Chapter 457: Chapter 456: Master Fushui’s Persuasion
The array opened, and Bai Ziyue walked to the door together with Qiu Dashang.
"This must be Master Kunlun, I presume. I am Jin Fushui of the Qingxu Sect, honored to meet Master Kunlun."
Master Fushui glanced over, noticing Qiu Dashang standing half a step behind Bai Ziyue. Although Bai Ziyue’s aura was not evident, it was clearly in the Divine Realm of the Immortal Technique Realm, prompting him to bow slightly with full courtesy.
"I am Jin Ting of the Qingxu Sect, honored to meet Master Kunlun."
"Xu Ming of the Qingxu Sect, honored to meet Master Kunlun."
Master Jin Ting and Immortal Master Xu Ming also quickly spoke up.
"I’ve long heard of Master Fushui’s name, and it’s a great honor to meet you now.
As for the title of ’Master,’ in the presence of Master Fushui and Master Jin Ting, I dare not accept such respect. Why don’t we address each other as fellow Daoists, or you may call me Master Kunlun instead."
Bai Ziyue returned the gesture, humbly saying.
"Very well."
Master Fushui and Master Jin Ting nodded slightly, developing a great deal of goodwill toward Bai Ziyue.
Afterwards, the group sat in the hall of the cave dwelling, taking their seats one by one.
Naturally, Qiu Dashang was by the side, respectfully serving tea.
"The reason for my unannounced visit is actually to seek the assistance of Fellow Daoist Kunlun."
After some pleasantries, Master Fushui quickly spoke up.
"Please, go on."
Bai Ziyue was slightly surprised, as he originally thought they had come to win him over; he did not expect they were genuinely here to request his alchemical skills.
Despite his surprise, his expression remained unchanged, exuding extreme composure.
"Have you heard of the Red Blood Qilin Beast?
On this occasion, one of my junior brothers encountered this Red Blood Qilin Beast, which possesses a divine beast bloodline, while he was out. He was afflicted with Qilin fire poison, and his mind was invaded by Qilin True Fire. Though he narrowly escaped with his life, he is now gravely injured and on the brink of death with little time left.
Having heard of your illustrious name, we came to seek your aid in refining a spiritual pill."
Without hesitating, Master Fushui quickly spoke up.
"Red Blood Qilin Beast?
If such an exotic species reaches the Divine Realm level, it is certain that they would have refined a trace of Qilin True Fire within their bodies.
This True Fire is indeed incredibly powerful, not only capable of incinerating all things and rivaling Golden Core True Fire, but the flames also contain fire poison. This poison is extraordinarily insidious, burning the divine thoughts and soul, akin to a relentless affliction, extremely difficult to rid.
The fact that your junior brother was able to escape with his life while being burned by such flames is indeed a testament to his exceptional skills.
However, hearing your account, it seems your junior brother is gravely injured and near death, likely because of being entangled by the fire poison, forming the rare Rotting God Poison Fire Miasma.
This ominous miasma, let’s not even say for a Divine Realm cultivator, but even a Golden Core True Monarch would find it troublesome, requiring at least two months of mental focus to eradicate.
For treatment with spiritual pills, I recommend using the Nine Bends Divine Recovery Pill, Celestial Heart Soul Lock Pill, or the Great Freedom Golden Core.
Moreover, if you have an item that anchors the soul, it would be much simpler—a single Third-Grade Antidote Pill would suffice."
Bai Ziyue briefly pondered, then quickly offered several solutions.
Many of these spirit pill formulas were actually obtained from various sects within the Desolate Ancient Realm.
Although they could not be realized due to a lack of materials and their higher-grade nature, Bai Ziyue had copied them all.
Now, within the Cloud-piercing Mountain Range, there’s a chance they may come to light.
Moreover, after some research, he discovered that many of these pill formulas he possessed were rare and invaluable in this area.
Master Fushui was dumbfounded.
Even Master Jin Ting and Immortal Master Xu Ming were completely astounded.
After discovering their junior brother’s severe injuries, they naturally sought solutions immediately, even consulting True Monarch Lingjiu for a diagnosis. After a discussion with two Initial-Stage Third-Grade Alchemists, they determined that only the Nine Bends Divine Recovery Pill could completely cure the persistent miasma.
Yet, Bai Ziyue, upon hearing about Xuu Jin’s situation, even without seeing the specifics of his injuries, instantly proposed three to four different solutions...
"Which method is the safest and most reliable? One that, if possible, would not damage Junior Brother Xuu Jin’s foundation or affect his path of cultivation?"
Master Fushui dared not mention the Nine Bends Divine Recovery Pill because, although effective, both Initial-Stage Third-Grade Alchemists noted there would be some side effects.
Previously, the priority was just to save their junior brother, not considering other aspects. But seeing Bai Ziyue’s skill, he naturally hoped for a better outcome.
"The Nine Bends Divine Recovery Pill is the simplest and indeed effective, but it lacks the ability to repair the damage caused by the miasma, which means your junior brother would essentially lose any future prospects on his cultivation path.
The Celestial Heart Soul Lock Pill is better in this regard but only restores the physical body, not addressing the damage to the divine thoughts and soul.
The Great Freedom Golden Core offers the best results, simultaneously restoring the physical body and divine thoughts and soul. Consuming this pill also brings about a spiritual insight, making it an excellent pill for breaking through barriers.
If a Peak Divine Realm cultivator possesses a Great Freedom Golden Core, their chances of advancing to the Golden Core Realm would increase by thirty percent.
However, while this spiritual pill is excellent, it is also one of the top-ranked spiritual pills among Third-Grade pills, with a value exceeding many Fourth-Grade spiritual pills.
However, the materials were too difficult to find, a Fourth-Grade Spirit Wood Heart, phoenix tree leaves, Enlightenment Flower... Even if one combed through an entire sect’s territory, it would likely take decades or even a century to gather enough for a single furnace.
*Although I had some confidence in refining them, even a skilled woman cannot cook without rice.*
"Therefore, I recommend daoist friend use the last method."
Bai Ziyue, after a brief analysis, then spoke.
"Using the method of the Third-Grade Antidote Pill?"
Master Fushui was slightly surprised, then said somewhat hesitantly, "This method is indeed feasible, but the premise is that one must have a treasure to anchor the soul.
This way, even if the soul jumps out of the body, the Rotting God Poison Fire Miasma cannot interfere with the soul, and indeed the Third-Grade Antidote Pill would be sufficient to remove this miasma.
But a treasure that can anchor the soul is an extremely valuable item.
*Where would I find one so suddenly?*"
"Coincidentally, I happen to have a piece of Profound Infant Soul Nourishing Jade with me."
Bai Ziyue slightly smiled, waved his hand, and a jade box sealed with a spirit talisman appeared in his hand.
Opening the jade box, a black Profound Jade, over three feet wide and two inches long, immediately appeared before everyone’s eyes.
This black Profound Jade was precisely something he had acquired from the storage bag of the Gu God Sect Leader, Miao Dingzhen, after he was slain. It should have been something the latter had fortuitously obtained from the Gang Wind Canyon.
This Profound Jade was naturally extremely precious, but keeping it was rather useless for him, so it’s better given to Xu Jin, and he could even gain a favor.
"Profound Infant Soul Nourishing Jade?"
Master Jin Ting, seeing the Profound Jade, was instantly startled and couldn’t help but speak, "This can specifically heal cultivators’ soul injuries. Even if the divine thought is severely damaged, or even if half of the Three Souls and Seven Spirits are lost, as long as the soul is fostered in this Profound Jade, it can recover completely.
This is indeed a treasure for treating soul injuries.
Once Junior Brother Xuu’s soul can be anchored with this Soul Jade, it won’t take long for him to recover completely.
As for his physical body, as Fellow Daoist Kunlun mentioned, a Third-Grade Antidote Pill would suffice. Even if it’s not a complete recovery, doesn’t our Qingxu Sect have enough Spirit Pills for body recovery?
It shouldn’t take more than a month or two before Junior Brother Xuu is fully recovered."
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Kunlun."
Master Fushui’s face immediately displayed an expression of extreme joy, he stood and bowed deeply, extremely sincere.
"No need to be so polite, it’s just within my capabilities.
Coincidentally, I have a spare bottle of antidote pills, you can have one."
Bai Ziyue chuckled, waved his hand, and a Spirit Pill gourd flew out, landing gently in Master Fushui’s hand.
"This is, a Third-Grade High-tier Antidote Pill."
Master Fushui was slightly surprised, then hesitated slightly and asked, "What about the compensation?"
"How about ten cultivation techniques directly pointing to the peak of the Divine Realm?"
Bai Ziyue thought for a moment and then asked.
Spirit Stones were not something he lacked, and after thinking, the matter of subsequent cultivation techniques seemed more pressing. As Master Fushui had no intention to recruit him, he could only come up with another way.
"No problem, within three days, the techniques will be presented automatically."
Master Fushui’s eyes flashed as he immediately guessed part of the reason, inwardly astonished. Was it possible that this Kunlun Daoist was already on the path of creating his own cultivation techniques? Otherwise, why would he need so many Divine Realm Techniques without regard for their grades?
However, ten techniques directly pointing to the peak of the Divine Realm were difficult for others. Even though the sect had many techniques, they did not have the authority to use or teach them.
But for him, who controlled Blood Peak City with countless early opportunities, it was nothing.
Nevertheless, his mind became active with thoughts, secretly delighted, yet cautiously asked, "Could I know to what extent Master Kunlun’s alchemical skills have reached?"
Both Master Jin Ting and Xu Ming turned their gaze over immediately.
Even Qiu Dashang perked up his ears at this moment.
"Just Third-Grade High Tier."
Bai Ziyue lightly smiled, not intending to hide it.
"A Third-Grade High-tier Alchemist."
Master Fushui took a deep breath, his eyes suddenly glowing with brilliance, and he hurriedly continued, "I heard that the daoist friend is a wandering cultivator, yet still a Loose Cultivator.
Do you have any intentions of settling here?
If you’re interested, I, Jin Fushui, can still speak within the Qingxu Sect and can act as a guarantor to introduce Master Kunlun into our Qingxu Sect.
If that’s not feasible, I can still ask True Monarch Lingjiu to speak on your behalf.
There’s no need to worry about treatment either, as it would not disgrace your status."
Immediately after, Master Jin Ting swiftly spoke, his tone full of temptation, "Do not worry about being ridiculed, daoist friend. Currently, our Qingxu Sect’s Pill Treasure Hall is neither here nor there. Other than the hall master being a Fourth-Grade Initial Stage Alchemist, the finest alchemical technique belongs to Master Dan Jun, who is merely a Third-Grade Middle-Tier Alchemist.
Once you join our Qingxu Sect, there is a real possibility of becoming the hall master of the Pill Treasure Hall in the future."