Golden Elixir Spiritual dicine, Second-order Alchemy Recipes, Foundation Establishnt Techniques... Jia Ren desired many items from the Five Elents Sect, and there were several thods to acquire them.
Join the Five Elents Sect? That would take too long and be too inefficient. He feared that by the ti he obtained the treasures he wanted, the Five Elents Sect might already have been annihilated.
The second thod was exchange, using Foundation Establishnt Pills as a stepping stone to trade with the cultivators of the Five Elents Sect, each getting what they needed. Foundation Establishnt Pills were not of much use to Jia Ren, but it was different for the cultivators of the Five Elents Sect. Cultivators at the Foundation Establishnt stage might find them useless, but behind them were their families, disciples, and future generations. The downside was that he could only exchange for Second-order Alchemy Recipes and Foundation Establishnt Techniques; the chances of obtaining Golden Elixir Spiritual dicine were slim to none.
The third thod was to destroy the Five Elents Sect. With the Five Elents Sect having failed to produce a Golden Core Cultivator for so long and having made many enemies, and without a strong force as backing, its annihilation was only a matter of ti. The timing of the Five Elents Sect’s downfall was uncertain, and Jia Ren did not want to waste his energy waiting. His plan was to accelerate the downfall of the Five Elents Sect and plunder its accumulated wealth. This thod promised a great harvest but also ca with high risks. Jia Ren would have to compete with other sects and powers, which could easily attract attention and cause trouble.
He had killed a Third-order Magical Beast, but that didn’t an he truly possessed the combat power of a Golden Core Cultivator. His true Realm was still at the Foundation Establishnt Mid-Stage; if ambushed, the danger would be imnse.
Yang Bingzhi was too weak, with no chance of reaching Foundation Establishnt anyti soon. Otherwise, there would be a fourth thod: to obtain the desired treasures through him.
After much thought, Jia Ren chose the strategies of exchange and accelerating the annihilation of the Five Elents Sect. He would adjust his plan depending on the situation.
Jia Ren sought out Yang Bingzhi because he wanted to make contact with the Foundation Establishnt Cultivators of the Five Elents Sect through him and use the Foundation Establishnt Pills to exchange for the Alchemy Recipes he desired.
If they were willing to trade honestly, everyone would be at peace. But if they want to make a move? Then don’t bla for turning the tables on them.
"Foundation Establishnt Pills in exchange for Second-order Alchemy Recipes, Foundation Establishnt Techniques, and aged Spiritual dicine?"
Yang Bingzhi took a long ti to recover from his shock.
Exchanging Foundation Establishnt Pills for Alchemy Recipes and techniques? Jia Ren wasn’t lacking Foundation Establishnt Pills; he had so many he could trade them! He had thought those were just words Jia Ren used to console him. Such a drastic change after not seeing him for several years! Exchanging for Alchemy Recipes and aged Spiritual dicine... could he have refined these Foundation Establishnt Pills himself? Foundation Establishnt Pills were different from other Elixirs; they could be considered the foundation of a Sect. Many Sects and families had gone to war over Foundation Establishnt Pills. A common Foundation Establishnt Cultivator showing off Foundation Establishnt Pills in the market was asking for a swift death.
"I know a Five Elents Sect Elder with a decent reputation. However, when it involves Foundation Establishnt Pills, I can’t guarantee..."
"Daoist Jia, it would be best to choose a safe place and a trading partner whose strength isn’t too formidable. Set the location at the last mont to avoid them setting a trap..."
Jia Ren listened in silence and couldn’t help but laugh wryly to himself. In the past, these would indeed have been concerns for him to ponder. The Five Elents Sect didn’t possess much power that could threaten him now. As long as he didn’t court death by recklessly storming the Five Elents Sect, his safety was assured. A normal transaction should be fine. Them trying to make a move on ? It was still uncertain who would be the prey.
"My strength is no longer what it used to be; if it weren’t so, I wouldn’t dare to trade with Foundation Establishnt Pills."
"If the person coming is not a Golden Core Cultivator or a Bizarre Demon, there’s no need to worry. You can confidently contact the Foundation Establishnt Cultivators of the Five Elents Sect."
Jia Ren took back the Foundation Establishnt Pills he had offered, smiling, "I’ll keep hold of the Elixirs for you for now, lest they fall into the wrong hands. You be careful in how you proceed."
Handing the Foundation Establishnt Pills over to Yang Bingzhi could lead to complications, so Jia Ren decided to keep them for now.
The two finalized the details, chatted idly for two hours, and then left satisfied. Yang Bingzhi returned to his dwelling, used a Sound Transmission Talisman to request leave from the Law Enforcent Office and, without any delay, went into seclusion with the Third Turn Resurrection Pill to recover from his injuries.
「Three days later, Yang Bingzhi opened his eyes.」
His foundations were restored and his breath was steady. With a few days of diligent cultivation, returning to the Ninth Level of Qi Refinent would not be hard. But now was not the ti for cultivation; he still had the task assigned by Jia Ren to complete.
Yang Bingzhi first visited the Five Elents Sect, looking for a Foundation Establishnt Elder to express his desire to sell Foundation Establishnt Pills. A Qi Refinent Realm cultivator suggesting he wanted to sell Foundation Establishnt Pills would only be taken as a joke by Foundation Establishnt Cultivators and not taken seriously. If one truly had Foundation Establishnt Pills, they would most likely consu them themselves and would not easily reveal them.
Yang Bingzhi had previously reported on a Spirit Stone Vein, for which the Sect had rewarded him with one Foundation Establishnt Pill, and he had exchanged for another using the Sect’s contribution points. His attempt at Foundation Establishnt failed, wasting one; logically, he should still have had one remaining. Many had coveted this remaining Foundation Establishnt Pill, searching all likely hiding spots to no avail. The matter eventually fell by the wayside.
Who would have thought he still had a Foundation Establishnt Pill? No one would complain about having too many Foundation Establishnt Pills; most Elders had descendants and would not miss the chance for a Foundation Establishnt Pill that ca knocking at their door.
"No Spirit Stones are needed; they can be exchanged for Second-order Alchemy Recipes, Second-Order Formation Technique Legacies, and Foundation Establishnt Techniques."
Jia Ren had an extensive list of desired items; such an opportunity was rare and not to be missed.
"If the Elder is willing, we can agree on a location to trade."
Second-order Alchemy Recipes, Formation legacies, and Foundation Establishnt Techniques, though precious, were far less valuable in the hearts of cultivators than Foundation Establishnt Pills. Yang Bingzhi was responsible for making the connections and arranging the location for the trade.
「Three days later, in the Red Maple Forest.」
It was deep autumn, and the red maple leaves were falling like confetti. Elder Jiang looked at the Five Elents Marketplace, just a few dozen miles away, and felt quite satisfied.
His Insect External Incarnation revealed itself, exuding the aura of the Foundation Establishnt Late Stage. Elder Jiang’s expression turned stern, and he inwardly felt relieved that he harbored no ill intentions and had brought the required items.
"This is a Foundation Establishnt Pill." Jia Ren wasn’t worried that the other party would take the pill and run. He tossed over the vial containing the Foundation Establishnt Pill, showing his sincerity. Alchemy Recipes and legacies aren’t easy to seize; killing soone won’t necessarily get you what you want.
"Daoist friend is indeed straightforward." He confird there was nothing wrong with the Foundation Establishnt Pill; its quality was much better than he had anticipated, and he couldn’t hide the joy in his eyes. "Daoist friend’s Foundation Establishnt Pill is of extraordinary quality. Could it be that Daoist friend is an Alchemist?"
Jia Ren didn’t respond but said coolly, "What about the Alchemy Recipe you promised, Daoist friend?"
"The Red Spirit Pill Alchemy Recipe and two five-hundred-year-old Spiritual dicines." Elder Jiang took out a blank Jade Slip, recorded the information, and tossed it to Jia Ren.
The Red Spirit Pill Alchemy Recipe was a Second-order Alchemy Recipe, and the Elixir produced could enhance the Cultivation Level of those at the Foundation Establishnt Mid-Stage. One Alchemy Recipe was not enough to trade for a Foundation Establishnt Pill, so two five-hundred-year-old Spiritual dicines were added to the deal. The total value was greater than that of a Foundation Establishnt Pill. However, the Spiritual dicine needed for refining Foundation Establishnt Pills was scarce, and the Sect only produced them in ten-year cycles. If he hadn’t failed to find what he was looking for within the Sect, he wouldn’t have thought of searching in the outside world.
Jia Ren took the Spiritual dicine and Alchemy Recipe, confird they were correct, and a smile appeared on his face.
"I still have a few Foundation Establishnt Pills. If Daoist friend has Second-order Alchemy Recipes, Foundation Establishnt Techniques, or special secret techniques, they can all be exchanged with ."
The transaction was completed, and both guest and host were happy. The result of the first transaction was satisfactory. He had exchanged Foundation Establishnt Pills for Elixirs suitable for the Foundation Establishnt Mid-Stage, along with five-hundred-year-old Spiritual dicine—a good haul.
The Solidifying Yuan Pill’s effect was sowhat lacking; it would take at least another seven or eight years to reach the Foundation Establishnt Late Stage. By switching to the Red Spirit Pill, once his Proficiency Level increased, he estimated the ti could be shortened by half. Jia Ren looked over the Red Spirit Pill Alchemy Recipe. The required Spiritual dicine wasn’t difficult to gather, and there was still plenty of stock in the Spiritual dicine Repository; refining it would not be a problem.
"I must trouble Yang Daoyou to continue finding people." If he could obtain what he wanted smoothly, Jia Ren didn’t want to introduce more complications.
「The next day, Yang Bingzhi brought a new Foundation Establishnt Elder to the sa location.」
Before the transaction even started, several more Foundation Establishnt Cultivators appeared, totaling five people. Among them, surprisingly, was Elder Jiang from yesterday’s transaction.
"Sigh, I thought the Five Elents Sect had changed its ways and would act with integrity. It seems I overestimated you." Jia Ren’s eyes held little surprise, as if he had anticipated this.
The fish rots from the head down. The roots of the Five Elents Sect had long rotted; they had committed too many evils. Forcing Loose Cultivators in the Great Wilderness Market... would ordinary disciples dare to do such things without a nod from above? Allowing Bizarre Demons to run rampant among Loose Cultivators, the higher-ups of the Five Elents Sect turned a blind eye, simply because it made coercing Loose Cultivators easier, and the Bizarre Demons could also affect the cultivators of Thousand Beasts Mountain. In the Outer City, they permitted and supported the Chang Le Gang, allowing Forbidden Pills to circulate and bleed the Loose Cultivators dry. To seize Foundation Establishnt Spiritual dicine, they would call white black, labeling rchant groups as Demon Cultivators, plundering their wealth, and then taking their heads to exchange for rewards. Such incidents were countless.
"Daoist friend is an Alchemist, right? The quality of your Foundation Establishnt Pills even surpasses those from our Five Elents Sect’s Pill Hall Elders."
"Since you’ve co to the territory of the Five Elents Sect, why not visit our Sect as a guest? Allow us to show you so hospitality."
The smiles on their faces were radiant, not because they wanted to kill and steal treasures, but rather... they wanted Jia Ren to beco an Alchemist for the Five Elents Sect. Alchemists were already in high demand, not to ntion that the quality of the Foundation Establishnt Pills this person refined was even better than those from the Five Elents Sect. It would be strange if the cultivators of the Five Elents Sect weren’t tempted.
"I don’t want to visit the Five Elents Sect, let alone join it," Jia Ren bluntly refused, without a shred of hesitation.
"That’s not up to you."
"Do you think that with your Foundation Establishnt Late Stage strength, we can’t handle you?"
"Not joining the Five Elents Sect? Then kill him!"
The newcors consisted of three Foundation Establishnt Mid-Stage Cultivators and two Foundation Establishnt Early Stage Cultivators. Facing a Foundation Establishnt Late Stage Cultivator whose strength surpassed their own, the five showed no fear, brimming with confidence.
"Form the Five Elents Formation!"
The five united, forming the Five Elents Formation. Although it couldn’t kill a Foundation Establishnt Late Stage Cultivator, trapping the target would not be difficult. This was the territory of the Five Elents Sect! Once they sent out a ssage, the Five Elents Sect could provide rapid support. So what if he was at the Foundation Establishnt Late Stage? If they wished, he could die here at any mont.
"Elders, he has no ill intentions towards the Five Elents Sect. I hope you’ll be magnanimous." Yang Bingzhi had thought the second transaction would proceed without incident, but the outco was beyond his expectations. He tried to plead on Jia Ren’s behalf.
"Traitorous scum! Get lost!" A trendous Spiritual Pressure erupted, suddenly sending Yang Bingzhi flying. The explosion of Spiritual Power from a Foundation Establishnt Mid-Stage Cultivator was not sothing an Eighth Layer of Qi Refinent cultivator could withstand. Caught off guard, Yang Bingzhi was seriously injured.
The five Foundation Establishnt Cultivators took positions in five directions, encircling Jia Ren. A five-colored light screen manifested, a single entity, cycling and regenerating. This was the unique Five Elents Formation of the Five Elents Sect. With the five elents generating and nourishing each other, the formation was unceasing. A Foundation Establishnt Late Stage Cultivator would find it difficult to break through without using powerful talisman treasures.
Jia Ren was not flustered and maintained a calm deanor, "Did you bring the Alchemy Recipe?"
"We did. Why don’t you co back with us to the Five Elents Sect and have a look!" The five Foundation Establishnt Elders of the Five Elents Sect smiled radiantly, as if they had Jia Ren completely under their control.
Jia Ren laughed and retorted, "Did you ever think that this was a trap prepared for you?"
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