The elders exchanged puzzled glances. Their initial skepticism began to wane as they observed the spark of ingenuity in their Patriarch's eyes.
"I have an acquaintance," Wang Li began, a mischievous glint in his eyes, "a skilled alchemist named Ning Yue. We have a mutually beneficial arrangement. She produces unique pellets that can significantly enhance one's cultivation."
He paused for dramatic effect, then continued, "These include Core Strengthening Pellets for Core Formation cultivators, Nascent Soul Condensation Pellets for those seeking to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm."
"Furthermore," Wang Li continued, his voice low and thrilling, "I possess another recipe – the Core Condensation Pellet. This pill allows cultivators at the peak of Foundation Establishment to take that critical leap into the Core Formation Realm."