In the world of cultivation, pills and elixirs don't fall from the sky. If you want pills and elixirs, you need to work hard for them.
During his first two trips into the Minor Worlds, Xu Yi had only planned to explore and get used to it, so he didn't bring anything with him.
The mountains were home to wild beasts and Demon Beasts, and with Xu Yi's Qi Refining First Layer cultivation, he naturally didn't dare to approach any advanced Demon Beasts. After all, even a first-tier Demon Beast possessed strength equivalent to a human Qi Refining Stage practitioner.
Xu Yi, still in his basic state, didn't dare to challenge a first-tier Demon Beast. That would have been pure suicide.
So, he circled the outskirts of the mountains and finally found a large tiger. This was just a wild beast, not an advanced Demon Beast, but still not something an ordinary person could handle.
With a flash of movement, Xu Yi dashed toward the tiger.
The tiger noticed Xu Yi immediately, roaring before charging at him.
After entering the Qi Refining Stage, Xu Yi's strength was no longer just from his body's true Qi, but from the spiritual energy that flowed through the vast world. His speed, power, and physical condition had all increased by at least three times.
This was a comprehensive boost, and the resulting destructive power wasn't as simple as 1 + 1 + 1 = 3.
Xu Yi crouched low, slipping under the tiger's body, and aimed at its soft belly. With a quick flick of his wrist, the Golden Wolf Claw appeared.
With a resounding swish, the tiger let out a horrible scream and collapsed.
Whether it was his eyesight, wrist strength, or agility, Xu Yi had drastically improved compared to before. If he had been able to easily kill a Lone Wolf before, now, taking down a fierce tiger was child's play.
After the tiger had been thoroughly slain, Xu Yi dug through the foul-smelling innards and retrieved the tiger's gallbladder.
He had successfully hunted the tiger and obtained its gallbladder.
System Enhancement (Optional):
1.One hundred tiger gallbladders.
2.One first-tier tiger demon's gallbladder.
Xu Yi didn't hesitate and chose the tiger demon's gallbladder.
He then lifted the tiger's carcass with one hand and began running toward the distant large city.
In the world of cultivation, places where people gathered often had powerful cultivators stationed. While Xu Yi's Qi Refining Stage cultivation level was insignificant, if he had enough time, he certainly would have taken it slow and built his identity.
However, he didn't have the time for that. He chose the most direct approach.
Though his actions were a bit unconventional, his identity as a cultivator could help him avoid many complications.
Sure enough, as Xu Yi approached the city gates carrying the tiger's body, he was stopped by a guard.
The city gate was guarded by ordinary martial artists. As soon as they saw Xu Yi, they knew he was a cultivator.
However, while they respected him, they didn't treat him as inferior.
"Sir, we are not stopping you from entering the city. It's just that with the tiger you're carrying, entering like this would surely cause a commotion. If the city lord punishes us for it, we won't be able to bear it," said one of the head guards, his tone respectful but firm.
"What should I do then?" Xu Yi asked.
The head guard thought for a moment and replied, "Sir, if you're carrying the tiger to make medicine, we understand. But if you wish to enter with it, we may need to make arrangements."
"No, I'm here to sell it in exchange for Cultivation Pills and Elixirs," Xu Yi replied.
The guard paused in surprise. It was not uncommon for cultivators to hunt beasts and exchange them for cultivation materials. However, it was the first time they had seen someone so reckless in doing so.
At that moment, an elderly man with a long beard spoke up, "Sir, I'm the shopkeeper of the Xingshan Hall. It seems you've just hunted this tiger, am I right?"
Xu Yi nodded. "Yes, that's right."
The old man smiled slightly, "What kind of pills and elixirs would you like in exchange for this tiger?"
"Qi Gathering Pill," Xu Yi said.
The old man approached, inspecting the tiger, and asked, "Is the gallbladder intact?"
Xu Yi shook his head. "It was damaged when I struck it."
The old man chuckled. "You must know that cultivating pills and elixirs are not easy to make. This tiger is just a wild beast, not a Demon Beast, so the exchange won't be equal."
Xu Yi nodded. "I understand."
The old man nodded slowly. "We, at Xingshan Hall, make medicine and refine pills, and we could use the tiger bones. The skin could also be worth something. If you're willing, I'll exchange it for a low-grade Qi Gathering Pill."
A low-grade Qi Gathering Pill, while not a useless pill, was the lowest quality among cultivation elixirs. Cultivators generally avoided using such pills as they accumulated too much Pill Poison. It was said to be tasteless to eat, yet regrettable to discard.
But Xu Yi's eyes lit up, and he immediately nodded. "Alright."
The old man nodded in return and called out. Soon, someone hurried out of the city and handed Xu Yi a vial containing the pill.
Xu Yi felt a slight stir in his heart and asked, "Old man, if I hunt more wild beasts in the future, could I exchange them here?"
The old man hesitated, then said, "For beasts that haven't yet ascended to Demon Beasts, we can only offer low-grade pills in exchange. You should consider carefully."
Xu Yi nodded. "That's only natural."
The old man looked him over carefully and said, "Alright then. If you hunt wild beasts again, you can send word, and we'll exchange them for low-grade Qi Gathering Pills. We are not short on them."
Moments later, someone emerged from the city and handed Xu Yi the pill.
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