CHAPTER 278: CHAPTER 273 MASTER

One month later, in the private courtyard, Li Fan sat cross-legged, with a sword suspended in front of him.

"Buzz..."

Li Fan moved his thoughts, and the sword seemed to disappear into thin air, appearing in another location. He moved his thoughts again, and the sword vanished once more, as if teleporting.

Li Fan looked at the suspended sword, silently thinking, "The sword can do it, but my movement technique still can’t completely achieve it. Perhaps the sword is lighter and easier to control."

A month ago, he killed a Sea Demon in the sea area. That Sea Demon turned out to be a very rare Demon Species with unique talents. Li Fan absorbed its Demon Core, gaining a trace of its talent.

However, he still couldn’t achieve what the Sea Demon could.

"Still cultivating." Luo Qingyan and Meng Hong came this way, noting that Li Fan was truly dedicated to cultivation, near sleepless, doing nothing but practicing and slaying demons.

With such talent and effort, the Ning Dan Realm shouldn’t be too far off.

"Master Han is free today, shall we go have a look?" Luo Qingyan asked.

Li Fan stood up and looked at her. This Master Han was a Pill Master from West Emperor Island, capable of refining Gathering Spirit Pills.

The Gathering Spirit Pill has many uses, the most direct being accelerating cultivation.

However, its true value lies in aiding Qi Cultivators in reaching the Condensed Core Realm.

In Qi Cultivation, condensing the core is a natural progression; once the Cultivation Realm is reached, the core can be formed.

Yet, condensing the core requires an immensely terrifying consumption of mana; the strength of the consumed mana during condensing directly determines the strength of the cultivator after condensing.

This Gathering Spirit Pill can be quite beneficial at this time.

Of course, many with high talents do not need such pills; their breakthroughs can even invoke celestial phenomena, with mana pouring in.

But the Gathering Spirit Pill still has its assisting role.

Moreover, most people’s talents aren’t that high.

Pill Masters in the Da Li Dynasty are few and rare.

Not many cultivators are willing to spend their energy on alchemy, but precisely because of its rarity, the status is high.

This Master Han is the only Pill Master above the Condensed Core Realm on West Emperor Island, capable of refining five-grade Gathering Spirit Pills, holding an extraordinary status on the island, especially in the Loose Cultivator world, with many seeking him out.

Li Fan and Lu Yuan were both preparing for condensing the core, Luo Qingyan and Meng Hong could naturally see this, hence they mentioned Master Han before.

"Just in time, I have some free time; let’s go for a walk." Li Fan said.

During Foundation Establishment, he used the Demon Dragon Inner Core to establish bone roots, but for condensing the core, who knows what the scene will be like; it will probably be different from the Foundation Establishment process, with different bone roots.

Therefore, the formed core should also be different, more preparation is naturally best.

Moreover, not only he needed to condense the core, but also Lu Yuan.

The trio flew through the air toward the city area.

Before long, they arrived at a bustling private courtyard on the island. It was quite lively, with people coming and going, and those coming and going were all above Foundation Establishment, many even in the Condensed Core Realm.

"Pill Masters are rare in Da Li, but if one truly becomes a high-level Pill Master, then cultivation resources won’t be lacking." Meng Hong sighed at the lively scene.

"Human energy is limited, how many are willing to devote themselves to minor paths." Luo Qingyan said with a smile, when the three arrived at the courtyard, many cultivators were already here, not lacking those in the Condensed Core Realm, coming to seek pills for their younger generation.

The attendant led them in front of a crowd, where they saw an elder standing, chatting and laughing with the people, quite amiable and seemingly kind.

Master Han also noticed Li Fan and the others, glanced at Li Fan, and smiled, "Who are you all?"

"I am Luo Qingyan, greetings, Master Han."

"I am Meng Hong, greetings, Master Han."

Luo Qingyan and Meng Hong cupped their fists, quite courteous, and Master Han returned the gesture with a smile.

"Yang Qingshan, greetings, Master Han." Li Fan also cupped his hands.

The surrounding people’s eyes also fell on the group, someone laughed, "This must be the genius Sword Cultivator from six months ago, who established his foundation and killed a Condensed Core."

"I’ve heard about it, a young hero."

Master Han smiled and said, "Yang Xia, are you about to break through to the Ning Dan Realm?"

"Not quite there yet, needs some time, but preparing in advance." Li Fan responded.

"Master Han, we are here to request Gathering Spirit Pills, we have many Demon Cores, is Master Han interested?" Meng Hong said.

"Demon Core..." Master Han smiled, "I’ve heard the young hero has a high-grade Sword Scripture and a Magical Treasure, the Soul-Attracting Bell?"

"This old guy is quite greedy." Luo Qingyan glanced at Master Han, he has done his homework.

Li Fan was also surprised, with so many people on West Emperor Island, Master Han usually stays in retreat for alchemy, yet he knows about the Sword Scripture and Soul-Attracting Bell.

Seems he has been paying quite attention.

"Forgive me, Master, the Sword Scripture and Soul-Attracting Bell are not intended for trade." Li Fan said, Gathering Spirit Pills for him are only icing on the cake, it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t have them, naturally not as important as Resurrection Jade Dew.

"Seems my Gathering Spirit Pills aren’t attractive enough." Master Han smiled, "However, the value of Demon Cores is not enough."

Li Fan waved his hand, and a row of Demon Cores floated in the air, many of which were Fifth Realm Demon Cores.

Master Han glanced at the Demon Cores, Demon Cores are useful for him, some pills need them for refining.

"Could we exchange for one?" Li Fan asked. If not for him, it could be used for Lu Yuan’s breakthrough.

"Barely enough." Master Han waved his sleeve, sweeping away the Demon Cores, then took out a porcelain bottle with his left hand and tossed it to Li Fan, "There’s a Gathering Spirit Pill inside, keep it well, Yang Xia."

"Thank you."

Li Fan reached out to catch the bottle, Luo Qingyan said, "Let me take a look, sister."

She took the porcelain bottle from Li Fan, checked inside, her expression slightly changed, and said, "Master Han, this Gathering Spirit Pill seems problematic?"

"What’s wrong?" Master Han asked.

"Flawed, it’s a defective item?" Luo Qingyan said.

"When I refine pills, naturally, they are not all identical, variations are normal, but this is indeed a Gathering Spirit Pill, no problem." Master Han smiled.

"We won’t exchange." Luo Qingyan handed back the porcelain bottle.

Li Fan also looked up at Master Han, defective item?

Yet he saw that Master Han remained calm, unchanging in demeanor, smiling, "Are you all here to tease me, exchange if you want?"

"Indeed, the deal is made, where is the logic in taking back?" A Condensed Core cultivator beside them chimed in, "Luo Qingyan, are you confused?"

"Master Han, we are here to trade, not for defective items." Meng Hong beside them stated.

"If you all want to exchange, that’s fine, but those Demon Cores aren’t enough. Consider the Sword Scripture and Soul-Attracting Bell; I assure you, you won’t be at a disadvantage." Master Han said to Li Fan.

"Han Qingzi, return the Demon Cores."

Luo Qingyan shouted, and Master Han’s smile faded, squinted at her, it’s been long since someone called him by name.

"Luo Qingyan, show some respect to Master Han."

"Luo Qingyan, this is not a place for you to cause trouble." Before Han Qingzi spoke, the surrounding people’s eyes were already unfriendly towards Luo Qingyan, they were all here seeking pills from Han Qingzi.

Han Qingzi is naturally quirky and difficult to get along with, if one can forge some relationship, at least future deals won’t be as tricky.

"Sister Luo, since we have the pill, let’s go." Li Fan said with a smile.

"Young hero, aren’t you considering it?" Master Han asked Li Fan; he was quite curious about the Sword Scripture and coveted the Soul-Attracting Bell.

If he knew earlier that Old Demon Tong had such a treasure, he wouldn’t have let it fall into Li Fan’s hands.

"Thank you, Senior, no consideration needed." Li Fan smiled, turned, and left, Han Qingzi watched Li Fan’s back with interest, the young man was quite composed, not provoked into action?

If Li Fan had acted just now, things would have been much easier.

The trio departed, flying through the air.

"This defective item is still a Gathering Spirit Pill, but its effects are much inferior, value is low, not worth that many Demon Cores, Han Qingzi practically took by force, utterly bullying." Meng Hong huffed coldly.

"I feel he did it intentionally." Luo Qingyan recalled the previous happenings; Han Qingzi looked at Li Fan in an unusual manner.

"Could it be, he had already targeted you."

"Is Han Qingzi at the mid-stage of the Condensed Core Realm?" Li Fan asked.

"Yes." Luo Qingyan nodded, "Not only his cultivation, but his status is extraordinary, with broad connections; it’s not easy to act on him on West Emperor Island."

Moreover, those around Han Qingzi who seek him would be troublesome.