Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

Chapter 48: Chapter 47 Reunion

Deep within the Yellow Dragon Mountain Range, clouds and mist intertwined.

The Ancestor of White Mist Mountain held a Second Order Lower-grade Fire Attribute Demon Core in his arms, a faint smile playing across his face.

No need trudge over mountains in iron shoes in search of something, only to find it easily.

He had roamed the Yellow Dragon Mountain Range for half a year without finding a suitable Demon Core.

Either he encountered Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Fire Attribute Demon Beasts that were too strong to defeat,

Or he encountered Early-stage Foundation Establishment Demon Beasts of other attributes, which were useless even if defeated.

The reason he swallowed his pride as a predecessor and forcefully traded for this Demon Core from the juniors of the Chaotic Sect was, of course, for his uniquely talented grandson.

Luo Teng, with a naturally born Second-grade Ice Spirit Root!

From the day Luo Teng was born, he was regarded as the decisive figure for the future rise of the Luo Family of White Mist Mountain.

Though the Second-grade Ice Spirit Root was a gift from the heavens, it could backlash against him, and as Luo Teng’s cultivation reached Qi Refining Perfection, this backlash grew increasingly strong.

Only the Fire Origin Pill could neutralize the backlash of the Ice Spirit Root.

And an essential main ingredient for refining the Fire Origin Pill was the Second Order Fire Attribute Demon Core.

Now that the Demon Core was in hand, the Ancestor of White Mist Mountain finally felt as if a stone had been lifted from his heart.

“Teng’er, don’t let this old man down, the promotion of our White Mist Mountain’s Luo Family to a Golden Core family rests on you alone…”

He murmured softly, his eyes filled with additional joy.

But at that moment, the Ancestor of White Mist Mountain suddenly trembled all over, unable to move his body, as if targeted by a venomous creature, with a needle-like pain in his back!

A huge shadow swept over like heaven and earth.

“It’s over…”

…

Spirit Field Courtyard number 77 on Qiongbi Peak.

Ning Daoran once again returned to the quiet days of growing Spirit Rice.

The Spirit Rice in the yard ripened every few days, and since Chen Weimo couldn’t be kept in the dark, he didn’t hide it.

Fortunately, the girl Chen Weimo was sensible; she only secretly praised that uncle was incredible and then kept mum about it.

She knew the implications—it was vital not to leak such secrets, for it was their family’s.

Below, in the Alchemy Room.

Ning Daoran tenaciously pursued the Alchemy Dao, refining First-tier High-quality Elixir Pills: Essence Yuan Pill and Xuanyuan Pill.

After nearly a hundred furnaces ended in failure…

“Open the furnace, produce the elixirs!”

His eyes filled with blood, he threw back his disheveled hair, entering a profoundly mystical state.

Talking about poor comprehension in Alchemy Dao—wasn’t this too poor? How could there not be a single successful pill after so many furnaces?

Big Stupid Deer was practicing the Shape-shifting Technique.

It had been watching its elder brother cultivate but decided to turn away when it saw how frustrated brother looked.

“Boom!”

A plume of green ash rose.

“Old Lu, did you just laugh, sabotaging my alchemy heritage…?” Ning Daoran’s eyes showed a hint of malice.

“Aooo aooo aooo~~~”

Big Stupid Deer danced clumsily, indicating it really didn’t laugh.

“Stop equivocating! Mountain Shattering…”

Ning Daoran took a quick step forward, grabbed Big Stupid Deer’s front hooves, kicked its hind legs into the air and after spinning 360 degrees on the spot, he flung it, shouting:

“Sea Overturning!”

Big Stupid Deer’s cries of “aooo aooo aooo” rang out in the secret room; elder brother’s Mountain Shattering and Sea Overturning move was truly formidable, leaving itself utterly defeated every time—he was indeed a master.@@novelbin@@

Having finished playing with Big Stupid Deer, Ning Daoran sat in front of the pitch-black Alchemy Furnace, his face somber.

He felt a bit despondent.

His grandmother’s Alchemy Dao heritage only covered First Order Middle-grade, and there was no legacy for refining Top-grade Elixir Pills, so he had to grope his way through based on Elixir Recipes he bought from Qingfu Square.

Although it was difficult, it was something that had to be done.

He must elevate his Alchemy Dao to Second Order, because only a Second Order Alchemist had the potential to refine Second Order Foundation Establishment Pills.

His cultivation was stable, and the chances of successfully establishing his foundation in the future were extremely high.

But Foundation Establishment Pills were indispensable; why risk an 80% chance when you can have a 99% chance of successful Foundation Establishment?

As for the Foundation Establishment Pills of the Chaotic Sect, Ning Daoran had no plans to count on them.

Foundation Establishment Pills were rare, available only to true heirs and direct disciples favored by Inner Sect Elders; an Outer Disciple Spirit farmer like Ning Daoran might as well forget about it.

All had to be accomplished on his own!

“Continue!”

He sprang up, spearheaded by determination, and began alchemy anew!

Several days later, he finally succeeded!

After the first batch of Essence Yuan Pills was successful, Ning Daoran quickly took notes, meticulously recording details like heat control and the actual proportions of medicinal herbs.

After that, when he refined more Essence Yuan Pills, the rate of success began to skyrocket.

From a thirty percent success rate, it soared to over ninety percent.

According to the traditions passed down verbally in the Alchemy Dao, once the success rate for a certain elixir reached eighty percent, one was qualified as an Alchemist of that grade!

So now, Ning Daoran…

Was a First-tier High-quality Alchemist!

Elated, he immediately went above ground to stir-fry a few dishes for Old Lu and Chen Weimo.

The hot summer sun blazed.

Ning Daoran and Big Stupid Deer, one leading and one following, moved the table outside the Small Cloud Mist Array, under the large tree—it had become a summer staple to dine outdoors.

The small table was laden with delicious food.

A cool breeze blew, which was quite refreshing.

“Uncle, the rice!”

Chen Weimo, increasingly diligent, served rice for both man and deer.

Then, the two, along with the deer, started their meal.

The sound of chopsticks stirring against the bowl edges was unceasing.

“Fellow Daoist Ning, are you eating?”

At a distance, Huang Shan bowed respectfully.

“Fellow Daoist Huang, would you care to join for a bite?” Ning Daoran asked.

“No, thank you, I’m currently practicing fasting.”

Huang Shan tactfully took his leave, his heart filled with complex emotions.

This Ning Daoran guy clearly reached the Late-stage Qi Refining, yet why doesn’t he have any of the Immortal’s demeanor? Spending all day with a deer and a young girl, fighting together—what kind of Late-stage Qi Refining Great Cultivator acts like this?

…

The following day.

Ning Daoran descended the mountain and headed to Yellow Dragon Square to continue his search for a Second Order Fire Attribute Demon Core.

Without the success of the Five Elements Wander Array, he always felt insecure.

Like the encounter with the Elder of White Mist Mountain, the pressure of the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment was particularly terrifying.

It made him feel that even if he were to use all his resources, his chances of winning would probably not exceed eighty percent, extremely risky!

If he had the Five Elements Wander Array, with his current resources, not to mention Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, even if the opponent were at the Late-stage Foundation Establishment…

If truly cornered, it wasn’t like he couldn’t fight.

Qingfu Square.

“Fellow Daoist Ning!”

Chen Ping’er approached gracefully in her moon-white attire, exuding an immortal charm, “It’s been several days since we last met, and it seems Fellow Daoist’s cultivation has advanced. I’m truly in awe.”

“Fellow Daoist flatters me.”

Ning Daoran thought Chen Ping’er was really good at spouting nonsense with eyes wide open; how could he not be aware of his own cultivation progress?

These past few days, busied with alchemy, his cultivation hadn’t advanced in the slightest!

Moreover, with a Ninth Grade mixed spiritual root, it’s inherently difficult to make progress in cultivation, it’s not that easy.

“Fellow Daoist Chen.”

Entering Qingfu Square, Ning Daoran said, “Does your workshop have a new stock of Second Order Fire Attribute Demon Cores?”

“No.”

With a soft voice, Chen Ping’er said, “However, we did receive a new batch of talismans, would you like to take a look?”

“Alright, let’s see the second-rank talismans.”

On the third floor, in the talisman shop.

Ning Daoran’s gaze swept over them one by one, finally pausing on a Second-Order Middle Grade Rock Shield Talisman. It was a second-rank Earth attribute talisman crafted from high-quality talisman paper.

“Fellow Daoist Ning has a good eye.”

Chen Ping’er smiled, “This Rock Shield Talisman is a proud creation of a Qingfu Square master. It is full of abundant spiritual power, and upon activation, it can manifest a rock shield that protects oneself. It can withstand the attacks of a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment several times without breaking!”

“May I ask the price?”

“Three hundred spirit stones.”

“Good.”

Ning Daoran immediately purchased it and bought four at once. Following some persistent haggling, Chen Ping’er reluctantly rounded down the charge, selling him four Second-Order Middle Grade Rock Shield Talismans for one thousand spirit stones.

Watching Ning Daoran’s receding figure, Chen Ping’er suddenly felt a pang of sourness.

Usually, she would be the one persistently bargaining with customers, slicing a cut off their wallet.

Today, however, she was the one who had been ‘sliced’ by this fellow…

…

Yellow Dragon Square was bustling with people.

This place was a gathering spot for loose cultivators, with countless stalls set up along the roadsides.

Among these stall hides various opportunities, and many Chaotic Sect disciples often came down the mountain to snatch good deals here.

Reportedly, a Foundation Establishment brother bought a fragment with damaged spiritual energy for a few spirit stones at one of these stalls.

After bringing it back to the mountain gate and refining it with True Fire, he discovered that it was an intact Third-tier magic treasure embryo. He sold it for five thousand spirit stones almost immediately, reaping a massive profit!

Ning Daoran too envied such fortuitous finds.

However, every time he took action, these rapacious vendors taught him a lesson, and he never picked up any deals but instead contributed to the flourishing economy of the roadside stalls in Yellow Dragon Square.

He looked resentfully at the traders on both sides, a dissatisfied expression on his face.

The forehead of Big Stupid Deer also bulged with a cross vein. That time it suggested buying a jade tiger, thinking it was a steal, only to find out it was merely ordinary crystal carved.

As the man and deer strolled along, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind.

“Eh, isn’t that Young Friend Ning up front?”

That voice…

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Ning Daoran frowned.

Big Stupid Deer’s forehead bulged with more than a dozen cross veins. If it weren’t for the fact that it couldn’t win, it would have turned around and headbutted this shameless old fogey to death.

“Is that Senior Luo?”

Turning around, Ning Daoran smiled, “I hadn’t expected to meet Senior Luo here at Yellow Dragon Square. What a coincidence.”

“Indeed, it is a coincidence.”

Being in Yellow Dragon Square, and since the owner of the square was from the Chaotic Sect, Senior Luo’s attitude had improved considerably, “But since Young Friend Ning is a disciple of the Chaotic Sect, it’s quite normal for me to encounter you as I was just passing through.”

With that, he lowered his voice with a chuckle, “I wonder if Young Friend has found another Second Order Fire Attribute Demon Core?”

“No.”

Ning Daoran shook his head, “Second Order Fire Attribute Demon Beasts are extremely rare and powerful. It’s not easy to find one.”

“How fortunate.”

The Elder of White Mist Mountain slightly stiffened with a forced smile, “The reason I have been lingering in Yellow Dragon Square for so many days is actually to wait for an old friend to attend an exchange together.

By chance, I’m aware that this old friend has recently obtained a Second-order Fire Attribute Demon Core.

If Young Friend is interested, you can wait for a few days. The exchange will take place here at the First-class Pavilion in three days.”

“Really?”

“Of course, it is true.”

The Elder of White Mist Mountain laughed a bit forcefully, “As a senior, would I deceive you?”

Ning Daoran sneered inwardly, deceive, of course not, since the elder naturally didn’t need to deceive when robbing openly.