Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Instant Flower, Never a Visit Without a Reason

Aged Ghost Spirit Grass and Fragrant Celestial Flowers were not easy to collect. Gathering them required a bit of luck.

All of Qing State was vast, but the amount that could be gathered was surprisingly small.

"How many Cyan Spirit Pills do you want for the three-hundred-year-old Fragrant Celestial Flower?"

Yang Chan looked at Han Bingyu and asked.

For Yang Chan, it was better to collect one of the ingredients first. As for traveling to Yun City, that was temporarily out of the question.

"Ten Cyan Spirit Pills."

Han Bingyu said with some hesitation. This was truly an exorbitant demand.

A three-hundred-year-old Fragrant Celestial Flower was very precious, but it was worth two Cyan Spirit Pills at most. After all, the Cyan Spirit Pill was an elixir that could even benefit Inner Masters.

Although the three-hundred-year-old Fragrant Celestial Flower was one of the main ingredients for the Three Revolutions Nourishing Viscera Pill, it was still just one of many. It needed to be combined with several other medicines, and factoring in the difficulty of the alchemy, its intrinsic value wasn’t that high.

’So they really are treating me like a sucker,’ he thought. ’No wonder Han Bingyu was hesitant.’

Yang Chan could naturally afford it, but he detested being treated like a fool. Besides, this was just one option. If it didn’t work out, he would simply find another way.

"Have the Han Family keep making inquiries. As for the matter in Yun City, I can help them with their alchemy, but they’ll need to send the ingredients here."

Since Yang Chan had no intention of traveling to Yun City, he naturally changed the terms to suit his location.

If they agreed to this, he would find it acceptable.

"Pharmacist Yang, that might not be possible. One of the ingredients for the elixir they want to refine is the Instant Flower. It’s a special material from Yun State, and we don’t have it here in the Cyan Yuan Sect."

Han Bingyu said with a wry smile.

The Han Family had, of course, already negotiated with them. Once they learned of the ingredients involved, they understood why the other party had made such a request.

"The Instant Flower... So that’s the reason."

Upon hearing this, Yang Chan understood the cause.

The Instant Flower blooms for only a moment. It must be picked at that exact time to be used in alchemy. If more than an hour passes, its medicinal properties are lost.

He also knew what kind of elixir was refined using the Instant Flower. It was a special elixir used for extending one’s lifespan.

Since the Cyan Yuan Sect didn’t have the Instant Flower, it was naturally impossible for them to come here for the alchemy.

Hearing this, Yang Chan sighed internally. ’It seems refining the Three Revolutions Nourishing Viscera Pill will be a long and arduous process.’

The Han Family was just one of his options. Since that path was closed, he would naturally go to Gu An. ’I’ve aligned myself with him, so of course I should ask for his help with this problem. What’s the point of having a patron otherwise?’

Yang Chan asked Han Bingyu to continue making inquiries on his behalf, while he headed directly for Gu An’s residence. It was also located within the Medicine Hall, though some distance from his own quarters.

Yang Chan had been to Gu An’s residence a few times. After a word with the gatekeeper, he entered the courtyard to wait. Before long, someone came to lead him inside.

As the Medicine Hall Master, Gu An’s residence was large and staffed with numerous servants. Yang Chan passed through two corridors and three courtyards before finally arriving at Gu An’s study.

His previous visits had also brought him to the study.

"I, your disciple Yang Chan, greet you, Hall Master."

Yang Chan bowed and cupped his fists upon seeing Gu An.

’Now’s the time to make a good impression,’ he thought. ’After all, I’m counting on Gu An for the two main ingredients for the Three Revolutions Nourishing Viscera Pill. I have to be on my best behavior.’

"Alright, out with it. What is it?"

"You never come to see me unless you need something. So since you’re here now, you must be after something."

Seeing the smile on Yang Chan’s face, Gu An guessed he must need a favor. Otherwise, he was always in his residence or the Medicine Preparation Institute, his daily routine unfailingly consistent. One could say he was incredibly self-disciplined.

"Your disciple has recently succeeded in refining the Cyan Spirit Pill and is now planning to attempt the Three Revolutions Nourishing Viscera Pill. However, I am still missing some of the main ingredients, which is why I’ve come to ask for the Hall Master’s help."

Yang Chan got straight to the point, as he knew Gu An was not a man who appreciated beating around the bush or playing guessing games.

"Which two are you missing?"

Gu An was not surprised to hear this. He knew that since returning to the Cyan Yuan Sect, Yang Chan had spent most of his time on alchemy. He had witnessed this dedication firsthand and was naturally pleased with it.

"A three-hundred-year-old Fragrant Celestial Flower and a two-hundred-year-old Ghost Spirit Grass. These are the only two I’m missing; I’ve gathered everything else."

"I inquired at the Medicine Hall and Pharmacy, and they said these two herbs can’t be found for the time being."

Yang Chan stated the names of the herbs, his gaze fixed on Gu An.

’Gu An’s resources are far beyond what the Han Family can offer. If they have no way, Gu An must have one.’

"The Medicine Hall and Pharmacy truly don’t have those two herbs right now. Elder Hua is currently refining an elixir that requires both of them. Consequently, there are no three-hundred-year-old Fragrant Celestial Flowers or two-hundred-year-old Ghost Spirit Grasses left within the Cyan Yuan Sect. Even if other Pharmacists went to ask, they would find none."

"This matter concerns the future of the Cyan Yuan Sect, so Elder Hua has been given priority."

"I have my own channels as well, but everything I could acquire has already been sent to Elder Hua."

"For the next three to six months, any High-Tier herbs that arrive through the Cyan Yuan Sect’s channels will be sent to Elder Hua, as long as he needs them."

Gu An gave a wry smile after explaining.

When Yang Chan first came seeking help, he’d had his suspicions. He knew that a Pharmacist like Yang Chan, who loved alchemy, would inevitably set his sights on the Three Revolutions Nourishing Viscera Pill next.

"For the time being, I can’t help you. However, I will have someone make inquiries, and I’ll let you know if I hear anything."

Gu An continued. He was well aware that Elder Hua was trying to refine the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill. This concerned the very future of the Cyan Yuan Sect, so of course he wouldn’t give the sect’s herbs to Yang Chan.

He knew Yang Chan was only attempting to refine the elixir, whereas Elder Hua’s work concerned the rise and fall of the Cyan Yuan Sect. The choice between the two was an easy one to make.

"Thank you for your help, Hall Master."

Yang Chan’s brow furrowed slightly upon hearing this. He hadn’t expected such an outcome. This was a departure from his predictions and not the result he wanted.

"Don’t worry, there’s no need to be anxious. You can use this time to read more books related to the Pharmacopoeia. Advancing to Intermediate Pharmacist first would also be beneficial for you."

Gu An offered a few words of advice.

’Loving alchemy is a good thing, but the benefits of becoming an Intermediate Pharmacist first are even greater. He feels that Yang Chan is just lacking a bit of theoretical knowledge right now. If he just reads more books related to the Pharmacopoeia, he should be able to pass.’

’As for his Alchemy Ability, Yang Chan’s performance was outstanding. Many Intermediate Pharmacists in the Cyan Yuan Sect couldn’t compare to Yang Chan’s Alchemy Ability. Gu An had no worries on that front.’

"I understand. I will spend more time reading the Pharmacopoeia." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Yang Chan wasn’t surprised by Gu An’s advice, as this wasn’t the first time he’d brought it up.

Therefore, Yang Chan decided he would advance to Intermediate Pharmacist after a while.