Chapter 273: Chapter 273: 8 or 9 out of 10, Bone Marrow Cleansing Spirit Fruit

’Life is full of disappointments, nine times out of ten. It really is true.’

Yang Chan returned from Gu An’s residence and leaned back in his reclining chair. The two Maids at his side busied themselves attending to him, placing peeled grapes directly into his mouth.

They were sweet and sour, and the taste was quite good.

This was one of the few fruits grown here in the Cyan Yuan Sect, and its ripening season was the opposite of that of normal fruits.

Swallowing a grape, Yang Chan stopped dwelling on the matter of refining the Three Revolutions Nourishing Viscera Pill. ’If it can’t be done, then I’ll just delay it.’

He had originally planned to advance to Intermediate Pharmacist to gain greater authority and the ability to refine the Three Revolutions Nourishing Viscera Pill. But given the current situation, even if he did become an Intermediate Pharmacist, he wouldn’t be able to get his hands on the two-hundred-year-old Ghost Spirit Grass or the three-hundred-year-old Fragrant Celestial Flower. So, there was no longer any rush.

’It’s better to just proceed step by step.’

Yang Chan had no intention of leaving the Cyan Yuan Sect for Yun City, either. Not only did he not want to be taken for a fool, but he also felt the potential losses along the journey weren’t worth it.

’I might as well wait for news from Gu An. We can talk again when something suitable comes up!’

Gaining 4.7 Potential Points per day wasn’t a small amount; he could add a full point every two days.

"Is Pharmacist Yang in?"

A voice called out from outside the small courtyard.

As an Inner Master, Yang Chan naturally heard the voice and knew who it was. He paid it no mind, however, and remained in his reclining chair, leisurely eating grapes. It was only after a Maid came in to announce the visitor that Yang Chan finally rose.

He went to the courtyard entrance and saw Zhao Yi had come to visit.

"Pharmacist Zhao, please come in."

Yang Chan invited Zhao Yi inside, already guessing the purpose of his visit.

After the new year, the Cyan Yuan Sect had distributed its resources for Pharmacists again. Yang Chan didn’t think much of it, as the amount was negligible.

The aged Ghost Spirit Grass and Fragrant Celestial Flower he wanted were not included, so naturally, Yang Chan paid it little attention.

For Zhao Yi and the others, however, it meant they could finally gather all the materials needed to refine the Lantian Jade Refining Pill.

Zhao Yi had attempted the refining process many times before but had failed every time. Now he was back, ready to try again despite his repeated failures. To this, Yang Chan could only wish him luck.

"Pharmacist Yang, I’ve come today to consult with you again about the refining process for the Lantian Jade Refining Pill."

"Don’t worry, I absolutely will not bring up the Capital City’s Twelve Floors or the Capital City’s Twelve Beauties this time," Zhao Yi added, making a guarantee.

After Yang Chan had returned to the Cyan Yuan Sect, Zhao Yi had incessantly pestered him for details about the Capital City’s Twelve Floors and the Capital City’s Twelve Beauties. When he discovered Yang Chan wasn’t interested, he opted for a more indirect approach.

He would first chat with Yang Chan about pharmacology-related topics, then abruptly pivot the conversation to the Capital City’s Twelve Floors and Twelve Beauties. This naturally left Yang Chan speechless, and he eventually started ignoring Zhao Yi.

After a few times, Zhao Yi brought it up less often. Instead, he went to find Xu Gaocen for more information. When one person wasn’t enough, he would even seek out other disciples who had been to White Jade City.

This persistent attitude truly left Yang Chan at a loss for words. Seeing how eager he was now, it was highly likely he wanted to compete for a spot in the next Pharmacist Exchange Conference.

Seeing this, Yang Chan naturally didn’t tell him that it was uncertain whether there would even be a next time.

The Pharmacist Alliance’s actions in White Jade City this time had provoked public outrage. It was hard to say if anyone would give them face next time. Some Sects had even proposed choosing a new location for the Pharmacist Exchange Conference; as for the Pharmacist Alliance, it was being abandoned.

Once something like credibility is lost, it’s very difficult to regain. A change might be possible if there were immense benefits involved, but the feeling of mistrust would certainly linger.

Yang Chan didn’t want to crush Zhao Yi’s enthusiasm. If there was another Pharmacist Exchange Conference, he actually hoped the man would get his wish. That way, he wouldn’t have to go himself.

Having been through it once, he had no desire to experience it again.

Yang Chan answered Zhao Yi’s questions earnestly. Some of the questions were ones he had answered before, making Yang Chan doubt whether Zhao Yi’s refining attempt would succeed this time. Still, he had helped where he could.

After seeing Zhao Yi off, Yang Chan didn’t remain idle. He began his daily cultivation.

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「Cyan Jade Hall.」

"The Bone Marrow Cleansing Spirit Fruit... we’ve finally found it."

Cyan Yuan Sect’s Sect Leader, Liu Xuan, beamed with joy as he looked at the letter that had just arrived. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

This was something he had long awaited. He had been dispatching men to investigate news of the Bone Marrow Cleansing Spirit Fruit for a long time.

As the Sect Leader of the Cyan Yuan Sect, his cultivation had long ago reached the Peak of Internal Refining of the Five Viscera. In his cultivation of Essence, Will, and Spirit, his Will and Spirit had been honed for a long time, but his Essence was still lacking. Therefore, he didn’t need a Concentration Pill like Crown Prince Yang Qian. Instead, what he needed was a Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill.

With the help of a Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill, he could complete the transformation of his Essence, which would in turn transform his entire Essence, Will, and Spirit, allowing him to achieve the breakthrough to Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster.

Furthermore, a Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill could also protect his physical body, minimizing the damage even if the breakthrough were to fail.

Thus, Liu Xuan was overjoyed when he saw the news. This meant he might be able to break through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm.

This was a complete metamorphosis, especially for someone like him who was wholly dedicated to the path of Martial Arts.

After receiving the news, Liu Xuan immediately summoned the three Supreme Elders. The location of the Bone Marrow Cleansing Spirit Fruit was quite perilous, and it would require at least two experts at the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera to go.

To be safe, Liu Xuan would definitely go himself. The Bone Marrow Cleansing Spirit Fruit was crucial for his breakthrough, so he naturally took it extremely seriously. He would need one of the Supreme Elders to accompany him to prevent the Spirit Fruit from being taken by others.

The reason for this caution was that the Bone Marrow Cleansing Spirit Fruit was not located within the borders of Qing State, meaning he would have to lead his people to fight for it.

If they managed to obtain a large number of Bone Marrow Cleansing Spirit Fruits, they could refine more Bone Marrow Cleansing Pills. This would be a great opportunity for the three Supreme Elders as well.

After all, there weren’t many experts in the Cyan Yuan Sect whose cultivation had reached the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera. Given their status, they naturally had a higher chance of obtaining a Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill.

As Sect Leader Liu Xuan sent the news to the three Supreme Elders, it wasn’t long before all three appeared in Cyan Jade Hall, arriving before him.

"There’s news about the Bone Marrow Cleansing Spirit Fruit?" one of the Supreme Elders asked hurriedly. None of the Supreme Elders had much of their lifespan left. The Bone Marrow Cleansing Spirit Fruit represented a great opportunity for them as well.

If they could consume a Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill, their cultivation might break through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm, which would increase their lifespan by about sixty years.

The older one gets, the more one fears death. If there was a chance for a breakthrough, they would naturally never let it go. That was why they had all been in favor when Sect Leader Liu Xuan had previously proposed sending a portion of their manpower to other states to investigate leads on the Bone Marrow Cleansing Spirit Fruit.

So much time had passed, and now there were finally results. Of course, they were delighted.

"We have confirmed news, but the location is rather perilous. We’ll need to take a group of disciples with us to fight for it."

Liu Xuan handed the letter he had received to the three Supreme Elders to read, then spoke slowly.

Now that he had found a lead, he would certainly not let this opportunity slip away.