Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1570 - 831: The Situation (Part 2)

The assistance provided by Master Li held immense value for him; the 'Hidden Phoenix Jade Talisman' had indeed offered him tremendous support. Finally, having the chance to return this kindness, he felt it was absolutely justified to linger a little more.

Within the Cultivation World, settling debts of gratitude proves the most arduous task, and any earlier aid demands full restitution.

Cultivators who ignore such obligations, no matter their power, face universal scorn. This naturally influences one's state of mind as well. Neglecting to honor a favor can disrupt a cultivator's mental harmony.

Legends circulating in the Cultivation World suggest that such mental disruptions can destabilize a cultivator's soul during pivotal instances, like breakthroughs to higher realms, leading to utter failure.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Li!" Master Li burst out, his expression filled with joy.

Though these ten batches of Great Cultivator Spirit Pills differ from Luanyang Palace's original hopes, possessing them ensures no shortages of Great Cultivator Spirit Pills for several years ahead.

Once Li Shiming frees up his schedule, they could resume crafting advanced Great Cultivator Spirit Pills, building on their established connection.

With the primary issue settled, interactions between the two sides grew even more cordial. Grandmaster Hu seized the moment to suggest expanding the alliance between the Ten Thousand Beast Sect and Luanyang Palace.

Master Li readily consented, recognizing the mutual advantages for both organizations.

Never dismiss the Ten Thousand Beast Sect's potential despite lacking top-tier powerhouses; it remains a formidable sect. Controlling three-quarters of the Dongqi Continent as a prominent force, its sway rivals that of a dominant power in the region.

Above all, Li Shiming's exceptional fighting prowess, combined with the Dongqi Continent's remoteness from other major powers, allows him to dominate the area completely.

The three female cultivators stayed on at the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, and the ingredients for ten batches of Great Cultivator Spirit Pills were supplied.

Back in the Heavenly Person Cave Heaven, Li Shiming sighed in resignation. He paused his Artifact Refining activities and stored away five Fourth Grade Pill Furnaces into the laboratory dimension, then started the process of producing Great Cultivator Spirit Pills.

His initial intention was to forge artifacts en route to the Beishu Continent while departing from Dongqi.

Yet, Luanyang Palace's sudden involvement compelled him to alter his itinerary.

Producing ten batches of Great Cultivator Spirit Pills would require only two months' effort.

Luanyang Palace proved direct in their compensation, presenting a Fourth Grade Parasol Tree.

This Fourth Grade Parasol Tree serves as Luanyang Palace's distinctive Spirit Plant, reportedly acquired from an ancient ruin in the form of a fading Parasol Tree, which they then nurtured into a fresh variety, endowing it with the essence of its ancient predecessor.

Beyond its role in Refinement, the Fourth Grade Parasol Tree offers additional benefits; its limbs carry wood-fire properties, ideal for fashioning magical items with wood-fire attributes.

A vital purpose lies in serving as a dwelling for the Red Gold Phoenix.

If the Red Gold Phoenix resides on the Fourth Grade Parasol Tree over an extended period, it can strengthen its bloodline heritage.

Li Shiming found this form of payment highly agreeable.

He transplanted the Fourth Grade Parasol Tree within the Heavenly Person Cave Heaven, a secure inner realm that closely mirrors the external environment.

Upon planting the Fourth Grade Parasol Tree, Little Feng immediately dashed to perch on its limbs, letting out thrilled chirps at the sight.

Via his spiritual bond with Little Feng, Li Shiming detected the subtle enhancement the Fourth Grade Parasol Tree brought to Little Feng's bloodline; a hundred years there would match the intake of Late-stage Fourth Grade Phoenix Clan resources.

Still, he held no worries over the bloodline effects on Little Feng; instead, Little Feng's clear delight in the Fourth Grade Parasol Tree convinced him the exchange was a smart one.

Shortly afterward, additional great cultivators came calling, but Li Shiming politely refused them, mentioning his current focus on pill refinement.

Even though some hailed from superpowers, he lacked any prior ties with these great cultivators; without Li Yuanba's earlier dealings with superpowers, he might not have even known of their existence.

To ward off potential issues from these great cultivators, Li Shiming deployed five late-stage Golden Corpses.

These five late-stage Golden Corpses, equipped with sufficient intelligence, obey commands with precision.

He provisionally handed over authority of the five late-stage Golden Corpses to Grandmaster Hu, whose reliable nature guaranteed that, aided by them, order would be upheld without difficulty.

Truthfully, the arriving great cultivators refrained from causing disturbances.

No great cultivator desires to provoke a fearsome figure capable of eliminating both Yan Gao Great Cultivator and Wang He Great Cultivator. Moreover, with neither the Yuqing Sect nor the White Emperor Sect—the superpowers—pursuing vengeance, it confirmed the legitimacy of Li Shiming's battle strength.

Nevertheless, this situation weighed heavily on Grandmaster Hu. While fellow great cultivators from the Ten Thousand Beast Sect lacked elevated positions or links to superpowers, leaving scant topics for conversation.

Yet Grandmaster Hu, as Li Shiming's teacher, held not just the rank of great cultivator in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect but also served as the nearest senior to Alchemy Master Li Shiming.

In certain respects, Grandmaster Hu could sway Li Shiming's choices.

An array of presents, requests, and similar overtures left Grandmaster Hu stressed to the brink of premature aging.

His extensive circle of contacts resulted in countless associates approaching him, fully cognizant that Li Shiming couldn't handle extra pill refining at present, yet he persisted in clarifications and offers of future arrangements post Li Shiming's journeys.

Luckily, these great cultivators appreciated the scarcity of Li Shiming's time; a pledge from Grandmaster Hu sufficed to content them.

As days turned to weeks with Grandmaster Hu managing the guests, the surge of great cultivators flooding into Dongqi Continent brought another effect: it revitalized the Ten Thousand Beast Sect's standing.

Although Dongqi Continent qualifies as a landmass, its sparse resources typically deter many great cultivators from coming. Even those from distant lands who visited did so solely for trade.

On this occasion, the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, holding three-quarters of Dongqi Continent, welcomed a host of great cultivators, including envoys from superpowers, underscoring its ties to the continent's powers. Forces previously skeptical of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, especially the existing two primary sects, witnessed this display and dispelled their reservations.

Furthermore, the display stunned observers with the authentic might of the Ten Thousand Beast Sect.

Beyond the visiting great cultivators, three lingered at the Ten Thousand Beast Sect's entrance, while three more great cultivators guarded key spots.

The three female cultivators from Luanyang Palace posted at the Ten Thousand Beast Sect's gateway, together with the five late-stage Golden Corpses, elevated the Ten Thousand Beast Sect's fighting force to almost rival a superpower's.

This ignored Li Shiming entirely, whose prowess equaled that of two Peak Great Cultivators.

Amid this vibrant setting, overtures for partnerships emerged, and numerous superpowers acknowledged the Ten Thousand Beast Sect's robust foundation as a foundation for joint ventures.

After two months, Li Shiming emerged from isolation, observing more than ten additional great cultivators at the Ten Thousand Beast Sect's mountain gate.

At first, he feared some major event, but he soon gleaned from the Identity Jade Disc that they were simply guests.

Traversing vast seas demands time even for great cultivators, so their presence synced with the final two months of his stay in Dongqi Continent.

Li Shiming employed the communication array to reach the welcoming hall ahead of others.

"Mr. Li, you've emerged from seclusion!" Master Li hurried in, her smile radiant.

Over the preceding two months, each time she observed great cultivators yearning for pills yet turned away, a sense of fulfillment washed over her.

Some among them were her acquaintances, and their jealous glances at her link to Li Shiming boosted her mood immensely.

Naturally, none surpassed the elation she felt upon Li Shiming's call, after enduring two months solely for the Great Cultivator Spirit Pills.

"I have not let you down; behold twenty superior Great Cultivator Spirit Pills!" Li Shiming slid a jade vial across to Master Li.

"Mr. Li, Luanyang Palace has chosen to station three great cultivators here to support the Ten Thousand Beast Sect for the coming century, believing this duration will foster a fresh wave of great cultivators in the sect!" Master Li declared, inspecting the pills as she spoke to Li Shiming.