Chapter 940: Chapter 516: Gathering (Part 2)

Upon hearing his promise, all the Nascent Soul Cultivators laughed.

Master Jiang Hong wanted to say something, but only shook his head slightly. Since Li Shiming spoke, anything else he said would offend the Nascent Soul Cultivators present.

“Master Jiang, do you have any channels? I want to purchase a Fourth Grade Pill Furnace,” Li Shiming asked Master Jiang Hong as he thought of something.

“Now that you mention it, I almost forgot. You can first select a Fourth Grade Pill Furnace from the sect warehouse. Once you can refine a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Fourth Grade Spirit Pill, this Fourth Grade Pill Furnace will be the sect’s reward for you!” Master Jiang Hong lightly patted his head and replied with a smile.

Li Shiming’s eyes lit up. Although he had a Fourth Grade Pill Furnace, the Fourth-grade Fire Phoenix Treasure Tripod was a public furnace and could not be deeply recognized as a personal furnace.

A Nascent Soul Stage Alchemy Master without a private Fourth Grade Pill Furnace was somewhat unacceptable both in terms of alchemy and reputation.

Most importantly, with the ‘Nanming Leaving Fire’ Divine Skills reaching the Nascent Soul Stage, and with Divine Sense control, the ‘Nanming Leaving Fire’ could completely replace spiritual fire for alchemy.

That way, he could refine two furnaces of Spirit Pills simultaneously, greatly speeding up his alchemical processes.

“After the gathering ends, I’ll go with you to fetch it, along with the four sets of materials!” Master Jiang Hong continued.

“Master Li also has another chance to enter the Ten Thousand Beasts Cave Heaven. This time, he wants to subdue a Spiritual Pet with a Phoenix Clan bloodline!” Feng Lanxin reminded him from the side.

“Exactly, it wouldn’t do to belong to the Phoenix lineage and still have a Spiritual Pet with a Dragon Clan bloodline. It’s best to have one with a Phoenix Clan bloodline!” Zhang Kai chimed in with a smile.

“How can one accurately capture a Phoenix Clan bloodlined Spiritual Pet after entering the Ten Thousand Beasts Cave Heaven?” Li Shiming couldn’t help but ask.

He knew the sect had the Ten Thousand Beasts Cave Heaven, where sect cultivators could choose a spirit beast as a Spiritual Pet upon advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage.

This was also the only opportunity to enter. To enter the Ten Thousand Beasts Cave Heaven a second time, one would need to make significant contributions to the sect or exchange an astronomical amount of contribution points for the chance.

He didn’t have a strong need for a Spiritual Pet. With the Illusion Spirit Jiao, he was just waiting for it to surpass the Fourth-grade Heavenly Tribulation, as its talent was enough for it to become his most powerful helper.

He thought that if he entered the Ten Thousand Beasts Cave Heaven without capturing a Phoenix Clan bloodline Spiritual Pet, it would be hard to truly integrate into the Phoenix lineage.

Usually, it wasn’t noticeable, but when fighting alongside the other Nascent Soul Cultivators, if everyone else summoned a Phoenix Clan bloodline Spiritual Pet and he summoned a Dragon Clan bloodline Spiritual Pet, it wouldn’t feel right.

“Just add an ingredient to the Third Grade Spiritual Beast Essence Enhancement Pill, and it will attract Phoenix Clan bloodlined spirit beasts!” Master Jiang Hong answered with a smile.

He took out a Jade Scroll and tossed it to Li Shiming, who, upon receiving it, found that this was indeed the case.

“Master Li, you should refine more of those Third Grade Spiritual Beast Essence Enhancement Pills and choose the ones of the best quality. The better the quality, the stronger the spirit beasts you can attract!” Feng Lanxin added.

“I have quite a stash of Third-grade Beast Saliva Fruit. I’ll soon refine a batch of Third Grade Spiritual Beast Essence Enhancement Pills!” Li Shiming said with a smile.

Over the years, he had entrusted the mountain to the Spirit Plant Master. The Third-grade Beast Saliva Fruit belonging to his share had only been partially refined into food for the Illusion Spirit Jiao.

A small gathering had resolved many issues for Li Shiming.

After it ended, Master Jiang Hong accompanied him to collect four sets of Nascent Soul Middle Stage Fourth Grade Spirit Pill materials and then went to see Sect Master Ji, from whom he obtained permission to enter the sect’s Fourth Grade Pill Furnace warehouse.

Li Shiming, holding his Identity Jade Disc, stood in front of a tall tower, which was the sect’s warehouse location.

Contrary to his expectations, the sect’s warehouse wasn’t hidden somewhere but prominently stood in the most conspicuous position in the sect in the form of a tall tower.

This was related to the strength of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect. The sect had its confidence; even if cultivators coveted the treasures within, the sect had the ability to protect them.

Placing the sect’s warehouse in a conspicuous spot could also inspire the disciples to strive harder, eagerly completing sect tasks to gain the reward of entering the warehouse to choose treasures.

He placed his Identity Jade Disc on a stone platform in front of the tall tower, and a spatial energy enveloped him, transporting him inside the tower.

“You have the right to choose a Fourth Grade Pill Furnace!” an elderly voice announced as soon as he appeared inside the tower.

He surveyed his surroundings, finding himself in a small room filled with upright cabinets, each displaying a Fourth Grade Pill Furnace.

The room contained twenty-eight Fourth Grade Pill Furnaces.

He wasn’t sure if this was the entire stock of the sect, but just these twenty-eight Fourth Grade Pill Furnaces showcased the Ten Thousand Beast Sect’s heritage.

His Divine Sense scanned each Fourth Grade Pill Furnace; none were claimed, so he could make one his personal property through refinement.

As his Divine Sense scanned the first Fourth Grade Pill Furnace, he discovered its quality far exceeded that of the Fourth-grade Fire Phoenix Treasure Tripod.

It made sense, as the Fourth-grade Fire Phoenix Treasure Tripod was merely a Loose Cultivator’s furnace, incomparable to the Ten Thousand Beast Sect’s collection.

Li Shiming couldn’t help feeling overwhelmed by choice; each Fourth Grade Pill Furnace surpassed his expectations, each a quality piece among Fourth Grade Pill Furnaces.

Of course, all the Fourth Grade Pill Furnaces here were nearly the same in quality–choosing one over the other wouldn’t make much of a difference.

“Oh!” While scanning the twenty-eight Fourth Grade Pill Furnaces, he suddenly made a discovery.

He sensed a familiar aura on an entirely crimson Fourth Grade Pill Furnace.

“This is the aura of the ‘Nanming Leaving Fire’!” He was one hundred percent certain of it.

As he himself cultivated the ‘Nanming Leaving Fire,’ he couldn’t possibly mistake its aura.

Though the ‘Nanming Leaving Fire’ aura on this Fourth Grade Pill Furnace was faint, it was definitely unmistakable.

Upon further inspection, he developed a theory.

There’s a high chance that the previous owner of this Fourth Grade Pill Furnace cultivated the ‘Nanming Leaving Fire,’ leaving behind the residual aura of it.

Examining the Fourth Grade Pill Furnace, signs of use were evident, indicating the likelihood was strong.

He became interested in this Fourth Grade Pill Furnace. Since he couldn’t refine it, he couldn’t deeply understand the other Fourth Grade Pill Furnaces. Instead of selecting randomly, it made sense to choose the one with a former owner who practiced the ‘Nanming Leaving Fire.’

He picked up the Fourth Grade Pill Furnace and cast the Master Recognition Technique onto it.

After completing the recognition process, a spatial energy transported him out of the sect warehouse’s tower.

Li Shiming returned with a smile to his grotto. After recognizing it, he received detailed information about the Fourth Grade Pill Furnace.

The name of this Fourth Grade Pill Furnace was ‘Leaving Fire Pill Furnace.’ Just from its name, it was clear it had some connection to the ‘Nanming Leaving Fire.’

And indeed, besides supporting normal spiritual fire, the ‘Leaving Fire Pill Furnace’ had a special amplification for the ‘Nanming Leaving Fire,’ making it easier for a cultivator to use the ‘Nanming Leaving Fire’ for alchemy.

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It seemed the previous owner of the ‘Leaving Fire Pill Furnace,’ like Li Shiming, had the idea of using the ‘Nanming Leaving Fire’ for alchemy.

It’s important to know that ‘Nanming Leaving Fire’ is a fire attribute Divine Skill, superior to ordinary spiritual fire if well-controlled.

Li Shiming’s Red Sun Spirit Fire wasn’t of high grade, and even though it advanced with his cultivation, it would have required considerable resources to reach its current level without the fortification from cultivating the ‘Nanming Leaving Fire.’

An Alchemist needs extensive resources; investment in spiritual fire continues and is substantial.

Li Shiming was somewhat fortunate, needing less investment in his Red Sun Spirit Fire, which met the conditions for refining Fourth Grade Spirit Pills.