Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique - Chapter 363 - 319: Middle Grade Dao Seed
Ji An held the jade bottle in his hand and exclaimed:
“The pill is named after the Red Pine. Senior Sister, could it be that you’ve experimented with a pill formula using pine nuts as the main ingredient?”
He glanced at Jia Yu standing beside him and thought to himself that it must be so, otherwise the Senior Brother from the Treasure Pavilion would not have been brought in.
Han Yan covered her mouth and laughed:
“The name of the pill is indeed easy to guess. It is suitable for late-stage Foundation Establishment use.
In comparison, its medicinal power is twenty percent of the Fire Dragon Heart Refining Pill, but its total cost is less than ten percent of the Fire Dragon Pill.”
Her eyes were full of pride. For an alchemist, this is quite an achievement, a brilliance arising from years of accumulated talent in alchemy.
With this pill formula, she would hold a prominent position among alchemists across the Western Continent.
The main ingredient of the Fire Dragon Qi Refining Pill is the three-hundred-year-old Dragon Blood Fruit, while pine nuts are produced every year.
Jia Yu solemnly stated:
“This means that as long as other medicinal ingredients can keep up, a large batch of Red Pine Pills can be produced every year, greatly filling the gap in pills for disciples practicing Fire Element Techniques.”
In the sect, Foundation Establishment cultivators practicing Fire Element Techniques comprise the majority, and the sect’s strength will rapidly increase.
He held back his excitement and continued:
“The raw material for the Red Pine Pill is Tier Two Lower Grade Pine Nuts. If we use pine nuts of Tier Two Middle Grade or higher, could we refine pills suitable for Chao Origin Stage cultivators?
The ancestor is already aware and has ordered Junior Sister Han to experiment with this type of pill formula.
If successful, Chao Origin Stage cultivators will significantly accelerate their pace in opening the Fire Element Divine Mansion.”
Ji An nodded with equal excitement, saying:
“Indeed, this is fantastic news. Is there anything I can help with?”
His next step is to open the Fire Element Divine Mansion, so it’s like receiving a pillow when sleepy.
Han Yan’s smile bloomed like a peony, and she gently said:
“Junior brother is the most crucial part. Without a continuous supply of Tier Two Pine Nuts, even the best pill formula would be useless.
Additionally, Tier Two Pine Honey is an important ingredient. If we are to refine many pills, the demand for pine honey will be very high.”
“Even the most skilled housewife cannot cook without rice; without materials, it’s all for nothing.”
Half of the sect’s Tier Two Red Cloud Pines are at Red Flame Peak, and there is a trend of increasing every year.
Due to scattered planting in other regions, there is essentially no production of pine honey.
Jia Yu said solemnly:
“The ancestor is closely monitoring the progress, with plans to find another plot of Tier Two Mid-grade Spirit Field for planting Red Cloud Pine.
Starting today, the exchange rate for Tier Two Pine Nuts will increase by twenty percent for Small Merit.
The price of Tier Two Lower Grade Pine Honey will rise to ten Small Merits per jin.
The sect requires the Agricultural Hall to adjust the planting volume of relevant medicinal materials in hopes of being able to mass-produce the Red Pine Pill as soon as possible.”
Han Yan carefully took out a jade slip and instructed:
“This is the pill formula for the Red Pine Pill. Junior brother, calculate the maturity time and proportions of the spirit medicine for planting in the medicinal garden.
But remember, the planting amount should not match the actual demand proportion.”
Jia Yu coughed and lowered his voice to say:
“Junior brother should understand the importance, but I must emphasize it.
The Red Pine Pill constitutes a significant interest, representing both the effort of Junior Sister Han and the expectations of the sect. The pill formula is highly confidential, and the sect will make no exceptions in pursuing responsibilities if it were to leak.”
A new pill formula represents a continuous flow of benefits and increased sect foundation; it never hurts to be overly cautious.
“Rest assured, Senior Brother and Senior Sister, I am well aware of the importance of this.”
Ji An pressed the jade slip to his forehead, quickly memorizing the pill formula.
He crushed the jade slip and said:
“Senior Sister, I am an alchemist as well. In the future, may I try refining the Red Pine Pill?”
Han Yan raised her willow brows in surprise and said:
“Of course, though I never heard you mention it before. Can you already refine late-stage Foundation Establishment pills?”
Ji An chuckled a few times and shook his head:
“I haven’t attempted refining yet; right now, I can only skillfully refine the Cyan Lotus Pill.
In the future, when we have enough materials, I will try refining the Red Pine Pill.”
His alchemy skills can help him gain the opportunity for the Cyan Lotus Heart-Burning Fire; he certainly plans to practice refining more in the future.
Jia Yu laughed, “Unlike others who want to exchange for the pill formula, you must still pay a Small Merit fee! It doesn’t exclude you!”
He had vaguely heard about this person learning alchemy, but he had not paid much attention, thinking the skills were poor. He never expected Ji An could already refine mid-stage Foundation Establishment elixirs.
Han Yan waved her jade hand, “Junior brother does not need to pay the Small Merit.”
For other alchemists exchanging the formula, she receives nine-tenths of the Small Merits. This is an additional reward given by the sect.
As long as she is alive, she will have that income.
Moreover, starting from the mass production of the Red Pine Pill, she will also gain some Small Merits for every pill other alchemists submit, lasting thirty years.
The support from the sect for researching pill formulas is substantial, not only for pill formulas but also for new artifact refining technique prohibitions, beast taming secret techniques, and more.
Thus, when disciples achieve results, they willingly contribute to the sect, as the benefits they receive are substantial compared to hoarding it themselves.
“Since Junior Sister Han has spoken, we’ll waive it.
When you refine the Red Pine Pill in the future, please submit them to the sect to exchange for Small Merits, as it supports Junior Sister Han.”
Ji An grinned, “One should never forget those who dig the well; I certainly will.
Speaking of which, as long as the Senior Brother can provide enough resources, I have no problem submitting all my outputs to the sect.
To say nothing of the rest, an ample supply of Soul Incense would be enough.”
If the Soul Incense is sufficient, his speed of opening the Divine Mansion could double without a problem.
Jia Yu was a little frustrated; he feared these fellow disciples with abundant Small Merits the most.
He discreetly glanced at Han Yan, knowing she would soon be one such person.
