Chapter 217: Obsolete? (2/2)

”Alright, I understand.” Lin Mu spoke, both to Xukong and Jing Wei.

Jing Wei could sense that it would not be good to ask how Lin Mu accomplished this either thus he did not ask further. He could guess that it was probably because of his master and did not want to invite trouble.

”Though we can offer you other resources that can help you in cultivation.” Duan Ke spoke up, seeing that Lin Mu seemed a little disappointed to her.

”Ah yes, that would work too. Do you perhaps have spirit stones?” Lin Mu questioned.

Duan Ke had a complex expression on her face as she sent her grandfather a gaze. As if asking him to help her out.

~Ahem~

”Umm, we do indeed have spirit stones, but I'm afraid we cannot give you as many. Though if you're intending to use them for cultivating directly, we have a better option. You can use the basic qi pills for that very thing.” Jing Wei spoke up.

Lin Mu didn't know why they didn't have spirit stones, but he didn't want to pry either. He would be happy even if he gets other resources.

'Senior, what are basic qi pills?' Lin Mu secretly questioned.

”They are what their name means. Their function is to supply the cultivator with spirit qi.” Xukong answered.

”Umm, then they are the same as spirit stones?” Lin Mu questioned.

”No, they are different. While spirit stones can be used for cultivating, they can also be used for countless other things. Spirit stones are perhaps one of the most versatile resources, which in turn makes them more valuable than basic qi pills.

The basic qi pills which Jing Wei is speaking about are made from some basic spirit herbs which have the sole purpose of providing you with qi. Although they provide the same amount of spirit qi as a low grade spirit stone, their main drawback is that the process is not as fast as like that with the spirit stones.

Another hidden problem with them is the Pill toxins. These pill toxins are naturally created upon the refinement of the pill and are the impurities present in them. While they do not cause any damage in low quantities, they can be a harm to the cultivator's progress if they accumulate too much.

In fact, there is even a chance that the cultivator may get qi deviation if too many pill toxins accumulate in their body.” Xukong explained.

Lin Mu felt enlightened after hearing Senior Xukong's explanation and felt like he could make do with it for now.

”Alright, that will work too.”