64: Chalcedony

Lin Feng was already proficient in the refinement of the Foundation Establishment Pill, only lacking the last main ingredient, the Jade Marrow Ganoderma. Lin Feng had approached Ming Wufeng several times to inquire about purchasing the Jade Marrow Ganoderma, but Ming Wufeng consistently used the excuse that his shop did not have this Spirit Medicine, subtly hinting that Lin Feng should spend more time with his daughter.

How could Lin Feng not understand the old man's intentions? He merely humored him on the surface, planning to search for it himself in the Cangqing Market. Given his status as an Alchemist, after releasing the news, a Qi Refinement Perfection Cultivator named Xing Ke quickly approached him. This individual was a Loose Cultivator, and he informed Lin Feng that he knew of a place where Jade Marrow Ganoderma could be found.

Upon hearing the news of the Jade Marrow Ganoderma, Lin Feng immediately became interested and invited Xing Ke to his small courtyard to inquire in detail.

Xing Ke followed Lin Feng to his small courtyard. Lin Feng looked at Xing Ke, who appeared to be in his thirties or forties, somewhat refined, holding a folding fan, and sat opposite Lin Feng with a faint smile.

Lin Feng took the initiative to ask:

"Fellow Daoist Xing, could you please tell me the information you have about the Jade Marrow Ganoderma?"

Xing Ke looked at Lin Feng with a faint smile and said, "Fellow Daoist Lin, as for this information, hehe…" As he spoke, he rubbed his hands together towards Lin Feng.

"What do you need, Fellow Daoist? As long as I can do it, I will do my best!"

Lin Feng naturally understood Xing Ke's meaning and, without beating around the bush, directly asked.

"Since Fellow Daoist Lin is so straightforward, I, Xing, am not one to be coy. I will state my conditions."

Xing Ke saw Lin Feng ask directly.

Lin Feng's spirit was roused by the words, and he looked at Xing Ke with a serious expression: "Fellow Daoist, please speak!"

"Jade Marrow Ganoderma, this type of Spirit Medicine, once picked, can only be preserved for three months. After three months, its medicinal properties will rapidly diminish and wither. This is why it cannot be found on the market."

As an Alchemist, Lin Feng naturally knew this and nodded in agreement with Xing Ke's words.

Seeing Lin Feng agree with him, Xing Ke then informed Lin Feng.

"Fellow Daoist, I am also a Qi Refinement Perfection Cultivator and also greatly desire a Foundation Establishment Pill. However, I don't have enough Spirit Stones, so I can only hunt everywhere and gather some Spirit Medicine, but this method is too slow."

Lin Feng could only nod in agreement with Xing Ke. Xing Ke, seeing Lin Feng listening attentively, continued:

"And that Jade Marrow Ganoderma was something I discovered during a hunt. There is a Dragon Dragon Snake there, whose strength is comparable to mine. However, the Jade Marrow Ganoderma is deep by the side of a water pool, making it difficult to obtain. Therefore, I hope Fellow Daoist will come with me to gather the Spirit Medicine, and after its successful refinement, I want one Foundation Establishment Pill."

Lin Feng listened to Xing Ke's request, pondered for a moment, and then looked at Xing Ke:

"Fellow Daoist Xing, I do indeed need the Jade Marrow Ganoderma, but you see, my cultivation is only at the Qi Refinement Middle Stage. My cultivation won't be of much help if I accompany you on an adventure. How about Fellow Daoist finds the Spirit Medicine, and I will refine it?"

"Fellow Daoist Lin, to be honest with you, Jade Marrow Ganoderma is an extremely precious Spirit Medicine. If it weren't for the fact that you are an Alchemist and need this medicine, and I guessed you were refining a Foundation Establishment Pill, I would not have come to you.

I don't trust inviting others to gather it with me. And if I were to face that Dragon Dragon Snake alone, I would have no problem on land, but that place is in a water pool, which is a bit tricky. That's why I invited you to come along."

Lin Feng nodded. Although he understood what Xing Ke said, Lin Feng still didn't want to leave Cangqing Market. He discussed it with Xing Ke again, and seeing Xing Ke's firm attitude, Lin Feng had no choice but to agree.

Lin Feng had been at Qi Refinement Perfection for several months, and now, his somewhat unstable Foundation due to taking Medicinal Pills had been solidified. He did not want to waste any more time.

Of course, Lin Feng's agreement to go together also came with his own condition: the Medicinal Pills must be refined in Cangqing Market, because it was impossible for him to carry the Spirit Medicine he had on him. Lin Feng presented himself as a Qi Refining Stage 6 Cultivator and Alchemist, stating that he did not trust Xing Ke.

Xing Ke readily agreed to Lin Feng's request. The two agreed to meet three days later and go together to the location of the Jade Marrow Ganoderma that Xing Ke had mentioned.

Although Lin Feng was not familiar with Xing Ke, with his reputation and connections in the market, he only needed to make a few inquiries.

Lin Feng didn't prepare much during these three days; instead, he wanted to first understand Xing Ke. After some investigation, Xing Ke was indeed as he described: he often went out hunting and gathering Spirit Medicine for his Cultivation, and he also rented some Spirit Fields in Cangqing Market, having been there for over twenty years.

Lin Feng felt that this person's credibility was not an issue and felt much more at ease. As a Qi Refinement Stage Alchemist, Lin Feng had to be careful and cautious.

Three days passed in a flash. Lin Feng and Xing Ke met outside the market. After meeting, one traveled in front, and the other followed behind. Since they had already set off, Xing Ke no longer concealed anything from Lin Feng.

The place they were going this time was a water pool next to Qing Lake. Beneath the water pool was a grotto, which he had discovered by accident. After entering the grotto, they would find the Jade Marrow Ganoderma.

Lin Feng followed Xing Ke all the way. Three days later, they arrived at the grotto. The light here was somewhat dim. The two arrived one after another until they reached the depths of the grotto, where there was another water pool inside the cave.

When the two arrived, Xing Ke did not proceed further but informed Lin Feng that the Jade Marrow Ganoderma was located past the water pool. However, once they approached the water pool, the Dragon Dragon Snake in the water would attack them from within the water pool. The Dragon Dragon Snake's strength was at the Peak of the first stage, and he warned Lin Feng to be careful.

In a moment, Xing Ke would be responsible for luring the Dragon Dragon Snake, while Lin Feng would be responsible for stealthily going around and picking the Jade Marrow Ganoderma.

After the two finished their discussion, Lin Feng applied an invisibility talisman to himself. Although applying it would still lead to detection, Lin Feng believed that at least it wouldn't attract the attention of the Dragon Dragon Snake.

Just as the two were almost ready, Lin Feng hid, and Xing Ke was responsible for luring the Dragon Dragon Snake. Their division of labor was clear. Xing Ke went directly to the edge of the water pool. As soon as he arrived, Xing Ke was attacked by a water arrow suddenly shot from the water pool. Xing Ke, who was already prepared, immediately dodged.

At this moment, a huge snake head emerged from the water pool, with two small bumps on its head, showing a tendency to grow horns. The giant snake was over ten meters long, as thick as an adult's double arms. Although this Dragon Dragon Snake was massive, its movements were exceptionally agile.

The Dragon Dragon Snake saw that Xing Ke had dodged the water arrow attack and had not retreated. This action naturally angered the Dragon Dragon Snake. The Dragon Dragon Snake immediately crawled out of the water pool and, at an extremely fast speed, approached Xing Ke, opening its gaping maw, intending to swallow Xing Ke whole.

Xing Ke naturally wouldn't sit idly by and fought with the Dragon Dragon Snake. He attacked the Dragon Dragon Snake while dodging, trying to provoke it. The Dragon Dragon Snake was finally enraged by Xing Ke's harassment and attacked Xing Ke like crazy. Xing Ke naturally wouldn't confront it head-on.

He slowly guided the Dragon Dragon Snake away. When the two gradually moved further from the location, Lin Feng emerged from a corner of a giant mountain. Lin Feng, with his movement Magical Artifact and spells fully activated, was like a ghost. He crossed the water pool, and after successfully picking the Jade Marrow Ganoderma, he immediately put it into a jade box.

After Lin Feng succeeded, he secretly left and, by the way, informed Xing Ke that he had succeeded. Bypassing the fight between the two, Lin Feng quickly exited the water pool. Lin Feng and Xing Ke had already agreed to rendezvous outside once they had succeeded.