Dividing the Treasures
This time, Hong Qing did not refuse and began to make his selection.
He first chose the seed of that Tier 2 spirit fire.
Hong Qing smiled and said, "This item complements my cultivation Cultivation Method perfectly. If I am fortunate enough to break through to the Foundation Establishment in the future, I can integrate this spiritual fire into my natal True Fire to enhance its power."
Upon hearing this, Yang Tianyou was slightly taken aback and asked, "Brother Hong, don't you know about the Spirit-Transforming Inducement?"
"Spirit-Transforming Inducement? What is that?"
To his surprise, Hong Qing looked puzzled and asked in return.
Yang Tianyou nodded thoughtfully. Sure enough, Hong Qing was not valued in the Cloudglow Sect. He had cultivated to the Qi Refining eighth layer, but he didn't even know about the Spirit-Transforming Inducement.
So Yang Tianyou explained, "This Spirit-Transforming Inducement is..."
"What? Third-Rank Foundation Establishment? Is there even a difference in Foundation Establishment?"
Hong Qing looked bewildered. This was the first time he had ever heard that Foundation Establishment was divided into levels. He had always thought that all Foundation Establishment were about the same, with differences in strength mainly due to external factors such as Law Technique and Law Artifacts. He never expected that there were actually different levels.
After sitting there for a while, Hong Qing gave a bitter smile, stood up, and bowed deeply. "If it weren't for your guidance today, even if I were fortunate enough to Hong Qing Foundation Establishment, I would regret it for the rest of my life. This bow is to express my gratitude for your guidance!"
Hearing this, Yang Tianyou, who had initially wanted to stop him, accepted it readily. However, after Hong Qing bowed, he asked, "Brother Hong, hasn't the Cloudglow Sect explained these things to its disciples?"
"At least it has never been publicly explained. As for whether it is in the Scripture Repository, I don't know, but I guess it probably is."
After learning about the Spirit-Transforming Inducement, many of Hong Qing's doubts were finally resolved.
Why are the Foundation Establishment disciples who usually challenge higher-level cultivators in the sect either elders' disciples or come from extraordinary Lineage? This is the real reason.
The Third-Rank Foundation Establishment differ by 30% in combat strength, and the gap widens as you progress.
Those poor students who manage to Foundation Establishment by sheer luck, without guidance from seniors or Tier 2 Spirit Items, even if they have the fortuitous opportunity to obtain Foundation Establishment Pill, will only reach second-tier Foundation Establishment. In the Late Stages, how can they compare to those who have reached First-Class Foundation Establishment?
The strong always get stronger—that's the principle!
Taking a deep breath, now that he knew about the Spirit-Transforming Inducement, Hong Qing was determined to try the First-Class Foundation Establishment no matter what.
Previously, they lacked resources, connections, and talent, which is why they were not valued.
Now things are different. Having obtained the legacy of a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator, even if it's only half, Hong Qing can use it to build a good relationship with the elders and strive to obtain the Spirit-Transforming Inducement Method to refine the Spirit Flame Seed.
After completing more tasks and accumulating sect contribution points, combined with this gain, he should be able to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill within ten years and attempt to Foundation Establishment.
Once you successfully Foundation Establishment, everything changes. You can become Core Disciple or a sect steward, and your status will rise dramatically. You will no longer be an insignificant figure.
Clenching his fists, Hong Qing thought about many things. His eyes were filled with a burning flame. Clearly, after experiencing the deaths of his parents and the brush with death, this honest young man had finally grown up.
After a while, having calmed down, Hong Qing smiled and said, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, my benefactor. Let's continue dividing the treasure!"
Yang Tianyou nodded slightly, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes, and said, "Brother Hong, if you ever have any problems you can't solve, you can always come to Purple Moon Mountain to find me. We're friends, so I'll help you if I can!"
"Thank you so much, benefactor, from Hong Qing Province!"
Next, after selecting the Tier 2 Spirit Flame Seed, Hong Qing chose another Tier 2 Spirit Material, intending to use it to refine his life-bound Law Artifact in the future.
After selecting two Tier 2 Spirit Items, he took two-thirds of the First-Tier Spirit Items, making the total value roughly equivalent to the remaining ones.
As for the rather precious Immortal in the Flame, Hong Qing didn't touch it. Firstly, he could tell that Yang Tianyou was quite interested in it, and secondly, it wasn't really of much use to him, so he simply left it to Yang Tianyou, which would also deepen their friendship.
Upon seeing this, Yang Tianyou bowed and thanked him, then waved his sleeve and put away the remaining Spirit Items.
After dividing up the Spirit Items plundered from the Fire Vein, it was time to deal with the Storage Ring.
Yang Tianyou opened his Storage Ring and took out the Spirit Items one by one, placing them on the ground.
There weren't many items, but everything was of the highest quality, the lowest being First-Tier Superior-Grade Spirit Items.
Even the Storage Ring itself is comparable to Tier 2 Law Artifact, and its value can be sold for at least a thousand Spirit Stones. This is the smallest Storage Ring in terms of space.
Legend has it that those Storage Rings, capable of holding a mountain, are incredibly valuable, more than enough to buy the entire Yang Household.
The reason why Storage Ring so valuable is twofold: firstly, they have a larger spatial area, and secondly, they have greater spatial strength.
The storage space of Storage Ring is to Storage Bag what refined iron is to earth and stone. The space is sturdy and not easily broken, and its service life is at least ten times longer than that of the latter. Items stored in it can also be preserved for a longer time.
So after taking out all the items, Yang Tianyou said, "Brother Hong, could you give me this Storage Ring? I'll use my share of the spoils from this trip to make up for it, how about that?"
"Of course, please do as you wish, my benefactor."
Hong Qing readily agreed, but even if Yang Tianyou hadn't said anything, he wouldn't have taken the Storage Ring.
The Cloudglow Sect is not like the Yang Household. Sects value interests. If Hong Qing openly wears a Storage Ring, he will inevitably be targeted by his fellow disciples, and various insidious methods will be used against him. It is not impossible that he will be assassinated.
Therefore, the Storage Ring was a hot potato for him, and it would be best if Yang Tianyou wanted it.
Nodding in satisfaction, Yang Tianyou put the Storage Ring into his pocket. He decided to wait until he reached the Foundation Establishment Realm before wearing it. Wearing Storage Ring Qi Refining Period would be too ostentatious and wouldn't suit Yang Tianyou's low-key style.
After distributing the Storage Rings, the two began to inspect the various Spirit Items placed on the ground.
Yang Tianyou valued four items the most: a Second-Tier Upper-Grade spirit medicine Longevity Grass; a Second-Tier Upper-Grade- quality Fire Attribute Law Artifact Flying Sword; a Second-Tier Middle-Grade- quality Spirit Gold; and a Second-Tier Middle-Grade- Metal Attribute Beast Hide.
Besides these, there are more than a dozen other Tier 2 Spirit Items, including two Second-Tier Upper-Grade Law Artifact: a shield and a Fire Attribute Spirit Pearl.
It can only be said that these items are indeed the legacy of Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator, and are of extraordinary value. Yang Tianyou roughly estimated that these items are worth around 50,000 Spirit Stones.
"Huh? What's this?"
Hong Qing picked up a red token and said.
Yang Tianyou took the token and found that the front of the token had three large characters written on it, "Three Blazing Flame Palace," while the back was engraved with three blazing Flame Mountains.
"Three Blazing Flame Palace... I've never heard of this faction. What about you, Brother Hong?"
"I've never heard of him either. He might be from another prefecture. At least, none of the surrounding prefectures have the Three Blazing Flame Palace as a force!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Tianyou nodded, thought for a moment, and put away the token, thinking that it might come in handy in the future.