Cultivation Begins with Skill Points
Chapter 384 - 382: Ying He True Inheritor

Chapter 384: Chapter 382: Ying He True Inheritor

"When you go in, don’t speak randomly or look around."

"Yes."

Zhong Lin nodded and said no more, but his eyes glanced around.

The entire Juying Peak was shrouded in mist, surrounded by strange mountains and rocks, exotic flowers and herbs, and even some spiritual beasts running around leisurely, not fearing humans. Most of them looked fluffy, such as rabbits, foxes, and small dogs.

After a short flight, the two of them arrived halfway up the mountain.

They saw a mist-covered palace on the mountainside. As soon as they walked in, a powerful force came from the void, directly enveloping Zhong Lin’s entire body.

Zhong Lin’s face changed dramatically. He reflexively circulated his pill essence to struggle, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t break free.

His heart stirred, realizing this must be the work of a strong member of the Juying Association, so he stopped struggling.

In a flash, Zhong Lin was taken into an alchemy room.

Zhong Lin glanced around. The alchemy room in front of him was extremely similar in layout to the one in his own courtyard but was enlarged tens or even hundreds of times, making the area very spacious.

The most striking feature was the enormous pill furnace in the center of the alchemy room, which was more than ten people tall. It shimmered with flowing light, and something akin to talismans seemed to appear and disappear within, coiling with carvings of divine beasts like dragons, phoenixes, and qilins, making the entire pill furnace resemble a mighty giant god holding up the sky.

Just one look was enough to captivate Zhong Lin with the Supreme Pill Furnace.

Only a Pill Master could understand the significance of a good pill furnace for alchemy—this pill furnace was undoubtedly a mystical artifact and of the highest quality at that.

Near the pill furnace were two people, one of whom was Chu Yu, while beside her sat a woman in a black robe.

The woman looked to be in her twenties, with delicate features and a cold expression that created an impression of being distant by a thousand miles, yet she exuded a specific intellectual aura unique to women in science and engineering, making Zhong Lin feel as if he had returned to his university days in his previous life.

"Zhong Lin, this is the true disciple Sister Ying He. Hurry and salute," Chu Yu urged.

Zhong Lin was startled. Ying He was the sister of Ying Ju, the master of Juying Peak, and was also a true disciple. Most importantly, Ying He was an Eighth-grade Alchemist.

What is the concept of Eighth-grade?

Put it this way!

There are only nine grades for pill masters, and anyone who reaches the eighth grade is undoubtedly a master in the Alchemy Dao. The elixirs refined by an Eighth-grade Alchemist are beneficial even to supreme experts in the Nirvana Realm.

Ying Ju’s rapid cultivation was largely supported by her sister providing her with elixirs.

In the domain of alchemy, it’s relatively easy to reach the seventh grade, but eighth-grade alchemists are rare. As for the ninth grade...

In the entire Heavenly Sword Sacred Land, there is only one, and such a person is a revered guest of King Realm and Emperor Realm Martial Artists, as elusive as the Divine Dragon.

Zhong Lin never expected to meet the Ying He True Inheritor at Juying Peak—such an eighth-grade grandmaster-level alchemist is not someone you can just meet on a whim.

Zhong Lin dared not be negligent. He quickly cupped his hands and respectfully said, "Outer Disciple Zhong Lin, meets Ying He True Inheritor."

"Are you Zhong Lin?"

The Ying He True Inheritor looked Zhong Lin up and down, her brows slightly furrowed.

"I am indeed the disciple."

"Not bad, reaching the seventh grade at your age is considered an extraordinary talent, but to join the Juying Association, we’ll have to see your actual skill. Among the seventh-grade elixirs, which are you best at refining?"

"Disciple can only refine the Void Spirit Enlightenment Pill."

"Void Spirit Enlightenment Pill, is it? Very well, Chu Yu, go get the ingredients."

"Yes."

Soon, Chu Yu brought all the herbs needed to refine the Void Spirit Enlightenment Pill and placed them under the pill furnace.

The Ying He True Inheritor waved her hand and said, "Here are three sets of ingredients. As long as you can successfully refine even one Void Spirit Enlightenment Pill, you may join the Juying Association."

"Yes."

Zhong Lin nodded, found an empty space, and retrieved the Star-falling Giant Cauldron from his storage bracelet.

Zhong Lin had been quite satisfied with the Star-falling Giant Cauldron before, but looking at the giant mystical artifact furnace next to it, a feeling of contempt involuntarily arose in his heart.

Damn, comparing goods really makes you want to throw them away!

Calming his slightly agitated mind, he waved his right hand, and the Yin Ruins Dragon Fire roared to life from the bottom of the pill furnace, sending waves of fiery energy throughout the alchemy room.

Zhong Lin was already well-versed in refining the Void Spirit Enlightenment Pill. During the process, his movements were elegant and pleasing, displaying a grandmaster’s demeanor.

This scene caused the always-silent Ying He True Inheritor’s eyes to sparkle with divine brilliance.

After a while, accompanied by a burst of elixir fragrance from the Star-falling Giant Cauldron, Zhong Lin lifted the lid of the pill furnace, and under the force, a Void Spirit Enlightenment Pill leaped out.

"Senior Sister, please appraise it."

Zhong Lin respectfully handed over the jade bottle containing the Void Spirit Enlightenment Pill.

Ying He did not receive it but offered a rare smile on her usually cold face.

"Not bad, your foundation is solid. With this token, you may henceforth directly enter my alchemy room."

As she spoke, a small jade token flew into Zhong Lin’s hand.

"Chu Yu, take him to see Ye Yu."

"Yes."

Chu Yu’s face was full of joy. After bowing to Ying He, she pulled Zhong Lin out of the alchemy room.

As soon as they were a short distance away from the alchemy room, Chu Yu couldn’t hold back her excitement any longer and exclaimed, "Zhong Lin, your opportunity has arrived. I didn’t expect that today Sister Ying He would personally oversee the Juying Association and even give you this token."

"What is this token used for?"

Zhong Lin curiously felt the palm-sized token, crafted entirely from white jade with a lotus flower on one side and the word ’Command’ on the other. It looked extremely ordinary, with no special features.

Chu Yu rolled her eyes at Zhong Lin: "You really are... Let me put it this way: the Juying Association was founded by Sister Ying Ju and Sister Ying He, but most of the time, it’s managed by Sister Ying Ju. Sister Ying He only alchemizes and doesn’t engage with worldly matters. This token has only been given to three people by Sister Ying He.

Having this token means you are directly under Sister Ying He’s jurisdiction, and no one else can control you. Almost all the powers of the Juying Association will be open to you.

Moreover, with Sister Ying He’s guidance, your cultivation will surely progress rapidly. Anything Sister Ying He casually reveals from her possession will be immensely beneficial to you.

Now, do you understand its value?"

Zhong Lin raised an eyebrow: "That does seem quite valuable."

Becoming a true disciple indisputably requires reaching the Life and Death Realm. Such cultivation is supreme anywhere, not to mention Ying He is an eighth-grade alchemist. You should know that every alchemist is wealthy, even super-rich. Even a little exposure from their wealth is enough for ordinary martial artists to flourish.

"Good to know, eh, alchemists really are in demand! Too bad I don’t have a talent for alchemy."

Chu Yu wore a face full of envy, jealousy, and resentment, looking at Zhong Lin with eyes filled with a desire to trade places.

"Let’s go, we’re off to meet Sister Ye Yu."