Gou Zai created a blessed land in the immortal abode

a few days later.

In front of the animal pen, Li Chengming sat cross-legged, probing his spiritual sense into it and establishing a clear connection with the Cloud Dew Insect at the third level of Qi Refining.

He could sense that the little thing had resigned itself to its fate; its hostility had subsided, replaced by a kind of innocent affection.

"Come out."

Li Chengming made a hand seal, and the restrictions on the animal pen opened a crack. The pure white Cloud Dew Insect flapped its wings and flew out, circling twice above his palm before gently landing on the back of his hand.

Its six legs are as thin as hair, and feel slightly cool to the touch. Its mouthparts are closed, and it shows no intention of sucking.

Li Chengming tried to convey instructions using his mind:

"From now on, your name is Bailu."

Bailu's "whimpering" sounds show that she really likes this new name.

"Bai Lu, make your people obey me."

After saying that, Li Chengming opened the spirit insect basket containing the other cloud dew insects.

In an instant, more than twenty cloud dew insects surged out and flew into the air, ready to stir up trouble.

Bai Lu buzzed and flew to the cloud dew insects. After a few exchanges, their hostility lessened considerably.

They hovered above Li Chengming, but no longer cast spells.

Li Chengming knew that these cloud dew insects had recognized him as their master.

"The next step is to solve the problem of feeding these cloud dew worms."

Li Chengming pondered for a long time, then suddenly his eyes lit up, and he took out the jade bottle he had obtained in the market.

"This jade bottle has the wonderful use of storing water and absorbing spiritual energy. I used it to irrigate the spiritual fields before. I don't know if these cloud dew insects will eat this spiritual water."

These cloud dew insects are spiritual insects of the Water Virtue Dao, and spiritual water should be a great tonic for them.

Moreover, the abilities of the Cloud Dew Insect and this Jade Bottle are quite similar.

Li Chengming took out the jade bottle, made a hand seal, and a few drops of spiritual water flew out of the bottle and floated in mid-air.

Upon seeing the spiritual water, the cloud dew insects immediately swarmed towards it, eagerly sucking it up with their slender mouthparts.

White dew fell on his shoulder, making soft, whimpering noises.

"Of course I'll never forget you."

Li Chengming smiled, then took out another drop of spiritual water and presented it to Bailu.

Before long, the spiritual water was completely consumed. By this time, all the cloud dew insects had lost their fear of Li Chengming and flew around him. Some tried to land on him, but Bai Lu chased them away.

"Hehe." Li Chengming stroked Bailu to soothe it, then looked at the other Cloud Dew Insects:

"From now on, you will be responsible for taking care of the spiritual plants here. If you take good care of them, I will give you spiritual water."

"Waaaaah!"

The cloud dew insects nodded repeatedly, and then, led by Bailu, flew to the sky above the spirit field.

In just a few breaths, a thick cloud quietly appeared, and the next moment, a light drizzle began to fall.

Watching this scene, Li Chengming thought to himself:

"With these cloud dew insects, I won't need to expend too much energy on the spirit fields in the immortal abode. From now on, I only need to check on them every few days."

"With these little guys, the quality of spiritual plants will probably be able to reach a new level in the future."

Li Chengming stood up, his gaze falling into the depths of the dense forest.

If there are cloud dew insects in the immortal abode, are there other living beings?

The thought flashed through his mind, and he temporarily suppressed his urge to explore. Going into the fog-covered area now would be far too risky.

Let's just wait for the Immortal Abode to unlock and expand on its own.

In the days that followed, the swarm of cloud dew insects gradually developed a routine, flying and hovering in the spirit fields every morning, breathing in and out moisture and condensing spirit dew.

This saved Li Chengming a lot of energy, allowing him to have more time to refine the Spirit Gathering Pill.

…………

On this day, he was refining a new batch of Spirit Gathering Pills in the alchemy room when his spiritual sense suddenly stirred, and he sensed someone approaching outside the courtyard.

He extinguished the fire in the furnace and left the immortal abode.

The newcomer was a boy of sixteen or seventeen, dressed in a gray Taoist robe, with a handsome face; he was a disciple of the Confucius family.

Li Chengming had seen him at the General Affairs Hall.

"Senior Brother Li."

Upon seeing Li Chengming, Kong Chengye immediately bowed and said, "My third uncle asked me to invite you to Guangling Mountain."

Li Chengming raised an eyebrow, pondering to himself:

"Third Uncle? Isn't that Master Kong? Has Master Kong emerged from seclusion?"

Thinking of this, he nodded repeatedly:

"Please lead the way, fellow Daoist."

This time, unlike last time, we didn't need to rent a horse-drawn carriage in the town at the foot of Guangling Mountain.

Instead, they rode in a flying shuttle and arrived in no time.

Li Chengming gazed at the mountains that came into view and thought to himself:

"Flying magical artifacts are really fast."

The shuttle landed halfway up the mountain and walked along the mountain path for about the time it takes to burn an incense stick before arriving at a courtyard.

The courtyard gate was open, and Kong Shaowen's voice came from inside:

"Come in."

Li Chengming stepped into the courtyard and saw Kong Shaowen sitting at a stone table with a pot of spiritual tea and two teacups on it.

"sit."

Kong Shaowen pointed to the stone bench opposite him.

Li Chengming sat down as instructed, and Kong Chengye bowed before leaving, closing the courtyard gate behind him.

"Try this tea; it's the Qingxinling bud I cultivated."

Kong Shaowen picked up the teapot and poured a cup for Li Chengming.

Li Chengming picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and as the spiritual tea entered his throat, a refreshing sensation rushed to his head, seemingly dispelling some of the fatigue accumulated from refining pills over the past few days.

"Excellent tea," he exclaimed sincerely.

Kong Shaowen smiled, put down his teacup, and looked at Li Chengming.

"Have you been practicing alchemy lately?"

Li Chengming had already guessed that the person who came today would be asking him about alchemy, so he was prepared and nodded calmly, saying:

"The alchemy has been underway for three months."

"How many batches were made?"

"Only two or three batches were produced, and the quality was rough and unsightly."

Li Chengming sighed slightly and took out the Spirit Gathering Pill he had refined.

Kong Shaowen took the pill, examined it carefully, stroked his beard, and slowly said:

"The quality is average, but you have no one to teach you alchemy. To be able to refine a Spirit Gathering Pill in three months is already a remarkable talent."

After saying that, Kong Shaowen took out a jade slip.

"This jade slip contains my insights into refining the Spirit Gathering Pill. You may take it."

Master Kong's insights on alchemy!

Li Chengming was shocked, knowing that Kong Shaowen was an alchemist with decades of experience in alchemy.

The Spirit Gathering Pills he refined were all of superior quality, and his insights were treasures that countless alchemists dreamed of.

They just gave it to me like that?

"this……"

Li Chengming raised his head, his eyes filled with undisguised gratitude. "Master Kong's kindness is truly beyond my ability to repay."

Kong Shaowen waved his hand, picked up his teacup, and took a small sip:

"This knowledge isn't given to you for free. Once you've mastered refining the Spirit Gathering Pill, you'll become an alchemist for the Kong family and refine pills for them from now on."

Upon hearing this, Li Chengming was immediately caught in a dilemma.

Kong Shaowen was not in a hurry and waited quietly.

About fifteen minutes later, Li Chengming raised his head and said with a smile:

"Master Kong, I am a retainer of the Kong family, so it is only natural that I should refine elixirs for the Kong family."

"You little rascal, you know what's good for you," Kong Shaowen laughed loudly.

"Stay in the Kong family. The Kong family will not mistreat any cultivator who has contributed to the clan."