Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 625 Discussion on Cultivation

Master Zhenyue paid close attention to his cousin's complexion. When he saw the blush on her face, he was delighted. When he heard the words "good medicine," a smile bloomed on his face.

Hua Yin Zhenren's usually cold face became more expressive as she carefully placed the elixir into a jade bottle and opened another jade bottle.

The five crimson pills with three lines on each were so eye-catching that they made her palms appear even paler.

Master Zhenyue was overjoyed and stood up, cupping his hands in greeting:
"Five batches of medicinal herbs, fellow Daoist, spared no effort in refining them."

"On our first encounter with this elixir, we were able to successfully produce eight pills, a success rate exceeding 50%, and five of them were of superior quality. This relieved our immediate suffering, and I will forever remember this kindness."

Having said that, he bowed slightly.

Ji An hurriedly stood up to help him up, saying, "Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. As an alchemist, I only did what I should do, hoping it would be of some use to True Person Huayin."

I can feel the chill just standing here. If you don't mind, you can refine one here and test its effects on the spot.

Except for pills with yin and cold attributes, the Azure Lotus Burning Heart Flame can only refine pills that are highly praised by those who have used it.

Having the other person take one here can create a better impression on them.

The two guests exchanged a glance, Master Huayin nodded slightly, and Master Zhenyue spoke:

"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, fellow Daoist."

"You two are too kind. Please don't find my humble abode too simple."

After Ji An led the patient to the quiet room and left, Hua Yin Zhenren glanced at him and a strange smile appeared on his lips.

The room contained only a futon, an incense burner, and a silver plate with some elixir residue on it; it was indeed very simple.

She took out a futon woven from red spiritual herbs from the Void Stone and sat down. She then took out a common-quality Three Yang Meridian Opening Pill and swallowed it.

It wasn't that she was a germaphobe and didn't want to sit on other people's cushions, but rather that the cushion made of red leaf grass could slightly alleviate the chill in her body.

As soon as the pill entered his stomach, a warm feeling immediately rose up.

In the living room, Zhenyue Zhenren picked up his teacup, drank it, and said:

"Phoenix Dance Danxia Tea has a very good taste. Fellow Daoist, could you possibly obtain a high-grade third-tier spiritual tea?"

He raised his teacup, having collected all kinds of fire-elemental spiritual plants because of his cousin's illness.

Phoenix Dance Danxia Tea can also alleviate the condition, but as my cousin's cultivation level has improved to the late Golden Core stage, the effect of a mid-grade third-tier spiritual tea has become relatively small.

Ji An shook his head slightly, "I traveled here from the Western Continent, and I know too few cultivators. I don't have any channels in this area at the moment."

There will be opportunities in the future, but there's nothing we can do about it now.

If the stone turtle can absorb more Dao essence to upgrade the Gathering Yuan Tree to a high-grade third rank, then obtaining a high-grade third-rank spiritual plant will be easier.

Of course, if the other party can offer exceptionally generous rewards, he might reluctantly improve the quality of the Phoenix Perching Wood, even though it would be a risky move.

Zhenyue Zhenren was just asking a question out of habit, and he didn't have any expectations, so he changed the subject and started talking about cultivation experiences. No cultivator in the ascending stage would refuse such an exchange.

Ji An was able to glimpse the cultivation methods of the Nascent Soul Sect. He was surprised to find that the cultivation methods of the Taixu Sect, at least those of Zhenyue Zhenren, had a strong tendency towards the Five Elements and did not follow the principle of balance.

"Fellow Daoist, when we break through to the Golden Core stage, we are required to comprehend the mutual generation of the Five Elements and ultimately achieve the convergence of the Five Qi."

However, from your description, I discovered that when you were cultivating to the Golden Core level, you didn't adhere to the principle of balancing the Five Elements, but instead focused on enhancing the power of the Earth element, which is completely beyond my comprehension.

After pondering for a moment, Zhenyue Zhenren said:
"The balance of the five elements in the human body is only in a dynamic state, because absolute balance does not exist."

Furthermore, our understanding of the Five Elements is not at the same level, so pursuing a balance of the Five Elements at this point will only hinder our cultivation.

Fellow Daoist recalls our cultivation. The Foundation Establishment stage cultivation method has a distinct tendency towards the Five Elements. In the Origin Rejuvenation stage, due to special reasons, we have to pursue the balance of the Five Elements. The reason is that this method has less resistance to condensing the Golden Elixir, and at the same time, the quality of the Golden Elixir will be higher.

After breaking through to the Golden Core stage, we should leverage our strengths instead of remaining lost in the illusion of the Five Elements balance.

Most cultivators are not suited to this path, because it is far too difficult.

His gaze was serious as he asked curiously:
"Fellow Daoist, is your cultivation method focused on achieving balance among the five elements?"

Ji An nodded. "To be honest, fellow Daoist, I cultivate the Five Elements Reincarnation Scripture, which was once the core technique of the Five Elements Sect, a super Nascent Soul sect."

The cultivation methods involved in a cultivator's path are generally not revealed to outsiders, because enemies could find ways to counter them.

However, Ji An is not among them. He is proficient in all five elements magic and is also preparing to refine a set of replicas of the Five Elements Flags, aiming to find a way to counter any enemy he encounters.

Zhenyue Zhenren raised an eyebrow and said:

"The Five Elements Reincarnation Scripture is also included in our Taixu Sect. I have observed it before. The Five Elements Balancing Method has obvious advantages. After breaking through to the Golden Core stage, as long as you persist in cultivation, the cultivator's mana capacity will exceed that of other cultivators of the same level. The longer you cultivate, the more obvious it will be."

This is done according to the most authentic cultivation method, but as far as I know, the Five Elements Revolving Sutra also has a cultivation method that focuses on the power of a single element.

"To gather the power of the other five elements to highlight a certain one, if I remember correctly?"

After the Five Elements Sect was destroyed, all the major Nascent Soul sects sent their disciples into the ruins to search for usable resources.

The most valuable resources have been completely looted, leaving only some areas of little value and perilous places that even Nascent Soul cultivators find difficult to navigate.

The Five Elements Revolving Scripture, the core cultivation technique of the Five Elements Sect, was rescued from a perilous situation by a dozen powerful Nascent Soul cultivators working together, and was subsequently adopted by several sects to improve their own cultivation techniques.

The most powerful aspect of the Five Elements Revolving Scripture is indeed its ability to construct an absolutely balanced cycle of the five elements. Over time, cultivators who persist in practicing this technique can obtain indescribable benefits.

However, although the Five Elements Sect has been established for about 80,000 years, only a handful of cultivators have been able to reach the state of balance of the five elements.

These three were truly unparalleled throughout history, dominating their contemporaries and establishing the Five Elements Sect's formidable reputation. However, aside from the era in which these three cultivators existed, the Five Elements Sect did not possess any significant advantage over other Nascent Soul sects.

Zhenyue Zhenren is becoming increasingly curious about Ji An's cultivation. Could it be that the other party is really following the most authentic cultivation method of the Five Elements Revolving Scripture?

Ji An nodded, "Indeed, but I cultivate according to the most authentic method. Now that I have broken through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, I feel that my cultivation progress is extremely slow. If you don't look at it over a longer period of time, it's almost like I've stagnated."

He quickly tried to make amends, explaining that he had discussed cultivation methods with his senior brother Zhengyang, who felt that it would be best for him to cultivate according to the most authentic methods. Since Zhengyang possessed a Dao seed, he shared the same opinion.

What he didn't know was that the reason Master Zhengyang made that suggestion was because the other party believed that he might be the legendary one-in-a-million Five Elements Dao Body.

Zhenyue Zhenren nodded slightly. "I heard from the sect's True Monarch that the requirements for the Five Elements Balance Path are extremely demanding. Breaking through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm will be much more difficult, and breaking through to the late-stage of the Golden Core realm will be even more difficult."

It is said that the few True Lords who accomplished great feats in the history of the Five Elements Sect all possessed great fortune and obtained some kind of secret treasure to achieve them.

"Fellow Daoist, you should carefully consider your practice of the Five Elements Reincarnation Scripture." He didn't offer any advice, as it involved core cultivation principles, and saying too much would be counterproductive. He left the decision to the other person.

Besides, their relationship hadn't reached the point where they could discuss the path of cultivation.

Ji An nodded. "Fellow Daoist's words have made me realize my own stubbornness. I will consider it carefully."

The other party's words contained a great deal of information; perhaps many Nascent Soul cultivators possess a complete Five Elements Reincarnation Sutra.

However, this news did not provide Ji An with any additional help. These sects would certainly not sell cultivation techniques that could reach the Nascent Soul level unless he could offer an irresistible price.

Does he have that price tag? Yes, the small world is it, but he absolutely refuses to sell it; it's something even more crucial than the cultivation technique.

We still need to visit the Five Elements Sect ruins in the Wanhua Mountains; buying them from a Nascent Soul sect is an impossible path.

The two avoided the topic of cultivation techniques and instead chatted casually, recounting interesting stories that had happened to each other.

Hua Yin Zhenren circulated his cultivation technique and felt the ice crystals accumulated in his immortal veins slowly melting. The chill was absorbed and assimilated by the Water Element Divine Palace, and his cold, almost numb body felt a trace of warmth.

As the cultivation technique was practiced, the warmth became more and more pronounced, and all the ice crystals in her immortal veins melted. Her pale face gained a rosy and delicate glow, and the medicinal effect exceeded expectations.

She possesses the Taiyin Body, which would be a great asset if she broke through to the Nascent Soul stage. The Taiyin power nourishes the soul, and the Nascent Soul stage is the realm of refining Qi into spirit, making them mutually beneficial.

However, this kind of Dao body cannot play a significant role in lower realms; on the contrary, it can become an obstacle as the Dao body awakens.

If it had been discovered early, a miraculous medicine could have been prepared to suppress the effects of the Daoist body. Unfortunately, by the time it was discovered that she possessed the Taiyin Daoist body, the cold poison had already entered her dantian.

The Taixu Sect spent a great deal of effort and resources to remove the cold poison from Huayin Zhenren's dantian; otherwise, she would have perished long ago.

As long as she stops cultivating, the cold toxins in her body will accumulate, and she has suffered a lot over the years.

Now, we are using various elixirs to maintain our bodily functions and prevent the cold toxins from invading our dantian again, otherwise we will be doomed.

She is now racing against time. She has a chance to survive if she can reach the Nascent Soul stage before the Cold Poison invades her dantian again. Otherwise, she will not escape her fate of defeat.

Countless times, she felt herself broken, and time and time again she pieced herself back together from the brokenness.

If it weren't for Zhenyue Zhenren's unwavering encouragement over the years, she might have given up long ago on some night.

The elixir was very effective, allowing her to enjoy a period of time free from the torment of the cold poison.

After the elixir was completely refined, Master Huayin put away her prayer mat and stepped out of the meditation room, bowing gracefully.
"The pills you refined, fellow Daoist, are very effective and have greatly relieved my pain."

Zhenyue Zhenren felt that most of the chill on her body had disappeared, and he smiled with relief.

Ji An stood up and used his magic to help the other person up:
"For me, it was just refining a few batches of pills, not much different from refining other pills in the past."

"But for us, it's a life-saving medicine."

Zhenyue Zhenren interjected and continued:
"We will be troubling you frequently in the future, so it's time to discuss the compensation."

I know that alchemists at your level are not short of spirit stones. What would you like as payment?

He wasn't sure which reward would better win the other party's heart, so he handed over the choice.

Ji An pondered and said:
"For pills, I need to buy Purple Cloud Jade Mushroom Pills, or accept a commission to refine Purple Cloud Jade Mushroom Pills, or buy other pills suitable for mid-stage Golden Core cultivators."

After reaching the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, relying solely on refining the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to improve cultivation, it would take at least two to three hundred years to advance to the late-stage of the Golden Core realm.

He didn't suggest using pills to offset the refining costs, as that would seem too greedy.

Master Huayin covered his mouth and chuckled, "I never thought that even a master alchemist would be short of pills."

Ji An chuckled a few times in agreement, then said helplessly:

"Without medicinal herbs, all alchemists would be at a loss. If Fellow Daoist Zhenyue had not provided the spiritual herbs, the Three Yang Meridian Opening Pill would not have been produced. I only played a transformative role in it."

Even a skilled cook can't cook without rice; alchemists overshadowed the spirit farmers, but without spirit farmers, alchemists would have no brilliance.

Hua Yin Zhenren nodded in agreement, "When I was in the middle stage of the Golden Core realm, I took the Purple Cloud Jade Mushroom Pill."

Now that I've broken through to the late Golden Core stage, I still have some pills left over. I'll give them to you, fellow Daoist."

The Purple Cloud Jade Mushroom Pill is a fire-elemental elixir that can alleviate her symptoms.

She took out a jade bottle that was as red as fire. "There are six pills left. Fellow Daoist, please take a look."

Ji An didn't hesitate to open the jade bottle. "There are indeed six pills. What should I pay for so many pills?"

He knew very well that the reward for refining pills couldn't buy so many Purple Cloud Jade Mushroom Pills.

Zhenyue Zhenren spoke:

"Fire-elemental spiritual fruits and herbs of the middle grade or above of the third rank are all acceptable. If you do not have any, you can use them as funds for refining the Three Yang Meridian Opening Pill in the future."

Ji An has several mid-grade third-tier spiritual fruits in his possession. If he waits a few more years, he might even be able to produce spiritual fruits of higher grades.

After thinking for a moment, he took out three boxes made of Crimson Spirit Pine from the Void Stone and opened them one by one.

One mid-grade third-tier spirit peach, and two dragon blood fruits with a medicinal age of about 1,200 years.

"I believe that dragon's blood fruit can have a more positive effect on the patient's condition."

Dragon blood fruit can invigorate the blood and qi, and the enhanced blood and qi can also alleviate the coldness accumulated in the body.

A look of surprise flashed in Zhenyue Zhenren's eyes. He hadn't expected to actually gain anything. "Fellow Daoist, are you able to refine the Dragon Blood Fruit into related pills?"

Apart from a few rare spiritual fruits, directly consuming spiritual fruits is nowhere near as effective as refining them into pills.

The medicinal properties of the main ingredient can be enhanced through the adjustment of various auxiliary medicines, so the effect of the elixir is much stronger than that of the spiritual fruit itself.

Ji An was a little embarrassed and shook his head, saying:
"I lack pill formulas. I come from the Western Continent, and my sect has very few third-tier pill formulas."

Therefore, these spiritual fruits cannot play a greater role in my hands.

Developing a completely new elixir formula involves too many things, comes at too high a cost, and more importantly, this formula is not very useful to him.

(End of this chapter)