Immortality begins with equipping a worn-out talisman pen.

Chapter 86 Collaborative Alchemy

Three years later.

The annual year-end auction in Tianque Immortal City has finally come to a close.

Li Mufeng successfully bid for a jade marrow lingzhi at a price of nearly 10,000 low-grade spirit stones.

Within half a day, many well-informed cultivators throughout the inner city had already learned of the news.

After all, Jade Marrow Lingzhi is one of the two main ingredients for refining Foundation Establishment Pills. Being able to bid for this item means that Li Mufeng is only one step away from Foundation Establishment.

For a time, visitors came in droves.

Some people wanted to buy the Jadeite Lingzhi, some wanted to exchange it for other Foundation Establishment materials, and some wanted to invite him to refine Foundation Establishment Pills together.

Among them, the one who arrived the fastest was his neighbor, Ling Zixuan.

The woman was still wearing a pink dress today, sitting gracefully in the guest seat. Her long, straight legs were naturally crossed, and a section of her snow-white calves was exposed under the hem of her dress, making her particularly eye-catching.

However, Li Mufeng only glanced at it before looking away and poured him a cup of spiritual tea.

Ling Zixuan didn't bother with pleasantries and went straight to the point: "Master Li, I heard you just acquired a Jade Marrow Lingzhi."

Li Mufeng nodded.

"good."

Ling Zixuan smiled sweetly.

"In that case, fellow cultivator, you should also be considering refining Foundation Establishment Pills, right?"

"I have come here today for this very reason."

Li Mufeng did not rush to answer, but calmly said, "Although I have obtained the Jade Marrow Ganoderma, I am still lacking quite a few spiritual materials."

Hearing this, Ling Zixuan seemed to have been prepared.

"I can prepare the other auxiliary materials. As for the most crucial main material—the Xuan Yuan Treasure Ginseng—I know someone who has it."

Li Mufeng's expression shifted slightly.

"Would you like to hear more details?"

Ling Zixuan slowly uttered three words.

"Yang Tianzhen".

Upon hearing this name, even Li Mufeng was momentarily stunned.

The name Yang Tianzhen is known to almost everyone in Tianque Immortal City, not because of his cultivation level, but because of his identity.

This person is the most beloved great-grandson of the Heavenly Palace Immortal.

It is said that he was personally taught by the Heavenly Immortal from a young age, and his cultivation resources were never lacking. He could obtain all kinds of rare spiritual items at will.

At just over thirty years old, he had already successfully established his foundation and possessed a top-grade wind spirit root, making him widely recognized as the most promising person in the Tianque lineage to form his core.

But what people talk about even more than his talent is his womanizing ways.

This person has female confidantes almost all over the Yue Kingdom continent, and is often rumored to be romantically involved with the fairies of various sects.

Recently, I heard that he has started to have an affair with a courtesan in the Miaoyin Pavilion of Tianque Immortal City, and is pursuing her in a very public manner.

Li Mufeng pondered for a moment.

"Hasn't Young Master Yang already reached the Foundation Establishment stage?"

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Ling Zixuan smiled gently.

"He naturally doesn't need it, but his little lover is still at the Qi Refining Perfection stage."

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At this point, a hint of bitterness crept into her voice.

"In order to prepare for the foundation building of that girl, he has been collecting foundation building materials over the years, and he happens to have a Xuan Yuan Treasure Ginseng in his possession."

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Upon hearing this, Li Mufeng immediately understood. No wonder the Xuan Yuan Treasure Ginseng had never appeared at auctions over the years; it turned out that Yang Tianzhen had already acquired it.

Just then, a hearty laugh suddenly came from outside the door.

"Haha, fellow Daoists, I, Xu, greet you."

Xu Zhiyuan strode in, his smile even brighter than usual.

"Fellow Daoist Li, Fellow Daoist Ling, I am here today to act as an intermediary for the young master."

"The young master is currently looking for someone to collaborate with in refining Foundation Establishment Pills. If you two are willing, the spiritual materials you have are just enough to make a batch."

As he spoke, Xu Zhiyuan took out a draft contract and placed it on the table.

"This time, my master personally opened the furnace for alchemy."

"Young Master and Fellow Daoist Li each provide one main ingredient, while Fellow Daoist Ling will provide the rest of the auxiliary ingredients."

"After the pills are completed, they will be selected in the order of Young Master, Fellow Daoist Li, and Fellow Daoist Ling."

"If you all have no objections, you may go to Danxia Residence tomorrow to sign the spiritual contract in person."

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Li Mufeng looked down at the draft contract on the table, quickly calculating in his mind.

Yang Tianzhen is of noble status, and with his participation, he will definitely be ranked first in this alchemy process.

Moreover, this matter concerns the young master's reputation, so Master Sun would not be negligent in the slightest and would likely put in his best effort to achieve perfection.

If things go well, this batch of Foundation Establishment Pills might actually yield three pills.

Li Mufeng and Ling Zixuan exchanged a glance, both seeing the same answer in each other's eyes.

The two immediately nodded, indicating that they would go to Danxia Residence the next day.

Early the next morning.

Li Mufeng and Ling Zixuan, led by Xu Zhiyuan, headed to Master Sun's cave.

Master Sun's cave dwelling is located on a floating spiritual island next to Tianque Mountain, backed by a second-tier spiritual vein, surrounded by spiritual energy and shimmering light.

Before even stepping inside, a refreshing fragrance of medicinal herbs wafts on the wind, intertwining with the natural energy of heaven and earth, leaving one feeling invigorated.

The entire floating island is covered with ancient trees, spiritual flowers, and waterfalls and springs, resembling a secluded fairyland, quiet and elegant.

When I arrived at the alchemy room, Master Sun had already begun to warm and nourish the alchemy furnace.

Only now did Li Mufeng finally meet this renowned second-tier alchemist who was famous throughout the Heavenly Palace Immortal City.

The man was lean and wiry, with graying hair and beard. Although his face looked old, his eyes were bright and piercing. He exuded the air of a master who was superior to others in every gesture.

Upon seeing the three arrive, Master Sun merely nodded slightly, indicating that they should sit down. He then instructed a servant to serve two cups of spiritual tea, his demeanor composed and unhurried.

After everyone was seated, Master Sun slowly spoke: "Zhiyuan has already explained all the matters before alchemy to you, right?"

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All these matters are simply the order of distribution after the elixir is formed.

Li Mufeng and Ling Zixuan had no objections to this, and immediately stood up and bowed.

"I understand."

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Master Sun nodded in satisfaction.

"That's good. Fellow Daoists, please wait a moment while the young master arrives, and then we can start refining pills."

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Li Mufeng naturally had no objections. He picked up the spirit tea, took a sip, and then turned his gaze to the spirit plants on the island.

Looking around, all kinds of rare medicinal herbs, exotic flowers and trees were planted in an orderly manner, many of which were rare spiritual seeds that he had given to Xu Zhiyuan before.

It seems that over the years, Xu Zhiyuan has not only studied alchemy under Master Sun, but he has also been responsible for taking care of the affairs of the medicine garden.

About half an hour later.

A streak of light pierced the sky, flying in from afar.

Before the person even arrived, their hearty laughter had already echoed throughout the entire island.

"Hahaha, I've kept Master Sun waiting for a long time."

Upon hearing this voice, Master Sun, who had been sitting calmly in the main seat, almost immediately stood up, a warm smile appearing on his face, and quickly went out to greet him.

Li Mufeng and Ling Zixuan exchanged a glance, a strange light flashing in their eyes.

The old alchemist, who had just been aloof and self-possessed, suddenly became much warmer in his attitude towards the great-grandson of the Heavenly Palace True Man.

In the world of cultivation, one cannot escape the complexities of human relationships no matter where one goes.