The Third Geng-Gold Sword

Just as Chen Changming left the cave abode and flew over Song Xi's cave abode, the latter also happened to fly out.

"Fellow Daoist Ning, it's been a long time."

Song Xi approached, examined Chen Changming's cultivation level, and clasped his hands in congratulations, saying, "Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on your significant progress in cultivation!"

Chen Changming glanced at Song Xi and, seeing that he was already at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, immediately looked ashamed and said, "I am dull-witted; it took me fifteen years to break through to the fourth level of Foundation Establishment."

Song Xi suppressed his smile and encouraged him, "It's alright, fellow Daoist. As long as you work hard, you will eventually attain the Golden Core stage."

Golden Core Elixir of Enlightenment?

Chen Changming smiled wryly and didn't reply. He knew that Song Xi was just trying to comfort Golden Core. It's not something anyone can succeed at. Most Foundation Establishment cultivators, even if they can cultivate to the peak of the tenth level of Foundation Establishment, are eventually stuck at this stage.

The lifespan of Foundation Establishment cultivator is at most two hundred years.

Thinking about his lifespan, Chen Changming suddenly realized that he had been in the Immortal Realm of cultivation for quite some time, nearly ninety years, and his age was just over one hundred.

"I wonder how Du Xiaoliang is doing now?"

Chen Changming suddenly recalled that encounter in the Savage Wilderness many years ago, and felt a pang of emotion.

More than fifty years have passed since we left the Savage Wilderness.

Time flies so fast.

His Body Cultivator was not even at the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment, and he was still some distance away from the Golden Core stage.

Although he wanted to find Du Xiaoliang, Chen Changming was also aware of his own strength. In his current state, going there would only be a pointless death.

He can only put aside his personal feelings for his children now.

Focus on your cultivation.

"Fellow Daoist Ning, do you still remember Master Yuanjue?"

Song Xi suddenly spoke.

Chen Changming nodded, then asked, "I remember, after all these years, is Master Yuanjue still practicing asceticism on Yellow Sprout Mountain?"

Song Xi said, "Well, this great monk discovered an ancient ruin in Yellow Sprout Mountain and invited several cultivators to go and break the formation. Do you want to come along?"

"With my current cultivation level, I'd better not get involved."

Chen Changming shook his head and said with a wry smile, "Fellow Daoist Song, I'm going to Cangwu City to buy some pills."

"All right."

Song Xi looked slightly disappointed.

This ancient site was initially discovered by Master Yuanjue and Jiang Chenggu. Over the years, the two have occupied this place and failed to break the formation in secret. Therefore, they secretly sent invitations to many independent cultivators from Yellow Sprout Mountain, wishing there were as many people as possible.

Song Xi was also worried that few people would go, resulting in a wasted effort.

When it comes to breaking formations, more people mean more strength, so even someone at the fourth level of Foundation Establishment can contribute a lot.

After Song Xi left, Chen Changming flew towards Cangwu City.

His gaze was deep as he analyzed Song Xi's words, sensing that this Yuanjue had something more to offer.

Chen Changming is currently focused on cultivation and has no interest in such matters for the time being.

He flew out of Yellow Sprout Mountain and took on the appearance of a young man again in a forest.

Several hours later.

Upon entering Cangwu City, he went straight to the Spirit Treasure Merchant House.

"Fellow Daoist, what would you like to buy?"

It was the same old man in blue robes who received Chen Changming. Fifteen years had passed, and the old man's cultivation had not broken through; he also seemed less energetic and spirited than before.

"Do you have the Heavenly Spirit Pill?"

Chen Changming asked.

"Yes, one Heavenly Spirit Pill costs eight hundred Low-grade Spirit Stone."

"That's what the old man in the blue robe said."

Chen Changming frowned.

More than ten years have passed, so why has the price of the Heavenly Spirit Pill increased again?

"Fellow Daoist, the Great Qin's territory has been stable in recent years, with no large-scale wars. As a result, there are more Foundation Establishment cultivators, leading to a shortage of Heavenly Spirit Pill and a continuous rise in price..."

The old man in the blue robe sighed and explained.

Chen Changming thought for a moment and said, "Shopkeeper, may I ask if you have any mid-grade Heavenly Spirit Pill?"

"Mid-grade?"

The old man in blue robes said irritably, "The price of mid-grade Heavenly Spirit Pill has risen to three thousand Spirit Stone, but there's no market for them. These things simply won't circulate; they've already been pre-ordered by various powerful forces..."

A sense of gloom settled over Chen Changming.

It seems that the avenue of purchase has been blocked.

Without Heavenly Spirit Pill of medium grade or higher, it would be virtually impossible for him to break through to the Golden Core before the age of two hundred.

After abandoning his thoughts, Chen Changming looked at the old man in blue robes and asked, "Shopkeeper, do you have any metal-type magic swords?"

The old man in blue robes chuckled and said, "I have several Geng-Gold Sword, ranging from mid-to-high rank."

Chen Changming was immediately overjoyed and quickly asked, "Can I exchange it with other top-tier Law Artifact?"

The old man in the blue robe nodded.

Chen Changming took out a top-tier Law Artifact, Law Artifact naturally came from Liu Hong's Storage Ring.

The old man in blue robes examined the artifact in his hand for a moment, then said meaningfully, "Fellow Daoist, this Law Artifact alone is not enough to exchange for the Geng-Gold Sword..."

"Is there anything else I need to add? Shopkeeper, just tell me."

Chen Changming deliberately spoke generously.

The old man in blue robes thought for a moment and said, "Let's add five more mid-grade Law Artifact."

Chen Changming's face twitched, feeling that even Spirit Treasure Merchant House had become unscrupulous.

"Fellow Daoist, if this is a top-tier magic sword, then you don't need so many mid-tier Law Artifact."

The old man in the blue robe explained.

"All right."

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Changming agreed and took out five mid-grade Law Artifact to hand over to the blue-robed elder.

Then, a young clerk from the Spirit Treasure Merchant House came over carrying a tray and a sword.

Chen Changming's eyes lit up when he saw the Geng-Gold Sword.

If he learns the Three-Nine Divine Aperture Technique, his Divine Sense will be divided into three, allowing him to control three Life-Bound Flying Sword.

Attack power will increase by more than three times.

After inspecting the Geng-Gold Sword and confirming that it was in good condition, Chen Changming put it away and left.

He walked on and came to the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, where he suddenly stopped.

The path to purchasing mid-grade Heavenly Spirit Pill is now blocked, and low-grade Heavenly Spirit Pill are quite expensive; Chen Changming's Heavenly Spirit Pill Spirit Stone can't buy many.

Therefore, the idea of refining pills himself came to his mind.

He possessed the first part of the "Medicine Sect Canon," a precious Dao of Alchemy book that came from the Storage Ring of the Ouyang Family's ancestor. It contained the methods for refining various elixirs, including Foundation Establishment and Heavenly Spirit Pill.

Originally, Chen Changming hadn't considered refining pills, but now, forced by circumstances, he had no choice but to take the plunge himself.

Fortunately, his alchemy skills can also be enhanced.

With that thought in mind, Chen Changming stepped into the Hundred Herbs Pavilion.

Fifteen years ago, when he was strolling around Cangwu City with Little Jin, he visited Hundred Herbs Pavilion once. This place specializes in buying and selling various herbs, as well as pills, Pill Formula, and Pill Furnace.

However, alchemy requires not only talent, but also enormous financial resources and guidance from a master, so most people simply don't spend time on it.

What's the cheapest elixir you have?

After entering, Chen Changming found a shop assistant and asked him a question.

Cheapest?

The young shop assistant was taken aback by the question posed by a Foundation Establishment senior. After a moment of surprise, he scratched his head and said, "Senior, the Hemostasis Pill only requires one herb, Chicken Blood Grass, which is the cheapest of all pills."

"Young man, I'd like to learn alchemy. How about I start with this Hemostasis Pill?"

Chen Changming smiled frankly.

Learning alchemy?

The young shop assistant's eyes lit up. Although Chicken Blood Grass was cheap, Pill Furnace was needed to refine pills.

This Pill Furnace isn't cheap.

"Senior, if you wish to learn alchemy, it would be best to start with Hemostasis Pill. If you succeed in refining them, our Hundred Herbs Pavilion can even purchase them."

The young shop assistant said expectantly, "However, senior, you'll need to buy Pill Furnace first."