Chapter 1708: Chapter 643: Swarm Iteration
The treasures in this place are usually tightly controlled by Nascent Soul stage cultivators from Ice Barbarian Country, rarely reaching the hands of Golden Core stage cultivators.
She was stunned for a while before taking the treasure and solemnly said to Zhou Chun, "Taoist Friend Zhou, rest assured, Zhiqing will do her best to fulfill your entrustment!"
"With Taoist Friend Bai handling things, Zhou Mou is naturally at ease."
Zhou Chun nodded with a smile, not even asking Bai Zhiqing to swear anything.
This extraordinary confidence moved Bai Zhiqing, while also filling her heart with awe due to his trust in her.
Before coming to visit Zhou Chun, she had also inquired about Zhou Chun and the Zhou Family in Jingguo Country.
She had heard of Zhou Chun’s powerful abilities showcased during the previous Great Beast Tide.
Thus, she understood in her heart that if she dared to develop any ulterior motives towards Zhou Chun’s entrustment, she might have to pay with her life later!
Subsequently, Zhou Chun indeed honored his promise to Bai Zhiqing, gifting a large portion of the Zhou Family and Su Family’s stock of Clear Fire Pill and other spirit material ingredients, as well as some special spiritual objects from Dragon Abyss Marsh, allowing her to make a fortune in Flowfire Desert.
He also informed her that he would personally go to Flowfire Desert later to retrieve the treasure, and let her temporarily keep the refined Dharma Treasure for him.
As to whether this would be after he reached the Golden Core Late Stage or after Transforming Elixir and Forming Infant, it was up to Bai Zhiqing to interpret!
After sending off Bai Zhiqing, Zhou Chun could finally head to Great Zhou Kingdom without any worries.
Not long after, Zhou Chun’s figure appeared once more in Tianyuan Immortal City.
At this time, Zhou Zhiying had not yet completed her breakthrough, so Zhou Chun could only first visit Luo Qingni and speak of entrusting her to help collect Nascent Soul Spirit Materials.
This time, however, Luo Qingni, upon hearing his request, did not agree easily but cautiously said, "Nascent Soul Spirit Materials are extraordinary objects, and if Taoist Friend Zhou wants to buy them in large quantities, mere Spirit Coins won’t suffice to entice people. Some equivalent value treasures must be presented!"
"Taoist Friend Luo makes a valid point; if Zhou Mou is willing to offer Dharma Treasure spirit materials and some rare thousand-year Spiritual Medicine, or even a Talisman, Fourth Grade Talisman, could that meet the conditions?"
Zhou Chun slightly nodded and calmly stated his own bargaining chips.
Once he finished speaking, Luo Qingni relaxed her previously furrowed brows and immediately nodded to him, saying, "If that’s the case, Qingni can indeed help Taoist Friend Zhou give it a try. I believe there will be gains."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun immediately cupped his hands in gratitude, saying: "Then I entrust this to Taoist Friend Luo."
"It’s merely a trifling effort."
Luo Qingni waved her hand and then, with a curiosity-laden gaze, inquired, "Last time, Taoist Friend Zhou abruptly sent a message saying the two other main ingredients for the Four Spirits Barrier-breaking Pill have already been found, asking Qingni to stop seeking other collaborators. I wonder when you might bring the Spiritual Medicine over for Qingni to commence the alchemy?"
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Zhou Chun mysteriously smiled and replied: "Taoist Friend Luo need not rush; the Spiritual Medicine will soon be delivered to you, and there will be a surprise waiting for you!"
"Taoist Friend Zhou seems quite mysterious; it appears you’ve recently encountered some fortunate event."
Luo Qingni slightly paused and then tentatively asked.
Yet, Zhou Chun merely smiled and did not respond.
This led her to only be able to smile bitterly and nod, saying: "Alright then, Qingni will sit and wait for the surprise from Taoist Friend Zhou!"
"Hehe, rest assured that Taoist Friend Luo will not be disappointed."
Zhou Chun chuckled, confidently making his boast.
Thus, through Luo Qingni’s connections, in just half a year, Zhou Chun exchanged for three Nascent Soul Spirit Materials, with efficiency that cannot be understated.
By this time, Zhou Zhiying finally completed her breakthrough and emerged.
"Congratulations, Ying’er, on your successful Core Formation. Having such an outstanding disciple like you is the pride of my life as a master!"
Inside the cave residence, Zhou Chun wore a face full of smiles as he greeted his emerging disciple and unabashedly expressed his joy and praise for this disciple.
Indeed, being able to teach a disciple reaching the Golden Core stage is something the master can be deeply proud of.
Not to mention the great chance this disciple will successfully undergo Nascent Soul Formation in the future!
For Zhou Zhiying, receiving the blessing and affirmation from her master Zhou Chun upon emerging is also something that brought immense joy to her.
Grinning from ear to ear, she ceremoniously bowed to Zhou Chun, saying: "Disciple owes today’s achievement all to Master’s teachings and nurturing; disciple shall never forget your grace in fostering and mentoring me!"
"It’s all due to your own good aptitude and willingness to work hard; the master merely played a role in aiding your progress."
Zhou Chun waved his hand, genuinely not taking undue credit.
Truth be told, although he never treated Zhou Zhiying unfairly over the years, and consistently provided guidance and supervision before she opened the Purple Mansion, Zhou Zhiying’s swift success in Core Formation relied much on her own outstanding talent and willingness to diligently cultivate.
Zhou Chun has always adhered to the truth, never boasting or claiming undue credit.
However, Zhou Zhiying had her own perspective, now seriously looking at him and saying: "Even gold requires the recognition of a discerning eye to shine, and a thousand-mile horse needs to meet a true connoisseur to gallop across the land; you, Master, are the distinguished person in the disciple’s life, the disciple’s lifelong guide!"