Yu Xian looked at the various alchemy "materials" before him, then slowly closed his eyes, envisioning an alchemy furnace in his mind.

Suddenly, he began to move his hands continuously. One by one, the "materials" were methodically tossed into the circle he had drawn in front of him.

During this process, Yu Xian continuously applied techniques, infusing each "material" with varying degrees of spiritual qi to activate their medicinal properties. Eventually, dozens of piles of "materials" were all thrown together.

"Combine!"

With a low shout, Yu Xian flipped his hand, and the imagined alchemy furnace was covered with a lid.

"So, this is how Minor Spirit Pills are made..."

Yu Xian opened his eyes, muttering to himself, then shook his head with a smile, "How arrogant of me, using a bunch of dead branches, weeds, and stones as medicinal ingredients, imagining an alchemy furnace to practice. How could it be the same? Besides, a real alchemy furnace requires fire, and controlling the furnace's heat is extremely difficult..."

"Ah, as the elders say, a thousand theories can't match one practical experience. What's the use of theory alone? Practice is necessary."

Yu Xian scratched his head, stood up, and carried his mining blade into the cave.

"One more day of digging today, and tomorrow I'll switch to real herbs and try alchemy for real..."

The next morning, Yu Xian walked out of the cave, striding back to the mining area residence, heading straight for the teleportation array.

But before he reached the teleportation array, it suddenly lit up, and two people appeared within it.

It was Liu Xue and Sun Bingcheng.

These two had just returned from delivering the mining area offerings to the Hundred Mines Workshop of the sect and happened to run into Yu Xian.

Yu Xian was the first to see them, his brow furrowing, but he neither avoided nor hid, standing calmly outside the array, waiting for them to come out.

As the two stepped out of the teleportation array, they naturally saw Yu Xian at once!

Liu Xue was stunned on the spot.

Sun Bingcheng stared at Yu Xian, his eyes wide, exclaiming, "Huh? You're not dead!?"

Having not seen Yu Xian for nearly a month, the two had assumed he had long been devoured by wolves.

Now, seeing him suddenly, they almost thought they were seeing a ghost!

Yu Xian harbored a murderous intent towards these two; they had tried to kill him, making them his mortal enemies.

However, killing them in broad daylight, in front of everyone, would make it impossible for him to stay in the White Cloud Sect, a loss outweighing the gain, so he had always ignored them.

Now, hearing Sun Bingcheng's words, a cold light flashed in Yu Xian's eyes as he said indifferently, "Oh? From what the steward said, should I be dead?"

"Ahahaha, Steward Sun had a drink today, he wasn't talking about you."

Liu Xue reacted quickly, waving his hand to brush it off with a random excuse, then said seriously, "But you're here just in time, it's the end of the month, your three Scorching Sun Essence Stones..."

Clang...

A sound interrupted Liu Xue's words as Yu Xian, expressionless, casually tossed three Scorching Sun Essence Stones to the ground, saying flatly, "Can't do without you."

With that, he ignored the stunned Liu Xue and Sun Bingcheng, stepped past them, and entered the teleportation array, disappearing without a trace.

"This, this kid..."

Sun Bingcheng suddenly gritted his teeth and shouted, "He's f***ing mocking us!?"

"This kid is indeed extraordinary..."

Liu Xue's eyelids twitched, anger filling his heart, but he remained calm, exhaling slowly, bending down to pick up the Scorching Sun Essence Stones, and said softly, "He must have some extraordinary treasure on him, we can't provoke him. We need to honestly report this to Senior Brother Huang!"

"Little bastard! Even the Fiery Flame Wolf couldn't kill him!"

Sun Bingcheng cursed again, looking at Liu Xue, "We'll do as you say! Let Senior Brother Huang deal with him!"

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"Let's go!"

Liu Xue didn't hesitate, turning with Sun Bingcheng to enter the teleportation array again.

As for Yu Xian, after exiting the teleportation array, he headed towards the Weapon Forging Workshop, having long suppressed the unpleasant encounter with Liu Xue and Sun Bingcheng.

It's important to remember events, but holding onto grudges and hatred would severely affect one's emotions, hindering one's cultivation.

So it's enough to remember the events; whether it's gratitude or enmity, if there's an opportunity in the future, he would settle it.

That's Yu Xian's mindset.

Arriving at the Weapon Forging Workshop, Yu Xian entered the side hall again, but the person at the counter was no longer the middle-aged man.

Instead, it was Xu Haoming.

He looked somewhat gloomy, sitting there, listlessly flipping through some spell scrolls.

Wasn't Xu Haoming supposed to be attempting Foundation Establishment?

If an outer disciple successfully established their foundation, they would naturally enter the inner sect, apprenticing under the Golden Core elders of each cave, embarking on the true path of cultivation!

But here he was...

Yu Xian shook his head inwardly and walked over.

"Senior Brother Xu."

Yu Xian approached the counter and said, "Long time no see, I'm here to sell Scorching Sun Essence Stones."

"Oh, it's Brother Yu."

Seeing it was Yu Xian, Xu Haoming perked up a bit, forcing a smile, "It has been a while."

Yu Xian took out a storage pouch, saying calmly, "Senior Brother Xu, if I may, failure isn't scary; losing your fighting spirit is."

"Heh, hehehe, you're right."

Xu Haoming nodded, though his expression was somewhat noncommittal.

What does this young man know?

He just talks a good game!

I've attempted Foundation Establishment three times, consumed six Foundation Establishment Pills! Yet each time ended in failure, leaving my body resistant to the pills!

Moreover, I'm already thirty-nine, aging, with a deteriorating dantian and a stiff qi sea. What chances do I have in the future?

"How many did you dig up this time?"

Despite his interest in the Scorching Sun Essence Stones Yu Xian had mined, Xu Haoming was curious because he had earned a Foundation Establishment Pill from this young man.

So he asked while handing over a storage pouch.

"Three hundred and twenty."

"What!?"

Xu Haoming jumped up, staring at Yu Xian with wide eyes, "Three hundred and twenty!? Did you rob the mining area management!?"

But as soon as he said it, Xu Haoming covered his mouth, lowering his voice in excitement, "That many? You're incredible! I admit it!"

This young man truly surprised him time and again.

If every transaction were like this, in a few months, he could save up for another Foundation Establishment Pill!

Maybe he could attempt Foundation Establishment again before turning forty!

Yu Xian smiled, not minding, taking the storage pouch and putting the Scorching Sun Essence Stones inside.

"Check it."

Xu Haoming quickly took the storage pouch, and with just a glance, he was grinning from ear to ear, nodding repeatedly, "Good, good, the quantity is correct, amazing, I'll exchange them for spirit stones right away!"

"Please wait, Senior Brother Xu."

Yu Xian said seriously, "This time, I want fourteen spirit stones per stone."

"Huh?"

Xu Haoming was slightly taken aback, looking at Yu Xian, "Brother Yu, the market rate is twelve stones per stone, how can you ask for fourteen?"

"Senior Brother Xu, I'm well aware of the prices. If you keep trying to shortchange me, I really won't come back next time."

Yu Xian's expression was calm, shaking his head, not budging.

That middle-aged man could offer fourteen low-grade spirit stones, proving the market rate was much higher.

If Xu Haoming kept trying to buy at the low price of twelve, there was no point in dealing with him; it wasn't friendship, it was a rip-off.

"Brother!"

Xu Haoming's face was full of bitterness, looking at Yu Xian, "Where did you hear about the market rate? I won't lie to you, the market rate for Scorching Sun Essence Stones at our counters is indeed twelve spirit stones. Only when taken to the Master can they be exchanged for thirteen or fourteen stones! But if I give you fourteen stones, what do I earn? Brother, I'm not lying to you!"

Yu Xian frowned; Xu Haoming's words didn't seem false.

Then... that middle-aged man...

Could he be the Master of the Weapon Forging Workshop!?

Otherwise, how would he profit?

Seeing Yu Xian frown, seemingly considering, Xu Haoming was truly helpless, having to concede, "Brother, how about this, I'll give you thirteen spirit stones! I really can't give you fourteen, you have to let me earn a little!"

"Alright."

Yu Xian didn't hesitate any longer, nodding.

He wasn't sure if that middle-aged man was the Master of the Weapon Forging Workshop.

But Xu Haoming's words seemed sincere.

So be it.

Xu Haoming finally breathed a sigh of relief, taking the essence stones and placing thirty-five mid-grade spirit stones inside, forcing a smile, "Brother Yu, I'm really not earning much, business is tough, sigh, check it."

Yu Xian took the storage pouch, glanced inside, and pocketed the spirit stones, shaking his head, "Mining is tougher."

With that, he turned and left.

Xu Haoming sighed helplessly; this time, he could only earn three hundred spirit stones.

Though it was quite a bit...

It was far from what he expected!

Who told this kid that a Scorching Sun Essence Stone could be exchanged for fourteen spirit stones!?

Was it during those ten-plus days when he was attempting Foundation Establishment, did Li Youmao say it?

That bastard... ruining my business!

And I usually look out for him!

Xu Haoming was full of anger, already planning how to settle the score with Li Youmao...

Meanwhile, Yu Xian left the Weapon Forging Workshop and turned towards the Spirit Herb Workshop.

There, in the outer sect of the White Cloud Sect, herbs were cultivated.

It was also the largest area in the outer sect of the White Cloud Sect, with the widest range and the most abundant spiritual qi!