Chapter 228: Seven Immortals of the North Pole
Chapter 228: Chapter 228: Seven Immortals of the North Pole
He deactivated the array and led the two Snow People twin girls into the courtyard.
Li Ping’s face showed a hint of surprise.
He knew that not all non-human races were enemies of the Human Race.
Vicious and evil creatures like the Barbarians, who enjoyed feasting on other races including humans, were naturally mortal enemies of the Human Race.
During the Hundred Races War of Ancient Times, the Barbarians were nearly wiped out by the ancient cultivators of the Human Race, with only a small remnant escaping to desolate regions like the Land of the Far North.
The Snow People, on the other hand, were mostly gentle by nature and had a decent relationship with the humans in the Land of the Far North.
In fact, as long as they registered their identities, Snow People could freely enter and exit the main cities of the Human Race.
Many Snow People even lived long-term in the main cities of the Human Race.
A typical example was Shi Yutong’s mother, who not only became dao companions with a Human Race Cultivator but also successfully reached Core Formation, becoming a Master.
However, this was all just hearsay.
Since he was a bit of a homebody and didn’t like to go out,
this was the first time he had ever seen a Snow Person since arriving in the Land of the Far North.
He couldn’t help but take a few extra glances, especially since they were a pair of beautiful twin girls.
"My name is Bai Yi; apologies for the intrusion, Fellow Daoist." A cool, clear voice came from the Snow Person girl in front. She smiled. "My little sister and I have just moved into Changping Square and came to visit our new neighbor. We brought some Spirit Fruits unique to our clan. We hope we aren’t disturbing you?"
The two Snow People twin girls were slender, with long, straight legs and a frosty, beautiful aura.
One of them was at Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, and the other was at Early-stage Foundation Establishment.
The one who had spoken was the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment girl, and based on her words, she was the older of the twins.
’She called herself ’Bai Yi,’ which is probably not her real name, but a human name she had chosen for herself.’
’When living among humans, Snow People favored surnames like ’Bai’ or ’Jie’.’
’This was mainly because these two words perfectly described the qualities of snow, making them favored surnames for the Snow People clan.’
Li Ping nodded slightly, took the fruit basket from Bai Yi’s hand, and led the two to a table in the pavilion.
At Li Ping’s invitation, the two Snow People girls swayed their slender waists and sat down with their legs together, looking as elegant as a pair of snow sprites and quite pleasing to the eye.
Then, with a thought, Li Ping used his Divine Sense to command Jia Er, who walked into the pavilion carrying Spirit Tea and poured a cup for each of the two girls.
"Oh...? This servant of yours, Fellow Daoist?" Bai Yi hadn’t paid much attention at first, but when her Divine Sense swept over Jia Er, she couldn’t help but be surprised.
She could clearly sense that this servant had not a single trace of a living person’s aura, but at the same time, it didn’t have the unmistakable stench of a refined corpse either.
Li Ping smiled and explained, "My surname is Li. You two Fellow Daoists Bai may just call me by my family name. As for this servant... he is actually a puppet."
"A puppet!" Bai Yi couldn’t help but exclaim. "So, Fellow Daoist Li, you’re a rare Puppet Master."
Li Ping waved his hand dismissively. "It’s just a Low-Tier puppet, only capable of doing chores. It’s nothing special."
’He had only actually used his puppets for combat twice. The first time was to kill Hua Hong, where no one survived. The second time was to kill the Spirit Control Sect cultivator in the secret realm, which only Xiao Yunzhi had witnessed.’
’Besides, as long as a puppet doesn’t unleash its Spiritual Power, it’s almost indistinguishable from an inanimate object, making it impossible to judge its tier from its appearance.’
Wanting to keep an ace up his sleeve, Li Ping had deliberately downplayed the level of his puppet.
Seeing that he didn’t want to discuss it further, Bai Yi didn’t press the issue of the puppet and instead began making small talk with Li Ping about other things.
During their conversation, Bai Yi’s younger sister, who had been sitting to the side, also spoke a few quiet words, and it was then that Li Ping learned her name was ’Bai Jing’.
’The two Snow People girls seemed gentle and harmless, as innocent as little white rabbits.’
But Li Ping would not underestimate them.
’Two Female Cultivators who had become Foundation Establishment Cultivators couldn’t possibly be as simple as they appeared on the surface.’
’He had heard that Snow People Female Cultivators were the favorite dual cultivation cauldrons for Human Race Cultivators. These two were extremely rare twins who had both reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, making them highly desirable. They could very well be the kept mistresses of some High-tier Cultivator.’
’Right now, the Ice Sea Demon Beasts are rampaging, and the beast tide is surging.’
’Perhaps that High-tier Cultivator was worried about their safety and had specially sent them to Flying Snow City, far from the Ice Sea.’
Of course, this was just Li Ping’s wild speculation.
’Then again, perhaps the two had successfully reached Foundation Establishment through their own abilities, but that would only further prove that they were no ordinary people.’
"Take care, Fellow Daoists Bai."
Li Ping chatted with the two women for a while before they stood up to leave.
...
After seeing the two women off, Li Ping’s gaze fell on the two full teacups on the table.
During their conversation, neither of the women had touched the Spirit Tea Li Ping had provided, showing great caution.
"So cautious..." Li Ping shook his head, feeling as if his sincerity had been misplaced.
His gaze then shifted to the half-basket of Spirit Fruits the two women had given him. After inspecting them, Li Ping found nothing suspicious.
In the end, he used the half-basket of Spirit Fruits as fertilizer, burying them in the courtyard.
Although he possessed a constitution immune to all poisons, he was not one to indulge his palate and had no intention of tasting something of unknown origin.
...
The visit from his Snow People twin neighbors was merely an interlude.
Li Ping didn’t pay it much mind. He was now solely focused on his cultivation, with no room for anything else in his thoughts.
But to his exasperation,
several months later, Bai Yi visited again, having somehow learned that Li Ping was a High-tier Alchemist.
This time, not only had her attitude changed drastically—becoming much gentler toward Li Ping—but the gift she brought was also far more valuable than the last.
After Li Ping spoke with her for a moment, Bai Yi finally revealed, with a beaming smile, the reason for her visit: an Alchemy request.
She wanted him to refine Essence Origin Pills, a Tier Two Upper Grade Pill that helps Mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators break through to Late-stage Foundation Establishment.
The Spirit Medicines required to refine the Essence Origin Pill were extremely precious, no less so than those for the Foundation Establishment Pill. Li Ping had no idea how the two Snow People girls had managed to gather them with their level of strength.
However, Li Ping had not yet absorbed enough of the Innate aura from Tier Two Upper Grade Pills.
Since Bai Yi’s request to refine the Essence Origin Pill would not only earn him a hefty fee but also deepen the foundation of his Nourishing Life Skill Power, he naturally had no reason to refuse.
And upon receiving Li Ping’s affirmative promise, Bai Yi couldn’t help but show a look of joy.
A few days later, Bai Yi returned as agreed, carrying the necessary Spirit Medicines.
Li Ping led her into the Alchemy Room and began the Alchemy process with her as a witness.
More than half a month later, a five-colored cloud burst from the top of the Pill Furnace as its lid opened, and the pure fragrance of the Pill filled the entire Alchemy Room.
Seeing this, the previously tense Bai Yi gradually relaxed, a look of delight spreading across her face. "The Pills are a success."
SWOOSH!
With a slight circulation of his Magical Power, Li Ping made the Essence Origin Pills fly out of the Pill Furnace and float in front of Bai Yi. He said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Bai, you can inspect them."
Hearing this, Bai Yi quickly swept her Divine Sense over the Pills before her. After confirming there were no issues, she took a Jade Bottle from her Storage Bag and put all the Pills inside.
"Fellow Daoist Li’s Alchemy skills are truly profound. I am in awe." Having witnessed Li Ping’s Alchemy process firsthand, the fervor in Bai Yi’s eyes intensified.
When it was time to pay the remaining balance, she was very prompt, showing no hesitation at all.
Clearly, Li Ping’s superb Alchemy skills had completely won her over.
...
Inside the residence rented by the two Snow People girls, seven Cultivators, including the two sisters, were discussing something in low voices. The one speaking was Bai Yi.
She said excitedly, "When I went to ask Li Ping for the Alchemy service, I deliberately brought Second Brother’s Treasure Hunting Beast. The whole time, the Treasure Hunting Beast was restless. If I hadn’t forcefully suppressed it, the little guy probably would have burst right out of its Spirit Beast Pouch.
"This has never happened before! Li Ping’s wealth is likely far greater than we estimated. He must have at least one major Treasure on him!"
Hearing her words, the other Cultivators also showed looks of surprise.
Given the Treasure Hunting Beast’s abilities, it couldn’t be wrong.
And a major Treasure to them meant something that was at least Tier Three.
A Tier Three item was priceless.
If they could take down Li Ping and seize his Treasure, it would be enough to support the cultivation of all seven of them for a very long time.
A triangle-faced old man with a goatee pondered for a moment, then stopped the others from speaking. "We can’t rush this. Li Ping wasn’t even tempted by the Celestial Skill Sect ruins, which shows he has an extremely cautious personality. It’s better to have Fifth Sister and Sixth Sister build a good relationship with him first. When the time is right, we’ll lure him here and take him down in one fell swoop."
Hearing this, the other six figures showed varied expressions.
The Mid-stage Barbarian looked impatient. "You’re being too careful, Big Brother! Why go to all that trouble? You and Second Brother are both at Late-stage Foundation Establishment. With me, Fourth Brother, Fifth Sister, and the others, we can just kill him and take his Storage Bag. What could possibly go wrong seven against one?"
The triangle-faced old man shook his head. "Li Ping performs Alchemy for the Flying Snow Sect and has a good relationship with them. If we launch a direct assault on his residence and can’t take him down quickly, it will be very easy to alert the Flying Snow Sect cultivators.
"When that happens, a Core Formation Master will arrive, and not a single one of us seven will escape!"
The Barbarian still looked unconvinced.
The middle-aged Cultivator dressed as a white-robed scholar next to the triangle-faced old man unfolded his fan, shook his head sagely, and said, "Big Brother’s words are wise and prudent. I agree with his proposal."
Then he turned to the Barbarian. "We, the Seven Immortals of the North Pole, are sworn siblings. In the future, we will reach Core Formation together and roam the world freely. How can you be so impatient when faced with a mere Foundation Establishment Alchemist and his Treasure?"
Before the Barbarian could reply, the triangle-faced old man spoke again with a smile, "Coincidentally, the Spirit Medicines for the Essence Origin Pill that we collected have now been refined into Pills by Li Ping. Second Brother and I have no use for these Pills, so the five of you can split them."
Hearing this, the Barbarian couldn’t help but look overjoyed, as did the others.
Bai Jing and Xie Xing, who ranked lower among the Seven Immortals, were no exception, even though their Cultivation was still only at Early-stage Foundation Establishment, and they wouldn’t need the Essence Origin Pills for a long time.
But getting their hands on the Essence Origin Pills early was a guarantee for their future.
After dividing the Pills, the seven of them began discussing again in low voices, this time planning the specific strategy for taking down Li Ping.
The wealth accumulated by a Tier Two Upper Grade Alchemist was enough to make them tremble with excitement just thinking about it.