Chapter 319: Trading for a Jin Dan-Forming Pill

Seeing that Gu Qingzhao had awakened, Qin Ming placed her on the bed.

"Fellow Daoist Gu, the gu poison within your body has just been expelled; your physique is still very weak and requires a period of recuperation."

Having said this, Qin Ming placed a high-grade healing pill into Gu Qingzhao's mouth.

The pill melted the moment it entered her mouth; in an instant, Gu Qingzhao felt a warm current traverse her entire body, and her injuries recovered seventy to eighty percent immediately.

This was evidently some sort of extremely sophisticated third-tier healing spiritual pill.

Color returned to Gu Qingzhao's pale face, and she thanked Qin Ming: "Many thanks, Qin Qianbei, for saving my life; I have no way to repay this debt."

"It was merely a trivial matter; Fellow Daoist Gu and I have known each other for many years, so naturally, I would not stand idly by when you encountered such a great calamity," Qin Ming said with a faint smile.

"By the way, why did Fellow Daoist Gu suffer from such severe gu poisoning? I heard you went to the State of Liang for training, but from my observation, your injuries do not seem to have been caused by an attack from ghostly entities."

Gu Qingzhao remained silent for a moment before speaking: "I vaguely recall that while eradicating ghostly entities near the Taihu Ruins, someone took me by surprise; I was ambushed by a demonic cultivator at the Jin Dan stage."

"Fortunately, I had a few life-preserving items to escape with; otherwise, I would never have returned."

Hearing this, Qin Ming's brows furrowed slightly: "Oh? A demonic cultivator?"

"I did not expect the demonic path's reach to extend so far."

"It seems they have some scheme in mind."

The three high envoys of the Yin Mo Sect that Qin Ming had previously slain had a very clear objective: they were after the Gouyu Jin Guang Mirror, a magical treasure within the White Bone Wang Dian.

The appearance of people from the Modaoliu Sect there was likely driven by the same intention.

However, this made Qin Ming think of something rather unfavorable.

That was the fact that Elder Qingxuan Laozu and the others had already joined forces with two Jin Dan high envoys from the Li Huo Palace, venturing deep into the Taihu Ruins with the intention of slaying the White Bone True Person.

Even with a great cultivator at the peak of the Jin Dan stage making a move, with demonic shadows reappearing at such a critical moment, affairs would likely take an unexpected turn.

"I must also congratulate Qin Qianbei on advancing to the mid-stage of the Jin Dan realm, taking another step forward on the immortal path," Gu Qingzhao said, straightening her body.

During this period, she had naturally heard quite a bit about Qin Ming's deeds.

She had not expected that the gap between the two of them would grow wider and wider.

"I observe that Fellow Daoist Gu's cultivation has also improved significantly; you have already broken through to the peak of Foundation Establishment and are only one step away from the great Dao of the Jin Dan."

"It seems that tempering one's cultivation through actual combat indeed has its merits."

Hearing this, a hint of dejection appeared in Gu Qingzhao's expression: "Although it is said to be only one step, this step is like a heavenly moat, blocking the majority of cultivators."

Qin Ming naturally understood her meaning; without sufficient opportunity, the vast majority of cultivators at the peak of Foundation Establishment would find it difficult to cross the great mountain of the Jin Dan.

After pondering carefully for a moment, he raised his hand to set up a barrier, then took out an exquisite jade bottle and handed it to Gu Qingzhao:

"Fellow Daoist Gu, I still have one Jin Dan-Forming Pill here, which I can trade to you."

Buzz~ Upon hearing the three words 'Jin Dan-Forming Pill,' Gu Qingzhao's mind went completely blank.

Was this not the object that countless people dreamed of day and night?

At the same time, she also guessed to some extent that Qin Ming must already be capable of refining such a heaven-defying item as the Jin Dan-Forming Pill.

Qin Ming also knew that if he were to simply gift the Jin Dan-Forming Pill to Gu Qingzhao, given her strong-willed and aloof character, she would most likely refuse to accept it.

Therefore, he handled it in the form of a transaction; this way, Gu Qingzhao would be able to accept it.

Gu Qingzhao's heart beat faster; her delicate hands accepted the Jin Dan-Forming Pill from Qin Ming, and she asked with some disbelief: "Qin Qianbei, this item is far too precious..."

"I..."

"Fellow Daoist Gu, please accept it; the Jin Dan-Forming Pill is already useless to me, and sooner or later, I will have to take it out to exchange for resources anyway."

"It might as well be traded to you now, especially since this is exactly what you lack most at present," Qin Ming said with a smiling expression.

Hearing this, Gu Qingzhao ceased her pretense of modesty; after steadying her mind, she continued to ask: "I wonder what conditions Qin Qianbei requires in exchange?"

"One hundred and twenty top-grade spiritual stones, or resources of equivalent value; you may give them to me at any time," Qin Ming said.

"Let this matter be known only to yourself." Hearing this, Gu Qingzhao felt a warmth in her heart; she naturally understood that Qin Ming had already offered an extremely favorable price.

Resources like the Jin Dan-Forming Pill have a price but no market; they hardly circulate in the outside world, and once one appears, its value would surpass this price within minutes.

"Then many thanks, Qin Qianbei; I will certainly remember this great kindness of today," Gu Qingzhao nodded and agreed.

Qin Ming said indifferently: "Fellow Daoist Gu need not be polite; I will not be staying long after this return, as I plan to travel to Great Jin, and I do not know when I will come back."

"I hope that the next time we meet, Fellow Daoist Gu and I can address each other simply as fellow daoists."

Hearing that Qin Ming was leaving again, and moreover heading to the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty, a trace of loss flashed imperceptibly across Gu Qingzhao's expression.

In her heart, she had long since developed an inexplicable affection for Qin Ming.

However, she understood Qin Ming very well.

He wholeheartedly pursued the great Dao of longevity; surely, before reaching the Nascent Soul stage, he would absolutely not be bound by matters of romantic love.

Moreover, their cultivations were separated by a heavenly moat.

Thus, she said to Qin Ming: "Then I wish Fellow Daoist Qin a smooth path on the immortal Dao."

Qin Ming nodded, then stood up and said:

"Very well, your second uncle and the others are probably getting anxious; I shall take my leave first."

"I still need to discuss the matter of the Taihu Ruins with Fellow Daoist Nalan; I hope there is still time before the demonic path makes their move."

"Alright."

After Qin Ming exited the room on the seventh floor and had just reached the ground level, Gu Tongshan, Huangfu Qi, and several others quickly gathered around him.

"Qin Qianbei, how did it go?"

Gu Tongshan asked with a face full of anticipation.

"Fellow Daoist Gu is out of danger; you may go up and see her."

As soon as Qin Ming spoke these words, faces of joy appeared on everyone present.

"Many thanks for Qin Qianbei's great kindness!"

Subsequently, the members of the Mirror Snow Pavilion ascended.

"Fellow Daoist Nalan, come here for a moment; I have words to speak with you in private," Qin Ming called out to Nalan Xi.

Nalan Xi also revealed a look of confusion, yet still walked over and asked, "Fellow Daoist Qin, has something happened?"

Since Qin Ming spoke thus, requiring a private conversation, it was certainly due to some reason.

"It is like this; just now, when Fellow Daoist Gu awakened, he said..."

He recounted the entire course of events, from beginning to end, to Nalan Xi.

After listening, Nalan Xi's expression became exceedingly grave: "Disaster! Fellow Daoist Qingxuan has already led people into the Taihu Ruins; if those old fellows from the Modaoliu Sect take the opportunity to meddle from within..."

"The consequences would be unthinkable."

She pondered carefully for a moment, then decided firmly, "I intend to go to the State of Liang to support several fellow Daoists; I wonder what Fellow Daoist Qin thinks?"

"In that case, Qin Mou will also go take a look, though I shall not descend into the ruins themselves."

"If we encounter people from the Demonic Path on the periphery, we can indeed make a move."

"That is excellent! With Fellow Daoist Qin's help, our chances of success will increase significantly."

Subsequently.

Qin Ming and the other flew in the direction of the State of Liang.

(End of Chapter)