Xu Changge was already very satisfied to have received so much information with just a Named Disciple identity token.
However, Xu Changge had not expected that the main medicine for Foundation Establishment would be so difficult to obtain.
She was still too young.
The people competing for Foundation Establishment Spirit Medicine were either Loose Cultivators with profound Opportunities or Foundation Establishment Families that had developed for hundreds of years.
Although Xu Changge was also nurtured by the Qingzhu Sword Sect.
And she had also received the resources left by Xu Jing.
But most of those resources had to be used to develop the Xu Family.
Xu Changge herself was considered to have sold herself to the Qingzhu Sword Sect.
Her Aptitude was excellent, and if she could achieve Core Formation in the future, she would have to return to the Qingzhu Sword Sect to become an Elder as a form of repayment.
It was precisely because of this pressure from above that Xu Changge's nerves had always been taut.
Her Xu Family also became an affiliate of the Qingzhu Sword Sect, which was nothing unusual.
Many Cultivation Families would seek Sects as affiliates for protection.
The news obtained today at Wanbao Pavilion made Xu Changge realize that the next time the Tianling Fruit appeared, she would be facing those Cultivation Families.
Unless Xu Changge used the Xu Family's resources to compete.
Or she would have to wait for the next Opportunity.
But Xu Changge could not afford to wait.
She had to achieve Foundation Establishment as soon as possible; only then would the Qingzhu Sword Sect value her more and provide her with additional resources.
Otherwise, Xu Changge would even lose her Named Disciple status.
Upon seeing Xu Changge's expression, Su Bai guessed that she might have encountered an obstacle.
"Are you sure you're going to the Zhenyi Secret Realm?"
Su Bai confirmed again.
She received an affirmative answer from Xu Changge.
"Yes, that's the Xu Family's last chance. If we miss it, the Xu Family will likely be devoured by those Cultivator Families in the Star Luo Archipelago."
This was Xu Changge's heartfelt truth, without exaggeration.
If she didn't successfully achieve Foundation Establishment, the Xu Family would not be qualified to be the vanguard and leader of the Qingzhu Sword Sect in the Star Luo Archipelago.
If they couldn't provide assistance, the Qingzhu Sword Sect would naturally no longer offer Xu Changge any help.
Having lost the Qingzhu Sword Sect's assistance, Xu Changge was only at Qi Refining Peak, even with Su Bai and a few other Qi Refining Stage - Late Phase helpers.
Facing Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Realm, she could only rely on Formations for self-preservation.
"Understood. Then, during this time, I will look for things in Tianyun City that will be helpful for the trip to the Zhenyi Secret Realm."
Su Bai nodded.
At this moment, she was no longer worried about the trip to the Zhenyi Secret Realm.
Su Bai's trump cards were sufficient for her to move unhindered in the Qi Refining Realm.
For the next few days, Su Bai would return to her Immortal Cave to perform Alchemy at night and go out to sell Medicinal Pills during the day.
Sometimes, her Medicinal Pill selling activities would pause, and her outings would not be as regular.
Until one day.
Looking at Su Bai, who had started performing Alchemy again, Xu Changge voiced her question.
"Your energy is so abundant. As far as I know, ordinary Alchemists don't perform Alchemy so frequently."
"Hmm? Ordinary?"
Seeing Su Bai's puzzled look, she seemed to genuinely not know.
Xu Changge could only explain it to Su Bai.
Only then did Su Bai understand that Alchemy was such an exhausting task.
But she didn't feel tired...
Although her Spiritual Qi was consumed very quickly during each Alchemy session, didn't it recover just by meditating?
Could it be...
Su Bai looked at her Physique, which was already at 30 points.
She probably knew the reason.
However, this certainly couldn't be revealed.
Su Bai could only find another excuse.
"I Cultivate an auxiliary Cultivation Technique that has the effect of improving the quality of Spiritual Qi and increasing recovery speed."
"So that's how it is."
Xu Changge didn't quite believe that there was any Cultivation Technique with such strong recovery power.
However, she didn't expose Su Bai either.
Cultivators, after all, all had their little secrets.
Su Bai, on the other hand, learned some common knowledge of the Immortal Realm from Xu Changge's words.
It turned out that other Alchemists couldn't perform Alchemy as persistently as she could.
They were all so weak!
Of course, after knowing this, Su Bai also stopped performing Alchemy.
Although she had disrupted her travel routine recently.
She had also never sold Medicinal Pills in the same place twice.
But a lot of Huanglong Pills and Monster Beast Pills had already been sold, so it was not suitable to sell them anymore.
For Tianyun City, although the Medicinal Pills Su Bai sold wouldn't cause much of a stir, she still needed to be cautious.
Anyway, she had almost gathered enough Spirit Stones.
After Su Bai stopped performing Alchemy, she went to Wanbao Pavilion every other day.
As soon as she crossed the threshold.
"Fellow Daoist, is there anything you need?"
A well-mannered attendant walked over.
"Just looking around."
Su Bai didn't say what she needed, but the attendant still dutifully followed behind Su Bai.
Whenever Su Bai stopped and paid attention to something, the attendant would proactively step forward to introduce it.
This made Su Bai feel exceptionally well-served.
No wonder they were a chain store that could span multiple countries.
Look at this service attitude.
"Fellow Daoist, this is the Thousand Soul Needle, a High Grade Magical Artifact, suitable for sneak attacks, and quite popular among female Cultivators."
"This is the Crimson Violet Flying Cloud Sleeve, a Low Grade Spiritual Artifact, a must-have for female Cultivators when going out."
"..."
One by one, they were introduced.
Su Bai finally stopped in front of a Jade Slip.
"This is a Puppet Master Legacy Jade Slip. The strongest Puppet that can be created can reach Qi Refining Stage - Late Phase."
"This is it."
Hearing Su Bai's words, the attendant's eyes lit up. He finally sold something; his efforts and words were not in vain.
"Do you have Materials for making Puppets here?"
Having bought the Puppet Master Legacy, she naturally needed Materials as well.
Most of the Materials on Su Bai's person had been wasted when she was performing Artifact Refining.
"Of course we do, Fellow Daoist, please rest assured."
After buying the Puppet Master Legacy, she also purchased Materials for making Puppets.
Finally, Su Bai lifted her foot and walked towards the second floor.
The second floor housed Cultivation Techniques.
After going up to the second floor, there were quite a few Cultivators here as well.
However, everyone was looking at their own things.
The Cultivation Technique Jade Slips were also openly displayed in the exhibition stands.
Su Bai circled around, and this time, the attendant did not offer any introductions.
After all, the functions of the Cultivation Techniques were clearly written.
Finally, Su Bai stopped in front of a Jade Slip.
"Soul Shocking Thorn."
A Divine Sense Attack Secret Art!
It could condense Divine Sense into a needle and then launch a surprise attack on the enemy's Divine Sense.
The damage and effects caused would be based on Divine Sense.
Generally, in battles between Cultivators of the same realm, "Soul Shocking Thorn" could only cause the opponent's head to briefly ache, with little effect.
It was considered a secret art for bullying weaker opponents.
However, for Su Bai, she could use this Cultivation Technique.
So she bought it directly.
Later, Su Bai purchased some more Materials.
The Spirit Stones she had just acquired were all spent at once.
As Su Bai walked out of Wanbao Pavilion, a smile spread across her face.
Behind her, the attendant also had a happy expression; this was a big order, and his benefits would not be small.
With her shopping complete, the next step was to prepare for the trip to the Zhenyi Secret Realm.
First, Su Bai needed to learn from Xu Changge who would be going to the Secret Realm.
Then, she needed to prepare healing Medicinal Pills, Divine Speed Talismans, Golden Light Talismans, and other auxiliary items.
She also needed to quickly Cultivate the newly acquired Cultivation Technique.
To add another layer of assurance for her journey.
Ideally, she should be able to create a few Puppets before the Secret Realm trip begins, to further increase her combat power.
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