"Has there been a breakthrough in the Alchemy inheritance?"

Jia Ren's eyes lit up; he hadn't expected this unexpected gain. He looked at Yang Bingzhi with a mix of shock and delight.

The Alchemy inheritance was incredibly precious; it was the one inheritance he most desired to obtain, without exception.

"I naturally wouldn't deceive you," Yang Bingzhi said.

"I've brought you the entire Alchemy inheritance!"

After speaking, Yang Bingzhi casually pushed a Jade Slip towards Jia Ren.

Jia Ren happily received it, pressing the Jade Slip to his forehead and quickly skimming through its content.

Wu Family's Alchemy Technique.

The Alchemy inheritance was a family legacy, not one from a Sect.

The inheritance was quite detailed, divided into the Medicine Chapter, Pill Chapter, and Refinement Chapter.

The Medicine Chapter contained the most information, focusing on recording all the Spiritual Medicines the Wu Family had witnessed and known. The details were more extensive than the Thousand Herb Solutions Jia Ren had traded for using the Hundred Poisons Scripture.

The Pill Chapter pertained to Alchemy Recipes, recording a total of thirty-three Alchemy Recipes ranging from the most common Minor Yuan Elixir, Great Origin Pill, Qi Boosting Pill, and Detoxification Pill, to the highest tier, Spirit Enhancement Pill.

These were the most frequently seen Elixirs on the market.

The inheritance's quality was rather good, including recipes for the Vein-protecting Pill, Resurrection Pill, and Purifying Spirit Pill.

Jia Ren read the Alchemy inheritance from start to finish in one breath but did not find the instructions for Refining Foundation Pills he had hoped for, which was quite regrettable.

A single Foundation Establishment Pill doesn't guarantee a one hundred percent chance of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage. If he could learn to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill, with a massive supply of these pills at his disposal, would he have to worry about failing to break through?

The Foundation Establishment Pill Recipe isn't urgent at the moment. If he fails to break through with one pill, he will then consider seeking out the recipe.

The Refinement Chapter primarily included the Wu Family's Fire Control Pill Technique and a detailed explanation for refining each Pill Recipe, which encompassed the experiences of past alchemy masters, serving as a quick-start guide for newcomers.

The Wu Family's Alchemy Technique was of immeasurable value, enough to be the foundational inheritance of a family.

The most crucial point was that the Alchemy inheritance was not for sale; otherwise, Jia Ren wouldn't have been without it until now.

Had it not been for Yang Bingzhi's help, who knows how long it would have been before he could get his hands on it.

"Thank you, Yang Daoyou."

Now, he had finally obtained a complete Alchemy inheritance.

Artifact refining, alchemy, talisman crafting—excelling in all three aspects.

"To obtain this, it didn't take much time at all."

"If I were not already a True Disciple, I might not have had the chance to access it."

Yang Bingzhi deeply felt the impact of his change in identity and status.

What were previously unreachable treasures, within the circle of True Disciples, turned out not to be so precious, easily presented to him after just a few words.

The cost was even lower than he had imagined.

Monopolization primarily targets ordinary people, but once one's identity and status reach a certain level, the upper echelons open up to them.

What he strove hard to obtain, for some, was effortlessly within reach.

"Many Sects have guessed that the Five Elements Sect has discovered a Spirit Stone Vein, constantly probing and causing multiple conflicts in places unseen by you."

"I hope a Sect war does not break out... it would affect the Foundation Establishment Pills."

"There's less than three months' time before the next Foundation Establishment Pill refining commences. If war breaks out, it might even be moved forward. With the Spirit Stones mined from the vein, the Five Elements Sect acquired enough materials to refine even more Foundation Establishment Pills this time."

"Daoist Jia, please be particularly careful not to leave the Great Wilderness Market. Once the Foundation Establishment Pills are ready, I will notify you immediately."

Had the Spirit Stone Vein not been discovered by others, Yang Bingzhi probably wouldn't be able to move so freely.

With a Sect war potentially imminent, the Five Elements Sect, with the Five Elements Ancestor on its side, was deemed stronger than most other Sects. The only concern was if multiple Sects decided to act against the Five Elements Sect simultaneously.

"Yang Daoyou, do take extra care as well."

Jia Ren, as a Loose Cultivator, could find a place to hide. The chaos of multiple factions fighting might impact him, but it was far less of a threat to him than to Yang Bingzhi.

Should a Sect war erupt, it concerns the rise and fall of Sects—a life-or-death matter. Sect Disciples, caught in the storm's eye, could die from a mere misstep.

"By the way, I almost forgot to ask, from which Talisman Crafting Grandmaster did you purchase your Evil Warding Talisman?"

"Do you know if there are any more high-quality Talismans available? I want to stock up on a few more."

Yang Bingzhi had been able to escape a Foundation Establishment Cultivator thanks to the Demon-Spotting Talisman's effect, and he wanted to purchase a few more high-quality Talismans for future use.

He didn't think that Jia Ren was the Rune Dao Grandmaster.

For Jia Ren to maintain such a rapid progression in cultivation was already remarkable. Even Sect Disciples constantly taking high-grade Spirit Pills would find it hard to catch up.

How could he have the time and energy to craft Talismans?

Which Rune Dao Grandmaster isn't a genius immersed in the Path of Charms, reaching Grandmaster Level only after a century of dedication?

It's not an achievement one can attain in just a few years.

Even if Jia Ren claimed to be a Rune Dao Grandmaster, Yang Bingzhi would not believe it.

"I purchased these Talismans at a market stall in my earlier years. They were priced ordinarily; the seller must have been a reclusive grandmaster enjoying the mortal world."

"I don't have many Talismans left, so I'll give you a few for self-preservation."

The Proficiency Panel was Jia Ren's biggest secret; even with their close relationship, he would not reveal it.

Jia Ren took out ten Grandmaster-Level Featherweight Talismans, ten Grandmaster-Level Demon-Spotting Talismans, and ten Grandmaster-Level Evil Warding Talismans, handing them to Yang Bingzhi.

He had Great Grandmaster-Level Talismans as well but wasn't unwilling to part with them. The problem was... the Talismans were of too high quality!

Grandmaster-Level Talismans were rare, and even with luck, one might chance upon them.

Great Grandmaster-Level... It wasn't guaranteed that the Five Elements Sect even had Talismans of such quality.

If word got out, it might attract unwanted trouble.

The highest-quality Talismans were best kept for his own use.

"Thank you, Daoist Jia. These are precious items that money can't easily buy."

Receiving the Talismans, Yang Bingzhi's expression was solemn.

The Talismans were not of a high grade, yet they were treasures crafted by a Grandmaster-level individual.

Yang Bingzhi had witnessed the effects of the Demon-Spotting Talisman with his own eyes, so the Featherweight Talismans should be similarly remarkable.

The most crucial were the ten Grandmaster-Level Evil Warding Talismans; each one was incomparably precious, rarities that Spirit Stones couldn't buy.

"If it weren't for the recent unpredictable situation, I would feel embarrassed to ask Daoist Jia for Talismans."

So many precious Talismans had probably drained Daoist Jia's already limited stock, which made Yang Bingzhi feel ashamed.

"Is there anything else you need help with, Daoist Jia? I will do my utmost."

Daoist Jia was willing to give away Grandmaster-Level Talismans without a moment's hesitation.

Even the typically life-cherishing Daoist Jia was almost cleaned out of his assets; Yang Bingzhi couldn't fail to make a gesture in return.

The two had been supporting each other up to this point, and Jia Ren was not one to stand on ceremony.

"There are indeed a few things I need your help with, Yang Daoyou. One is the Spirit Nourishing Pill recipe; please try and see if you can exchange for it."

"The second is a Soul Refining Technique; does the Five Elements Sect have such a corresponding Cultivation Technique?"

The various medicinal ingredients in the Spirit Nourishing Pill were completely merged, making reverse engineering exceedingly difficult.

After obtaining the Spirit Nourishing Pill, Jia Ren had attempted several times to replicate it, but all attempts ended in failure.

If Elixirs could be easily replicated, the Market would have been rife with counterfeits long ago.

Having annihilated the Thousand Beasts Mountain, the Five Elements Sect might well have obtained not only the Insect Control Scripture but quite possibly the Spirit Nourishing Pill recipe as well.

Regardless of success or failure, one had to at least try.

The second matter, the Soul Refining Technique, was the priority.

Jia Ren sought the Soul Refining Technique because the strength of one's soul determined the upper limit of the number of Spirit Insects one could control.

The stronger the soul, the more Spirit Insects one could control, achieving more precise manipulation.

These past two days, he had been studying the Jade Slip left by his senior, Mosquito Daoist, which recorded some of his experiences and insights.

'The madness inherent in manifesting one's Insect External Incarnation is essentially due to a soul too weak to suppress the unceasing chaotic will of the insects.'

'A powerful soul's pressure suppresses the insect nature, allowing human nature to dominate.'

'This isn't a complete solution to the hidden dangers of the Insect External Incarnation, but it's the best way to manage it.'

Could enhancing his soul's strength mitigate the effects of madness?

He began to harbor expectations for the Insect External Incarnation once again.

The Soul Refining Technique, in conjunction with the Proficiency Panel for swift improvement, might actually make cultivating the Insect External Incarnation feasible.

Gaining mastery over the Insect External Incarnation was akin to having an extra life—an alluring prospect indeed.

Jia Ren had visited the Tongfa Shop, Tianbao Pavilion, and every other shop dealing with Cultivation Techniques and Spells but, without exception, found not a single clue about any Soul Refining Technique.

The hope of obtaining a Soul Refining Technique from a shop was dashed.

Such a technique was far too rare!

The only option was the Transmission Hall of the Five Elements Sect.

As the most powerful sect in the Barren Extreme Land, the Five Elements Sect was also the most likely to possess a Soul Refining Technique.

This matter could only be entrusted to Yang Bingzhi for help.

"Spirit Nourishing Pill?"

"The Pill Hall is still studying your Bait Tempting Technique, using many Alchemy Recipes for reference, among them the Spirit Nourishing Pill."

"The Soul Refining Technique is a bit tricky..."

"The Five Elements Sect focuses on Qi Refinement. I'm not sure if they possess a Soul Refining Technique."

"I will visit the Transmission Hall. The Cultivation Techniques that True Disciples are exposed to are better; perhaps I will find a Soul Refining Technique there."

The two chatted about their recent experiences, discussing the Dao and techniques together.

With his Great Grandmaster-Level skills, guiding Yang Bingzhi was easy.

The insights into the Blood Ignition Technique greatly benefited Yang Bingzhi, giving him much to reflect on.

"Daoist Jia, few can match your talent; it's really a waste for you to remain a Loose Cultivator."

"If you were to join a Sect, you're sure to soar to great heights."

"The treasures available to a Loose Cultivator are ultimately limited. Foundation Establishment Pills, Evil Warding Artifacts, powerful secret techniques... Sects and clans never let these items flow out easily."

Yang Bingzhi couldn't help but marvel at Jia Ren's talent, not wanting to see such a pearl gather dust.

He should have a broader future, likely to go higher and further than myself.

"Yang Daoyou, each person has their own ambitions."

"I am naturally fond of freedom and dislike restraints."

"Once a Sect goes to war, I won't be cannon fodder on the battlefield; I'd be the first to desert."

Sects impose many restrictions and constraints, and during wartime, one is inevitably assigned to dangerous battlefields.

Yang Bingzhi was a prime example. Having joined the Five Elements Sect, his treatment wasn't much better than cannon fodder; whenever there was danger, he was sent there.

If not for his good Body Refinement talent and some luck, the grass on his grave would already be three feet high.

"It's tough being a Loose Cultivator!" Yang Bingzhi lamented. "Once you become a Sect Disciple, there's no turning back."

"You have to fight for every resource and Cultivation Technique yourself!"

"In the future, I might even have the chance to become an Ancestor of a Sect."

The premise is to successfully achieve Foundation Establishment!

Once he achieves Foundation Establishment, his status and position will be entirely different.

To form a Golden Core is to possess an exceptional status, holding the lifelines of a Sect.

Everyone has their own path; Jia Ren didn't try to persuade him further.

The two talked well into the night before reluctantly parting ways.

Hardly had Jia Ren returned to his residence when he eagerly began studying the Wu Family's Alchemy Technique.

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