Immortality begins with equipping a worn-out talisman pen.

Chapter 71 Purchasing a Pill Refining Furnace

Upon hearing Li Mufeng's question, Huo Yun showed a hint of regret.

"Second-tier talisman inheritances are too precious; even my Tianbao Tower does not have any in its collection."

He paused, seemingly afraid that Li Mufeng wouldn't believe him, and added, "Moreover, even if you went to the other shops, you would most likely get the same result."

Li Mufeng understood. After all, it was a second-tier inheritance, something that could suppress the fortune of a clan even in a marketplace. Naturally, it would not appear in such an ordinary shop.

Seeing that Li Mufeng remained calm and showed no sign of disappointment, Huo Yun held this talisman master in even higher regard and immediately smiled and said, "However, if you truly have this intention, I do have a suggestion."

"My Tianbao Pavilion holds a small auction every month, and a large-scale auction at the end of the year. If you are lucky enough, you may be able to encounter a second-tier talisman inheritance."

As he spoke, he took out a palm-sized wooden plaque and handed it over.

The wooden plaque is made of sacred wood, with two ancient characters engraved on the front: "Yitianbao".

"With this token, you may enter the auction."

Li Mufeng accepted the wooden plaque, cupped his hands in thanks, and said, "Thank you, Manager Huo."

As Li Mufeng walked out of Tianbao Tower, he was not discouraged. It was a risky business to begin with, and now he had even obtained a token to participate in the auction, which was an unexpected bonus.

He then walked into a small alley, and after making sure no one was around by using the Concealment Talisman, he quickly changed his clothes.

When he emerged from the alley, he had transformed into a burly, muscular man with a face full of scars, thick eyebrows pointing upwards, and a head of messy hair standing on end. He wore a patched gray robe and looked like someone not to be trifled with.

His attire was naturally prepared in his storage bag long ago, while the changes in his face and body were tricks he had figured out after cultivating the [Mountain and River Body], which allowed him to freely change his height and muscle mass, and even his face could be changed to a certain extent.

Following the location Shen Yuan had mentioned in his memory, Li Mufeng arrived at a shop that was also located on the main street of the inner city.

Chiyunlou is a shop operated by Danxia Sect in Tianque Immortal City. Its positioning is similar to Tianbaolou, both selling commonly used materials needed for cultivation. However, because it is backed by Danxia Sect, the pills in Chiyunlou are naturally more authoritative.

Upon entering the Crimson Cloud Tower, the female cultivator in charge of reception noticed Li Mufeng's simple attire and his cultivation level of only the fourth level of Qi Refining. A hint of disappointment flashed across her eyes, but her smile remained impeccable.

"What would you like, sir?"

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Li Mufeng's voice was deep: "I need an alchemy furnace, as well as some basic alchemy materials and formulas."

Upon hearing this, the female cultivator immediately perked up. This was a good thing! She was lucky. The person in front of her was clearly a rogue cultivator who had been preparing for a long time to test whether she had any talent for alchemy. She had actually run into such a fat pig today.

Soon, she led Li Mufeng to the alchemy furnace display area and began to introduce the row of brand-new alchemy furnaces on the shelf. However, before she could finish her introduction, Li Mufeng interrupted her.

"These are all too expensive. I also need to buy the pill formula and materials, which are essential. Are there any cheaper pill refining furnaces?"

"Of course I do, fellow Daoist, please follow me."

The female cultivator was slightly disappointed, but she still led Li Mufeng through the front hall to a storeroom at the back that was used to store old and low-grade alchemy furnaces.

The female cultivator introduced the origin and advantages and disadvantages of each alchemy furnace in turn.

Li Mufeng, on the other hand, read through the items at a leisurely pace, seemingly listening attentively to the introductions, but in reality, his attention was already focused on the various entries that appeared in the equipment panel.

Finally, his gaze settled on a dark blue-black alchemy furnace in the corner, its body engraved with ancient animal patterns.

【Beast-patterned alchemy furnace】

[Rank: Tier 1, Low Grade]

[Entry Quality: White]

[Effect 1: Success rate of refining Tier 1 low-grade pills +20%]

[Effect 2: Increases proficiency gain by 100% when refining Bigu Pills and Beast Spirit Pills]

A hint of joy flashed in Li Mufeng's eyes.

Although the Beast Spirit Pill is only the most basic first-tier pill, it has a wide range of uses. Not only is it one of the most commonly used pills for spirit beasts, but the pill formula is also very easy to obtain. Moreover, there are corresponding pill formulas for all grades from low to high first tier, which can be used to train Nifflers in the future.

So, after spending 150 spirit stones to buy the alchemy furnace, Li Mufeng also bought a recipe for Beast Spirit Pills and some basic materials for alchemy.

He is currently only at the eighth level of Qi Refining, and it will be more than ten years before he reaches the Foundation Establishment stage.

As for the Foundation Establishment Pill, he already had two plans.

One option is to make acquaintance with a trustworthy second-tier alchemist and ask them to refine Foundation Establishment Pills for me in the future.

Secondly, one can practice alchemy on one's own.

In more than ten years, others might not be able to cultivate a second-tier alchemist, but for him, who has an equipment slot system, it is enough to gradually build up his alchemy realm.

If things were impossible, he would refine the Foundation Establishment Pill himself.

After leaving Chiyun Tower, Li Mufeng walked leisurely through the inner city.

He only felt completely at ease after circling around several streets and secretly confirming that no one was following him.

Tianque Immortal City truly lives up to its reputation as a holy land for rogue cultivators. Even though I am now a cultivator who has just entered the mid-stage of Qi Refining, I spent hundreds of spirit stones in one go without attracting anyone's covetousness.

Emerging from the alley once more, Li Mufeng reverted to his elegant demeanor as a talisman master and headed towards Fu Yuan Ju.

As soon as I reached the door, I bumped into my neighbor from next door. She was tall and graceful, with beautiful features and a pair of peach blossom eyes that seemed to hold autumn water. Her eyes had a natural charm that was not frivolous. Her voice was soft and sweet, making me feel all tingly.

"I heard that a high-grade talisman master has come next door. I am Ling Zixuan, and I would like to greet you, fellow Daoist."

Li Mufeng has a natural wariness of beautiful women, especially after discovering that this woman has actually hidden her cultivation level. On the surface, she appears to be only at the seventh level of Qi Refining, but with his natural perception as a body-refining cultivator, he can vaguely sense that she is at least at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

In addition, the faint, peculiar aura emanating from him clearly indicated that he had practiced some kind of bewitching technique.

Li Mufeng's heart immediately sounded alarm bells, but he showed no sign of it on his face, and simply cupped his hands and smiled:

I am Li Mufeng. I have met Fellow Daoist Ling. I am new here and should have been the one to pay my respects. I did not expect that you would come first. I apologize for my rudeness.

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As he spoke, he invited Ling Zixuan into the courtyard and took out a box of spiritual points that he had prepared in advance.

He specially went to Wufangzhai to buy this on Shen Yuan's recommendation. It is said to be very popular among cultivators in the Immortal City. Not only does it taste excellent, but it also has a wonderful effect of nourishing the divine consciousness.

When Ling Zixuan opened it, a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"It's actually a spiritual spot from Wufangzhai. Fellow Daoist Li, you've put in a lot of effort."

After saying that, she took out an exquisite wooden box from her storage bag and handed it over.

"It's a small gift since we first met. Please don't find it offensive, fellow Daoist."

Li Mufeng opened the wooden box and saw a small, thumb-sized incense pill lying quietly inside. Its fragrance was subtle yet faintly wafted out.

Ling Zixuan sat gracefully at the stone table, her posture dignified and elegant. She smiled softly and said, "This is a special calming incense pill made by my Tianxiang Pavilion. Burning it can calm the mind and focus the spirit. It is helpful for talisman masters and alchemists in their cultivation of various arts."

Upon hearing the words "Tianxianglou," Li Mufeng's expression faltered slightly, a somewhat strange look appearing on his face.

Upon seeing this, Ling Zixuan couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

"Fellow Daoist Li, are you perhaps misunderstanding something?"

"Tianxiang Tower is not a place of pleasure, but is famous in the immortal city for its music. Most of the cultivators in the tower also cultivate the Way of Music, and are good at using the sound of the zither to calm their minds and dispel inner demons. Many cultivators go there to meditate for a few days before breaking through their bottlenecks."

Li Mufeng then realized that the other party was actually a music master.

The inheritance of the Way of Sound is rare to begin with. It can use the sound of the zither to calm the mind and stabilize the spirit, and even help cultivators resolve their inner demons. It is an extremely rare lineage among the hundred arts of cultivation, and only immortal cities of the level of Heavenly Palace Immortal City have it.

After chatting for a while, Ling Zixuan got up to say goodbye.

Even after the courtyard gate was closed again, a faint, lingering fragrance remained in the air.

Li Mufeng stared calmly at the incense pills on the table.

The next moment, a wisp of spiritual fire rose from his fingertip, burning the incense pill to ashes.

He would not readily accept gifts from others upon first meeting them, regardless of whether the other party had good intentions.

In the world of cultivation, only by always being cautious can one go further.

After tidying up, Li Mufeng straightened his clothes, picked up two jars of spirit wine, a box of Wufangzhai spirit points, and a brocade box containing exquisite talismans. He went to the neighboring courtyard and gently knocked on the door of Xu Zhiyuan's cave.