Xu Ping did not hesitate in the slightest and took out some pills he had stored for ordinary use.

These pills were meticulously refined by him, containing abundant spiritual power, and were extremely nourishing for an average demon beast.

However, the larvae merely circled around the pills, their antennae slightly moving, yet not a single one stepped forward to consume them.

Xu Ping frowned slightly, then immediately took out a few spirit medicines from his storage ring.

But the larvae were still unmoved, merely wandering in place, while that feeling of hunger grew stronger.

Seeing this scene, Xu Ping's brow furrowed tightly, pondering to himself:

"They don't eat pills, nor do they touch spirit medicines, so what exactly do they eat?"

While he was contemplating silently.

The divine sense transmission of the Water Lake Mouse pierced through the wall, clearly entering his ear: "Master, Zhou Tianle has come to visit!"

"Zhou Tianle?"

Xu Ping's expression shifted, and he promptly said, "Invite him to the pavilion."

Over the years, the other party occasionally came to Thousand Leaves Mountain to purchase pills or talismans from him.

Moreover, the Zhou family was specifically engaged in the breeding of spiritual beasts, so perhaps they would know what these larvae eat.

...

...

In the pavilion, the fragrance of tea lingered.

Xu Ping personally poured a cup of spirit tea for Zhou Tianle; the tea was clear, the spiritual qi billowing, obviously an uncommon product.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Xu." Zhou Tianle said slightly nervously.

Though both of them were cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage, Xu Ping's status was far above his.

If it weren't for their long acquaintance and some slight affection between them, he might not even be able to enter Thousand Leaves Mountain.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, we have been acquainted for many years, and our friendship is deep, there's no need to be so formal." Xu Ping smiled slightly.

Hearing this, Zhou Tianle couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, his previously tense expression also relaxed significantly, and a smile gradually appeared on his face:

"Fellow Daoist Xu, despite your busy affairs, you still take the time to entertain me, I am truly flattered."

Xu Ping gently sipped the spirit tea, then put down the teacup, with a faint smile on his lips, and slowly said:

"Currently, I am quite relaxed, since most of the elite cultivators from Yue Country have gone to Feng Country, no one comes to buy talismans from me."

"That's true, recently, the sales of the spiritual beasts my family raises have also dropped significantly."

Zhou Tianle nodded in agreement, echoing along.

The two of them casually chatted, and the atmosphere gradually became congenial.

After a few casual exchanges, Zhou Tianle's face showed a hint of hesitation, but in the end, he said: "Fellow Daoist Xu, this time I actually have a request."

"By all means." Xu Ping assumed a posture of earnest listening, nodding slightly.

He was also planning to ask the other party about those larvae.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, could you help me refine a Foundation Establishment Pill?"

While saying this, Zhou Tianle respectfully cupped his hands, his attitude very sincere, "I have already prepared all the materials needed for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill."

Having known each other for years, Zhou Tianle naturally knew Xu Ping's initial expertise was in alchemy.

However, in later days, Xu Ping's skills in drawing talismans improved rapidly, unexpectedly reaching the third tier, and his reputation grew larger.

"Refining a Foundation Establishment Pill?"

Upon hearing this request, Xu Ping slightly squinted his eyes, pondered a bit, then nodded and agreed,

"Since Fellow Daoist Zhou has asked, I will undertake this matter."

Given his current proficiency in alchemy, refining a Foundation Establishment Pill was not too challenging a task.

Hearing this, Zhou Tianle was overjoyed, immediately stood up and bowed in gratitude: "Fellow Daoist Xu, I will never forget your great kindness!"

Currently, in Yue Country, alchemists capable of refining Foundation Establishment Pills were very few, most having gone to Feng Country.

Now, among the people Zhou Tianle knew, the only person he felt had a great chance of refining a Foundation Establishment Pill and whom he was acquainted with was Xu Ping.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, you are being too courteous. In fact, I also have a matter where I need your advice."

Xu Ping smiled and gestured for Zhou Tianle to sit down, then continued.

"Please feel free to ask, Fellow Daoist Xu. As long as it is within my ability, I will not refuse!" Zhou Tianle promised earnestly.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, don't be nervous, it's not a big deal."

Xu Ping smiled slightly, then turned his palm, revealing a larvae with a bright red shell suddenly in his palm.

"Do you happen to recognize this larvae, Fellow Daoist Zhou?" Xu Ping handed the larvae to Zhou Tianle and asked.

"This...demon insect?"

Seeing the larvae that had suddenly appeared, Zhou Tianle couldn't help but frown slightly, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes.

He immediately leaned in, closely observing the larvae, carefully identifying it.

"Chi chi!"

The larvae, seeing Zhou Tianle before it, let out an angry squeal, flapped its wings, and tried to rush to bite him.

"Quite fierce?"

Zhou Tianle pointed his finger, and mana surged forth, instantly immobilizing the larvae mid-air, then began to examine it carefully.

As time ticked by, after a quarter of an hour, Zhou Tianle frowned even more deeply, immersed in profound thought.

He sometimes lowered his head to gaze at the larvae, sometimes gently shook his head, seemingly recalling something.

Xu Ping sat silently on the side, not interrupting.

Another quarter-hour passed.

"Could it be..."

Zhou Tianle's expression suddenly changed slightly, a trace of surprise and realization flickered in his eyes.

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