Chapter 27

Magic artifacts!

Talismans!

Elixirs!

Cultivation techniques!

And more—everything you could need!

Of course, only rank-one items—all things needed by Qi Refining disciples.

He Pingsheng also saw a paper crane.

Paper crane: price two spirit stones.

“What is this?” He Pingsheng asked curiously, turning to the green-robed disciple beside him.

The green-robed disciple said: “This is a paper crane. When spiritual power flows into it, it activates—after activation, it transforms into an immortal crane capable of carrying a thousand jin and flying a person for a full day!”

“Within a single day, it can fly ten thousand li!”

He Pingsheng was instantly stunned.

One day?

Ten thousand li?

Good heavens!

“And!” the green-robed disciple extended three fingers: “This item can be reused three times—it’s indispensable for Qi Refining disciples traveling long distances!”

He Pingsheng understood.

In plain terms, this paper crane was like a puppet.

Once a cultivator reaches Foundation Establishment, they can ride a sword through the skies, covering a thousand li in an instant.

Disciples below Foundation Establishment lack this ability and must rely on external tools to travel far.

This paper crane is one such tool.

Truly an excellent item.

“Senior brother!” He Pingsheng asked: “If I have something valuable, do you buy it?”

“Of course!” the green-robed disciple smiled. “If you have something good, we’ll buy it—what do you have?”

“Oh oh oh!”

He Pingsheng pulled out a book from his robe and said: “Look… do you buy this?”

The green-robed cultivator glanced at it and saw bold characters on the cover: Thirty-Six Formulas for Alchemy.

This was not the same book Hao Yun had given him.

The original [Thirty-Six Formulas for Alchemy] Hao Yun gave He Pingsheng had been placed inside the Treasure Basin, strengthened by the basin, and split into two books.

But the title remained unchanged: Thirty-Six Formulas for Alchemy.

He Pingsheng couldn’t compare them directly, but from memory of the original, he knew the strengthened version contained far more content—and had removed some parts.

Clearly, this version was far more valuable than the original.

He Pingsheng wanted to exchange for resources, and this was the only thing suitable he had on him.

Why?

Because there was no risk.

If anyone ever traced it back to me, I’ll say Hao Yun gave it to me.

How could they verify that?

“This?” The green-robed disciple looked at the Thirty-Six Formulas in He Pingsheng’s hand and burst into laughter. “Senior brother, follow me…”

He Pingsheng followed him over.

They reached a section filled with books.

There, on the shelf, was clearly a copy of [Thirty-Six Formulas for Alchemy].

Thirty-Six Formulas for Alchemy: price one spirit stone.

“Hehehe…” the green-robed disciple chuckled: “This is common in our sect—we don’t buy it!”

“But…” He Pingsheng explained, “Mine is different from yours—it’s more detailed and more advanced!”

“Nonsense!” The green-robed disciple frowned. “The Thirty-Six Formulas for Alchemy have been passed down since ancient times—not just used by Grand Void Gate. Countless sects across the cultivation world use it!”

“Your version claims to be different—that’s fraud!”

“Senior brother, put your book away and please leave the floor!”

“Don’t force me to call someone!”

Hmm…

He Pingsheng took a deep breath, tucked the [Thirty-Six Formulas for Alchemy] back into his robe, and left with a helpless shake of his head.

Fine.

At least I didn’t lose anything.

He descended from the second floor to the first.

He Pingsheng looked lost.

He couldn’t afford resources.

How would he proceed with his cultivation?

How could he obtain spirit stones?

Hmm!

I’ll ask this kid.

He Pingsheng walked toward the counter in the center of the hall.

The disciple who had greeted him earlier stood up, smiling broadly: “Senior brother… did you go upstairs?”

“Mm,” He Pingsheng nodded. “Brother, I’ve got a question—how can us outer sect disciples get spirit stones?”

“Er…” The disciple hesitated slightly. “Spirit stones are generally unattainable for outer sect disciples.”

“Inner sect disciples receive ten to thirty spirit stones per month, each.”

“For us outer sect disciples, the only way to get them is by trading with inner sect disciples.”

“Or by doing work for others.”

“Or by selling items.”

“Or the sect sometimes offers special missions that pay spirit stones.”

He Pingsheng nodded.

Sect special missions were usually dangerous.

No one would take them unless they paid spirit stones.

“For example!” the disciple continued. “Xiu Zhu Peak couldn’t recruit any alchemy apprentices for a while—until they offered two spirit stones per month. Then everyone rushed to apply.”

Huh?

He Pingsheng turned his head and glanced at the left-side magical barrier.

Sure enough, the notice about Xiu Zhu Peak recruiting alchemy apprentices was gone.

“Actually, there’s another way!” the green-robed disciple whispered. “They say the Spirit Herb Valley has good work—if you can get in and properly tend the herbs, the valley’s Elder might reward you with spirit stones.”

“And reportedly, the Spirit Herb Valley is the most profitable place in Grand Void Gate.”

“I won’t hide anything from you, Senior brother,” the disciple added. “The valley’s Elder is harsh—if you fail to care for the herbs, you’ll be scolded, and often beaten.”

“But the good part is, no one has died there—the Elder knows how to control his strength.”

“Look—there’s an announcement right now for outer sect disciples to join the Spirit Herb Valley!”

He Pingsheng looked.

Sure enough, a notice glowed on the barrier.

“Spirit Herb Valley recruiting one Fire-attribute disciple to tend the [Sunfire Blossoms]—200 contribution points per month!”

That was all the information given.

He Pingsheng’s mind whirred.

This job suited him perfectly.

First, he was a Fire-attribute disciple.

Second, he had the Treasure Basin—he could slightly enhance the quality of harvested herbs.

If he delivered what the Elders liked, earning spirit stone rewards was possible.

Besides!

Proximity brings advantage!

My Treasure Basin can turn one into two—if I get the chance, snatching some spirit herbs won’t be impossible.

Done!

“Alright!” He Pingsheng said. “Senior brother, I’ll take the Spirit Herb Valley task—I specialize in Fire Linggen!”

“Good!” the green-robed disciple said. “I’ll contact the Spirit Herb Valley senior brother immediately… but he’ll test your Fire spiritual power strength—if you don’t meet his standard, he won’t accept you!”

“A few others applied before and were rejected.”

Hearing that, He Pingsheng felt disappointed.

If others failed, how could I—with my Five-Element Linggen—succeed?