Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Was the owner of this skeleton a disciple of the Central Continent Pill Alliance before his death?"

Lu Feng was somewhat surprised.

The next moment, he noticed the unusual nature of the robe on the nameless corpse. Even though the body had been submerged in the icy spring for many years, there was still no sign of damage. Moreover, a flowing cloud and a bauhinia flower were embroidered on the left side of the robe, indicating that it was of extraordinary origin.

"That's right. The Flowing Cloud Alchemist Robe is a symbol of status for disciples of the Central Continent Alchemist Alliance. Ordinary members of the Alchemist Guild almost never wear such clothes. Firstly, they are not qualified, and secondly, it would be presumptuous. Once exposed, it would invite punishment from the Central Continent Alchemist Alliance, or even extermination!"

Gu Canyang stroked his long beard and explained slowly.

Zhongzhou, as its name suggests, is located at the very center of the entire Misty Continent. It is also known as Zhongxuan Domain. At the same time, it is a place where heroes from all over the world gather, with powerful figures and giants from all sides coming like dragons crossing the river.

As for the Pill Alliance, it is recognized by the cultivation world as the number one alchemist alliance on the continent, and can be described as supreme and unparalleled in the world!

In addition, the various alchemist guilds within the five major Xuan Domains of the Misty Continent also have an inseparable relationship with the Central Continent Pill Alliance. Although these alchemist guilds are usually independent and obey orders but not proclamations, they are nominally under the jurisdiction of the Central Continent Pill Alliance.

This shows that the strength and prosperity of the Central Continent Pill Alliance is unmatched by ordinary forces!

"So the disciples of the Central Continent Pill Alliance are this awesome...!"

"Could the Life-Generating Bone-Strengthening Pill in that small medicine bottle from before also be one of this person's last works?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng couldn't help but sigh, and looked once again at the nameless skeleton at his feet.

Only then did he notice that the left side of the other person's robe was slightly bulging, which seemed a bit unusual.

Swish! Snap!

Lu Feng raised his hand and channeled his Yuan energy, instantly lifting the robe of the nameless corpse. A tattered bamboo slip fell to the ground, with faint writing on it, seemingly some kind of will.

...

"My name is Wang Fuling. I was originally a disciple of the Central Continent Pill Alliance, apprenticed to the Pill Saint Liu Juechen. My future was limitless, but unfortunately, I was betrayed by a treacherous fellow disciple, resulting in the loss of all my cultivation and leaving me with an uncertain life..."

"I am now trapped in this desperate situation, facing certain death. I have no regrets in this life, except for my wife. If anyone finds this last letter, please tell her to avenge me..."

The writing on the suicide note ended there, and Lu Feng suddenly realized what was going on.

It turned out that the woman's undergarment he had fished up earlier was actually the underwear of Wang Fuling's wife. The reason why this disciple of the Central Continent Pill Alliance was so miserably trapped and died in this nameless valley was because he was framed by a treacherous fellow disciple.

"Brother Wang, although I don't know if your wife is still alive, if I have the chance to go to the Central Continent Pill Alliance, I will pass on your message. May you have a safe journey. The road to the Yellow Springs is cold, so this cup of wine is my toast to you."

Lu Feng tossed the Flowing Cloud Alchemist's Robe and the woman's undergarment from the nameless corpse into his storage ring, poured the corpse a cup of sake, and then gave it a simple burial, allowing it to rest in peace.

Although stripping a dead person of their clothes is somewhat immoral, Lu Feng had been poor since childhood and was once a disciple of the Tomb Raiders Sect, so this had become a habit for him.

Moreover, this rare Flowing Cloud Alchemist Robe was crafted by the Central Continent Alchemy Alliance, and ordinary people cannot buy it even if they want to.

Although Lu Feng himself is not an alchemist, he might find this item useful in the future. At the very least, he could take it to the black market for martial artists and sell it for some money and spirit stones.

After burying Wang Fuling's remains, Lu Feng continued fishing on the shore, using the strange fish swarming at the bottom of the ice spring as targets to further hone his afterimage sword technique.

...

Several more days passed, and the tens of thousands of strange fish that once swarmed at the bottom of the ice spring became sparse and scattered, no longer as numerous as before. It seemed that they had all been hunted down and almost wiped out by Lu Feng.

Lu Feng hadn't caught anything valuable these past few days, and he started to consider leaving.

"It seems there are no more treasures left in this ice spring..."

Gazing at the icy, boundless spring before him, Lu Feng tossed his fishing rod aside and then retrieved the Treasure Basin from his storage ring.

"Strange, why are there only sixteen Life-Generating and Bone-Strengthening Pills?"

After counting the small yellow pills that had been spat out from the treasure basin, Lu Feng looked puzzled.

Several months ago, he threw the only Life-Generating Bone-Strengthening Pill he had into the Treasure Basin. Based on the Treasure Basin's treasure-gathering speed, this harvest could be at least several dozen times greater!

However, after several months of gathering treasures, only sixteen Life-Generating Bone-Strengthening Pills were collected, which clearly did not meet Lu Feng's expectations.

"Young Master Lu, you're truly insatiable. While the Treasure Basin can accumulate small amounts into large sums, its spiritual energy is ultimately finite, not inexhaustible. A fourth-grade pill that ultimately yields a tenfold or greater return is already quite good..."

From the side came Gu Canyang's teasing voice, seemingly mocking the other party for being too greedy.

"Ah, what a pity. I wonder if sixteen Life-Generating and Bone-Strengthening Pills will be enough...?"

A hint of regret flashed across his face, but the next moment Lu Feng flicked his finger and put a Life-Generating Bone-Strengthening Pill into his mouth.

"Gulp...!"

As soon as the pill entered his stomach, Lu Feng felt a bitter taste coming from the corner of his mouth. The next moment, his left arm, which had been completely numb, began to become hot and burning, with a faint itching and pain, as if a silkworm were breaking out of its cocoon, which was quite strange.

"It actually works...?!"

Noticing the changes in his body, Lu Feng's eyes lit up with joy. He immediately grabbed the remaining fifteen Life-Generating Bone-Strengthening Pills and swallowed them all at once.

As a large amount of Life-Generating Bone-Strengthening Pills entered his stomach, a massive surge of pure medicinal power erupted within Lu Feng's body. It then merged with his blood essence, surging towards his mutilated left arm and shoulder like a tsunami!

Click...! Click...!

The intense itching and pain in his left shoulder intensified, followed by drops of blood. Lu Feng was also covered in sweat and couldn't help but kneel on one knee, seemingly in great pain.

"roar...!"

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Feng let out a cold and furious roar that reverberated throughout the Nameless Valley.

The next moment, a thin, bloody arm suddenly sprouted from his previously empty left shoulder, with bulging veins and a viscous, muddy texture, resembling the left hand of a demon, which looked quite terrifying.

"Huff... Huff... Huff..."

Struggling to his feet, Lu Feng gasped for breath as he looked at his newly grown left arm, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.

Although his left arm grew back after consuming sixteen Life-Generating and Bone-Strengthening Pills, it was much thinner than that of an ordinary martial artist and he could not exert his full strength, always feeling weak.

"It's still a little short after all..."

"Looks like we'll have to find a way to get more Life-Generating and Bone-Strengthening Pills in the future..."

Lu Feng gently moved his newly grown left arm, and couldn't help but think to himself.

Currently, his left arm can only exert half of its former strength. If he wants to fully recover and reach his peak condition, he will need to take at least seven or eight more Life-Generating and Bone-Strengthening Pills!