The Portal of Wonderland - Chapter 535

Chapter 535: 535

“Is this medicinal herb refined by you as well?” Shi Mu asked .

“Oh brother Shi Mu, you think too highly of me . With my alchemy level, I’m unable to refine the Clear-Boned Purifying Pill . I got this pill through a trade with another alchemy master . If I didn’t require special types of materials these days, I wouldn’t have to spend so many spirit stones . I had to sell them in order to recover some spirit stones,” Qi Shi answered with a bitter smile .

“Can I have a look at this herb?”

“Of course . ”

Qin Shi took out a green gourd and handed it over to Shi Mu .

He looked over the gourd and found that its surface was engraved with a circle of runes . It seemed to be a special type of spirit weapon .

“The Clear-Boned Purifying Pill needs to be stored with a certain type of wood to maintain its medicinal properties,” Qin Shi explained .

Shi Mu nodded . Upon opening the gourd, he found a medicinal herb the size of an eyeball with a green flame around it . It seemed to be glowing with a spiritual aura and constantly emitted a strange kind of medicinal fragrance .

Merely by smelling it, he felt that his mind was clearer by the second . It seemed that his soul had been tempered and cleansed . It indeed lived up to its name which contained the word “purifying” .

Shi Mu was overjoyed . He did not have much knowledge regarding the Clear-Boned Purifying Pill . In fact, this was the first time he encountered it, but based on what he could tell by the look of it, it was definitely one of a kind . It might even be the key to his breakthrough .

Shi Mu paused for a while before asking, “How much is this herb?”

Qin Shi hesitated and then replied, “That would be a thousand spirit stones . ”

Shi Mu shook his head in disagreement and said, “Brother Qin, although this medicinal herb is of good quality, at a thousand top-quality spirit stones, unfortunately I have to give up on it . I’ll just purchase the Yang Zhi Pill instead . ”

Even with the wealth he possessed, to spend a thousand top-quality spirit stones on a single herb was absurd .

Qin Shi was a little anxious as soon as Shi Mu rejected the price . As it was, he had not exaggerated the effects of the Clear-Boned Purifying Pill . Back when he traded for this particular pill, the cost was too high . If he were to sell it at a cheaper price, it would definitely be a loss for him .

He had tried to recommend this herb to several other people . Unfortunately, due to its high cost, his attempts were unsuccessful . Since he was lucky enough to cross paths with a wealthy disciple like Shi Mu on this day, he would definitely not let the chance slip .

“Alright then . How about eight hundred spirit stones? It can’t be any less than that . Oh, I forgot to mention I have a few medicinal herbs that are mainly used to feed spirit pets . Just one pill is enough to improve the physical strength of the spirit animal drastically . I’ll give this as a token to Cai,” Qin Shi said as he handed over a cyan jade bottle containing nearly one hundred pills . A strong scent filled the air .

Shi Mu could not smell anything, but as soon as Cai got a whiff, his eyes began to glow red and his body swayed a little out of eagerness .

Cai took a few glances at Shi Mu but did not say anything . Shi Mu could clearly sense the desire in Cai’s eyes . His brows wrinkled slightly and he calculated if he should give in for Cai’s sake or not .

“Alright then . ”

Since Cai started following him on his adventures, he had been rushing to his secluded cultivation and had only given him a few spirit stones to consume . All this time, he had barely taken note of Cai’s other needs, which left him feeling a little guilty . If Cai were to get stronger as well, it would help him immensely in the future .

Qin Shi was very pleased and waved a red-hot gourd . It was engraved with Daoist rune patterns that warped the space around it .

“This gourd is actually a storage device and I’ll give it to you . The Yang Zhi Pills are inside it,” Qin Shi said .

Shi Mu’s eyes flashed slightly . He took the gourd and explored it with his spirit sense . The five hundred Yang Zhi Pills were stored inside . From a distance, it looked like there were many fireflies flying within the storage space .

Qin Shi handed the medicinal herbs over to feed Cai then handed the Clear-Boned Purifying Pill to Shi Mu as well . Shi Mu unleashed his Xuanling wall and transferred five hundred points to Qin Shi . After the payment was completed, eight hundred top-quality spirit stones were sent to Qin Shi through his storage ring .

“Brother Shi Mu is indeed a man of his word . If you have any more alchemical needs in the future, you’re welcome to come to me,” Qin Shi patted his chest and promised .

“Alright . If it’s necessary, I won’t hesitate,” Shi Mu laughed heartily . In the end, both sides were happy with the outcome .

Shi Mu did not remain there much longer and soon took his leave .

As soon as they walked out of the medicinal herb center, Cai yelled, “Shi Mu, hurry up and give me a spirit pill . ”

Shi Mu took out the cyan jade bottle and retrieved a pill .

Cai did not think twice and immediately swallowed it . As his eyes closed slightly, a faint yellow aura appeared around his body . He had a very satisfied expression on his face .

After that, Cai seemed to be drunk as his body swayed left and right .

Shi Mu’s face changed slightly and he checked Cai’s body with his spirit sense . He found nothing out of the ordinary, but the phenomenon seemed similar to the situation when he was able to fall into a deep sleep .

He was intrigued that this spirit pill was indeed as good as he had been told . He quickly waved his hand and placed Cai into the spirit pouch .

Just as Shi Mu was planning to leave, a voice came from the front . “Brother Shi Mu, what a coincidence meeting you here!”

A man in a green robe came forward . It was none other than Qing Zhangtian .

Shi Mu did not expect to meet Qing Zhangtian here and greeted him, “It turns out to be brother Qing . ”

“Hehe, you sure know how to keep a low profile . After the grand championships came to an end, you were officially promoted to an upper disciple . I haven’t had the opportunity to congratulate you,” Qing Zhangtian’s eyes fell on the robe Shi Mu was wearing and filled with envy .

“You flatter me . I was only able to be promoted through luck . If you had a different opponent, with the strength you possess, you would’ve been made an upper disciple as well,” Shi Mu said with a laugh .

Qing Zhangtian shook his head and spoke with a sigh, “Let’s not talk about that anymore . ”

“Oh right, are you here to purchase some medicinal herbs?” Shi Mu asked .

“Yes! I’ve consumed so many over the past ten years and ran out . I’ve been coming here to stock up on supplies . They say that Zhao Ji was taken away by the followers of the sect . If his location is still unknown, there’s more of an opportunity for me . I don’t want to get left behind,” Qing Zhangtian explained .

Shi Mu was taken aback as he was unaware of the news that Zhao Ji had been taken away by the followers of the sect .

“Well, if that is the case, I shall take my leave now . Goodbye, brother Qing . See you soon . ”

Shi Mu gestured in apology and summoned his green-winged flying carriage to take him away .

Before returning to his cave, he went to purchase more materials for his training .

As soon as Shi Mu returned to his cave residence, he immediately summoned Qi Feng and told him, “For the time being, I will be secluded in my chambers to train . All matters here will be handed over to you once again . ”

“Yes,” Qi Feng quickly replied .

“Also, if anything happens in the Holy Land, you have to collect more information on my behalf . Tell me when you have everything in hand,” Shi Mu said when he recalled the news about Zhao Ji .

Qi Feng nodded . “Your wish is my command, young master . ”

Shi Mu waved his hand to dismiss him and Qin Feng quickly bowed one last time before retiring .

Shi Mu sat for a moment then stood up again and flew away .

It did not take long for him to arrive at the spirit fountain near the cave residence . He quickly placed a barrier of light around his cave residence . In just a blink of an eye, the cave was covered by a strong yellow light .

In the secret chambers of his residence, Shi Mu sat cross-legged with a calm expression . He silently adjusted the inner qi in his body and placed the fiery red gourd at his side . After half a day, his state of mind had completely calmed down . He immediately raised his hand and a Yang Zhi Pill flew out of the gourd and into his mouth .

He body lit up with a ray of red light as heat spread from his lower abdomen . His body was burning slightly and he felt a little pain .

In Shi Mu’s heart, he was shocked yet happy at the same time . He quickly summoned the Art of Breeding A Strong Evil Ape with the assistance of the medicinal herb’s refining power . The flames had also gathered around his body .

After two or three days, Shi Mu finally opened his eyes and a glimpse of hope flashed past them .

The Yang Zhi Pill was not an all-powerful elixir, but it was undoubtedly strong .

At this rate, he would be able to reach the mid-level of his cultivation before he knew it .

As for breaking through to his late stage, he had already come up with several ideas . With the Clear-Boned Purifying Pill, he had at least a 50% chance of success .

Shi Mu sighed and waved his hand . A light flashed in his palm and a jade slip appeared . It was none other than the one that contained the Eighteen Staves Through Heaven .

He had already made up his mind to learn more about this particular staff set .

During his time in the grand championships, the power of the Eighteen Staves Through Heaven came as a surprise to him . If he could fully understand the extent of the technique, his strength would definitely grow .

…

Time passed by fast and in the blink of an eye, three years oassed .

On this particular day, several of the attendants were busy in the spirit field located near the cave residence .

One of the young attendants glanced at the residence that was blocked by a barrier of life and sighed .

“The young master sure is pushing himself . He’s spent most of his time in meditation . ”

“Of course, unlike you slacking off in your practice . Without his preservation, he wouldn’t be able to achieve what he has,” a slightly older attendant teased .

A little embarrassed, the young attendant scratched his head . In the next moment, he suddenly grimaced .

The barrier placed at the residence had vanished and the gate at the entrance opened up . A ray of red light flew out from within and went off into the distance, disappearing in a flash .

An overwhelming pressure came out of the red glow and swept through the group .

“That is… the young master?” The young attendant opened his mouth and said in disbelief .

The older attendant nodded with admiration in his eyes .

“Look at our young master . It seems that he’s made great progress . ”

Several other attendants heard this and could not keep the joy from their faces .

Shi Mu had gained so much strength through the years, the benefits for the attendants would naturally increase as well .

In a valley more than a hundred miles away from the cave residence, a ray of red light flew down like a meteor and landed on the ground . It was none other than Shi Mu .

His body was glowing red and shining . The qi he exuded was much stronger than before . He had reached the peak of his mid-level and he was only one step away from the late stage of cultivation .

Shi Mu’s brows wrinkled slightly . He turned his hand and a black light flashed on it . It was none other than the Wishful Steel Staff .

After three years of seclusion, he had made advanced in the Art Of Breeding A Strong Evil Ape, but he seemed to be stuck at the last stage of the technique . Apparently, something was keeping him from reaching this end goal .

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