After transmigrating, I cultivated immortality by smelling the scent.

Chapter 37 Li Xinyan's Troubles

After Ye Xiaobai successfully mastered the refining of three first-tier pills, it was only natural that he was certified as a first-grade alchemist.

After becoming a first-grade alchemist, Ye Xiaobai no longer needed to spend a lot of time in the alchemy room.

On the day he left the alchemy room, Yang Xiaotian, the person in charge of the alchemy room, was saddened again. He had lost another capable assistant, and the new apprentices were not yet fully familiar with the place.

Wei Yize shouted, "Ye Xiaobai, I'll surpass you sooner or later!"

"I'll wait for you!" Ye Xiaobai said with a slight smile.

Before leaving, Yang Xiaotian gave Ye Xiaobai a copy of his tips on refining common first-tier pills. Ye Xiaobai was extremely grateful, as he was currently lacking pill formulas. First-tier pill formulas were relatively easy to obtain now. However, when Ye Xiaobai asked Yang Xiaotian for second-tier pill formulas, Yang Xiaotian refused outright, saying that second-tier formulas were extremely precious and Ye Xiaobai would have to find a way to obtain them himself.

After making inquiries, I learned that sects do have level-two pill recipes, but they require sect contribution points to exchange for them. Fortunately, even first-grade alchemists earn 1000 contribution points each month after completing their tasks, and 3000 contribution points can be exchanged for a level-two pill recipe. I heard that the Foundation Establishment Pill recipe is a level-three recipe, and it also requires contribution points to exchange for.

Ye Xiaobai's most important task right now is to raise his cultivation to the tenth level of Qi Refining before thinking about the Foundation Establishment Pill.

The storage bag he had obtained from that rogue cultivator had finally been opened after being burned by Ye Xiaobai's spiritual fire over this period of time.

Ye Xiaobai examined the items carefully. There weren't many, just a few thousand spirit stones, a few magic artifacts, and a cultivation manual. The manual recorded that the rogue cultivator, named Li Deyu, was originally an ordinary person who accidentally obtained a cultivation method and reached the Qi Refining stage. He wanted to join the Qingyun Sect, but unfortunately, his talent was too poor, and the Qingyun Sect rejected him.

He had intended to give up the path of cultivation and live a carefree life in the mortal realm, but unexpectedly discovered the Sea Red Fruit, which was also a spiritual fruit that Ye Xiaobai found in his cave.

This kind of sea red fruit can increase the probability of successfully establishing a foundation, which rekindled Li Deyu's hope for cultivation. Just as the sea red fruit was about to ripen, Li Deyu was ambushed after going out. Although he fought his way back to his cave, he died before he could eat the sea red fruit. This is how Ye Xiaobai got his chance.

Ye Xiaobai was originally worried that his talent was average and that a single Foundation Establishment Pill might not be enough to successfully establish his foundation. But now, with this Sea Red Fruit, his path to Foundation Establishment has become much smoother.

With this in mind, Ye Xiaobai intensified his cultivation, hoping to reach the tenth level of Qi Refining as soon as possible.

Without the help of elixirs, Ye Xiaobai's cultivation progressed slowly as expected. The Qi Refining Powder he had previously taken no longer had much effect, so Ye Xiaobai found a new type of elixir suitable for the Qi Refining stage—the Yellow Dragon Powder—and began refining it.

He started a fire to refine pills, adding ingredients such as pokeweed, five-phoenix grass, and sesame seeds. As expected, he failed several times. After starting the fire for the seventh time, Ye Xiaobai learned from his previous experiences in temperature control, spiritual energy control, and other aspects, paying close attention to the changes in the aroma of the ingredients during the refining process. This time, he finally succeeded.

Ye Xiaobai would not consider taking low-grade Huanglong Powder for the time being. He would only dare to take it if it was at least high-grade and the elixir poisoning was minimal, since he had been poisoned by elixir poisoning before.

After three days of continuous exploration and research, Ye Xiaobai finally grasped the changes in the aroma of each spiritual herb to the greatest extent possible, and successfully refined the high-grade Yellow Dragon Powder.

Ye Xiaobai was thrilled when he saw the golden-yellow Yellow Dragon Powder he had just refined. He couldn't wait to fly around on his sword, even though he couldn't fly very far yet.

After putting away the excess pills, Ye Xiaobai grabbed a Yellow Dragon Powder and swallowed it. Immediately, a surge of powerful spiritual energy coursed through his body. Ye Xiaobai immediately began to circulate his cultivation technique to refine this massive spiritual energy.

Two hours later, Ye Xiaobai finally finished refining it. Ye Xiaobai felt that his cultivation had improved significantly, and he would soon reach the tenth level of Qi Refining.

In the days that followed, Ye Xiaobai completed the sect's monthly tasks while refining high-grade Yellow Dragon Powder, which he then used to improve his cultivation.

Three months later, Ye Xiaobai's cultivation officially reached the tenth level of Qi Refining.

It's time for Ye Xiaobai to plan his foundation building.

However, having spent most of his time cultivating recently, Ye Xiaobai also planned to go out for some fresh air and adjust his condition.

Ye Xiaobai first went to the market to see how the Xiaoyao Restaurant was doing, since he also had a share in it.

As soon as Ye Xiaobai arrived at the entrance of Xiaoyao Restaurant, he found Li Minghan inside. He quickly greeted him, "Uncle Li, how have you been lately?"

"Hey, it's Xiaobai! Why haven't you come to visit in so long?" Li Minghan greeted Ye Xiaobai warmly.

"I've been quite busy with the inner sect lately. How's business at the shop? It seems like there aren't as many people as before," Ye Xiaobai explained.

"Don't even mention it. Now Fresh on Fresh is starting to open franchise stores. With so many hotels, business is naturally getting harder," Li Minghan complained.

"That's it."

"Oh, right, Xinyan is back too, and she brought a new friend with her. Why don't you go say hello?" Li Minghan said hesitantly.

"Alright then, since we've already come back and run into each other."

In the blink of an eye, Li Minghan led Ye Xiaobai to a luxuriously decorated private room. Before they even entered, they could hear Li Xinyan's voice.

"Zhao Deren, can you please stop following me around? It's really annoying!"

"Xinyan, I was just worried about your safety going out."

"This market is under the direct jurisdiction of the White Tiger Sect, so what danger could there be?"

Li Minghan knocked on the door and said, "Xinyan, Xiaobai is back to see you."

Hearing Li Minghan's voice, Li Xinyan quickly ran over and opened the door. She was initially delighted to see Ye Xiaobai, but quickly recovered and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Ye, you're here. Let's eat something together."

First came the familiar scent of apricot blossoms, then her even more captivating face. Ye Xiaobai was stunned, but quickly recovered and said, "Senior Sister, it's been a long time! How have you been?"

Before Li Xinyan could answer, Zhao Deren said, "Oh, so your surname is Ye. Which peak are you from? You're not still in the outer sect, are you?"

"This humble one is from Lingdan Peak!"

"Ah, so he's the apprentice who washes and dries spiritual herbs every day. Xinyan, I'm not trying to be mean, but this kind of apprentice has no future. You should avoid associating with him in the future."

Zhao Deren looked at Li Xinyan and earnestly tried to persuade her.

Li Xinyan quickly said, "Zhao Deren, say less."

"Indeed, I was once an apprentice, but now I'm a first-grade alchemist!" Ye Xiaobai said with a smile.

"Junior Brother Ye, you've actually become a first-grade alchemist! You're truly amazing!" Li Xinyan immediately cast an approving glance at him.

"A first-grade alchemist is nothing special; they can only refine a few low-grade fasting pills."

Ye Xiaobai ignored Zhao Deren and instead gave Li Xinyan a high-grade Yellow Dragon Powder that he had recently refined.

"Wow, it's actually a top-grade Yellow Dragon Powder! The best I usually take is a mid-grade Qi Refining Pill," Li Xinyan said, even more excitedly.

"You brat, even a top-grade Qi Refining Pill costs several hundred spirit stones! And it's priceless."

"Is it expensive? Senior sister, I have a few more here, I'll give them to you too!"

"Wow? All three are top-grade Yellow Dragon Powder!" Li Xinyan was taken aback. One Flower Spirit Stone could buy one, but four top-grade ones were very difficult to find.

"You brat, stop pretending to be something you're not. You're using your food money to please women!" Zhao Deren was still unconvinced.

"What's wrong with spending a fortune just to win a smile from a beautiful woman?"

Li Xinyan smiled slightly, took Ye Xiaobai's hand and walked out, saying to Ye Xiaobai, "When did you become so glib, Junior Brother?"

Ye Xiaobai felt the softness on his arm and said with a smile, "Is it wrong to say that Senior Sister is a beauty?"

"Xinyan, aren't you going to eat?" Zhao Deren shouted loudly as he watched the two figures leave.

"Keep it for yourself!" Li Xinyan left Xiaoyao Restaurant with Ye Xiaobai without looking back.