Cultivating Immortality Through a Hundred Lifetimes in Both Realms

"Uncle Cui, this Qi-boosting pill has no problems whatsoever, no side effects, and very little toxicity."

"In terms of efficacy, it is no different from other pills of the same grade, such as the Golden Essence Pill, which can improve the cultivation of cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining."

This disciple of the Pill Hall, who was at the late stage of Qi Refining, swallowed a Qi-Boosting Pill, refined and absorbed it, and gave it a very high evaluation, truthfully explaining its effects.

The Uncle-Master Cui he mentioned was none other than Cui Ding, the eldest disciple of Daoist Rong.

"What about the Qi Nourishing Pill and the Qi Condensation Pill?" Cui Ding nodded slightly and asked the other two Qi Refining mid-stage disciples.

"You can slowly recover your mana. Take a Qi Nourishing Pill or Qi Condensation Pill and you can return to your peak state within two hours," said a disciple at the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

"Not only that, but mana can also be slowly restored while in combat," another disciple at the mid-stage of Qi Refining added.

"In that case, there is no problem with the efficacy of the Qi Nourishing Pill and the Qi Condensing Pill."

Cui Ding took out the jade slips containing the formulas for the Qi Nourishing Pill and the Qi Condensing Pill, and tossed them to the two mid-stage Qi Refining Pill disciples of the Pill Hall.

"Both of you are mid-grade first-level alchemists. Refine the Qi Nourishing Pill and Qi Condensing Pill according to the formula and verify the formula."

"Yes, ma'am." The two mid-stage Qi Refining disciples quickly accepted the pill formula and began refining Qi Nourishing Pills and Qi Condensing Pills.

"You stay here first. I will personally refine the Qi-Boosting Pill to verify its formula."

Cui Ding ordered his disciples at the late stage of Qi Refining to be at his disposal, and then instructed them to gather the medicinal materials and begin refining the Qi-Boosting Pill.

As a second-tier high-grade alchemist, refining first-tier high-grade pills was a piece of cake for him.

In less than half a day, a batch of Qi-boosting pills was successfully refined.

"It can indeed be made into pills, and the aroma is the same as the sample."

"From this perspective, there seems to be no problem with the formula for the Qi-Boosting Pill."

Following Jiang Yun's formula for the Qi-Boosting Pill, Cui Ding successfully refined seven pills on his first attempt.

He took the Qi-boosting pills he had refined and had the disciple, who was in the late stage of Qi Refining, test them on him once again.

After several days of refining and absorbing the essence, this disciple, who was at the late stage of Qi Refining, quickly gave feedback.

"Uncle Cui, no problem. The sample has the same effect as the Qi-boosting pills you refined."

"However, the Qi-boosting pills you refine have a higher utilization rate of medicinal materials and are more potent."

Cui Ding nodded.

As a second-tier superior alchemist, his utilization rate of medicinal materials for first-tier superior pills can naturally reach a perfect level.

"Here are four Qi-boosting pills for you." Cui Ding waved his hand and tossed out four Qi-boosting pills.

The reason for awarding four pills was that the late-stage Qi Refining disciple had already consumed two.

For a first-grade high-quality pill that enhances mana, a maximum of six pills can be taken, otherwise drug resistance will develop.

"Thank you, Uncle-Master." The disciple hurriedly accepted the four Qi-Boosting Pills, then stood there, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating.

"What else do you want? Spit it out!" Cui Ding snapped.

"Reporting to my master, I feel that consuming six Qi-boosting pills is not the limit of this pill's effects."

Upon hearing this, Cui Ding immediately became interested.

"You mean that taking six Qi-boosting pills won't cause drug resistance?"

"That's right." The disciple replied respectfully, "I have previously consumed five kinds of first-grade high-quality Yuan Pills."

"If you take six of each of these five first-grade high-quality Yuan Pills, you will develop drug resistance."

"These past few days, I've been consuming Qi-Boosting Pills. I feel that after taking six pills, I can continue to improve my cultivation."

Cui Ding pondered for a moment.

With his late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, consuming the Qi-Boosting Pill had no effect whatsoever.

Regarding the efficacy of Yiqi Dan and the limits of drug resistance, we would need feedback from the disciple in front of us.

"In that case, I will give you three more Qi-boosting pills. You can swallow and refine them right here."

Cui Ding took out three more Qi-boosting pills and tossed them to the disciple.

He wanted to see where the limits of the Qi-Boosting Pill's medicinal properties lay.

"If six pills are taken and drug resistance has not yet developed."

"Then the reputation of this Qi-Boosting Pill will surpass that of the five first-grade superior Yuan Pills of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth in the future."

Cui Ding put down what he was doing and waited patiently.

Ten days later, the two disciples who were at the mid-stage of Qi Refining came to return the jade slip containing the pill formulas after they had refined Qi Condensation Pill and Qi Nourishing Pill.

"Since you can refine Qi Nourishing Pills and Qi Condensation Pills, it means that there is no problem with these two pill formulas."

A month later.

The disciple, who was in the late stage of Qi Refining, swallowed a total of nine Qi-Boosting Pills before stopping his cultivation.

"Reporting to my uncle, the Qi-Boosting Pills had no effect after taking eight," he said.

"That means it takes refining eight Qi-Boosting Pills to develop drug resistance, which is two more than five high-grade first-tier Yuan Pills!"

"Eight?" Cui Ding looked surprised, then quickly waved his hand, "You can go now, this is none of your business."

"Take your leave, Uncle-Master."

The disciple, who was at the late stage of Qi Refining, retreated with a radiant face.

I thought this drug trial would be very dangerous, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. After swallowing eight Qi-boosting pills, my cultivation level improved significantly.

"It takes refining eight pills to develop drug resistance."

"In this light, the Qi-Boosting Pill is indeed stronger than the five first-grade high-quality Yuan Pills."

"I need to show it to my master."

Cui Ding took the prescription and pills, along with Jiang Yun's identity token, and went to meet his master, Daoist Rong.

Rong Daoren was Wan Lingzi's eldest disciple and a third-tier low-grade alchemist.

His status in the Pill Hall of the Purple Cloud Sect is evident.

"Master, this is the Qi-Boosting Pill and its formula."

"After verification, this disciple has confirmed that there are no problems with the formula or the pills."

"However, it takes eight Qi-boosting pills to develop drug resistance, so I came here specifically to bring them to Master for review."

When Cui Ding met Rong Daoren, he respectfully explained his purpose.

"Oh?" Rong Daoren said with slight surprise, "A first-grade, high-quality pill for enhancing mana requires eight pills to develop resistance?"

"Master, these are the pill formula and the pills. Please take a look." Cui Ding nodded and handed the Qi-Boosting Pill and the pill formula to Daoist Rong.

Master Rong first examined the Qi-Boosting Pill and praised it, saying, "Not bad, it is indeed a top-grade first-class pill."

"The alchemist is highly skilled, and the pills contain a trace of fire and wood essence. If I am not mistaken, this person's alchemy techniques and methods should originate from the Fire and Wood Pill Manual."

With his keen insight, Rong Daoren guessed the Fire-Wood Elixir Formula that Jiang Yun used to refine pills just by looking at the Qi-Boosting Pill.

Immediately afterwards, he gently squeezed the Qi-Boosting Pill in his hand, and the pill shattered instantly.

Upon seeing this, Cui Ding quickly realized that his master was analyzing the formula for the Qi-Boosting Pill!

After a short while, Daoist Rong spoke:

"To refine this pill, the main ingredient requires two first-grade superior-quality Mu Xu flowers, the auxiliary ingredient is one hundred-year-old Huang Jing, three drops of spiritual spring water, and two Jin Zhi grasses."

"In addition, morning dew, spiritual honey, and the final ingredient... this ingredient..."

Rong Daoren closed his eyes and pondered for a long time.

As a third-tier alchemist, he could easily analyze the formula of a first-tier high-grade pill when it was placed in front of him.

However, the medicinal guide for the Qi-boosting pill seemed to be troubling him.