Ji An nodded firmly.
"Staying in the sect is certainly safe, but reaching Qi Condensation Perfection without a Foundation Establishment Pill is nothing but wasting the years away. I'm already at the Eighth Layer of Qi Condensation. Over the past two years, I've consistently practiced combat spells without the slightest slackening.
"If I prepare two more magic tools, my apparent combat power will be no weaker than those veteran monster-hunting disciples.
"After going through a few real battles, I'll be able to swiftly complete the transformation from novice to veteran."
The earlier one advanced to Foundation Establishment, the more highly the sect would regard them. Wasting time idly was simply not worth it.
Even among cultivators at the first level of Foundation Establishment, the treatment they received differed.
He had used every last ounce of strength just to reach the Eighth Layer of Qi Condensation. One could well imagine how difficult life would become after entering the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Hunting monsters in the wilderness also meant that spirit herbs encountered along the way made up a major portion of the gains. If one happened to discover the main ingredient for a Foundation Establishment Pill, they could obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill with priority.
"Ah."
Wei Songnian sighed softly, and the excitement in his heart faded somewhat.
Had his family not suddenly given him considerable support this time, he would have needed to wait several more years to gather enough Contribution Points.
He said no more and began counting the talismans.
"Fifty-six low-grade talismans, twenty Spirit Crystals each; fourteen mid-grade Water Curtain Talismans, forty Spirit Crystals each; eleven mid-grade Geng Metal Talismans, thirty-five Spirit Crystals each."
Wei Songnian muttered as he rapidly calculated in his head.
"Twenty Spirit Stones and sixty-five Spirit Crystals in total.
"With Junior Brother's current talisman-crafting