Chapter 785 - 615: Is Spirit Rice from the Central Continent Really This Nourishing?

Sanyang Unblocking Pill, main herbs include Phoenix Tail Flower, Spring Sunflower, Flaming Dragon Grass...

Ji An assessed that this is a warming and nourishing fire-element spiritual medicine, with the main herbs being around 1,500 years old, making it a Tier Three Middle Grade Pill.

After a moment, he said in a deep voice:

"Judging by the combination of herbs, this pill is primarily used to treat Cold Poison, am I correct?"

Over the years, with more opportunities to practice alchemy, his understanding of medicinal properties and pharmacology has deepened, making him 80-90% confident in his judgment.

Zhenyue Daoist Master nodded, "To be honest, I have a distant cousin with a special Dao Body, but due to a lack of proper guidance in childhood, she developed a chronic illness that penetrated her bones, causing her body temperature to drop lower and lower.

Her talent is not inferior to mine, and may even slightly exceed it, but because of the illness, her future, which should have been bright, is now overshadowed by gloom.

If not supported by various pills, her body would gradually lose sensation. More terrifyingly, the same pill’s effects are diminishing.

Unless she can quickly break through to the Nascent Soul Realm and slowly extract the Cold Poison with her cultivation, there remains only a glimmer of hope for her survival.

Therefore, I implore you to help refine the Sanyang Unblocking Pill. Once I gather enough herbs, where can I find you?"

This cousin is of similar age to him and they were childhood sweethearts. He sincerely hopes for her recovery, so her innocence won’t wither prematurely.

In the Void Sect, there is a senior brother with a Cold Attribute Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire that cannot be used to refine a higher quality Sanyang Unblocking Pill.

It sounds like an Immortal Realm version of ALS... Ji An pondered:

"It’s my first time refining a new type of pill, so I can’t guarantee the success rate."

From the tone of the other’s voice, he could hear the genuine affection between him and his cousin. Any failure in alchemy could lead to resentment or even hatred from the other party.

So, he first made a careful remark. Better safe than sorry.

Zhenyue Daoist Master’s heart was astute and immediately understood the underlying message.

"Haha, don’t worry, my friend. Alchemists inevitably face setbacks when trying to refine new pills.

Fortunately, I have prepared enough main herbs for three batches, with each batch producing three pills.

My minimum requirement is three Formed Pills, of ordinary quality is fine, which shouldn’t be difficult for you.

Even if, for other reasons, the goal is not achieved, I will not harbor any complaint."

The Sanyang Unblocking Pill formula was exchanged from a Pill Master of the Divine Wood Sect and his cousin has not yet taken such a pill, so the effects would be excellent.

He transmitted a message back to the sect to inquire, and the senior brother with the Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire said the Cyan Lotus Heart-Burning Fire could enhance the yang property of the spiritual medicine, increasing the efficacy of the Sanyang Unblocking Pill by at least 20 to 30 percent.

Ji An seriously thought over the pill refining process and solemnly nodded:

"I agree. If you wish to find me, come to Blackstone Mountain in Cloud Sea Immortal City."

Currently, the bottleneck in his cultivation is becoming looser and looser, and by the time the other party gathers enough herbs, it is very likely he will have broken through to the Mid-stage Golden Core.

By then, his spiritual strength would have increased again, giving him more confidence in refining a Tier Three Middle Grade Pill.

"Blackstone Mountain, hmm, I will remember it.

In as short a time as three to five years, or as long as ten years, I can gather the herbs and will definitely come to visit then."

"Welcome, you will be warmly received."

Ji An was very pleased to get a pill formula. Although the pill is mainly used to treat Cold Poison, it is after all a Tier Three Middle Grade Pill, and the age of the spiritual herbs is noteworthy.

It can also be used as a means to enhance cultivation, even though the effect might be slightly less.

The two chatted happily, and Ji An took the opportunity to ask about cultivation issues, all of which were answered patiently and in detail.

...

In the Gourd World, Ji An sat cross-legged under the Gathering Essence Tree, practicing the Five Elements Reincarnation Scripture, with a vortex of spiritual energy above his head like a tornado connecting heaven and earth.

Spiritual Qi surged through the Immortal Vein, and the Five Elements Divine Mansion, like an extremely efficient machine, quickly liquefied the Spiritual Qi, and finally refined it into Magic Power Crystals.

At the initial breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage, completing this step required three Grand Circulations, but now it only takes two, increasing the efficiency by a full 30%.

The speed of refining Magic Power Crystals is fast enough, and the Five Elements Spirit Liquid produced in the Five Elements Divine Mansion is ample, further nourishing the Golden Core.

Not only that, the growth rate of the Primordial Life Fire is faster.

Suddenly, Ji An felt that the surging legal power seemed to reach a certain critical point, and the bottleneck in his cultivation was partially breached in an instant, leaving only a thin layer. With a little more effort, it could be completely broken through.

Filled with joy, Ji An immediately stopped his cultivation technique. The surging magical power swiftly receded, as breaking through in the Little World is inappropriate.

Normally, when cultivation is breaking through, there is bound to be some sort of appearance, and even if others cannot detect a single trace of anomaly, breaking through quietly is bound to arouse speculation.

Even within the building, it was inconvenient to break through. Waiting a few more days and returning to Blackstone Mountain before breaking through was not too late.

Ji An ceased his cultivation. To vent his abundant energy, he simply started practicing magic techniques.

The transformations of the Dharma Seal in his hands flowed smoothly, and crimson thunder constantly fell, with the might of the Thunder Technique sweeping through the entire Little World.

With excitement in his heart, the magic techniques seemed to become more agile.

Struck by inspiration, Ji An’s speed in changing the Dharma Seal suddenly accelerated, and the momentum of the thunder expanded significantly.

He paused to carefully recall the previous state, then once again activated the Bing Fire Divine Thunder.

Thunder light flashed, with overwhelming momentum.

At the bottom of the pond, in the mud, the Cyan Water Turtle pulled its head back even further.

Closing his eyes, Ji An focused his mind into his Dantian, connecting with the Upper Stone Turtle, and clear words immediately appeared in his sea of consciousness.

[Magic Technique: Bing Fire Divine Thunder (Perfection 99%→100%)]

At this moment, he felt serene, with a sense of ’remaining unfazed by honor or disgrace, watching the flowers bloom and fall in front of the courtyard’.

Looking at a large quantity of Tier Three Middle Grade Thunder-Attracting Grass, he felt the beauty of the world all the more keenly.

The next target, Gui Water God Thunder!

Ji An performed a magic technique, and the dark clouds hung low in the sky, with black lightning flickering.

...

The Flying Ship of magical treasure tier hovered at the outskirts of Black Wind Ridge, Yunyan Daoist Master and the incoming cultivators completed the handover. Zhenyue Daoist Master didn’t want to be the fortress’s steward; otherwise, this position would be his.

Zhenyue Daoist Master walked into the crowd and transmitted his voice:

"Once I complete my guarding mission, I’ll gather enough medicinal materials as soon as possible, then go to Cloud Sea Immortal City to seek out fellow Daoists, and we shall have a hearty drink."

Ji An responded, "I have good wine."

"Haha, I’m indeed thinking about your good wine, fellow Daoist, my little thought has been discovered."

Zhenyue Daoist Master solemnly cupped his hands, "Take care, we’ll meet again someday."

The departing people boarded the Flying Ship, filled with emotions, many familiar faces they came with were now reduced to ashes lying in the cultivators’ storage magical artifacts.

Pingtian True Monarch waved his hand, "Everyone enter the cabin to rest, I’ll take you home."

The word ’home’ warmed everyone, lifting the spirits of the somewhat downcast cultivators considerably.

When the Flying Ship broke through the demon fog, most cultivators stood on the deck, and a round Golden Sun hung in the southeast, radiating warmth.

After adjusting to the suddenly intense light, cheers erupted from the crowd.

Emerging from the perpetually dark demon fog to see the bright light before them, the gloom accumulated in their hearts vanished instantly.

Ji An was currently staying in the cabin, studying the properties and pharmacology of herbs, gaining new insights with each review.

He heard the cheers and smiled at the corners of his mouth.

’Farewell, Wulan Mountain.’

...

A day later, the Flying Ship arrived at Cloud Sea Immortal City, and everyone bid farewell, going their separate ways.

Ji An didn’t rush to find Lin Jiuxiao, instead hastening towards Black Stone Mountain, riding the Earth-Departing Flame Banner.

The magical treasure transformed into a Fire Phoenix, and he sat cross-legged on its back, leaving a four-colored flame light in the sky.

The summit’s Azure Dragon Wood and other spirit plants flourished, appearing more robust than when he left.

Ji An performed a hand seal to open the Dharma Prohibition, walked into the grotto mansion, checked carefully, and confirmed everything was normal before proceeding to the Quiet Chamber. He lit a Tier Three Middle Grade Soul Incense.

In the rising blue smoke, he quickly calmed his mind and essence, beginning to circulate his cultivation technique.

Soon, a Spiritual Energy Vortex formed in the sky outside the grotto mansion.

....

A crimson Sword Light shot out from the valley, slicing through the sky, Lin Jiuxiao’s Daoist Robe fluttering in the fierce wind like a flying banner.

He didn’t like forming a magic power shield during flying escape, preferring the feeling of strong wind against his face.

After a while, he vaguely saw the peak of Black Stone Mountain.

"Oh?"

He thought he saw wrong; he rubbed his eyes and looked again to confirm he wasn’t mistaken.

Soon flying escape brought him to Black Stone Mountain, he stared at the Spiritual Energy Vortex above the grotto mansion concealed by Azure Dragon Wood, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

’Senior Brother Ji invited sect members, yet he doesn’t seem eager to meet me!’

He had learned Ji An was summoned to Central Continent and waited almost three years, only for Ji An to complete his mission and return to the Immortal City without contacting him immediately.

As he pondered this, he saw the swirling Spiritual Energy Vortex suddenly expand, with Spiritual Qi pouring into the grotto mansion even faster.

"Ah? So Senior Brother Ji is about to break through! Such momentum is grand!"

Lin Jiuxiao felt cheerful, his spirit lifting significantly, as for cultivators, breakthroughs were undoubtedly of paramount importance.

He dived down, landing quietly at the edge of the grotto mansion to wait patiently.

...

Two double hours later, Ji An felt his realm basically stabilized and stopped cultivating.

’A breakthrough in thirteen years; this speed of cultivation enhancement is top-tier even in the Central Continent.’

He nodded with a slight sense of satisfaction, then took out a Cultivation Technique Jade Slip and placed it on his forehead, unlocking the seal with a key just as he was about to check it, he heard a voice outside.

"Senior Brother, Jiuxiao has come to visit."

"What a coincidence," Ji An chuckled softly, walked out of the grotto mansion, warmly welcoming the visitor inside:

"Forgive me, Junior Brother, today I just returned to the Immortal City, eager to break through to mid-stage Golden Core, otherwise I would have come to see you first."

"Wait, Senior Brother, did you say breaking through to mid-stage Golden Core?"

Lin Jiuxiao was stunned, originally thinking Ji An was breaking through to the third layer of Golden Core, and not long ago he mentioned the breakthrough’s significant momentum.

Could the Spirit Rice of Central Continent be so nourishing? Ji An had been in Central Continent for merely thirty years, yet he managed to break through two realms consecutively!