C4 Accept the Inheritance

After about the time it took for an incense stick to burn, the elder pushed open the door and entered the room.

He seemed quite excited as he inquired, "Sir, where did you acquire this item?"

"Oh, elder, does your auction house usually inquire about the origins of items?" Wang Pingfan asked, puzzled.

"Not at all, sir. I apologize for prying. May I ask how much of it you have? This item has remarkable effects, but it's only useful for those below the Martial Cultivator realm. Therefore, we can offer a maximum of one spirit stone per bottle. However, if you possess the formula, we're willing to offer a higher price for it."

"I have forty-eight bottles of Body Tempering Liquid in total, used once every half month, and I do have the formula. What price are you willing to offer?" Wang Pingfan inquired.

The elder stroked his beard and proposed, "We're prepared to offer two thousand low-grade spirit stones for the lot. It's only effective for those below the Martial Cultivator realm, sir. Does that sound acceptable to you?"

"That's fine. However, I'm also looking to purchase some medicinal herbs. Does your auction house carry them?" Wang Pingfan said, handing a piece of paper to the elder.

The elder glanced at the paper, unable to discern the pill formula, and said, "Each serving will cost two spirit stones. How many servings would you like?"

"Let's go with one hundred servings. Additionally, does your establishment have a pill refining room available for rent?" Wang Pingfan asked.

"We have both one-star and two-star pill refining rooms, costing three and ten spirit stones per day, respectively. Are you perhaps an alchemist?" the elder inquired.

"I'm currently just practicing, not yet an alchemist," Wang Pingfan responded.

"In that case, we might not be able to gather all the ingredients for one hundred servings right away. Can you wait five days?" the elder asked, looking at Wang Pingfan.

"That's not a problem. Just make sure to have a one-star pill refining room ready for me in five days; I'll need it for that duration," Wang Pingfan stated.

"Consider it done. A total of two hundred spirit stones, and we'll provide the pill refining room free of charge," the elder replied, taking a sip of his tea.

"Here's the Body Tempering Liquid formula for you," said Wang Pingfan as he confidently pocketed the spirit stones. "No need to count them; I trust your reputation. We're going to have even bigger collaborations in the future, aren't we?"

"Indeed, you're a straightforward young man. Let's meet again in five days," the elder replied.

With that, Wang Pingfan rose and departed. Walking down the street, his heart raced with excitement. He hadn't expected to earn two thousand spirit stones so quickly. Maintaining his composure during the exchange had been a challenge. Now, he needed to rush home; in five days, he could advance to a Martial Cultivator. With this wealth of spirit stones, he could also undertake the alchemist's legacy.

Once home, Wang Pingfan locked the door and summoned his external aid, "Have you detected a Level 1 energy source?" He was taken aback by the question and hastily responded, "Do not absorb it."

"Energy source absorption complete: one thousand units stored," the voice confirmed. "I wish to receive the alchemist's inheritance from last time."

"You must first advance to Martial Cultivator status before you can accept the inheritance, or else you will not withstand it," the external aid cautioned.

Wang Pingfan paused, taking in the advice.

Three days later, Wang Pingfan sat on his bed, eyes snapping open to a swirling vortex of energy around him. He had finally broken through to the Martial Cultivator realm and was ready to receive the inheritance.

Activating the cheat, he was informed, "Please wait. You are about to receive the first level of the Orchid Heart Sutra, created by Master Nolan, one of the ten great immortal alchemists of the Jia Ma Galaxy."

A torrent of memories flooded Wang Pingfan's mind, causing an intense headache. When it subsided, he felt like an experienced alchemist, well-versed in the art of pill refining.

"Damn, this is truly miraculous," he thought, amazed at how the cheat had transformed him from a novice into a skilled alchemist. "The inheritance is complete, with 100 energy units consumed. Do you have any further instructions?" the cheat inquired.

"How many energy sources are required for the second stage of the inheritance?" Wang Pingfan inquired.

"You'll need 100 level 2 energy sources, which amounts to 100 medium grade spirit stones," the add-on responded. That's the equivalent of 10,000 low grade spirit stones. It looks like I can't afford that right now.

Wang Pingfan then asked, "What else can you pass on to me at this time?"

"In addition to the Orchid Heart Sutra, the system also offers the first part of the Chaos Scripture, which is among the most formidable cultivation methods from the brain of Chaos. The first part is divided into twelve levels, with the first level corresponding to a low grade yellow level cultivation technique, the second to a top grade yellow level, and the third to a low grade profound level. The twelfth and highest level is on par with a supreme grade immortal level technique. The Chaos Scripture is both the most advanced and widespread technique from the brain of Chaos because the initial levels are the easiest to master. As one progresses, the difficulty increases, and only a handful of the most elite figures can cultivate the subsequent chapters. To begin, you only need 100 level 1 energy sources. Master, would you like to proceed with the inheritance?"

"Absolutely, I'll choose it. How could I pass up such an incredible cultivation technique?" Wang Pingfan replied without hesitation. "The inheritance process may take a month. Do you wish to initiate it now? And remember, you'll need to have the necessary medicinal pills on hand," the add-on advised.

Wang Pingfan was taken aback. "Why does it require such a lengthy time and so many pills? The Orchid Heart Sutra inheritance was instantaneous."

The add-on explained, "While initiating the inheritance, I will also assist you in directly mastering the first level. As you've only recently become a One-star Martial Cultivator, please ensure you have 150 Body Tempering Pills prepared." It seems I'll need to stock up on more Body Tempering Pills. I wonder if any auction houses have them ready, Wang Pingfan pondered.

Two days later, he donned his hat once more and slipped into the auction house. The same hostess as before greeted him, "Sir, welcome back. Everything you requested is prepared. Please step into the room, and I will have someone attend to you shortly."

After Wang Pingfan entered the private room, the elderly man from his previous visit soon arrived with company. "Young man, you've come. We've prepared the medicinal herbs you requested."

Wang Pingfan glanced at the elder and inquired, "I was wondering if you might have any additional herbs available?"

"We do have fifty extra sets. Would you like more?" the old man asked. "Certainly, I'll take them all," Wang Pingfan thought to himself. If he only had one hundred sets, failing to reach a total of one hundred and fifty would be problematic. Shortly after his request, another person entered with the herbs.

"Sir, here we have a total of one hundred and fifty sets, three hundred spirit stones, plus a complimentary ten-day use of a one-star refining room," the elder said. "Thank you kindly, sir. I'm also interested in renting a cultivation room for a month, if available."

"Of course, we have them. A one-star cultivation room costs two spirit stones per day, while a two-star room is eight spirit stones per day," the elder responded.

"I'll go with the one-star room," Wang Pingfan decided.

"Very well, sir. That will be two hundred and sixty spirit stones in total. When would you like to start using the cultivation room?"

"I'll need it as soon as I come out," Wang Pingfan replied, placing two hundred and sixty spirit stones on the table.

"Understood, sir. Xiaocui will escort you to the pill refining room." Soon after, Xiaocui led Wang Pingfan to the pill refining room.

The room's temperature was significantly higher than the outside, easily surpassing ten degrees. In the center stood a pill furnace with a hollow space beneath it. "Sir, the switch next to the pill furnace controls the flame intensity. Flames will emerge from the hole when activated," Xiaocui explained.

"Okay, I understand. You can leave after setting down the herbs," Wang Pingfan said with a wave of his hand.

"If you encounter any issues, press the red button on the door, and we'll have someone here to assist you immediately," Xiaocui said before exiting with the others.

Wang Pingfan sat cross-legged on the floor for a while, centering himself mentally in preparation for crafting his first Body Tempering Pill. The refining technique of the Orchid Heart Sutra was truly extraordinary, capable of purifying multiple herbs simultaneously. This not only drastically reduced the refining time but also enhanced the potency of the pills. He pondered how his methods compared to those of other alchemists. Before long, the herbs were purified and ready for fusion. Wang Pingfan's hands moved through the air, forming seals with the expertise of a seasoned alchemist. The medicinal liquid churned and condensed within the pill furnace until, suddenly, it began to quiver and threatened to explode.

He actually failed. Wang Pingfan frowned, realizing he had not mastered the correct timing. It appeared that he needed to pay closer attention to certain nuances that came with the inheritance.