Cultivation: I can solidify equipment attributes

Chapter 69 New Evil Pill

After Li Yuan finished his cultivation, he slowly opened his eyes. It was time for his shift to end.

The shift work is relatively easy. With many teams out and no danger nearby, it has become a routine to use the shift time to train and slack off.

As they were about to return to their lodgings, they ran into He Shouzheng, who was just arriving.

"We don't need to stay at the base for now."

He Shou slammed the record book on the table and said casually.

"The higher-ups told us to go back to the market to rest for a few days. We'll come back once the arrangements are finalized."

This is a normal guard team; after all, they can't stand running around every day, but the timing is uncertain.

Li Yuan nodded.

"What about that Tier 1 High-Grade Rift-Horned Lizard?"

"It hasn't sold yet." He Shou smirked. "This kind of material is expensive; not just anyone can afford it. We'll have to wait for the spirit stones to come in."

This was pretty much what Li Yuan had predicted.

Lower-grade Tier 1 monsters sell well, but higher-grade Tier 1 monsters don't sell as quickly. Especially monsters like the Rifthorn Lizard, whose hide, bones, and tendons are all valuable, have even fewer buyers.

"Okay, I'll go back first."

He Shou hummed in agreement and waved his hand.

"Take a break if you can these next couple of days. There's probably more work to do later."

Li Yuan didn't say anything more and turned to leave the guard team's post.

Upon entering the market, the streets were still bustling, but Li Yuan had no interest in strolling around and went straight back to his residence.

Once the door closed, the room fell silent.

The spirit stones I have are enough, but not exactly plentiful. If I want to buy a couple more decent fire spells, I'll have to be careful with my spending.

Of the two conditions for cultivating the Flame Marrow Body, the requirement of eating demonic beast meat has been fulfilled, but two fire-type spells are still missing.

Li Yuan now possesses three techniques: Fireball Technique, Fire Arrow Technique, and Fire Release Technique.

Two more are missing.

However, it didn't specify the level of the fire spell. If there are no special attributes, just buy the cheapest one possible.

Li Yuan didn't rush out to buy it. Instead, he sat down by the bed and began circulating his Qi-Nourishing Technique.

The spinal cord is just one last chance to regenerate.

The Qi and blood flow downwards in circles along the path of the Nourishing Vital Energy Exercise.

At first, it was just a fever.

After the third time, the warmth in Li Yuan's back was noticeably reduced, and his chest and abdomen felt lighter as well.

But that's not enough.

The body's Qi and blood are too thick.

With a cultivation level of five in Qi Refining, two basic mortal cultivation techniques, and the addition of terms like Five Grains Nourishing Qi and Spinal Cord Vitality, the recovery was ridiculously fast.

Li Yuan didn't stop, repeating it over and over again.

The room was quiet, with only the increasingly heavy breathing remaining.

By evening, Li Yuan's forehead was covered in sweat, his shoulders and back felt weak, and his hands and feet felt heavy.

That's enough now.

As his qi and blood gradually recovered, Li Yuan didn't wait around but instead circulated his cultivation technique and began to cultivate.

After a while, Li Yuan opened his eyes, and the panel appeared.

The conditions for permanent spinal cord vitality (white) have been met.

Is it permanent?

Li Yuan confirmed it directly.

[Permanentization successful]

Spinal cord vitality (white) has become a permanent entry.

[Equipment consumed]

It became.

Li Yuan slowly exhaled and raised his hand to press his back.

The warmth that emanated from the spine didn't dissipate; instead, it felt more natural than before, as if it had completely grown into the body.

The proficiency level of the Nourishing Vitality Technique on the panel also jumped up.

Li Yuan glanced down at his system panel, his gaze lingering briefly on the spinal cord vitality before disappearing.

These four spirit stones were well spent.

The night grew deeper.

Li Yuan sat cross-legged, casually re-equipped the Hundred Meridians Returning to Origin Technique in the empty equipment slot, and continued cultivating.

The spiritual energy within his body has been slowly increasing, and his cultivation has been unimpeded, without being disturbed by any minor bottlenecks.

The next morning, Li Yuan took the few herbs he had saved up and went to North Alley.

Old Sun's stall is still in the same old place.

A cloth was laid out, several porcelain bottles were placed on it, and some freshly sorted herbs were piled up next to it. Old Sun squatted behind, using a small shovel to stir the dregs in the medicine furnace.

When Li Yuan approached, Old Sun raised his eyes.

Li Yuan placed the few herbs on the stall.

Old Sun glanced at them, gathered the herbs aside, and then smacked his lips.

"The Killing Essence Pill will take a while; there's only one left, and I haven't made any recently."

Li Yuan glanced at him.

"Didn't you do it?"

"It's done." A hint of pride flashed in Old Sun's eyes as he casually patted the edge of the medicine furnace. "The old Fiend Essence Pill is almost finished. Further modifications wouldn't make much sense. I've been testing new things these past few days."

Li Yuan asked a question as a matter of course.

"What's new?"

"It's the Fiend Pill I wanted to get before, the one for breaking through to a higher realm."

Old Sun lowered his voice.

"It's more potent than the Killing Yuan Pill and can assist in breaking through realms. Reaching the fourth level from the third level of Qi Refining shouldn't be a problem, and it's more useful than the Breakthrough Pill. Reaching the seventh level from the sixth level will probably be difficult."

At this point, Old Sun added another sentence.

"But the malevolent aura is even stronger."

"Heavier than the Killing Yuan Pill?"

"Much heavier." Old Sun nodded. "It's easy to get injured after taking it. Those who can't withstand it will be harmed by the evil energy before the pill even helps them break through their cultivation level."

Li Yuan remained silent.

It can help one reach higher realms, but it also has significant side effects.

"Are there any other pills that can improve one's cultivation level?" Li Yuan asked.

"Yes, I have."

Old Sun answered readily.

"It's just a normal pill, not one I made myself. The price will definitely be higher, not as cheap as the Killing Essence Pill."

Li Yuan nodded.

It's not surprising that regular pills are expensive.

Li Yuan steered the conversation to more serious matters.

Do you have any fire magic spells here?

Old Sun looked up at him and smiled.

"What, you've switched to fire magic?"

"We need it."

Old Sun didn't ask for the reason, he just pointed towards East Street.

"Master Lu has it."

"He has more than just talismans; he also has spells. If you want them, go find him. He only accepts spirit stones if you want to learn spells; he'll take anything you offer."

Li Yuan lightly tapped the edge of the stall with his finger.

"You don't have this?" Li Yuan asked again.

In my memory, alchemists all know a thing or two about fire magic.

Old Sun waved his hand.

"I cultivate wood-based techniques; I don't have any proper fire-based spells."

At this point, Old Sun seemed to remember something and added another sentence.

"However, I know basic fire spells like the Fire Control Technique."

"I can use this for alchemy, so I'll copy it for you without any problem."

Li Yuan's gaze narrowed slightly.

Although the Fire Control Technique is only a basic spell, it is sufficient as long as fire-based spells are included.

"How much?"

Old Sun glanced at the few herbs on the stall and said casually.