Cultivation: Beginning with the Heart Reflecting Heaven and Earth

If the cultivation method is very compatible, one's cultivation level can indeed advance by leaps and bounds. It is not surprising that Lu Qian broke through so quickly.

"That's one of the reasons."

Lu Qian did not deny it; the "Fire-Filling Furnace Technique" was a carefully chosen technique that suited him well.

The only slightly frustrating thing is that the fire-filling technique is somewhat effective in controlling the fire, but unfortunately he has no opportunity to practice it, which makes him feel a bit helpless.

Chen Yu's eyes darted around, and he asked, "Senior Brother Lu, do you have any channels to obtain elixirs?"

"I don't have it, do you?"

Lu Qian was puzzled, but remained outwardly calm, saying, "I used contribution points to exchange for Huangya Pills."

"Senior Brother Lu, do you know that this Yellow Sprout Pill has some effect on us early-stage Qi Refining disciples, but not much effect on mid-stage Qi Refining disciples, and no effect at all on late-stage Qi Refining disciples?"

Chen Yu leaned closer and whispered mysteriously, "But even after reaching the late stage of Qi Refining, the sect won't distribute other pills for free anymore. What should we do with these Yellow Sprout Pills?"

Huangya Dan can be exchanged for 30 contribution points per bottle. If you buy it outside, it will cost at least 40 or 50 spirit stones.

Although the Canghai Sect has alchemists within its ranks, and the cost of refining a bottle of Yellow Sprout Pills certainly wouldn't be more than forty or fifty spirit stones, considering the large number of disciples, the monthly expenditure on Yellow Sprout Pills alone is undoubtedly a huge expense.

If they were to distribute pills that are useful even in the mid-stage of Qi Refining, or even in the late-stage of Qi Refining, the cost would be even greater, so the Canghai Sect naturally did not choose to do so.

But no matter what, Huangyadan's value is undeniable; even if one doesn't need it, one can still sell it.

Some late-stage Qi Refining cultivators might not value these few dozen contribution points, but mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators will always appreciate them, so some people will still sell them.

Lu Qian already understood what Chen Yu was trying to say, but still asked curiously, "Do you have some connections?"

Chen Yu nodded. "So, there are advantages to joining a faction. Yellow Sprout Pills cost 30 contribution points to exchange within a sect, but with the backing of a faction, 20 contribution points are enough."

Upon hearing this, Lu Qian immediately laughed, "That's really a good deal."

Even though it was a good deal, he had no intention of buying it at a low price. The reason was simple: how could he know if this bottle of Yellow Sprout Pills was issued by the sect or was just a practice piece by some alchemist?

Without guaranteeing quality, one might consume poisonous pills, affecting their cultivation path. Given the fierce competition within the Canghai Sect, Lu Qian really didn't want to gamble with other people's consciences.

Unless he can see others receiving pills from the sect, then there's no need to worry. But to go through so much trouble just to save such a small contribution point isn't really worth it.

"Senior Brother Lu, would you like to consider joining our Hundred Cuts Guild? We'll have enough Yellow Sprout Pills to sell to you at a low price every month."

Chen Yu said mysteriously, "The Hundred Slashes Society is backed by inner disciples, specifically inner disciples of the Dao Lineage. You probably don't know what the Dao Lineage is..."

Lu Qian interrupted him, "Shangjiu Peak, right? I've heard about it too."

Lu Qian even guessed that the inner disciple behind Chen Yu was none other than Qi Linye, the disciple with two spiritual roots who had come with him on the flying boat.

In this world, the bond between classmates is also valued. For example, Chen Yu and his group came together by flying boat, so they had some personal connections and naturally tried to curry favor with each other.

But that's just how ordinary people do things. Lu Qian doesn't need to do that. He has his own path, and he doesn't need to do that either.

His path is the world of the heart, which is also his talent. Why should he seek it from outsiders?

"I have some things to attend to later, so I'm afraid I won't be able to keep Junior Brother Chen company."

Lu Qian was too lazy to repeat the act of refusing again, so he simply picked up the tea and saw the guest out!

"Then I won't bother Senior Brother Lu any longer!"

Chen Yu's expression was not good. He had originally wanted to show off his membership in the Hundred Slashes Society, but he did not expect that Lu Qian would not take it seriously and would reject him before he could even finish speaking. This made him feel a sense of disappointment.

Chen Yu had thought that joining the Hundred Slashes Society would make Lu Qian look at him with more respect, but Lu Qian's attitude was different, so Chen Yu was naturally annoyed.

Isn't it just three spiritual roots?

Chen Yu turned and left, skipping all formalities.

"This guy is really arrogant once he gets his way; he's too easy to guess."

Lu Qian didn't care about Chen Yu's anger. He closed the door and went to the exchange meeting.

Most of the people in the Canghai Sect are always in a hurry, whether they fly in the sky or run on the ground.

"Time waits for no one. Even cultivators cannot live forever. They must race against time."

Lu Qian sighed slightly, but kept walking and soon arrived at the exchange meeting.

The most common items bought at the exchange were various leftover tools, low-level magical artifacts, broken cultivation manuals, and spirit herbs. Lu Qian knew nothing about these, so naturally he wouldn't buy them.

One of his purposes in attending this exchange was to find a used alchemy furnace. As long as it worked, he didn't care whether it was old or not.

A proper alchemy furnace, even a low-level one designed for beginners, costs several hundred spirit stones, which Lu Qian simply cannot afford. He can't even afford a regular secondhand alchemy furnace, so he can only hope to find one that he can afford.

Because he was short of money, Lu Qian didn't dare to look at it too much. He first bought a spiritual herb guide to enrich his knowledge, and then started looking for a pill furnace. However, no one was selling them. This kind of thing is not so common. You need a certain amount of luck to find it.

Lu Qian made several more trips after that, but either he didn't find anyone, or when he did see someone selling, the price was at least a hundred spirit stones, and the items looked dilapidated, which made him want to give up.

Alchemy is not something that ordinary people can afford to do. Moreover, Lu Qian doesn't understand alchemy furnaces and might end up buying a defective or scrap one. But then again, good things are never cheap.

"Looks like I'll have to ask someone I know."

Lu Qian was looking for Zhao Qi, who had tested his spirit. Zhao Qi had said that he could look for him after he joined the sect, but Lu Qian took it as just a polite remark.

However, now that Lu Qian had no other choice, he had to visit him in person. He had already found out where this senior brother was, but he didn't visit him in person.

Unlike Lu Qian and other newly initiated disciples, Zhao Qi had a cave dwelling with a first-tier spiritual vein inside. The cost wasn't too high, only a few dozen contribution points. However, cave dwellings weren't something that could be obtained casually; simply put, one had to wait in line.

Those who lack strength or connections can wait their entire lives and still not be assigned a cave dwelling.

In other words, with a certain level of strength and connections, one can move into a cave dwelling. However, this is not something that a newly initiated disciple like Lu Qian can obtain. It is only possible when he becomes one of the best outer disciples or makes certain contributions.

"Junior Brother Lu, why are you only arriving today?"

Zhao Qi didn't seem unhappy when he saw Lu Qian, but he still put on a stern face. "I've been waiting for you for so long since you entered the sect. I waited and waited, but you never came. I thought you weren't coming."

Lu Qian explained with trepidation, "My cultivation level is too low, and I was worried about disturbing my senior brother's peace, so I haven't come over."