Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1596 - 844: Myriad Beasts (Part 2)

"Has Mr. Li of Luanyang Palace remained at the sect?" Li Shiming inquired, glancing toward Grandmaster Hu.

"Mr. Li remains here. Suggesting Shilan as her disciple is truly an excellent decision!" Grandmaster Hu replied. He had been acquainted with Master Li for numerous years and fully supported Li Shiming's proposal.

"Lan’er, I'll consult with Mr. Li first. You can remain in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, and you'll only need to head to Luanyang Palace for a while when it's essential!" Li Shiming informed Yin Shilan, smiling warmly.

The possibility of Master Li from Luanyang Palace declining hadn't crossed his mind. In the Cultivation World, no major power would ever turn down his requests in such situations.

Truthfully, any influential force would eagerly welcome Yin Shilan if he made the recommendation.

Accepting Li Shiming’s Daoist couple into their sect offered the perfect opportunity to build ties with him, facilitating requests for his aid in Alchemy or utilizing his formidable strength and status.

Yin Shilan accepted Li Shiming’s plans. After practicing the ’Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Technique,’ she had foreseen some connection to Luanyang Palace, but joining as a disciple was unexpected.

Departing from Grandmaster Hu’s residence, Li Shiming led Yin Shilan to the Spiritual Beast zone within the Ten Thousand Beasts Cave Heaven.

They thoroughly explored the whole Spiritual Beast zone in search of Red Gold Phoenix eggs or young ones, yet discovered none, since mature Red Gold Phoenixes were beyond Yin Shilan’s ability to contract.

It had to be said that Yin Shilan’s fortune wasn’t particularly strong, though this was quite typical.

Within Ten Thousand Beasts Cave Heaven, the Red Gold Phoenix ranked as a scarce and elite spirit beast, with only a handful existing, and even rarer in egg or fledgling stages—such chances might arise only once in centuries.

Nevertheless, Yin Shilan gained a broad perspective, encountering numerous spirit beasts unknown to her previously.

Actually, even among Ten Thousand Beast Sect members, access to this area for choosing a Spiritual Pet demanded considerable contribution points.

Thanks to Li Shiming’s high standing in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect, Yin Shilan could access Ten Thousand Beasts Cave Heaven to pick a Spiritual Pet, despite not being a formal disciple yet.

"Looks like we'll need to source a Red Gold Phoenix Spiritual Pet from Luanyang Palace!" Li Shiming remarked to Yin Shilan, sighing in mild disappointment.

"Contracting a Red Gold Phoenix from Luanyang Palace won’t be straightforward, right?" Yin Shilan asked. Though she adored Little Feng, she realized that binding a Phoenix with exceptional bloodline from a mighty sect was no easy task.

"I’ve learned that Luanyang Palace maintains a dedicated Grotto Heaven for raising Phoenix-blood spirit beasts; provided the proper compensation is offered, I’m confident Luanyang Palace would readily provide a Red Gold Phoenix!" Li Shiming assured her, grinning reassuringly.

On the following day, Master Li, Master Ding, and Great Cultivator Jiang from Luanyang Palace accepted Li Shiming’s official invitation and visited his dwelling.

As the gracious host, Yin Shilan joined Li Shiming in welcoming them at the entrance.

The trio of female cultivators appeared to expect encountering Yin Shilan, with Master Li gazing at her especially affectionately.

This stemmed from Grandmaster Hu’s subtle tip-off the previous day; the bond between Ten Thousand Beast Sect and Luanyang Palace was notably strong.

Yin Shilan offered Fourth Grade Spirit Fruits and served Fourth Grade Spirit Tea to the visitors.

"My congratulations to Mr. Li and Mr. Yin on forming a Daoist couple; this is a modest token from me!" Master Li presented an elegant set of hair ornaments to Yin Shilan, smiling brightly.

Crafted from Fourth Grade Upper Stage materials, this refined hair accessory ensemble prioritized design over substance for female cultivators.

Renowned for its palace-inspired elegance, Luanyang Palace’s craftsmanship in such items was unparalleled across the Cultivation World.

While most cultivators paid little attention to adornments, sects like Luanyang Palace, specializing in female practitioners, devoted resources to perfecting them.

The remaining two female cultivators also gifted items: Luanyang Palace’s finest cosmetics and a resplendent palace gown for women, both at Fourth Grade Upper Stage level.

Yin Shilan felt delighted while examining these presents.

Clearly, these items, designed specifically for female cultivators, held an undeniable allure.

"Mr. Li, I hope Lan’er can take you as her Master. I was overly optimistic earlier; I can instruct her in the ’Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Technique’ up to Nascent Soul Early Stage, but the mid and late stages demand expert direction!" Li Shiming bowed respectfully to Master Li.

"It would be an honor!" Master Li replied smilingly, accepting the request instantly without a second thought.

Her swift agreement suggested a fear that Li Shiming might retract the offer.

Informed by Grandmaster Hu the day prior, she and her sect sisters had readied these gifts to demonstrate the advantages of joining a women-focused sect to Yin Shilan.

"I must add that Luanyang Palace needs to secure a Red Gold Phoenix Spiritual Pet for Lan’er!" Li Shiming declared, gesturing emphatically.

"In no more than thirty years, I assure you Yin Shilan will possess a Red Gold Phoenix Spiritual Pet!" Master Li pondered briefly before offering this firm commitment.

Though Li Shiming’s demand was challenging, given his exceptional abilities and Alchemy expertise, forging this link via a Red Gold Phoenix proved immensely valuable.

For this matter, Master Li required no sect approval; she possessed the authority to assign a Red Gold Phoenix directly.

In truth, submitting a formal request could expedite Yin Shilan’s acquisition of the Red Gold Phoenix Spiritual Pet.

Yet, in Li Shiming’s presence, she refrained from suggesting uncertainties.

On the other hand, delivering the Red Gold Phoenix Spiritual Pet to Yin Shilan earlier than promised would enhance her standing with Li Shiming further.

"Yin Shilan honors her Master!" Encouraged by Li Shiming’s nod, Yin Shilan advanced and executed the formal disciple’s rite toward Master Li.

"Shilan, the official ceremony will occur in Luanyang Palace, but through this act, you’re now my disciple!" Master Li stated, assisting Yin Shilan up only after the rite concluded.

"Congratulations, Senior Sister; we’ll have to ready more gifts upon our return!" Great Cultivator Jiang offered her warm felicitations with a soft chuckle.

Master Li drew Yin Shilan to one side, questioning her on the ’Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Technique’, while the other two elders chimed in with insights, briefly sidelining Li Shiming.

Li Shiming felt unperturbed, contentedly watching Yin Shilan engage animatedly with Master Li.

He had no desire to restrict Yin Shilan; as Daoist couples, he wished for her to cultivate her own network of friends.

In Master Li’s thoughts, while probing Yin Shilan’s cultivation progress, she also inquired about the Fourth Grade Spirit Pill she had taken.

Even Luanyang Palace’s elite disciples lacked Yin Shilan’s privileged circumstances.

Ever since reaching Nascent Soul Stage, every Fourth Grade Spirit Pill Yin Shilan used in cultivation was top-quality, which helped solidify her realm after merely a year of advancement.

With Li Shiming now taking on Alchemy tasks, superior-grade Spirit Pills had become commonplace for him.

That said, Li Shiming restricted his Fourth Grade Spirit Pill commissions to Great Cultivators only, denying early-to-mid Nascent Soul cultivators access to such premium pills.

As the partner of this premier Alchemy expert, Yin Shilan’s cultivation supplies were the envy of her peers at the same level.

The women’s conversation flowed from cultivation topics to the ’Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens Technique’ and eventually to everyday essentials for female cultivators.

All this was fresh knowledge for Yin Shilan, as she had never come across such information in the Cultivation World before.

The Beishu Continent’s isolation was too severe; even without past limitations there, she wouldn’t have encountered these insights.