Luck entry, starting from the Nine Dragons' succession

Chapter 136 Lin Pojun: Ninth Prince, is this really true?

The Prince's Mansion, the Alchemy Room.

Fang Heng sat cross-legged in front of a bronze alchemy furnace as tall as a person.

The flickering flames cast varying shades of shadow on his sharply defined face.

Fang Heng sat cross-legged, his expression solemn and grave.

In order to win over Lin Pojun, but without revealing his own destiny of "Lotus in the Heart Abyss".

After two days of contemplation, Fang Heng finally came up with a perfect solution.

The Heart Lotus Elixir for Overcoming Calamity!
This is a pill that Fang Heng deduced based on his understanding of the "Lotus in the Heart Abyss" destiny.

Its use is very simple: it has a suppressive effect on the mad blood in soldiers' bodies.

After Fang Heng's two days of refinement, the effect of the Heart Lotus Pill for Crossing Calamity has reached 30% of the destiny of the [Heart Abyss Lotus Planting] type.

Don't be fooled by the fact that it only has a 30% effect; it's actually incredibly powerful.

At least among the methods devised by Taoism, Mohism, and successive dynasties, it is already considered to be second to none.

Most importantly, it's low-cost.

It can be used by organized units and battalions of soldiers.

The study of suppressing mad blood has continued among Taoists, successive dynasties, and even the now-extinct Mohists.

However, the methods they developed, while effective to some extent, were extremely costly and could not be widely adopted.

It can only be used by a small number of direct disciples of Taoist sects and scions of prominent families.

Why would someone a direct disciple of a Taoist sect or a member of a prominent family cultivate a method of practice like mechanical engineering, which has obvious flaws?
Therefore, although methods to suppress the mad blood exist, they are quite ineffective.

It's necessary, but we can't afford it.

If you can afford it, you don't need it.

Fang Heng's understanding of the Crossing-the-Calamity Lotus Pill represents a significant breakthrough.

They successfully reduced the cost of use.

With a flick of his right hand, a flash of silver light appeared in the Sumeru Ring.

A Nine-Turn Heart Lotus appeared in Fang Heng's hand.

Fang Heng looked down at the Nine-Turn Heart Lotus. Its petals were as translucent as ice jade, with a faint flow of spiritual energy.

The Nine-Turn Heart Lotus is the main ingredient for refining the Heart Lotus Pill for Overcoming Calamities.

In addition, four rare and precious materials are needed as auxiliary medicines: Xuanbing Jade Marrow, Tianxin Grass, Soul-Purifying Dew, and Thousand-Year-Old Lightning-Struck Wood.

It must then be tempered with both Yin and Yang fires before it can be made into an elixir.

To refine the Heart Lotus Pill for overcoming calamities, besides the main ingredient, the Nine-Turn Heart Lotus, which requires a considerable amount, the other four auxiliary ingredients are used in very small quantities.

These auxiliary medicines may seem extremely precious, but when averaged out over each Du'e Xinlian Dan (a type of medicinal pill), their value is actually not high.

Other auxiliary medicines were also laid out beside him.

Xuanbing Jade Marrow is as clear as ice crystals.

The veins of the leaves of the *Heart-shaped Grass* show faint flashes of lightning.

The purifying nectar rippled gently in the jade bottle.

The thousand-year-old lightning-struck wood exudes a faint, burnt aroma.

Fang Heng took a deep breath, suppressing the turbulent thoughts in his heart, and turned his gaze to the bronze alchemy furnace.

After adjusting his breathing for a while, Fang Heng flipped his palm and activated the inner fire.

The intense fire scorched the bronze alchemy furnace until it glowed red-hot like charcoal.

Beside him, the Fire Barbarian had already revealed his true form, respectfully awaiting Fang Heng's summons.

My heart is filled with passion and pride.

Only when he was refining elixirs could he find a sense of superiority over Tu Xingsun.

Fang Heng gently placed the Nine-Turn Heart Lotus into the furnace.

The intense flames, like the rays of the sun, enveloped the petals.

The petals slowly melted in the elixir fire, turning into drops of crystal-clear spiritual liquid that emitted a refreshing lotus fragrance.

Fang Heng held his breath, his expression turning serious.

"Stay calm, don't rush."

Fang Heng muttered to himself, a fine layer of sweat beading on his forehead.

The Nine-Turn Heart Lotus is delicate, while the alchemical fire is fierce. If one is not careful, the fierce alchemical fire will destroy the Nine-Turn Heart Lotus.

He concentrated intently, his divine senses like silk threads winding around the furnace, carefully adjusting the fire.

A quarter of an hour later, a hint of joy finally flashed in Fang Heng's eyes—this lotus essence was indeed as pure as rumored.

The essence of the lotus heart, like transparent flowing water, flowed into the alchemy furnace.

After extracting the medicinal essence of the Nine-Turn Heart Lotus.

Fang Heng adjusted his breathing slightly to calm his slightly disordered breathing before beginning the refining of the thousand-year-old lightning-struck wood.

"Fire Barbarian!"

Fang Heng shouted sharply, and Huo Manzi immediately understood.

After several collaborations with Fang Heng in alchemy, Huo Manzi's tacit understanding improved day by day.

With a flick of his wrist, he spewed out chilling ghost fire from his mouth.

The moment the will-o'-the-wisp appeared, a touch of coolness appeared in the alchemy room, which was as hot as a summer day.

Howl!
White will-o'-the-wisps, like a leech, clung to the surface of the bronze alchemy furnace.

At the same time, Fang Heng threw the thousand-year-old lightning-struck wood into the alchemy furnace.

Like sharks that have smelled blood, the will-o'-the-wisps immediately swept towards the thousand-year-old lightning-struck wood and engulfed it.

The thousand-year-old lightning-struck wood seemed to possess a spirit, as if it could sense the danger.

Lightning flashed and roared across the surface of the lightning-struck wood.

It was as if a thunderous storm was about to erupt within the alchemy furnace.

However, Fang Heng would not indulge it.

He snorted coldly, channeled his inner power, and shouted inwardly.

"town!"

Instantly, the power of the will-o'-the-wisp increased dramatically, completely suppressing the lightning on the surface of the thousand-year-old lightning-struck wood.

Impurities on the surface of the wood were peeled off like black mist, turning into wisps of blue smoke and dissipating.

Immediately afterwards, he added the Heavenly Heart Grass into it...

A quarter of an hour later.

The medicinal properties of the Tianxin grass were also extracted.

Then...

"Only when Yin and Yang are in harmony can the Great Way be achieved."

He murmured softly, turning his gaze to the window.

Tonight the moon is full and round, and the yin energy is abundant.

This is the perfect time to condense the elixir.

Fang Heng reached out with his right hand, and the Mysterious Ice Jade Marrow and the Soul-Purifying Dew floated in mid-air.

With a light tap of his fingertips, he guided strands of moonlight downwards, pouring them into the alchemy furnace.

The chalcedony slowly melted under the moonlight, turning into a ball of icy blue liquid.

As it mingles with the purifying nectar, spiritual energy rises and swirls within the furnace, accompanied by the faint sound of rippling water.

Fang Heng closed his eyes and concentrated, feeling the collision of Yin and Yang forces within the furnace. However, a strange pressure surged in his heart—if the foundation of this elixir was unstable, all subsequent efforts would be in vain.

Inside the alchemy furnace, the forces of Yin and Yang gradually intertwined, and under Fang Heng's precise control, the medicinal properties tended to stabilize.

Fang Heng took a deep breath, sat down cross-legged, and formed a hand seal.

Streaks of azure light flew from his fingertips, outlining an Azure Emperor Demon-Subduing Array around the alchemy furnace.

The Azure Emperor's Demon-Subduing Formation is a lineage passed down within the Evergreen Elixir Scripture.

This formation has no effect on killing or trapping enemies. Its only effect is to increase the success rate by 30% when refining pills to suppress inner demons.

The Azure Emperor's Demon-Subduing Formation is a perfect match for refining the Heart Lotus Pill of Salvation.

A flash of spiritual light appeared as the array activated, and the faint phantom of the Azure Emperor emerged, majestic and awe-inspiring.

With the assistance of the Azure Emperor's Demon-Subduing Formation, the medicinal power in the alchemy furnace became increasingly stable.

It was as if a demon had been subdued by the Azure Emperor.

Next, the final step...

"The final step is the manifestation of the lotus."

Fang Heng closed his eyes, and his divine sense burst forth from his body, surging into the alchemy furnace without holding back in the slightest.

His divine sense was like a knife, outlining a golden lotus flower on the surface of the elixir.

The patterns on the golden lotus are delicate and mysterious.

It seems that every stroke resonates with heaven and earth, with a faint flow of thunderous Daoist energy within.

With the final stroke completed.

The alchemy furnace trembled slightly.

A rich lotus fragrance wafted from the furnace, instantly filling the entire alchemy room.

Fang Heng suddenly opened his eyes, his breathing slightly rapid, but his eyes were full of anticipation.

The intense joy seemed to transform into two sharp swords, piercing the sky.

"The Lotus Pill for Overcoming Calamity is complete."

"open!"

With a flick of his finger, Fang Heng caused the lid of the alchemy furnace to fly up.

Immediately afterwards, dozens of dense rays of light burst forth from the alchemy furnace.

With a sweep of his divine sense, forty-five Crossing Tribulation Heart Lotus Pills fell into Fang Heng's divine sense.

Having successfully produced forty-five pills in one go, Fang Heng felt somewhat satisfied with his alchemy skills.

At this moment, the Fire Barbarian, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately stepped forward and said with a joyful expression, "Congratulations, Master, on successfully refining the divine pill."

"Master's alchemy techniques are profound and extraordinary, even surpassing those of grandmaster alchemists."

Fire Barbarian's flattering words were extremely absurd.

What is above a Grandmaster of Alchemy?

It sounds fake!
But it made Fang Heng very happy.

No wonder so many people want to be emperor; there are just too many people vying to flatter and fawn over him.

After resting for a while, Fang Heng refined several more batches of the Crossing Calamity Heart Lotus Pill before finally stopping.

The next day.

When Lin Pojun received Lu Zilong's invitation, a hint of surprise appeared in his tiger-like eyes.

"It's just going to the music academy to listen to music, why make such a big deal out of it?"

Lin Pojun held the visiting card and looked at it several times, but he couldn't find any other clues.

It was just an ordinary visiting card.

Lu Zilong's overly serious demeanor, however, made him feel a little suspicious.

This wasn't the first time he and Lu Zilong had gone to the music academy to listen to music.

Lu Zilong's actions today left Lin Pojun completely baffled.

As the sun set, Lin Pojun finished his shift and went to the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment venue) to keep his appointment.

When Lin Pojun pushed open the door to the private room and saw the people inside, a look of surprise instantly appeared on his face.

In the private room of the Jiaofangsi, besides Lu Zilong, there was also His Highness the Ninth Prince.

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

"General Lin, you're too kind," Fang Heng said with a smile, his smile as bright as a blooming chrysanthemum.

"Today I came to the music academy to listen to music, and I happened to run into my uncle."

"I heard that my uncle is hosting a banquet for you, Lieutenant General Lin, so I came uninvited. I hope you will not take offense."

"Don't be offended!"

"Not at all!"

Lin Pojun shook his head repeatedly, looking extremely apprehensive.

How could a mere adjutant like him dare to offend a prince?
"Now I can rest assured!" Fang Heng nodded slightly, a smile playing on his lips. "In front of my uncle, I am just a junior."

"General Lin, you are my uncle's good friend, and also my elder!"

Fang Heng's polite words almost made Lin Canjiang kneel down in fright.

elder?

Although nominally he and Lu Zilong were good friends, Fang Heng was indeed considered his junior.

If it were an ordinary person, it would be perfectly acceptable to call him "nephew".

However, the person in front of him was the Ninth Prince, who was gradually making his mark. How could he dare to be presumptuous?

"I am terrified."

"I dare not!"

Seeing Lin Canjiang's cautious demeanor, Fang Heng couldn't help but sigh.

A military officer like Lin, without any powerful backing or connections, could only keep a low profile in Yujing City.

In the capital city of Yujing, there were countless powerful and influential families.

Even a gatekeeper could be implicated in the affairs of a certain deity.

Therefore, over the years, Lin Pojun has developed a cautious and meticulous work style.

"General Lin, please have a seat."

"We mustn't keep the courtesans waiting."

At Fang Heng's smiling invitation, Lin Pojun found a seat and sat down.

The courtesans, who had been waiting for a long time, quickly accompanied him, with fragrant breezes and warm, comforting scents wafting through the air.

However, at this moment, Lin Pojun did not have any expression of enjoyment on his face. Instead, he looked like he was sitting on pins and needles.

After taking a few sips of alcohol, Lin Pojun couldn't help but feel uneasy and tentatively asked.

"May I ask what brings Your Highness to see me today?"

Lin Pojun didn't believe a word Fang Heng said about meeting Lu Zilong at the Jiaofangsi.

How could it be a coincidence?
It's obvious they're after him.

Seeing Lin Pojun's anxious and uneasy state, Fang Heng couldn't bear to torment him any longer.

He waved his hand, signaling the courtesans to leave the private room.

Under the lingering gazes of the courtesans, the music ceased, and the private room became deserted.

The atmosphere in the air also became heavy and solemn.

Fang Heng raised his head slightly and looked at Lin Pojun sitting opposite him, his eyes filled with a faint heat.

These things made Lin Pojun even more restless.

He felt that Fang Heng's gaze was as dazzling as the sun in the sky, as if it would scorch him.

After staring at it for a while, Fang Heng withdrew his gaze.

Immediately afterwards, a flash of silver light appeared on the Sumeru Ring.

A jade bottle appeared out of thin air in front of Lin Pojun.

"Would you mind taking a look, Lieutenant General Lin?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Pojun suppressed his confusion, opened the jade bottle, looked at it, and then smelled it.

The confusion in my heart grew stronger.

The pills in the jade bottle were not of high quality.

It should be for use by low-level cultivators.

Furthermore, even with Lin Pojun's keen eyesight, he couldn't discern the specific effects of these pills.

But it is clearly neither for assisting cultivation nor for healing.

What kind of medicine did Your Highness buy in the gourd?

"Your Highness, what is this?"

Lin Pojun lowered his voice and asked tentatively.

"This is the Heart Lotus Pill for Crossing Calamity, a pill created by Lonely!" Fang Heng cleared his throat and said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Lin Pojun pricked up his ears and listened intently.

Clearly, His Highness the Ninth Prince is about to reveal his purpose.

"This pill has the effect of suppressing inner demons."

Upon hearing this, Lin Pojun frowned slightly, his doubts churning like waves.

Although he did not understand Fang Heng's intentions.

However, since this elixir was created by the Ninth Prince, flattery is inevitable regardless of its effectiveness.

"His Highness Ninth Prince's alchemy skills are superb. The pills he refines contain a subtle fragrance, and their effects are by no means inferior to those of the Mind-Concentrating Incense."

"Ordinary inner demons, resolutely..."

Lin Pojun was speaking when he seemed to realize something, and the second half of his sentence got stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say it anymore.

Elixirs, inner demons...

A flash of inspiration crossed Lin Pojun's mind, giving him a sudden realization.

The only possible reason why the Ninth Prince showed him the elixir was...

The inner demon His Highness speaks of includes madness and bloodlust.

Lin Pojun seemed to have figured something out, and asked in a trembling voice.

"Your Highness, could it be... could it be..."

“That’s right, just as you thought!” Fang Heng nodded, admitting it in front of Lin Pojun.

"It really can suppress the mad blood!" Lin Pojun took a deep breath, and his gaze towards Fang Heng softened.

Regardless of how valuable this elixir may be?
The fact that the Ninth Prince created his own elixir to suppress the mad blood was enough to earn his admiration.

"Your Highness, may I ask about the effects of this elixir..."

"The best in the world!"

Fang Heng said with a smile, his expression quite proud.

Of course, his status as the most outstanding person in the world did not encompass the destiny of "Lotus Planted in the Heart Abyss".

Upon hearing this, Lin Pojun felt even more grateful and surprised.

It was like a giant rock falling into a calm lake, stirring up huge waves.

"Thank you for the elixir, Your Highness!"

"I will treasure this bottle of pills."

Having dealt with Mad Blood for so many years, Lin Pojun naturally knew how precious the ultimate method for suppressing Mad Blood was.

However, Fang Heng's next words almost made his eyes pop out of his head in surprise.

"Hahaha--"

"General Lin, you don't need to keep it."

"This bottle of pills is only worth a few hundred taels of silver."

"how is this possible?"

Lin Pojun's expression changed drastically, and he blurted out a cry of surprise.

This bottle of pills only costs a few hundred taels of silver?

Doesn't that mean...

Halfway through his thought, Lin Pojun's burly body trembled uncontrollably with excitement.

(End of this chapter)