Filial Devotion
"Infant Spirit Pill!"
Zhu Yin's words greatly surprised Song Wen.
"Zhu Yin, are you playing a trick on me? I don't have any Infant Spirit Pill," Song Wen said.
"I know that you do not have the Infant Spirit Pill at the moment, but I believe that you will be able to refine it sooner or later," Zhu Yin said.
"You trust me that much?" Song Wen asked, somewhat surprised.
"I trust my judgment; I'm not wrong about people," Zhu Yin said firmly.
"Then what will I get?" Song Wen asked.
"The Primordial Nascent Soul Formation Pill!" Zhu Yin exclaimed.
In the Sea of Disorder, most cultivators take the Primordial Nascent Soul Formation Pill when they condense their Nascent Soul.
This pill can increase the chance of forming a Nascent Soul by 10%.
The Primordial Nascent Soul Formation Pill has a significant drawback: a cultivator can only take one pill in their lifetime, and a second pill has almost no effect.
The Infant Spirit Pill is different; although the effect of the second pill is weaker, it still has half the potency of the first pill.
This means that taking two Infant Spirit Pill can increase the chance of forming an Infant by 30%, and if you add one Primordial Nascent Soul Formation Pill, the chance will be 40%.
"The value of a single Primordial Nascent Soul Formation Pill cannot be compared to that of an Infant Spirit Pill," Song Wen said calmly.
"What if we add the spiritual materials needed to refine the Infant Spirit Pill?" Zhu Yin asked.
Song Wen looked at Zhu Yin with some surprise.
"Have you gathered all the necessary spirit medicine to refine the Infant Spirit Pill?"
"I haven't gathered everything yet, but I'm only missing one spirit medicine," Zhu Yin said with a rather smug tone.
"What kind of spirit medicine?" Song Wen asked.
"Purple Salvia Root!" Zhu Yin exclaimed.
"Purple Salvia Root? I also lack this spirit medicine. Perhaps we can cooperate," Song Wen said.
"Cooperation is possible," Zhu Yin continued, "I'll exchange one Primordial Nascent Soul Formation Pill, plus two portions of Infant Spirit Pill spirit medicine, for one Infant Spirit Pill. What do you think of this deal?"
"Are you so sure I can refine the Infant Spirit Pill?" Song Wen asked.
"I'll say it again, I trust my judgment, I won't misjudge people," Zhu Yin said.
Song Wen said, "Okay, I promise you."
This deal was entirely beneficial to Song Wen.
The difficulty of refining two Infant Spirit Pills from four portions of spirit medicine is far lower than that of refining one Infant Spirit Pill from two portions of spirit medicine.
After all, the Infant Spirit Pill was a new type of pill that Song Wen had never refined before. Having two more portions of the spirit medicine to practice with would always increase his chances of success.
Zhu Yin smiled knowingly, "Then it's a deal."
Song Wen nodded.
"Regarding the search for Purple Salvia Root, I hope you can put in more effort. As the Devil Master's personal disciple, you should be able to easily obtain information about Purple Salvia Root."
Zhu Yin said, "I will naturally do my best to search, but fellow Daoist also needs to do his best."
"Of course," Song Wen said.
After parting ways with Zhu Yin, Song Wen arrived at Limitless Island.
He first checked the quantity of various third-tier pills in his storage ring.
Then, he went to the spirit medicine and spent 60,000 Spirit Stone to buy ten bottles of Golden Jade Pill, a total of one hundred pills.
This elixir is used by Golden Core cultivators to enhance their cultivation level.
However, Song Wen cultivated using Blood Spirit Pill and had no need for this pill. In addition, he had not refined this pill in recent years, so he no longer had a single Golden Jade Pill.
He needed this elixir for his next task, but he didn't have time to start Alchemy. Therefore, he had no choice but to buy some.
Song Wen took out Chu Qian's Message Jade Slip and sent a message.
[Young friend Chu Qian, are you free today? I've prepared a memorial banquet at the Tide-Listening Pavilion and would like to invite you to join me.]
Chu Qian replied to the message quickly.
[Extreme Yin, it's been a while since I've been able to reach you. How could I refuse your invitation? Please wait a moment, I'll be there shortly.]
Upon seeing this message, Song Wen's lips curled into a smile.
After putting away the Message Jade Slip, Song Wen entered Tide-Listening Pavilion and reserved a private room and a fine spiritual feast.
Before long, Chu Qian as promised.
"Extreme Yin, where have you been these past few years? I have visited Extreme Yin Island several times, but I have not been able to see you."
Song Wen smiled and said, "I had some old matters to deal with, so I went back to the Eastern Region."
"So, did your journey go smoothly, senior? Now, most of the Eastern Region has been occupied by the Demon Race," Chu Qian asked.
Song Wen said, "Fortunately, I didn't have a direct conflict with the Demon Race."
"With two Fourth-Tier Peak Stage demons, Wind Eagle and Yuan Hao, in charge, the Demon Race has already established a firm foothold in the Eastern Region. It will be difficult for our Human Race to reclaim the Eastern Region."
"Yes. Unless the four major Human Race forces in the Sea of Disorder join forces with other Human Race forces to jointly attack the Demon Race, it will be difficult to drive the Demon Race out of the Inner Sea."
The two ate and chatted, and after a few jugs of spirit wine, the atmosphere became harmonious.
"Senior, what brings you here to invite me?"
When they had almost finished eating, Chu Qian was the first to ask about the important matter.
"To my shame, I'm currently short of money, but I've just finished refining some pills and would like to sell them to you, young friend."
Song Wen raised his hand and waved it, and more than a dozen jade bottles appeared on the table.
These jade bottles are all filled with third-tier pills. Apart from the ten bottles of Golden Jade Pill that were just purchased, the other pills were all refined by Song Wen in the past.
After examining each of the pills in the jade bottle, Chu Qian spoke.
"The quality of the pills refined by you, senior, is as excellent as ever. Each Golden Jade Pill costs four hundred Spirit Stone, and each Qi Spirit Pill costs... senior, are you satisfied with this price?"
Song Wen said, "I am very satisfied. Let's proceed with the transaction at the price you offered, young friend."
After the transaction was completed, Song Wen asked.
"Young friend, I've heard that your father, Elder Chu Lingyun, wields considerable influence within the inner sect. Could you perhaps introduce us?"
"What brings you to my father, senior?" Chu Qian asked.
Song Wen shook his head. "It's nothing, I just wanted to get to know your father. Being acquainted with a Golden Core elder will naturally make things easier for me in the sect in the future."
"Well!"
Chu Qian suddenly sighed, and said with a somewhat sad expression.
"Senior, you may not know this, but my father was injured by Bandit Cultivator and is unable to meet with you."
"What!"
Song Wen exclaimed in surprise, his expression one of utter astonishment.
"Your father was a dignified Late Golden Core Stage cultivator. How could Bandit Cultivator possibly have managed to injure him?"
Chu Qian shook his head. "My father doesn't know the other party's identity either."
"How is your father's injury?" Song Wen asked with concern.
Chu Qian's tone was somewhat heavy, "My father has been corrupted by Sha Qi, and it will probably take some time for him to fully recover."
"Since he was injured by Sha Qi, Corpse King Valley is not suitable for your father to recuperate. We should find a place full of righteous energy, which will be beneficial to your father's recovery," Song Wen said.
Chu Qian said, "What you say makes sense, senior. My father is not currently in Corpse King Valley, but on a small island."
Upon hearing this, Song Wen's heart stirred slightly.
If Chu Lingyun were healing his injuries in Corpse King Valley, Song Wen really wouldn't dare to do anything to him.
But outside Corpse King Valley, and not on Limitless Island, he had no such concerns.