Gripping the Soul Jade Ye Chen handed over, Li Yun cried out in disbelief, his gaze filled with blazing fervor.
This Soul Jade seemed to possess an infinite magic, causing Li Yun's body to tremble incessantly, his eyes brimming with excitement.
"Spirit Refining Technique... to think it's actually a Spirit Refining Technique! My heavens, this is truly heaven helping me!"
Li Yun simply couldn't believe it. The moment Mister Qian made a move, it was a Spirit Refining Technique.
One must know that the most important aspect of an alchemist's cultivation is the nourishment of spiritual power. However, ordinary alchemists generally only strengthen their spiritual power through alchemy or breakthroughs in cultivation realm.
The former involves continuously practicing alchemy to increase spiritual power, while the latter sees spiritual power break through alongside the cultivation realm.
Yet, whether through alchemy or realm breakthroughs, the growth of spiritual power is relatively slow. To truly become powerful is genuinely difficult, requiring no short amount of time.
This is an innate limitation on an alchemist's breakthroughs.
However, in this world, there are always exceptions. Beyond these two methods, there actually exists another special method—the Spirit Refining Technique!
What is the Spirit Refining Technique?
As the name implies, it is a method for cultivating spiritual power. Through continuous practice of the Spirit Refining Technique, one can constantly strengthen their spiritual power, far faster than ordinary means.
This is a method rumored to exist within the Dao of Alchemy that directly tempers spiritual power. However, these methods are only described in fragments within some ancient texts, and whether they truly exist remains a mystery.
Yet, only alchemists who have truly touched upon the Dao of Alchemy understand that Spirit Refining Techniques indeed exist in this world.
However, Spirit Refining Techniques cannot be as common as ordinary cultivation methods. Those who create these techniques must possess profound attainments in the Dao of Alchemy. Master alchemists are often exceedingly rare, leading to the Spirit Refining Technique being a legendary-level cultivation method for many alchemists.
Li Yun never imagined that he would one day actually obtain such a rumored treasure. Once he began cultivating it, the growth of his spiritual power would be several times faster than through repeated alchemy.
"Just who is this Mister Qian? To actually possess such a secret technique... why have I never heard of his name?"
Generally speaking, alchemists who master legendary secret arts like the Spirit Refining Technique should be renowned master alchemists who shake the world. Yet, why had he never heard any alchemy-related rumors associated with "Qian"?
Although puzzled, Li Yun knew these were Mister Qian's own secrets, and it was not his place to inquire further. This much he understood clearly.
Ye Chen said, "There's no need for excessive excitement. This is merely a simple Spirit Refining Technique, and only the first half at that. When you obtain all the medicinal ingredients, I will give you the second half of the technique."
Even though it was only half, it was enough to thrill Li Yun. One must know that even the most ordinary Spirit Refining Technique—looking across the entire Xia Feng Kingdom—let alone among One-Star Alchemists, even among Two-Star Alchemists, probably few possessed one.
After all, the Spirit Refining Technique could almost be called a legendary secret art.
Moreover, by cultivating this first half of the Spirit Refining Technique, he was confident he could break through to Two-Star Alchemist within six months.
Originally, he was on the verge of breaking through to the Two-Star level, likely within a year. But with the Spirit Refining Technique, he could compress that year down to just six months.
The speed during this period would be doubled!
This was the true efficacy of the Spirit Refining Technique. Even the most ordinary version could greatly boost cultivation speed—its effects were truly unimaginable.
The hundred thousand gold coins required to purchase the medicinal ingredients, though a considerable sum that even pained Li Yun, were insignificant compared to the Spirit Refining Technique.
Because the value of every Spirit Refining Technique far exceeded a hundred thousand gold coins. For many alchemists, it was simply priceless—too rare for every alchemist to obtain such a technique.
"Mister Qian, rest assured. I, Li Yun, will definitely gather these ingredients," Li Yun promised, thumping his chest. Whether it was Ye Chen's identity or this half of the Spirit Refining Technique, he had no reason to refuse.
Then he cautiously asked, "It's just... once all the ingredients are gathered, where should they be delivered?"
Ye Chen pondered for a moment. "Deliver them to the Ye Family. Just find Ye Chen, and he will contact me."
Li Yun was startled. Ye Chen—wasn't he that genius youth who once dazzled the entire Xia Feng Kingdom? Could he be Mister Qian's disciple?
He suppressed his doubts, expressing surprise, "I, Li Yun, understand."
The Grand Elders of the Hua and Tang Families sighed inwardly. That cripple from the Ye Family would likely become a figure of attention in Luo Feng City again because of this mysterious Mister Qian.
Finally, Ye Chen spoke again. "Li Yun, recently, I am lacking some funds..."
Before he could finish, Li Yun, quite consciously, took out a gold card. On it was a purple pattern. He smiled as he handed it over, saying softly, "Mister Qian, this is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it."
At the sight of this gold card, the Grand Elders of the Hua and Tang Families both narrowed their eyes slightly, surprise flashing within.
This was no ordinary gold card—it was a Purple Pattern Gold Card.
What is a Purple Pattern Gold Card? It is a gold card issued by a superpower on the Tian Du Continent, possessed only by a select few—each one either renowned or wielding significant authority.
One could say that possessing a Purple Pattern Gold Card meant one could withdraw large amounts of gold coins from almost any bank across the Tian Du Continent.
Moreover, each Purple Pattern Gold Card could overdraft at least a hundred thousand gold coins. Depending on the number of purple patterns on the card, the overdraft limit increased—more patterns meant more gold coins available.
The highest grade Purple Pattern Gold Card could have seven purple patterns.
But similarly, the Purple Pattern Gold Card was also a symbol of status. Not just anyone could possess one. Even if one were as rich as a nation, without meeting certain requirements, obtaining one was impossible.
Li Yun's ability to obtain a Purple Pattern Gold Card was entirely due to his status as an alchemist. Otherwise, even a Xiantian realm expert would find it difficult to acquire one.
Even with just one purple pattern, it was still a rare treasure.
Li Yun said, "Mister Qian, this is a Purple Pattern Gold Card. It contains seventy thousand gold coins to meet some of your needs. Although it only has one purple pattern, as long as you present this card at any bank, you can overdraft up to a hundred thousand gold coins."
Ye Chen was slightly surprised. In his previous life, he was not from the Tian Du Continent, so naturally, he didn't know the Purple Pattern Gold Card had such utility.
Moreover, Purple Pattern Gold Cards circulated only among a certain stratum of upper-class figures. Without reaching the corresponding level, it was impossible to learn about all this.
Regarding this Purple Pattern Gold Card gifted by Li Yun, Ye Chen didn't hesitate and directly accepted it. When needed, he would certainly use this card.
And from the brief explanation, he had roughly understood the card's utility. Merely holding this Purple Pattern Gold Card would likely allow him to avoid many troubles in various situations.
Because the existence of the Purple Pattern Gold Card was the best proof.
"If you encounter any difficulties in alchemy, you can go to the Ye Manor and find Ye Chen. He will convey your questions," Ye Chen said finally, as a form of gratitude to Li Yun.
Li Yun's face immediately lit up with joy. This was exactly what he hoped for—to receive guidance from an alchemist suspected to be Two-Star or even Three-Star and above was far more important than gold coins.
If money was lost, with his identity as an alchemist, earning it back was simple. But guidance from an alchemist above Two-Star was not something easily obtained. In his eyes, it was far more important than money.
As for that cripple Ye Chen at the Ye Manor, Li Yun naturally didn't suspect Mister Qian was Ye Chen himself. He was probably just a messenger conveying this Mister Qian's words.
However, the Grand Elders of the Hua and Tang Families sighed inwardly. With Mister Qian's words, Ye Chen would no longer be a cripple everyone could look down upon.