Cultivating immortality begins with discerning the secrets of heaven.

Chapter 73 Accepting Commissions

Song Cheng was naturally aware of Lin Yun's concerns, but for the sake of this Foundation Establishment Pill, he was truly going all out.

We're going to take this gamble!

A top-grade magic weapon crafted with Xuan Lei patterns would greatly increase his chances of winning this sect competition.

As a weapon refiner, Song Cheng absolutely understands how terrifying a top-grade magic weapon capable of controlling lightning power is.

"Junior Brother Lin, you can rest assured about this matter. I can sign a spiritual contract with you as proof."

"If the creation of the magical artifact fails, I will not hold you responsible; I will take full responsibility myself."

"If the refining is successful, I can use my sect contribution points to exchange for a treasure or spiritual item worth about 500 sect contribution points for you."

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This is a normal weapon crafting commission. In the cultivation world, to commission a weapon crafter to help you craft a weapon, you need to pay a deposit.

Regardless of whether the weapon forging is successful or not, the deposit will not be refunded, and if it is successful, a final payment will be required.

Therefore, when people seek out weapon refiners to refine their weapons, they tend to choose those with a big reputation or simply order custom-made items from large shops.

Within Taiyuan Immortal City, the only places where independent cultivators can entrust their weapon-refining to are a few well-known merchant alliances and the Hundred Refinement Pavilion established by the Taiyuan Sect.

However, the price for commissioned weapon crafting in these places is quite high, so buying finished magic weapons directly has become the first choice for most cultivators.

Lin Hongye wanted to take over a shop in Taiyuan Immortal City with Elder Meng, but she hadn't taken any action yet, and that was her concern.

Lin Yun's weapon-refining skills are not yet mature enough, and it will take a long time to build up his reputation.

But Lin Yun hadn't thought that far ahead. After hearing his senior brother Song Cheng's promise, he couldn't help but show a hint of interest.

Five hundred sect contribution points would take him ten months to earn, making this contribution truly precious to Lin Yun, who is currently eager to improve himself.

"Senior Brother Song, is this in compliance with regulations?"

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Lin Yun naturally had some concerns about this matter, as the sect forbade disciples from privately transferring and trading contribution points.

Upon hearing this, Song Cheng chuckled and said, "Don't worry, Junior Brother Lin, I'm just helping you exchange for what you need. I'm not transferring sect contributions directly to your name through some shady channels."

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"The sect will not interfere in this matter. Of course, if you want me to use sect contributions to help you exchange for cultivation techniques in the Transmission Hall, then I am powerless to do so."

All cultivation techniques inherited from within the sect are strictly forbidden from being leaked, and one must make a vow to one's own inner demons before accepting the inheritance.

If the exchanged item is a more core, high-level inheritance, the sect will even plant a special restriction in the mind to prevent the soul from being searched and refined, which could lead to the leakage of the sect's fundamental inheritance.

Lin Yun muttered to himself, quite surprised, "I never knew it could be like this. This is truly eye-opening. Then I'll use spirit stones to..."

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But soon, Senior Brother Songcheng raised a finger, interrupting him.

"Shh, Junior Brother Lin, you should keep this to yourself and never tell anyone else."

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Yes, what follows is quite serious.

Within the Taiyuan Sect, there are quite a few disciples who have been bribed by external forces, and they often share a common characteristic.

That is, some disciples are too old to have any hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, but they have still managed to reach the point where they are eligible to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills. Some disciples cannot resist the temptation of spirit stones and sell the Foundation Establishment Pills they have exchanged for at a high price.

These people would claim to have failed to establish their foundation, and after staying in the sect for a period of time, they would choose to retire and leave the sect, taking a considerable amount of wealth with them to start their own families or even establish their own clans.

However, disciples like this are still few and far between. After all, if one successfully establishes the foundation, one can extend their lifespan to over two hundred years, which is more precious than any spirit stone or wealth.

"I see... That explains why I said the main ingredient of the Foundation Establishment Pill is extremely rare and hard to find in the outside world, yet it still occasionally circulates in the outside world."

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Lin Yun truly broadened his horizons and learned more about the sect's secrets.

"Let's not talk about that anymore, Junior Brother Lin. What's your decision?" Song Cheng asked with concern.

The Xuanlei pattern was difficult and obscure, and he knew that it would take him three to five years to master it. The next sect competition was only five months away.

When the next sect competition comes around, the prize for winning might not be a Foundation Establishment Pill, and by then he will have missed the best age for Foundation Establishment, which will reduce his chances of success.

Songcheng is really in a hurry!

Seeing how sincere the other party was, Lin Yun sighed softly, knowing that he could no longer refuse.

To refuse again would be tantamount to severing the other person's desire to pursue the Great Dao, which is no less than the hatred of killing one's parents.

When cultivating in a sect, there's no need to make enemies; it's always good to make more friends.

"Senior Brother Song, since you've put it this way, I naturally can't refuse anymore."

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"Let's draft a spirit contract. I'll practice the Xuan Lei pattern more later. If possible, senior brother, could you also give me your piece of lightning-struck wood?"

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"Before you complete the prototype of the magic weapon, I will devote all my time and energy to practicing the Xuan Lei pattern, and do my best to ensure its success."

Hearing these words of encouragement, Song Cheng felt much more at ease. He nodded and said, "Of course, and I can also find you some spiritual materials with the attribute of thunder, so that you have ample conditions to practice."

And so, Lin Yun signed a spiritual contract with Song Cheng. After confirming that there were no problems, he took the lightning-struck wood back to his courtyard.

"I'll be quite busy from now on, but being able to master this Xuan Lei pattern more proficiently will also be of great benefit to me."

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A top-grade magic weapon with lightning attributes possesses terrifying offensive capabilities, surpassing other magic weapons of the same level with the power of the five elements.

As for the 500 contribution points promised by Song Cheng, he had already decided what he wanted to exchange them for.

That is to exchange for spiritual medicines or pills that contain abundant life essence and can replenish one's own qi and blood.

He aims to cultivate the Blood Transport Technique to perfection in a short period of time, so that his physical body can be comparable to that of a late-stage first-tier demon beast.

Soon, Lin Yun focused all his attention on practicing the Xuan Lei pattern, and his weapon-refining skills steadily improved as a result.

In the blink of an eye, more than three months have passed.

During this period, Lin Yun was constantly on the go. Apart from occasionally going to the Insect Garden to take care of the Fire Spirit Bees and collect the Fire Spirit Honey from the hive, he spent most of his time practicing the Profound Thunder Pattern.

He even put his own cultivation on hold, all for the sake of earning those 500 sect contribution points.

"The most direct feeling about the power of thunder is destruction; it has the property of destroying everything."

"But Elder Duanmu asked that day, what does this lightning-struck wood symbolize?"

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"Lightning-struck wood should symbolize rebirth from destruction; even a wooden stake destroyed by lightning can sprout new buds."

At this moment, Lin Yun not only gained a deeper understanding of the power of thunder, but also had new insights into the "Eternal Green Technique" he was cultivating.

He has almost mastered the Xuan Lei pattern.