To quickly switch to a better Cultivation Technique,
Su Bai cultivated medicinal herbs on both ends.
The Spiritual Qi in the Da Wu World was thin, and there was no Spiritual Vein.
She could only rely on Creation Essence to increase the age of the plants.
But Wumu Island, this place, was Su Bai's own Dao field.
It even had a second-order Spiritual Vein.
After the medicinal fields were set up, she didn't need to manage them much.
Su Bai's life was very regular.
In the mornings, she delved into Formations; in the afternoons, she tended to the Spiritual Fields and medicinal fields.
Evenings were spent meditating and Cultivating.
Occasionally, she would make time to open a Pill Furnace and refine Medicinal Pills to replenish her own supply.
Inside the Pill Refining Room.
Su Bai looked at her Pill Furnace.
From time to time, she threw in a piece of Wumu.
This Wumu was indeed a good item.
Not only could it be made into talismans, but it could also be made into Spiritual firewood.
Qi Refining Cultivators themselves didn't have enough Spiritual Power, so they generally needed to choose good Spiritual wood to burn when refining Medicinal Pills.
There was also a knack to this.
If the Spiritual wood wasn't good enough, it would prevent the flame's temperature from rising sufficiently.
Or the temperature would fluctuate, high and low.
This easily led to Alchemy failure.
This Wumu was very stable.
With Su Bai's not-so-masterful technique, the success rate of the Medicinal Pills was still guaranteed.
Although, by the standards of a typical Alchemist's skill, Su Bai's ability barely broke even.
She even incurred a slight loss.
But then again, Su Bai had Creation Essence.
She could Cultivate Spirit Medicine herself, so she didn't have to worry about losing everything to Alchemy.
As the Wumu burned, the temperature of the Pill Furnace was maintained very well.
Su Bai continuously cast various Incantations into the Pill Furnace.
When the time was ripe,
She opened the Pill Furnace to retrieve the Medicinal Pills.
Using the technique taught in the Alchemist's Legacy, she extracted the Medicinal Pills from the furnace.
Su Bai looked at the seven Medicinal Pills that had just come out of the furnace, floating in the air.
The Medicinal Pills were all plump and round when they first emerged.
But soon, two of the Medicinal Pills dulled in luster and cracked, becoming bad Medicinal Pills.
This was within Su Bai's expectations.
Immediately after, three more Medicinal Pills dulled in luster; although they didn't crack, their originally round surfaces were now covered with small pits, making them inferior Medicinal Pills.
Finally, only two Medicinal Pills remained, warm and perfectly formed, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance.
"Medium Grade Huanglong Pill, no Pill lines..."
"Consider it a consolation prize."
Seeing that a batch of Medicinal Pills could only achieve such an effect, Su Bai slightly shook her head, clearly dissatisfied with her technique.
She still needed to practice more.
"No wonder powerful Alchemists are so popular. I don't lack Spirit Medicine and can refine Medicinal Pills self-sufficiently. If I didn't have talent or Creation Essence, I definitely wouldn't continue to be an Alchemist."
She crushed the three bad Medicinal Pills; these could just be buried somewhere later.
As for the inferior Medicinal Pills, although they had some pill toxins, their medicinal effects were not bad and could be given to some Loose Cultivators who lacked money.
The remaining Medium Grade Huanglong Pills were for Su Bai herself to consume for Cultivation.
For Su Bai, her Qi Refining Stage - Mid Phase cultivation consuming Medium Grade Medicinal Pills was sufficient.
When she reached the Qi Refining Stage - Late Phase later, her technique would presumably have improved enough to refine High Grade Medicinal Pills.
However, Su Bai's peaceful days didn't last long.
Three months later.
Su Bai sensed someone outside the Formation.
She waved the Formation flag, opening a gap.
Allowing the person to enter.
She saw Xu Changge slowly descend in front of Su Bai, stepping on a square handkerchief.
"Xu Daoyou, when did you return? Last time you invited me out, I was in closed-door Cultivation, so I feel a bit embarrassed."
Su Bai first apologized to Xu Changge.
Upon hearing this, Xu Changge merely smiled faintly.
"Fellow Daoist Su, there's no need for us to be so formal now, is there?"
"Since I'm here as a guest, aren't you going to invite me in for a seat?"
Xu Changge lightly raised her jade hand and smoothed her hair.
"It was my oversight, Xu Daoyou, please come in."
Su Bai welcomed Xu Changge into her small pavilion.
Then, she brewed Spiritual tea and served it.
Only then did the two begin to chat.
Xu Changge mainly spoke about her experiences and gains from her trip to Leize Trading Market.
When she brought this up, she looked a bit troubled.
With resources monopolized by the Sects, it was too difficult for Loose Cultivators to achieve Foundation Establishment.
Su Bai naturally agreed with this.
After all, the Cultivation Technique she was currently Cultivating was still the "Essence Cultivation Qi Refining Art."
If she had a Three Spiritual Root and Cultivated Cultivation Techniques like the "Changchun Art" or "Blazing Flame Art," her Cultivation speed would definitely be much faster.
Unfortunately, she Cultivated a Cultivation Technique with no attribute requirements.
Later, having achieved success in her Cultivation, she naturally had no thoughts of changing it.
Anyway, they were all common goods.
However, after the Foundation Establishment Stage, she would definitely have to change her Cultivation Technique.
After Xu Changge finished complaining about her own matters, she chatted with Su Bai about her insights regarding Formations.
Su Bai wasn't in the mood for the previous gossip, but she liked this topic.
The two conversed happily.
All things considered, Xu Changge had been out for half a year.
Including the round trip, she hadn't actually stayed in Leize Trading Market for too long, only attending one auction before returning.
This time, Xu Changge came to find Su Bai.
She still intended to invite her.
"Although I didn't get the auxiliary medicinal ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Pill at the auction this time, I did get a piece of news: at the auction in Baifeng Town, a month's journey from here, half a year from now, there will be a Spiritual item that aids Foundation Establishment—a small bottle of Stalactite Jade Liquid, which can help Qi Refining Peak Cultivators increase their chance of Foundation Establishment by half a percent."
Qi Refining Cultivators only lived for about one hundred and twenty years.
The best time for Breakthrough was before sixty years of age.
It could be said that every second counted.
As long as there was news of a Spiritual item that could help with Foundation Establishment, it would definitely attract a large number of Qi Refining Cultivators.
After Su Bai listened to Xu Changge's narration,
She also learned about the situation in Baifeng Town.
She furrowed her brows.
According to Xu Changge's account, this news was not exclusive.
Many Families and Loose Cultivators would certainly go to participate in the auction.
This was the problem.
When there were too many people, it became a mixed bag, and it was inevitable that some would harbor ulterior motives.
"Fellow Daoist Su, how about it? Will you go with me?"
Facing Xu Changge's second invitation,
Su Bai returned a polite smile.
Then, she awkwardly rubbed her nose.
"I apologize, Xu Daoyou, I won't be going this time either. Recently, I've had some insights in my Cultivation, and it's not suitable for me to go out."
Su Bai's words almost choked Xu Changge.
If it weren't for her good upbringing, Xu Changge would have already cursed.
She had sincerely helped Su Bai many times.
Yet every time she came to invite Su Bai out, this shorty would always decline.
As if afraid of jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards outside.
She clearly also Cultivated Body Refining, possessing true powerful strength, capable of killing three Qi Refining Stage - Late Phase Cultivators with her Qi Refining Stage - Mid Phase cultivation, so why was she so timid?
But Xu Changge couldn't force her.
She could only shake her head helplessly and say:
"Forget it, you Cultivate well."
After saying that, Xu Changge was about to leave.
But Su Bai called out to her.
Just as Xu Changge thought Su Bai had changed her mind,
Su Bai shamelessly said to Xu Changge:
"Ahem, Xu Daoyou, if you're going out, could you help me buy some things?"
Su Bai somewhat awkwardly handed Xu Changge a Jade Slip.
Xu Changge looked at it and saw that what she was asked to look out for were some Legacies related to Artifact Refining, Beast Taming, Puppets, and other immortal cultivation arts, as well as Spirit Medicine seeds, and the collection of Artifact Refining Materials, and finally, a High Grade defensive Magical Artifact.
This was treating her as a procurement officer!
"Spirit Stones are not a problem. If it's not enough, I'll sell some Medicinal Pills later; I definitely won't let you suffer a loss."
As if worried that Xu Changge would think she was poor, Su Bai added.
Indicating that her Family fortune was substantial, and she should buy whatever was on the Jade Slip.
Xu Changge nodded.
"If I see them, I'll help you buy them back." "Fellow Daoist Su, I am a few years older than you. I hope that when I return next time, you can call me Sister Xu."
Xu Changge left these words and departed from Su Bai's Dao field.
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