73: Exchange for the formula

Lin Feng returned to his Immortal Cave on Baoyue Peak and began to meticulously sort through the Storage Pouches of the Chiyan Sect Disciples.

Several Magical Artifacts, a quantity of Spirit Stones, and a few bottles of Medicinal Pills with unknown uses were categorized and set aside.

His movements paused slightly when his finger touched a dark red Jade Slip.

This Jade Slip was quite different from what he usually saw. He pondered for a moment, then separated a wisp of Divine Sense and slowly probed into it.

The information within the Jade Slip seemed incomplete and chaotic, with many parts blurry. It spoke of the 'Quenching Fire Condensation Pill Art,' and although it was only a fragmented scroll, the several unprecedented and bizarre diagrams of forcibly condensing nascent Medicinal Pills with violent fire elemental Qi still firmly captured his attention.

He tried to deduce a section of it, only to feel a faint pain in his Meridians. This Condensation Pill technique was not only severely incomplete, but its core principles were also vastly different from the balanced and peaceful Dao of Alchemy of the Tianxuan Sect. It demanded an extremely high fire Spiritual Root from the Cultivator and was completely incompatible with the Cultivation Technique he practiced.

'The secret art of the Chiyan Sect... as expected, it's overbearing and extreme, useless to me.' He shook his head slightly, just as he was about to withdraw his Divine Sense, when a thought suddenly struck him.

'But some of the ideas for controlling fire and condensing pills do have their unique aspects... Elder Wu is obsessed with the Dao of Alchemy and has extensive knowledge; perhaps he would be interested in this?'

He put away the other items, holding only the dark red Jade Slip in his hand. He then rose from his Immortal Cave and flew directly towards the Pill Scripture Chamber in the Spirit Pill Pavilion.

Inside the Pill Scripture Chamber, Elder Wu was poring over a thick Jade Slip, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he had encountered some difficulty.

Seeing Lin Feng enter, he merely raised his eyelids: "What is it?"

Lin Feng stepped forward a few paces, respectfully bowed, and then took out the dark red Jade Slip:

"Forgive me for disturbing your Cultivation, Elder. This Disciple happened upon this Jade Slip while performing a mission in Luoyun Valley some time ago. Its contents seem related to the Dao of Alchemy, but they are incomplete and obscure. This Disciple's knowledge is shallow, making it difficult to comprehend.

I specifically came to ask for the Elder's Wisdom Eye to discern whether this item is genuine or fake, and if it holds any value?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Wu's gaze shifted from the Jade Slip in his hand to the uniquely colored Jade Slip in Lin Feng's hand. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he didn't pay it much mind, casually taking it.

"More junk picked up from the battlefield..." he muttered softly, his Divine Sense casually sweeping into the Jade Slip.

However, the next moment, his casual expression instantly froze. He abruptly sat upright, his slightly cloudy eyes suddenly bursting with light, staring intently at the Jade Slip. His fingers unconsciously tightened, his knuckles slightly whitening.

"This... this is..." His voice trembled slightly as he mumbled to himself, completely immersed in the contents of the Jade Slip, "The Chiyan Sect's secret 'Quenching Fire Condensation Pill Art'?

To forcibly temper spiritual essences with such domineering fire elemental Qi, compressing the time for pill condensation... how wild the concept. It's completely different from our Sect's pill methods... truly a unique approach."

His breathing became somewhat rapid, and a flush appeared on his face, but then he sighed heavily, pounding the table: "What a pity. What a pity. The most crucial parts, the temperature conversion and spiritual essence sealing, are missing. Such a waste of heavenly treasures. Truly a waste of heavenly treasures."

Suddenly, he looked up at Lin Feng: "Martial Nephew Lin. Where did you get this... Never mind, never mind. What is obtained on the battlefield, its origin is not questioned.

This item... this item is extremely helpful for this old man in deducing the Dao of Alchemy and verifying my studies. The ideas within are enough to suddenly enlighten several difficult problems that have stalled this old man for many years.

Martial Nephew, are you willing to transfer this Jade Slip to this old man? This old man will certainly not let you suffer a loss."

Seeing Elder Wu's enthusiastic reaction, Lin Feng's heart settled: "Elder overstates it. To this Disciple, this item is like a heavenly book, useless in my hands.

If it can aid the Elder's Alchemy research, then that is its best destination.

This Disciple dares not ask for anything extravagant. If the Elder could offer some guidance, or bestow one or two Pill Formulas suitable for this Disciple's current Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation, this Disciple would be eternally grateful."

Elder Wu was itching with impatience, eager to immediately immerse himself in the deduction of that fragmented scroll. Hearing this, he waved his hand grandly: "Good. Martial Nephew is a sensible person. How could this old man take advantage of you?"

After a brief thought, he took out a green Jade Slip from his Storage Pouch and handed it to Lin Feng:

"This is a modified formula for the ancient Pill Formula 'jade liquid pill,' which this old man obtained from an ancient Cultivator's Immortal Cave during his travels in his early years.

This pill is extremely gentle, pure, and long-lasting. It has miraculous effects in solidifying the Foundation and nourishing spiritual power during the Early Foundation Establishment Stage, far more solid than the 'core condensation pill'.

It is exactly what you need now. I will give it to you. If you have any difficulties in Alchemy in the future, you can also come and ask me."

Lin Feng took the Jade Slip with both hands, his Divine Sense sweeping over it briefly to confirm it was a complete Pill Formula. His heart filled with joy, and he solemnly bowed: "Many thanks for the Elder's generous gift."

"Mm, go on, go on." Elder Wu's thoughts had long since flown back to the dark red Jade Slip. He waved his hand dismissively, and as soon as Lin Feng exited the Pill Pavilion, he eagerly immersed his Divine Sense into it once more.

Lin Feng returned to his Immortal Cave and quietly studied the Jade Slip that recorded the 'jade liquid pill.' The Pill Formula's content was exquisite, and although many auxiliary herbs were needed, most could be bought in the Sect's market. However, one main ingredient, the 'earth flame flower,' made him frown slightly.

This flower was not an ordinary fire-attribute spiritual plant. According to the Pill Formula, it needed to root in places plagued by ground fire and poisonous miasma, absorbing violent fire elemental Qi to grow. Yet, its petals needed to nurture a trace of extreme Yin Qi amidst the intense heat to be used in medicine to harmonize Yin and Yang, making it an indispensable core ingredient for refining the jade liquid pill.

'earth flame flower... The growing environment for this item is so harsh. The Sect's medicinal garden certainly won't have it, and it's rarely heard of in ordinary missions. Where should I look for it?'

He pondered for a moment, and a figure appeared in his mind.

Thinking of Luo Linger, Lin Feng suddenly realized that since his Foundation Establishment, he had been busy consolidating his cultivation and had not yet visited this Senior Sister to thank her for the ice heart orchid.

He put away the Jade Slip, then rose from his Immortal Cave, transforming into a streak of light and flying towards Hundred Flowers Peak.

Lin Feng skillfully found the experimental flower field where Luo Linger often stayed. Indeed, he saw her squatting on the ground, carefully pouring spiritual liquid into a fire-patterned grass with yellowing leaves, muttering something softly.

"Senior Sister Luo," Lin Feng called out.

Luo Linger looked up at the sound, her eyes first brightening when she saw Lin Feng, then she seemed to discover something, her small mouth slightly agape: "Junior Brother... Junior Brother Lin? You... you successfully completed Foundation Establishment?"

She stood up, no longer minding the fire-patterned grass. She walked half a circle around Lin Feng, scrutinizing him from head to toe: "Oh, you. Such great news, and you didn't tell me sooner. You've been gone for so long, I thought you had forgotten about me, your friend."

Lin Feng felt a bit embarrassed by her gaze, slightly averting his eyes as he explained: "Senior Sister jests. I had just completed Foundation Establishment, and my Realm was unstable. I also went to Luoyun Valley for my rotation duty some time ago, which caused the delay. It wasn't intentional."

"Luoyun Valley? I heard it hasn't been peaceful there recently. Are you alright?" Luo Linger asked with concern, then waved her hand,

"Never mind, never mind. Seeing you so lively, you must be fine. Tell me, why did you suddenly think of looking for me today? It can't be just to tell me about your Foundation Establishment, can it?" She winked slyly.