Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit
Chapter 127 - 102 White Jade Island! [Request for Monthly Votes!]

Chapter 127: Chapter 102 White Jade Island! [Request for Monthly Votes!]

Back in the room.

Chen Jichuan first took out two jade bottles and poured out the pills—

[Pill: Qi Eater Powder]

[Grade: None]

[Description: Refined by Shen Jingyuan, a direct disciple of Wuk Yuan Immortal Master from Jade Spring Mountain of Mysterious Nether Sea; greatly beneficial for postnatal-level cultivation.]

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[Pill: Innate Pill]

[Grade: None]

[Description: Refined by Wuk Yuan Immortal Master from Jade Spring Mountain of Mysterious Nether Sea; can open the Dantian, inspire the spirit, and increase the likelihood of advancing to the Innate realm.]

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Chen Jichuan used the "Insight Skill" to examine them and found that the Qi Eater Powder and Innate Pill matched Yus Chengbo’s earlier description, as well as the rumors he had heard over the past three years.

But the "Insight Skill" provided a more detailed analysis.

Through the pills, it could even reveal their creator.

"Qi Eater Powder is fairly simple; it doesn’t require Wuk Yuan Immortal Master to intervene. It can be refined by his disciples. The Innate Pill, however, is more complex and requires Wuk Yuan Immortal Master’s personal craftsmanship."

Chen Jichuan held the pills in his hand, looked at them closely, and sniffed their medicinal aroma, feeling a refreshing sense of joy.

He couldn’t help but think of "Shen Jingyuan."

"Shen Jingyuan is one of Wuk Yuan Immortal Master’s nine direct disciples, skilled in alchemy, and reportedly has a 70% success rate for refining Innate Pills."

"Yet he’s still stuck at the Innate Limit, Inner Strength’s tenth layer, unable to manifest the first strand of mana and break through to the Qi Refining Realm."

In fact—

It’s not just Shen Jingyuan. Among Wuk Yuan Immortal Master’s nine direct disciples, spanning two generations, all of them are stuck at the Innate Limit. Not a single one has successfully broken through.

This demonstrates the difficulty of Qi Refining.

And that’s with an alchemist as their master. For wild Innate cultivators, the challenges of breaking through are undoubtedly even greater.

"I wonder how long I’ll be stuck this time."

Chen Jichuan felt a weight on his heart.

But the good news was that even if he didn’t succeed in Qi Refining, he could still learn to refine "Qi Eater Powder" and "Innate Pills," allowing him to craft them in the future, both in reality and for profit.

White Jade City could gain two additional flagship products.

Chen Shaohu would also have greater support for his cultivation.

Not too shabby.

Moreover, Jade Spring Mountain offers more than "Qi Eater Powder" and "Innate Pills." It has pills suitable for postnatal, innate, and even Qi Refining layers of cultivation, which would be greatly beneficial for Chen Jichuan’s progress.

"The ’Jade Spring Pill Pavilion’ is Jade Spring Mountain’s shop for selling pills. It carries all sorts of pills produced by Jade Spring Mountain. Spending three years there as an assistant would be perfect for collecting various pill recipes."

"After three years, I’ll return to the mainland to ’visit family,’ and independently refine pills outside."

Chen Jichuan was making his plans.

After a while.

He put away the pills and reached into his robe to retrieve the jade scroll recording twelve basic techniques. Pressing it against his brow, he began to comprehend them.

...

A month flew by.

On this day—

The skies were clear, and the sea breeze gently blew.

Chen Jichuan stood at the bow of the ship, gazing into the distance. Ahead, he saw an island resembling pure white jade situated on the water.

The island wasn’t large, similar in scale to Jade Spring Island.

Near the island were scattered tiny islands, dotting the sea.

"That’s White Jade Island!"

Beside Chen Jichuan, a middle-aged man in a long robe spoke aloud.

"Sculpted from white jade—no wonder it’s called ’White Jade Island.’"

Chen Jichuan, hearing this, turned his head and offered the robed man a smile.

This man was none other than Xu Tianfang, a senior uncle from the sect who was accompanying him on this journey to White Jade Island.

Within Jade Spring Mountain, under Wuk Yuan Immortal Master, there were nine second-generation direct disciples. Though some were out in the world and others were in long-term seclusion, only Shen Jingyuan and two other disciples appeared frequently on the mountain.

The rest might have long perished outside.

But since Wuk Yuan Immortal Master didn’t mention them, no one could say for certain.

For now, they were counted among the nine second-generation direct disciples.

Beneath the second generation, there were twelve third-generation registered and direct disciples, most of whom were disciples of Shen Jingyuan, Chu Jiangnan, and Zhou Ye.

For instance, Yus Chengbo was under Zhou Ye’s tutelage.

Xu Tianfang, on the other hand, was under Chu Jiangnan’s guidance.

Regardless of whether they were second-generation or third-generation disciples, those who remained on Jade Spring Mountain were the crème de la crème, all Innate cultivators.

Yus Chengbo, though dull in aptitude, was nearly ninety years old and still remained at the Innate First Realm.

Xu Tianfang, much more talented, was under sixty yet had already reached the Innate Third Realm, transforming Inner Strength into True Qi. He was also highly skilled in pharmacology and alchemy.

This time, heading to White Jade Island, Chen Jichuan was to serve as an assistant, while Xu Tianfang would replace the previous senior brother as the shopkeeper.

"White Jade Island lacks spiritual energy, mineral veins, and spiritual medicines. It’s a barren land unattractive to any sects. However, at some point, cultivators began trading freely on the island, eventually shaping it into a large market hub within the Mysterious Nether Sea region."

Xu Tianfang, unlike the reserved Yus Chengbo, was quite talkative and offered an animated explanation of White Jade Island’s origin and rise.

Chen Jichuan listened attentively, gaining deeper insight about the island.

Over three years on Jade Spring Island, he had learned much about its surroundings and the Mysterious Nether Sea. Naturally, he’d heard of White Jade Island’s lively marketplace.

Rumor had it that there were pills, talismans, magic artifacts, and even spirit beasts readily available on the island.

Chen Jichuan felt deeply curious and eager to broaden his horizons.

Knowledge is power.

This proverb held true even in the Immortal Cultivation World.

In a world filled with countless wonders and billions of magical techniques, the more you know, the better prepared you are for unexpected situations, and the less likely you are to be intimidated or deceived by others.

"Aside from pills, magic artifacts, and talismans, White Jade Island also boasts fine food, exquisite wine, enchanting beauty—they’re all breathtaking..."

Xu Tianfang talked endlessly, and as he neared the end, his tone became a bit mischievous.

Chen Jichuan would occasionally chime in with a comment or two.

Soon, White Jade Island came into view.

...

Contrary to the bustling marketplace he had imagined, White Jade Island was relatively quiet. Conversations between people were conducted in hushed tones, with few loud voices to be heard.

Chen Jichuan was momentarily stunned but soon understood: "The people on White Jade Island aren’t ordinary folk; they’re extraordinary individuals who’ve set foot on the path of immortal cultivation. Take Xu Tianfang, for instance—an Innate Third Realm cultivator who serves as the shopkeeper of a pill pavilion on the island. While he may not be noteworthy to Qi Refining Immortal Masters, he is, nevertheless, a figure of esteem in the eyes of ordinary mortals."

On this island, who knows how many Innate cultivators and other high-ranking masters reside? How could common folks dare to shout and holler?

Shaking his head.

Chen Jichuan followed Xu Tianfang straight to the Jade Spring Pill Pavilion.

Along the way, there were various shops, each with its own unique charm.

For instance, there was an Artifact Workshop shaped like a hammer, making its specialty instantly recognizable.

Another, a Beast Garden specializing in the sale of spirit beasts, was stylized in the form of a qilin.

The designs were diverse and eye-catching.

But as they traversed the streets, there were no street stalls in sight. Whether that was due to their chosen route or a prohibition against vending stalls on White Jade Island remained unclear.

Amid his idle musings, a voice suddenly reached his ears—

"We’ve arrived."

Chen Jichuan looked ahead, spotting a three-story building shaped like a pill bottle. Above it hung a sign that read—

"Jade Spring Pill Pavilion."

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The Jade Spring Pill Pavilion specialized in the trade of pills, spiritual medicine, and medicinal ingredients.

The pills sold were exclusively produced by Jade Spring Mountain.

As for spiritual medicine and medicinal ingredients, the pavilion offered both sales and procurement services.

With the renowned name of Wuk Yuan Immortal Master as its golden seal, business at the Jade Spring Pill Pavilion was thriving. It wasn’t solely frequented by cultivators unable to reach Qi Refining; even some Qi Refining cultivators would place orders for Spirit Pills intended for consumption during the Qi Refinement Realm.

Spirit Pills could only be refined by Wuk Yuan Immortal Master.

At Jade Spring Pill Pavilion, customer requests and bids for Spirit Pills were merely recorded, then relayed to Wuk Yuan Immortal Master. If the offered price was suitable, he would take on the order; if not, it was disregarded.

Most transactions were conducted through barter.

Such dealings weren’t common. Cultivators with previous ties to Wuk Yuan Immortal Master would often approach him directly rather than go through the pavilion.

As a result, the pavilion’s main customer base comprised of postnatal and innate cultivators who were considered less prestigious.

"Jade Spring Pill Pavilion!"

Following Xu Tianfang into the pavilion, Chen Jichuan observed rows of counters displaying a myriad of pills. Beside each pill were wooden plaques indicating their uses, prices, and other details.

Qi Eater Powder, Essence Energy Pills, Calming Pills, Awakening God Pills...

Dozens of varieties dazzled the eye.

There were pills for cultivation support, inner strength enhancement, relaxing the mind, and stabilizing emotions.

A comprehensive assortment.

Even "Innate Pills" were available for purchase.

"Three years."

"I aim to decipher all these pill recipes!"

Chen Jichuan resolved in his heart.

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From this day forward, Chen Jichuan settled on White Jade Island.

In the backyard of the Jade Spring Pill Pavilion were quarters for both the assistants and the shopkeeper.

But Xu Tianfang never stayed at the pavilion.

Shortly after arriving, he rented a residence in a secluded part of the island, hired a few servants, and spent his days peacefully cultivating and visiting friends, seldom remaining at the pavilion.

Chen Jichuan’s schedule involved working for ten days followed by a ten-day break, which was rather flexible.

Needing both time to cultivate and a private space for his secrets, Chen Jichuan imitated Xu Tianfang’s approach and chose not to reside at the pavilion.

He rented an inconspicuous courtyard on White Jade Island for rest and nightly practice. Likewise, he rented a deserted islet off White Jade Island called "Flying Bird Island" for three years. During his breaks, he would retreat to this tranquil island for uninterrupted solitude.

Time flew, and another month passed.

On his next cycle of rest days—

Instead of heading straight to Flying Bird Island, Chen Jichuan visited a shop known as "Hundred Crafts Workshop."

Upon entering—

A wave of heat greeted him.

Looking ahead, he saw a shirtless burly man wielding a hammer, clanging away at some tools. Without stopping his work, the man called out, "Take your time, little brother. Look around and see what you need—I’ll be done here shortly."

"Take your time, shopkeeper."

Chen Jichuan responded easily.

After a month on White Jade Island, he’d gained familiarity with the island’s customs. Most shops were modest operations with a single shopkeeper.

No assistants—just the shopkeeper running the place. When there’s merchandise, the shop is open; when sold out, the shopkeeper goes out to restock or scour for supplies personally.

It was only marginally better than street vending.

The "Hundred Crafts Workshop" was one such shop.

Chen Jichuan paid no mind to the shopkeeper’s whereabouts and began exploring the store on his own. The "Hundred Crafts Workshop" lived up to its name, specializing in various crafted items.

Swords, armor, even exotic items like Golden Silkworm Armor.

Its swords and blades were sharp, far from ordinary. Any of them, if brought into the mortal world, would be considered divine weapons.

The armors came in light and heavy varieties, with various designs, all extraordinary.

Beyond these—there were all manner of ores and strange materials.

Chen Jichuan examined them one by one but didn’t find what he required. Just as he thought of consulting the shopkeeper, the man approached him.

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