Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1391 - 885: Demon Cultivator Cultivation Technique

"Master Yang!" He looked at Yang Zhenshan with eager anticipation.

Yang Zhenshan smiled, stating, "We had an agreement that I would refine three Demon Essence Pills for you!"

"Haha, thank you kindly, Master Yang!" Yun Xiao exclaimed with delight.

"This Demon Essence Pill can be considered as one of the three!" Yang Zhenshan clarified.

Yun Xiao's cultivation followed an Earth Attribute Technique, and the Demon Essence Pill he presented was precisely of the earth attribute, perfectly suited for him to absorb.

"Excellent, excellent!" Yun Xiao, naturally, did not refuse. Even a second-order low-grade Demon Essence Pill was a rare treasure for him.

With this particular pill, his cultivation, which had been stagnant for over a decade, could potentially advance significantly.

He then presented nine Demon Cores to Yang Zhenshan, inquiring, "Master Yang, when will the remaining two Demon Essence Pills be refined?"

Yang Zhenshan pondered for a moment before responding, "Within two years, with one pill refined each year."

In truth, he could now refine a Demon Essence Pill every three months. Barring any failures, he could reliably produce two to three such pills annually.

"That is satisfactory, very satisfactory!" Yun Xiao declared happily.

Although the potency of the Demon Essence Pill was pure, it also contained some residual pill poison, necessitating a period between consumptions. One pill per year was precisely the appropriate frequency.

Following this, the two engaged in casual conversation. Yun Xiao possessed an amiable disposition, perhaps due to the Xuanqing Sect having a limited number of internal Immortal Cultivators, which led him to enjoy venturing out and forging friendships, thus possessing relatively well-sourced information.

With the matter of the Demon Essence Pills concluded, Yun Xiao proceeded to inform Yang Zhenshan of other relevant developments.

"I have heard that tranquility has been absent recently in the Wanhua Mountain Range; even the workshops situated within White Cloud Immortal City have come under attack!"

Yang Zhenshan, upon hearing this, grew interested and queried, "Which force dares to assault the workshops of White Cloud Immortal City?"

The Wanhua Mountain Range stretches from the southern to the northern extremities of the Wanhua Domain, a colossal mountain range spanning a hundred thousand miles, complete with numerous offshoots like the Yunxiao Mountain Range, itself a branch of the greater Wanhua range.

Within these immense mountains, the number of spiritual essence locations is uncountable, fostering myriad spiritual objects and concealing countless perils.

The Wanhua Mountain Range acts as a divider for the Wanhua Domain, separating it into eastern and western sections. The western part encompasses the Yunxiao Mountain Range, the Wanlin Mountain Range, and the Southern Wilderness to the south, collectively known as the Wanhua Western Region.

The eastern portion, considerably vaster than the west, is further subdivided into the central, southern, northern, and eastern regions.

Owing to the imposing barrier of the Wanhua Mountain Range, the Western Region maintains minimal interaction with the other four regions, existing in a state of relative isolation.

However, distinct from these five primary regions, the Wanhua Mountain Range itself constitutes a unique territory. Indeed, it harbors abundant Spirit Veins alongside numerous Immortal Cultivation Forces, including some genuinely paramount powers.

Nevertheless, the sheer density and elevation of the forests confine these forces to specific locales, preventing them from achieving the widespread renown of the major powers within the Central Domain.

White Cloud Immortal City stands as the preeminent force in the vicinity of the Yunxiao Mountain Range, its influence extending into the Wanhua Mountain Range where it operates several small to medium-sized workshops.

Yun Xiao confided in a hushed tone, "In fact, I only recently learned that White Cloud Immortal City established Qingli Immortal City as a direct response to threats against their workshops in the Wanhua Mountain Range."

"They require compensation for losses incurred at other workshops, hence their urgent establishment of Qingli Immortal City!"

"As for the specific force posing the threat, I remain uninformed; my knowledge of the powers within the Wanhua Mountain Range is limited!"

Yang Zhenshan stroked his beard, his expression thoughtful.

The Wanhua Mountain Range, while fraught with danger, was equally brimming with potential opportunities.

Despite this, he harbored no inclination to venture into its depths; he had not even fully explored the Yunxiao Mountain Range, making any foray into the Wanhua Mountain Range an unnecessary risk.

"I suspect it might be the Demon Cultivator forces; the demon cultivators residing in the Wanhua Mountain Range are not nearly as amicable as those found on Cangyu Mountain," Yun Xiao speculated.

Yang Zhenshan offered a slight nod; he lacked Yun Xiao's depth of information regarding the Wanhua Mountain Range and thus could not offer any substantive counterpoints.

After concluding their idle conversation, Yang Zhenshan took his leave.

Yun Xiao personally escorted him to the outskirts of the Xuanqing Sect, and upon departing the sect, Yang Zhenshan proceeded directly to Qingli Immortal City.

Qingli Immortal City has experienced significant development recently, now displaying the initial prosperity and bustle characteristic of an Immortal City.

Yang Zhenshan’s primary objective for visiting the Immortal City was to locate Que Lingfei.

The necessity for the Demon Essence Pill extended not only to Yun Xiao but also to Que Lingfei.

Upon arriving at Que Lingfei’s abode, Yang Zhenshan encountered her by chance.

Over the intervening years, his encounters with Que Lingfei had become more frequent, forging a significantly closer bond than the initial distance between strangers.

"Are you here for something specific?" Que Lingfei inquired, her characteristic directness evident.

"Indeed, I have successfully refined the Demon Essence Pill, and I propose a more profound level of cooperation and trade with you, Immortal Que!" Yang Zhenshan responded with equal candor.

"The Demon Essence Pill! You have truly refined it!" Que Lingfei's voice brimmed with astonishment, causing the delicate feathers adorning her forehead to tremble.

Yang Zhenshan offered a smile and presented a wind-attributed Demon Essence Pill, stating, "Pray, examine it, Immortal Que."

Que Lingfei accepted the Demon Essence Pill, giving it a cursory inspection before nodding slightly. "This is indeed a Demon Essence Pill; I desire more of them!"

"Four Demon Cores can be exchanged for one Demon Essence Pill, with a limit of one per individual annually!" Yang Zhenshan stipulated.

The arrangement with Yun Xiao for three Demon Cores per Demon Essence Pill was an exception due to Yun Xiao's prior provision of three Demon Cores for his cultivation practice. However, the standard exchange rate for subsequently refined Demon Essence Pills would be four Demon Cores.

He explicitly refused low-grade or mid-grade Spirit Stones as substitutes for Demon Cores, though he indicated a willingness to accept other celestial treasures in lieu.