303: Chapter 303 Breaking the Golden Elixir Formula

As Ye Jing looked at these items, although he felt a deep longing in his heart, he remained restrained in front of Yun Ling, allowing Yun Ling to make the first move.

Yun Ling used his spiritual energy to dispel all the surrounding Restrictions. With a wave of his hand, the cloud-patterned sword resting on the silk broke free from its restraints and slowly floated into mid-air.

The body of this sword was entirely a translucent white, with fine cloud patterns carved along the spine. Even from several feet away, Ye Jing could feel the dense spiritual energy contained within it.

The spiritual energy of this sword was extraordinary; it was a powerful Medium Grade Magical Artifact.

Even for Ye Jing, who had seen many swords, he couldn't help but click his tongue in wonder as he looked at it.

“liuxiao sword.” Yun Ling took the sword and said with appreciation, “It is a fine sword.”

Having said this, he looked at Ye Jing and asked, “Patriarch Ye, you have rendered great service today. This liuxiao sword suits you perfectly; it couldn't be more appropriate.”

Hearing this, Ye Jing spoke a few polite words of flattery before accepting the sword.

Seeing this, the smile on Yun Ling's lips deepened. He turned his gaze toward the simple jade pendant on the jade platform. The pendant was a dull yellow throughout, with a faint character for 'Suppress' carved on its surface.

Its texture was warm and moist, yet not a single ripple of spiritual energy could be felt from it, as if it were merely a common piece of ordinary jade.

“This jade pendant is quite peculiar. When I probed it just now, I couldn't detect even a hint of spiritual energy. However, for the Lingxiao Sect to hide it in this secret chamber, there must be some hidden mystery to it.”

Yun Ling took the jade pendant and injected a trace of spiritual energy into it. The 'Suppress' character on the surface suddenly lit up with a faint golden light, but it quickly dimmed again, remaining otherwise unremarkable.

“Strange, I actually can't activate it. Could it really be just an ordinary object?”

Yun Ling frowned and held the jade pendant out to Ye Jing. “Patriarch Ye, you have a unique eye; why don't you see if there's anything different about this pendant.”

Ye Jing took the jade pendant and held it in his palm. He immediately felt a surge of heat, as if it were a piece of charcoal that had suddenly risen in temperature.

But that strange sensation soon vanished. He noticed a line of small characters on the back of the pendant: 'Buddha.'

“Buddha?” Ye Jing was somewhat puzzled.

Seeing this, Yun Ling couldn't think of an explanation either. Their four Sects were all under the jurisdiction of the Buddha, so it was normal to have items granted by the Buddha Realm.

“Since we cannot unlock the secret of the jade pendant for now, Patriarch Ye should keep it. You are meticulous; perhaps you will find a way to unlock it in the future.”

Ye Jing did not decline and tucked the jade pendant away close to his body. He then looked toward several mottled wooden boxes in the corner of the stone chamber.

Yun Ling understood and waved his hand, causing the wooden boxes to open automatically.

Inside the wooden boxes were several bottles of Medicinal Pills, a few yellowed scrolls of Cultivation Technique Secret Manuals, and some rare Artifact Refining Materials.

However, a single scroll drifted out lightly. Because Yun Ling trusted Ye Jing at this moment, he unhesitatingly unfurled it in front of him.

Ye Jing focused his gaze and saw an ancient script written at the top of the scroll: 'ningjin pill'—can be used by Cultivators at the peak of their stage to form a core.

These words sent a shock through Ye Jing's heart. This scroll was a Pill Formula—a formula that could assist in ascending to the Golden Core stage?!

The appearance of this Pill Formula meant there was hope for Core Formation!

Meanwhile, Yun Ling, who had long since achieved the Golden Core stage, saw this formula and a flash of loneliness appeared in his eyes.

Each of the four Sects possessed a secret Core Formation formula, something only the next Sect Master was qualified to use. He thought back to how he had endured humiliation to pass the Core Formation stage, taking fifty whole years to achieve the Golden Core, and now twenty years had passed without a single inch of further progress.

Ye Jing was somewhat excited, but he couldn't let it show too much. He simply asked, “Sect Master Yun, can this ningjin pill Formula truly assist a Foundation Establishment Cultivator in breaking through to the Golden Core?”

Yun Ling slowly suppressed the loneliness on his face, his fingertips lightly brushing over the ancient patterns on the scroll. His tone was complex: “Indeed, this is the secret treasure of the Lingxiao Sect, passed down for a hundred years.

Among the four Sects, each has a similar Pill Formula, but they are all hidden extremely deep. Only the next Sect Master may know of them.”

He paused and handed the scroll to Ye Jing, a hint of relief in the depths of his eyes. “Patriarch Ye, I am already a Golden Core Cultivator. To me, this ningjin pill Formula is nothing more than a memory of the past; keeping it is useless.”

Having said that, Yun Ling gave a slight smile. “The younger generation of your Ye Family are all exceptionally gifted. Perhaps someone will be able to knock on the door of the Golden Core in the future. This formula... I shall gift it to you.”

In his eyes, the current Ye Jing was an old man who likely had no chance of reaching the Golden Core in this lifetime. Furthermore, the Materials for this Golden Core Breakthrough were hard to find and the refining difficulty was immense, so giving it to Ye Jing was considered a favor.

Ye Jing's heart jolted, and he quickly declined. “Sect Master Yun, this will not do! This is the protective treasure of the Lingxiao Sect, a heavy treasure that can determine a Cultivator's future. I have already received the liuxiao sword and the jade pendant; how can I take this Opportunity as well?”

Yun Ling waved his hand, a faint smile curling his lips, though the smile didn't reach his eyes. “Patriarch Ye, there is no need for such formality.

If not for you, my Qingyun Sect would have been destroyed, and the Lingxiao Sect would not have returned to the righteous path. This Pill Formula is rightfully yours as a reward for your contribution.

Besides, the Spiritual Qi in the Luoxia Land is thin, and it is as difficult as ascending to heaven for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to break through to the Golden Core. My Qingyun Sect has no successors; even if we keep the Pill Formula, there may not be any Disciples who can use it.

It is better to give it to you. If you can break through to the Golden Core, we can look out for each other in the future and protect the peace of this Luoxia Land.”

Since things had come to this, further refusal would seem affected. Ye Jing took the scroll with both hands and solemnly cupped his fists with a nod. “I am honored by Sect Master Yun's kindness. I, Ye, will certainly not fail your trust.

If I truly break through to the Golden Core in the future, I will surely protect the Qingyun Sect's safety and join Sect Master Yun in guarding the Cultivators of this Luoxia Land so they are no longer bullied.”

Seeing this, a hint of genuine warmth finally appeared in Yun Ling's eyes. “Good, well said! With these words from Patriarch Ye, I can rest easy.”

The two examined the remaining items in the wooden boxes. Several bottles of Medicinal Pills were all meant to help Foundation Establishment Cultivators stabilize their cultivation. The few scrolls of Cultivation Technique Secret Manuals, while not top-tier, were significantly more refined than ordinary techniques. There were also those Artifact Refining Materials, enough to forge several Low Grade Spiritual Artifacts.

Yun Ling was very generous; aside from keeping a few bottles of Medicinal Pills to replenish his own spiritual energy, he pushed all the rest to Ye Jing.

Ye Jing no longer acted polite and tucked everything away, his favorable impression of Yun Ling increasing by a few points.

They finished scavenging all the treasures in this secret chamber. Yun Ling said with some regret, “It’s impossible for Fan Lang to have only this many treasures. That old fox must have carried all his precious items on his person; he’s certainly made things easy for that bald monk.”

Fan Lang was killed by the Nascent Soul monk Ming Hui, so the items he carried naturally went to him.

However, this trip could be considered to have yielded some gains. After Yun Ling and Ye Jing left the Lingxiao Sect...

Yun Ling suddenly asked Ye Jing, “Patriarch Ye, now that the Lingxiao Sect has been destroyed, my Qingyun Sect is currently spread too thin and cannot easily send people to take over. I wonder if Patriarch Ye could manage this place on our behalf?”

Ye Jing was stunned and felt a bit overwhelmed. The Lingxiao Sect was a major Sect with several clans under its jurisdiction; managing it would be quite troublesome, and among them was the Li Family, with whom he did not get along.

“Patriarch Ye, I know this is a bit sudden,”

Yun Ling explained, seeing Ye Jing's hesitation.

“Currently, my body is heavily injured, and I only have my Golden Core cultivation. I still need to guard the Qingyun Sect and find it very difficult to be in two places at once. You are the most suitable candidate under my command.

If the Lingxiao Sect is left unmanaged, it will surely fall into chaos. At that time, various Loose Cultivators and evil Cultivators will take advantage of the situation.

Patriarch Ye, as the head of a Family, I believe in your ability. Furthermore, the Lingxiao Sect is situated here above a second-grade Spiritual Vein, which will be extremely beneficial for your cultivation. The resources are also very abundant, which will favor the development of your Family. Why not do it?”