"Pill Notes, Comprehensive Guide to the Properties of Spiritual Herbs!"

Qi Ping looked at the two transcription books in his hands, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes.

Even though these are transcriptions, it doesn't affect his reading at all!

He really needed these things right now!

From now on, when setting the honey brewing plan, he finally has reference materials to consult and won't have to fumble around by himself.

"The pill notes from a Tier One Alchemist, containing some ordinary pill formulas and alchemy experience records. It's just a pity there's no high-level pill formula Brother Qi wanted..." Boss Gao said regretfully.

His capabilities made it difficult to access resources like high-level pill formulas.

The Comprehensive Guide to the Properties of Spiritual Herbs is fine, though not rampant, it's not particularly precious either.

However, the pill notes from that Tier One Alchemist were transcribed by chance, and thus were not easy to acquire.

"It's already quite rare! But these things are too valuable; maybe Boss Gao, you should take some Spirit Stones instead!"

Taking these two items for free, Qi Ping felt it took too much advantage of Boss Gao.

Especially that pill notes from a Tier One Alchemist; how could Qi Ping not know its value?

"Brother Qi, it's said that this is a gift to celebrate our new cooperation, I can't go back on my word... but as agreed, all future Spirit Honey will be sold to me. Now, business is tough, I'm counting on it to make ends meet..."

With this big business from Qi Ping, he could make a significant profit during this time.

As for the pill notes, he had transcribed several copies!

Using these as gifts for those in need is the perfect goodwill gesture, maintaining good relations.

And for those who need it, its value is far beyond what a few hundred Spirit Stones can measure, more precious and rare than a valuable Spiritual Medicine.

Of course, the premise is that these people are worth befriending and gifting; he is a businessman, needing to learn to assess situations and use his resources to gain more connections, only befriending, not making enemies...

...

After this transaction with Boss Gao, Qi Ping realized that with the current situation, it was difficult for Boss Gao to help him find suitable items anymore.

As his strength increased, the things Qi Ping needed were no longer easily satisfied by ordinary markets.

Thus, the Cyan Stone Marketplace indeed held little meaning for him.

Moving forward, if he wanted to obtain precious Spiritual Objects and Cultivation Techniques, the best channel remained the Cyan Origin Sect.

Unless he went to Qingtian City, the central city of the Qingtian Realm.

But there were too many strong individuals there, with many Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and occasionally even a Golden Core Cultivator could be seen.

If possible, Qi Ping really didn't want to go to places with so many strong individuals. Here in Qingshi County, where the "ceiling" was Foundation Establishment level, Qi Ping felt a bit safer.

Moreover, in a place like Qingtian City, inundated with powerful individuals, Qi Ping couldn't effectively deploy his beekeeping and Spirit Plant cultivation, and exposure could lead to being targeted by a Golden Core, resulting in a situation where he wouldn't even have a place to be buried.

Overall, for now, the Cloud Mist Mountain Range was the best place for his development!

Now, he just needed to sort out the channels for acquiring Cultivation Techniques and Spiritual Medicine...

Additionally, Qi Ping was still eyeing the den on Peak No.7 in Zone A, where the Spirit Beast Cultivation: Demon Insect Chapter was found, as the future development of his bee swarm, Tier Three and beyond, was reliant on it, so Qi Ping definitely wouldn't give up on that place. It's just that currently he lacked the courage and urgent need to explore that mysterious cave.

...

With Boss Gao leading the way, Qi Ping once again arrived at the courtyard of the tower-like man, Meng Yan.

Upon entering, there wasn't much change from last time.

It was still a very simple yard, almost devoid of decorations, even less so compared to the strange flowers, exotic plants, and Immortal Realm objects Old Zhou's yard used to have...

Only a wall in the living room decorated with various weapons and armors, mainly middle-grade and upper-grade magical artifacts, which were suitable for mid-stage to late-stage Qi Refining.

The arrangement of these decorations, along with the clanging sounds coming from underground, revealed the identity and character of its owner... A Tier One Artifact Refiner focused solely on artifact refining.

And these weapons, each worth over a hundred Spirit Stones, were simply displayed here, indicating the owner's considerable wealth.

After waiting in the living room for a while, the clanging sounds from underground finally stopped.

Soon after, a muscular man as strong as a tower, in the Ninth-Layer of Qi Refining, drenched in sweat, emerged.

"Sorry, sorry to keep you waiting, Brother Qi!" Meng Yan said in a hearty voice.

"It's no trouble at all, though I might be imposing on Lord Meng today..."

However, before Qi Ping could finish his sentence, Meng Yan interrupted him.

"No need to be so polite with me, according to Old Gao, you're probably younger than I am. If you don't mind, just call me Brother Meng! I don't like tea; how about some wine?"

As Meng Yan spoke, he pulled out two bottles of wine from his storage bag and continued:

"I recently managed to get two bottles of good wine, one brewed from Snow Lotus in the Northern Realm, with a refreshing taste; the other brewed from Fire Crow Root, spicy and invigorating. Qi brother, which one do you prefer?"

Faced with Meng Yan's straightforwardness, Qi Ping also responded directly:

"Meng brother, let's drink Fire Crow Wine then, thank you for the treat!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yan poured a full bowl for both Qi Ping and himself, and without further ado, grabbed one of the bowls and took a big gulp!

After a mouthful of wine, the fatigue on Meng Yan's face seemed to be wiped away immediately.

Meng Yan's face also showed a satisfied expression identical to when he drank with Old Head Zhou before,

Seeing Meng Yan's boisterous nature, Qi Ping no longer pretended to be cautious, but also picked up his bowl and took a bold sip.

This bowl of wine, he had just sensed with Natural Perception, didn't feel inappropriate to him.

And this time Qi Ping had observed Meng Yan as well, realizing this person had a unique aura similar to the green-clad lady Lin Qingshu.

This unique aura was also consistent with the type of Sword Intent.

In other words, Meng Yan was likely also a genius with extraordinary disposition, a genius with first-rate talent and disposition, adhering to his own philosophy of the Path of Immortality, unaffected by mundane views of status and hierarchy.

In fact, in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, true genius cultivators generally possess a determined Dao Heart, not easily swayed by worldly interference.

"The taste is like fire, spicy yet not harmful... good wine!"

Qi Ping praised after a sip.

Upon hearing this, Meng Yan also looked at Qi Ping in surprise.

"It seems Qi brother also appreciates wine!"

"My master enjoys this kind of thing periodically, so I occasionally drink some as well."

"Your master is?"

"A little old man at Fourth-Layer of Qi Refining, not very famous!"

"To teach a disciple like you, he must not be ordinary!"

"I am just an unremarkable person, how can I take such praise from Meng brother?"

Qi Ping was a bit puzzled upon hearing this; could it be that Meng Yan can see through illusions?

"Qi brother, don't be modest! That Li Fire Crow is discerning, it would never recognize an average person, so there must be something extraordinary about you, that's the first point; secondly, Qi brother, do you know a philosophy called 'Dao Heart Condenses and Mental Realm Emerges'?"

"Dao Heart Condenses and Mental Realm Emerges?"

Qi Ping shook his head; he had read many texts but had never seen this saying.

"Qi brother is a loose cultivator, not knowing is normal, this is also what my master personally told me, understanding a true meaning is a prerequisite for advancing to Golden Core, you should know this point, right?"

"This I do know, but what does it have to do with Dao Heart?"

Qi Ping nodded, this point he did know.

True meaning is a prerequisite for understanding the Power of Law, to condense a Golden Core, one must understand a true meaning of one law, using true meaning to condense the Golden Core.

At the same time, Meng Yan's words also made him more serious, Meng Yan's master is a strong Golden Core Stage cultivator!

"Of course it relates, because my master says, the more you cultivate to the late-stage Golden Core, the more you can perceive the importance of Dao Heart, only those with a determined Dao Heart can truly grasp the power of true meaning of law, not being controlled and enslaved by the Power of Law itself, becoming a true cultivator!"

"Those whose Dao Heart isn't strong easily become controlled by the Power of Law, unable to see the true nature of power! Heart Demon devouring, Spiritual Power uncontrolled, becoming slaves to the power of law, these are not new things in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, the more extreme the true meaning of law, the harder it is for cultivators to control..."

"Cultivators are not like many ordinary cultivators think, just resource-driven power seekers, these people can never truly explore the essence of cultivation, because it is just the basics..."

"My master told me, understanding Dao Heart and creating Mental Realm, it's best to start from the outset of the Path of Cultivation, so as to more fully experience one's entire path of cultivation, understanding one's Dao Heart, some insights can never be reached later."

"The first initial stage for a firm Dao Heart is to condense Mental Realm, the most representative are Sword Intent, Blade Intent, which represent the combination of true meaning of law and personal Dao Heart, such as Unfeeling Sword Intent, Red Dust Sword Intent, Guardian Sword Intent... which are all the union of true meaning of law and Dao Heart."

"And just now, when I saw Qi brother, I perceived you possessing a Mental Realm about to condense like mine, this Mental Realm cannot be covered by your ordinary Breath Concealment Technique..."

"Use this!"

After saying this, Meng Yan took out a Jade Slip from his storage bag and handed it to Qi Ping.

"This cultivation technique is called Fetal Breathing Technique, capable of concealing Spiritual Realm, Divine Soul, Mental Realm... and this Communication Jade Talisman, consider it a welcome gift for this meeting!"

"Currently, Cyan Origin Sect is beset with internal and external troubles, I wish to find an ally who is beyond their expectations and surveillance!"

"The Path of Immortality is not easy, Qi brother, you've come this far from a loose cultivator, it proves your extraordinary talent; in addition, I also trust the intuition of that Fire Crow..."

"Today I've been bold in speaking a bit much, I wonder, Qi brother, would you be willing to form an alliance with Meng? I can offer you any cultivation techniques and resources you desire as much as I can..."

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