36: Obtain the ancient elixir formula

Having witnessed Lu Yang's miraculous Alchemy techniques, a strong realization instantly became clear in Liu Yu's mind: "This person's attainments in the Dao of Alchemy are unfathomable. Perhaps... he really can correct the flaws in that pill recipe?"

Without delay, Liu Yu immediately turned to the Liu Family's Second Uncle, Liu Cheng, and Third Uncle, Liu Yan, and said solemnly: "Two Uncles, this Fellow Daoist Lu's Alchemy skills are profound and mysterious, far exceeding our expectations.

Since he has already made an agreement with Yaner and cured her fire poison, according to our promise, we should copy the pill recipe and gift it to him."

She paused slightly, scanned the two of them with her gaze, and continued: "Furthermore, why not take this Opportunity to ask Fellow Daoist Lu to appraise it?

If we can receive his guidance and correct any potential flaws within it, would that not be a tremendous Opportunity for our Liu Family? What do you two think?"

Liu Cheng and Liu Yan pondered this in their hearts upon hearing her words.

Liu Cheng, the Liu Family's Second Uncle, was at the Foundation Establishment Mid-stage and possessed a Fire Spirit Root.

He had a daughter who was beautiful in appearance but mediocre in talent. His lifelong greatest wish was for his daughter to marry into a good Family, thereby elevating his own status and influence within the clan.

Deep down, he always harbored resentment toward a woman being the head of the Family and longed to replace her.

At this moment, the astonishing Alchemy talent displayed by Lu Yang immediately allowed him to see a golden Opportunity to attach himself to a powerful figure.

He hurriedly chimed in: "Big Sister-in-law is absolutely right! Senior Lu's Alchemy skills are extraordinary; he will surely become a Great Master renowned in the region in the future.

If we can receive his guidance on the pill recipe, it is truly our Liu Family's good fortune! I completely agree!"

Liu Yu nodded slightly, and her gaze then fell upon Liu Yan.

Liu Yan, the Liu Family's Third Uncle, was at the Foundation Establishment Early-stage, possessed both Wood and Fire Spiritual Roots, and his attainments in Alchemy had reached the Second Rank.

He was obsessed with Alchemy his whole life and had no interest in power.

After witnessing Lu Yang's world-view-shattering Alchemy process with his own eyes, he had long since been completely won over, and a thought of asking to become a disciple had even quietly sprouted in his heart.

The earlier worries about the pill recipe leaking out had long since vanished into thin air.

He bowed sincerely and said: "Big Sister-in-law, Second Brother, I also agree.

Senior Lu has a favor to bestow upon our Liu Family; gifting the pill recipe is only right and proper.

Moreover, Senior's Alchemy skills have already reached a Transcendent level. If we can ask him to take a look and point out the crux of the pill toxin, and then correct it, this pill recipe will surely be reborn and its value will be even greater than before!

This is a blessing our Liu Family could only dream of!"

Seeing that both uncles had nodded in agreement, Liu Yan was immediately overwhelmed with excitement. She stepped forward quickly, her voice filled with irrepressible joy: "Yaner thanks Second Uncle and Third Uncle for being so wise and righteous!"

It was not until Liu Yan walked up to them that Liu Cheng and Liu Yan suddenly noticed the astonishing changes in her.

The swelling that had covered her entire body due to the torment of the fire poison had completely subsided, and the annoying red flush on her face had also vanished without a trace.

Although she had grown a bit taller, her eyebrows and the spirit in her eyes were exactly the same as Liu Yu's when she was young, as if she were a beauty carved from the same mold—clear, beautiful, and radiant.

A flash of amazement crossed Liu Cheng's eyes, and he then laughed: "Good, good! Yaner, I heard that your fire poison has been completely removed and your cultivation has reached the Qi Refining Ninth Layer. This is truly wonderful!

With your excellent Aptitude, without the burden of the fire poison, I imagine Foundation Establishment is just around the corner!

Our Liu Family has successors, and there is hope for a revival!"

Liu Yan also nodded repeatedly, his eyes filled with gratification and expectation: "That's right, Yaner. Our younger generation in the Liu Family has mediocre Aptitude, and only you have outstanding talent. The future burden of the Liu Family will rest on your shoulders."

Feeling the expectations of her elders, Liu Yan's expression became firm, and she solemnly promised: "Second Uncle, Third Uncle, rest assured, Yaner will definitely cultivate diligently and not let down the Family's high hopes!"

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After the Liu Family finished their discussion, Liu Yu took out an ancient Jade Slip and signaled for Liu Yan to hand it to Lu Yang.

Liu Yan took it solemnly and presented it to Lu Yang: "Junior Brother Lu, this is the original copy of the ancient pill recipe 'fire origin pill' inherited by our Liu Family. Please copy it.

The appendix below is the improved pill recipe after replacing the missing spirit plant.

Please, Junior Brother, take a look and see if you can... correct the flaws within it."

"Very well, Senior Sister, let me take a look." Lu Yang took the Jade Slip, and his Divine Sense sank into it.

The profound text and spiritual power trajectories of the ancient pill recipe instantly reflected into his Sea of Consciousness.

His gaze was like a torch, and in an instant, he saw the key to it!

"Wonderful! What a method of 'using poison to fight poison, transforming baleful energy into spirit'!" Lu Yang praised inwardly.

The core of this pill recipe was actually based on five rare spirit plants, each with violently clashing medicinal properties and all containing natural, highly potent toxins!

Its brilliance lay in utilizing the extreme medicinal properties of these five poisonous spirit plants, which mutually restrained, neutralized, and eventually transformed their toxicity, forcibly taming the violent, raging energy and turning it into a massive, powerful force to promote the advancement of cultivation!

"This line of thinking is absolutely ingenious! The ancestors of the Liu Family were definitely geniuses in the Dao of Alchemy!" Lu Yang sighed with sincere admiration.

As for the pill toxin defect that appeared after the Liu Family's improvement, the root cause was also clear at a glance:

It was precisely the replacement of one of the spirit plants that had destroyed this delicate balance of the Five Elements of poison!

The Third Uncle of the Liu Family had replaced one of the original recipe's main ingredients, the extremely Yang and extremely fierce poisonous "Heart-Burning Bone-Eroding Flower", with the relatively mild "Red Sun Warm Jade Vine".

The problem lay exactly there!

Although this "Red Sun Warm Jade Vine" had attributes similar to the other four spirit plants, its toxicity was too mild and lacked the necessary ferocity.

In the most critical link of "mutually restraining, neutralizing, and transforming toxicity",

It could not form enough opposition and balance with the intense toxicity of the other four spirit plants, resulting in a portion of the toxin failing to be completely neutralized and transformed,

And the residue that remained became the pill toxin that eroded the Foundation of the user!

If one were to change it back to the original "Heart-Burning Bone-Eroding Flower", or find a substitute with equally fierce and domineering medicinal properties, such as the "nine nether earth core fire lotus",

Its extreme toxicity would be able to perfectly contend with the other four, re-establishing that delicate balance and completely achieving the goal of "using poison to fight poison" to refine a pure and unblemished Medicinal Pill!

The reason Lu Yang was able to discern this crux at a glance was entirely due to his Spirit Plant Technique having reached the Second Rank!

His deep understanding of the original medicinal properties of various spirit plants allowed him to precisely grasp that subtle balance point.

This Spirit Plant Technique was truly the cornerstone of Alchemy!

Thinking of this, a flash of inspiration appeared in Lu Yang's mind:

If he could integrate his constantly improving "Spirit Plant Technique" attainments more deeply into the Dao of Alchemy,

And completely understand the most original and subtle medicinal characteristics of every rank of spirit plant in the world...

Then, in the refining of different grades of pills, he could completely rely on this core principle of "using poison to fight poison, transforming baleful energy into spirit" to precisely select two or more spirit plants that have clashing medicinal properties but can still achieve a delicate balance,

And similarly achieve the elimination of the side effects of pill toxin, ultimately condensing pure and highly effective Medicinal Pills!

Extrapolating from this method... Lu Yang was certain in his heart that the potential of this pill recipe was by no means limited to the Third Rank!

If he could master the ultimate medicinal properties of higher-rank spirit plants and refine Fourth-Rank or even higher-grade pure pills, it was absolutely not a delusion!

This was the true supreme value contained in this ancient pill recipe!

It provided a path pointing directly to a higher Realm of the Dao of Alchemy—using spirit plants to understand and control medicinal properties, using poison to fight poison, and turning harm into treasure!

Of course, to reach this Realm, one must cultivate the "Spirit Plant Technique" to the pinnacle.

Attainments in the Dao of Alchemy and knowledge of spirit plants must complement each other, forming an integrated whole; neither can be dispensed with.

"It seems that the points spent on the Spirit Plant Technique were worth it!"

A bright light flickered in Lu Yang's eyes, and his determination to continue improving the Realm of his Spirit Plant Technique became unprecedentedly firm.

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