lín xuān yī biān pǐn zhe xiāng chá ， yī biān shǎng wán guà zài sì zhōu de bì huà ， zhè shì yī jiān bù dà de wū zi ， què bù zhì dé wén yǎ jīng zhì ， nǎi shì líng yào shān zhāo dài guì bīn de huì kè shì 。
林轩一边品着香茶，一边赏玩挂在四周的壁画，这是一间不大的屋子，却布置得文雅精致，乃是灵药山招待贵宾的会客室。
Lin Xuan sipped his fragrant tea while admiring the wall paintings surrounding him. This was a modest room, but tastefully decorated, serving as the guest reception hall for esteemed visitors at Spirit Medicine Mountain.
lín xuān yǐ jīng děng le xiǎo bàn gè shí chén ， què bìng bù xīn jí ， cóng nà wài mén dì zǐ de kǒu lǐ ， tā páng qiāo cè jī ， yòu liǎo jiě le líng yào shān de yī xiē xìn xī 。
林轩已经等了小半个时辰，却并不心急，从那外门弟子的口里，他旁敲侧击，又了解了灵药山的一些信息。
Lin Xuan had been waiting for nearly half an hour without feeling impatient. From the words of the outer disciple, he gleaned some information about Spirit Medicine Mountain.
nà tóng zi xiān qián hái yǒu xiē jū shù ， bù guò jiàn lín xuān yán yǔ cí hé ， jiàn jiàn de ， yě jiù lè yú yǔ tā pān tán le ， bó dé yī wèi zhù jī qī xiū shì de hǎo gǎn ， duì zì jǐ dà yǒu yì chù ， ruò néng méng tā cì xià yī liǎng jiàn wù pǐn ， gèng shì zhōng shēng shòu yòng bù jìn 。
那童子先前还有些拘束，不过见林轩言语慈和，渐渐的，也就乐于与他攀谈了，博得一位筑基期修士的好感，对自己大有益处，若能蒙他赐下一两件物品，更是终生受用不尽。
The young attendant initially seemed reserved, but seeing Lin Xuan's gentle demeanor, he became more willing to converse. Gaining favor with a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator would be immensely beneficial; if he could receive even one or two items as a gift, it would be of lifelong value.
lín xuān suī rán méi yǒu líng gēn ， rén què cōng míng ， cóng nà tóng zi de yǎn shén ， yǐ jīng cāi dào le tā xīn zhōng suǒ xiǎng ， lüè yī chén yín ， cóng huái zhōng qǔ chū le yī bǐng xiǎo jiàn ， zhè jiàn jǐn yǒu yī chǐ lái zhǎng ， hán guāng shǎn shǎn ， suī rán bú shì líng qì ， què yě chuī máo duàn fā ， fēng ruì yì cháng ， ér qiě hái fù dài yǒu yì diǎn diǎn líng lì ， yuǎn shèng fán jiān pǔ tōng de bīng qì ， nǎi shì lín xuān cóng mǒu gè dǎo méi xiū shì de yí wù zhōng suǒ de 。
林轩虽然没有灵根，人却聪明，从那童子的眼神，已经猜到了他心中所想，略一沉吟，从怀中取出了一柄小剑，这剑仅有一尺来长，寒光闪闪，虽然不是灵器，却也吹毛断发，锋锐异常，而且还附带有一点点灵力，远胜凡间普通的兵器，乃是林轩从某个倒霉修士的遗物中所得。
Although Lin Xuan didn't have a spirit root, his intelligence allowed him to deduce the young attendant's thoughts. After a moment’s consideration, he took out a small sword from his pocket. The blade was about a foot long and shimmered with cold light; although not a spiritual artifact, it could cut through hair and was razor-sharp, thanks to some residual essence energy that made it far superior to ordinary weapons. Lin Xuan had obtained this sword from the possessions of an unfortunate cultivator.
cǐ jiàn duì xiū zhēn zhě lái shuō ， méi yǒu shén me yòng chǔ ， jiāo yǔ shì sú de fán rén ， què zhēn guì wú bǐ ， lín xuān jiāng tā zèng yǔ le tóng zi ， duì fāng dà xǐ ， duì yú lín xuān suǒ wèn ， gèng shì zhī wú bù yán ， yán wú bù jìn 。
此剑对修真者来说，没有什么用处，交予世俗的凡人，却珍贵无比，林轩将他赠与了童子，对方大喜，对于林轩所问，更是知无不言，言无不尽。
To a cultivator, such a sword held little value, but for a commoner, it was invaluable. He gifted the sword to the young attendant, who was overjoyed and began sharing information freely in response to Lin Xuan's questions.
liǎo jiě dào líng yào shān zuì jìn yǒu hǎo jǐ wèi liàn dān shī xiān qù ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yī dòng ……
了解到灵药山最近有好几位炼丹师仙去，林轩心中一动……
Lin Xuan learned that Spirit Medicine Mountain had recently lost several alchemists, which piqued his interest...
qià zài cǐ shí ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén zǒu jìn le guì bīn shì ， nà tóng zi lián máng bì shàng zuǐ bā ， gōng jìng de xíng le yī lǐ ， rán hòu jiù tuì le xià qù 。
恰在此时，通羽真人走进了贵宾室，那童子连忙闭上嘴巴，恭敬的行了一礼，然后就退了下去。
At this moment, Master Feiyu entered the guest reception hall. The young attendant quickly closed his mouth and respectfully bowed before retreating.
kàn jiàn zhè wèi bái xū bái méi de lǎo zhě zǒu jìn fáng jiān ， lín xuān lì kè zhàn le qǐ lái ：“ jiàn guò zhǎng mén ！”
看见这位白须白眉的老者走进房间，林轩立刻站了起来：“见过掌门！”
Seeing the elderly man with white hair and beard enter the room, Lin Xuan stood up immediately: "Greetings, Sect Leader!"
“ dào yǒu bù bì duō lǐ ， nǐ xiàn zài shàng wèi jiā rù bì pài ， wǒ men tóng bèi xiāng chèn 。”
“道友不必多礼，你现在尚未加入敝派，我们同辈相称。”
"Friend, no need for such formalities. You have not yet joined our sect; we will address each other as equals."
suī rán zài chuán yīn fú lǐ tīng le miáo shù ， bù guò jiàn lín xuān rú cǐ nián qīng ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén hái shì chī le yī jīng ， bú dào èr shí zhī líng jiù zhù jī chéng gōng ， zài xiū zhēn jiè ， kě shì bǎi nián nán yù de qí cái 。 qián tú wú liàng ， zhè yàng de rén ， zhēn xiǎng yào jiā rù líng yào shān ？
虽然在传音符里听了描述，不过见林轩如此年轻，通羽真人还是吃了一惊，不到二十之龄就筑基成功，在修真界，可是百年难遇的奇才。前途无量，这样的人，真想要加入灵药山？
Though he had heard a description in his mind through the communication talisman, Master Feiyu was still surprised to see Lin Xuan so young—only in his teens—and having successfully established his Foundation Establishment stage at such an age. Such talent was rare and promising in the cultivation world. Would this person really want to join Spirit Medicine Mountain?
duì fāng de fǎn yìng ， lín xuān yǐ jīng cāi dào le 。 shén sè cóng róng ， wēi xiào bù yǔ 。
对方的反应，林轩已经猜到了。神色从容，微笑不语。
Lin Xuan anticipated the other's reaction, remaining calm and silent.
“ dào yǒu xǐ huān liàn dān ？”
“道友喜欢炼丹？”
"Friend, do you enjoy alchemy?"
“ shì 。” lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， kǎn kǎn ér tán ：“ suī rán xiū zhēn yī tú ， bāo luó wàn xiàng ， dàn bǐ rén duì yú liàn dān zhī shù ， què shí fēn chī mí ， zhǐ shì yì zhí kǔ wú liáng shī ， duì yú líng yào shān 。 zǎo jiù xīn xiàng wǎng zhī 。”
“是。”林轩点了点头，侃侃而谈：“虽然修真一途，包罗万象，但鄙人对于炼丹之术，却十分痴迷，只是一直苦无良师，对于灵药山。早就心向往之。”
"Yes," Lin Xuan nodded, speaking confidently: "Although cultivation encompasses a wide range of practices, I am particularly passionate about alchemy. Unfortunately, I have lacked an excellent teacher until now, but I have long admired Spirit Medicine Mountain."
lín xuān suī rán shì zài sā huǎng ， rán ér biǎo qíng què méi yǒu sī háo pò zhàn ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén liǎn sè shèn xǐ ， dào ：“ jì rán rú cǐ ， dào yǒu qǐng suí wǒ lái 。”
林轩虽然是在撒谎，然而表情却没有丝毫破绽，通羽真人脸色甚喜，道：“既然如此，道友请随我来。”
Though he was lying, his expression betrayed no hint of it. Master Feiyu's face brightened: "If that is the case, please follow me."
lín xuān gēn zhe tā ， lái dào le yī jiān liàn dān shì de qián miàn 。
林轩跟着他，来到了一间炼丹室的前面。
Lin Xuan followed him into the alchemy room as the stone door slammed shut.
“ qǐng dào yǒu jiāng shēn shàng de fǎ bǎo yào cái zàn shí jì cún zài zhè lǐ 。”
“请道友将身上的法宝药材暂时寄存在这里。”
Examining the fireball in the center of the room, Lin Xuan noticed something unusual. Flame Mountain lived up to its reputation; though it was a geothermal flame, it did not fall short of the innate flames of Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. Even the nearby cauldron was no ordinary object—while Spirit Medicine Mountain might lack impressive treasures compared to other sects, their alchemy materials were unparalleled in all of Youzhou.
lín xuān yí zhèng ， chén yín bù yǐ 。
林轩一怔，沉吟不已。
Lin Xuan waved his hand, and the cauldron flew towards him. He poured the powder from the bottle into it. With the blue Star Sea within him, he wouldn't be foolish enough to attempt each grain individually.
“ dào yǒu bù yòng duō yí 。 zhè shì běn mén de guī jǔ 。” tōng yǔ zhēn rén wēi xiào zhe jiě shì ：“ dào yǒu suī rán xǐ ài liàn dān zhī shù ， dàn xiǎng yào jiā rù běn mén ， hái bì xū zhèng míng nǐ yǒu xué xí cǐ dào de tiān fù 。”
“道友不用多疑。这是本门的规矩。”通羽真人微笑着解释：“道友虽然喜爱炼丹之术，但想要加入本门，还必须证明你有学习此道的天赋。”
He cast a spell and activated the geothermal flame, beginning to experiment with alchemy...
yǔ líng gēn bù tóng ， yǒu wú liàn dān dì tiān fù shì wú fǎ kàn chū lái de ， xū yào cè shì 。 yě jiù shì xiàn chǎng liàn zhì dān yào ， rú guǒ chéng gōng lǜ gāo ， zì rán huì bèi shōu rù líng yào shān mén xià 。 fǎn zhī ， guǎn nǐ xiū wèi rú hé ， yě tóng yàng huì bèi jù zhī mén wài 。
与灵根不同，有无炼丹地天赋是无法看出来的，需要测试。也就是现场炼制丹药，如果成功率高，自然会被收入灵药山门下。反之，管你修为如何，也同样会被拒之门外。
Three hours later.
ér wèi le fáng zhǐ shòu cè shì zhī rén zuò bì ， zài jìn rù liàn dān shì qián ， tā xū yào jiāo chū suǒ yǒu de dān yào fǎ bǎo 。
而为了防止受测试之人作弊，在进入炼丹室前，他需要交出所有的丹药法宝。
Lin Xuan opened the lid of the cauldron, and immediately, a burnt smell permeated the air. There was no trace of the fragrant aroma expected from an elixir; it was clear that he had failed.
“ dào yǒu fàng xīn ， běn mén chuán chéng shàng qiān nián ， zhè diǎn xìn yù hái shì yǒu de 。 nǐ dì dōng xī 。 zhǐ shì zàn shí bǎo guǎn ér yǐ ， bú huì shàn dòng fēn háo 。 děng cè shì jié shù yǐ hòu ， bì dìng wán bì guī zhào 。”
“道友放心，本门传承上千年，这点信誉还是有的。你地东西。只是暂时保管而已，不会擅动分毫。等测试结束以后，必定完璧归赵。”
Sighing, Lin Xuan took three pills in his hand. After some thought, he chose one to purify, as he was well-versed in refining wash-marrow pills and now held a Foundation Establishment stage cultivation level.
duì fāng huà dōu shuō dào le zhè lǐ ， lín xuān zì rán bù hǎo zài tuī tuō ， jiāng chǔ wù shǒu zhuó jiāo yǔ le duì fāng ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén tuǒ shàn de shōu hǎo 。
对方话都说到了这里，林轩自然不好再推托，将储物手镯交予了对方，通羽真人妥善的收好。
In just a few moments, the color of the pill changed from black to white, and the burnt smell was replaced by a delightful aroma. A mid-grade wash-marrow pill!
rán hòu tā yòng shén shí sǎo shì le yī biàn lín xuān ， què dìng tā méi yǒu sī cáng rèn hé dōng xī yǐ hòu ， hán xiào ná chū le yí gè yù píng ：“ zhè lǐ miàn zhuāng yǒu xǐ suǐ dān de yuán liào ， kě gòu liàn zhì sān lì ， dào yǒu kě yì yī kē yī kē de liàn zhì ， míng tiān wǒ huì qīn zì lái jiǎn chá ， zhǐ yào yǒu yī lì chéng gōng ， jiù zhèng míng nǐ yǒu tiān fù ， kě yǐ jiā rù líng yào shān 。”
然后他用神识扫视了一遍林轩，确定他没有私藏任何东西以后，含笑拿出了一个玉瓶：“这里面装有洗髓丹的原料，可够炼制三粒，道友可意一颗一颗的炼制，明天我会亲自来检查，只要有一粒成功，就证明你有天赋，可以加入灵药山。”
According to Master Feiyu's instructions, if even one out of three low-grade pills succeeded, Lin Xuan could join Spirit Medicine Mountain. However, he had produced a mid-grade pill.
xǐ suǐ dān zuò wèi xiū zhēn jiè zuì dī jí de dān yào ， bìng bù nán liàn ， dàn nà xiē dà pài de liàn dān shī ， chéng gōng lǜ yě jǐn yǒu bǎi fēn zhī wǔ shí ， yí gè duì liàn dān shù shè liè bìng bù shēn de cài niǎo ， sān kē néng gòu chéng gōng yī cì ， tiān fù jiù yǐ jīng hěn liǎo bù qǐ 。
洗髓丹做为修真界最低级的丹药，并不难炼，但那些大派的炼丹师，成功率也仅有百分之五十，一个对炼丹术涉猎并不深的菜鸟，三颗能够成功一次，天赋就已经很了不起。
Of course, Lin Xuan wasn't showing off; he was merely taking advantage of the situation. He joined Spirit Medicine Mountain not because he loved alchemy but to obtain the waste pills accumulated over a thousand years by Foundation Establishment stage cultivators in the sect.
liàn dān ？
炼丹？
Although Spirit Medicine Mountain was renowned for its alchemy, refining elixirs was incredibly difficult and failure was inevitable. No one could guarantee that their precious materials would turn into essence pills.
lín xuān jiē guò píng zi ， liǎn shàng shén sè bù biàn ， xīn zhōng què xiào fān le tiān 。
林轩接过瓶子，脸上神色不变，心中却笑翻了天。
Therefore, before starting, alchemists from the sect would reach an agreement with visiting cultivators, ensuring they wouldn't be held responsible if they failed.
zhēn shì tiān zhù wǒ yě ！
真是天助我也！
However, in most cases, even when they did fail, the alchemists would still try their best to avoid damaging the sect's reputation.
yuán běn duì yú jiā rù líng yào shān ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yě yǒu xiē tǎn tè ， suī rán tā wèi le cuì liàn jí pǐn dān ， céng zhuān mén yán jiū guò yī duàn shí jiān de liàn dān shù ， kě lín xuān xīn zhōng qīng chǔ ， zì jǐ bìng méi yǒu shén me tiān fù ， zhī suǒ yǐ néng gòu chéng gōng ， yī lái shì èr cì cuì liàn běn lái jiù jiào wéi jiǎn dān ， èr lái zì jǐ yòu yǒu héng xīn cǎo tí gāo jī lǜ ， zài jiā shàng yì diǎn diǎn yùn qì 。
原本对于加入灵药山，林轩心中也有些忐忑，虽然他为了淬炼极品丹，曾专门研究过一段时间的炼丹术，可林轩心中清楚，自己并没有什么天赋，之所以能够成功，一来是二次淬炼本来就较为简单，二来自己又有恒心草提高几率，再加上一点点运气。
Nonetheless, over centuries of practice, many failures had accumulated, resulting in a large stockpile of waste pills.
rú guǒ zhēn yào tā liàn dān ， bié shuō sān lì ， jiù suàn gěi shí fèn dì yuán liào yě bù yí dìng néng gòu liàn zhì de chū lái 。
如果真要他炼丹，别说三粒，就算给十份地原料也不一定能够炼制的出来。
Unlike his time at Flame Mountain, Lin Xuan was now a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator and couldn't apply for management of the waste pill room. Even if he could, the waste pills still held some value compared to finished elixirs and were recorded in ledgers. Lin Xuan's attempt to take advantage would be difficult.
yě jiù shì shuō ， kěn dìng bèi táo tài ！
也就是说，肯定被淘汰！
He considered stealing but decided against it; such an action was too risky. Spirit Medicine Mountain had been around for a thousand years, with at least ten Foundation Establishment stage cultivators among its members. They weren't free either—charges of crystal were collected based on the rarity of the elixirs.
bù guò lín xuān yì diǎn yě bù zháo jí ， yīn wèi tā tǐ nèi yǒu lán sè de xīng hǎi ， kě yǐ biàn fèi wèi bǎo a ， shī bài le suàn shén me ， zì jǐ yī yàng kě yǐ jiāng zá zhì cóng fèi dān zhōng tí chún chū lái 。
不过林轩一点也不着急，因为他体内有蓝色的星海，可以变废为宝啊，失败了算什么，自己一样可以将杂质从废丹中提纯出来。
In terms of wealth, Spirit Medicine Mountain could rival Youzhou's top three sects and perhaps even surpass them.
gào bié le tōng yǔ zhēn rén ， lín xuān jìn rù le liàn dān fáng ， hòu miàn de shí mén hōng rán guān shàng 。
告别了通羽真人，林轩进入了炼丹房，后面的石门轰然关上。
With crystals, he could purchase array materials from other sects skilled in crafting. However, the waste pill room at Spirit Medicine Mountain was heavily guarded with numerous restrictions. Lin Xuan had no confidence in successfully infiltrating it without being detected.
kàn le yī yǎn wū zi zhōng yāng rán shāo de huǒ qiú ， lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī yì sè ， huǒ yàn shān shèng míng wú xū ， suī shì dì mài zhī huǒ ， què yì diǎn yě bù bǐ zhù jī qī xiū shì de xiān tiān zhī huǒ xùn sè ， biàn shì nà páng biān de dǐng lú ， yě bú shì fán wù ， yǔ gè dà mén pài xiāng bǐ ， líng yào shān qí tā fǎ bǎo huò xǔ ná bù chū shǒu ， dàn ruò lùn dào liàn zhì dān yào suǒ xū dì shì wù ， zhěng gè yōu zhōu ， wú chū qí yòu 。
看了一眼屋子中央燃烧的火球，林轩脸上露出一丝异色，火焰山盛名无虚，虽是地脉之火，却一点也不比筑基期修士的先天之火逊色，便是那旁边的鼎炉，也不是凡物，与各大门派相比，灵药山其他法宝或许拿不出手，但若论到炼制丹药所需地事物，整个幽州，无出其右。
If discovered, not only would he face severe consequences but his plan would be ruined. Therefore, he would avoid such foolishness unless absolutely necessary.
Lin Xuan sipped his fragrant tea while admiring the wall paintings surrounding him. This was a modest room, but tastefully decorated, serving as the guest reception hall for esteemed visitors at Spirit Medicine Mountain.
Lin Xuan had been waiting for nearly half an hour without feeling impatient. From the words of the outer disciple, he gleaned some information about Spirit Medicine Mountain.
The young attendant initially seemed reserved, but seeing Lin Xuan's gentle demeanor, he became more willing to converse. Gaining favor with a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator would be immensely beneficial; if he could receive even one or two items as a gift, it would be of lifelong value.
Although Lin Xuan didn't have a spirit root, his intelligence allowed him to deduce the young attendant's thoughts. After a moment’s consideration, he took out a small sword from his pocket. The blade was about a foot long and shimmered with cold light; although not a spiritual artifact, it could cut through hair and was razor-sharp, thanks to some residual essence energy that made it far superior to ordinary weapons. Lin Xuan had obtained this sword from the possessions of an unfortunate cultivator.
To a cultivator, such a sword held little value, but for a commoner, it was invaluable. He gifted the sword to the young attendant, who was overjoyed and began sharing information freely in response to Lin Xuan's questions.
Lin Xuan learned that Spirit Medicine Mountain had recently lost several alchemists, which piqued his interest...
At this moment, Master Feiyu entered the guest reception hall. The young attendant quickly closed his mouth and respectfully bowed before retreating.
Seeing the elderly man with white hair and beard enter the room, Lin Xuan stood up immediately: "Greetings, Sect Leader!"
"Friend, no need for such formalities. You have not yet joined our sect; we will address each other as equals."
Though he had heard a description in his mind through the communication talisman, Master Feiyu was still surprised to see Lin Xuan so young—only in his teens—and having successfully established his Foundation Establishment stage at such an age. Such talent was rare and promising in the cultivation world. Would this person really want to join Spirit Medicine Mountain?
Lin Xuan anticipated the other's reaction, remaining calm and silent.
"Friend, do you enjoy alchemy?"
"Yes," Lin Xuan nodded, speaking confidently: "Although cultivation encompasses a wide range of practices, I am particularly passionate about alchemy. Unfortunately, I have lacked an excellent teacher until now, but I have long admired Spirit Medicine Mountain."
Though he was lying, his expression betrayed no hint of it. Master Feiyu's face brightened: "If that is the case, please follow me."
Lin Xuan followed him into the alchemy room as the stone door slammed shut.
Examining the fireball in the center of the room, Lin Xuan noticed something unusual. Flame Mountain lived up to its reputation; though it was a geothermal flame, it did not fall short of the innate flames of Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. Even the nearby cauldron was no ordinary object—while Spirit Medicine Mountain might lack impressive treasures compared to other sects, their alchemy materials were unparalleled in all of Youzhou.
Lin Xuan waved his hand, and the cauldron flew towards him. He poured the powder from the bottle into it. With the blue Star Sea within him, he wouldn't be foolish enough to attempt each grain individually.
He cast a spell and activated the geothermal flame, beginning to experiment with alchemy...
Three hours later.
Lin Xuan opened the lid of the cauldron, and immediately, a burnt smell permeated the air. There was no trace of the fragrant aroma expected from an elixir; it was clear that he had failed.
Sighing, Lin Xuan took three pills in his hand. After some thought, he chose one to purify, as he was well-versed in refining wash-marrow pills and now held a Foundation Establishment stage cultivation level.
In just a few moments, the color of the pill changed from black to white, and the burnt smell was replaced by a delightful aroma. A mid-grade wash-marrow pill!
According to Master Feiyu's instructions, if even one out of three low-grade pills succeeded, Lin Xuan could join Spirit Medicine Mountain. However, he had produced a mid-grade pill.
Of course, Lin Xuan wasn't showing off; he was merely taking advantage of the situation. He joined Spirit Medicine Mountain not because he loved alchemy but to obtain the waste pills accumulated over a thousand years by Foundation Establishment stage cultivators in the sect.
Although Spirit Medicine Mountain was renowned for its alchemy, refining elixirs was incredibly difficult and failure was inevitable. No one could guarantee that their precious materials would turn into essence pills.
Therefore, before starting, alchemists from the sect would reach an agreement with visiting cultivators, ensuring they wouldn't be held responsible if they failed.
However, in most cases, even when they did fail, the alchemists would still try their best to avoid damaging the sect's reputation.
Nonetheless, over centuries of practice, many failures had accumulated, resulting in a large stockpile of waste pills.
Unlike his time at Flame Mountain, Lin Xuan was now a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator and couldn't apply for management of the waste pill room. Even if he could, the waste pills still held some value compared to finished elixirs and were recorded in ledgers. Lin Xuan's attempt to take advantage would be difficult.
He considered stealing but decided against it; such an action was too risky. Spirit Medicine Mountain had been around for a thousand years, with at least ten Foundation Establishment stage cultivators among its members. They weren't free either—charges of crystal were collected based on the rarity of the elixirs.
In terms of wealth, Spirit Medicine Mountain could rival Youzhou's top three sects and perhaps even surpass them.
With crystals, he could purchase array materials from other sects skilled in crafting. However, the waste pill room at Spirit Medicine Mountain was heavily guarded with numerous restrictions. Lin Xuan had no confidence in successfully infiltrating it without being detected.
If discovered, not only would he face severe consequences but his plan would be ruined. Therefore, he would avoid such foolishness unless absolutely necessary.