Chapter 91: Pills Form, Secret Realm Opens
Bi Xiao Palace.
Zhao Xier was diligently cultivating.
Ever since she truly understood the gap between herself and Li Zhuo, she had devoted herself wholeheartedly to Cultivation.
Her Dao Heart became even firmer, and she could almost achieve a state of single-mindedness during Cultivation.
On this day.
Zhao Xier, who was cultivating, suddenly felt her Divine Sense tremble.
A strange trace of magical power flashed across the communication jade talisman at her waist.
This was the signal Li Zhuo and Zhao Xier had agreed upon.
For safety, whenever Li Zhuo contacted Zhao Xier, he would not directly activate the jade talisman, but only inject a trace of magical power.
This was to prevent Cultivators around Zhao Xier from discovering his existence.
Upon sensing Li Zhuo's call, Zhao Xier immediately stopped her Cultivation and activated the Formation within her Immortal Cave, shielding it from external perception.
Only then did she grasp the communication jade talisman and say, “Li Daoyou, are you looking for me?”
“Zhao Daoyou, I need your help—”
Zhao Xier immediately nodded and recorded the spiritual plants and treasures Li Zhuo needed, then walked out of her Immortal Cave.
“To avoid prying eyes, these spiritual plants and treasures need to be purchased separately.”
Muttering to herself, Zhao Xier entered the Sect's Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.
Her Sect contribution points were not few; she should be able to exchange for a portion first.
As for the rest, she would buy them with Spirit Stones.
Ten days later.
Zhao Xier placed a small Storage Ring in Crimson Luan's nest.
After a while, the Divine Hidden Butterfly quietly appeared.
It took the Storage Ring and flew back to the Safe Zone.
“A Storage Ring is truly a treasure~”
Beneath the Daosheng Qingwen Banyan.
Li Zhuo felt the treasures in the Storage Ring and beamed with joy.
Now that the treasures were all ready, Li Zhuo naturally wouldn't be lazy. He immediately ended his Cultivation and went to the Pill Furnace.
Whoosh—
Li Zhuo poured all the treasures from the Storage Ring onto the bluestone ground.
For a time, Spiritual Qi flowed on the ground, and radiant light ascended.
The myriad treasures dazzled the eyes.
Even Little Squirrel, who had been gloomy for a while, jumped out of its little house and drooled at the pile of treasures.
Li Zhuo ignored it, instead calling Little Guo directly, then rummaged through the pile of treasures and took out the corresponding Materials.
“First, I'll refine the Coagulation Pill. This Medicinal Pill is very effective, and it seems Little Squirrel and the others can eat it too~”
As he spoke, Li Zhuo put the corresponding Materials into the Pill Furnace and instructed Little Guo to spew out the Scarlet Flame Departure Fire.
“Chirp chirp~ Yes!”
Since taking the Fire Control Pill, the flames Little Guo spewed were extremely strong, making them difficult to use for Alchemy.
Fortunately, both the Pill Furnace and the Cultivation Technique were of very High Grade, and the effects of 【Pill Gathering and Source Unification】 and 【Pill Formula Mastery】 ensured the success rate of Alchemy.
As Little Guo continuously spewed the Scarlet Flame Departure Fire, radiant light gradually circulated within the Pill Furnace.
After a moment, an enticing Pill fragrance began to rise from the area.
Smelling this fragrance, Little Squirrel's eyes glowed, and it swallowed hard.
Li Zhuo smiled and opened the Pill Furnace, only to see over thirty Medicinal Pills lying quietly at the bottom of the furnace.
“The quantity is decent~”
Li Zhuo picked out a Medicinal Pill and tossed it to Little Squirrel.
Little Squirrel caught the Medicinal Pill in one go, quickly climbed into its little nest, and then put the Medicinal Pill into its mouth.
The taste of the Medicinal Pill spread in its mouth, and a strange effect filled its entire body.
“So delicious~”
Little Squirrel narrowed its eyes in happiness.
Li Zhuo, on the other hand, took out all the Medicinal Pills and randomly picked one to check its attributes.
【Individual Information: Medicinal Pill Category — Coagulation Pill】
【Medicinal Pill Effect】
【Coagulation (White)】: Can temporarily increase focus during Cultivation, Cultivation speed +10%.
Note: As Cultivation increases, the effect of the Coagulation Pill will gradually decrease.
【Attributes】
【Medicinal Pill Effect】: 15
【Medicinal Pill Impurities】: 4
【Medicinal Pill Defects】: 6
【Available Attribute Points】: 0
“The effect is largely similar to the Tranquilizing Pill I took before.”
Li Zhuo then checked the other Medicinal Pills and selected the one with the highest total attribute points.
“Add points~”
The originally round and simple Medicinal Pill in his hand indeed changed, with two or three faint golden patterns appearing on it.
【Individual Information: Medicinal Pill Category — Coagulation Pill】
【Medicinal Pill Effect】
【Coagulation (White)】: Can temporarily increase focus during Cultivation. Cultivation speed +16%.
Note: As Cultivation increases, the effect of the Coagulation Pill will gradually decrease.
【Attributes】
【Medicinal Pill Effect】: 28
【Available Attribute Points】: 0
“......”
After a moment of silence, Li Zhuo shook his head.
Although the Coagulation Pill's effect was good, it wasn't worth him using cheats.
Therefore, Li Zhuo only refined a few more batches of Coagulation Pills for backup and gave up the idea of using cheats.
After half a day.
The Coagulation Pills were all refined.
“Zhao Xier probably guessed what I was going to do; she even thoughtfully prepared many jade bottles and two sets of robes—oh, and they're Magical Artifacts? Is Zhao Xier actually that wealthy?”
To Li Zhuo's surprise, these jade bottles looked small and exquisite, but their internal space was quite large.
Just one small jade bottle was enough to hold over a hundred Coagulation Pills he had refined.
After storing the Medicinal Pills, Li Zhuo wanted to continue in one go, but found that Little Guo didn't even have the strength to flap its wings.
He smiled, fed Little Guo a Coagulation Pill.
He then grabbed a handful of Coagulation Pills and arranged for Little Hua to deliver them to Little Red.
Only then did he sit cross-legged under the Daosheng Qingwen Banyan and begin Cultivation.
Another day passed.
Li Zhuo stood before the Pill Furnace again, beginning to refine Qi Gathering Pills.
It was also successful on the first attempt.
Li Zhuo checked the attributes of the Qi Gathering Pill, which were also largely similar to the Coagulation Pill.
He tried to modify the attributes, but indeed there were no extraordinary changes.
Li Zhuo shook his head and similarly distributed the Qi Gathering Pills to himself, Little Squirrel, Little Hua, and others.
Refining Medicinal Pills and cultivating daily, life was not monotonous.
Except for Little Guo being a bit tired, Little Squirrel, Little Red, and Little Hua were extremely excited.
Several days passed in a row, and Li Zhuo successfully refined a considerable number of Returning Origin Pills, Meridian Opening Pills, and Fixed Spirit Pills.
At this moment, he stood before the Pill Furnace, using the fruits of the Five Elements Fruit Tree as the main Materials to refine Five Elements Pills.
Beside him, a row of Five Elements Fruits was neatly arranged.
Some fruits had flame-like crimson patterns, some had wave-like ripples, and others shimmered with a metallic luster. Li Zhuo carefully observed the state of the Pill Furnace.
At a certain moment, he picked up a spiritual fruit brimming with the aura of green wood and tossed it into the Pill Furnace.
Immediately, the aura of green wood ascended from within the Pill Furnace.
After another moment, the Pill was formed.
Li Zhuo smiled as he looked at the more than ten Medicinal Pills inside the Pill Furnace, picking one to check its attributes.
【Individual Information: Medicinal Pill Category — Wood Element Pill ★】
【Medicinal Pill Effect】
【Green Wood Dao Foundation (Yellow)】: Incites the power of green wood to establish a Green Wood Dao Foundation.
【Dao of Green Wood (Yellow)】: The Medicinal Pill can attract a trace of Heavenly Dao, influencing the quality of a Cultivator's Foundation Establishment.
Note: Low Grade Foundation Establishment probability: 70%.
Note: Medium Grade Foundation Establishment probability: 29%.
Note: High Grade Foundation Establishment probability: 1%.
【Attributes】
【Medicinal Pill Effect】: 41
【Medicinal Pill Impurities】: 16
【Medicinal Pill Defects】: 11
【Available Attribute Points】: 0
The moment a Cultivator in the Qi Refining Realm steps into the Foundation Establishment Realm, they can directly face a trace of Heavenly Dao power.
This is a great Opportunity, which can directly influence the Cultivator's subsequent Cultivation path.
The so-called Foundation Establishment quality refers to the Cultivator's degree of comprehension of the Heavenly Dao power.
“With my current Spiritual Root attributes and Aptitude, cultivating to Foundation Establishment Peak is already considered a gift from the Heavenly Dao—”
“If I can achieve High Grade Foundation Establishment, it might allow me to Breakthrough Foundation Establishment and achieve Golden Core.”
Thinking of this, Li Zhuo took out a set of spiritual plant treasures for refining Five Elements Pills and placed them in the Treasure Pavilion.
“After the Secret Realm matter is over, I'll add points to all the Materials to perfect them, then refine another batch of Five Elements Pills!”
“If Aptitude isn't enough, Medicinal Pills will make up for it!”
“If by chance I can find a true 'Foundation Establishment Treasure' while setting up a stall, that would be truly wonderful.”
“Continue Alchemy!”
Li Zhuo continued to open the furnace and perform Alchemy until he had finished refining all the Five Elements Pills separately, only then taking a rest.
Another day passed, and Li Zhuo successfully refined a batch of Building Foundation Pills.
【Individual Information: Medicinal Pill Category — Building Foundation Pill ★】
【Medicinal Pill Effect】
“Foundation Establishment (Yellow) 1: Increases the success rate of a Cultivator's Foundation Establishment.”
Note: Low Grade Foundation Establishment success rate +20%.
Note: Medium Grade Foundation Establishment success rate +5%.
Note: High Grade Foundation Establishment success rate +1%.
Note: Building Foundation Pill effects do not stack.
【Attributes】
【Medicinal Pill Effect】: 38
【Medicinal Pill Impurities】: 14
【Medicinal Pill Defects】: 12
【Available Attribute Points】: 0
Looking at the Medicinal Pill's effects, Li Zhuo similarly set aside a portion of the Materials for refining Building Foundation Pills, and then placed the bottles and jars containing the Medicinal Pills in the Treasure Pavilion.
Only then was he satisfied.
“With these Medicinal Pills, how could a mere Loose Cultivator not be completely at my mercy?”
“Perfect~”
Looking at Little Squirrel, who was eagerly watching him, Li Zhuo generously took out the jade bottles containing Coagulation Pills, Qi Gathering Pills, and Returning Origin Pills, saying grandly, “Take these and share them with them!”
“Alright~”
Little Squirrel was quite generous; after getting the jade bottles, it immediately called over Little Hua, Little Guo, and Little Butterfly, and gave them a large handful.
It then arranged for Little Hua to send a handful to Little Red, before returning to its nest with the jade bottles.
Pillowing on the jade bottles, with its legs crossed, it happily enjoyed the Medicinal Pills~
Several more days passed, and Zhao Xier brought new news.
The entrance to the Secret Realm had been confirmed, and it was indeed a place Li Zhuo was familiar with.
A market not far from Zhengyang Sect!
“I understand. By the way, I have a small gift for you; don't make a fuss about it.”
Arranging for the Divine Hidden Butterfly to deliver two jade bottles to Crimson Luan's territory, Li Zhuo began to cultivate with his eyes closed.
He was already in the seventh stage of the Qi Refining Realm, having successfully cultivated true Divine Sense.
He could completely control the Puppet Soldier to set up a stall at the Secret Realm entrance.
However, the distance between the market and the Safe Zone was quite far, completely exceeding the range for controlling the Puppet Soldier. This meant Li Zhuo's main body also had to leave the Safe Zone.
Therefore, he had to seize the time to cultivate to increase his ability to resist danger.
Little Butterfly flapped its wings, placing two jade bottles in Crimson Luan's nest.
“The master commanded that this jade bottle is for Lord Crimson Luan, and the other is for that Human Race Cultivator.”
After conveying Li Zhuo's message, the Divine Hidden Butterfly did not return to the Safe Zone; instead, it continued to explore outwards along Crimson Luan's territory.
It wanted to find a perfectly located hiding place for Li Zhuo.
Three months passed quickly.
On this day.
An immortal-like old man left the Safe Zone and headed to the market at the foot of Zhengyang Sect mountain!