Cultivation is just so scientific!

Chapter 1323: Chapter 708: Arrival

The sword cultivators who took the Long-distance Flying Boat together were thinking of discussing alchemy with Li Yuanba.

But when they heard that Li Yuanba started a closed-door alchemical practice as soon as he boarded the boat, and it was for Great Cultivator Lou, no sword cultivator wanted to disturb him.

Li Yuanba felt a bit regretful in his heart, as using the alchemical materials from a Great Cultivator in his hands was quite a wasteful action.

But there was no way around it; he had to start the furnace and refine pills now. Since embarking on Great Cultivator Lou’s Long-distance Flying Boat to Beiyan Continent, he would still need Great Cultivator Lou’s protection if he encountered danger in the future.

The Long-distance Flying Boat sailed on the ocean for more than a month, driven by the Spiritual Power Pattern of a Great Cultivator, and quickly reached Beiyan.

This is the strength of a Great Cultivator. For an ordinary Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivator, this distance would take at least six to nine months, with the time required varying based on the Flying Boat and the cultivator’s own realm.

When the Long-distance Flying Boat sensed a change in Spiritual Energy, it meant they were not far from Beiyan Continent.

Li Yuanba, who had been in seclusion for more than a month, also exited his practice. After one devouring, his "Six Yang Spirit Fire" significantly reduced the time needed for pill refinement.

In fact, he completed the alchemy in just thirty days but did not immediately exit seclusion, waiting until the fortieth day to do so.

This was his habitual concealment of some secrets; besides, the longer he delayed, the more it would reflect the toil of pill refinement.

"Master Li, please come!" He had just come out of seclusion when he received a communication technique from Great Cultivator Lou.

He certainly knew why Great Cultivator Lou invited him; it was to think about the Great Cultivator Spirit Pills he had refined.

He smiled and arrived at the topmost level of the Long-distance Flying Boat, a space exclusive to Great Cultivator Lou.

Great Cultivator Lou welcomed him at the door, which was a sign of great respect.

"Junior Master Lou, I did not fail!" Li Yuanba, upon seeing Great Cultivator Lou, took out a jade bottle and handed it over.

Hearing his words, Great Cultivator Lou’s eyes brightened as he received the jade bottle.

Upon seeing the two High Grade Fourth-Grade Spirit Pills inside, his smile was uncontrollable.

"Master Li, please come in quickly. I have some top-grade Spiritual Wine here!" he gestured with his hand after putting away the jade bottle.

Li Yuanba was modest for a bit, then was led into the hall by Great Cultivator Lou.

The table in the hall was prepared with items for hospitality, showing Great Cultivator Lou had been prepared.

"Master Li, with your alchemical ability, you shouldn’t partake in such dangerous missions!" Great Cultivator Lou pondered as he sat down.

As an Alchemy Master who could steadily refine High Grade Fourth-Grade Spirit Pills, Great Cultivator Lou naturally understood what this meant.

Resources for Great Cultivators are extremely scarce, even for super forces.

Every force wants to maximize the limited resources for Great Cultivators, requiring top-tier Alchemy Masters to take action.

Previously, the Great Cultivator Spirit Pills of Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion were made by hiring Alchemy Masters from outside. Even leveraging Chongxiao Pavilion’s connections couldn’t guarantee the quality of the Great Cultivator Spirit Pills.

Before Li Yuanba refined this batch of High Grade Fourth-Grade Spirit Pills, it had been many years since the Great Cultivators of Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion received such pills.

One could say that Li Yuanba’s significance now holds a strategic importance.

Great Cultivator Lou did not want anything to happen to Li Yuanba, as that would be a huge loss for Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion and himself.

"Junior Master Lou, I am also a Sword Cultivator!" Li Yuanba replied simply without saying much.

Great Cultivator Lou was stunned, then could only shake his head and laugh bitterly.

He understood Li Yuanba’s meaning; not participating in dangerous missions, not experiencing battles, would not be considered a true Sword Cultivator.

Clearly, with Li Yuanba’s talent, he was not content with just being a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Sword Cultivator; he aspired to become a Great Cultivator.

Without the honing of battle, the possibility of him breaking through to become a Great Cultivator is almost nil.

Sword Cultivators looking to advance their realm require more than sufficient internal spiritual power; they also need a corresponding level of Sword Intent, which necessitates ample combat experience.

"The mission in Beiyan this time is actually to compete for resources. Take this Jade Talisman, and use it in times of danger. By no means be frugal!" Great Cultivator Lou handed a Jade Talisman to Li Yuanba.

"This is too precious!" Li Yuanba immediately recognized this as a life-saving Jade Talisman crafted by a Great Cultivator and exclaimed.

The life-saving Jade Talisman crafted by a Great Cultivator is invaluable not only because of its materials but also because crafting one depletes some of the Great Cultivator’s essence.

Even for a Great Cultivator, crafting too many such talismans can harm their cultivation.

Therefore, these life-saving talismans are typically only given to disciples and close kin. Li Yuanba was neither a disciple nor a close acquaintance of Great Cultivator Lou, and he had been compensated for the alchemical work before, so how could he accept such a gift?

"Your safety is of utmost importance. Use the Jade Talisman in danger, and let me know if it’s used up. I will replenish it for you!" Great Cultivator Lou said as he placed the life-saving Jade Talisman in Li Yuanba’s hand.

"Thank you, Junior Master!" Li Yuanba reluctantly accepted the life-saving Jade Talisman and expressed his gratitude with a bow.

"Look, there is the Beiyan Continent!" Great Cultivator Lou stood up, went to the window, and looked into the distance.