Chapter 78: Crimson Skull

Chapter 78: Crimson Skull

Three months later, the group of Spirit Bees cultivated by Wang Hong had recovered to a count of twenty thousand.

While only three months had passed in the external world, more than ten years had elapsed in Space. During this time, Wang Hong continuously fed the Spiritual Medicine he refined, occasionally modifying the formula to apply newly acquired pharmacological knowledge.

Currently, the color of the Spirit Bees had changed from the original green to pure black, and their physical strength had increased. They were no longer as frail as before, now resilient enough to withstand a gentle squeeze without perishing.Read latest chapters at nov(e)lbin.com Only

The cultivation level of the Spirit Bees had also reached the first level of Qi Cultivation, with some even progressing to the second level. However, they still couldn't pierce Wang Hong's skin. While their toxicity had increased, it posed little danger to Qi Cultivation cultivators. Their primary function remained inflicting pain.

Presumably, the reason for this was having only one poisonous flower. The new plants he propagated from the red flower had yet to bloom.

Wang Hong planned to refine additional poisons to supplement the Spirit Bees' diet and enhance their toxicity. Despite searching the market, he only found a few moderately toxic plants.

The Sect's Exchange Hall, similar to the Task Hall, consisted of rows of long tables where disciples could handle various exchange affairs.

The Exchange Hall managed the conversion of contribution points. Disciples could submit various Spiritual Objects in exchange for contribution points or use contribution points to acquire various treasures.

The exchange of Spiritual Objects for contribution points wasn't based on market prices but determined by the tier, rarity, and Sect's demand, with adjustments made regularly.

Overall, performing tasks to earn contribution points was more profitable than exchanging Spiritual Objects.

Wang Hong approached an empty spot, across from a slightly plump middle-aged female disciple, and handed her a Magical Weapon similar to the one in the Task Hall.

Taking the Magical Weapon, he quickly found the category for poisonous herbs in the Spirit Herb classification. Surprisingly, there were hundreds of highly toxic Spiritual Medicines.

It's worth noting that at the level of Immortal Cultivators, the number of toxins effective against cultivators was extremely limited.

Wang Hong couldn't help but marvel at the Sect's wealth. While Qingxu Sect excelled in alchemy, the use of poisons was a niche, with very few practitioners.

He selected three rare second-tier Medicinal Herbs: 200-year Ghost Worrier, 200-year Crimson Skull Flower, and a 600-year Devil Vine. Ghost Worrier cost 100 contribution points each, Crimson Skull Flower required 900 contribution points, and Devil Vine needed 2000 contribution points.

Having spent over a year in the Sect, Wang Hong earned contribution points mostly through monthly Sect tasks. After deducting the consumption of borrowing books from the Book Tower, he now had only two hundred contribution points left.

He retrieved a Jade Box from his Storage Bag, handed it to the middle-aged woman, who opened it, carefully examined its contents, and checked a book.

"This is a 500-year Scarlet Blood Ginseng, exchangeable for a thousand contribution points. The Spiritual Medicines you've chosen require a total of 3200 contribution points."

Wang Hong sighed internally. The exchange seemed a bit steep. The 500-year Scarlet Blood Ginseng could help Foundation Building cultivators break through a bottleneck, yet it was only worth a thousand points.

Hastily, he produced two more identical Jade Boxes, handed them to the woman, and she checked them meticulously.

Each time, he added a small drop to the Spirit Honey while continuing to feed Spiritual Medicine to enhance their strength.

After completing the training for the day, Wang Hong was walking back alone.

"Wang Junior Brother, please wait."

Wang Hong turned around to see Pan Yuan approaching. He wondered why Pan Yuan, with whom he had no prior interaction, was seeking him.

"I wonder what advice Senior Brother Pan has?" Wang Hong asked.

Pan Yuan caught up, smiling, "I heard Junior Brother Wang is raising a group of Spirit Bees. I wonder if there's any Royal Bee Jelly for sale?"

"I do have some Royal Bee Jelly. How much does Senior Brother Pan need?"

The first group of Spirit Bees Wang Hong bred in the Space had accumulated a considerable amount of Royal Bee Jelly after several times the normal passage of time.

"Just one or two ounces. Does that work?" He knew Royal Bee Jelly was produced in very small quantities. With Wang Hong's small group of Spirit Bees, at most, it would be half an ounce in a year.

Wang Hong calculated that half an ounce would be about a thousand drops. Going by the price he sold to Sun Er before, it would cost ten thousand Spirit Stones.

For a Qi Cultivation Disciple, this was a substantial sum. He doubted Pan Yuan could produce ten thousand Spirit Stones at once.

Earning over ten thousand Spirit Stones in one go among Qi Cultivation Disciples was too conspicuous and not a good thing. It was like a mortal suddenly finding a gold ingot, attracting envy from the neighbors.

"Senior Brother Pan is joking. There won't be that much Royal Bee Jelly. At most, half an ounce, and that's my accumulation over several years."

"Half an ounce is fine." Pan Yuan nodded with a smile, "Five thousand Spirit Stones."

Wang Hong pondered. Half an ounce was approximately a thousand drops, and based on the previous transaction with Sun Er, it would be worth ten thousand Spirit Stones.

"This... Junior Brother Wang, can we negotiate? I'm a bit tight on funds at the moment. How about you give me the Royal Bee Jelly, and I'll definitely repay you with Spirit Stones in three days, alright?" Pan Yuan expressed some difficulty.

"One hand pays the Spirit Stones, and the other hands over the goods. Please understand, Senior Brother Pan." After witnessing the dispute between Pan Yuan and Hu Hao last time, he couldn't trust him easily.

"Junior Brother Wang, don't be so reserved. I'll return the Spirit Stones to you in three days. We're fellow disciples, why bother about these few days?" Pan Yuan persuaded.

"Senior Brother Pan can also wait for three days before making the transaction, no need to rush for just a few days." Wang Hong suggested.

After a few more attempts at persuasion, seeing Wang Hong still unyielding, Pan Yuan didn't say anything more. He turned around and left without a word.

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