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Chapter 726 - 409: Heading Towards_2

Chapter 726: Chapter 409: Heading Towards_2

This could only be the work of Elder Zuo helping him, ensuring that his cultivation wasn’t affected by any issues with the Spiritual Energy.

He examined the condition within his body and discovered that his realm had reached the Middle Stage of the Golden Core Middle Stage, jumping from one-third to half-way of the progress.

"Thank you, Elder Zuo!" Li Shiming bowed deeply to Elder Zuo in gratitude.

"No need to thank me; I merely made a mention," Elder Zuo chuckled, dismissing the thanks with a wave of his hand as he helped Li Shiming up.

He didn’t regard Li Shiming as a junior, but rather treated him as an equal.

This change had actually begun subtly shifting as soon as Li Shiming ascended to the Golden Core Middle Stage.

Everyone knew that Li Shiming’s advancement to the Late-stage Golden Core was inevitable, and once Li Shiming reached the Late-stage Golden Core, he would be capable of concocting Fourth-grade Spirit Pills.

As for the level of Li Shiming’s alchemy skills, any Golden Core cultivator on the Beishu Continent could confidently testify that he was the top Alchemy Master of the Beishu Continent.

And when Li Shiming could concoct Fourth-grade Spirit Pills, that meant the Nascent Soul Ancestors could enjoy the effects of High Grade Fourth Grade Spirit Pills, whose efficacy was several times that of mid and low-level Fourth-grade Spirit Pills.

The preciousness of Fourth Grade Spiritual Medicine, the gap between them, is truly vast.

Although the Nascent Soul Ancestors did not voice it, they all understood this point in their hearts.

In fact, this invitation was nothing less than recognition of Li Shiming’s equal status by Ancestor Lu and Elder Sword of the Senluo Sect.

"Elder Zuo, I heard you have extremely high-quality spiritual spring water; I wonder if I could have some to share, as I happen to have some Spirit Tea that needs brewing!" With no further words of thanks, Li Shiming smiled and proposed.

"Haha, I never have enough of your Spirit Tea; this time I must drink more!" Elder Zuo joyfully laughed as he brought out the spiritual spring water.

Li Shiming took out a Third Grade Tea Set, and seeing such luxurious tea apparatus, not only did the Great Elder’s disciples and Ye Jingxian’s eyes widen in astonishment, but even Elder Zuo himself shook his head with a smile.

Li Shiming, of course, didn’t explain that the Third Grade Tea Set was his spoils of battle, and using it wasn’t to flaunt his wealth.

There was no need for him to show off his wealth; any cultivator on the Beishu Continent who had heard of his name was well-aware of his riches.

An Alchemy Master who never failed, one whom all Golden Core cultivators sought out for alchemy services, could find acquiring wealth too easily.

Moreover, no cultivator would envy this way of acquiring wealth, as gaining riches through one’s own abilities is recognized and respected among cultivators.

The reason he used the Third Grade Tea Set was that it could maximize the spirit and flavor of the Third Grade Spirit Tea.

He used Spirit Tea that he had grown and roasted himself, particularly the highest quality tips which he generally reserved for his own personal enjoyment.

He skillfully brewed the Third Grade Spirit Tea, using Red Sun Spirit Fire to heat it in the process.

Elder Zuo watched Li Shiming’s tea brewing, nodding continuously. He saw Li Shiming fully bringing out the fragrances and spirituality of the Third Grade Spirit Tea. Although this process was much simpler than alchemy, it shared a mysteriously similar finesse.

Li Shiming now had much free time — this meant he had many brains in an idle state, although he was actually doing many things simultaneously.

Take his daily life on Sword Holding Peak, for example: he controlled eleven Silver Corpses with eleven brains working in the subterranean factory space for research experiments; another brain managed another Silver Corpse handling reception duties, transferring Spiritual Medicines and Spirit Pills.

He had another brain controlling a Silver Corpse Nanming during cultivation, and another brain managing the Heavenly Ghost switching between three living dead bodies for cultivation, with another brain always keeping him in the state of cultivating the "Greedy Heaven Sleep Dream Technique."

Additionally, there was the cultivation of his primary and secondary Cultivation Techniques, along with Alchemy and Artifact Refining.

While he seemed extremely busy, to someone with one hundred and ninety-one brains at his disposal, there were always a lot of idle brains each day.

This allowed him time to ponder over many things, including how to enhance the brewing of Spirit Tea, which was one such matter he had given much thought to.

"Elder Zuo, please try this!" Li Shiming said, presenting the first cup of Spirit Tea to Elder Zuo.

Elder Zuo received the cup, sniffed it lightly, and a smile spread across his face.

Li Shiming then served two cups of Spiritual Tea to the Great Elder’s disciple and Ye Jingxian. While they were juniors to Elder Zuo, to Li Shiming, they were his peers.

The last cup was his own. After taking a light sip of the Spiritual Tea, he savored the delicate essence within it.

No matter how many times he drank it, this Spiritual Tea, processed with nano-level precision, always gave him an inexplicable sense of pleasure.

Combined with the "Greedy Heaven Sleep Dream Technique," his spirit improved quickly, but this increase paled in comparison with that of Body Refinement. Thus, it wasn’t especially remarkable on him.

"It is indeed a privilege to taste the Spiritual Tea personally prepared by you. If there’s ever a chance to obtain Fourth-grade Spirit Tea Leaves, I will definitely ask for your assistance!" Elder Zuo exclaimed, after emerging from the essence of the Spiritual Tea.

"Thank you for your constant support, Elder Zuo. Please take this box of Spiritual Tea for your enjoyment," said Li Shiming with a smile as he handed over a jade box.

Though there had been friction with Elder Zuo’s descendants, Elder Zuo had been good to him, a worthy predecessor.

Li Shiming had long intended to thank Elder Zuo, but opportunities were rare. Now, he took the chance to offer Third Grade Spirit Tea as a token of appreciation.

The amount of Third Grade Spirit Tea he offered wasn’t much, just two taels, but on the Beishu Continent, the two taels of Third Grade Spirit Tea he produced were extremely precious.

This related to his intentional reduction in the sale of Third Grade Spirit Tea. Except for those who relied on connections to obtain it from him, acquiring it through trade was not easy.

Elder Zuo accepted the jade box with a smile—there was no need for courtesy in this matter.

Li Shiming then took out two smaller jade boxes and handed them to Ye Jingxian and the Great Elder’s disciple, respectively.

The Great Elder’s disciple was surprised that Li Shiming had also given him a gift.

"Since we are traveling together, we are likewise connected by fate!" Li Shiming said with a smile.

"Thank you, Master Li!" the Great Elder’s disciple said earnestly in thanks.

Ye Jingxian remained silent but happily accepted the jade box.

"Big Sister, if you need anything, just come to me. I’m still your junior brother!" Li Shiming earnestly said to Ye Jingxian.

Ever since he advanced to the Golden Core Stage, the frequency of Ye Jingxian’s visits had noticeably decreased.

Especially after he reached the Middle Stage of Golden Core, she had not visited Sword Holding Peak again.

"That’s what you’ve said. I’ve prepared quite an array of Spiritual Medicines, and I’ve been waiting to see you!" Ye Jingxian instantly returned to her usual spirited demeanor, smiling.

It wasn’t that she avoided Li Shiming for reasons other than embarrassment; being the senior-most disciple, she felt awkward being weaker in cultivation compared to her junior brother Li Shiming, which made her hesitant to face him.

Today, after being addressed directly by Li Shiming, she reclaimed her straightforwardness.

"Bring as much as you have, and I won’t charge you!" Li Shiming said cheerfully, feeling very happy to see his senior sister as she always was.

The Great Elder’s disciple, who was standing aside, envied Ye Jingxian; he knew how beneficial Li Shiming’s promise was.

But what he did not realize was that Li Shiming understood Ye Jingxian’s character very well. Apart from her own Spirit Pills, unless it was an unavoidable relationship, Ye Jingxian would not send anything to Li Shiming.

As the enormous Flying Boat Magical Treasure sailed through the sky, a deliberate and willful connection was forming between Li Shiming and Elder Zuo, making their relationship increasingly harmonious.

Even the Great Elder’s disciple was added to Li Shiming’s list of friends, and Li Shiming learned his name was Wei Xi.

Previously, Wei Xi had always been in a semi-secluded state within the sect, focusing on his cultivation without interacting with the external world, hence he had barely any interaction with Li Shiming.

Of course, even among the cultivators who had interacted with Li Shiming, few could enter his list of friends, which implied the possibility of queue-jumping for Alchemy.

In an atmosphere of harmony, the enormous Flying Boat Magical Treasure passed through Jieshan Mountain Pass.