RPAGF Chapter 374 Entrusted with alchemy, 5-line pill formula
Chapter 374 Entrusted with alchemy, 5-line pill formula
When Yu Yi saw that she agreed, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
He immediately waved his hand to set up a soundproof barrier, isolating the inside from the outside, and his tone became more serious: "Junior sister, this time your senior brother would like to ask you to refine pills."
Upon hearing that it was about alchemy, Nangong Xue felt a sense of relief.
She has always been quite confident in her alchemy skills and has previously accepted many alchemy commissions.
However, she was stunned when she heard what Yu Yi said next.
“A third-tier Five Elements Pill, the higher the quality, the better,” Yu Yi said, enunciating each word clearly, his gaze fixed intently on Nangong Xue’s face.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Xue was stunned.
When she came to her senses, she said incredulously, "Senior brother, you actually have a recipe for a third-tier Five Elements Pill?!"
Seeing her reaction, Yu Yi smiled slightly and said, "Junior Sister is absolutely right, this pill formula is indeed precious. However, I only obtained this formula by chance. Now, I have a favor to ask of you, Junior Sister. I wonder if you would be willing to lend a hand?"
Upon hearing this, Nangong Xue pondered for a moment. Although she knew that refining this pill was not easy, she considered her friendship with her senior brother and the preciousness of the formula, and decided it was not appropriate to spread it...
She said, "Don't worry, senior brother, I will do my best. However, I cannot guarantee the quality of third-grade pills."
Yu Yi nodded slightly and took out a tattered piece of straw paper from his sleeve.
The straw paper was yellowed and tattered at the edges; if it were left outside, probably no one would give it a second glance.
Nangong Xue carefully took it. On the straw paper, there was a pill formula written in dense detail. The ingredients listed on it were all of the five elements, with exquisite proportions, detailed steps, and tips on various refining techniques, making it easy to understand at a glance.
Her mind was involuntarily drawn into it.
The Five Elements Pill is a special type of elixir. Because it contains all five elements, it is only suitable for cultivators with complete spiritual roots of the five elements.
Legend has it that in ancient times, the five spiritual roots were the best aptitude for cultivation, representing the perfect harmony of the five elements and innate perfection.
However, with the passing of several major calamities, spiritual objects have greatly decreased, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has gradually declined. The five spiritual roots have instead become a burden, making them the worst aptitude recognized in the cultivation world.
Because they possess all the necessary spiritual roots, but none are outstanding, their cultivation speed is extremely slow. The amplification effect of a single spiritual root on spells is also very low. Second-rate sects like the Hundred Swords Pavilion would not recruit such candidates.
Nowadays, very few cultivators with five spiritual roots can cultivate to the middle level, let alone the high level.
Therefore, the Five Elements Elixir has almost become an "ancient" elixir, and its formula is extremely rare.
This seemingly insignificant piece of scrap paper, if it fell into the hands of those alchemy masters who were passionate about collecting pill formulas, could certainly be exchanged for countless precious items.
Nangong Xue looked up at Yu Yi, her words carrying a hint of reservation: "This pill formula is precious, as I know perfectly well. Thank you for your trust, Senior Brother. I will do my best to refine a high-quality Five Elements Pill for you. However, such a pill is no small matter and takes time to refine. I hope you will grant me some time."
Upon hearing this, Yu Yi seemed to have anticipated it and replied, "The Five Elements Pill is merely a backup plan. It would be best if Junior Sister could refine it successfully, but if not, there's no need to worry too much. Although this pill formula is precious, to me, without Junior Sister's help, it's nothing more than a piece of waste paper. Junior Sister, please keep it safe and study it carefully."
Yu Yi's sincere trust deeply moved Nangong Xue.
She lowered her head and pondered for a moment before speaking frankly: "Senior brother, I am still unfamiliar with this pill formula and need to study it diligently before I can begin refining it. It will take at least half a year, and if I want to refine the pill, it will probably take at least a year."
“One year…” Yu Yi murmured to himself, a thoughtful look flashing across his brows. “That’s settled then. I’ll leave this matter entirely to my junior sister.”
After saying that, he took out another storage bag and placed it on the table: "This is a set of materials. Due to time constraints, I was unable to prepare everything. I will send it to my junior sister later."
“Okay,” Nangong Xue replied softly.
Only after Yu Yi left did Nangong Xue put away the smile on her face.
She let out a long, sorrowful sigh.
A third-tier pill formula is not so easy to study. If it weren't for the detailed notes on this piece of paper, she wouldn't have dared to accept it at all.
She said a year, but in reality, she was less than 30% sure; it was just to comfort her senior brother.
This elixir formula is really not suitable to be passed on to outsiders. She cannot find others to study it together, nor can she ask others for advice, lest she ruin Senior Brother Yu's important matter.
Nangong Xue looked helplessly at the piece of paper containing the prescription.
In the coming year, she will likely have to devote all her energy to "fighting to the death" with this elixir formula.
……
Just as Chu Lengyu was about to leave the sect, a voice called out to her.
"Junior Sister Chu, please wait."
The voice came from a male disciple dressed in the Hundred Swords Pavilion attire. Behind him stood several fellow disciples, all of whom were focused on Chu Lengyu.
She turned around to face her senior brother and asked, "What is it?"
Her attitude was neither humble nor arrogant, and her tone was calm. She seemed surprised by their appearance, but not too surprised.
The male disciple's name was Li Feng, a Qi Refining Perfection cultivator from the Hundred Swords Pavilion.
His gaze swept over Chu Lengyu, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
He coughed, cleared his throat, and said, "Junior Sister Chu, we're here to inform you that the Mission Hall has arranged for us to go on a mission together."
Chu Lengyu raised an eyebrow slightly. She had not been informed that anyone else would be accompanying her, but she quickly regained her composure and asked, "May I ask which fellow disciples are coming?"
Li Feng stepped aside, making way for the several cultivators behind him. They were both men and women, and their eyes were filled with curiosity, even scrutiny.