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Chapter 35 Spirit Beast Mountain Reward: Profound Qi Pill?! [New Book, Please Vote!]

"It's alright, it's alright. Brother, I still have the Golden Light Mantra here. Its defensive power is no weaker than the Earth Armor Mantra." Bai Yunsheng handed the Golden Light Mantra directly to Meng De.

Bai Yunsheng seemed to remember that Mengde was a cultivator with four spiritual roots, so since Mengde did not have an earth spiritual root, it meant that Mengde did not lack metal, wood, water, or fire spiritual roots.

Surely... Mengde's four spiritual roots can't be something like wind, thunder, or ice...

"Consider the Golden Light Mantra a gift from me to Brother Meng. When Brother Meng learns how to make talismans, just sell it to me directly." Bai Yunsheng smiled slightly and generously gave Meng De the Golden Light Mantra, which was quite valuable to Qi Refining cultivators.

As a seasoned veteran who had participated in the Blood Forbidden Trial twice, Bai Yunsheng was already at the Great Perfection of the 13th level of Qi Refining, just waiting for the Foundation Establishment Pill to attempt a breakthrough, making him a "near-half-step Foundation Establishment expert".

This is why Bai Yunsheng has so much time to sell secret manuals; he has now reached a bottleneck and has more free time. At the same time, by selling secret manuals, Bai Yunsheng can also increase his understanding of techniques and thus hone his skills to their peak.

At the same time, he didn't care much about the gain or loss of those ten or so spirit stones for someone of Bai Yunsheng's caliber. He simply thought Mengde was a talented person and wanted to spend some spirit stones to make his acquaintance.

As for whether Mengde could create the Golden Light Talisman, one of the best-selling talismans in the Qi Refining Realm, Bai Yunsheng didn't care that much. If he succeeded, that would be even better, proving that he had made a worthwhile friend.

If it doesn't work out, it's not a big deal. Ten or so spirit stones isn't a big deal for Bai Yunsheng. Besides, failure in the talisman field doesn't mean Mengde is worthless in other fields.

At least in Bai Yunsheng's opinion, Mengde had some ideas about taming beasts and insects.

"Well... thank you very much, Senior Brother Bai." Meng De hesitated slightly, but ultimately chose to accept the Golden Light Mantra that Bai Yunsheng had given him. He didn't lack those spirit stones, but he ultimately chose to accept Bai Yunsheng's kindness.

"Although we don't share the same master, we are all disciples of the Spirit Beast Mountain. There's no need for us to be so formal with each other, fellow disciples," Bai Yunsheng chuckled.

After thanking Bai Yunsheng, Meng De purchased "Complete Collection of Elementary Spells" and an intermediate spell called "Talisman Sword Spell" from him. Of course, Meng De paid for it with spirit stones, which Bai Yunsheng accepted without hesitation.

Bai Yunsheng then bid farewell to Mengde, saying that if the other aggrieved parties replied in a few days, he would come to visit again. He then left Blackwater Manor in a flying boat with the Dark Silver Giant Wolf.

"Talisman Sword Spell..." After Bai Yunsheng left, Meng De looked at the "Talisman Sword Spell" manual in his hand, his eyes flickering slightly.

The effect of the talisman sword spell is very simple: it can condense a one-time talisman sword for use, and it can also be attached to magical artifacts to increase their power, making it a very versatile spell.

"The spellbook contains fifteen basic spells, twelve of which I can directly learn, covering defense, attack, speed, support... it's all there..."

With the Blood Sword Technique that Meng De had mastered and the Talisman Sword Incantation that he had not yet learned, Meng De realized that he was only missing a few handy magic weapons to become a qualified Qi Refining Realm cultivator.

Meng De had considered buying a suitable magic weapon before, but after browsing the cultivation market, he found that a decent magic weapon cost around twenty spirit stones, and they were scarce, with very few suitable ones available. Since Meng De didn't have enough spare spirit stones at the moment, and he had no immediate need for combat, the priority of acquiring a magic weapon remained postponed.

However, Mengde now feels it's time to save up more money to buy magical artifacts to arm himself.

"Alright, it's study time again." Meng De cleared his mind of distractions, returned to Blackwater Manor, and began studying the magic manuals in his hands.

At this time, Yunxi, who had been in seclusion for a long time, suddenly found Mengde and brought him to Jinxia Peak.

Under the sacred tree on Jinxia Peak, after half a year, Meng De met his senior sister again.

"Mengde, I have reported the matter of the blood mosquitoes." After a moment of silence with his gaze fixed on Mengde, Qingli under the spirit tree slowly spoke.

"Hmm..." Meng De bowed slightly and clasped his hands in a fist salute. At this moment, he didn't know how to answer.

"The Blood Mosquito has extraordinary potential and is destined to be with our Spirit Beast Mountain. You have been able to discover this rare insect that has been kept hidden, and you deserve to be rewarded." Qing Li did not keep Meng De waiting for long and directly announced the results of the Spirit Beast Mountain's high-level contributions to the Blood Mosquito.

"Where is my disciple Mengde?"

"Mengde is here." Mengde knelt on one knee and bowed to Qingli, who was conveying a message from the higher-ups of Spirit Beast Mountain.

"Considering your presentation of this rare insect and your substantial contribution, we hereby bestow upon you one Profound Qi Pill and three hundred spirit stones as a reward," Qing Li silently announced the decision of the Spirit Beast Mountain's higher-ups.

According to the information given by the Old Ancestor of Fox Hill, after the Dream Mosquito incident was over, all the Core Formation True Persons on the other peaks also knew about the Source Blood Flying Mosquito. Subsequently, that group of Core Formation True Persons made the following decision.

As for the Fox Hill Ancestor and the Nascent Soul Ancestor of Spirit Beast Mountain, neither of them appeared, nor was there any need for them to. The Fox Hill Ancestor's act of personally testing the waters to cultivate the Dream Mosquito and informing the other Core Formation elders of Spirit Beast Mountain was, in a sense, already a favor to Meng De. However, Meng De was a human cultivator, outside the Fox Hill Ancestor's jurisdiction.

"...That's it?" Yunxi was taken aback upon hearing this. She looked up at Qingli above her, her brows furrowing slightly. Clearly, she was somewhat surprised by the result.

The Profound Qi Pill is a special high-grade pill that can only be refined by Core Formation cultivators using alchemical fire. It can continuously increase the cultivation level of cultivators below the tenth level of Qi Refining by one level within a week. It has always been extremely valuable and has never been available for sale. However, Yunxi always felt that something was missing.

"That's all." Qingli shook her head slightly.

"...No Foundation Establishment Pills?" Yunxi clearly remembered that the Qingling Peak's commission list stated that those who provided the sect with brand-new rare insects could receive up to one Foundation Establishment Pill based on the value of the insects.

"..." When Yunxi mentioned the Foundation Establishment Pill, Mengde subconsciously glanced at Yunxi.

Yunxi merely snorted coldly: "You think I want your Foundation Establishment Pill? I just think that the strange insect you found, this lucky guy, shouldn't be worth this price."

A hint of surprise flashed in Meng De's eyes. How did Yun Xi know the specific information about the Source Blood Flying Insects? And why didn't Yun Xi want the Foundation Establishment Pill? Although Meng De certainly wouldn't give up the Foundation Establishment Pill so easily, Yun Xi's impression was that of someone who... desperately needed the Foundation Establishment Pill, wasn't it?

"Sigh... On the path of cultivation, strength is still the most important factor." Qing Li shook her head slightly.

"Disciple Mengde, do you have any objections?"

"..." Meng De fell silent for a moment. Qing Li and Yun Xi's reactions were all hinting at one thing to him: they had also tried to fight for it, but to no avail.

"Disciple Mengde is grateful for the sect's cultivation!" Mengde said with gratitude.

From Qingli's last words, Mengde knew that he should have had a chance to obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill... it's just that... the higher-ups probably felt it was a waste to give a Foundation Establishment Pill to a disciple with four spiritual roots...

Ugh...

To be honest, Mengde was still a little...sad.

But this is for the best, at least when Mengde did something immoral later, he didn't have so much moral burden.