Cautiously Cultivating Immortality in a Strange World

Chapter 27: The Method of Refining Spiritual Equipment

"Are you following me?"

When Chen Lin heard Xu Ruolan's words, his face suddenly turned angry, and his voice also became much colder.

Xu Ruolan waved her hands repeatedly, "Daoist, please calm down. How could I dare to tail you? I just happened to overhear your conversation with Zhang Mazi at the Zhang's merchant shop."

Chen Lin also thought it was like that, he was just pretending to be angry.

Since the other party had guessed that he had used a pill, Zhang Mazi and the people in the shop at that time probably had also guessed.

But it didn't matter. After returning, he would just close his doors and not go out. Those who wanted to harm him would have to get past Yu Yuehai first.

"You want to buy a pill, but unfortunately, I don't have any extras. You should try finding the five major families' people instead."

He doesn't even have enough pills. It may be because the core members of the five major families are preparing to flee recently. Various materials are in short supply. He didn't buy much just now, but the materials for the Enlightenment Pill were sufficient.

This wasn't surprising, as his Enlightenment Pill was Yu Yuehai's improved version, using low-end materials that were far inferior to normal Enlightenment Pills.

When Chen Lin spoke, Xu Ruolan revealed a hint of bitter smile.

"Daoist is joking. I'm just a small Qi Refining third-stage loose cultivator. How could I possibly reach the five major families? Even if I were to reach them, I would need to be a core disciple to have the right to obtain pills."

Chen Lin shrugged, "Then I can't help you, Daoist."

After speaking, Chen Lin turned around and walked away.

He took two steps, hesitated, and wanted to remind the other party that it was already very dangerous here, but thinking that he needed to cut off the red thread to escape, he helplessly sighed.

Xu Ruolan looked at Chen Lin's departing back, her facial expression changing unpredictably.

Finally, a resolute glint flashed in her eyes, and she quickly chased after him.

Chen Lin saw this and stopped in his tracks and frowned.

"Daoist Xu, I've already told you clearly that I don't have any pills. If you continue to pester me, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Although he had a bit of sympathy for her, who was about to meet her demise, her persistence was also making Chen Lin somewhat angry.

Xu Ruolan didn't explain anything, instead she took out an ancient, worn-out scroll.

"Daoist Chen, this is my family heirloom, the method of refining spiritual equipment. As long as you can provide me with a pill that can help me break through the middle stage of Qi Refining, I'm willing to trade it with you!"

Spiritual equipment?

When Chen Lin heard this name, he couldn't help but be shocked.

In the cultivation world, spiritual treasures were divided into lower, middle, upper, and supreme grades.

Usually, Qi Refining cultivators used lower and middle-grade spiritual treasures, while a few young masters from major families might possess upper-grade spiritual treasures.

As for supreme-grade spiritual treasures, those were only usable by Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators.

By the Golden Core stage, they would use spiritual equipment instead of spiritual treasures.

The so-called spiritual equipment referred to a special type of spiritual treasure that often had unique effects and couldn't be refined using ordinary methods. They were extremely rare.

Most importantly, spiritual equipment could change size to a certain extent, making them convenient to carry and use, which was the most distinct difference from ordinary spiritual treasures.

The fact that the other party had the method of refining spiritual equipment proved that they weren't an ordinary loose cultivator, at least having a glorious ancestor.

Of course, it was also possible that they had obtained it by chance, not through family inheritance.

Chen Lin didn't care about the origin of the item, and he carefully took the scroll, unfolding it to examine it.

Xu Ruolan, on the other hand, was extremely tense, watching Chen Lin's facial expression, with one hand holding a talisman with blue characters, ready to defend against Chen Lin's potential attack.

The other party's small movements didn't escape Chen Lin's perception, but he didn't mind, as they weren't familiar with each other, and this was a lawless slum area, where not being on guard would be abnormal.

As the scroll was unrolled, it was about two feet long, with ancient characters and many vivid illustrations.

After a rough glance, Chen Lin saw that it recorded the method of refining a spiritual equipment called "Blue Dragon Halberd", from material selection to refining steps, and even the array patterns and inscriptions. The details were very thorough.

Moreover, beside each refining step, there were notes written in the common script used by modern cultivators, including reminders and refining experiences, and it wasn't just from one person.

From this, it was clear that this was a genuine heirloom.

"Are you really sure you want to trade this?" Chen Lin asked, rolling up the scroll and looking at Xu Ruolan.

To be honest, this was the first time he had seen a scroll used as a medium to record such valuable information.

Usually, high-level information like this was stored on jade slips, which were not only secret but also convenient for reference and comprehension.

But regardless, the value of this item couldn't be denied.

A spiritual equipment refining manual was extremely valuable, even in the eyes of a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator.

For a small Weapon Refining family, it would be a treasured heirloom.

Xu Ruolan pursed her lips, her eyes revealing a strong reluctance, but she spoke with exceptional determination: "Yes, as long as you can provide me with a pill that can help me break through the middle stage of Qi Refining, this item is yours!"

"Alright!"

Chen Lin agreed readily.

Although the materials required for refining Blue Dragon Halberd were unknown and probably very rare, it wasn't impossible to gather ten sets.

Moreover, Weapon Refining masters were more common than alchemy masters, so after gathering the materials, he could find other Weapon Refining masters to help with the refining.

Even if he didn't use it himself, the value of this item would far surpass that of an Initial Yuan Pill.

In a closed place like Kaiyuan City, pills were controlled by the five major families, and their value was severely inflated. Otherwise, trying to trade for an equal value would be a dream.

Since he had agreed, Chen Lin didn't hesitate, immediately taking out a small bottle from his robe's inner pocket and pouring out two Initial Yuan Pills.

"Daoist Xu, I must explain beforehand that although this pill can enhance cultivation, it's not specifically designed for breaking through boundaries. I can't guarantee whether it will help you break through the middle stage of Qi Refining."

He paused, then continued, "However, with my talent, I only used two of these pills to break through the middle stage of Qi Refining, so I believe your talent is stronger, and there's a high chance it will work."

Xu Ruolan looked at the pills emitting a strong medicinal fragrance, and she couldn't help but swallow her saliva.

But she still suppressed her excitement, speaking in a low voice: "If it's just an ordinary cultivation-enhancing pill, it can't be compared to my item, even if it's two pills, the difference is too great."

The other party's words were reasonable, and Chen Lin acknowledged that the values of the two items were vastly different.

But he still shook his head, "Daoist Xu, you must understand that the value of an item isn't always fixed. At this moment, these two pills are worth this price. If you miss this opportunity, it will be difficult to obtain similar pills in the future."

Seeing Chen Lin's resolute attitude, Xu Ruolan gritted her teeth and nodded, "Alright, two pills it is. Can I ask for your address, in case I need pills in the future, I might have to trouble you again?"

Chen Lin smiled faintly, refusing the other party's request. "No need, it's unlikely we'll meet again after today."

After handing over the pills and rolling up the scroll, Chen Lin turned around and left without looking back.

Xu Ruolan stood still for a moment, then cautiously looked around, making sure no one had noticed anything. After that, she also put away the pills, preparing to leave.

Suddenly, her aura changed, and she coldly smiled. She was about to say something, but the jade pendant on her chest glowed faintly, and she returned to normal.

She looked at the jade pendant, then at the sky, with a worried expression, and quickly left.