Primordial Treasure Mirror

Mazda 6 moves very quickly.

They went directly to other outer disciples of the Abandoned Pill Academy.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he had collected all thirty Qingmu Dan waste pills.

Ma Liu returned with three pill bottles, a smug smile on his face:

"Junior brother, all thirty Green Wood Pills are defective, not one is missing."

Ma Liu handed the elixir bottle to Su Yang and said with a smile:

"I specially put together this for you. At first, they weren't happy about it. If it weren't for the fact that I, your senior brother, have some influence, it wouldn't have been easy to gather all of it."

Su Yang took the elixir bottle, glanced at it, and bowed to Ma Liu.

"Thank you, senior brother. You've worked hard."

Ma Liu waved his hand:

"There's no need to be so polite."

"By the way, didn't you just say that we might need more waste pills in the future?"

"I discussed it with the others and asked them to save some for you. Next time you come, you can have plenty of Qingmu Dan and waste pills, no matter what."

Su Yang was overjoyed and thanked him again.

Ma Liu then changed the subject, his tone revealing concern for Su Yang:

"But junior brother, I don't want to interfere with your fellow disciples who are doing menial tasks and consuming useless pills. However, given our relationship, I have to try to persuade you again."

"You really have to be careful with these useless pills. If you eat too many, the poison will accumulate and your foundation will be destroyed. There's still room for recovery."

Su Yang understood that Ma Liu was doing it for his own good.

But his situation was different from what Ma Liu had imagined; he had taken top-grade pills and was not poisoned by them at all.

But he couldn't explain this to Ma Liu, so he could only say with a wry smile:

"I know my senior brother is worried about me, but I am, after all, a person with five spiritual roots. If I hadn't taken these useless pills, how could I have broken through to the second level of Qi Refining so quickly?"

"For me, strength is still the most important thing, so there's no need for you to persuade me any further, senior brother."

Seeing his determination, Ma Liu shook his head and said no more.

Su Yang spoke again:

"Senior Brother Ma, I have another matter to trouble you with."

"If you ever come across any waste pills that are better than the Green Wood Pill in the future, don't sell them directly. Keep them for me. We can discuss the price. I will never offer a lower price than anyone else."

Su Yang was still hoping to get better elixir pills from Ma Liu.

Upon hearing this, Ma Liu's face showed reluctance:

"Junior brother, it's not that I'm unwilling to help you, it's just that we really can't find any good waste pills on Tianqing Peak."

"I've been here for quite a while, and I haven't received a single worthless pill that's better than the Azure Wood Pill."

He paused, as if considering something, and then said:

"However, if you really want it, Junior Brother, I can help you put in a good word with the other disciples in the Abandoned Pill Academy on the main peak."

"Some of them are on the main peak where there are many alchemists. The alchemists refine a lot of pills and make a variety of pills. Maybe they can find the pill you want."

"But don't get your hopes up too high. It still depends on luck. Besides, they might not be willing to sell us those good things, and even if they are, the price won't be lower than what they sell to those independent cultivators."

Su Yang was not disappointed upon hearing this:

"I understand. I'm sorry to trouble you with this. As for the price, I'll sell everything I own to pay for it, as long as I can get it."

Ma Liu shrugged upon hearing this.

"Since you've said so, I'll do my best to do it."

Su Yang was about to take his leave.

Suddenly remembering something else, he stopped and said:

"Senior brother, I have something to ask you. How are the markets around the sect doing lately? It seems rather unsafe?"

Now that he's no longer by Min Yue's side, he has plenty of time to refine pills.

I've been thinking about getting a pill-making furnace for a while now, and I'd like to ask Ma Liu if it's a good time to leave the mountain gate.

Upon hearing his question, Ma Liu immediately perked up:

"Junior brother, you've come to the right person. I happen to know the answer."

"This period has been the most peaceful time for the markets and neighborhoods near Qingyang Sect."

Su Yang was slightly taken aback: "What do you mean?"

Ma Liu chuckled:

"The sect recently investigated spies from the demonic sect, and it wasn't just an internal investigation; they also investigated outside the sect."

"Those Foundation Establishment cultivators personally led teams to sweep through the entire area within a hundred miles of Qingyang Sect, especially the markets where cultivators gathered, where the checks were particularly strict."

"Believe it or not, they actually caught a few spies from the demonic sects who were hiding outside, and also wiped out a large number of cultivators who had fallen into the tribulation realm."

Su Yang raised an eyebrow: "Even the Tribulation Cultivator was wiped out?"

Ma Liu nodded slightly:

"That's right, those cultivators who have undergone tribulation are also unlucky, suffering an undeserved disaster."

"They encountered a few Foundation Establishment cultivators in the sect who were fiercely opposed to evil. They killed any Tribulation Cultivators they encountered, and basically all the late-stage Qi Refining Tribulation Cultivators were wiped out."

"Those with lower cultivation levels escaped this time, but they're too scared to come out. I reckon they'll be quiet for at least a month or two."

"There aren't many cultivators near the sect on ordinary days, but this time it's even more difficult to find them."

Su Yang was secretly delighted, but he remained outwardly calm:

"That's good news. It's much safer to go to the market now."

Ma Liu nodded:

"That's right, it's much safer than before. The storm has just passed, and no one will dare to cause trouble near the sect."

"Junior brother, if you want to go to the market to buy some things, you should do so while you have the chance. After all, your cultivation level is really too low. If you miss this opportunity, you will be in danger once those tribulation cultivators recover."

Su Yang remembered his words, exchanged a few more pleasantries with Ma Liu, and then took his leave of the Abandoned Pill Academy.

After leaving Tianqing Peak.

He once again used the Feather Transformation Lightness Technique to rush towards Emerald Spirit Peak at top speed.

On the way, he thought to himself:

"I didn't expect that investigating the spies of the Demonic Sect would also strike at the Jiexiu."

"Now that there are basically no more Qi Refining late-stage Tribulation Cultivators, it couldn't be better for me."

"I was always hesitant to go to the market before, for fear of an accident on the way, but now I can put my worries aside."

He had some expectations in his heart:

"Perfect timing, the monthly rest day is coming soon. I'll disguise myself and go to Xinyang Market to see if I can find some pill furnaces and pill formulas."

"The alchemy furnace doesn't need to be too good. It's just a magic tool, as long as it works. Let's start refining the pills first."

When we returned to Emerald Peak.

It was already getting dark.

Su Yang returned to his room, closed the door, and sat down cross-legged.

"Today I will continue to take pills and cultivate, and I will also use the Spirit Nourishing Technique several times before practicing magic."

Su Yang put the three bottles of discarded Qingmu Pills into the mirror space, and then created five top-grade Qingmu Pills. He took one out and held it in his hand.

"My cultivation is steadily improving, and I'm almost at the fifth level of Qi Refining. Next will be the sixth level, and then the late stage of Qi Refining. I wonder how strong cultivators at the late stage of Qi Refining are?"

Filled with anticipation for the future, Su Yang began his cultivation.

The next few days.

Su Yang was no different from the previous few days. He worked during the day and cultivated at night, refining his physical body and improving his magic. His days were fulfilling and regular.

On the third day.

He was having lunch.

Zhou Dazhu walked in from outside, his expression quite complicated. He sat down next to Su Yang and said:

"Junior Brother Su, have you heard? Senior Brother Wu has broken through."