Free Web NovelChapter 387: Chapter 387: Purifying Elixir Poison, Princess Lan Yue’s Probing
The Saintess from the Merak Sacred Land left the Cyan Yuan Sect after staying for three days.
No one knew the specifics of their discussion, aside from the Sect Leader, the Supreme Elders, the Hall Masters, and a few others.
Some tried to inquire about it but couldn’t get any useful information. They were just told to wait patiently.
The same was true for Yang Chan. He requested a meeting with Hall Master Gu An but was unable to see him.
Seeing this, Yang Chan wasn’t too worried.
In truth, he wasn’t in a hurry, but since all the other Intermediate Pharmacists had gone to inquire, he would have stood out if he didn’t.
To blend in with the crowd, he naturally went as well, and the result was about what he had expected.
Han Bingyu helped gather information within the Sect, while he was responsible for overseeing the Pharmacist Exchange Conference.
It would be a few more days before the conference was completely over, so he just stuck to his plan.
Yang Chan had spoken to Xu Gaocen about the Merak Sacred Land, but the other man acted as if he knew nothing. As for whether he genuinely didn’t know or was just pretending, Yang Chan couldn’t tell.
’Unless I use some special methods, but that would expose some of my secrets, and it’s definitely not worth the risk.’
’To be honest, I was never that eager to go to the Merak Sacred Land. I’d much rather continue living a quiet life in the Cyan Yuan Sect.’
’The Merak Sacred Land has National Guardian Martial Saints. An expert like that could very well see through my hidden Cultivation, and then all my secrets would be exposed.’
’Having formed a Soul Body, I naturally understand its capabilities.’
’It’s entirely possible that a place like the Merak Sacred Land has experts who have also formed Soul Bodies. It would be better to raise my Cultivation further and improve my breath-concealing technique to the point where I can hide even from them. That would be much safer.’
’Furthermore, I have to consider all the other potential dangers that might exist in the Merak Sacred Land.’
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Most people would naturally strive to climb higher, as that path aligns with the choice of the majority. This is especially true for Martial Arts Cultivators, who will brave countless risks for the chance to advance.
’But I’m different. The allure of climbing higher isn’t that great for me, because even if I don’t actively seek it, I’m still advancing. My progress is steady, and I don’t have to worry about the obstacles that line the path to the top.’
Yang Chan had already traded for a batch of Spirit Medicines brought back from Taiyin Heaven. If not for the training program for the Pharmacist’s Assistants, he would already be Refining Elixirs.
Although he didn’t have the time, Yang Chan still exchanged for some of the medicinal ingredients first, to avoid them all being claimed by others.
The Cyan Yuan Sect had obtained many Spirit Medicines from Taiyin Heaven, but the supply wasn’t infinite. Naturally, it was first come, first served.
Yang Chan naturally chose the Spirit Medicines that were rarer in the outside world, especially those he had a smaller personal stockpile of.
For instance, Elixirs with special properties like the Divine Growth Pill and Spirit Returning Pill required rare ingredients with high age requirements. Naturally, Yang Chan didn’t have a large supply of them and needed to gather more.
Even though Yang Chan had picked that special space in Taiyin Heaven nearly clean, he still needed to collect more of these rarer Spirit Medicines.
Common Spirit Medicines could be obtained through the Cyan Yuan Sect’s own channels.
Yang Chan was also waiting for the Pharmacist Exchange Conference to conclude so he could start Refining Elixirs and grow his personal reserves.
As he pondered these things, Yang Chan took a Ganoderma Pill from his robes, swallowed it, and began Refining its Medicinal Power.
Because of the unexpected incident in Taiyin Heaven, Yang Chan now kept a very complete assortment of various Spirit Medicines on him at all times.
He even kept a ready supply of Essence Grain Pills, which he didn’t particularly like.
The storage ability of the Profound Yin Hanging Bead was truly excellent. It saved him a lot of trouble and even extended the shelf life of his medicines, which was a fantastic effect.
At the same time, to avoid arousing suspicion, his robes had been modified to hold many Elixirs. All the bottles and jars were hidden within his clothing, making them extremely convenient to access.
As soon as he finished absorbing one type of Elixir, he would move on to the next.
An ordinary person would have to be wary of the Elixir Poison within the pills, needing to space out their doses to avoid building up a tolerance that would hinder their future Cultivation. But he was completely unconcerned.
’The panel is a wonderful thing. It purges the Elixir Poison at a set time each day, so I never have to worry about it.’
’If anyone were to ask, my excuse would naturally be that I take Elixirs specifically for Purifying Elixir Poison.’
’For a Pharmacist, especially one with outstanding Alchemy Ability, taking such an Elixir would be a perfectly fitting explanation.’
’I’ve even Refined them myself. The only downside is that they don’t grant Potential Points, so I had no choice but to stop making them.’
The training for the Pharmacist’s Assistants was completed on schedule without any mishaps. After Xu Gaocen concluded the program, Yang Chan began Refining Elixirs as he had planned.
He had originally thought the Cyan Yuan Sect’s arrangements regarding the Merak Sacred Land would be announced soon, but there was still no word. The only thing known was that the various Hall Masters of the Sect had been spending all their time in the Cyan Jade Hall.
Even when they returned for brief periods, they would quickly rush back. It was clear the discussions were still ongoing and no conclusion had been reached.
Under these circumstances, Yang Chan simply stuck to his plan.
Regardless of how much others were affected or how restless they felt, he stuck to his plan, heading to the Earth Fire Institute to Refine Elixirs. These were the assets that fueled his growing strength, and he needed to constantly add to them.
Especially now that Yang Chan possessed the Profound Yin Hanging Bead, a storage-type Spiritual Treasure, he naturally had to put it to better use.
He kept everything he needed to hide inside it, and no one was the wiser.
To be on the safe side, he also kept the Profound Yin Hanging Bead hidden to prevent anyone from recognizing it and causing him trouble.
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「Earth Fire Institute.」
"Pharmacist Yang, are you also going to the Merak Sacred Land?"
Seeing that Yang Chan was about to Refine Elixirs, Princess Lan Yue once again asked to help. This was a prime opportunity to obtain Cultivation Resources, and she certainly didn’t want to miss it.
It wasn’t often that a Secret Realm opened, providing access to so many rare Spirit Medicines.
Right now, she could only rely on Yang Chan’s status to obtain these Spirit Medicines, so she had to seize the opportunity.
Like Han Bingyu, she was also worried.
The trump card she had once been so confident in now felt far less secure.
If Yang Chan were to join the Merak Sacred Land, he wouldn’t lack for a Cultivation Technique to break through to the Martial Saint Realm, nor would he be short on a more Advanced Pharmacist legacy.
Furthermore, the method she possessed for breaking through to the Martial Saint Realm was incomplete, and she had no idea if it contained other hidden dangers. After all, no one had ever used this particular Cultivation Technique to attempt a breakthrough to the National Guardian Martial Saint Realm.
Crown Prince Yang Qian had only reached the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm before his chance was lost. If the Old Emperor had deliberately planted other flaws in the technique, she would have no way of knowing.
This bargaining chip was becoming less effective by the day, perhaps to the point of being useless. Having spent so much time with Yang Chan, she knew his cautious nature well.
If she truly lost all her value, she would very likely be discarded.
"I haven’t decided yet. We’ll see what the Sect arranges."
Yang Chan glanced at Princess Lan Yue and spoke slowly.
’In my eyes, Princess Lan Yue is simply a tool, one that still has some value for now.’
’She helps me with Refining Elixirs, and I can still learn a great deal from her about Pharmacist-related knowledge, especially about Alchemy.’
’Right now, Princess Lan Yue’s Alchemy Ability is still a tiny bit stronger than mine, but the gap between us is slowly shrinking.’
’If I were to change my strategy for improvement, it wouldn’t take long to completely surpass her.’
’But having faced danger so many times, I still prioritize raising my Martial Arts Cultivation. Even if I could Refine the Five Internal Organs Nourishing Pill now, it would take longer to absorb, and I wouldn’t be able to utilize its medicinal efficacy efficiently.’
’The only correct way is what I’m doing now: since my Cultivation is at the Inner Refining of the Six Viscera Realm, I should take Elixirs that aid the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens. That way, not only can I Refine them quickly, but I can also use their medicinal efficacy with extreme efficiency to advance my Martial Arts Cultivation.’
’That is the proper way to do things.’
"So, Pharmacist Yang, do you want to go to the Merak Sacred Land?"
Princess Lan Yue rephrased her question. She had wanted to ask about this before, but Yang Chan had been extremely busy and had no time to see her.
Now that they were both Refining Elixirs in the Earth Fire Institute, there was finally time. She had to probe Yang Chan’s true thoughts on the matter. It was critically important to her—a matter of life and death, even—so she couldn’t afford not to care.
"It would be a lie to say I don’t want to go to the Merak Sacred Land, but I’m in no hurry."
"There’s plenty of scheming and infighting in a Holy Land. It’s better to wait and see how the situation develops first."
Yang Chan didn’t hide his thoughts, as he could tell what was on Princess Lan Yue’s mind. She was clearly afraid of losing her usefulness.
Her life and death were in Yang Chan’s hands. If she couldn’t demonstrate her value, she would indeed become useless to him.
He said this to reassure her. After all, she was a very competent tool, reducing his workload and providing valuable labor.
He skimmed a considerable profit every time Princess Lan Yue performed Alchemy, and there was no end date to this arrangement. She was an extremely qualified—one might even say irreplaceable—assistant.
Yang Chan Refined Elixirs often, but he wasn’t a workaholic. He was more than happy to make the process of Alchemy a little easier on himself.
Besides, when it came time to Refine the Five Revolutions Nourishing Organ Pill, he would have Princess Lan Yue demonstrate the process for him, which would save him from some potential pitfalls.
"I’ve heard about what it’s like in the Holy Lands. They say the competition for the positions of Saint Son and Saintess is incredibly fierce. A whole crowd of people has their eyes on those titles. The moment you make the slightest mistake, you’re likely to be cast down and replaced by a newcomer."
"So, the Holy Lands are rife with all sorts of deceit and betrayal."
"Your most trusted confidant could actually be someone else’s spy. Things like that are not uncommon."
Hearing his words, Princess Lan Yue began to elaborate on the situation.
At present, she was actually quite content to stay in the Cyan Yuan Sect. She could continue to lie low in peace, and once her Cultivation reached the Inner Master Realm, she could consider other options.
If she were to rashly enter a Holy Land, with her current level of Cultivation, she wouldn’t even know what killed her.
Even though Yang Chan was an Inner Master, there were many experts of his Level in a Holy Land. Finding a peaceful life there would be impossible.
Besides, if Yang Chan were to go to the Merak Sacred Land, there was no guarantee he could even bring her with him. This was a very important point.
