Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 86: Pills. (First update!)

The morning light gently shines on the window lattice, and through the thick mulberry paper, it casts a soft skylight into the room.

Zheng Que opened his eyes, and spiritual power surged throughout his body. He had reached the peak of the third level of Qi training and was only one step away from the fourth level.

This time, with the help of powerful medicine, he used up ten spirit stones in one breath, and the effect was very significant.

However, he did not feel anything unusual after practicing and entering the underworld, but now that the practice was over, he suddenly felt sore and numb all over, especially his hands holding the spirit stone, which had very obvious swelling and pain.

Zheng Que frowned slightly. This situation was recorded in the old books left by the mayor's ancestors. It was a sign of damaged meridians!
According to the accounts in those old books, this was because the medicinal root he had swallowed hadn't been refined into a pill, so its medicinal properties were too strong and overbearing. Furthermore, his current cultivation level was only at the third level of Qi training, and he was simultaneously absorbing the spiritual energy from ten spirit stones. Ultimately, his meridians couldn't withstand the combined impact of the medicinal power and the spiritual energy, affecting all of his meridians...

However, the other meridians in his body are not a big problem now, and he just needs to rest well for a few days.

However, the meridians in his arms were severely damaged due to the repeated washing caused by directly absorbing the spiritual energy from the ten spirit stones, and needed treatment as soon as possible.

Thinking of this, Zheng Que took a deep breath.

In this situation, I definitely cannot continue practicing.

To treat damaged meridians, a pill called [Yangmai Dan] is needed.

With the spirit stones he has now, he can definitely afford to buy it. However, he won't be able to use so many spirit stones in future cultivation. Moreover, it would be better to refine the herb into a pill before taking it...

Thinking of this, Zheng Que immediately stood up, tidied his clothes, took out a [Breath-Suppressing Talisman], stuck it inside his clothes, then immediately opened the door and walked out of the Fulai Inn.

It was not yet fully light outside, and there were not many people on the street. Only occasionally some vendors and shops were busy preparing to open.

Zheng Que walked through the streets and came to the Gongfengfang.

There were also monks setting up stalls and soliciting business here. Amid the sparse voices, Zheng Que walked into a drug store that looked rather old with a clear goal.

The shop was filled with the unique fragrance of medicinal herbs. Two servants were wiping everywhere with rags, and a monk who looked like the shopkeeper was standing behind the counter sipping tea. He was short and strong, with a kind face and looked very friendly. He was wearing a long robe with autumn fragrance pattern and had the aura of a fifth-level Qi training master.

There were no other customers in the pharmacy at the moment. Seeing Zheng Que come in, the shopkeeper put down his tea bowl, tilted his head slightly, and greeted him, "Young man, what kind of medicine would you like to buy?"

Zheng Que didn't hesitate and asked directly, "Do you have [Yangmai Pill]?"

The shopkeeper nodded and introduced the product in a formal manner: "At the moment, our shop only has low-grade [Yangmai Dan] and medium-grade [Yangmai Dan]."

"A low-grade [Nourish Veins Pill] costs five spirit stones each, while a mid-grade [Nourish Veins Pill] costs twenty spirit stones each."

"If you need a top-grade [Yangmai Pill], you can only place an order for now."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Que immediately said, "I'll take the low-grade [Yangmai Pill]."

His current cultivation level is only at the third level of Qi training, so the low-grade [Yangmai Pill] is enough.

Although the efficacy of mid-grade and high-grade [Yangmai Pills] is stronger, they are basically used by cultivators in the middle and late stages of Qi training. If he takes them now, it would be a complete waste of the medicinal power.

As he spoke, he took out five spirit stones from his storage bag and handed them over.

The shopkeeper took the spirit stone and immediately pulled out a small wooden box from behind the counter. He opened it, revealing a pale white pill, about the size of a quail egg, nestled on a brocade mat. Its surface was covered in uneven patterns, and it emitted a scent that was neither medicinal nor medicated, tinged with a subtle sweetness. Zheng Que examined the pill, confirming it matched the descriptions in the old books, and swallowed it.

When the pill entered the mouth, it turned into a gentle warm current that went straight into the stomach and quickly spread to every part of the body.

The medicinal effect spread everywhere, as if I was soaking in a pool of spring water of suitable temperature. The soreness and numbness lingering all over my body disappeared quickly like the tide, and the swelling and pain in my arms also began to slowly recover.

Feeling his body clearly improving, Zheng Que nodded in satisfaction and continued, "I still need two [Peeling Yuan Pills] and ten [Gathering Qi Pills]."

The function of [Peiyuan Dan] is to strengthen the foundation and consolidate the roots. It is usually used before and after a breakthrough in cultivation.

He has been using spirit stones to practice for a while now, and his cultivation has increased too fast. In order to prevent his foundation from being unstable, it would be best for him to take one before breaking through the fourth level of Qi training.

After breaking through the fourth level of Qi training, take another pill.

The function of the [Qi Gathering Pill] is to simply improve one's cultivation level. Unlike the medicinal roots of that big medicinal plant, the effect of the [Qi Gathering Pill] is milder, but it does not have the effect of filtering out Yin Qi. It will speed up the efficiency of absorbing both spiritual Qi and Yin Qi.

This is extremely risky for an ordinary cultivator, but he doesn't have to worry about the problem of Yin energy at all.

At this time, the shopkeeper had already swiftly taken out the elixirs Zheng Que had requested. Small wooden boxes were stacked on the counter. After a quick calculation, he said, "[Peeling Yuan Pill], only low-grade, ten spirit stones per pill."

"[Qi Gathering Pill], there are low-grade and medium-grade ones. A low-grade one costs five spirit stones, and a medium-grade one costs fifteen spirit stones."

"Since you're going to use the Qi Gathering Pill, you'll definitely need the Yin-Exorcising Pill as well. A low-grade Yin-Exorcising Pill costs twenty spirit stones; a mid-grade Yin-Exorcising Pill costs fifty spirit stones; and a high-grade Yin-Exorcising Pill costs one hundred and fifty spirit stones."

【Quyin Pill】……

Zheng Que frowned. This kind of elixir was made from living people in the city, and its price seemed to be much more expensive than ordinary elixirs!
If ordinary cultivators use the [Qi Gathering Pill] to practice, they absorb too much Yin Qi and really need a pill like the [Yin Expelling Pill] to eliminate the Yin Qi in their bodies.

But he has the [Book of Life and Death], so this pill is of no use to him.

Thinking of this, Zheng Que immediately replied, "The Peiyuan Pill is low-grade, so it's fine. The Juqi Pill needs to be mid-grade. As for the Quyin Pill, I have some on me. I don't need any."

As he spoke, he took out one hundred and seventy spirit stones and handed them over.

The shopkeeper took the spirit stones, confirmed the number, and quickly picked out two small boxes and a long, narrow box from the counter. He pushed them in front of Zheng Que and said, "Young man, please check the pills in person. If there are any problems, we will not be responsible after you leave the counter."

Zheng Que nodded and opened the two small boxes first. In each small box, there was a light green pill. The pill was covered with black and white spots and emitted a faint bitter smell.

He moved closer and took a deep breath, and immediately felt the blood and energy in his body slightly agitated. This agitation was different from the surge he felt when he smelled the powerful medicine from the mayor's house. It was gentler and had a vague sense of nourishment.

These characteristics are exactly the same as described in those old books.

Then, he opened the long and narrow box, and inside, there were ten light purple pills neatly lying, with several irregular pill patterns wrapped around the surface. The smell was bitter, with a hint of the unique fragrance of vegetation.

Zheng Que quickly confirmed that both pills were fine, and immediately put them away. He then said, "I also need a book that introduces medicinal herbs. The more comprehensive the list, the better."

(End of this chapter)