Cultivation is just so scientific!

But now it seemed unnecessary, because he had become an Alchemy Master.

As long as the Alchemy Master's success rate for creating pills was high enough, there would be no shortage of various third-grade Spirit Pills.

Take for example the resources for creating pills, after Li Shiming concocted four types of third-grade Spirit Pills for Ye Jingxian, he received one of each type for himself.

In addition, with the compensation he received from Elder Ji's faction and the separate set of pill creation resources for his avatar Li Yuanba, he had enough to ensure he had seven Vessel Protecting Pills, Soul Stabilizing Pills, Resurrection Pills, and Mountain-breaking Pills in hand.

He also had materials for Mountain-breaking Pills sent to him by Beishu Trading Company, which allowed him to increase his stash by three more.

And that was not the end; there would definitely be cultivators sending him materials for Vessel Protecting Pills, Soul Stabilizing Pills, Resurrection Pills, and Mountain-breaking Pills to request his pill creation services.

Because of the alchemical strength he demonstrated during the Alchemy Master celebration, he was entitled to select which third-grade Spirit Pill orders he preferred to fulfill first among the many requests.

By the time he was ready to create pills, he estimated he would not be short of Vessel Protecting Pills, Soul Stabilizing Pills, Resurrection Pills, and Mountain-breaking Pills, having more than enough to spend lavishly.

Not long after his senior sister had departed, Li Shiming received a message from Elder Su inviting him to visit Heavenly Eye Peak.

Having nothing else to tend to, Li Shiming transformed into a beam of sword light and headed towards Heavenly Eye Peak.

Upon arrival at Heavenly Eye Peak, he found Elder Su waiting for him in the pavilion.

"Master, you've summoned me!" Li Shiming approached and greeted respectfully.

"Sit, have some tea with me!" Elder Su chuckled, gesturing to the stone bench beside her.

Following that, Elder Su personally poured Li Shiming a cup of third-grade Spirit Tea, the highest form of hospitality on her part.

Despite the rich Spiritual Energy emanating from the third-grade Spirit Tea, Li Shiming felt somewhat overwhelmed, hesitating to take a sip.

"Not willing to drink the Spirit Tea I offer you? I've called you here regarding alchemy matters. For now, don't rush into accepting alchemy tasks from external members of the sect. Instead, help concoct a batch of low-level third-grade Spirit Pills for our sect," Elder Su said with a stern look in her eyes.

"This is part of my duties. The sect has nurtured me; naturally, I should serve the sect first!" Hearing this, Li Shiming was relieved and replied with a smile.

"Glad you understand. Also, the sect will allocate third-grade resources to you according to the standards of the Golden Core Elders. Just be aware of this. Don't waste the third-grade resources you receive, keep them safe for treating distinguished guests!" Elder Su added.

Even though Li Shiming's share of third-grade resources from Beishu Trading Company that were meant for him and Elder Ma, his two mentors, he still felt Li Shiming was too extravagant with them.

Using third-grade resources to entertain distinguished guests was a necessary etiquette for Golden Core cultivators because everyone understood the scarcity of third-grade resources. Using them to entertain guests showed significant respect from the host.

Following Li Shiming's extravagant style, even with the resources from both Beishu Trading Company and Shushan Sect, as well as the yield from the third-grade Spirit Tea Tree, it would not be enough for his hosting needs.

"Master, I understand!" Li Shiming acknowledged, taking the concern to heart and listening intently.

"Lastly, a personal matter, when your third-grade Spirit Tea Tree produces tea leaves that have been properly roasted, remember to keep a portion for me; I'll exchange it with an equal amount of third-grade Spirit Tea," Elder Su said, somewhat embarrassed.

He had a penchant for exquisite teas and although third-grade Spirit Tea was precious, if Li Shiming roasted it, the tea's quality could be elevated even further.

Of course, this was a bargain, but Li Shiming was his disciple, and he was determined to take advantage of this opportunity.

Li Shiming had roasted second-grade Spirit Tea so well that all cultivators couldn't stop praising it. If he were to roast third-grade Spirit Tea, Elder Su was already excited at the thought.

"Once the third-grade Spirit Tea Tree produces leaves, naturally I will roast a portion as a mark of respect for you!" Li Shiming couldn't help but laugh.

"You think I'm after your Spirit Tea? I just want to change things up!" Elder Su said rather irritably.

"Of course, Master wouldn't!" Li Shiming quickly agreed, going along with the mood.

"Your senior sister Ye Jingxian is about to advance to Golden Core, and this is also thanks to your good fortune. I have some personal insights on forming the Golden Core; take this and read it. When your senior sister advances, observe according to these insights, and you'll gain even more experience!" Elder Su took out a Jade Scroll and handed it to Li Shiming with instructions.

Elder Su had now made it clear that Li Shiming was someone with immense good fortune, which also seemed to influence the people around him.

Senior sister Ye Jingxian had been stuck at Half-step Golden Core for many years without a breakthrough opportunity.

But when she handed the resources for forming the core to Li Shiming and he refined for her the advanced 'Mountain-breaking Pill', her bottleneck began to develop a crack. Wasn't this due to Li Shiming's good fortune?

Leaving Elder Su's place, before he could return to Sword Holding Peak, he was summoned by Elder Ma.

Li Shiming walked into Dan Ding Hall and saw the massive Pill Furnace artifact, his eyes shining with envy.

Now an Alchemy Master, he was well aware of the significant role a Pill Furnace artifact played in refining Third-grade Spirit Pills.

Using a Spiritual Artifact Furnace to refine Third Grade Spirit Pills, he couldn't fully utilize the power of the Red Sun Spirit Fire, thus he was stuck and couldn't improve his Alchemy skills, only able to refine lower-level Third-grade Spirit Pills with just one type of Third-grade Spiritual Medicine in the formula.

"What, you want to use a Pill Furnace artifact? Then advance to the Golden Core quicker!" Elder Ma saw the longing in Li Shiming's eyes and said with a smile.

"Master, I've just advanced to the Late-stage Foundation Establishment!" Li Shiming replied, feeling a bit helpless.

"Anyway, the Pill Furnace artifact is in your hands now, it's up to you to put in the effort!" Elder Ma waved his hand and said.

Elder Ma put aside the Spiritual Medicine he was holding and led Li Shiming to sit down in the guest area.

A medicine boy brought over Spirit Fruit, and Li Shiming was surprised to find that it was the Third Grade Spirit Fruit.

"Go ahead, eat it. Don't bother bringing me any Spirit Fruits in the future. If I really want Third Grade Spirit Fruits, all I have to do is let a word slip, and people will bring them to me!" Elder Ma said, pointing at the Third Grade Spirit Fruits with a laugh.

Li Shiming didn't stand on ceremony; he took a Third Grade Spirit Fruit and began to eat it.

The Spiritual Energy contained within the Third Grade Spirit Fruit was incredibly abundant. After eating one, his body was filled with the gentle Spiritual Energy unique to the fruit, which was nourishing his Daoist Body.

Of course, his Daoist Body was of such a high level that the effect of the Third Grade Spirit Fruit was minuscule on him.

Considering his current Pure Dao Body and the Vajra Body Protection Divine Skill and Sword Demon Secret Manual – two Body Refining Techniques he had perfected – unless there was a major realm advancement, there was hardly any room for improving his Daoist Body.

"If you have time, I have some Spirit Pills here that I need you to help refine!" Elder Ma said with a smile, watching Li Shiming eating the Third Grade Spirit Fruit, revealing his actual purpose.

Li Shiming started to regret eating the Third Grade Spirit Fruit, considering the two Masters' intentions; Elder Su had entertained him with Third Grade Spirit Tea and then asked him to refine Spirit Pills for the sect, whereas Elder Ma used Third Grade Spirit Fruits to receive priority for refining his Spirit Pills.

"Master, Master Su told me to refine low-level Third Grade Spirit Pills for the sect first!" Li Shiming explained helplessly.

"No worries, I'll talk to the sect about it, I can't help it since it's old friends asking for favors. They want to refine a set of Vessel Protecting Pills, Soul Stabilizing Pills, Resurrection Pills, and Mountain-breaking Pills, all for their descendants. It just so happens you'll need these Spirit Pills too," Elder Ma said, shrugging his shoulders.

"I'll follow Master's instructions!" Li Shiming said with a smile, taking up another Third Grade Spirit Fruit and nodding as he heard Elder Ma was willing to handle the sect matters for him.

"Since it's a special case, I've arranged for them to prepare additional rewards; don't go easy on them, they're all quite wealthy!" Elder Ma may have been seeking help from his disciple but was also increasing his disciple's gains.

After all, those old friends wouldn't miss a bit of their wealth; giving a little wouldn't hurt them at all.