Three days passed in a flash.
Li Mu emerged from the secret chamber, his face pale and looking exhausted.
Outside the courtyard, Bai Tianya and Xue'er were waiting anxiously. Upon seeing Li Mu, both their eyes lit up.
"Great Master, have the Medicinal Pills been refined? It's fine if they haven't, I'll go collect more!" Bai Tianya pretended not to care on his face, asking politely, but in his heart, he eagerly hoped that Li Mu could successfully refine the Spirit Pills.
To collect the six-tier Spirit Medicine needed to refine the six-tier Too Profound Clear Spirit Pill, their Snow Fox Clan paid a considerable price and used many favors to gather all the Spirit Medicine from other clans. If this refining failed, and they had to try several more times, even though they were one of the few large clans among the Ten Thousand Yao Race, they couldn't afford such consumption if too many attempts failed.
"Lord Li!" Xue'er anxiously pressed Li Mu.
"Don't worry, I succeeded!" Li Mu smiled, took out a Medicinal Pill bottle, handed it to Bai Tianya, and introduced with a smile, "This Alchemy was quite difficult. Fortunately, two pills were successfully formed. Quickly take them to Senior Jin Ling!"
In fact, three pills were formed during this Alchemy. Li Mu subtly pocketed the other one without any psychological burden.
Refining a six-tier Spirit Pill was too difficult; the hardships involved were beyond description to outsiders. For this, Li Mu even over-drafted his Cultivation and Divine Soul, damaging his body. Keeping one Too Profound Clear Spirit Pill as compensation was not excessive at all.
The effect of the six-tier Too Profound Clear Spirit Pill was entirely on the Divine Soul. It not only had the effect of purifying the Divine Soul but also the miraculous ability to strengthen and enhance the Divine Soul. The six-tier Spirit Medicine used were all extremely rare and precious.
This time, refining the six-tier Too Profound Clear Spirit Pill for the Snow Fox Clan Chief, Li Mu confirmed that the six-tier Spirit Medicine planted in the Painting World Treasure Mansion would require a long time to grow. During this period, he definitely wouldn't have the energy or the Materials to refine six-tier Spirit Pills.
Helping others refine six-tier Spirit Pills to obtain Spirit Medicine and Spirit Pills was indeed a good option.
However, Li Mu preferred to use his identity as an Artifact Refining Great Master to earn resources. With the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire and the cooperation of the Eight-fold Heavenly Fire Hammer, the success rate of refining six-tier spirit treasures was higher. As for the identity of an Alchemy Great Grandmaster, it was better to put it aside for now!
A hint of determination flashed in Li Mu's eyes as he silently made up his mind.
"It really worked? And two pills? Thank you, thank you, Master Li!" Bai Tianya was overwhelmed with surprise and joy as he excitedly took the Medicinal Pill bottle.
Bai Tianya quickly opened the Medicinal Pill bottle to confirm.
As soon as the Medicinal Pill bottle was opened, a powerful Medicinal Pill power wafted out. Two green, round Spirit Pills lay in the Medicinal Pill bottle, emitting a strong spiritual aura. Bai Tianya sniffed this Medicinal Pill power, and his Divine Soul felt ethereal, his Divine Thought immediately showing signs of improvement.
Bai Tianya's eyes flashed with brilliance, extremely excited.
Six-tier Spirit Pill, the Medicinal Pill power of this Spirit Pill was too strong!
Just a sniff, and his Divine Thought, which hadn't progressed for a long time, showed significant improvement. What would happen if the entire Spirit Pill was consumed?
"Master Li, I'll go deliver it to the Clan Chief first. I see you're also very tired, so we won't disturb your rest." Bai Tianya looked at Li Mu with gratitude and said solemnly.
Seeing is believing. Bai Tianya was already conquered by Li Mu's ability to refine six-tier Spirit Pills. His attitude became extremely respectful, and his posture was very humble.
"Thank you, thank you, Lord Li!" Xue'er looked at Li Mu, repeatedly expressing her thanks, overwhelmed with gratitude.
"En! It's important to treat Senior's illness first. We can talk another day if there's anything else!" Li Mu smiled and nodded, seeing them off.
After some pleasantries, Bai Tianya left in a hurry with Xue'er.
Five days later.
Bai Jinling, in a pink palace dress, radiant and captivating, along with Bai Tianya who followed closely behind, came together to Li Mu's courtyard to thank him in person.
"Senior, how was the treatment this time? Can Too Profound Clear Spirit completely remove the attached Devilish Qi?"
The three of them sat down in the tea pavilion in the courtyard. Li Mu looked at Bai Jinling and went straight to the point.
Bai Jinling's originally smiling and beautiful face slightly furrowed her willow-like brows, revealing a hint of melancholy: "Master Li, to be honest, this Devilish Qi is too strange and powerful. The efficacy of Too Profound Clear Spirit is very significant; after taking it, the injuries my Primordial Spirit suffered have all recovered. With the help of the Spirit Pill's Medicinal Pill power, my Primordial Spirit Cultivation also achieved a Breakthrough in Realm. However, this Devilish Qi is too stubborn, and the efficacy of the Too Profound Clear Spirit Pill cannot completely remove it."
"Now, it's only weakened and hidden within my Primordial Spirit. Who knows when it might completely erupt. If this hidden danger isn't removed, one day it will erupt again in my body, and the consequences will be unimaginable!" After a pause, Bai Jinling looked at Li Mu and said with concern.
"Yes! Master Li, do you have any other methods to completely remove this Devilish Qi?" Bai Tianya asked with a worried expression, looking at Li Mu with concern.
"If this Devilish Qi isn't removed, the Clan Chief needs to be vigilant at all times, and her Cultivation won't be able to advance further. Moreover, if she's not careful one day and it escapes, causing the Clan Chief to fall into Demonic Technique, the consequences would be unimaginable!" After a pause, Bai Tianya expressed his worries to Li Mu.
Bai Jinling lowered her willow-like brows, her face silent. She had the same worries in her heart.
This Devilish Qi was extremely complex, constantly affecting and changing the host's emotions, leading to falling into Demonic Technique, which was extremely annoying.
At this moment, due to the power of the Heavenly Fire and the six-tier Spirit Pill, it was temporarily suppressed and hidden. If these methods were gone, once it erupted and caused her to fall into Demonic Technique, it would be catastrophic for the entire Snow Fox Clan.
Hearing their words, Li Mu's brows furrowed tightly, and he fell into a difficult situation for a moment.
"Two Seniors, the Too Profound Clear Spirit Pill is the most suitable Spirit Pill for healing the Divine Soul. It has an excellent effect in resolving abnormal Divine Soul conditions, and its efficacy far surpasses other six-tier Spirit Pills. If even the Too Profound Clear Spirit Pill can't work, then only higher-tier Spirit Pills, or other methods, can eliminate this Devilish Qi!" Li Mu took a deep breath and explained to the two.
Upon hearing this, Bai Jinling and Bai Tianya exchanged glances, their faces becoming somewhat grim.
Li Mu expends so much effort refining six-tier Spirit Pills, so it's unlikely he could refine higher-tier seven-tier Spirit Pills in a short time. As for other methods, all available ones have been used, so what else could there be?
The two sighed, furrowing their brows in thought, unsure what to do for a moment.
"Senior, he who ties the bell must untie it. If this Devilish Qi cannot be resolved by ordinary means, can we eliminate the Demonic Technique Cultivator who Cultivates this Demonic Technique, and fundamentally solve the problem by finding a way to eliminate this Devilish Qi from the opponent?" Li Mu suggested, looking at the two with worried expressions.
Hearing Li Mu's words, the two exchanged glances, their expressions becoming even more bitter.
"Master Li, to be honest, the Clan Chief was attacked by an extremely powerful Demonic Technique Cultivator, which led to such a perilous situation. Other Clan Chiefs and Elders of other major clans also suffered the same fate. Compared to them, thanks to your intervention, our Clan Chief was able to recover. The Elders and Clan Chiefs of other clans were not so lucky. If we want to deal with the opponent, with our strength, I'm afraid we can't do it." Bai Tianya sighed heavily and explained to Li Mu.
Upon hearing this, Li Mu couldn't help but be stunned. He never expected that the Yao Race in the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range would have such opponents?
"What kind of Demonic Technique Cultivator organization is it? So powerful?" Li Mu inquired curiously.
"It's the Demonic Luo Ape Clan. They don't know which Demonic Technique Cultivator force they colluded with, conquering and plundering everywhere, abducting our clansmen to Cultivate their Demonic Technique. The reason Xue'er was lost from our clan also has to do with this. Fortunately, she was rescued by a Human Race Cultivator, which saved her from a disaster. Then, she had a great Opportunity, allowing her to meet Master Li, and only then was she able to return safely." Bai Jinling looked at Li Mu gratefully and explained in detail.
After a pause, Bai Jinling continued to explain: "Three years ago, our eighteen major clans united, deploying thirty True Spirit Great Demons and a million demon troops, to attack the territory of the Demonic Luo Ape Clan for revenge. We don't know who leaked the news, but the Demonic Luo Ape Clan had already left. During this period, the high-level members of our eighteen clans were successively ambushed and attacked by high-tier Demonic Technique Cultivators. Some died, some were crippled, and many more, like me, were afflicted by this strange Devilish Qi, constantly at risk of falling into Demonic Technique."
After introducing, Bai Jinling looked at Li Mu gratefully, presenting the prepared jade box, and sincerely thanked him: "Thanks to Master Li, you put aside past grievances and helped us. Your life-saving grace is immeasurable. This is the most precious gift of our clan, and I hope Great Master will accept it with a smile!"
"Senior Bai, your esteemed clan has already given me generous gifts, and even allowed me to enter your clan's Treasure Mansion to select three treasures. This act is sufficient to repay me, please don't be like this!" Li Mu smiled, waving his hand to politely decline.
"Master Li, why don't you open the jade box first? After seeing it, you might change your mind!" Bai Jinling never expected Li Mu to refuse. This treasure she offered, even she herself was extremely reluctant to part with!
For this, she had struggled with her thoughts for a while.
Bai Jinling believed that as long as Li Mu saw the treasure in the jade box, he would definitely not be able to refuse.
"Senior Bai, there's really no need! I didn't expect any reward for sending Xue'er home, and helping out was just a convenience. I don't accept undeserved favors, so I won't look at this generous gift. Senior Bai, please don't make Li feel awkward!" Li Mu's attitude was firm, and he politely declined again.
Helping others and refining Medicinal Pills for them, taking some compensation is acceptable. However, if one is too greedy and insatiable, and their behavior is too ugly, something will happen sooner or later.
Li Mu had learned a few lessons. Previously, when he helped others with Artifact Refining, he forcefully demanded their Spiritual Artifacts, which caused some unpleasantness. Although the other party was extremely respectful to him because of his identity as an Artifact Refining Great Master, their attitude was much colder than before.
After becoming vigilant, Li Mu reflected on himself. He didn't want to become the kind of person who was obsessed with treasures and insatiably greedy. He needed to establish a ruler in his heart that could weigh interests. When helping others with Artifact Refining or Alchemy, he should only take what he deserved, or the compensation agreed upon beforehand. For commissions that easily lead to trouble, even if the benefits and returns are great, he should still refuse them!
Hearing this, Bai Jinling looked at Li Mu in surprise, appreciating him even more. At such a young age, he possessed such a Heart-Nature, and facing the temptation of great treasures, he could still maintain his true self, unlike any other Human Race Cultivator she had met.
With such a Heart-Nature, it was no wonder he could possess this Cultivation and an enviable Alchemy skill at such an age.
"Master Li, there's no need to worry. I'm giving you this treasure because I have a few presumptuous requests for help. I wonder if Great Master can lend a hand again!" Bai Jinling looked at Li Mu with a smile, stating her intention.
"Oh? Senior Bai, if you have needs, please speak! Li will do his best." Li Mu nodded curiously, not daring to make a full commitment.
"Then I won't be polite! Master Li, you know that the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain and the various Yao Race are currently threatened by the Demonic Luo Ape Clan, and our clan is no exception, our situation is precarious. Master Li, you are skilled in refining Spirit Pills. Our clan would like to provide a portion of Spirit Materials and entrust Master Li to refine a batch of high-tier Spirit Pills that can improve Cultivation and treat injuries." Bai Jinling looked at Li Mu and said.
"Uh! I'd like to agree, but I'm about to leave the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range and return to the Human Race territory. I'm afraid I can't stay with your esteemed clan for Alchemy for a long time!" Li Mu frowned and quickly responded.
"That's no problem. I'll have someone bring all the high-tier Spirit Medicine to Master Li for refining. We'll send someone to collect the refined high-tier Spirit Pills later." Bai Jinling smiled brightly and arranged.
"If that's the case, no problem!" Li Mu's eyes lit up, and he agreed without hesitation.
The quantity of Spirit Medicine in the Snow Fox Clan's territory was immense. If he cooperated with them in Alchemy, he wouldn't have to worry about lacking Spirit Medicine in the future. Moreover, with him as a channel, Li Mu didn't believe such a smart clan would only provide their own Spirit Medicine; they would definitely find ways to scavenge high-tier Spirit Medicine from other Yao Race.
Seeing Li Mu agree so readily, without the exclusionary thoughts of Human Race Cultivators regarding the distinction between humans and demons or different races having different intentions, Bai Jinling was stunned for a moment, then immediately overjoyed and thanked him happily: "Thank you, thank you, Master Li!"
"Is there anything else? Just say it all at once!" Li Mu smiled and asked directly.
"En! Does Master Li also do Artifact Refining? Tianya said that each of your beast-controlling subordinates has a six-tier spirit treasure, and Xue'er also begged me for some six-tier Artifact Refining Materials, saying that you promised to help her refine a high-tier Spirit Treasure?" Bai Jinling's spirits lifted, and her captivating eyes stared straight at Li Mu, as if trying to uncover something.
Hearing this, Li Mu was slightly startled, immediately realizing something was wrong. He was exposed! He was already a six-tier Alchemy Great Grandmaster; if he could also refine six-tier spirit treasures, tsk tsk tsk, who would believe such a Prodigy if it were spread around!
Fortunately, Li Mu had always been prepared for this psychologically, and he said calmly: "Yes! I have a Senior Brother who can refine them."
Upon hearing this, the investigative look in Bai Jinling's eyes immediately disappeared, replaced by an expression of envy. She sighed, "Master Li, your sect truly produces many talents! It must be very powerful, I presume!"
"It's alright! I haven't been back for a long time!" Li Mu feigned a nostalgic look, gave a perfunctory smile, and responded.
Seeing that Li Mu was unwilling to reveal his origins, Bai Jinling didn't dare to probe further. A Legacy that could Cultivate a Prodigy like Li Mu was certainly not ordinary.
"Master Li, please forgive my presumptuousness. Besides refining Spirit Pills, I hope to entrust the refining of several six-tier spirit treasures through Master Li, to increase our clan's foundation and cope with powerful enemies!" Bai Jinling looked at Li Mu awkwardly and gestured.
"Uh! This... I have to go back and ask first. However, I've agreed to refine a high-tier Spiritual Artifact for Xue'er!" Li Mu thought for a moment, then nodded in response.
Xue'er had followed him for decades, so she knew a little about his ability to refine Spiritual Artifacts. However, Xue'er had never been present when he refined six-tier spirit treasures, so she definitely didn't know. He didn't know how much she had revealed about him to her mother. Li Mu hoped that girl could keep her mouth shut and immediately promised this matter.
"Thank you, I thank Master Li on behalf of Xue'er. She has been taken care of by Master Li for so many years outside. After she returned, I was injured and also busy with clan affairs, so I truly couldn't look after her. Next, regarding Xue'er, I want to ask Master Li to continue taking her with you, letting her serve by your side and learn things!" Bai Jinling's face showed reluctance, as if entrusting an orphan before her death, pleading with Li Mu.
Hearing this, Li Mu was startled and couldn't help but frown.
"Senior Bai, has the situation become that serious?" Li Mu looked at Bai Jinling with deep meaning, understanding her intention, and asked searchingly.
"Alas!" Bai Jinling met Li Mu's gaze, her head drooping powerlessly, and she said with some despair: "If it were just the Demonic Luo Ape Clan, it would be fine; uniting with other clans, we could take them down sooner or later. The problem is the unknown Demonic Technique Cultivator force behind them. The strange Devilish Qi on me, Master Li, you've seen it. There are seven such opponents. If we can't eliminate them, we might have to move the entire clan."
"The world is vast, but where can we escape to?" Bai Tianya sighed along.
The Demonic Luo Ape Clan colluding with an unknown Demonic Technique Cultivator force actually put such great pressure on the Snow Fox Yao Race?
Li Mu couldn't help but recall some things, the four future scenes he had glimpsed in the River of Time previously. (End of this chapter)
