Chapter 637 - 612: Purple Star City, Gu An’s Reminder

Preparing Cultivation Resources in advance wasn’t a bad thing, but it was extremely unwise to take another risk before converting the resources on hand into actual strength. Besides, with Yang Chan’s current abilities, there was no rush.

He decided to first accomplish what he had set out to do. He had yet to successfully refine the Qingli Nourishing Marrow Pill, so he would be busy enough without needing to worry about other matters.

"Okay, then I’ll just carry on as usual!"

Han Bingyu heard him and recognized his familiar choice, but she was happy with it.

The danger she had faced from the Alien Race was far greater than any Sect mission she had previously undertaken.

After becoming an Official Disciple, Han Bingyu had also participated in Sect missions. She had left the mountain to cooperate with other disciples and kill mountain bandits. Her Combat Power wasn’t very high back then, and she had encountered some danger, but she managed to resolve it with her strength.

Afterward, at the Han Family’s suggestion, she took the initiative to become Yang Chan’s Pharmacist’s Assistant—his very first one. Since then, everything had been smooth sailing, and she hadn’t encountered any real danger.

The danger she encountered previously in Yu City was the greatest she had ever faced in her life. In the face of such an overwhelming force, she had been completely powerless to resist.

Those members of the Alien Race were all extremely vicious and difficult to deal with. They made her feel the long-absent presence of death. Fortunately, Yang Chan was by her side and eliminated the danger around her. However, she never forgot that terrifying aura of death.

Even now, her heart still pounded with lingering fear.

Yang Chan’s decision not to go to Purple Star City, where the major Holy Lands were gathering, was a good thing for her. It would save her a lot of trouble.

"Hmm, I have another task for you. For the time being, keep a close eye on the movements in Purple Star City and the major Holy Lands. Bring me some intelligence every few days. If there are any major developments, bring the news to me immediately."

Yang Chan thought for a moment and decided to make the arrangement.

Normally, since he wasn’t going to Purple Star City, other matters shouldn’t concern him. But since it involved the Alien Race, and since the Merak Sacred Land had sent someone unfamiliar, he decided he should still pay some attention.

"Understood!"

Han Bingyu nodded, then walked out of the study to begin her preparations.

Her part was basically just to arrange for people and organize the information; she wouldn’t need to take any risks personally.

"These members of the Alien Race are trapped in the Purple Void Secret Realm. They might have information about a Cross-Realm Teleportation Array!"

The Black Dragon’s Soul Body materialized from the Profound Yin Hanging Bead, floating before Yang Chan as it spoke.

"And so?"

Yang Chan glanced at the Black Dragon and retorted.

"If you go to the Merak Sacred Land in the future, you could ask about this. You might get an unexpected reward!"

The Black Dragon didn’t say this because it wanted Yang Chan to take a risk; there was no need for that. Besides, if Yang Chan ran into danger, it would be the first to be thrown into the fray.

Yang Chan had done so before, and the Black Dragon had no doubt he would do the same if they encountered danger again.

Its Soul Body had currently recovered to the Peak of Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster, which seemed like just a small step away from a Blood Exchange Martial Saint, but the difference in Combat Power was actually immense.

If it had a physical body, it would have ways to bridge this gap. Unfortunately, it was only a Soul Body, unable to use many of its techniques. It was also subject to the dual limitations of its soul form and the Profound Yin Hanging Bead, so the Combat Power it could exert was naturally extremely limited.

"And here I thought you were going to ask me to risk my neck and go!"

Yang Chan withdrew his gaze and looked down at the records in his hand concerning the refining of the Qingli Nourishing Marrow Pill. These were records found within the Cyan Yuan Sect, some of the few Alchemy Insights left behind by their predecessors. For Yang Chan, they were naturally of great reference value.

The Elixirs he was refining were becoming increasingly precious, but his supply of Spiritual Materials was not so abundant. Naturally, he had to make thorough preparations before attempting Alchemy, or else it would be far too wasteful.

Yang Chan had accumulated a good amount of Spiritual Materials, but these were rare items that would be difficult to acquire again anytime soon. He naturally had to use them sparingly.

"How could I? Master’s safety is the top priority. I can at least distinguish that much!" the Black Dragon replied hurriedly.

"Someone’s coming. Go back inside the Profound Yin Hanging Bead."

Yang Chan looked outside, having sensed a familiar aura, and spoke.

The Black Dragon heard him and vanished instantly.

"Pharmacist Yang!"

Gu An’s voice reached the study.

He had come looking for him directly this time.

"Sect Leader, what brings you here?"

"If you needed something, you could have just sent word. I would have come to you!"

Yang Chan stood up to greet him, somewhat surprised that Gu An had come in person. ’He must be here about either Alchemy or the situation in Purple Star City.’

"I saw Han Bingyu leaving just now. I assume you’ve received the news from Purple Star City as well!"

Gu An followed Yang Chan into the study and got straight to the point.

"This time, I think it’s best you don’t go to Purple Star City. The Merak Sacred Land has assigned the Merak Saint Son to handle the Alien Race matter, but this Saint Son is not on good terms with the Merak Saintess. We are currently considered to be aligned with the Merak Saintess’s faction, so there’s no need to get too close!"

"I don’t plan on going personally this time either. I’ll just arrange for some people to go and provide the necessary assistance to the Merak Sacred Land’s personnel."

"Going in person isn’t a good idea. There’s no good end for a fence-sitter!"

"So, I hope you will also remain here in the Cyan Yuan Sect."

"This way, you’ll also have more time to attempt your breakthrough to Advanced Pharmacist."

He continued speaking before Yang Chan could reply.

He was analyzing the pros and cons. The reason he had come was that he valued Yang Chan highly and wanted to give him this advice personally.

Regarding the Purple Void Secret Realm incident last time, Yang Chan had only gone later, so he wasn’t affected at first. However, he still ended up encountering danger.

This time, with all the major Holy Lands gathering in Purple Star City, the city could become extremely dangerous.

A clash between Blood Exchange Martial Saint experts could very well destroy the entire city and even endanger the surrounding area.

The city was a border city near Yu City, so the affected area would be somewhat smaller. Still, those who go might not necessarily return safely.

He had witnessed the Combat Power of a Blood Exchange Martial Saint expert before; it was completely beyond his ability to interfere. At most, he could only watch from the sidelines.

The final outcome of the battle would still depend on the Blood Exchange Martial Saint Level experts.

Although he felt that the Human Race would most likely win this battle—because even though the Alien Race had a few Blood Exchange Martial Saints, their numbers were limited, unlike the humans, who had numerous experts.

The ones taking action this time were the Holy Lands and Imperial Dynasties, which had a great many experts. These members of the Alien Race were like rootless duckweed; they were no match at all.

This was true in terms of both numbers and Combat Power.

"My thoughts align perfectly with yours, Sect Leader. I was also planning to use this time to consolidate my recent gains."

"I feel that it won’t be long before I can successfully refine the Seven Revolutions Nourishing Organ Pill and advance to Advanced Pharmacist!"

Yang Chan said with a smile.

He had no intention of taking any risks right now. Even if someone ordered him to go to Purple Star City, he would find a way to refuse, perhaps even using an excuse to leave the Cyan Yuan Sect for a while just to avoid the whole affair.

The people who would voluntarily get involved at a time like this were either driven by a sense of duty or possessed absolute strength. As for everyone else, they were negligible.

There was no need to care about those being sent to their deaths.

"It’s good that you think that way!"

"The Cyan Yuan Sect acquired a great deal of Spiritual Materials from the Purple Void Secret Realm this time. I will give you a portion to practice refining the Seven Revolutions Nourishing Organ Pill."

"Becoming an Advanced Pharmacist as soon as possible will be of great help to you."

"When that time comes, if you become a member of the Merak Sacred Land’s Inner Pill Pavilion, you can make a good impression on the Merak Saintess and also provide some help to Chiyu Peak!"

"You also know from when Hall Master Lü returned that Chiyu Peak’s situation within the Merak Sacred Land isn’t very good. If you can advance to Advanced Pharmacist, you’ll be able to help them as well."

"The Cyan Yuan Sect is our foundation, but the Merak Sacred Land is our future. It will allow us to go further, and it will allow the future generations of the Cyan Yuan Sect to go further as well!"

Gu An was greatly relieved to hear Yang Chan’s response. Yang Chan’s comment that he felt he could advance to Advanced Pharmacist soon gave him even more hope.

He knew that advancing to Advanced Pharmacist required "Pill Sense," so feelings were very important!