I Have A Special Cultivation Talent

lan requires Phantom Heart Grass.
Elixir Peak had attempted to plant Phantom Heart Grass in the past but had failed without exception.”

Chen Jingzhai frowned immediately.
A short supply of these critical ingredients was not something he anticipated as an obstacle.

He knew that the ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Pill were scarce.
However, he thought that the clan was powerful enough that even if the ingredients were rare, there should have been enough stored in backup.
He didn’t expect this kind of shortage.

“Elixir Peak is in charge of all the medicinal ingredients and spiritual plants for the clan,” said Peak Master Yang, “But it is also in charge of the allocation of Foundation Establishment Pills.
The number of Foundation Establishment Pills received by Daoxuan Peak every two years does not exceed the number of fingers on my two hands.”

“So little?” Chen Jingzhai was truly taken by surprise.
“That’s only enough for about one cauldron!”

“Exactly,” Peak Master Yang said with a mirthless smile.
“And it has to be made by a Grade 3 pill alchemist to ensure that there’s no waste.”

“It seems that I have to be at least a Grade 3 pill alchemist to produce Foundation Establishment Pills.”

Chen Jingzhai laughed at himself inside.
He had initially thought that he could earn more spiritual stones by producing Foundation Establishment Pills.

He thought it might be best to work together with Daoxuan Peak—for them to supply the necessary ingredients and for him to charge a fee for making the pills.
He thought this was a sure way to eliminate all worries about sales or prices.
However, he did not expect that this proposal would be a nonstarter.

Elixir Peak was in charge of the share of Foundation Establishment Pills, so naturally, they would have the main ingredients.
But it was impossible to hand them over to some Grade 2 alchemist for fear of potential failure and waste.

Even if Chen Jingzhai was a more junior Master-Uncle, there could be no exception.

“That’s not entirely true,” Peak Master Yang said, with some hesitation.

“I am asking for some guidance from senior brother.” Chen Jingzhai hurriedly bowed to him, thinking there might still be a chance for the tides to turn.

“Both Ice Spirit Flower and Heavenly Spirit Fruit have been planted in Elixir Peak.
Although their price is dear, they can be harvested after a period of time,” explained Peak Master Yang.
“The key is the Phantom Heart Grass.”

“Does the senior brother know where the Phantom Heart Grass might be found?” Chen Jingzhai asked.

“You know of the Blessed Land, but do you know of the secret zone?” Peak Master Yang asked instead of answering.

“Of course, I’m aware of it.” Chen Jingzhai looked at him in surprise.
“You mean…”

“In three days, in the depths of the Luanyun Mountain Range, a secret zone will open up.” Peak Master Yang nodded.
“It is a natural secret zone that belongs to the sect, and the Phantom Heart Grass may be found inside.”

“May be found?” Chen Jingzhai frowned slightly.
“You mean to say that no one has ever found the Phantom Heart Grass there?”

“Because that is the secret zone gauged by Elder Hong from Tianyan Peak thirty years ago.” Peak Master Yang looked at him and continued, “It is only opening up for the first time, so even I cannot be sure of anything.”

Chen Jingzhai’s brows relaxed a bit as he nodded.
“I, too, have heard the name Tianyan Peak—stealing the secret of heaven and detecting the key to all things.
I guess that’s close enough.
Dare I ask senior brother when the secret zone will be officially opened?”

“This may be a coincidence.
It’s three days from today,” Peak Master Yang said solemnly.
“Headmaster Fuyun has already announced the mission to explore the secret zone.
Each branch only allows their inner disciples to participate in the mission, and it’s limited to ten people from each branch.”

“Can I participate in the mission?” Chen Jingzhai asked.

“You want to go in?” Senior brother Yang shook his head.
“You don’t have to do this.
The first time the secret zone is opened, it is bound to be fraught with danger.
Although each branch gets a quota of ten people, often only disciples from the Complete Foundation Plane are allowed to participate.
I will give them the mission and have them bring the Phantom Heart Grass.”

“I understand senior brother’s concerns.
However, I loath to miss the opportunity of exploring this secret zone myself.” Chen Jingzhai was silent for a while and then continued, “First of all, I have already built the foundation, but I still need the time to polish the foundation slowly.
This opportunity to go to the secret zone is just the experience I need.
Secondly, it is necessary for me to communicate and exchange with the inner elites of each branch.
I may be a Master-Uncle, but I am from the hidden branch, after all.
Even if I just reaped the benefit without doing anything, even if the others said nothing, I would feel it was not well-deserved.”

“Forget it then!” Peak Master Yang said when he heard his reply.
“Since you are interested in it, I can’t stop you.
Just go to the Deacon Hall to sign up for the mission.
But, remember, be careful in all things, and don’t force anything.”

“Junior brother, remember my words well!” In return, Chen Jingzhai bowed in acknowledgment and then left with a smile.