After obtaining the pill formula, Lu Liang took Qin Ming to several more shops to purchase a few other auxiliary materials for alchemy.
"The resources in this Core Zone truly are far more abundant than outside," Qin Ming remarked as he walked and chatted with Lu Liang.
Lu Liang smiled calmly. "Naturally. High-quality products from all four nations circulate here. What I showed Fellow Daoist Qin today was merely a small portion."
"Fellow Daoist Qin can visit often in the future. Every so often, the Core Zone also holds exchange gatherings among Foundation Establishment cultivators from the various nations."
Once their business was concluded, Lu Liang warmly invited Qin Ming to visit his residence.
Qin Ming could not refuse and could only agree.
Lu Liang's cultivation residence was located in the high-end residential district of the Core Zone. Though it could not compare to the cave dwellings atop Azure Sea Peak, it was still rich in spiritual qi.
He led Qin Ming through the alleys of the residential district to a tranquil, elegant estate that occupied a considerable area.
It was incomparably better than the houses in the inner and outer cities.
"Fellow Daoist Lü truly deserves his position as a senior steward of Azure Sea Immortal City. This place is indeed quite nice. It should have the environment of a Second-Grade High-Quality Spirit Vein, right?" Qin Ming looked around the residence and casually asked.
Lu Liang looked slightly proud as he replied, "Fellow Daoist Qin, this estate was directly bestowed upon me by the City Lord when I was promoted."
After entering the courtyard, Lu Liang personally brewed a pot of spirit tea for Qin Ming, then instructed the servants to prepare an entire table of food and wine, all local specialties.
Halfway through the meal, Lu Liang seemed