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Chapter 247: Cooperation, Foundation-Building Pills Within the Array
Chapter 247: Cooperation, Foundation-Building Pills Within the Array
"Brother Lu, please hold!"
Just as Lu Chen was about to leave the Hall of Merit Transfer by summoning a spiritual crane, a gentle voice called out to him from behind.
He turned to see the yellow-robed woman he had met earlier in the side hall, smiling at him.
"Sister Guan," he acknowledged.
After their previous conversation, Lu Chen learned that the woman's name was Guan Wan, a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator with a talent for pill refining.
Guan Wan approached him, her elegant and serene countenance lit up by a gentle smile.
"Brother Lu, I've heard about your lecture on spirit herbs today," she began.
"Your expertise in the way of spirit herbs is truly admirable. The various theories you presented on their cultivation were enlightening and thought-provoking."
"And the way you addressed the outer sect disciples' issues this afternoon was simply brilliant. I only wish I could have witnessed your performance in person."
"Sister Guan, you flatter me," Lu Chen said, a bit embarrassed by the praise, even though he usually had a thick skin. "But what brings you here? Is there something I can help you with?"
"Actually, I wanted to discuss the possibility of working together," Guan Wan said, her expression turning serious.
"Cooperation?" Lu Chen's interest was piqued.
"Yes. As you know, I have a certain talent for pill refining and have managed to secure a decent position within the sect's Pill Hall."
"The Pill Hall supplies a vast array of pills to the sect's disciples, and the demand for spirit herbs is incredibly high."
"We usually source our materials in three ways. One is through the sect disciples who venture into secret realms and bring back spirit herbs, which they then turn over to the sect in exchange for spirit stones or sword imprints. But the availability of these herbs is highly unpredictable."
"The second method is to commission the families established by sect disciples after they leave the sect to help cultivate spirit herbs, usually those that are high in volume but not of the highest grade."
Lu Chen nodded slightly, recalling his own experience. The farthest he had ventured from the sect was when Yao Qing invited him to a small island to address a large-scale infestation affecting the Water Jade Spirit Peaches.
"And the last method," Guan Wan continued, "is for pill refiners in the Pill Hall to cultivate the spirit herbs themselves."
"The Pill Hall has numerous herb gardens within the sect, each with its own unique spiritual energy and soil, allowing us to cultivate a variety of spirit herbs."
"For lower-grade spirit herbs, we can post tasks and assign them to outer sect disciples."
"However, for higher-grade spirit herbs, which are significantly more challenging to cultivate, we usually turn to renowned pill refiners or spirit herb cultivators within the sect for assistance."
"And that's why I've sought you out, Brother Lu. I wish to establish a similar cooperative model with you."
"What would this cooperation entail?" Lu Chen asked, his curiosity piqued.
"The Pill Hall will provide the spirit herb seeds, and we will offer you a fixed number of sword imprints as a base payment."
"Once the spirit herbs mature, we will assess their quantity and quality. If the survival rate is high and the quality exceptional, you will receive additional rewards."
"However, if the survival rate is too low and the quality is mediocre, there won't be any punishment. We will simply discontinue our partnership."
Guan Wan patiently explained the details of their proposal.
"Is this for real?" Lu Chen wondered silently.
The spirit herb seeds provided to Foundation Establishment cultivators were at least of the third grade, and the quantity would not be limited to just one or two plants.
Moreover, he would receive sword imprints as a guaranteed payment, with additional rewards if the spirit herbs turned out to be of good quality.
Of course, the real attraction was the potential for group bonuses.
Where else could he find such a lucrative opportunity?
"Good, welcome, Junior Martial Brother Lu. With your expertise in spirit plants, I'm sure you won't disappoint us," Guan Wan said gently.
"May I ask, Senior Martial Sister, what type of spirit plant it will be?" Lu Chen asked curiously, now that a tentative agreement had been reached.
"The specific type of spirit plant will depend on the needs of the Pill Hall's master refiners. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture will need to go through some procedures. Within ten days at most, they will bring the plants to you, Junior Martial Brother," Guan Wan replied.
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be one of the main ingredients for Foundation-Building Pills," she added.
"Foundation-Building Pills?" Lu Chen's expression turned slightly surprised at the mention of the pill.
"As far as I know, the formula for Foundation-Building Pills is a core secret of the sect. If we give the corresponding spirit plants to others for cultivation, won't it risk leaking the pill formula?" he asked with some concern.
"You worry too much, Junior Martial Brother," Guan Wan reassured him. "There are many types of spirit plants used in the refinement of Foundation-Building Pills, including third-grade and higher plants. It's not easy to collect them all. Even if someone knows the specific types of spirit plants used, it doesn't matter. Refining pills relies more on the handling of materials, the combination of ratios, the refinement technique, and even the quality of the flame used."
"I see. In that case, I'm relieved," Lu Chen said, though he didn't entirely agree with Guan Wan's assessment.
Other cultivators, even if they collected all the spirit plants needed for the Foundation-Building Pills, would not be able to successfully decipher the pill formula.
But he was different. By cultivating just one of the important spirit plants, he had a high chance of obtaining the Foundation-Building Pill formula from the light groups!
After cultivating spirit plants for so many years and receiving hundreds, if not thousands, of light groups, Lu Chen had already figured out a certain pattern.
The rewards offered by the light groups seemed random, but they actually followed a set of principles and were deeply connected to the type, efficacy, and attributes of the spirit plants.
For example, the Spirit Glow Grass, which could be used to refine the Recovery Pill, often yielded rewards such as the Recovery Pill itself, its formula, or even a direct boost to one's cultivation.
The Sword Grass, inherently a sword, might offer rewards like the Xunyue Sword Pill, a Sword Embryo, or a flying sword.
And the recently matured Flaming Fruits, rich in fiery spiritual energy, had resulted in rewards like the third-grade magical artifact Blazing Pearl, the third-grade pill Fiery Vitality Pill, the Red Lotus Flame, and the Flame Manipulation Technique, all of which were related to fire.
Therefore, if he were to cultivate a spirit plant that was a primary ingredient for Foundation-Building Pills, there was a high likelihood that he would obtain the Foundation-Building Pill, or even its formula, from the light groups once the plant matured.
With this thought, Lu Chen's smile widened.
"Then I'll trouble you, Senior Martial Sister Guan, to keep me in mind. If it's decided, you can find me at my cave abode," he said.
"I usually stay in my cave abode, cultivating spirit plants and raising spirit beasts," Lu Chen added, handing over a transmission talisman.
"Very well, I'll bother you then, Junior Martial Brother," the yellow-robed woman said, happily accepting the talisman and taking her leave.
A smile played at the corners of Lu Chen's mouth.
"I've always followed the sect's rules, and I never intended to steal such important pill formulas. But now, it's as if the formula is seeking me out, directly entering my mind. I can't refuse even if I wanted to," he thought.
"The core secrets of the major sects, the Foundation-Building Pill formula, are already within the array."
(End of Chapter)
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