Refining Ruins Cauldron

Upon hearing this, Nalan Feixue seemed to have guessed what Gu Qingyun wanted and fell silent.

The Five Elements Spiritual Objects sound simple, but how difficult is it to actually find them?

Even for her, it wasn't something she could just find on a whim.

"Understood. I will keep an eye out if I have the chance, but don't get your hopes up too high."

"Five elemental spiritual items are extremely rare. Just think about a Daoist spiritual fruit. Hundreds of geniuses sacrificed their secret realms to obtain only eight of them."

As for Gu Qingyun subduing the Dao Rhyme Tree, that was an exception.

"Disciple understands. Disciple thanks Peak Master in advance."

Gu Qingyun bowed respectfully, his attitude quite sincere.

Everything seemed to be going exceptionally smoothly.

But Gu Qingyun's doubts became clearer and clearer.

Nalan Feixue was being far too good to him.

But why me of all people?

There are hundreds or even thousands of disciples on Tiandu Peak, including Senior Sister Luo Mei. Why did Nalan Feixue choose her?

Gu Qingyun was completely baffled.

But one thing is certain: every action has a purpose.

The more Nalan Feixue acted this way, the more Gu Qingyun felt that she had bigger ambitions.

Back then, he was just an insignificant servant with a useless spiritual root, far from achieving what he has now, yet the former still righteously offered his help.

Not right.

Can't figure it out.

Finally, Gu Qingyun voiced the doubts in his heart.

"Peak Master Nalan, there is still one thing I don't understand. What is the purpose of all that you have done?"

At that moment, even the sound of the wind seemed to stand still.

Even the air seemed to freeze at that moment, creating an inexplicably oppressive atmosphere.

silence.

In the time it takes to breathe a dozen or so, Gu Qingyun could almost hear his own heartbeat.

But Nalan Feixue finally spoke, her red lips parting slightly.

"Because I need to find the way to transcend tribulation within you."

"A method for transcending tribulation?"

Gu Qingyun was taken aback, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

What does the tribulation of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage have to do with him, who is only at the Foundation Establishment stage?

Nalan Feixue sighed.

Although she would have to tell Gu Qingyun about this sooner or later, it wasn't in her plan for now.

However, since the question had already been asked, and Gu Qingyun had grown to a level beyond her expectations, Nalan Feixue finally spoke up.

"Inner demons".

The word "simple" was uttered, and Gu Qingyun seemed to understand but not quite.

The tribulations of cultivation are numerous, numbering in the hundreds and thousands, and it is even possible for one person to face a tribulation at all.

Nalan Feixue's tribulation is an inner demon, mysterious and unpredictable, but what does it have to do with her?

Gu Qingyun was confused and could only wait quietly.

"What I cultivate is the Supreme Way of Ruthlessness. If I wish to continue to advance, I must sever the seven emotions and six desires."

"The cost is high, but the cultivation speed is also extremely fast."

The Supreme Way of Ruthlessness?!

Gu Qingyun hadn't expected that Nalan Feixue would choose this path.

No wonder the latter always looked so aloof; it was due to the cultivation technique he practiced.

"My feelings for him have not been severed, and I have even considered forcibly forming a nascent soul, but all attempts have ultimately failed."

Nalan Feixue continued to explain.

"This also caused my cultivation level to drop significantly, falling to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. Otherwise, the strongest Golden Core cultivator in the Longevity Sect wouldn't be that old dog Wei Qianbo."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyun could sense the confidence in Nalan Feixue's tone.

Indeed, those with extraordinary talent all possess their own kind of arrogance.

"What does Peak Master Nalan require of his disciple?"

Having already said all that, Gu Qingyun was not about to play dumb and spoke frankly.

"The Heartbreak Pill is a third-grade elixir. Ancient texts record that it must be refined using the spiritual power of the five elements. Although I have tried it before, I have always failed."

Nalan Feixue continued, "Not only me, but none of the other alchemists in the sect, or even those from other sects, have succeeded."

"This point about the five elements of spiritual power has stumped us all; ordinary alchemists can't do it."

In the cultivation world, there is almost no one like Gu Qingyun who has mixed spiritual roots and can still cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Most of the other alchemists do not have the five elements of spiritual roots, making it difficult for them to simultaneously activate the five elements of spiritual power.

"The love-breaking pill?"

Gu Qingyun muttered to himself, "A third-grade elixir, I have indeed heard of this name before, it is in the 'Elixir Classic'."

This pill has a negligible effect on spiritual power levels, but it can clear away impurities of emotions and sever the inner demons that hinder one's breakthrough. It is extremely effective for certain cultivators.

The essential condition for refining is the five elements of spiritual energy, and Nalan Feixue was not wrong about this.

No wonder she was in such a hurry to become a third-grade alchemist in a short period of time.

In this way, he finally met the prerequisites for refining the Heartbreak Pill.

Nalan Feixue looked at Gu Qingyun with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

"Now you know why I'm helping you, don't you?"

"Perhaps in the eyes of others, you are nothing more than a person with mixed spiritual roots, destined to be a servant for life, but in my eyes, you are the last hope."

Gu Qingyun suddenly understood, and all her doubts were resolved on their own.

Nalan Feixue did all this, but only for a Grade 3 Heartbreak Pill.

Logically and emotionally, how could he possibly not help?

Having figured this out, Gu Qingyun clasped his hands in a respectful gesture and bowed slightly to Nalan Feixue.

"Disciple understands. Disciple will definitely succeed in refining the Grade Three Emotion-Severing Pill."

Their sincerity was so great that they practically patted their chests and guaranteed it.

A complex look flashed in Nalan Feixue's eyes: "You... don't blame me?"

"Why is the Peak Master acting this way?"

"Seeking immortality and enlightenment is a matter of mutual benefit; this disciple understands this, and it is enough that the Peak Master has never harmed this disciple."

"The Pill of Severing Emotions is difficult to obtain, but this disciple will do my utmost."

Gu Qingyun said earnestly, her bright eyes completely devoid of any impurities.

Upon seeing this, Nalan Feixue parted her red lips slightly, but ultimately swallowed her words back.

A thousand words cannot compare to a single affirmative nod.

"Very well, I believe you."

"If this matter succeeds, I will not treat you unfairly. At that time, just tell me what you want."

Nalan Feixue tried countless methods to obtain the Heartbreak Pill, but all failed.

Now, all our hopes are pinned on Gu Qingyun.

Let alone one condition, even ten or a hundred, Nalan Feixue would consider them all.

"Peak Master Nalan, you flatter me. Even if I have nothing, I still want to repay the Peak Master's kindness in saving my life several times."

Gu Qingyun smiled and said in a serious tone.

"Now that I'm back, I will work even harder and strive to become a third-grade alchemist as soon as possible."

Looking at the young man in front of her who was patting his chest and making a promise, Nalan Feixue didn't say anything more and nodded in satisfaction.

This time, I finally made the right choice.

The cause of that casual act back then turned out to be the result of saving him.

Cause and effect are intertwined; this is simply how it is!

She waved her jade-like hand lightly, watching the young man depart.

With the great tribulation of inner demons looming ahead, time is running out for Nalan Feixue.

If Gu Qingyun fails to become a third-grade alchemist within three years and is unable to refine the Heartbreak Pill, her cultivation level will drop again.

At best, one will be in the early stages of the Golden Core realm, barely clinging to life; at worst, the Golden Core will be completely destroyed, rendering one a cripple, and even affecting one's lifespan.

At that time, Nalan Feixue will be no different from that old man who is half buried in the ground, only waiting to die.

She didn't tell Gu Qingyun any of this.

This pressure shouldn't have been borne by that young man in the first place...