109: Hidden Cloud City

Lan Yudao returned to Silver Sparrow City as Lin Feng's Disciple. For convenience, Lin Feng also accepted Li Xuan as his Disciple.

Lan Yudao became the Senior Brother, and Li Xuan the second Disciple. Lin Feng became a hands-off manager, entrusting Li Xuan's guidance to Lan Yudao. At first, Li Xuan was a bit unconvinced, but after realizing how much his Senior Brother knew, he gradually became convinced.

Lin Feng had now basically mastered Magical Artifacts and began to attempt Artifact Refining Spiritual Artifacts. At the same time, he did not abandon his Alchemy and Talismans crafting skills. The conflict between the Human Race and Yao Race often occurred here. Although Human Race Cultivators frequently perished, Yao Beast Materials were very abundant. Therefore, Lin Feng found it very easy to acquire Yao Beast hides for both Artifact Refining and Talismans crafting in this place.

After a year, due to a continuous supply of Materials, Lin Feng's Artifact Refining skill improved rapidly. Coupled with Lin Feng's inherent knowledge of ancient Artifact Refining methods, the Spiritual Artifacts he refined were one or two tenths more powerful than those of the same stage.

Although the apparent increase in power was not significant, this one or two tenths difference in power could often determine the outcome of a battle at critical moments. Therefore, Lin Feng delved even deeper into the study of Artifact Refining skills.

Lin Feng not only made significant progress in Artifact Refining, but his Alchemy and Talismans crafting skills also did not fall behind. He utilized abundant Yao Beast Materials to constantly experiment with new Medicinal Pills and Talismanic Incantations. Gradually, his Alchemy and Talismans crafting levels also reached a new height.

Lan Yudao's and Li Xuan's Cultivation also progressed daily. As the Senior Brother, Lan Yudao set an example, not only Cultivating diligently himself but also frequently helping Li Xuan resolve his Cultivation doubts. Their relationship also became increasingly harmonious.

Lin Feng was now a Late-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator. His Alchemy skill was now considered one of the best Alchemy Great Masters in Silver Sparrow City. His technique had reached a certain height, and further improvement was very difficult.

Lin Feng had long since collected all the Materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill. The three main Spirit Medicines—yuan fruit, golden core grass, and condensing dew flower—and the auxiliary Spirit Medicines were all collected by Lin Feng long ago. At this point, seeing that his Alchemy skill could no longer improve, Lin Feng decided to begin refining.

To ensure the success rate of refining the Golden Core Pill, Lin Feng made ample preparations. He repeatedly studied ancient records on the refining of Foundation Establishment Pill, carefully selected an auspicious day and time, and began the refining of the Foundation Establishment Pill.

During the refining process, Lin Feng was fully focused, every step taken with utmost care, not daring to be negligent in the slightest. The control of the flames, the timing of adding the medicinal ingredients, the injection of spiritual power, the perfect Fusion of the three main Spirit Medicines with the auxiliary Spirit Medicines—everything proceeded under Lin Feng's precise control. Time seemed to freeze at this moment; only the crackling of the flames and the subtle sounds of the medicinal ingredients melting remained in the entire Alchemy chamber.

After several hours of careful refining, a rich Pill Formula fragrance finally emanated from the furnace—the unique aroma of the Foundation Establishment Pill, dense and mellow. Lin Feng's heart filled with joy, knowing that the most crucial step was about to arrive.

He took a deep breath, concentrating all his spirit, preparing to welcome the moment the Foundation Establishment Pill emerged from the furnace. As the furnace lid slowly opened, three golden, shimmering Golden Core Pills came into view. They emitted a dazzling light, as if containing infinite power.

Lin Feng carefully took out the Golden Core Pills, meticulously examining the three results of his countless efforts and hard work. These three Golden Core Pills not only represented the Peak of his Alchemy skill but were also crucial for the improvement of his Cultivation.

He nodded with satisfaction, placing the Golden Core Pills into a jade bottle, preparing to consume them when the time was ripe.

The Foundation Establishment Pill could help Cultivators increase their Core Formation rate by two tenths when Breaking Through from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core. Although Lin Feng had the Cultivation bonus from entries and possessed the Five Elements Spiritual Body, his Spiritual Root Aptitude had not improved. Therefore, Lin Feng estimated his Core Formation rate to be only two tenths.

Even with the help of the Foundation Establishment Pill, he only had a four-tenths chance. As for the other Medicinal Pill, the Golden Core Pill, although Lin Feng had the Pill Formula, he currently only had the most difficult to collect nine yang flower among the three main Spirit Medicines. As for the other two, dragon blood grass and purple cloud vine, there had been no news of them.

These two Spirit Medicines were extremely rare. Not only were their growing conditions harsh, but even a slight carelessness during harvesting would cause them to lose their medicinal properties. Therefore, even Lin Feng found them quite troublesome.

To find these two Spirit Medicines, Lin Feng decided to leave Silver Sparrow City. Silver Sparrow City was merely a small border town of the Human Race, and it was not easy to find information about the two Spirit Medicines there. Therefore, Lin Feng decided to travel to some of the larger Human Race Cultivator cities on the Demon Spirit Continent to see if he could find these two Spirit Medicines.

Only Lan Yudao and Li Xuan knew about Lin Feng's departure from Silver Sparrow City. Considering that Lan Yudao's Physical Body was now Liu Feng's, Lin Feng cautioned him to pay more attention to his safety before leaving Silver Sparrow City.

To the southwest of Silver Sparrow City, near the sea, there was a large Human Race Cultivation city called Cloud Hidden City. This city was an important stronghold for Human Race Cultivators on the Demon Spirit Continent. Cloud Hidden City was not only grand in scale but also gathered many high-stage Cultivators and rare resources, making it an ideal place for Lin Feng to search for dragon blood grass and purple cloud vine.

Lin Feng set off alone for Cloud Hidden City. Cloud Hidden City was quite far from Silver Sparrow City, with many Yao Beast territories and several Human Race cities in between. Lin Feng endured hardships along the way, not only having to avoid those Yao Beasts with strong territorial awareness but also constantly guarding against the prying eyes of other Cultivators.

At this time, Lin Feng was traveling with another Cultivator named Yuming Tower, who had a Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation. He and Lin Feng met while crossing a large mountain. At that time, they were blocked by a group of bandit Cultivators. Because Lin Feng was an Artifact Refiner and Talisman Maker, he had many Talismans and Spiritual Artifacts.

And this Yuming Tower was very good at beast taming. He possessed a second-tier Spirit Beast with considerable combat power. Together, the two quickly repelled the bandit Cultivators.

In the subsequent journey, Yuming Tower and Lin Feng conversed happily, both highly recognizing each other's strength. Since their destinations were the same, they decided to travel together.

Along the way, the two encountered many troubles, but with their respective methods, they resolved them one by one. Yuming Tower greatly admired Lin Feng's Artifact Refining skills and Talismans crafting level, and Lin Feng also praised Yuming Tower's beast-taming abilities endlessly.

After several days of travel, the two finally arrived at the outskirts of Cloud Hidden City. Looking from afar, Cloud Hidden City's walls were towering and its Aura magnificent. People came and went at the city gate, making it bustling and lively.

Lin Feng and Yuming Tower arrived at the city gate, paid the entrance fee, and then entered this large city of Human Race Cultivators. Upon entering the city, the two were attracted by the prosperous scene inside. Shops lined both sides of the street, and various rare Materials and Magic Treasures were dazzling.

Lin Feng and Yuming Tower walked around, inquiring about information regarding dragon blood grass and purple cloud vine.