Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 706 Traveling Far Away
Ji An had never tried the water-based alchemy method before, but he was familiar with the principle of alchemy. Using the Netherworld Bone Fire to refine pills gave him a feeling of using the water-based method.

Using the Azure Lotus Heart-Burning Fire to refine elixirs utilizes the purifying properties of the spiritual fire of heaven and earth to enhance the efficacy of the medicinal herbs.

Essentially, purification is achieved through burning at a suitable temperature, coupled with the unique regenerative power of the wood element, resulting in a good effect.

How does the Netherworld Bone Fire enhance the efficacy of elixirs? The answer is through cleansing.

The cold flames 'roast' the outside of the alchemy furnace, while the water-based spiritual energy inside continuously washes away impurities from the medicinal herbs.

The elixir of immortality was continuously added to it, melting into the fluid, and Ji An closely monitored the changes that occurred between the various components.

Adding Yang Divine Essence is a challenge, because even slight mishaps with Cold Flame and Water-based Spiritual Energy can damage the medicinal properties.

If the divine essence reacts violently inside the alchemy furnace, it can even cause the furnace to explode.

Normally, other alchemists would choose to use the primordial fire when refining the Divine Fire Spirit-Nourishing Pill, as this method is the safest.

But Ji An wanted to maximize the medicinal properties, so he chose the highest level of difficulty.

Even among the same high-quality pills, there can be slight differences in their effects. Since you possess the spiritual fire of heaven and earth, you should not be conservative when refining pills. You should bring out all the medicinal effects of the spiritual medicine to do justice to the spiritual fire in your dantian.

Once all the divine essence had been transformed into medicinal liquid, Ji An quickly reduced the output of the flames, focusing his divine sense on sensing the changes in the medicinal properties within the furnace.

When he felt the medicinal properties had reached a certain critical point, he immediately increased the intensity of the flames. The water-elemental spiritual energy in the medicinal liquid automatically separated, leaving only a semi-solidified ointment.

A pill quickly took shape, with two faint pill patterns wrapped around it.

"A good start, indeed."

Ji An was in a good mood after successfully refining the Divine Fire Spirit-Nourishing Pill on his first attempt.

He made a hand seal and released the Cloud and Rain Technique, and rain poured down from the millstone-sized cloud.

"Ah Yun, clean the alchemy furnace."

After giving a greeting, Ji An sat down on the rattan chair next to him, scraped off a small amount of the pill powder and put it in his mouth, where it melted instantly.

He smiled and nodded, then put the elixir into the jade bottle.

This is just an ordinary quality pill, but its efficacy is 20% to 30% higher than that of similar quality pills I have taken before.

There are still some areas that could not be handled well in this refining process. If those details are improved, the medicinal effect should be 30% more stable than before.

Ji An lay down comfortably and took out a jade slip, placing it on his forehead.

He closed his eyes and recalled every detail of refining the pills. The scene replayed in his mind in slow motion. Reviewing such things is easy for a Golden Core cultivator.

After carefully considering and refining all the steps of alchemy, Ji An summarized a more reliable method.

Ayun had already cleaned the alchemy furnace and brewed a pot of top-grade third-level Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea.

Ji An drank the spiritual tea, contentedly clearing his mind. Once his depleted spiritual energy had recovered, he continued his alchemy plan.

Three days later, he refined all the materials into pills, obtaining a total of nine Divine Fire Spirit-Nourishing Pills, four of which were of ordinary quality and five of which were of superior quality, achieving a pill-making rate of 60%.

The Divine Fire Spirit-Nourishing Pill is a top-grade third-tier pill, and Ji An was very satisfied that it had reached such a level on its first attempt.

The high-quality pills he refined were about 40% more potent than the ones he had taken before, and the five pills in his hand were equivalent to the previous seven.

There are also forty-five batches of medicinal herbs in the small world, which can conservatively yield ninety pills.

Advancing from the eighth to the ninth level of the Golden Core stage requires refining more mana, but Ji An's cultivation efficiency is higher, and the quality of his pills is also enhanced. It is estimated that the time required for him to improve his cultivation level will not be much longer than when he reached the eighth level of the Golden Core stage.

One day, outside the cave on Crimson Flame Peak.

Lin Lan looked at the five-colored deer baring its teeth at her, cupped her hands, and smiled:

"Immortal Deer, please inform your master that I have important business to attend to."

She was filled with emotion. Her master actually had two beasts at the Golden Core level, and their contributions to the sect were greater than hers. She felt quite ashamed.

The five-colored deer continued to bare its teeth and licked its lips with its tongue, unmoved.

Lin Lan chuckled. She had dealt with this spirit deer many times, so how could she not know what it was thinking at this moment?

She took out a second-grade top-quality Jadeite Fruit, used her object control technique to bring it to the spirit deer's mouth.

The five-colored deer swallowed the spirit fruit in one gulp. It wasn't picky about food; it could even eat a second-grade top-quality fruit as a way to chew on its teeth.

"The taste wasn't quite right, sigh."

It shook its head in a human-like manner, saying, "You wait here, I'll inform them for you."

As it spoke, it swaggered into the cave, the light of the magical restrictions flashing, but it had no effect on it whatsoever.

Lin Lan was stunned. The magical restrictions here were at least at the lower third rank, yet the Five-Colored Deer could pass through them silently. Didn't that mean...?
'Master is so lucky to possess such a valuable tamed beast!'

A strong sense of envy rose in her heart; the sect's higher-ups all knew about the Five-Colored Deer.

Since the passing of Senior Sister He Yuhan, not only Golden Core cultivators but also Chaoyuan stage cultivators have tried to bring the Five-Colored Deer, this wondrous beast of heaven and earth, under their command.

Unfortunately, everyone returned empty-handed, and everyone thought that the Five-Colored Deer would eventually choose to leave the sect.

Unexpectedly, as soon as their master returned to the sect, the five-colored deer bowed its head in obeisance, leaving everyone both disappointed and happy.

The disappointment lies in the impossibility of ever possessing such a wondrous beast again, but the joy lies in the fact that this divinely bestowed beast will remain in the sect.

As it turned out, the effect of this strange beast was even more powerful than everyone thought, and the spiritual plants grown in the sect's third-tier spiritual fields grew even faster.

Just as she was reminiscing, the magical barriers outside the cave lit up with a bright light that quickly faded, and the five-colored deer emerged:
"Master invites you in."

After saying that, it flew away on auspicious five-colored clouds.

It originally came back to rest in the small world, but since outsiders had arrived, it wasn't a good time to go in, so it went down the mountain to nibble on some mulberry leaves. Now the mulberries have grown, and although they are still very green, they are tart and delicious.

Lin Lan tidied her hair and entered the cave with small steps. The host was already seated in the living room.

She quickened her pace, stepped forward, and bowed: "Greetings, Master."

Ji An released his magic to lift his disciple, and said with a smile:
"No need for formalities. I sense that the flow of energy within you is quite harmonious. Has this meant you have fully opened up your fifth divine palace?"

“Master’s wisdom is indeed evident.”

I have come today to bid you farewell, for I am preparing to travel and comprehend the profound principles of the Five Elements' mutual generation.

Ji An nodded slightly and extended his hand, saying:

"Sit down and talk. Have you read the insights of those who came before you regarding understanding the Dharma?"

Everything has its own inherent laws. After receiving the inheritance of the Five Elements Sect, the disciples will find it easier to understand the mutual generation of the five elements than he did back then, and the path will be clearer.

The significance of inheritance lies in this: breaking down difficulties so that disciples can progress more smoothly.

Lin Lan sat up straight and smiled:

"Yes, I have already memorized these materials thoroughly, which gives me more confidence."

"Are all the supplies and magical artifacts ready?"

"Everything is ready. This disciple has prepared two top-grade spiritual artifacts, which are good for both offense and defense."

In addition, there are various talismans and several second-tier top-grade puppets, including those for reconnaissance, attack, and defense.

A considerable amount of the elixir for quickly restoring mana has also been prepared.

The sect's strength is evident to all, and all halls have made great progress, making the disciples very proud.

She purchased and exchanged everything she needed from the sect, which saved her a lot of effort and ensured the quality of the items.

Ji An nodded slightly. "Going out alone or with companions?"

Lin Lan gently shook her head and sighed:

"I am currently the only one in the sect with the same conditions as me, so I have no choice but to leave alone."

She also wanted to travel with others, after all, she was just a spirit farmer, not good at fighting magic, and not confident enough.

"Alright, being alone will hone your skills more. Wait here, I'll get you something."

Ji An stepped into the innermost quiet room and activated the spell.

He took out the gourd stone and entered the small world, because there were many things he didn't have with him and had to go inside to get them.

Ji An retrieved two top-grade third-tier Mind-Stabilizing Talismans and five Mind-Purifying Talismans, as well as ten Gengjin Divine Thunder Talismans of the same grade.

In addition, he took out a box of third-grade mid-level thunder beads, which contained thirty-six thunder beads.

After leaving the small world, Ji An returned to the living room, took out the items he had obtained one by one, and explained their uses.

"Master, these are too precious, I am unworthy to accept them."

Lin Lan said emotionally, "Even if I sold myself, I couldn't repay so many Tier 3 resources."

"Take it. If you don't need it, return it to me when you come back."

Ji An joked, taking out a puppet and saying:
"This is a mid-grade third-tier puppet made of Vajra Bodhi wood, which is quite effective against demonic energy."

He instructed his disciple on how to activate the puppet and how to replace the spirit stones, and then took out a pile of high-grade spirit stones, at least four or five hundred of them.

"The situation outside is becoming increasingly severe, so we must be as well prepared as possible."

Once you leave the sect, it becomes difficult to replenish your resources.

He only had three disciples. If these disciples succeeded, he would not only be proud of himself, but he would also have capable people under his command.

Lin Lan did not refuse again, bowed deeply, and put away all the supplies.

Ji An began to recount his understanding of the Five Elements' mutual generation mechanism, and then said:
"When you're out and about, try to avoid conflicts with people. Be tolerant in all things, speak sweetly, but be ruthless in your actions!"
If some conflicts are unavoidable, don't hesitate to be ruthless and resolve the issue with your opponent.

Being soft-hearted and soft-hearted is a major taboo. This disciple lacks the baptism of killing and urgently needs to strengthen his mental fortitude in this regard, which will be beneficial for breaking through to a higher realm.

Lin Lan nodded repeatedly. These were the first words her master had ever spoken to her, and the sect leader had said the same thing when she met him.

A warmth welled up in her heart; the elders were genuinely kind to her.

After the two finished discussing the preparations, Ji An asked again:

Who will take over the daily affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture?

As the temple master, I should make proper arrangements before leaving.

Lin Lan bowed slightly and replied with a smile:

"I have spoken with Junior Brother Han and he will temporarily take over. I have also communicated with the other fellow disciples in the hall, and everyone agrees to this."

Han Shan was a Golden Core cultivator with extremely high prestige in the hall, which even made her, the hall master, somewhat jealous.

Ji An nodded. "Very good. When do you plan to leave?"

"I will leave tomorrow morning and will not come to say goodbye to my master again."

　This is a reply to yesterday's update.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)