Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

Chapter 289: Chapter 193: The Success of the Foundation Establishment Pill_2

Lin Tianming nodded, then left the familiar small valley without looking back and headed to the Hall of Merit.

It wasn’t long before he saw Lin Xingcheng, and the two sat opposite each other, making small talk.

Lin Tianming chuckled, then teased Lin Xingcheng by saying, “Uncle, having not seen you for a few years, you must be close to impacting the Foundation Establishment Stage, right?”

Lin Xingcheng laughed wryly, then responded,@@novelbin@@

“It’s not that easy. Although with your alchemy skills, it won’t take long to refine Foundation Establishment Pills, but looking at the current situation, it seems like it will take at least a few years of preparation for a successful breakthrough!”

Hearing Lin Xingcheng’s words, Lin Tianming nodded in agreement—more preparation was definitely safer; unless absolutely necessary, rushing a breakthrough was indeed dangerous.

After exchanging a few more words, Lin Xingcheng’s tone shifted, already anticipating the purpose of Lin Tianming’s visit.

As the Clan Leader of the Hall of Merit and one of the high-ranking members of the clan, he was well aware of Lin Tianming’s return to the clan and the White Jade Grass he had brought with him.

Moreover, half a year earlier, the Clan Leader had instructed him to gather the auxiliary herbs for more than ten batches of Foundation Establishment Pills in the shortest time possible, clearly intending to refine Foundation Establishment Pills without doubt.

Knowing this, he was immensely excited; the Minor Foundation Building Pills that Lin Tianming had obtained earlier, after being distributed by the clan, left no more exchange quotas for the Xing clan members.

Now that the clan had obtained White Jade Grass and had the capability to refine it, they would have more effective Foundation Establishment Pills to use; even if the exchange for Merit Points was higher, clan members would prioritize the Foundation Establishment Pills over the Minor Foundation Building Pills.

After all, the Minor Foundation Building Pills could only increase the chances of breakthrough by twenty percent, while Foundation Establishment Pills could reach fifty percent, a significantly better outcome.

With this in mind, for their own successful breakthrough, most would choose the Foundation Establishment Pills first, unless clan members who lacked enough Merit Points would opt for the Minor Foundation Building Pills.

Regaining his composure, Lin Xingcheng, looking excited, greeted Lin Tianming and then headed straight to the storeroom.

In a short while, he came out with a storage bag, which he then handed to Lin Tianming.

Lin Tianming received the storage bag and swept it with his Divine Sense, confirming the count and medicinal properties of the fifteen batches of Foundation Establishment Pill’s auxiliary herbs met the refining requirements.

After the handover was complete, Lin Xingcheng began to give additional instructions.

“Tianming, the Clan Leader has instructed that once you refine the Foundation Establishment Pills, aside from contributing thirty percent to the clan, keep three for yourself, and if there are more Foundation Establishment Pills, exchange them all at the Family Merits Hall—the clan will repurchase each one for thirty thousand Spirit Stones!”

Hearing these words, Lin Tianming nodded and accepted the task.

In fact, even if the clan didn’t mention it, he would have done the same, for Foundation Establishment Pills were tremendously valuable and fundamental to a clan.

Even if the surplus Foundation Establishment Pills were his, he wouldn’t let them out of the clan.

He couldn’t forget the scene of the family’s plight over a decade ago, nor the history of the sacrifices of many ancestors for a single Foundation Establishment Pill.

Regaining his focus, Lin Tianming didn’t linger long. After bidding farewell to Lin Xingcheng, he headed to the Alchemy Hall.

Soon, he arrived inside the Alchemy Hall.

At the moment, Lin Shigong was teaching a few young clan members about alchemy. Lin Tianming didn’t disturb them and stood quietly to the side, waiting.

Finally, after the grandfather dispatched the youngsters, they found a spot to sit down, drink tea, and chat casually.

Lin Tianming took a sip from his teacup, enjoying the rich aroma of the Spiritual Tea, the unique taste lingering in his mouth.

“Not bad… This Spiritual Tea is excellent!”

Lin Tianming exclaimed, then said,

“Grandfather, I plan to start refining the Foundation Establishment Pills and would like to borrow the Three Star Furnace. My Four Symbols Furnace is somewhat lacking in grade. Although it is not unusable, it would still be advantageous to increase the success rate of the pill formation as much as possible!”

Upon hearing Lin Tianming’s request, Lin Shigong promptly took out a fiery red Pill Furnace, which was the very Three Star Furnace he had used for many years.

Lin Shigong handed the Three Star Furnace to Lin Tianming and then asked, “You’re starting the refining so soon, kid?”

“If you need this old man’s help, just say the word. I’ve got plenty of time. Although my alchemy skills aren’t as good as yours, I’ve got no problem assisting you!”

Lin Tianming chuckled and quickly replied,

“Grandfather, I’ve got it under control. With the Three Star Furnace, I have even greater confidence. You should take this opportunity to go into seclusion and strive to break through to the second layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage!”

Seeing Lin Tianming decline his offer graciously, Lin Shigong didn’t insist.

After a few simple admonishments, Lin Tianming finally got up, bowed with cupped hands.

Having bid farewell to his grandfather and leaving the Alchemy Hall, he returned to his own cave dwelling.

Sitting in the Pill Refining Room, he sat cross-legged on the ground, running his cultivation techniques to breathe and adjust his condition.

When his condition reached its peak, Lin Tianming didn’t immediately begin refining but took out a large number of Jade Slips and books, all of them containing Pill Formulas and Alchemy Experiences.

With a wave of his hand, he grabbed an Alchemy Experience in hand and began to ruminate and comprehend it.

Although he had already gone over these experiences several times and knew their contents by heart, when it came to refining Foundation Establishment Pills, he preferred to be more meticulous; producing one more pill might result in one more Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

In such circumstances, it was only natural to be cautious, striving for perfection without fail.

Several days quickly passed by.

Lin Tianming reviewed all the Pill Formulas and Alchemy Experiences in his possession, whether they were for Second Order or Third Order Alchemists, all over again.

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