[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-treasure-immortal-basin":3,"chapter-the-treasure-immortal-basin-the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-241":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Treasure Immortal Basin",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2355424,4608,"Chapter 241: Difficulty","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-241",241,"\u003Cp>\"What's the price?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still wanted this item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, it was a rare object, not easily seen in ordinary times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, each wisp of eldritch flame meant the death of a Golden Core cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Name your price...\" The fat cultivator crossed his arms and looked at He Pingsheng: \"You know my eldritch flame is a grade-three terrestrial material. If you can offer me something grade-three that moves me, I'll give it to you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If not, heh... sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't take spirit stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, a Foundation Establishment cultivator could not possess a grade-three item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the fat cultivator’s eyes held a hint of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng smiled, then pulled out a pill vial and said: \"Brother, what do you think of this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fat cultivator reached out, took the vial, and opened the lid!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His spiritual sense swept inside, and his expression shifted slightly. \"This is a grade-three pill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And of superior quality?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grade-three pills were already precious; superior quality made them even rarer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And... this... this is the Soul-Returning Pill? The one that repairs spiritual sense?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fat cultivator’s voice trembled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng had originally refined twenty-four Soul-Returning Pills for Zi Lan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave her two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining twenty-two, he refined into twelve supreme-grade and ten high-quality ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The supreme-grade ones were reserved for himself or his close relatives; the high-quality ones were intended for trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct!\" He Pingsheng said: \"Even if you one day reach the Golden Core realm, taking this pill after spiritual damage will restore you fully within days!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This pill can save your life in a critical moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent!\" The fat cultivator quickly capped the vial. \"Did you refine this yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng did not answer, offering him a foolish yet polite smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fat cultivator chuckled awkwardly. \"Heh... of course you didn't refine it yourself. Still, this pill is good...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just too few!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you had two, I'd agree to the exchange!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng smiled calmly. \"Brother, you're joking. Such an item—even one—is already the limit for a Foundation Establishment disciple like me. How could I possibly obtain two?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you feel its value is insufficient, I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you're not willing, then fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng felt his superior Soul-Returning Pills were slightly undervalued, but still exchangeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he gave this fat man two, he’d suffer a great loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine...\" The fat cultivator gritted his teeth. \"Exchange...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As He Pingsheng said, having this pill on hand when your spiritual sense is damaged meant an extra layer of safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barter has no absolute loss or gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It depends only on one’s mindset and need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here...\" He personally handed He Pingsheng the bottle burning with flame. \"Young brother, you must refine it quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This item is hard to preserve—after half a year at most, the eldritch flame will vanish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\" He Pingsheng nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a year?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need. He Pingsheng decided to refine it immediately upon returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The method to refine this eldritch flame was simple—similar to refining a magic treasure; just control its nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Collect...\" He Pingsheng placed the flame and the bottle together into a separate supreme-grade storage pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have a supreme-grade storage pouch? How enviable!\" The fat cultivator gazed with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng smiled, then took Qiao Hui Zhu’s hand and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he was far away, the fat cultivator sighed again, muttering softly: \"Having such a beautiful cultivation partner... even more enviable... sigh... I have no such fortune!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Herbs...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All kinds of herbs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spiritual Herb Villa is selling herbs...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far ahead stood a massive stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was piled high with various alchemical materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or materials for talisman crafting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng pulled Qiao Hui Zhu over quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello!\" He Pingsheng addressed the three Foundation Establishment disciples behind the stall. \"Brothers, do you have grade-two herb [Ku Ma Zi]?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ku Ma was a grade-two spiritual herb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its seeds were called Ku Ma Zi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the main ingredients for the Spirit-Enriching Pill—each pill required over ten Ku Ma Zi seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ku Ma Zi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One female cultivator shook her head. \"Sorry, we don’t have any.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ku Ma is hard to sell. Our Spiritual Herb Villa hasn’t grown it in years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No profit in it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other’s logic was sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ku Ma Zi had limited uses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many people casually dabble in dispersing Qi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\" the woman added, \"it’s not a rare or precious item—growing it is quite easy. If you wander around, you’ll likely find some. If not, visit our Spiritual Herb Villa—we probably still have seeds stored.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\" He Pingsheng said. \"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ku Ma Zi, at least, had a lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way...\" He Pingsheng continued. \"Do you have grade-two material [Tian Xiang Dou Kou]?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tian Xiang Dou Kou?\" The woman shook her head. \"We don’t have it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though it’s grade-two, Tian Xiang Dou Kou is extremely precious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because it’s exceptionally hard to cultivate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This plant thrives only atop snowy mountain peaks, bathed in icy qi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Extremely difficult to grow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And demand is even lower!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You rarely see this item!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng’s expression darkened. \"Then... do you know where one might purchase Tian Xiang Dou Kou?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" the woman shook her head. \"I don’t know. Honestly, I’ve never even seen it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too rare—and most people have no use for it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, thank you, brother!\" He Pingsheng’s face grew grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could Tian Xiang Dou Kou truly not be found?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng pulled Qiao Hui Zhu away again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both remained silent, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking a while, He Pingsheng suddenly said: \"Sister, if you see something you like, feel free to buy it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm...\" Qiao Hui Zhu nodded. \"Brother, some things are destined... don’t let this become your mental obstacle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I truly don’t care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve never even dreamed of reaching the Nascent Soul realm in my life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nascent Soul is too distant for us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Pingsheng shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the Treasure Basin, reaching Nascent Soul might indeed be distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that he had it, as long as his cultivation path proceeds smoothly, reaching Nascent Soul is certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't it just pushing forward with supreme-grade pills?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s the problem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, with the Treasure Basin, yet...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush!\" He Pingsheng’s gaze swept the square. \"We’ve barely covered one-tenth of the stalls. There’s plenty of time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep looking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1046,"2026-06-21T04:09:00.242Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","308fa4d891c4985619aa432af233fe1297c06b92af0d15f843570260d8787ce7","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-242","the-treasure-immortal-basin-chapter-240",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-treasure-immortal-basin-cover.jpg"]