The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 471 - 274 Human Gone, House Empty

However, upon second thought, he realized that the Pill Master Li Jianming had sought was said to be quite young. Even if she obtained the snake tongue grass yesterday and begun research, it would be impossible to produce a finished product today.

Even if there were geniuses in this world, it is impossible to develop a God Transformation Pill overnight; even if it was produced, it might not achieve a three percent breakthrough rate. As long as it is below this effect, he will have reason to join forces with Xu Nongyou to deal with Li Jianming.

Thinking of this, his complexion lightened slightly.

Although Xu Nongyou does not belong to Guangcheng Palace, given his status, if he says he wants to wait, then everyone else surely has to wait with him.

With distinguished guests visiting, a banquette naturally had to be arranged in Duobao Pavilion. The diet of cultivators is unlike that of mortals, not greasy; and since Guangcheng Palace had many delicacies, the meal turned out pleasurable for both guests and hosts. Li Jianming and Pei Yuyuan harbored their own schemes throughout and did not make eye contact, both contented with the quiet.

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The time ticked by, and before long, two hours had passed.

The banquet had been cleared, even the tea had been poured three to four times. Xu Nongyou finally could not help but ask, "Vice Director Li, when exactly did you arrange to meet with the Pill Master?"

Li Jianming had been anxious all this while, but he still had to feign composure as he replied, "It was arranged for 7 a.m."

Two hours encompassed a single time period. And after two hours, the ceremonial procession would already be starting!

Before anyone else could question further, Miao Tianxue’s face grew cold as she said, "How absurd! With the ceremonial procession so imminent, how could you arrange such an awkward time?"

Li Jianming forced a smile and said, "The timing was poorly chosen, but I originally thought this was simply a transaction between the two of us. How could I have known that Deputy Director Pei could invite everyone here today to bear witness? The Pill Master might still be in the middle of alchemy; it would be even more inappropriate to disturb her now!"

Xu Nongyou nodded, "Vice Director Li makes sense. We’ve imposed ourselves; let’s wait a bit longer."

Seeing the old man speaking in favor of the opposition, Pei Yuyuan silently cursed him for his senility.

Another fifteen minutes passed.

The sky was bright, and the sun had already risen from the Cloud Sea an hour ago. Everyone looked forward with anticipation, and Miao Tianxue had given orders several times for immediate report upon the arrival of the Pill Master with the God Transformation Pill.

But the doorman of Duobao Pavilion never came.

Things were looking excellent for Pei Yuyuan. He cleared his throat lightly, gathered everyone’s attention on himself, and then said, "Vice Director Li, 7 a.m. has come, and the Pill Master you spoke of has not appeared. What do you have to say now?"

Li Jianming solemnly said, "She will not fail to appear! Please grant another fifteen minutes."

Miao Tianxue frowned, "Is she currently within Guangcheng Palace? Inform us of her location, and I will send someone to invite her."

Li Jianming hesitated and said, "That is..." At this point, he still wanted to keep his promise and not expose Ning Xiaoxian’s identity.

Miao Tianxue angrily said, "This Pill Master is not residing in a place of shame! Now this concerns a major affair of Duobao Pavilion, Vice Director Li, and the decision is no longer in your hands."

If Ning Xiaoxian doesn’t show up, not only will he be unable to keep his position, but he may also have to face the sect’s disciplinary actions. Li Jianming hesitated for a long while before sighing deeply, "She is residing at Crane Peak. I will personally go and invite her."

Pei Yuyuan interrupted, "Vice Director Li, your presence is needed here, send someone else!"; he then sneered, "Crane Peak? That’s where Loose Cultivators and Independent Practitioners live with demons. Your so-called Alchemy Master resides there?"

This little man judged others by himself and actually feared he might run away! Li Jianming gave Pei Yuyuan a cold stare; even though the two had never gotten along, he had never felt such an urge to kill like he did now.

Upon hearing what Pei Yuyuan said, everyone else also began to waver, even Xu Nongyou’s eyebrows frowned. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

The path of alchemy is so arduous and greatly bound to the Pill Master’s wealth. Cultivators value "wealth, companions, Dharma, and land," and the Pill Master’s requirements for wealth and land are countless times higher than those of an ordinary cultivator.

It’s commonly understood that to become a qualified Pill Master, one would need to ruin countless batches of elixirs. Even with Elixirs like the Foundation Establishment Pill and the Golden Core Pill, the success rates are miserably low; and all the precious materials consumed, aren’t they all purchased with Spirit Stones?

To cultivate to a level like Mr. Nong You’s realm, the Spirit Stones invested must be counted by tens of millions. Such heavy spenders need the full support of their sects or clans, and even with the capabilities of a Great Sect like Guangcheng Palace, they have been unable to cultivate a Mr. Nong You after so many years of support. The Pill Master whom Li Jianming befriended actually lives on Crane Peak!