zhèng zài qīng lǐ chǔ wù dài de lín xuān ， tū rán tái qǐ tóu lái ， bù yuǎn chù yī dào huáng sè de dùn guāng ， fēi xiàng le dōng nán de fāng xiàng 。
正在清理储物袋的林轩，突然抬起头来，不远处一道黄色的遁光，飞向了东南的方向。
Lin Xuan, who was sorting through his storage bag, suddenly looked up. A streak of yellow light flew southeast.
lín xuān qiāo qiāo gēn zài le hòu miàn 。
林轩悄悄跟在了后面。
Lin Xuan quietly followed behind.
duì fāng xiū wèi bù gāo ， yě bìng fēi yù qì ， zhī suǒ yǐ néng gòu téng yún jià wù ， shì yīn wèi shǐ yòng le yī zhāng fēng yìn yǒu fēi xíng fǎ shù de fú 。
对方修为不高，也并非御器，之所以能够腾云驾雾，是因为使用了一张封印有飞行法术的符。
The opponent's cultivation level wasn't high, and he didn’t possess any spiritual tools. He could levitate because a flying spell was sealed on a talisman.
wú tiān xū le kǒu qì ， xīn yǒu yú jì de wàng le yī yǎn fāng shì ， méi xiǎng dào zhè cì dào qǔ shī fù de fèi dān ， lái huàn qǔ yī xiē xiū xíng yòng de jīng shí ， huì yù jiàn zhè yàng de shì 。
吴天吁了口气，心有余悸的望了一眼坊市，没想到这次盗取师傅的废丹，来换取一些修行用的晶石，会遇见这样的事。
Wu Tian let out a sigh of relief as he glanced at the marketplace. He hadn’t expected to encounter such an incident while stealing his master’s waste pills to exchange for some cultivation crystals.
hái hǎo yǒu jīng wú xiǎn ， wú tiān mō le mō kǒu dài ， èr shí kuài jīng shí ， yīng gāi gòu zì jǐ yòng shàng yī duàn rì zi 。
还好有惊无险，吴天摸了摸口袋，二十块晶石，应该够自己用上一段日子。
Fortunately, it turned out to be nothing serious. Wu Tian patted his pocket; twenty crystal stones should suffice for him for a while.
yǎn kàn jù lí fāng shì yǐ yuǎn ， wú tiān xuán zhe de xīn zhōng yú wán quán fàng le xià lái ， zhèng yào jiā sù fǎn huí líng yào shān ， tū rán yī dào lán sè de dùn guāng cóng hòu miàn fēi lüè ér lái ， dǎng zài le qián miàn 。
眼看距离坊市已远，吴天悬着的心终于完全放了下来，正要加速返回灵药山，突然一道蓝色的遁光从后面飞掠而来，挡在了前面。
Seeing that they were far from the marketplace, Wu Tian finally let go of his worries and was about to speed back to Spirit Medicine Mountain when he suddenly noticed a streak of blue light flying from behind, blocking his path.
wú tiān dà chī yī jīng ， bù dé yǐ zhǐ hǎo tíng xià le shēn xíng ， nà lán guāng màn màn sàn kāi ， lù chū le yí gè mào bù jīng rén de shào nián 。
吴天大吃一惊，不得已只好停下了身形，那蓝光慢慢散开，露出了一个貌不惊人的少年。
Wu Tian was taken aback. He had no choice but to stop. The blue light slowly dispersed, revealing an unremarkable-looking youth.
“ qián …… qián bèi 。”
“前……前辈。”
"Senior..."
shào nián bǐ wú tiān nián qīng xǔ duō ， kě tā què dà qì yě bù gǎn chuǎn ， gōng gōng jìng jìng de xíng le yī lǐ ， yuán yīn wú tā ， bié rén shì zhù jī qī de gāo shǒu a ， ér qiě xiū wèi shēn bù kě cè ， yī zhāo jiù miè le nà xié è de xiū mó zhě 。
少年比吴天年轻许多，可他却大气也不敢喘，恭恭敬敬的行了一礼，原因无他，别人是筑基期的高手啊，而且修为深不可测，一招就灭了那邪恶的修魔者。
The youth was much younger than Wu Tian, but he didn’t dare breathe. He respectfully bowed, for the other party was a high-ranking cultivator with profound cultivation that could not be measured. One move had annihilated that evil魔修.
zhè wèi qián bèi hái céng xiàng zì jǐ gòu mǎi fèi dān ， tā wèi hé huì tū rán zhǎo shàng mén lái ， wú tiān jīng yí bù dìng ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng yě xiǎn de zhuì zhuì bù ān 。
这位前辈还曾像自己购买废丹，他为何会突然找上门来，吴天惊疑不定，脸上的表情也显得惴惴不安。
This senior had once bought him waste pills; why would he suddenly come looking for him? Wu Tian was bewildered and his expression showed nervousness.
jiāng duì fāng de yī jǔ yī dòng jìn shōu yǎn dǐ ， lín xuān yě yǒu xiē àn shuǎng ， xiū xiān jiè qiáng zhě wèi zūn ， jìn rù zhù jī qī yǐ hòu ， tā míng xiǎn gǎn jué dī jiē xiū zhēn zhě duì zì jǐ de nà zhǒng jìng wèi xīn lǐ 。
将对方的一举一动尽收眼底，林轩也有些暗爽，修仙界强者为尊，进入筑基期以后，他明显感觉低阶修真者对自己的那种敬畏心理。
Lin Xuan watched every move of the other party and felt a bit smug. In the cultivation world, power was supreme. After entering the Foundation Establishment stage, Lin Xuan could sense that low-ranking cultivators held him in awe.
bù guò lín xuān bìng méi yǒu bǎi jià zi ， yīn wèi tā zhǎo shàng duì fāng ， shì yào dǎ tīng yī xiē shì 。
不过林轩并没有摆架子，因为他找上对方，是要打听一些事。
However, Lin Xuan didn’t put on airs; he wanted to ask about something.
bǎi le bǎi shǒu ：“ dào yǒu bù bì duō lǐ 。”
摆了摆手：“道友不必多礼。”
He waved his hand. "Friend, no need for such formalities."
wú tiān yǐ jīng sì shí yú suì le ， suī rán xiū wèi bù gāo ， dàn què lǎo liàn shì gù ， jiàn le cǐ jǐng 。 zhī dào duì fāng méi yǒu è yì ， biǎo qíng dùn shí qīng sōng xià lái ， dàn yī rán biǎo xiàn dé shí fēn qiān gōng ：“ qián bèi zhǎo shàng zài xià ， bù zhī dào yǒu shén me fēn fù ma ？”
吴天已经四十余岁了，虽然修为不高，但却老练事故，见了此景。知道对方没有恶意，表情顿时轻松下来，但依然表现得十分谦恭：“前辈找上在下，不知道有什么吩咐吗？”
Wu Tian was over forty years old and although his cultivation level wasn’t high, he was experienced. Seeing the scene, he knew there was no ill intent from the other party and his expression relaxed. However, he still behaved respectfully: "Senior, what is it you wish to ask of me?"
“ nǐ shì líng yào shān de dì zǐ ？”
“你是灵药山的弟子？”
"Are you a disciple of Spirit Medicine Mountain?"
“ shì ！” wú tiān yī biān huí dá ， yī biān zài xīn zhōng sī suǒ ：“ yǎn qián zhè wèi zhù jī qī gāo shǒu ， nán dào shì xiǎng yào liàn zhì dān yào ？”
“是！”吴天一边回答，一边在心中思索：“眼前这位筑基期高手，难道是想要炼制丹药？”
"Yes!" Wu Tian replied while pondering in his heart. Could this high-ranking cultivator be interested in alchemy?
rán ér lín xuān de xià yī jù huà ， què ràng tā mù dèng kǒu dāi ：“ tài hǎo le ， zài xià yí xiàng rè zhōng yú liàn dān ， xiǎng yào jiā rù guì pài 。= jūn zǐ táng shǒu fā = bù zhī dào dào yǒu kě fǒu yǐn jiàn ？”
然而林轩的下一句话，却让他目瞪口呆：“太好了，在下一向热衷于炼丹，想要加入贵派。=君子堂首发=不知道道友可否引荐？”
However, Lin Xuan's next words left him speechless: "Great! I have always been passionate about refining pills and wish to join your sect. May I ask if you can recommend me?"
“ shén me ？” wú tiān zhǎng dà le zuǐ bā 。 guò le bàn xiǎng 。 cái bù néng zhì xìn de dào ：“ qián bèi bú shì kāi wán xiào ？”
“什么？”吴天长大了嘴巴。过了半响。才不能置信的道：“前辈不是开玩笑？”
"What?" Wu Tian opened his mouth wide. After a while, he couldn’t believe it and said, "Senior, are you joking?"
lín xuān zhòu le zhòu méi ， zhuāng chū yī fù bù mǎn de biǎo qíng dào ：“ nǐ kàn wǒ kě xiàng shì zài shuō huǎng ， xiū zhēn yī dào ， hào rú yān hǎi ， dàn zuì lìng wǒ shén wǎng dì hái shì liàn dān 。”
林轩皱了皱眉，装出一副不满的表情道：“你看我可像是在说谎，修真一道，浩如烟海，但最令我神往地还是炼丹。”
Lin Xuan frowned and pretended to be displeased. "Do you think I would lie? Cultivation is vast, but what fascinates me most is alchemy."
lín xuān shuō dí dàng rán shì jiǎ huà ， dàn tā biǎo yǎn de tiān fù què yì liú ， liǎn sè kuáng rè ， wú tiān yě bèi chéng gōng piàn guò le ， àn àn zā shé 。
林轩说的当然是假话，但他表演的天赋却一流，脸色狂热，吴天也被成功骗过了，暗暗咂舌。
Of course, Lin Xuan was lying, but his acting skills were top-notch. Wu Tian fell for it and silently cursed.
duì liàn dān shù gǎn xìng qù de gāo jí xiū shì bú shì méi yǒu ， dàn zhè me nián qīng de què cóng wèi jiàn guò 。 àn zhào wú tiān de xiǎng fǎ ， lín xuān bù guò èr shí suì chū tóu ， jiù yǐ jīng zhù jī chéng gōng ， kěn dìng shì yōng yǒu chāo jí yōu yì de líng gēn le ， zhè yàng de tiān cái ， bù yī xīn yī yì zhuī qiú xiān dào ， què xǐ huān shàng le liàn dān shù 。
对炼丹术感兴趣的高级修士不是没有，但这么年轻的却从未见过。按照吴天的想法，林轩不过二十岁出头，就已经筑基成功，肯定是拥有超级优异的灵根了，这样的天才，不一心一意追求仙道，却喜欢上了炼丹术。
High-ranking cultivators interested in alchemy weren’t uncommon, but one so young was unheard of. According to Wu Tian’s thoughts, Lin Xuan was only in his early twenties and had already entered the Foundation Establishment stage, indicating he must have an exceptional spirit root. Such a prodigy didn’t focus on ascending to immortality; instead, he fell for alchemy.
kě xī le ……
可惜了……
What a pity...
wú tiān zài xīn zhōng tàn le kǒu qì 。 dāng rán ， biǎo miàn shàng kě bù gǎn yǒu sī háo de liú lù chū lái ， zhǐ shì chóng fù le yī biàn ：“ qián bèi xiǎng yào jiā rù wǒ men líng yào shān ？”
吴天在心中叹了口气。当然，表面上可不敢有丝毫的流露出来，只是重复了一遍：“前辈想要加入我们灵药山？”
Wu Tian sighed inwardly but showed no signs of it. He repeated, "Senior wishes to join Spirit Medicine Mountain?"
“ shì dì 。^^ jūn zǐ táng shǒu fā ^^”
“是地。^^君子堂首发^^”
"Yes."
“ zhè ge …… qǐng shù wǎn bèi ài mò néng zhù 。” wú tiān xiǎo xīn yì yì dì kàn le lín xuān yī yǎn ：“ bù mán qián bèi ， zài xià suī rán shì líng yào shān dì dì zǐ ， dàn zhǐ shì zuì dī jí de xué tú ér yǐ ， yǐn jiàn dào yǒu rù mén zhè zhǒng shì ， wǎn bèi shì méi yǒu quán lì de 。” jiàn lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū shī wàng zhī sè 。 tā yòu lián máng bǔ chōng ：“ dàn qián bèi yě bù yòng shī wàng 。 yǐ nín zhù jī qī de xiū wèi ， xiǎng yào rù mén 。 yě bú shì méi yǒu jī huì ， zhǐ shì xū huò dé jǐ wèi zhǎng lǎo de shǒu kěn 。”
“这个……请恕晚辈爱莫能助。”吴天小心翼翼地看了林轩一眼：“不瞒前辈，在下虽然是灵药山地弟子，但只是最低级的学徒而已，引荐道友入门这种事，晚辈是没有权利的。”见林轩脸上露出失望之色。他又连忙补充：“但前辈也不用失望。以您筑基期的修为，想要入门。也不是没有机会，只是需获得几位长老的首肯。”
"This... I’m afraid I can’t help you," Wu Tian carefully glanced at Lin Xuan. "To be honest, though I am a disciple of Spirit Medicine Mountain, I’m just an apprentice with the lowest rank. Recommending someone like yourself is beyond my authority." Seeing disappointment on Lin Xuan’s face, he quickly added, "But Senior shouldn’t feel disappointed. With your Foundation Establishment stage cultivation, there are still opportunities to join us, but it requires the approval of several elders."
rán hòu ， biàn zài lín xuān de xún wèn xià ， jiāng líng yào shān de qíng xíng ， yī yī jiè shào le chū lái 。
然后，便在林轩的询问下，将灵药山的情形，一一介绍了出来。
Then, under Lin Xuan's questioning, Wu Tian detailed the situation at Spirit Medicine Mountain.
zhè líng yào shān ， hái zhēn de shì yǔ zhòng bù tóng ， shuō tā shì yí gè mén pài ， hái bù rú jiǎng chéng shì yī qún rè zhōng yú liàn dān zhī shù de gǔ guài xiū shì wèi le jiāo liú jīng yàn ér jié chéng le lián méng 。
这灵药山，还真的是与众不同，说它是一个门派，还不如讲成是一群热衷于炼丹之术的古怪修士为了交流经验而结成了联盟。
Spirit Medicine Mountain was truly unique; rather than a sect, it was more like a group of eccentric cultivators who loved alchemy coming together for experience exchange. Although there were titles such as Sect Master and Elders, they had no authority over their disciples. Their main responsibility was to decide whether to accept new members or not.
suī rán yě shè yǒu zhǎng mén ， zhǎng lǎo děng zhí wèi ， dàn duì yú mén nèi de dì zǐ ， qí shí gēn běn jiù méi yǒu shén me mìng lìng dì quán lì ， tā men zhǔ yào de zhí zé ， jiù shì zài yǒu rén xiǎng yào rù mén de shí hòu ， jué dìng shōu hái shì bù shōu le 。^^ jūn zǐ táng shǒu fā ^^
虽然也设有掌门，长老等职位，但对于门内的弟子，其实根本就没有什么命令地权利，他们主要的职责，就是在有人想要入门的时候，决定收还是不收了。^^君子堂首发^^
Approval from the Sect Master or three or more elders could admit newcomers into Spirit Medicine Mountain. This was different from how other sects expanded; typically, they either sought children with spirit roots for cultivation or recruited powerful experts to strengthen their ranks.
zhǎng mén tóng yì ， huò zhě sān gè yǐ shàng de zhǎng lǎo zàn chéng ， jiù kě yǐ jiāng xīn rén shōu rù líng yào shān ， zhè yǔ qí tā mén pài kuò chōng de mó shì wán quán bù yí yàng ， yì bān shuō lái ， xiū zhēn mén pài zhāo shōu chéng yuán ， wú wài hū liǎng gè fāng miàn ， yào me xún zhǎo yǒu líng gēn de tóng nán tóng nǚ ， cóng xiǎo kāi shǐ péi yǎng ， yào me wǎng luò yī xiē shí lì qiáng hàn de gāo shǒu ， zhí jiē zhuàng dà běn mén dì zhōng jiān lì liàng 。
掌门同意，或者三个以上的长老赞成，就可以将新人收入灵药山，这与其他门派扩充的模式完全不一样，一般说来，修真门派招收成员，无外乎两个方面，要么寻找有灵根的童男童女，从小开始培养，要么网络一些实力强悍的高手，直接壮大本门地中间力量。
But Spirit Medicine Mountain was unique. Wu Tian initially lied but later revealed the truth under Lin Xuan’s persistent questioning. This peculiar sect didn’t care about one's cultivation level. Foundation Establishment stage cultivators were highly sought after in other sects, yet if you lacked alchemy talent or weren't passionate about it, even a Foundation Establishment stage expert could be turned away.
kě líng yào shān wán quán bù yí yàng ， wú tiān kāi shǐ sā le yí gè xiǎo huǎng ， hòu lái cái zài lín xuān de bī wèn xià shuō chū zhēn xiàng ， zhè ge gǔ guài de mén pài zhāo rén ， cái bù guǎn nǐ xiū wèi zěn me yàng ， zhù jī qī xiū shì ， zài qí tā mén pài hěn shòu huān yíng ， kě zài líng yào shān ， rú guǒ nǐ méi yǒu liàn dān de tiān fù ， huò zhě duì cǐ dào hěn rè zhōng de huà ， bié shuō zhù jī ， jiù shì níng dān qī de dà gāo shǒu ， yī yàng bèi jù zhī mén wài 。
可灵药山完全不一样，吴天开始撒了一个小谎，后来才在林轩的逼问下说出真相，这个古怪的门派招人，才不管你修为怎么样，筑基期修士，在其他门派很受欢迎，可在灵药山，如果你没有炼丹的天赋，或者对此道很热衷的话，别说筑基，就是凝丹期的大高手，一样被拒之门外。
This sect was so arrogant!
zhè ge mén pài jiù yǒu zhè me zhuāi ！
这个门派就有这么拽！
After explaining the situation at Spirit Medicine Mountain, Wu Tian bid farewell with a smile. However, as his light faded into the distance, Lin Xuan’s expression darkened. The situation wasn’t as good as he had imagined.
zài shuō qīng chǔ le líng yào shān de qíng kuàng yǐ hòu ， wú tiān gào cí ， lín xuān yě hán xiào xiāng sòng ， kě dāng duì fāng dì dùn guāng yuǎn qù zhī hòu ， tā dì liǎn sè què yī fēn fēn de yīn chén le xià lái ， kàn lái qíng kuàng méi yǒu zì jǐ xiǎng xiàng dì nà me hǎo 。
在说清楚了灵药山的情况以后，吴天告辞，林轩也含笑相送，可当对方地遁光远去之后，他地脸色却一分分的阴沉了下来，看来情况没有自己想象地那么好。
This trip to the marketplace reminded Lin Xuan that other sects might not have waste pills for Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, but Spirit Medicine Mountain was certain to have plenty. Each sect entrusted their Foundation Establishment stage pills to be refined by Spirit Medicine Mountain’s alchemists. Although these alchemists were highly skilled, refining pills was a challenging task, and many ended up as waste. Over the centuries, they must have accumulated a significant number of Foundation Establishment stage waste pills.
zhè cì táo bǎo huì zhī xíng ， gěi lín xuān tí le yí gè xǐng ， bāo kuò yōu zhōu de sān jù tóu zài nèi ， qí tā mén pài què shí méi yǒu zhù jī qī de fèi dān ， kě yǒu yí gè dì fāng què kěn dìng bù shǎo ， nà jiù shì líng yào shān 。
这次淘宝会之行，给林轩提了一个醒，包括幽州的三巨头在内，其他门派确实没有筑基期的废丹，可有一个地方却肯定不少，那就是灵药山。
Lin Xuan's intention to join this sect became clear. Originally, he thought his Foundation Establishment stage cultivation level would make it difficult to be accepted, but now... alchemy talent?
yuán yīn wú tā ， jī hū měi gè mén pài zhù jī qī de dān yào dōu shì jiāo yǔ tā men liàn zhì a ， suī rán líng yào shān de dān shì men jì yì chāo qún ， dàn liàn zhì dān yào běn lái jiù shì yī jiān hěn kùn nán de shì ， bào fèi zài suǒ nán miǎn ， qiān bǎi nián lái ， yí dìng jī zǎn le bù shǎo zhù jī qī de fèi dān 。
原因无他，几乎每个门派筑基期的丹药都是交予他们炼制啊，虽然灵药山的丹士们技艺超群，但炼制丹药本来就是一间很困难的事，报废在所难免，千百年来，一定积攒了不少筑基期的废丹。
Lin Xuan remained silent. He didn’t even possess a spirit root, let alone the ability to refine pills. However, joining Spirit Medicine Mountain was his goal.
lín xuān xiǎng yào jiā rù cǐ pài de yòng yì yě jiù bù yán ér yù le 。
林轩想要加入此派的用意也就不言而喻了。
Without finding new sources of medicinal ingredients, improving his cultivation seemed impossible. The rare herbs needed for Foundation Establishment stage pills were difficult to gather in full. Thus, his only hope lay with those neglected waste pills.
yuán běn tā shì àn zhào zhèng cháng de sī wéi ， yǐ wéi píng zhe zì jǐ zhù jī qī de xiū wèi ， xiǎng yào rù pài ， nà hái bù dà shòu huān yíng ， fēi cháng jiǎn dān ， kě xiàn zài kàn lái …… liàn dān de tiān fù ？
原本他是按照正常的思维，以为凭着自己筑基期的修为，想要入派，那还不大受欢迎，非常简单，可现在看来……炼丹的天赋？
After a moment's silence, Lin Xuan looked up with a determined expression and transformed into a brilliant streak of blue light, flying towards Spirit Medicine Mountain.
Lin Xuan, who was sorting through his storage bag, suddenly looked up. A streak of yellow light flew southeast.
Lin Xuan quietly followed behind.
The opponent's cultivation level wasn't high, and he didn’t possess any spiritual tools. He could levitate because a flying spell was sealed on a talisman.
Wu Tian let out a sigh of relief as he glanced at the marketplace. He hadn’t expected to encounter such an incident while stealing his master’s waste pills to exchange for some cultivation crystals.
Fortunately, it turned out to be nothing serious. Wu Tian patted his pocket; twenty crystal stones should suffice for him for a while.
Seeing that they were far from the marketplace, Wu Tian finally let go of his worries and was about to speed back to Spirit Medicine Mountain when he suddenly noticed a streak of blue light flying from behind, blocking his path.
Wu Tian was taken aback. He had no choice but to stop. The blue light slowly dispersed, revealing an unremarkable-looking youth.
"Senior..."
The youth was much younger than Wu Tian, but he didn’t dare breathe. He respectfully bowed, for the other party was a high-ranking cultivator with profound cultivation that could not be measured. One move had annihilated that evil魔修.
This senior had once bought him waste pills; why would he suddenly come looking for him? Wu Tian was bewildered and his expression showed nervousness.
Lin Xuan watched every move of the other party and felt a bit smug. In the cultivation world, power was supreme. After entering the Foundation Establishment stage, Lin Xuan could sense that low-ranking cultivators held him in awe.
However, Lin Xuan didn’t put on airs; he wanted to ask about something.
He waved his hand. "Friend, no need for such formalities."
Wu Tian was over forty years old and although his cultivation level wasn’t high, he was experienced. Seeing the scene, he knew there was no ill intent from the other party and his expression relaxed. However, he still behaved respectfully: "Senior, what is it you wish to ask of me?"
"Are you a disciple of Spirit Medicine Mountain?"
"Yes!" Wu Tian replied while pondering in his heart. Could this high-ranking cultivator be interested in alchemy?
However, Lin Xuan's next words left him speechless: "Great! I have always been passionate about refining pills and wish to join your sect. May I ask if you can recommend me?"
"What?" Wu Tian opened his mouth wide. After a while, he couldn’t believe it and said, "Senior, are you joking?"
Lin Xuan frowned and pretended to be displeased. "Do you think I would lie? Cultivation is vast, but what fascinates me most is alchemy."
Of course, Lin Xuan was lying, but his acting skills were top-notch. Wu Tian fell for it and silently cursed.
High-ranking cultivators interested in alchemy weren’t uncommon, but one so young was unheard of. According to Wu Tian’s thoughts, Lin Xuan was only in his early twenties and had already entered the Foundation Establishment stage, indicating he must have an exceptional spirit root. Such a prodigy didn’t focus on ascending to immortality; instead, he fell for alchemy.
What a pity...
Wu Tian sighed inwardly but showed no signs of it. He repeated, "Senior wishes to join Spirit Medicine Mountain?"
"Yes."
"This... I’m afraid I can’t help you," Wu Tian carefully glanced at Lin Xuan. "To be honest, though I am a disciple of Spirit Medicine Mountain, I’m just an apprentice with the lowest rank. Recommending someone like yourself is beyond my authority." Seeing disappointment on Lin Xuan’s face, he quickly added, "But Senior shouldn’t feel disappointed. With your Foundation Establishment stage cultivation, there are still opportunities to join us, but it requires the approval of several elders."
Then, under Lin Xuan's questioning, Wu Tian detailed the situation at Spirit Medicine Mountain.
Spirit Medicine Mountain was truly unique; rather than a sect, it was more like a group of eccentric cultivators who loved alchemy coming together for experience exchange. Although there were titles such as Sect Master and Elders, they had no authority over their disciples. Their main responsibility was to decide whether to accept new members or not.
Approval from the Sect Master or three or more elders could admit newcomers into Spirit Medicine Mountain. This was different from how other sects expanded; typically, they either sought children with spirit roots for cultivation or recruited powerful experts to strengthen their ranks.
But Spirit Medicine Mountain was unique. Wu Tian initially lied but later revealed the truth under Lin Xuan’s persistent questioning. This peculiar sect didn’t care about one's cultivation level. Foundation Establishment stage cultivators were highly sought after in other sects, yet if you lacked alchemy talent or weren't passionate about it, even a Foundation Establishment stage expert could be turned away.
This sect was so arrogant!
After explaining the situation at Spirit Medicine Mountain, Wu Tian bid farewell with a smile. However, as his light faded into the distance, Lin Xuan’s expression darkened. The situation wasn’t as good as he had imagined.
This trip to the marketplace reminded Lin Xuan that other sects might not have waste pills for Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, but Spirit Medicine Mountain was certain to have plenty. Each sect entrusted their Foundation Establishment stage pills to be refined by Spirit Medicine Mountain’s alchemists. Although these alchemists were highly skilled, refining pills was a challenging task, and many ended up as waste. Over the centuries, they must have accumulated a significant number of Foundation Establishment stage waste pills.
Lin Xuan's intention to join this sect became clear. Originally, he thought his Foundation Establishment stage cultivation level would make it difficult to be accepted, but now... alchemy talent?
Lin Xuan remained silent. He didn’t even possess a spirit root, let alone the ability to refine pills. However, joining Spirit Medicine Mountain was his goal.
Without finding new sources of medicinal ingredients, improving his cultivation seemed impossible. The rare herbs needed for Foundation Establishment stage pills were difficult to gather in full. Thus, his only hope lay with those neglected waste pills.
After a moment's silence, Lin Xuan looked up with a determined expression and transformed into a brilliant streak of blue light, flying towards Spirit Medicine Mountain.