Daily Divination From Market Rogue Cultivator To Immortal Venerable - Chapter 373

Chapter 373 The Birth of the Infant-Suppressing Pill, Fake Medicine Harms People (Seeking Further Subscriptions)

“So he was a powerful expert who had attempted to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. No wonder his corpse retained such a formidable aura. Perhaps he was only one step away from truly succeeding,”

Li Chang’an sighed.

The path of cultivation is fraught with countless hardships and dangers.

Many times, one is only one step away from crossing the insurmountable chasm, but ultimately falls short of success, just like the Xiao family patriarch.

According to the message in the jade slip,

this senior of the Pill Cauldron Sect was particularly fond of alchemy during his lifetime.

However, his talent in alchemy was far inferior to his talent in cultivation. He only barely reached the fourth-grade lower level in his entire life.

Moreover, the reason he was able to reach the fourth grade was not due to his own talent, but rather the notes of Dan Chengzi.

“If it weren’t for the many alchemy insights in Senior Dan Chengzi’s notes, I might have remained stagnant at the third level for my entire life, unable to glimpse the splendor of the fourth-level alchemy path.”

“Senior Dan Chengzi is a legend   in alchemy , the faith of my entire Dan Ding Sect.”

“Later generations, if you are fortunate enough to meet Senior Dan Chengzi, you must not be negligent…”

These were the senior’s last words, filled with regret.   It was unclear whether he regretted not achieving the Nascent Soul stage or never having met Dan Chengzi.   Hearing this,   Li Chang’an pondered for a long time.   ”It seems I’m quite lucky. I received guidance from Senior Dan Chengzi during my Foundation Establishment stage, but unfortunately, my alchemy skills were too low at the time. If I could receive guidance again, I would surely gain more insights.”   Such opportunities are rare and precious.   Li Chang’an wasn’t greedy.   The insights in Dan Chengzi’s notes, while not as valuable as Dan Chengzi’s personal guidance, were sufficient for his current understanding.   ”First, I’ll acquire the Profound Yin Demon Gold, then properly comprehend the contents of this note.”   With this thought in mind…   He immediately transformed into a streak of light and left Changqing Mountain.   Soon,   Li Chang’an arrived at the Great Qi Imperial City, smoothly entered the palace, and met Qi Yunjin and Qi Yao.   ”Fellow Daoist Li, you’ve come at the perfect time!”   Qi Yunjin, dressed in a bright yellow robe, exuded nobility and smiled.   ”I’ve invited a fourth-tier alchemy master to refine pills for me. I’ve heard you’re also an alchemist, and your alchemy skills have been stagnant at the near-fourth tier for a long time. Would you be willing to accompany me to observe this master’s alchemy?”   ”I’d be delighted!”   Li Chang’an naturally wouldn’t refuse.   Opportunities to observe a master alchemist are rare.   He once again marveled at his luck, always seeming to encounter good things.   Next,   Qi Yunjin led him and Qi Yao to the alchemy room of the Great Qi Imperial Palace.   Along the way, she introduced him to Li Chang’an: “Fellow Daoist Li, that grandmaster’s name is ‘Le Zheng,’ a true genius in alchemy. Although he only has Golden Core cultivation, he has mastered fourth-tier alchemy techniques. Even my father often praises him.”   ”Having fourth-tier techniques with only Golden Core cultivation is indeed remarkable,”   Li Chang’an remarked in praise.   A short while later,   the three arrived at the alchemy room.   The alchemy grandmaster, Le Zheng, was already waiting there.   Qi Yunjin introduced him: “Fellow Daoist Le, this is Fellow Daoist Li Chang’an, a cultivator from the Southern Region of Zhao Kingdom. He already possesses near-fourth-tier alchemy techniques.”   ”So you’re a fellow Daoist from the Southern Region. I am Le Zheng!”   Le Zheng smiled warmly, showing no arrogance befitting a grandmaster.   Moreover, he was happy to offer guidance on alchemy.   During their conversation,   Li Chang’an learned many insights into alchemy required to advance to fourth-tier grandmaster.   Such insights are always precious, and many grandmasters would never share them with outsiders, even with their disciples.   But Le Zheng had nothing to hide, which greatly increased Li Chang’an’s goodwill towards him.   ”This person seems to have no guile, focusing solely on alchemy. No wonder he possesses fourth-tier skills at such a young age.”   Such individuals are rare in today’s cultivation world.   After some conversation,   Le Zheng closed the alchemy room, allowing the three to observe while he sat cross-legged before the furnace.   ”Boom…”   Flames surged, dazzling the light.   The raging fire instantly engulfed the entire furnace, turning the alchemy room a fiery red.   This was Li Chang’an’s first time observing a fourth-tier grandmaster refining pills.   He was completely absorbed, paying close attention to every detail.   Soon,   a sense of unease began to creep into Li Chang’an’s mind.   ”The fourth-tier pills that Grandmaster Le is refining seem somewhat familiar.”   Among the numerous ancient pill formulas Li Chang’an had obtained, there was one called “Nine-Turn Fire Scale Pill.”   The materials required to refine this pill were almost identical to those prepared by Le Zheng.   Even the refining steps were nearly the same.   It was that subtle difference that prevented Li Chang’an from being completely certain.   He quietly transmitted his voice: “Fellow Daoist Qi, may I ask what kind of pill Master Le is refining?”   ”It’s an ancient pill called the Nine-Turn Fire Scale Pill. Fellow Daoist Li may not have heard of it. This pill is extremely beneficial to cultivators with fire spirit roots, and it has been lost for many years,”   Qi Yunjin replied, explaining to Li Chang’an.   She was indeed a fire spirit root cultivator.   Moreover,   her spirit root quality had reached the Heavenly Grade!   She knew about Li Chang’an’s relationship with Jiang Muyu, so she didn’t hide it.   Even if she didn’t tell him now, he would find out sooner or later.   ”Heavenly Spirit Root!”   Li Chang’an was secretly shocked.   In his more than a hundred years of cultivation, he had never encountered a true Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator.   Although the talents of Zi Xi and Gu Yunqi, the other holy sons and daughters, were good, they all had earth spirit roots. The reason their cultivation speed surpassed other earth spirit root geniuses was because of their innate spiritual bodies.   Although these people were said to be no weaker than those with heavenly spirit roots, they were ultimately not true heavenly spirit roots.   Li Chang’an exclaimed, “I never imagined that Fellow Daoist Qi would possess such astonishing talent!”

“It’s just talent. Before reaching the Nascent Soul stage, even the best talent is nothing,”

Qi Yunjin smiled humbly.

She told Li Chang’an that

the Nine-Turn Fire Scale Pill formula was unearthed from a secret realm half a month ago by a Golden Core guest elder of the Great Qi Dynasty.

This pill was extremely beneficial to her; she had consumed several before.

The effects of those pills had diminished considerably over time, but they still greatly benefited her.

“That’s why I asked Master Le to refine it for me.”

“Fellow Daoist Qi, are you sure the formula is correct?”

Li Chang’an had a vague feeling.

The formula Qi Yunjin obtained was most likely one of the erroneous formulas deliberately released by the Pill Cauldron Sect back then.

But she was confident and chuckled, “Fellow Daoist Li, rest assured, Master Le’s alchemy skills are extremely high. If there’s a problem with the formula, he’ll definitely be able to tell.”

Hearing this, Li Chang’an said no more.

His eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at the alchemy furnace, continuing to observe.

The entire alchemy process was almost identical to the recipe he had obtained, with only extremely minor differences.

The final three pills

were virtually indistinguishable from normal Nine-Turn Fire Scale Pills in terms of color, aroma, and unique patterns.

However, Li Chang’an felt something was amiss.

He wanted the recipe, but fourth-tier recipes were extremely valuable, and as he wasn’t a confidant of Qi Yunjin, the chances of him seeing it were slim.

“Fellow Daoist Li, what’s wrong?”

Le Zheng, with his keen senses, immediately inquired.

Qi Yunjin explained for him, “Fellow Daoist Le, Fellow Daoist Li is worried that the recipe is incorrect.”

“I see, no need to worry!”

Le Zheng smiled, reassuring Li Chang’an.

“I’ve heard that the Pill Cauldron Sect deliberately releases incorrect recipes to confuse the public, but I have repeatedly verified the recipe for this Nine-Turn Fire Scale Pill; there won’t be any problems.”

Saying this, he presented the three pills to Qi Yunjin.

“Princess, I have not failed you; I have not wasted these precious materials!”

“Thank you, Master Le.”

Qi Yunjin accepted the three pills, expressing her gratitude.

Then, she sat cross-legged and swallowed one pill on the spot.

Instantly,

a scorching aura surged from her body.

She seemed to burst into flames, her entire body turning crimson, surrounded by fire, before slowly returning to normal after a long while.

“Not bad, this pill is flawless, identical to the ones I swallowed before, and even more effective!”

Qi Yunjin smiled broadly, in high spirits.

Seeing this,

Li Chang’an, though suspicious, said nothing more.

He was ultimately not a fourth-tier grandmaster, and in alchemy, he was inferior to Yue Zheng.

He then offered a Cold Smoke Pill formula in exchange for Xuan Yin Demon Gold from Qi Yunjin.

“Fellow Daoist Li is indeed a person with great fortune, obtaining a fourth-tier pill formula so quickly.”

Qi Yunjin praised with a smile.

She did not have the Cold Smoke Pill formula herself, so she was naturally happy to trade with Li Chang’an.

Not long after, the two signed a transaction contract.

Qi Yunjin received the pill formula.

Li Chang’an received a fist-sized, dark-colored fourth-tier treasure emanating a chilling aura.

It was indeed the Profound Yin Demonic Gold!

After the transaction was completed,

he didn’t linger and quickly left the Great Qi Imperial Palace, returning to Changqing Mountain.

…

The next day.

Deep within Changqing Mountain, in the weapon-refining room,

Li Chang’an sat cross-legged before the earth fire, his eyes flickering with flames.

“This fire is only a third-tier earth fire. Although it’s close to fourth-tier, it’s not truly fourth-tier, and its help to me isn’t as great as before. It’s a pity I can’t take the fourth-tier earth fire from the Xiao family’s underground cave.”

The earth fire is connected to the earth’s veins.

Li Chang’an wasn’t a fourth-tier Feng Shui master or a spirit vein master, and he didn’t understand the power of earth veins.

Although he coveted that fourth-tier earth fire, there was nothing he could do; he could only leave it there.

“Never mind, I’ll think of a way later. For now, I need to refine the Infant-Suppressing Nail.”

He waved his hand, and dozens of materials flew out, most of them extremely precious fourth-tier materials.

Next,

he used Xuan Yin Demon Gold as the main material, and the other materials as auxiliary materials, slowly fusing them together, repeatedly refining them using fourth-tier weapon-refining techniques.

Time flew by, and several hours passed in the blink of an eye.

During this time

, the fire in the weapon-refining room remained blazing hot, but the entire room gradually became icy cold.

An indescribable, extreme chill emanated from the forging furnace, thickening the surrounding room with frost.

Finally,

Li Chang’an was completely covered in ice crystals.

He remained motionless, focused, maintaining a steady output of magical power, allowing the Infant-Suppressing Nails to slowly take shape.

Several more hours passed.

Li Chang’an had completely transformed into an ice sculpture.

Inside the forging furnace, the seven Infant-Suppressing Nails, radiating chilling energy, finally took shape, releasing the aura of a low-grade fourth-tier weapon.

“It’s done!”

Li Chang’an shuddered, the ice on his body shattering.

He raised his hand, and the seven Infant-Suppressing Nails flew out, landing in his hand.

“As expected of a treasure specifically designed to target Nascent Souls. My Nascent Soul, formed with the power of faith, actually feels extremely uncomfortable; even without direct contact, it feels somewhat stiff.”

If all seven Infant-Suppressing Nails were driven into an enemy’s Nascent Soul, they might instantly freeze it, leaving no chance of escape.

With this item,

Li Chang’an’s confidence in dealing with the Thousand Corpse True Monarch increased significantly.

“Two more treasures are needed. With all three, the chances of success will be much greater.”

In the days that followed,

Li Chang’an cultivated fourth-order alchemy while collecting materials to refine the other two treasures.

Thanks to the many insights in Dan Chengzi’s notes, he experienced sudden enlightenment almost every so often, making rapid progress in alchemy.

Just two years later, he successfully refined his first low-grade fourth-order pill!

Thus,

he officially became a fourth-order alchemy master!

“Thanks to this senior Dan Chengzi’s notes, otherwise I’m afraid I would have spent ten years or even longer.”

Li Chang’an secretly rejoiced, fortunate to have a master to guide him.

Alchemy is considered by countless people to be the foremost of all cultivation arts, not only because of the extremely high profits of pills, but also because this path is extremely difficult.

Many people want to become alchemists, but struggle to even begin, forcing them to switch to other skills.

“A fourth-order alchemist is already considered a top figure in the cultivation world, but one must not be arrogant; there is always someone higher up.”

Li Chang’an cautioned himself.

He wasn’t entirely satisfied with his fourth-tier low-grade alchemy skills.

The Nascent Soul Pill was a fourth-tier mid-grade pill, which he couldn’t refine with his current skills.

He’d either have someone refine it for him later, or find a higher-level alchemy inheritance.

However,

his immediate priority

was to gather the materials needed for the other two Nascent Soul Extinction Treasures.

“The materials for refining the Nascent Soul Trapping Net are still missing ‘Netherworld Silkworm Silk.’ This is also a demonic treasure; it seems the righteous sects don’t have it. Do I have to go to the Northern Region to kill some high-ranking members of the demonic sects?”

Li Chang’an’s eyes were deep as he looked north.

Just then,

the communication treasure in his storage bag slightly warmed up.

Li Chang’an probed it with his divine sense and quickly heard Luo Qiantong’s voice.

“Uncle Li, I’ve learned through inquiries that the Azure Dragon Sect of the Yuan Kingdom has the Netherworld Silkworm Silk you need.”

“Oh? Tell me in detail.”

“Yes!”

Luo Qiantong’s tone was calm as he told him everything.

The Azure Dragon True Monarch’s Daoist partner, “Golden Bell True Person,” enjoyed cultivating various spirit silkworms.

Among them is a type of silkworm called the “Netherworld Silkworm,” whose silk thread is exactly the Netherworld Silkworm Silk that Li Chang’an needs.

In other words,

Li Chang’an doesn’t need to go to the Northern Region to target the demonic path.

Within the righteous path, he still has a chance to obtain Netherworld Silkworm Silk.

However,

that Golden Bell True Person rarely trades silkworm silk with outsiders.

According to the information gathered by Luo Qiantong, other silkworm silk is occasionally traded, but Netherworld Silkworm Silk has never been

traded. “Uncle Li, Netherworld Silkworm Silk is a treasure of the demonic path. I’m afraid that Golden Bell True Person won’t trade with you. I will continue to gather other information for you.”

“Okay, I understand.”

Li Chang’an severed the connection with Luo Qiantong and then took out a dragon-shaped jade pendant.

This jade pendant is his connection treasure with Zhuo Wanshuang.

Zhuo Wanshuang’s mother is none other than Golden Bell True Person.

“Fellow Daoist Zhuo, I wish to obtain a portion of Netherworld Silkworm Silk. Do you have any way to do so?”

Li Chang’an held the jade pendant, quietly waiting for Zhuo Wanshuang’s response.

Speaking of which,

Zhuo Wanshuang still owes him a favor.

Back then, he helped Zhuo Wanshuang hunt down the little azure dragon, obtaining its two eyeballs for her.

However, Zhuo Wanshuang couldn’t help him acquire a fourth-tier body-refining technique.

Soon,

Zhuo Wanshuang’s response rang out.

“Fellow Daoist Li, my mother, True Person Jinling, possesses Netherworld Silkworm Silk, but she never trades it outside her circle unless you can find a ‘Dream Leaf’.”

“Dream Leaf?”

Li Chang’an frowned slightly.

He was already quite knowledgeable, yet he had never heard of such a thing.

Zhuo Wanshuang’s voice rang out again: “Fellow Daoist Li, this matter concerns the Floating Life True Monarch who has been in a dream for three hundred years. Could you come to the Azure Dragon Sect? I will explain it to you in detail.”

“Alright!”

Li Chang’an immediately severed the connection, used his nascent soul power, and headed to the Azure Dragon Sect at full speed.

Half a day later,

he arrived at the Azure Dragon Sect’s mountain gate.

The situation at the Azure Dragon Sect was the same as when he last saw it; there were still four peaks, three of which had a large number of disciples coming and going.

Only the last peak, Floating Life True Monarch’s Floating Life Peak, remained quiet and peaceful, shrouded in a large amount of mist, making it difficult to see clearly.

“Zhuo Wanshuang said that the Dream Luo Leaf is related to the Floating Life True Monarch. Could it be that, under pressure from the demonic path, the Azure Dragon Sect intends to awaken the Floating Life True Monarch?”

Li Chang’an pondered to himself.

He entered the mountain gate and soon visited Zhuo Wanshuang’s Daoist temple.

“Fellow Daoist Li, you arrived so quickly.”

Zhuo Wanshuang was somewhat surprised.

From the Southern Region of Zhao Kingdom to the Azure Dragon Sect, even the fastest Golden Core cultivator would take more than ten days.

Li Chang’an explained, “I just happened to be training nearby.”

“I see, Fellow Daoist Li, please come in and sit down.”

Zhuo Wanshuang didn’t suspect anything and invited Li Chang’an into her courtyard.

Chi Qingxuan and Chi Qingwu were also there.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries,

Li Chang’an asked, “Fellow Daoist Zhuo, what is that Dream Luo Leaf? Why have I never heard of it?”

“Fellow Daoist Li, the Dream Luo Leaf is an extremely rare spiritual plant.”

Zhuo Wanshuang’s voice was calm as she patiently explained to Li Chang’an.

The Dream Luo Leaf is of the fourth-grade lower quality and can be used to feed a fourth-grade spiritual silkworm called “Dream Soul Silkworm.”

As long as it can consume a Dream Luo Leaf, the spiritual silkworm will awaken the talent of “entering dreams.”

After listening,

Li Chang’an understood Jin Ling Zhenren’s purpose.

Through this talent of entering dreams, he could enter the three-hundred-year-old dream that Fusheng Zhenjun had woven for himself and completely awaken him.

“Fellow Daoist Zhuo, the Azure Dragon Sect has a ten-thousand-year heritage and profound foundation, yet it doesn’t even have a single Dream Luo Leaf?”

“No.”

Zhuo Wanshuang told Li Chang’an that this item was rare even in ancient times.

According to ancient records, among the nine great sects of antiquity, only the Dan Ding Sect and the Gu Mu Sect cultivated the Dream Luo Leaf.

In the current cultivation world, the spiritual seed and cultivation method of this spiritual plant have long been lost.

“Something that simply doesn’t exist in the current cultivation world…”

Li Chang’an shook his head slightly, giving up the idea.

Although the Netherworld Silkworm Silk is precious, at least the demonic path still has it; as long as he thinks of a way, he can get it one day.

He didn’t want to waste time on something as extinct as the Dream Luo Leaf.

Zhuo Wanshuang suddenly said, “Fellow Daoist Li, the Dream Luo Leaf is not extinct, otherwise why would I have asked you to come?”

“Oh? Please tell me in detail

, Fellow Daoist Zhuo.” Li Chang’an picked up his thoughts again and solemnly asked for advice.

…

Meanwhile.

In the Great Qi Immortal Dynasty, inside the imperial palace.

Qi Yunjin sat cross-legged, swallowed a Nine-Turn Fire Scale Pill, and her whole body was immediately surrounded by flames.

She immediately circulated her cultivation technique, using the pill to assist her cultivation.

A moment later.

Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, she opened her eyes, and a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes.

“Something’s not right. Why does the magical energy in my meridians feel stagnant?”

(End of Chapter)