"Fortunately, the mission is not disgraced, and the Foundation Establishment Pill has been successfully refined."

Xu Ping smiled slightly, his expression calm and composed.

In fact, if he gave it his all, he could probably produce three pills.

But there was really no need; maintaining it at an average level was sufficient.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Xu."

Zhou Tianle couldn't hide the joy in his heart, his voice involuntarily rising a few notches.

Though, given Xu Ping's profound mastery in the path of alchemy, the likelihood of successfully refining the Foundation Establishment Pill was very high.

However, alchemy is always unpredictable; even the top alchemists dare not guarantee a hundred percent success rate.

There is always a risk of failure, after all.

Now, seeing this long-dreamed-of Foundation Establishment Pill successfully refined, the heavy stone that pressed on his heart for so long finally dropped.

"It's just my duty."

Xu Ping replied with a smile, then used mana to float the two Foundation Establishment Pills towards Zhou Tianle.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, you...what is this?"

Looking at the two pills in front of him, their colors glossy and bright, Zhou Tianle's face showed a hint of hesitation.

According to the unwritten rule for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill, if two pills are formed, one should be given to the alchemist.

"I have long succeeded in establishing my foundation, and I have no descendants, so this Foundation Establishment Pill isn't of much use to me."

Xu Ping smiled slightly and explained, "Besides, the spiritual beast inheritance that Fellow Daoist Zhou previously gifted to me is already precious enough to compensate for this session of alchemy."

To him, while the Foundation Establishment Pill is indeed valuable, the spiritual beast inheritance is evidently more useful.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, great kindness needs no thanks. Should you require anything of Zhou in the future, as long as it is within my ability, I will certainly not refuse."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Tianle spoke with a tone of sincere gratitude.

Now, with two Foundation Establishment Pills in hand, as long as fortune doesn't turn unfavorable, at least one Foundation Establishment Cultivator should arise within their clan, greatly enhancing the clan's strength as a result.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, you are too kind."

Xu Ping waved his hand and then said, "However, I hope Fellow Daoist Zhou can help me gather some ores for the Red Flame Golden Beetle to feed on."

"The higher the quality, the better!" he added as a final comment.

Although gathering ores is not a troublesome matter, it does consume a significant amount of time.

It's best to have Zhou Tianle gather them instead.

After all, they have many clan members, and they are quite familiar with the Red Flame Golden Beetle, so they naturally know what kind of ores to collect.

"A mere trifle! Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Xu!"

Zhou Tianle confidently replied, patting his chest.

Gathering these ores, indeed, wasn't a difficult task for him.

"Thank you, then, Fellow Daoist Zhou." Xu Ping thanked him with a smile.

The two of them then chatted casually for a while, the atmosphere harmonious.

Before long, Zhou Tianle stood up to bid farewell.

"I shall take my leave now; I will promptly collect the ores for Fellow Daoist Xu."

Zhou Tianle cupped his hands in salute, bowing respectfully.

"No rush, no rush, Fellow Daoist Zhou, there's no need to hurry, let everything proceed slowly."

Xu Ping said as he escorted Zhou Tianle out of the cave.

"Please stay, Fellow Daoist Xu."

Zhou Tianle politely returned the salute and then summoned a spiritual boat.

Stepping onto the spiritual boat, with spiritual power circulating, the boat transformed into a streak of light, rushing towards the sky.

Just as Xu Ping was about to return to the cultivation room.

A subtle Divine Sense attempted to sweep across Thousand Leaves Mountain, bypassing numerous arrays.

Due to the obstruction of the arrays and the person's fear of causing any unusual fluctuation in them, they didn't force their way through.

In an instant, Xu Ping's steps suddenly paused.

But it was only for a moment, and he quickly resumed as usual, his expression steady as he headed towards the cultivation room.

On the surface, he walked with a calm demeanor, but his heart couldn't help but sink a little.

He keenly sensed that this Divine Sense attempting to spy on Thousand Leaves Mountain was actually slightly stronger than his own.

Undoubtedly, this was a genuine Golden Core level Divine Sense.

Fortunately, it was only a little stronger than his, indicating that it was likely just an Early-Stage Golden Core Cultivator.

"Who could it be?"

"Could it be... Song Fei?"

Almost instantly, Song Fei's image flashed through Xu Ping's mind.

At the Early-Stage Golden Core level, and secretly spying on Thousand Leaves Mountain with ill intentions, there were not many suspects.

The one with the greatest suspicion was Song Fei, who was wanted by the Luoyun Sect.

He hadn't forgotten the last time when Song Fei colluded with Shuize Sect remnant Haojun to plot against him.

"I haven't gone looking for you, yet you come looking for me instead." Xu Ping coldly sneered in his heart, killing intent quietly spreading.

Currently, most of the Luoyun Sect's elites have gone to Feng Country to participate in the campaign, significantly reducing their control over Yue Country.

In such a situation, it seemed reasonable for Song Fei to dare to show up.

Given the remaining strength of Luoyun Sect, ensuring their own safety is already considered good, let alone having the strength to capture Song Fei.

After Xu Ping entered the cultivation room, the array of the room slowly activated, completely isolating all external perception.

At this moment, the calmness on his face instantly disappeared, replaced by a sullen expression.

"I must find an opportunity to kill him!"

Plotting against him repeatedly, did they really think he was made of clay?

Although killing an Early-Stage Golden Core Cultivator is more difficult than killing a third-rank lower-grade demon beast.

But with his strength, it's not an insurmountable task.

As long as he plans, sooner or later, he will kill him.

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