Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 744 - 345: Consuming the Fourth Rank Longevity Pill; Refining the Sword Array

Chapter 744: Chapter 345: Consuming the Fourth Rank Longevity Pill; Refining the Sword Array

"Eight years?"

Xu Ping gently tapped his fingertips on the table, his brow easing.

This timeframe was indeed appropriate.

This period was enough for him to perfect the "Flame Prison Cyan Wood Sword Formation" he had been conceiving for a long time.

It would also allow him to make some progress with the Nascent Soul Secret Techniques "Withering and Flourishing Silent Annihilation Divine Light" and "Undying Body" that he had been delving into wholeheartedly.

By then, even when facing a Mid-Stage Nascent Soul giant, he should be able to contend with them.

After contemplating for a long time, Xu Ping’s lips curved slightly, and a decision was made in his heart.

"I can agree, but there’s a condition."

"Feel free to state it."

"I need half of the Flood Dragon’s flesh and materials." Xu Ping’s tone was calm, yet left no room for rejection.

The flesh and blood of the Flood Dragon contained a trace of True Dragon Bloodline, which was highly beneficial for the accumulation of the Water Lake Rat.

Back then, the vital essence of the Ten Thousand Snake Demon Monarch had been completely devoured by the Water Lake Rat, and the Dragon Race Bloodline within had long been refined into the Water Lake Rat’s body.

Now, the Water Lake Rat’s cultivation was nearing the peak of Fourth Rank Lower Grade, and if nourished by the Flood Dragon’s flesh and blood, it could surely advance further.

It would even lay a solid foundation for breaking through to Fourth Rank Middle Grade in the future.

Although in the Heart Demon World, the Water Lake Rat had quickly broken through to Fourth Rank Middle Grade, a breakthrough in reality required more preparation and accumulation.

After all, if the breakthrough failed, the backlash would not be small.

Moreover, the various materials from the Flood Dragon, such as scales, claws, horns, and tendons, were all excellent materials for crafting Fourth Rank Puppets.

If he could obtain half of the Flood Dragon’s materials, combined with other precious materials he had collected over the years, he could gather all the materials needed for a complete Fourth Rank Puppet.

Upon hearing Xu Ping’s demand, the Celestial Alchemist slightly furrowed his brows and fell into thought.

He lightly stroked his long beard, a glimmer of hesitation and weighing flashed in his eyes.

After a moment, the Celestial Alchemist sighed lightly, "To be honest, another Daoist friend also covets the Flood Dragon’s flesh and blood and had made a prior agreement."

Xu Ping smiled slightly, with a flow of cyan light in his eyes: "The Celestial Alchemist must be aware of my strength."

"Moreover, if I take action, my Spirit Pet, the Water Lake Rat, will naturally give its full support."

"In this way, it would be equivalent to two Nascent Soul cultivators taking action!"

Hearing this, the Celestial Alchemist’s eyes sparkled as he evidently weighed the pros and cons.

The Celestial Alchemist was naturally aware of Xu Ping’s combat power; even a cultivator at the peak of Early-Stage Nascent Soul wouldn’t dare underestimate him with his Puppet Array.

More importantly, his unparalleled defense made him the main force in restraining the Cyan Evil.

Not to mention, his Spirit Pet, the mutated water attribute, could perform better in the sea than an average Nascent Soul.

After much consideration, the Celestial Alchemist finally nodded: "In that case, let’s do as Daoist Xu suggests."

"We’ll give half of the Flood Dragon’s flesh to Daoist Xu."

"I’ll renegotiate with that friend and offer other treasures as compensation."

"Very well!"

Xu Ping’s eyes reflected a hint of satisfaction upon hearing this.

...

The parties soon finalized the contract details.

The Celestial Alchemist exchanged a Tier Four Longevity Pill, half of the Flood Dragon’s flesh, and a previously promised favor for the assistance of Xu Ping and the Water Lake Rat.

Upon fulfilling the contract, Xu Ping was naturally delighted.

For him, it was undoubtedly an extremely lucrative deal.

The Tier Four Longevity Pill alone held immense value for him.

He had consumed quite a bit of his lifespan to ripen the Flame Prison Purple Wood, so this would be just the right remedy!

After the contract was sealed, they conversed for several more hours before the Celestial Alchemist took his leave.

"We’ll meet at the Celestial South Islands in eight years on the summer solstice, and now I bid farewell."

"Take care!"

Xu Ping, as a courtesy, personally escorted the Celestial Alchemist to the Mountain Gate of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

Watching the Celestial Alchemist’s figure disappear into the horizon, Xu Ping turned swiftly and returned to the secret chamber of Cyan Cloud Peak, eager to experience the wonders of the Longevity Pill.

Sitting cross-legged on the stone bed, Xu Ping opened the jade box gifted by the Celestial Alchemist.

Instantly, a refreshing medicinal fragrance enveloped him, like a spring breeze caressing his face, invigorating his senses.

Inside the jade box lay a dragon eye-sized amber pill, entirely crystalline, with cloud-like patterns flowing within, emitting a faint golden radiance.

"Tier Four Longevity Pill!"

An anticipation flickered in Xu Ping’s eyes.

With a gentle pinch of his fingers, the pill escaped the confines of the jade box, floating above his palm, exuding an intoxicating fragrance.

The scent was unlike ordinary earthly flora, but rather akin to some mysterious and ancient essence of life, containing the purest vitality from between heaven and earth.

"For a typical Nascent Soul cultivator, obtaining this pill would suffice to extend life by a hundred years, but with my physique and the characteristics of my cultivation technique, the effects will surely exceed this!" Xu Ping’s gaze was intense as his thoughts raced.

He had consumed a lot of his lifespan to ripen the Flame Prison Purple Wood recently.

Now this Longevity Pill would certainly make up for it.

Without further hesitation, Xu Ping closed his eyes and placed the Longevity Pill into his mouth.

Instantly, an immensely pure life essence erupted within him, like a spring breeze transforming into rain, nourishing his five internal organs and six intestines.

Xu Ping guarded his mind, his Nascent Soul Level Mana quietly circulating, refining this Tier Four Longevity Pill.

In an instant, that extremely pure life essence flowed within him like a river of life, enhancing the core of his existence.

Xu Ping only felt refreshed, as every cell in his body jubilantly celebrated, a joy of abundant vitality.

The refining process lasted a full day and night before the Tier Four Longevity Pill was fully absorbed.

The next day, at noon.

Xu Ping suddenly opened his eyes, a gentle cyan light flashed in his pupils.

"This is indeed the effect of the Tier Four Longevity Pill, truly remarkable!"

Feeling the thriving vitality within him and the significantly increased lifespan, Xu Ping’s lips curved into a subtle smile.