Although both were Pill Master Inheritances, Wei Shiqin's was much more valuable.
The Second-grade Pill Recipe Wei Chengzong had given him before was only a Second-grade Low-rank one.
It only contained two Second-grade Low-rank pill recipes.
Wei Shiqin's Pill Master Inheritance, however, came with two extra Second-grade Mid-rank pill recipes.
It was practically priceless.
For spiritual items like pills and pill recipes, once the grade reached Second-rank, the value would skyrocket with even a small increase in rank.
Conservatively speaking, this Second-grade Mid-rank Pill Master Inheritance was worth at least five thousand Spirit Stones.
If it were auctioned, it wouldn't be surprising if the price increased by several tens of percent.
"Miss Wei, this gift is too valuable, I cannot accept it."
Ning Fa said, pretending to refuse.
Ning Shaohong's beautiful face also showed a hint of surprise.
She had expected Wei Shiqin to give Ning Fa a congratulatory gift, but she hadn't expected it to be so substantial.
Wei Shiqin smiled gently, "Young Master Ning, for our merchant guild, these kinds of textual spiritual items are merely copies. There's actually no loss involved. As long as Young Master Ning doesn't casually reveal it to others."
"Moreover, Young Master Ning can already skillfully refine the Three Yuan Pill. I am very eager for this pill and would like to ask Young Master Ning for your help."
Ning Shaohong's bright eyes flickered, and she chuckled, "Since it's a token of affection from Sister Shiqin, Little Fa, you should accept it."
Ning Fa inwardly thought, As expected.
He had guessed before coming that Wei Shiqin was after the Three Yuan Pill.
So, he no longer refused, "Then thank you for your kindness, Miss Wei."
Seeing Ning Fa put away the jade slip, the smile on Wei Shiqin's lips deepened.
Ning Shaohong's beautiful eyes shifted, and she lightly laughed, "Sister Shiqin, it seems the Essence Replenishing Pill no longer catches your eye, and you've set your sights on the Three Yuan Pill again."
Wei Shiqin said frankly, "I do need the Essence Replenishing Pill, but the value of the Three Yuan Pill is naturally incomparable to the Essence Replenishing Pill. I am very eager for this pill."
She looked at Ning Fa, her expression becoming slightly serious, "I came today precisely to discuss this matter and to ask Young Master Ning to refine the Three Yuan Pill for me again."
"It will be like before. I will provide the Spiritual Materials for the Three Yuan Pill, and then I will purchase the Three Yuan Pills you refine. Furthermore, I can offer a price one-tenth higher than the market price. I will purchase each Three Yuan Pill for fifty-five Spirit Stones. Sister Shaohong, Young Master Ning, what do you think?"
Although Ning Fa had already guessed, he couldn't help but be surprised.
As the most expensive type of First-grade Mid-rank pill, the Three Yuan Pill naturally held great value.
A normally successful pill would be worth at least fifty Spirit Stones.
Therefore, even cultivators in the Qi Condensation Mid-stage couldn't afford to consume it often.
They were reluctant to buy it for daily cultivation.
They would only be willing to buy one or two pills to aid in breakthroughs when encountering bottlenecks in their cultivation.
Moreover, the cost of Spiritual Materials for the Three Yuan Pill was also not low. A normal set of Spiritual Materials would cost at least fifty to sixty Spirit Stones.
This Miss Wei was indeed wealthy and generous. If she provided ten sets of Spiritual Materials per month, that would amount to five to six hundred Spirit Stones.
Ning Fa was secretly delighted.
He had already advanced to the Qi Condensation Mid-stage, and the original Essence Replenishing Pill had little effect on him.
Due to his special physique, he could now consume the Three Yuan Pill, a pill that was normally suitable for cultivators in the Qi Condensation fifth or sixth layer.
Therefore, he also had a great need for this pill.
After refining the Three Yuan Pills for the family and Wei Shiqin each month, he should be able to refine a portion of Three Yuan Pills for his own consumption.
At this moment, Ning Shaohong looked at Ning Fa with some concern, "Little Fa, you've just entered the Qi Condensation Mid-stage. After completing the family's pill refining tasks, will you still have the energy?"
Ning Fa felt a warmth in his heart.
Ning Shaohong wasn't disregarding him and pushing him to refine pills just to maintain her relationship with Wei Shiqin.
Instead, she was worried if he could handle it and if it would affect his cultivation.
He immediately smiled and said, "Aunt Hong, please don't worry. I already find joy in refining pills. Now that I have the opportunity to refine the Three Yuan Pill several more times each month, I'm overjoyed. Moreover, I can earn quite a bit of Spirit Stones. As for my pill refining skills, Aunt Hong knows them; it won't significantly delay my cultivation."
Seeing Ning Fa say this, Ning Shaohong was relieved.
With the most important matters settled, the atmosphere became much more harmonious.
The three of them chatted and laughed.
Of course, it was mainly the two women talking, and Ning Fa listening.
After all, apart from pill refining, his knowledge in other areas was far behind the two women.
He listened with great interest to the topics they discussed.
Of course, if Ning Fa were willing to reveal even a little of the content he obtained from the Heavenly Mechanism Scroll, he could definitely shock the two women.
But Ning Fa would never do such a foolish thing.
As they spoke, the two women discussed the Calamity Cultivator forces in Thousand Wave Lake.
It was then that Ning Fa learned that there was a powerful Calamity Cultivator organization in Thousand Wave Lake called the [Ironclad Alliance].
This Calamity Cultivator force had two Calamity Cultivator leaders at the Foundation Establishment stage.
It could be considered the third-largest force in Thousand Wave Lake, after the Xue Family and the Ning Family.
Wei Shiqin's eyes flickered, and she said, "Sister Shaohong, I heard some news in the past few days. It seems a third Foundation Establishment cultivator has appeared in the Ironclad Alliance."
Ning Shaohong was visibly moved. She furrowed her delicate brows and said, "Little Sister Shiqin, this matter is no small thing. Are you sure?"
Wei Shiqin smiled faintly and nodded, "It should be more or less confirmed. I just don't know if this newly appeared Foundation Establishment Calamity Cultivator is someone from the Ironclad Alliance who advanced, or if another Foundation Establishment cultivator joined them."
Ning Shaohong had no further doubts.
One must know that the Xudong Merchant Guild, as a Golden Core level force, was far superior in strength to the Ning Family and was a well-known power throughout Yun Prefecture.
Furthermore, as a merchant guild, it was normal for their information channels to be more well-informed than the Ning Family's.
Judging by Wei Shiqin's demeanor, she seemed to have received accurate information.
Ning Shaohong said gratefully, "Thank you, Little Sister Shiqin, for telling me this. It's very important to our Ning Family."
Wei Shiqin smiled sweetly, "Sister Shaohong, you don't need to be so formal. Even if I hadn't told you, I believe your esteemed family would have received the news soon."
Ning Shaohong smiled without speaking, then sighed, "I must say, the frequency of Calamity Cultivator crimes has increased significantly these past few days. Even our family disciples have suffered casualties."
Wei Shiqin laughed, "Sister Shaohong, you don't need to worry too much. With your family's strength, even if the Ironclad Alliance has one more Foundation Establishment cultivator, it won't pose any threat to you."
"As long as those few Foundation Establishment Calamity Cultivators aren't too foolish, they shouldn't dare to offend your Ning Family and the Xue Family too much. Otherwise, if you and the Xue Family joined forces to suppress them, the Ironclad Alliance would be wiped out with a mere turn of the hand. It's just that the other smaller forces in Thousand Wave Lake will have a harder time from now on."
"The Xue Family..."
Ning Shaohong revealed a smile with an unreadable meaning, though it seemed to be mostly a cold sneer.
Seeing Ning Shaohong's expression, Ning Fa's heart stirred.
This Aunt Hong seemed to harbor great hatred for the Xue Family.
When Ning Fa recalled his own deductions, he became even more certain.