Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1529 - 811: News

"Excellent brew, far superior to the Spiritual Tea you provided back at headquarters!" Within the conference hall of the Central State Commerce's Dongqi Continent outpost, Master Ren Mu savored a mouthful of the Spiritual Tea and exclaimed in admiration.

Naturally, Li Shiming had supplied this Fourth Grade Spirit Tea. Following decades of isolation in cultivation, the original stock he produced had been largely exhausted by external demands.

His skills now far exceeded those from earlier times, particularly in his mastery of the spatial elements within the refining chamber, which had elevated the Spirit Tea's overall excellence.

Even during Master Ren Mu's own seclusion, his esteemed position ensured that no Cultivator would short him on the Fourth Grade Spirit Tea he deserved.

Thus, upon emerging from seclusion, he sampled the Fourth Grade Spirit Tea that Li Shiming had personally brewed.

"If it suits your taste, I've just prepared a fresh batch of Fourth Grade Spirit Tea, and I'll pass it along to Mr. Liu for your benefit!" Li Shiming replied with a grin.

"That sounds perfect. I'll handle your matter once I'm back. Are you truly set on staying away from the Central State Commerce?" Master Ren Mu inquired, a smile playing on his lips after hearing the offer.

He persisted in his efforts to convince Li Shiming, yet the latter's resolve remained unshakable.

"I seek a peaceful relationship with the Central State Commerce!" Li Shiming affirmed his position clearly.

Despite the betrayal from the Central State Commerce's main base, Li Shiming had struck back hard against them. The riches gained from eliminating two Great Cultivators and seizing a distant trading convoy had fully resolved any lingering disputes.

With Master Ren Mu extending an olive branch for peace, Li Shiming had no desire to extend the feud further.

In particular, after listening to insights from Master Liu Ziyun and Master Ren Mu regarding the Central State Commerce's inner workings, Li Shiming realized the treachery stemmed from a single group inside and didn't reflect the whole organization.

Indeed, only someone like Master Ren Mu could deftly manage the fallout from Li Shiming taking down two Great Cultivators.

"Mr. Li, should we require Great Cultivator Spirit Pills down the line, might we still request your services for Alchemy?" Master Liu Ziyun, who had stayed quiet until now, interjected abruptly.

Ever since Li Shiming, the skilled Alchemy Master, departed, Master Liu Ziyun endured heavy backlash from longtime patrons, as the other Alchemists' expertise fell noticeably short.

Without the benchmark of Li Shiming's superior Alchemy techniques, the shortfall might have gone unnoticed, but the disparity made the resources and fees from loyal customers seem utterly inadequate.

"Such collaboration is definitely feasible, though I'll be journeying for several years. When I find a stable spot, I'll reach out to Mr. Liu!" Li Shiming pondered briefly before nodding in agreement.

Now that the rift with the Central State Commerce was mended, there stood no barrier to joint Alchemy endeavors.

Above all, Li Shiming's own path in cultivation demanded vast quantities of Great Cultivator Spirit Pills. While building his reputation might attract numerous requests from Great Cultivators,

his reach was limited to a single continent, unlike the Central State Commerce's vast connections that drew Alchemy orders from across multiple lands.

Each cultivation breakthrough required five Great Cultivator Spirit Pills from Li Shiming, and after establishing himself, his needs would skyrocket.

"Then it's agreed! I'll look forward to your word, Mr. Li!" Master Liu Ziyun exclaimed, barely containing his thrill.

His gaze gleamed brightly. Through the years, he'd endured endless frustration, unable to secure any Alchemy Master once Li Shiming's Great Cultivator Spirit Pills ran dry.

He'd hoarded every Great Cultivator Spirit Medicine that came his way, holding out for Li Shiming or someone of equal prowess.

At last, Li Shiming's commitment gave purpose to his stockpile of Spiritual Medicines.

The wait of a few years, or even a decade, posed no hardship; he could bide his time.

Having already endured decades of delay, this period would allow him to gather even more Great Cultivator Spirit Medicines.

"Mr. Li, I'd like to commission your Alchemy for my own Spirit Pills as well!" Master Ren Mu, now fully aware of Li Shiming's Alchemy talents, chimed in with a nod and a smile.

Through fierce combat and open discussion, long-held resentments dissolved, and Li Shiming gained a true ally in Master Ren Mu.

Li Shiming made his way back to the Ten Thousand Beast Sect and resumed his secluded cultivation once more.

Yet, to his surprise, a transmission soon arrived from the Central State Commerce.

"Shizhen, we're right outside your cave dwelling!" Li Shiming's meditative focus was broken by his master, Grandmaster Hu, who, accompanied by a handful of the sect's other Great Cultivators, had gathered at his cave entrance; Grandmaster Hu relayed the message via a communication spell.

Li Shiming sighed lightly. His cave abode was shielded by a Formation of his own design, allowing him to sense their arrival well in advance, so he'd already begun wrapping up his session.

"Master, what occasion draws you here? And why do so many have the moment free?" Li Shiming unsealed his cave entrance and greeted Grandmaster Hu with a warm smile.

Lately, every Great Cultivator in the Ten Thousand Beast Sect juggled demanding schedules, overseeing supplies and tackling the growing demands of sect operations.

With the expansive new domains under their control—freshly claimed and short on manpower—each Great Cultivator's duties had multiplied dramatically.

From what Li Shiming recalled, the last time all Great Cultivators convened was during the dire siege when three sects and two mighty powers had pinned the sect inside the mountains.