387: So poor that all they could do was refine elixirs

“yimu azure spirit pill... Eight-Revolve pill pattern! myriad manifestations returning to origin pill... Nine-Revolve pill pattern!”

The old man's voice was filled with unbelievable excitement, and when he saw the myriad manifestations returning to origin pill, his pupils contracted sharply.

“This... this is the improved myriad manifestations returning to origin pill! The side effects are minimal!

The last time one appeared, Elder Li of Heavenly Sword Peak snatched it away using two mid-grade heavenly artifacts!

This is a peerless treasure pill that can turn the tide in a life-or-death situation without harming one's Foundation!”

He suddenly looked up at Yao Delong, his eyes burning as if he were looking at a mobile treasure vault:

“Enough! It's enough!”

Fearing that Yao Delong might regret the exchange, the old man quickly and skillfully took out the treasures Yao Delong had requested by name:

A palm-sized, entirely dark-black, ancient heart-protecting mirror engraved with entwined tortoise and snake patterns (Black Tortoise Heart Protecting Mirror);

Six Talismans shimmering with dark golden light and circulating runes (Profound Astral Body Protection Talisman);

And a palm-sized bronze Formation Plate covered in profound spatial runes (Lesser Sumeru Air Sealing Formation Plate).

“Martial Nephew Yao, please take these.”

The old man pushed the three treasures toward Yao Delong,

while carefully putting away the two bottles of Medicinal Pills as if they were rare treasures, a wide smile spreading across his face.

Yao Delong swept his Divine Thought over them, confirmed everything was correct, placed the three treasures into his storage ring, and cupped his hands toward the old man:

“Thank you, Elder.”

Instead of leaving immediately, he turned and walked toward the Medicinal Pill Materials section on the first floor of the Treasure Pavilion.

His Spirit Stones were running low, and he needed to refine a batch of high-quality Medicinal Pills.

They were essential, whether for his own use, feeding Qiong Shuang, or keeping as reserves for favors.

His goal was clear: refine Seventh Tier yimu azure spirit pills, the improved myriad manifestations returning to origin pills, and the spirit nurturing pills that nourish the Divine Soul!

The required Spiritual Materials were numerous, demanded extremely high age requirements, and were equally valuable.

Yao Delong had almost used up all the Spirit Stones he possessed during his last trip.

Showing no change in expression, he took out another jade bottle, inside which lay a yimu azure spirit pill with a Seven-Revolve pill pattern.

“Elder, is this pill enough to exchange for these Spiritual Materials?”

Yao Delong handed over the jade bottle and the list of Spiritual Materials.

The Elder in charge of the Materials section took the jade bottle and pulled out the stopper.

The rich life force and the distinct Seven-Revolve pill pattern made his heart skip a beat.

He quickly glanced at the list, then looked at the Seven-Revolve pill pattern yimu azure spirit pill, whose value already exceeded the total value of the Spiritual Materials on the list.

He nodded without hesitation: "Enough! More than enough! Junior Brother Yao, please wait a moment, I will gather everything for you right away!"

A moment later, Yao Delong left with a Storage Pouch full of rare Spiritual Materials,

under the complex and indescribable gazes of the people in the Treasure Pavilion—a mix of envy, jealousy, and awe.

He drifted away, heading directly back to Luoxia Peak.

Inside Yao Delong's private courtyard on Luoxia Peak.

Qiong Shuang was boredly flicking a Spirit Flower back and forth with the tip of her tail.

The moment she sensed Yao Delong's Aura, she immediately transformed into a streak of white light and darted over.

She gazed at him eagerly, her clear Flood Dragon eyes clearly expressing:

"Where are my Medicinal Pills? What about the double portion you promised?"

Yao Delong looked at the little creature, who was both drooling and trying hard to look obedient.

He smiled helplessly and shook his head, reaching out to gently rub her smooth, cool forehead:

"Alright, alright, what I promised you won't be forgotten. I'll go refine them for you now."

“Yay! Big Brother is the best!”

Qiong Shuang instantly beamed with joy and excitedly flipped in the air.

Then, with a 'swoosh,' she landed in front of Yao Delong, chest puffed out and head held high,

adopting an extremely standard "sentry" pose, her small face serious:

“Big Brother! Don't worry! For the next few days of Alchemy, I, Lord Frost, will personally act as your Protector!

I guarantee not even a mosquito will fly in to disturb you! Anyone who dares approach, I'll spray them dead with a mouthful of Ice Breath!”

Yao Delong couldn't help but laugh at the Little White Flood Dragon's serious demeanor:

“Alright, I'll leave it to Lord Frost, then.”

He wasted no more time, turning to enter the Alchemy quiet room. The heavy stone door slammed shut, separating the inside from the outside.

In the days that followed, strange phenomena frequently occurred above Yao Delong's courtyard atop Luoxia Peak!

For the first few days, it was an azure glow so thick it couldn't dissipate, containing majestic vital energy.

It enveloped half of Luoxia Peak, and the vegetation on the peak visibly grew lusher and more vigorous; some Spirit Flowers even bloomed early!

This was the sign that the yimu azure spirit pill was about to be completed!

The azure glow lasted for several days before gradually being replaced by a deeper,

peculiar halo that seemed to contain the myriad manifestations of Heaven and Earth and the beginning of Chaos.

This halo flowed endlessly, sometimes burning like fire, sometimes gentle like water,

sometimes heavy like earth, sometimes sharp like metal, sometimes vital like wood... as if encompassing the most fundamental Origin forces of Heaven and Earth!

This was precisely the Heaven and Earth Phenomenon triggered by the improved myriad manifestations returning to origin pill! This phenomenon was far grander than that of the yimu azure spirit pill!

Countless powerful Divine Thoughts swept across Luoxia Peak, filled with shock and scrutiny.

Following the Myriad Manifestations halo, a fluctuation that was cool like water yet penetrated directly into the Divine Soul spread out.

In the sky, Star Phantoms faintly flickered, scattering specks of silver light that converged above Yao Delong's courtyard.

This was the Power of the Stars drawn by the spirit nurturing pill to nourish the Divine Soul!

Three vastly different yet all astonishingly grand Pill Dao Phenomena took turns unfolding atop Luoxia Peak, lasting for nearly a month!

The Disciples discussed it animatedly, and the Elders were filled with awe.

Everyone knew that Yao Delong was refining an extraordinary Medicinal Pill!

During this month, the Yin Yang Sect was not idle either.

Under the personal direction of Sect Head White Cloud Master, the Law Enforcement Hall took the lead, uniting the Peak Masters and Inner Sect Elders of all peaks,

to conduct an unprecedented, thorough, top-to-bottom, inside-out screening of the entire Sect!

Formations, Heart-Questioning techniques, Origin Tracing... all methods were employed, vowing to uproot any potential Hidden Agents of the Demon Sect!

However, the result left everyone both relieved and slightly heavy-hearted.

Aside from Luo Baiya, who had been executed, and Bai Lengchan, who was controlled, no other discoveries were made!

Luo Baiya's caution and depth of concealment were astonishing.

He clearly understood the principle that "many hands lead to mistakes," choosing to operate as a single hidden line, minimizing risk.

This meant the Sect was temporarily safe, but the potential threat had not been completely eliminated.

Whether Luo Baiya had deeper connections remained a mystery.

As the screening concluded, the entire Yin Yang Sect immediately threw itself into another grand event—

A magnificent ceremony for Yao Delong's promotion to the True Inheritance Sequence and his assumption of the title of Chief Head Disciple of Luoxia Peak!

The entire Sect was decorated with lanterns and streamers, spirit boats shuttled through the air, and countless invitations flew toward the major powers of the Eastern Region.

The three top Immortal Sects—Moyang Sect, Myriad Sword Valley, and Nine Nether Sect—as well as numerous first-rate and second-rate Sects,

all received solemn invitations from the Yin Yang Sect.

A festive and busy atmosphere permeated the entire Sect.

Just a few days before the ceremony was set to begin, an Inner Sect Elder responsible for the ceremony procedures personally arrived at Luoxia Peak,

intending to inform Yao Delong of the specific details and confirm the process.

However, as soon as he approached Yao Delong's courtyard, a streak of white light 'swooshed' and blocked his path.

Qiong Shuang's beautiful Dragon eyes were wide and round, carrying undisguised vigilance and a protective Aura:

"Stop! My Big Brother is at a critical moment in Alchemy and won't see anyone! Not even the King of Heaven can come in!"