

Shi Ranran, wearing a blue robe, walked into the Peak Protection Array.

Streaks of celestial thunder and fierce wind fell upon his body.

As if being absorbed by a vortex, they vanished without a trace.

The man in blue gradually passed through the Wind and Thunder Killing Array at the peak's entrance.

...

Small Gu Peak, a Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

Master Gu Feng suddenly opened her eyes.

"Someone's breached the array!"

"I wonder which Senior Brother it is!"

This is the Cyan Cloud Sect after all.

Demons outside the sect wouldn't dare enter.

It must be a Senior Brother from within the sect.

"To dare breach even my Celestial Spirit Inverted Five Elements Wind and Thunder Killing Array!"

"Senior Brother Chongxu always acts maturely, Senior Brother Hidden Aspect wouldn't be so discourteous, Senior Brother Lingxiao is always proper, Senior Brother Celestial Thunder doesn't favor me, and Senior Brother Celestial Wind isn't in the sect."

"Sigh! How could Senior Brother Sect Leader do this!"

Master Gu Feng pondered briefly, then guessed the intruder's identity.

It was the Sect Leader of the Cyan Cloud Sect, Mysterious Trace True Master.

Skilled in the technique of External Incarnation.

Master Gu Feng's silhouette flickered.

Transforming into an escape light, she sped toward the entrance of Small Gu Peak.

Moments later, she stopped.

She saw a man in a blue robe slight nodding to her.

"Senior Brother Sect Leader, you came without a word!"

At the sight of Mysterious Trace True Master's smiling face, Master Gu Feng had an urge to hit someone.

"I'm here to see Junior Sister's large furnace refining technique!"

"This is Junior Sister's unique alchemy secret technique; the Sect Leader must not take it forcibly!"

"Congratulations, Junior Sister, you finally possess a secret technique, and it's a unique alchemy secret technique!"

Mysterious Trace True Master said earnestly.

Master Gu Feng nodded firmly.

"What my disciple offers me is mine! Senior Brother Sect Leader must not get any funny ideas!"

Seeing Master Gu Feng's serious expression, Mysterious Trace True Master was secretly amused.

"Let's go, take me to see it!"

...

Large Furnace Alchemy Workshop.

Gu Jinqin was assisting Li Ruyi, directing everyone to extinguish the fire and open the furnace.

This was already the thirteenth furnace on Small Gu Peak.

The furnace lid opened.

Grains of Spirit Gathering Pills, emitting a medicinal fragrance, were lifted from the furnace and flew into the medicine bottles in Wu Xueting and Wu Yuting's hands.

Mysterious Trace True Master and Master Gu Feng were hiding deep within the white clouds, not revealing themselves.

With a slight sweep of his Divine Sense, he grasped the situation.

The pill success rate was close to ninety percent.

Among them, fifteen percent were of good grade, and five percent were of excellent grade.

A remarkable achievement!

"Where is Junior Sister's disciple, Shen Xuan?"

"Shen Xuan? Why is Senior Brother Sect Leader asking about him?"

There was a hint of wariness in Master Gu Feng's voice.

"Just curious, want to meet him."

"Shen Xuan is in seclusion!"

Master Gu Feng added, "He will not see anyone!"

Mysterious Trace True Master showed a puzzled expression.

"Not even me?"

"No one!"

Master Gu Feng's tone was extremely firm.

"Shen Xuan is in life-and-death seclusion! Unless it's an extremely vital matter, do not disturb his secluded cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Mysterious Trace True Master couldn't help but show a faint smile.

"He's a smart person. Well then, if not, then not!"

"You should prepare for the Elder Council meeting in seven days, Junior Sister."

After speaking, Mysterious Trace True Master gave Master Gu Feng a meaningful look, then transformed into an escape light, flying toward the exit of Small Gu Peak.

Seeing Mysterious Trace True Master leave, Master Gu Feng's face was bewildered.

"Prepare for what?"

At the Elder Council meeting, Master Gu Feng was usually a silent figure.

She had no official duty.

Rarely spoke.

And few sought her opinion.

For significant sect matters, she only needed to go along with the majority and raise her hand in approval.

"Senior Brother Sect Leader always speaks so ambiguously. Sigh, I should go ask Senior Brother Lingxiao!"

Master Lingxiao is a pillar of the sect, in charge of the Law Enforcement Hall.

Stern and fair to others, but treats Master Gu Feng like a biological brother, always protective and considerate.

Master Gu Feng also transformed into an escape light, leaving Small Gu Peak, heading toward the Law Enforcement Hall.

...

Indeed, Shen Xuan was in secluded cultivation.

Of course, it wasn't a life-and-death seclusion.

It was just that the River and Sea Map had reached a crucial moment in its refinement.

Throughout this half year.

After stabilizing his realm and familiarizing himself with his advanced talent skills,

his main focus was refining the River and Sea Map.

This was a genuine Tier Two Top Grade Magical Treasure.

It could contain a myriad of Spirit Water.

Ten times that of the Water Purification Bottle.

Moreover, the River and Sea Map wasn't an ordinary spatial magical treasure.

The conjured Spirit Water was unpredictable, capable of evolving various Water Techniques.

Refining a Tier Two Top Grade Spatial Magical Treasure at the Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer was indeed a challenge beyond his level.

Even for someone as naturally talented as Shen Xuan, it took half a year to completely refine this treasure.

At this moment.

Sitting cross-legged, Shen Xuan had five hearts facing heaven, eyes slightly closed.

The Spiritual Qi input in the Practice Room was set to maximum.

The sound of "rustling" arose.

The River and Sea Map slowly unfolded before Shen Xuan.

Four rivers and a sea, waves rising and falling, surging and crashing continuously.

It seemed to synchronize subtly with Shen Xuan's breathing.

A vast Water Spiritual Power filled the entire Practice Room.

Shen Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

What met his gaze was the eternal, majestic Grand River and Sea.

Surrounding him, an immense Water Spiritual Power flowed with his will, forming waves of tidal booms, harboring power akin to moving mountains and overturning seas.

The Dao Foundation Spirit Sea within his dantian, heavy with Water Spiritual Power like a mighty ocean, flowed ceaselessly, circulating endlessly.

A subtle connection seemed to form between the Dao Foundation Spirit Sea and the River and Sea Map.

"Knife, spear, sword, shield, hammer..."

With Shen Xuan's shout, the River and Sea Map condensed into weapons and magical treasures made of pure Water Spiritual Power, their green-blue shine emitting a ghostly light.

With a thought from Shen Xuan.

[Ice Soul Cold Water Technique]!

All those weapons and magical treasures solidified into Profound Ice.

"With this, there's an inexhaustible supply of weapons and magical treasures now!"

Shen Xuan gazed at his work, exhaled a long breath.

He had completely refined the River and Sea Map!

Thus, he was confident enough to venture out of the sect to hunt Tier Two Top Grade Water Demons!

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