Refining Ruins Cauldron

"Nine-Turn Spirit Elixir?!"

Nalan Feixue looked at the elixir in front of her, her expression surprised, then becoming extremely complicated.

The difficulty of refining the Nine-Turn Spirit Elixir is no less than that of the Heartbreak Elixir.

In addition to the extreme difficulty in balancing the medicinal properties of the herbs, they also need to undergo a full nine rounds of purification and refining.

The name "Nine Turns" comes from this.

For alchemists, this is a challenge not only of technique but also of endurance.

If you're not careful, even if you succeed in the first eight rounds, a mistake in the last round can still ruin everything.

But Gu Qingyun actually succeeded in refining it!

You have to understand that this kid has only been engaged in alchemy for a few years at most!

In such a short time, he went from a complete novice to a third-grade alchemist, and even refined top-grade third-grade pills.

Such talent is beyond even my reach!

Looking across the entire continent, I'm afraid no one can surpass him!

This is beyond being described as a prodigy; he is a true monster!

"I only managed to complete it by chance."

Gu Qingyun handed over the pills with a calm expression.

"We'll talk about that later. Peak Master, you need to heal your injuries right now. Your condition is urgent."

A stroke of luck?

Good luck?

Nalan Feixue didn't believe a single word of this.

If someone were really that lucky, wouldn't they drive even the most advanced alchemists crazy?

Alchemy is unlike cultivation; there are absolutely no shortcuts involved!

If you can't identify the medicinal herbs, can't control the heat properly, or have even a slight deviation in spiritual energy, the furnace will explode and the pills will be wasted.

There might be one stroke of luck.

If the Heartbreak Pill is like this, and the Nine-Turn Spirit Elixir is like this, then it cannot be explained by the word "luck".

The opportunities hidden within Gu Qingyun are likely far beyond imagination.

However, Nalan Feixue did not intend to get to the bottom of it.

After all, everyone has a side of themselves that they can't talk about.

She never told Gu Qingyun everything.

All you need to know is that there is no ill will between you.

It's good to be a little confused in this life!

Without much hesitation, Nalan Feixue coughed a few times before accepting the Nine-Turn Spirit Elixir and taking out one of them.

The elixir was dark gold in color and, when placed in the palm of one's hand, emitted a faint aura of spiritual energy, accompanied by a delicate fragrance.

The four light-colored red lines on the top are particularly clear, like swimming dragons, lifelike and vivid.

Even just smelling it is refreshing and clears the mind.

"A top-grade third-rank elixir..."

Nalan Feixue murmured softly, her eyes flickering slightly.

Her meridians are damaged and her dantian is trembling; this is the time when she most needs gentle nourishment and repair.

This Nine-Turn Spirit Elixir came at just the right time.

Without further ado, Nalan Feixue swallowed it right in front of everyone.

The pills melt instantly upon entering the mouth, and their medicinal power is absorbed into the body at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Inside the body, the damaged meridians and dantian are recovering at an extremely rapid pace.

The originally chaotic spiritual energy seemed to be slowly smoothed out by an invisible hand, gradually returning to stability.

Nalan Feixue's originally pale face finally regained some color.

That deep-seated weakness finally began to improve somewhat.

Gu Qingyun remained silent, quietly standing by Nalan Feixue's side to protect her.

After all, this was his first time refining the Nine-Turn Spirit Elixir.

Even after being enhanced to the highest quality by the Refining Ruins Cauldron, he was still not entirely at ease.

Only after confirming that Nalan Feixue was unharmed by the medication and that her injuries were gradually healing did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.

He then found a corner to the side, waited quietly, and closed his eyes to rest.

The cave gradually quieted down.

Only the occasional fluctuations of spiritual energy emanating from Nalan Feixue proved that the medicine was still working.

After an unknown amount of time, Gu Qingyun noticed a change in Nalan Feixue's aura and opened his eyes.

Sure enough, the former also exited the cultivation state at this moment.

"Peak Master Nalan, are you feeling better?"

Damage to the dantian meridians is the most fatal for a cultivator. If one is not careful, it will leave a lasting legacy of trouble, and may even prevent further progress in cultivation.

Therefore, we must proceed with utmost caution.

"It's much better now, but a full recovery won't be easy; it will take at least some time."

Nalan Feixue nodded slowly, her beautiful eyes clear and cold, yet carrying a hint of relief.

Finally seeing hope for recovery is naturally much better than before.

This Nine-Turn Spirit Elixir at least stabilized her most dangerous injuries.

As long as she continues to recuperate and avoids further intervention, recovery is only a matter of time.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyun finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the worry in her heart subsided somewhat.

As if remembering something, he immediately asked, "Peak Master Nalan, what exactly happened in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range?"

While sudden riots by spirit beasts have occurred before, they are extremely rare and mostly take place in the core area.

Nalan Feixue couldn't possibly be unaware of this.

But why...?

"Originally, I planned to enter the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range to search for that metal-attribute spiritual object, the Ancient Thunder Amethyst."

"Although this item is not a high-grade spiritual object, it is still passable."

"I never expected that there would be ten Golden Core Perfected Spirit Beasts guarding the area!"

Upon hearing Nalan Feixue's words, even Gu Qingyun gasped in shock.

Ten Golden Core Perfected Spirit Beasts!

What does this mean?

Although the former was a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator, he had not yet entered the Nascent Soul realm.

Dealing with two or three Golden Core cultivators at their peak is indeed a piece of cake; even if you can't win, you can still retreat unscathed.

He could face ten even more terrifying spirit beasts at once. Let alone a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator, even a true Nascent Soul expert would have to think twice.

Not to mention places like the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, with its complex terrain and numerous spirit beasts.

Once surrounded, it's difficult to escape.

"This is only the strongest fighting force of the spirit beasts; there are also many others with Golden Core cultivation levels."

"I rushed in recklessly and was besieged. I fought my way out and escaped by sheer luck."

"If it weren't for my half-step Nascent Soul cultivation, I'm afraid I would have been stuck there forever."

Recalling the scene at that time, Nalan Feixue couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.

That was no ordinary fight.

It was not a true horde of beasts attacking and killing them.

The mountains and forests trembled, demonic energy soared to the sky, and the roars of spirit beasts echoed from all directions.

Even someone as strong as Nalan Feixue could only fight and retreat, carving out a bloody path through the enemy lines.

"Thank you so much, Peak Master! Qingyun will never forget this!"

Gu Qingyun stood up respectfully and bowed to Nalan Feixue to express his gratitude.

She accepted the bow.

Nalan Feixue gently lifted her arm, supporting Gu Qingyun's waist as he was about to bend over.

"Between you and me, there's no need for such formalities."

"If it weren't for your Heartbreak Pill, I'm afraid I would have already been dragged down by my inner demons."

"Now, the Nine-Turn Spirit Elixir has stabilized my injuries once again. I should be the one thanking you."

Nalan Feixue spoke frankly, then sighed.

"It's a pity that even after taking such a big risk, we still couldn't get the Ancient Amethyst."

Upon seeing this, Gu Qingyun also fell into deep thought.

The Taixu Secret Realm will open in just over five years.

According to the original plan, he had to collect the other five elements spiritual items beforehand.

Finally, seize water-attribute spiritual objects in the secret realm to forge the Five Elements Golden Elixir.

We absolutely cannot let the Gulei amethyst slip by.

Otherwise, it would be an eternity to find other metal-related spiritual objects.

I don't have much time left.

One in a hundred years is the only one produced in Gulei amethyst.

Even if we don't go this time, there will still be spirit beasts guarding the place for the next hundred years.

Furthermore, once those spirit beasts have completely refined the Ancient Thunder Purple Crystal, it will no longer belong to them.

It seems that even if this Beast Mountain Range is a mountain of knives and a sea of ​​fire, I have to go and brave it!

Those who cultivate the Tao are inherently defying the will of Heaven.

If one does not compete and vie, how can one seize the secrets of heaven and attain immortality?!

Without further hesitation, Gu Qingyun's gaze gradually hardened.

"To refine the Ancient Thunder Amethyst, those spirit beasts alone shouldn't be able to do it that quickly."

"I'm heading to the mountains now; there's still a chance."

Gu Qingyun said in a deep voice, his eyes showing a hint of seriousness.

He was well aware, of course, that he was only at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

To actually charge head-on into the beast horde and fight ten Golden Core Perfected Spirit Beasts head-on is not bravery, but courting death.

However, opportunities for cultivation are never something that can be obtained by sitting in a cave and waiting.

Forcibly seizing the property is not advisable, but secretly investigating is not necessarily out of the question.

If direct confrontation is not feasible, then leveraging the situation to devise a plan is not necessarily out of the question.

You only discover opportunities when you go for them.

Nalan Feixue, whose cultivation had reached the half-step Nascent Soul stage, was still severely injured by those spirit beasts and almost died on the spot.

Gu Qingyun is only at the Foundation Establishment stage; if he goes there, the danger will be even greater.

"I have to go this time."

Looking at Gu Qingyun in front of her, Nalan Feixue couldn't bring herself to dissuade him, her expression incredibly complicated.

She knew that even if she tried to persuade her, it would be useless.

If one has only Foundation Establishment cultivation, what difference is there between going there and sending oneself to one's death?

"Although you are currently at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, what difference is there between you and an ant in front of those spirit beasts at the completion of the Golden Core stage?"

"Going there would be suicide."

Nalan Feixue remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a sigh.

"So what? How will we know if we don't try?"

Gu Qingyun's eyes were firm; it was hard to say whether to call it commendable courage or simply a bit of foolishness.

"Without the Ancient Thunder Amethyst, the disciples of the Taixu Secret Realm would have no chance of survival."

"What I'm fighting for now is a way out for the future, a glimmer of hope for my own survival!"

"This disciple would rather die a glorious death than live a life of dishonor!"