Chapter 569: Leisurely

Chapter 569 -246: Leisurely

Qin Fang heard this and nodded gently.

‘That’s about what I expected.’

Although the giant python and giant tiger were both Exotic Species, to put it bluntly, they were only at the True Essence Realm.

The materials from their bodies really weren’t all that precious.

As for why they weren’t precious…

…while there are few Exotic Races within Great Yu’s borders, there are plenty on the Northern Border!

Senior Brother Yue Shan was stationed on the Northern Border year-round, fighting against the Demon Country.

Even if large-scale battles were rare, the various skirmishes and probes each year resulted in tens of thousands of dead Exotic Species.

Their corpses were basically all divided up among the Sects participating in the war.

And the Heavenly Gang Wuji Sect, of course, also got its share.

‘My Cultivation has reached Condensing Gang. In the future, I’ll probably have to go to places like the Northern Border…’

Qin Fang thought to himself.

He was well aware.

For the past ten-odd years, his days consisted of nothing but cultivation, traveling back and forth between Old Ox Back and the Sect. The Sect had assigned him almost no specific tasks… even when it was his turn to serve as the Sacrificial Hall Chief Steward, they had arranged for Senior Sister Wen, a capable helper, to assist him.

This was all because he was still very weak.

‘After all, I’m only in the True Essence Realm. What great use could I be?’

But as his Cultivation improved, some of the Sect’s practical affairs would sooner or later fall on his shoulders.

‘The Sect teaches its disciples and provides them with shelter, allowing them to grow quickly in a relatively safe and peaceful environment.’

‘The goal isn’t just to raise pigs.’

‘It’s for the disciples to give back to the Sect once they have grown strong.’

‘The world outside the Sect is far from peaceful.’

Never mind the Three Religions; even without them, the Sect still had all sorts of other tasks.

‘The Court and the Sects rule this world together. Since the Court granted the Sects such a transcendent status, the Sects naturally have to contribute in kind.’

After a few more pleasantries with the senior master, Qin Fang rose to take his leave.

He went straight to the Hundred Herbs Courtyard to find Master Wen.

Master Wen was as kind and gentle as ever. When she heard Qin Fang’s reason for visiting, she asked in some surprise, “There are Blood Evil Cloud Fruits in Great Yu?”

She didn’t pay much mind to the Snake Gall or the tiger penis; instead, she was very concerned about the Blood Evil Cloud Fruit.

‘She naturally knew the conditions required for a Blood Evil Cloud Fruit to grow.’

Qin Fang nodded and relayed Master Fan’s decision. Only then did Master Wen nod slightly and let out a soft sigh. “Although I spend all my time here in the Hundred Herbs Courtyard, I’ve still heard rumors that the Three Religions are stirring up trouble… Sigh, I just hope nothing too chaotic comes of it.”

Qin Fang nodded gently.

After her moment of reflection, Master Wen smiled and said it was no problem; she would help Qin Fang refine the Elixirs.

Then Qin Fang handed over ten thousand contribution points…

‘Refining Elixirs required not just the main ingredient, but also a large number of supplementary herbs. These herbs belonged to the Sect, not Master Wen, so of course there was a fee.’

Qin Fang decided to just donate the Snake Gall and tiger penis to the Sect and only have the Blood Amber Essence Pill refined.

In the end, not only did Qin Fang not spend any contribution points, he actually earned ten thousand.

‘Of course, it wasn’t such a coincidence. Master Wen had made up the difference on her own authority.’

Master Wen then told Qin Fang to come find her in seven days.

Qin Fang nodded. After chatting with Master Wen for a while longer, he simply went to the Scripture Room in the Hundred Herbs Courtyard to read.

‘After the lesson of the Void Boundary Orchid, Qin Fang was now more convinced than ever that in this Extraordinary World, knowledge was also a form of power.’

‘He also wanted to see if he could finally find any clues about the Treasure Plant deep in that cave.’

‘At the very least, he should first figure out what that Treasure Plant is, right?’

「Three days passed in a flash.」

Aside from reading, Qin Fang didn’t do any specific cultivation during these three days.

He also went to his master’s place every day…

…only to find that his master didn’t seem to be within the Sect.

So he went to find Master Fan and got his answer.

“There’s been a discovery over in Yanfang Prefecture.”

Master Fan then remembered that he hadn’t told Qin Fang about this matter yet.

“They found a cave over there that’s very similar to the Ancient Well you discovered. The Nanming Li Fire Sect sent someone to notify our Sect, and the Sect Leader took it very seriously. He ultimately decided to go with your master to check on the situation.”

Hearing this, Qin Fang’s brow furrowed. “Very similar to the Ancient Well?”

“Yes, and there are no other members of the Three Religions nearby… It seems our previous judgment was correct.”

Master Fan’s expression also grew grave and worried. “There must be other core locations. That Ancient Well was just a small part of their scheme.”

“An aura of such terrible filth and deadly resentment, and it was just a small outpost… It’s hard to imagine what grand scheme they’re plotting.”

Qin Fang’s brow furrowed tightly.

That’s right. Counting from when the Blood Luo Sect’s activities first came to light, it had already been over ten years—and that was just what he had discovered.

And what about before he discovered it?

How long had the Three Religions been planning and scheming for this? No one knew!

To plot and scheme for so long, their goal must be absolutely earth-shattering!

“It’s a pity these Cultists are all a bunch of diehard fanatics. If we could just learn their ultimate goal, we could deal with them more effectively…”

Master Fan sighed softly.

Qin Fang nodded gently.

When he left the main hall, his heart was heavy.

‘The schemes of the Three Religions are like a dark cloud hanging over everyone’s heads. There’s no telling when the torrential downpour might begin!’

He gazed at the sky and could only let out a soft sigh…

‘With this matter, I can only take it one step at a time. There is no other way.’

「When the seven-day period was up,」 Qin Fang went to the Hundred Herbs Courtyard, found Master Wen, and received the Blood Amber Essence Pills.

Master Wen smiled. “My luck was pretty good. I refined thirty-one of them.”

Qin Fang exclaimed in amazement, “Master, your Alchemy Skill is truly admirable.”