Beast Tamer Ascension

Vol 3 Chapter 22: Tongtian Tower

The next day.

Lin Jing used Hidden Dragon Fortune to deduce the pill formulas for the "Self-Destruct Treant Pill" and the "Solar False Core."

This was a common method for him.

Just like the Rising Dragon Pill, Gluttonous Pill, and Pain Pill, they were all created this way.

First, he would use Hidden Dragon Fortune, combining it with his knowledge of alchemy to deduce possible formulas.

Once he came up with a few suitable ones, he would throw the formulas and ingredients to the Fire Qilin Dragon for testing to see if they could actually be refined.

If the pills could be successfully made, he would then test them on lab rats. If the effects matched his deductions, then a new pill was officially created...

…

Inside the Nameless Pill Pavilion, Lin Jing lay on a wooden chair, seemingly asleep, but in reality, he was deducing pill formulas in his mind.

The blue-clothed youth who had taken an interest in the Dining Pill the previous day had returned, calling out for Lin Jing.

He was panting heavily, his face tense, sweat dripping.

"Did you bring the Sacred Fire Lotus?" Lin Jing opened his eyes. This youth… he was probably too well-protected in his daily life, appearing a bit naive.

Luckily, his father was still maintaining himself in a remnant soul state. Otherwise, this boy’s path to growth would be incredibly difficult.

"I brought it, Senior."

He carefully took out a stone box, revealing a platinum-colored lotus that looked like it was made of flames. Lin Jing glanced at it and said, "Good quality, well-preserved. It seems your father is quite an accomplished alchemist and knows how to store spiritual herbs perfectly." ṘＡℕồＢƐš

"You flatter me. Compared to your master, I am nothing. If I’m not mistaken, this Gluttonous Pill must be an original creation of your master. In Qingzhou, in terms of effectiveness, your master has likely reached the pinnacle—no one can surpass him."@@novelbin@@

The remnant soul within the blue-clothed youth slowly spoke, fully confident in its judgment. This Gluttonous Pill had an unimaginable effect in helping lower-level cultivators absorb high-level resources.

Lin Jing said, "Alright, how many Dining Pills do you want in exchange for this Sacred Fire Lotus?"

The remnant soul pondered for a moment, then said, "Whatever amount you are willing to give."

"The ingredients for this Dining Pill may not exceed the second rank, but the refining method is extremely refined, at least the work of a third-grade alchemist. Combined with its astonishing effects and rare properties, its value could easily rival an ordinary fourth-grade pill. Name your price. Supply and demand determine worth, and we trust your judgment."

Lin Jing chuckled. It seemed they were willing to take a slight loss in order to establish a good relationship with him.

"There are ten bottles here, totaling one hundred Dining Pills. Take them. I heard you have a large inheritance to absorb. If it’s not enough, you can use Spirit Stones to buy more from me later—consider it a benefit." Lin Jing said.

"Many thanks, Master." The remnant soul laughed heartily, while the blue-clothed youth quickly added, "Xia Yan thanks Master."

After completing the transaction, Lin Jing sent them off and casually tossed the Sacred Fire Lotus into his meditation staff pendant.

The Sacred Fire Lotus was a fourth-rank fire-attribute spiritual plant, but due to the presence of exotic flames, its value rivaled that of a fifth-rank plant. With a Foundation Establishment cultivation, it would normally be difficult to absorb such a treasure. Even if the Sacred Fire Lotus was gentle in nature and the cultivator shut themselves in for decades to refine it, they would still struggle to completely absorb its power.

However, the Fire Qilin Dragon was an exception. With its emperor-tier fire-type bloodline, it could refine the Sacred Fire Lotus in no time, even without relying on the Gluttonous Pill. And if it did take the Dining Pill, the process would be even faster.

Before long, after consuming a small amount of Dining Pills, the Fire Qilin Dragon completely absorbed the power of the Sacred Fire Lotus. Its body radiated layers of white lotus-shaped flames as its cultivation surpassed both the Pine Leaf Mouse and the Ice Soul Gu, reaching Small Perfection of the Foundation Establishment stage—just a step away from Core Formation!!!

"Roar!!!"

Inside the meditation staff, the once small Dragon Carp let out a sky-shaking roar.

"No rush. With your current state, you should be able to refine a few more exotic flames. When your body can no longer withstand more, then you can break through to Core Formation." Lin Jing remained relaxed on his wooden chair, planning everything out as he awaited the arrival of the next "fire delivery boy."

…

Tianqing City, Summer Clan of a Cultivation Family.

The youth, Xia Yan, secretly entered a hidden underground chamber, concealed by a special formation.

Holding a hundred Gluttonous Pills, he walked down the steps and whispered, "Father, is this enough?"

"Definitely not."

"But if we focus on absorbing the most important things, it will barely be enough."

The remnant soul materialized in the underground chamber. In the next moment, five objects radiating treasure light floated around it.

"You have an Acquired Fire Spirit Body and are currently in Early Foundation Establishment. At your current level, there is no way you can pass the trial of Tongtian Tower. Whether you enter through alchemy or strength, you have no chance."

"If you fail the trial, staying in the Summer Clan means you’ll never reach Nascent Soul in this lifetime."

"I had originally paved the way for you, but unfortunately…"

"The Sacred Fire Lotus was meant for you. If it had produced 'Lotus Heart Flame,' it would have been invaluable for both your alchemy and cultivation. But under the current circumstances, that’s no longer our priority. The Gluttonous Pill is what you need the most right now."

"This is a fourth-grade Fire Spirit Pill I refined. It will allow your Acquired Fire Spirit Body to reach perfection and greatly enhance your power. Normally, it should only be consumed at the Core Formation stage, but with the Gluttonous Pill, you can take it directly. While the effect may not be fully optimized, it will still significantly boost your Extinguishing Spirit Physique."

"This is a fourth-rank spiritual plant, the 'Tornado Flower.' Absorbing it will perfect your cultivation of the 'Tornado Technique'..."

"This is…"

The remnant soul introduced each treasure one by one as the youth consumed the Gluttonous Pills, rapidly absorbing and refining them. His cultivation soared from Early Foundation Establishment toward greater heights. The remnant soul watched with satisfaction.

"The pill’s effect is indeed remarkable…"

"At this rate, in less than half a month, he will completely refine these five treasures… reaching Perfection of Foundation Establishment… and achieving near-perfect control over all his powers. Just in time for the Tongtian Tower trial."

…

For the next several days, Lin Jing continued deducing pill formulas and waiting for buyers.

However, whether due to bad luck or other reasons, while a few more customers came seeking the Gluttonous Pill, none could offer exotic flames or relevant information that satisfied Lin Jing.

Aside from the first deal, most traders at best could offer "low-grade beast flames" for exchange. These flames were far inferior to Dragon Scales Fire—completely useless. Even if Lin Jing used the Flame Emperor’s ability to merge them, they wouldn’t amount to much and would only waste his divine abilities.

Just like that, half a month passed. Lin Jing hadn’t made another major trade for the Gluttonous Pill, only selling common practice pills. Special cases like the father and son of the Summer Clan were rare. Plus, due to limited stock, Lin Jing hadn’t actively advertised and was relying solely on the Dining Pill’s fragrance to attract knowledgeable buyers—making business even slower.

"The commercial street seems especially quiet today…"

During his break, Lin Jing stepped outside for fresh air and overheard passersby talking.

"Let’s go, no point hanging around here. The Tongtian Tower is recruiting disciples in Tianqing City. Wonder how many genius seedlings will be chosen this year…"

"I heard that the major clans like the Summer Clan, Zhu Clan, and Fan Clan have sent a lot of their juniors. Let’s go watch."

"Tongtian Tower…" Lin Jing murmured.

It was rumored that the Tongtian Tower frequently recruited disciples from top-tier immortal cities. However, it had too many high-level cultivators, including many at the Void Mystical Stage and even Dao-Seeking Stage. It wasn’t an entity he should get too involved with.

However, the recruiters in Tianqing City were unlikely to be too powerful—probably at most Nascent Soul.

"The Summer Clan… That boy, Xia Yan, is probably from the Summer Clan. The 'quota' his father mentioned—is it a Tongtian Tower disciple quota?"

"If so, he might end up promoting my Gluttonous Pill during the trial…

"I wonder if any Tongtian Tower cultivators will take notice. As the top alchemy force, they must have information on higher-level exotic flames. There's some risk, but if it's just ordinary Tongtian Tower disciples, it might be worth engaging with them."

Lin Jing returned to his house and lay back down.