Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 256: Chapter 240: Top-Grade Talisman Soldier

“How should I accommodate? If you can’t submit the required amount of Pills, Junior Brother must make up for it.”

Ye Changqing furrowed his brows tightly. The requirements for alchemy tasks were the strictest.

After the outbreak of war, the consumption of various Pills would be the most severe, and they must be stored as much as possible.

Therefore, Alchemists who are not skilled enough simply do not qualify for alchemy tasks.

Now is an extraordinary time, and herbs must be handed over to high-tier Alchemists.

’There’s a way!’

Ji An slightly raised his eyebrows and smiled, saying:

“Senior Brother, how about this, I’ll directly purchase enough Pills for you, and then accept the alchemy task.

I guarantee not to trouble Senior Brother, what do you think?”

Others would first accept tasks and then refine Pills, but he reversed this process by submitting Pills first and then refining.

“What are you aiming for?”

Ye Changqing was puzzled. Others took tasks to earn Contribution Points, yet this one seems fine with using bought Pills to fulfill tasks, which is certainly at a loss.

“To increase my alchemy experience!”

Ji An refilled the other’s wine cup and continued:

“Exchanging Spirit Stones for experience and time, I think it’s worth it.”

He found that having a strong Divine Sense was very helpful in alchemy; as long as he had a continuous supply of resources to practice, his alchemy skill would improve very quickly.

Moreover, with the increase in refining experience, he would undoubtedly gradually meet the Sect’s requirements.

Ye Changqing pondered and said:

“If submitting Pills first, it’s not impossible, but only genuine grade Pills meet the requirements.

What alchemy task do you want to accept?”

Regardless of what method the other used, the task just had to be completed according to regulations.

As for how it was completed, he didn’t need to worry about it.

“What Pills do early-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators who practice Fire Element Technique use?”

Ji An considered that the number of such Cultivators in the Cultivation Realm was the largest, so buying related Pills would also be easier.

“Flaming Sun Pill.”

“Then let’s choose the Flaming Sun Pill. I’ll first ask someone to purchase a batch from a few Immortal Cities, and when the time comes, I’ll accept the alchemy task from Senior Brother depending on the situation.”

A trace of doubt flashed in his heart, and Ye Changqing asked in a deep voice:

“Junior Brother, when did you start learning alchemy?”

Silently going to refine Foundation Establishment Pills, at such a rapid pace.

As far as he knew, half a year ago, the other party definitely had not begun learning the Alchemy Dao.

Ji An responded with a smile:

“It’s been more than two months, recently I’ve just started trying to refine Ginseng Essence Pill, but found the herbs very scarce.

Now preparing in advance to avoid searching for herbs when needing to refine Foundation Establishment Pills.”

He was planning to send a message to Wei Songnian, asking him to purchase Flaming Sun Pills in as large a quantity as possible.

Foundation Establishment Pills can be bought with Spirit Stones, so he should be able to buy quite a lot, even if it means a premium.

Who knows how long to wait for the demon calamity to end and the price of Pills to come down.

“Two months’ time, and able to refine Ginseng Essence Pill, you seem to have quite a talent for alchemy.”

Ji An grinned; his ability to reach this point mainly relied on his strong Spirit Soul ability.

After settling the matter, Xia Yuhuan’s sisters immediately set up lunch.

Ji An waved away the maid, and the two chatted while eating.

They discussed the situation on Mingfeng Mountain, the Sect’s strategies, and the opening of the Secret Realm in two years.

“Senior Brother, there seems to be a problem.

Since the Sect has entered a state of readiness for war, yet my allocated talisman tasks haven’t increased much.”

After the outbreak of war, talismans are absolute consumables, there’s no reason Alchemists should be busy while Talisman Makers get to idle.

Now he received tasks for five Talisman Soldiers, ten Top-Grade Bursting Talismans, and two hundred Top-Grade Explosion Talismans each month, more than half less than in final task periods.

Ye Changqing grinned and said:

“The Sect has now adjusted the rule for acquiring Contribution Points, and Talisman Makers can earn two and a half more percent.

So, other Talisman Makers enthusiastically head to the Diligence Hall for tasks.

Since you don’t often go to the Diligence Hall, your tasks are snatched away by others.

If it wasn’t for me saving some for you, you could only accept tasks for making Talisman Soldiers.”

Increasing Contribution Points by two and a half percent is quite a substantial rate.

“I see,”

Ji An nodded slightly, not having as many talisman tasks was also good; he could focus more on improving his cultivation by refining Pills and body refining.

With food and drink satisfied, Ye Changqing drank a few cups of Spirit Tea, stood up, and said:

“In the future, I’m afraid I will have little time to leave the Diligence Hall.

Junior Brother, if there’s anything fresh at your place, remember to send some my way.”

The matters of Diligence Hall were becoming busy, requiring someone to be constantly present there.

“The Tier Two Celestial Essence Pear tree has borne fruit; once matured, I’ll send some to Senior Brother.”

“That’s wonderful,” Ye Changqing laughed a few times and departed, riding the Flying Shuttle.

Ji An watched the other flying further and further away, slowly disappearing from sight.

He took out a Communication Talisman Sword and entered the message.

“Senior Brother Liu, help convey a message to Junior Brother Wei Songnian, assist me in purchasing a batch of Flaming Sun Pills, around five hundred in quantity.

Tell him the Spirit Stones will be deducted from the Spirit Wine transaction.”

He raised his hand, and the Talisman Sword drew a silver arc in the air, flying eastward.

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Talisman Stone House.

Xia Yuhuan neatly arranged various materials and softly said:

“Junior Martial Uncle, it’s ready.”

Ji An placed down the tea cup containing Jade Dew Golden Bud, causing the tea inside to ripple.

He picked up the Talisman Brush and began drawing Top-Grade Talisman Soldiers.

His mighty Divine Sense enabled him to precisely control the output of magical power, and spiritual power pulsated from the Talisman Brush, as lines of talismans flowed forth.

Entire movements were as fluid as flowing clouds and water, with a special aesthetic.

A moment later, the talisman briefly shone with a dazzling golden light, which then retracted inward.