txolops Chapter 12, Third Simulation
Chapter 12, Third Simulation
In the end, Master Yun, in the name of the Pill Alliance, purchased the fourteen Qi Nourishing Pills for 520 spirit stones.
A Qi-Nourishing Pill of ordinary quality costs between fifteen and twenty spirit stones.
Authentic, high-quality Qi-nourishing pills cost 50% more.
The 520 spirit stones that Master Yun spent were mainly on that premium Qi-Nourishing Pill.
High-quality elixirs are rare and hard to come by, especially when it comes to cultivating with a good relationship.
Giving a superior-quality mid-grade pill is far more useful than giving a regular-quality superior-grade pill.
"Five hundred and twenty spirit stones..."
Zhou Qing was certain.
This was an unexpected delight.
Originally, he planned to refine a batch of Qi-Nourishing Pills, which would sell for about one or two hundred spirit stones.
One or two hundred spirit stones are barely enough.
The five hundred and twenty spirit stones he has now collected are more than enough to meet Zhou Qing's needs for the time being.
"This is the first-grade, mid-level cave dwelling that you were assigned to..." Master Yun led Zhou Qing to the cave dwelling. "This cave dwelling is considered quite good for a first-grade, mid-level cave dwelling."
Mid-grade alchemists in the Pill Alliance can live in a mid-grade first-level cave dwelling for free, while high-grade alchemists can live in a high-grade first-level cave dwelling.
Wushan Fangshi is built on a second-tier spiritual vein, which theoretically can provide a second-tier cave dwelling.
However, only Foundation Establishment stage cultivators can afford to live in cave dwellings of that level.
Thank you.
Zhou Qing said.
"What are you thanking me for?"
Master Yun waved his hand, "I see that your alchemy technique is exceptionally exquisite. We can exchange ideas sometime."
"Um."
Zhou Qing glanced at Master Yun Dan again.
At this time, Yun Danshi was still at the peak of the mid-grade alchemist level.
It will be a few more years before I reach the level of a superior alchemist.
......
After Master Yun Dan left.
Zhou Qing then entered the cave.
Splash!
The spiritual energy, which was significantly higher than that of the outside world, permeated the cave.
Zhou Qing immediately looked down at the illusory text below his line of sight.
【09：23：11：34：55】
"Nine months and twenty-three days of cooling-off..."
Looking at the shortened countdown, Zhou Qing felt reassured.
In the mortal realm of the Zhou Dynasty in the Qian Kingdom, the cooldown period was more than two years and six months.
After entering Wushan City, Zhou Qing also took a look at the cooldown time, which was more than one year and ten months at the time.
Now, being in a mid-grade first-tier cave dwelling, the cooldown time has been shortened to less than ten months.
"In that case, there's no need to rush to flee with the Zhou family..."
Zhou Qing thought to himself.
Two years later, the Zhou family was purged.
Based on the current cooldown time, it is more than enough for Zhou Qing to conduct two simulations.
After two simulations, Zhou Qing, if not reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, was at least able to reach the Qi Refining Perfection stage.
At that time, we will be much more confident in facing the Fourth Prince's purge than we are now.
......
Half a day later.
Zhou Qing then brought Da Chun from the foot of the mountain into the cave.
Ordinary people are not allowed to enter Wushan Market, in principle.
But principles are principles, and Zhou Qing is no longer a rogue cultivator without any background.
A mid-grade alchemist, a member of the Alchemy Alliance, and he only brought Da Chun with him.
Naturally, no guarding monk would stop them.
"Young master, where is this...?" Da Chun stared wide-eyed, looking around repeatedly.
Not long ago, Zhou Qing brought him to the foot of Wushan Mountain, intending to visit the city alone.
Da Chun initially refused, wanting to stay close to Zhou Qing and protect her at all times.
So Zhou Qing casually cast a few spells and subdued Da Chun.
Now, he has even brought Da Chun into this first-grade mid-level cave dwelling.
Although Da Chun couldn't sense any spiritual energy, he still felt exceptionally comfortable.
"This is where we will live from now on."
Zhou Qing said with a smile.
The cave dwelling that Danmeng allocated to him was less than 100 square meters.
That's enough for Zhou Qing and Da Chun to stay in.
"good......"
Da Chun, with his simple mind, didn't ask any more questions.
In Da Chun's view, he would do whatever the young master asked him to do.
As long as the young master is safe, that's all that matters.
"Do not move......"
Zhou Qing raised his hand and pressed down on Da Chun's head, his magic power flowing into Da Chun's body through his palm.
"No spiritual root aptitude..."
Zhou Qing withdrew his hand and thought to himself.
In the simulation, decades later, Da Chun's grandson, Zhou Da Hu, possesses spiritual root aptitude.
......
After making arrangements for Dachun, Zhou Qing went to a shop in the market.
I'm preparing to buy a pill-making furnace.
As a member of the Dan Alliance, while enjoying many benefits, one also needs to fulfill certain obligations.
Each member of the Pill Alliance is required to accept three pill refining tasks each month.
Of course, the alchemy tasks here can be accumulated.
For example, if you don't have time in these months, then add it to the next few months.
After successfully purchasing a desired alchemy furnace at the most suitable price.
Zhou Qing's mind stirred slightly, but instead of returning, he went to an inn in the market.
Inns and cave dwellings are similar; both provide a better environment for cultivators to practice.
"I'm going to check out the Tier 1 superior-grade room."
Zhou Qing said calmly.
Not long after.
Zhou Qing then entered a first-class high-grade inn room.
【08：17：21：33：23】
"Eight months and seventeen days cooldown period..."
Zhou Qing glanced at the countdown.
Under the first-tier mid-grade spiritual energy environment, the countdown cooldown time is more than nine months and twenty-three days.
In a first-tier high-grade spiritual energy environment, the countdown cooldown time is more than eight months and seventeen days.
It was shortened by more than a month.
"A first-class superior inn room costs 580 spirit stones for a month's stay."
"With my current alchemy skills, I can afford to live here..."
Zhou Qing thought to himself.
However, he eventually gave up on the idea.
With his mid-stage Qi Refining cultivation and mid-grade alchemist status, living in a mid-grade first-level cave dwelling is the most suitable choice.
A top-grade first-tier item? That seems rather special.
First-grade high-quality cave dwellings and inns are usually inhabited by cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining.
Living in a first-grade high-level cave dwelling does not significantly increase the cultivation speed of a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator.
If Zhou Qing were to insist on renting a first-grade high-level cave dwelling, it would likely attract the attention of some cultivators.
It should be noted that Zhou Qing's biggest trump card, besides his ability to conduct simulations, is his knowledge of all events that will occur in Wushan City over the next few decades.
If one's abnormal behavior leads to a butterfly effect... the future may become uncertain.
This is exactly what Zhou Qing least wanted to see.
So far, Zhou Qing's performance since entering Wushan City has been mediocre.
For Wushan City as a whole, the addition of a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator and a mid-grade alchemist will not have any significant impact.
Refining a high-quality Qi-Nourishing Pill also depends on luck; as long as you don't refine multiple high-quality pills in a row, it's fine.
......
Return to the cave from the inn.
Zhou Qing occasionally takes on alchemy tasks from the Pill Alliance, but he almost never comes out.
Its presence is extremely minimal.
Apart from a few alchemists like Master Yun, no one in the entire Pill Alliance knew that there was such a low-profile mid-grade alchemist in the alliance.
Time flies.
Nearly ten months have passed in the blink of an eye.
Inside the cave.
Zhou Qing sat cross-legged.
My gaze fell on the illusory countdown below my line of sight.
【00：00：00：00：34】
Thirty-four seconds passed in the blink of an eye.
The countdown has reached zero.
"Finally... we can simulate it now."
Zhou Qing took a deep breath, her expression expectant.