Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 408 Cooperation and Win-Win (Seeking Subscriptions)

Water-based alchemy and fire-based alchemy may differ in their methods, but their underlying principles are the same.

Many alchemical formulas can be used with both water-based and fire-based methods.

The Immortal of Longevity was able to deduce the three main ingredients of the Cold Jade Pill.

However, a complete prescription for a pill contains more than a dozen auxiliary ingredients in addition to the main ingredients.

With so many main and auxiliary ingredients, we must fully consider the characteristics of each medicinal material, assigning them as primary, secondary, and adjuvant ingredients to maximize their medicinal effects.

The proportions of various medicinal herbs are an extremely delicate matter.

Many alchemists, even if they dedicate their entire lives, spending decades or even centuries, are unable to develop a new elixir formula.

The success of Hanyu Dan was due to Li Ruyi's successful improvements, the progress bar indicated by Shen Xuan's mysterious jade talisman, and Hanyu Zhenren's exceptional control over ice magic.

All three are essential and indispensable.

Even for a true immortal, it would take at least several decades to find the accurate formula for the Cold Jade Pill.

Whether it will succeed remains to be seen.

"This is a matter of great importance; I need to consider it for a few days."

Master Hanyu did not give an answer on the spot.

Back to Cold Jade Peak.

After hearing the details of the meeting, Shen Xuan suggested, "Master, there's no need for you to make a deal with Master Changsheng."

"The recipe for the Cold Jade Pill will be presented to the sect. The sect will then reward Master with a water-based magical artifact pill furnace."

Originally, Shen Xuan only wanted to refine the Foundation Purification Pill himself to improve the quality of his Dao Foundation so that he could break through to the Core Formation stage in the future.

However, considering the efficacy of the Pure Foundation Pill and its improved cost-effectiveness, Shen Xuan realized that things couldn't be considered too simple.

In some ways, the cultivation world and the mortal world are no different.

Strength is paramount, and interests are of utmost importance.

When significant interests are involved, things are never that simple.

The cost-effectiveness of Hanyu Dan is destined to be a huge market.

Its significance is comparable to that of a nascent soul.

Various cultivation factions wanted to rush up and share the spoils.

Shen Xuan, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, would definitely not be able to withstand the immense pressure that comes with being personally taught by a master.

Even Master Hanyu Zhenren couldn't withstand it.

None of the eighteen true masters of the sect could remain aloof from sect affairs.

Although Hanyu Zhenren and Gufeng Zhenren did not hold any official positions.

His contributions to the sect were relatively small.

However, the sect still allocated a third-tier spiritual land to the two of them and distributed cultivation resources at the True Person level on time.

They must obey the orders issued by the sect.

on the other hand.

If Hanyudan wants to grow and become stronger, it needs a large amount of spiritual medicinal resources and a lot of human and material resources.

It is clearly impossible to rely solely on Master Hanyu.

She is, after all, a real person.

Cultivation is the foundation.

Refining a second-tier elixir is a waste of talent.

It's impossible to spend too much energy on refining the Cold Jade Pill.

Offering it to the sect and relying on the sect is the best approach.

With the support of the Qingyun Sect, they managed to procure various spiritual medicines and withstand pressure from all sides.

Only then can he concentrate wholeheartedly on alchemy and cultivation.

This is the only way to achieve a win-win situation.

However, Shen Xuan was not one to suffer a loss.

This is a good opportunity to help Master resolve the issue of the water-based spiritual artifact, the alchemy furnace.

We can't let our master work so hard only to get nothing in return.

“You are absolutely right. I only trade with sects.”

Master Hanyu understood Shen Xuan's meaning.

In this way, she would not have to deal directly with the Immortal Changsheng.

If the Cold Jade Immortal achieves great success in alchemy using water techniques, he will inevitably challenge the status of the Longevity Immortal.

It's best for the two of them to have as little contact as possible.

Originally, Shen Xuan wanted to emulate Lei Lingzhu and take a certain amount of spirit stones from the sales of Hanyu Dan as compensation through a technology commission.

Upon closer inspection, it's unnecessary.

That commission rate is very difficult to achieve.

The sect will not easily agree.

Even if they agree, the percentage will be kept extremely low.

It's better to get the huge profit all at once first.

A water-based magical alchemy furnace is much more expensive than a regular third-tier magical artifact.

Shen Xuan's second-tier top-grade Myriad Dragon Profound Water Furnace is priced at 800,000 spirit stones at a friendly price.

The water-based magical alchemy furnace that Immortal Changsheng brought out was worth millions of spirit stones.

If we rely solely on the yield from the Cold Jade Pill, who knows how many years it would take to reach that level!

……

A month later.

In the storeroom of the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.

A new type of second-tier special elixir has appeared.

It is called Cold Jade Pill.

It takes 5,000 sect contribution points to exchange for one.

Moreover, there are additional conditions.

First, the person making the exchange must be at least at the late Foundation Establishment stage.

Secondly, private transfers are strictly prohibited. Any violation will be severely punished.

Third, each Cold Jade Pill is numbered and registered. Each person is limited to purchasing four pills per month.

Such stringent conditions deterred many disciples from even applying.

However, long queues still formed in front of the warehouse.

Take a look at it.

The long line of more than a dozen people consisted of those in the late Foundation Establishment stage or the peak Foundation Establishment stage.

Some of those who were participating in the battle between the Dao and the Demons rushed back after receiving the news.

Deacon Qian carefully registered and recorded the information.

No one dared to be neglected.

"Steward Qian, when will the Cold Jade Pill be available?"

The one asking the question was Ye Lingfeng, the eldest disciple of Master Tianfeng.

Having successfully completed the Foundation Establishment stage, he will attempt to reach the Core Formation stage within the next few years.

Upon hearing that the Cold Jade Pill had appeared, he hurriedly returned from the battlefield between the Dao and Demon realms.

"Elder Ye, there are thirteen elders ahead of you who have registered, all of whom have four coins each. That makes more than fifty coins in total."

Deacon Qian glanced at Ye Lingfeng and continued, "Eight to ten will be sent every ten days."

"If all goes well, you will be able to obtain the Cold Jade Pill in two months."

Ye Lingfeng frowned slightly: "We have to wait another two months?"

"Two months, assuming everything goes smoothly."

"Couldn't you send over more Frost Jade Pills?"

Deacon Qian wiped away non-existent cold sweat.

"Elder Qian, be careful what you say! This is a Water Magic Elixir."

Ye Lingfeng immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing.

These Cold Jade Pills were not produced by the Spirit Pill Hall, but were provided by Cold Jade Peak.

Don't say it's him.

Even his master, True Person Tianfeng, dared not urge True Person Hanyu to refine pills.

"Didn't they say that the Spirit Pill Hall was also refining the Cold Jade Pill?"

"Disciple doesn't know."

Behind him, a Core Formation seed smiled.

"Lingdantang tried several batches, and they all exploded!" "That's right! Lingdantang is declining more and more."

"That's not entirely true! After all, converting water-based alchemy into fire-based alchemy isn't that easy."

"Hmm. So it was easy for Han Yufeng to improve the pill formula, from the Pure Foundation Pill to the Cold Jade Pill?"

Ye Lingfeng quickly spoke up to stop him.

"Alright, everyone, stop discussing!"

"Everyone should try to earn more contribution points. Four points a month, that's 20,000 contribution points. Let's see how long you can live off that!"

……

Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.

The Palace Master's Residence.

Master Tongxuan looked at the respectful Lü Zhengying before him.

At this moment, Lü Zhengying presented a medicine bottle with both hands.

"Is this the Cold Jade Pill refined by Shen Xuan?"

"Yes."

"How does she compare to Junior Sister Hanyu?"

"Although there are differences, they are extremely small and can be ignored."

Lü Zhengying explained, "These are Senior Brother Shen's exact words."

"He's quite clever; he knows to put Junior Sister Hanyu in front of him."

Master Tongxuan uncorked the bottle and took a look.

There are ten Cold Jade Pills inside.

I accept his kind intentions.

"Lü Zhengying".

"The disciple is here."

"Don't provoke the people from the Spirit Pill Hall."

"Yes, real person."

Lu Zhengying solemnly said, "Whenever I see anyone from the Spirit Pill Hall, I will stay far away from them."

"Hmm. Lingdantang is in a bad mood right now, so it's best if you avoid them."

……

Lingdan Hall.

Alchemy room.

Ge Chengming continuously cast spells on a pill furnace.

A rich aroma of herbs filled the air.

Huang Yuan took a deep sniff and his face lit up with joy.

But they dared not utter a sound, for fear of disturbing their senior brother's alchemy.

This is the seventh batch.

The first six furnaces either exploded or produced ruined pills.

The eldest brother's face was terribly gloomy.

Huang Yuan understood.

With the advent of Hanyu Dan.

The dissatisfaction of the other peaks and halls of the sect with the Spirit Pill Hall is growing.

Over the years, Master has been busy with cultivation and refining the Golden Elixir.

None of their direct disciples achieved anything noteworthy.

Even the alchemy tasks assigned by the sect are often delayed.

This time, the Cold Jade Pill appeared out of nowhere.

I heard that Master paid a huge price, offering up his treasured third-tier spiritual artifact alchemy furnace, to obtain the Cold Jade Pill formula.

Following the Pure Foundation Pill tradition, the eldest brother could theoretically refine the Cold Jade Pill using fire techniques.

However, in practice, due to minor errors, the elixir has not yet been successfully produced.

Fortunately, the eldest brother was ultimately a second-tier top-grade alchemist.

Learn from each failure and correct your mistakes.

This time, everything went extremely smoothly, and the elixir was finally within reach.

Ge Chengming cast several spells onto the alchemy furnace.

The surface of the alchemy furnace emitted bursts of dazzling spiritual light, and the lid of the cauldron trembled slightly.

"It's about to form its core!"

Ge Chengming smiled, his hands constantly changing hand seals as he struck the alchemy furnace.

"open!"

With Ge Chengming's shout, the lid of the alchemy furnace opened, and a burst of rosy light emanated from within.

Three Cold Jade Pills, steaming and radiating spiritual light, flew down into Ge Chengming's palm.

One of them had a grayish-black surface and was clearly a discarded pill.

The other two Dao patterns intertwined and emitted spiritual light, clearly indicating they were qualified products.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother, on successfully refining the Frost Jade Pill!"

Huang Yuan quickly stepped forward to congratulate him.

"Only two qualified products were found."

Ge Chengming's expression softened somewhat.

"I was a little too hasty in cooking. I should do better next time."

"Senior Brother, you've already done a great job refining the Cold Jade Pill in just one month."

Huang Yuan said excitedly, "As long as we refine it a few more times, Senior Brother's success rate in making pills can definitely reach more than 40%."

Ge Chengming smiled and nodded, then put away the pills and the alchemy furnace.

"Everyone is tired, let's rest for two days. Everyone present will be given a bottle of Spirit Gathering Pills."

The stewards and alchemy apprentices in the alchemy room all returned the favor with gifts.

"I will resume refining the Cold Jade Pill in three days. You may all leave."

"Junior Brother Huang, you should go back first too."

After sending everyone away.

Ge Chengming returned to the cave alone and entered the secret chamber.

Carefully close the secret room and activate the restriction array.

Then, he sat cross-legged and began to circulate his profound energy.

A faint black mist emanated from his body, and a demonic eye emerged from between his brows.

"Thousand-Eyed Demon Lord, have you ever seen such a spiritual pill?"

Ge Chengming took out the newly refined Cold Jade Pill and placed it in front of the Demon Eye.

The anthropomorphic Demon Eye sniffed.

"A second-tier elixir. I've never seen one before."

"This is the Cold Jade Pill, created by the Cold Jade True Person of the sect. I just refined it."

"Hmm. Although I am an alchemist, I refine demonic pills. They are made from the cultivator's core essence, foundation, and flesh and blood, which is very different from yours."

Ge Chengming said calmly, "This is the Cold Jade Pill, but it is actually the Foundation Purification Pill."

"Purification Pill!"

The Demon Eye looked surprised.

"Your Qingyun Sect can also refine Foundation Purification Pills?"

"Strictly speaking, it is a weakened version of Jingji Dan, with only 30% of the original's medicinal effects."

Ge Chengming threw the freshly refined Cold Jade Pill into his mouth.

Then, he circulated and refined the medicinal power.

Half an hour later.

Ge Chengming opened his eyes.

"Good Dan!"

The Demon Eye sighed and said, "It is indeed a good pill! Your Dao foundation is a little purer than before."

Ge Chengming smiled slightly.

"Lord Thousand-Eyed Demon Lord, the Azure Cloud Sect can also refine the Foundation Purification Pill. Selling this information to the Medicine God Valley can get us a few Transformation Pills!"

(End of this chapter)