Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Raring to Go, the Silver State Secret Realm

’The Flood Dragon enters the sea, pulling back the tide. The mountains and rivers have always been a map of ambition. Once the Flood Dragon Demon enters...’

Yang Chan recited the verse silently in his mind while visualizing the Flood Dragon Demon Visualization Image to enhance his Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal. Thanks to the advancement of his Sword Master profession, his Spiritual Power had greatly increased. This allowed his cultivation of the Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal to progress swiftly, and in turn, his Ox Demon and Tiger Demon Martial Seals also saw significant improvement.

The results were remarkable, and this was all without using any Potential Points.

He performed this cross-legged Visualization when it was most efficient: right after practicing the Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method.

Lately, Yang Chan’s daily cultivation had fallen into a set routine, a lifestyle he quite enjoyed.

He had run into some problems while refining the Three Revolutions Nourishing Viscera Pill, but a slight delay was acceptable to him. ’As for leaving the mountain, whoever wants to go can go for all I care.’

After completing his cultivation of the Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal, Yang Chan allowed himself to rest. He wasn’t some robot who only knew how to cultivate. The recliner he had prepared was for improving his quality of life, and his two beautiful, charming maids helped him relieve the pressures of cultivation.

He was not a fan of pressure. He disliked it even more after once having to work overtime for three days and three nights straight.

’Relaxing and balancing work with rest—now that was a good habit.’

One maid massaged him while the other fed him grapes. Life was rather pleasant.

Once he felt he had relaxed enough, Yang Chan would resume his daily cultivation.

No amount of feminine charm could deter his diligence.

’What? The Sect wants a group of disciples to go to Silver State to fight over Superior Spirit Medicine?’

While Yang Chan’s life was peaceful and comfortable, things at the Cyan Yuan Sect were heating up as various matters were set in motion.

"That’s right. The Sect just posted a mission to Silver State and will be taking a group of disciples."

Han Bingyu replied with certainty.

The news took many people by surprise, as there had been no prior announcements. It was as if the mission had appeared out of thin air.

However, the mission rewards made it clear how seriously the Cyan Yuan Sect was taking this. The compensation offered far exceeded that of any previous off-site missions.

Many disciples in the Cyan Yuan Sect were raring to go, eager to secure a spot. This was a rare opportunity, after all.

"Have the Pharmacists for the trip been confirmed?"

Yang Chan asked hurriedly. He really didn’t want to leave the Cyan Yuan Sect, let alone travel to Silver State, which was two states away. It felt much too far.

Furthermore, the dangers of the journey could not be ignored.

He was growing anxious, which was why he had asked so quickly.

"I’m not sure. I haven’t heard anything about that. But based on past missions, this trip to Silver State will definitely include Pharmacists."

"Does Pharmacist Yang want to participate as well?"

Seeing his expression, Han Bingyu couldn’t quite gauge his attitude and asked tentatively.

After all, Yang Chan didn’t usually like to go out, but during the great Sect wars, he had been one to lead the charge. He had participated in several major battles, and very few in the Cyan Yuan Sect could claim to have done the same.

"I’m still having some trouble with my promotion to Intermediate Pharmacist. I’d better focus on improving my Pharmacist Abilities first. We can talk again after I’ve been promoted!"

The corner of Yang Chan’s mouth twitched when he heard her question, and he immediately brought up his pending promotion.

The news from Han Bingyu had certainly gotten his attention. ’No matter what,’ he decided, ’I’m not participating in this Silver State mission.’

’Fighting over Superior Spirit Medicine sounds incredibly dangerous. A job with such huge rewards is best left to others!’

’I can’t just snatch this opportunity away from others.’

’It’s already so difficult for everyone else to obtain Cultivation Resources. If I take this away from them, how sad and disappointed would they be?’

’A kind-hearted person like myself would never fight with them for this chance.’

"Pharmacist Yang, Hall Master Gu wishes to see you."

Just as Yang Chan was thinking that he wouldn’t go even if it killed him, someone else came looking for him. It was a Messenger Disciple. When Yang Chan heard that the Medicine Hall Master, Gu An, was the one who had summoned him, he had a bad feeling. ’Don’t tell me they’re roping me into this after all.’

"Wait here a moment. We’ll talk more when I get back from seeing Hall Master Gu."

Yang Chan glanced at Han Bingyu and spoke, then hurriedly departed.

Along the way, he racked his brain for a way to refuse. Gu An was his patron, after all, and he didn’t want to cause offense, so he had to think of a reasonable excuse.

’Saying that I’m at a critical juncture for my promotion to Intermediate Pharmacist... that should be a perfectly reasonable excuse.’

Lost in thought, Yang Chan soon found himself in Gu An’s study. A cup of hot tea had already been prepared for him.

"Disciple Yang Chan pays his respects to the Hall Master."

Seeing Gu An, Yang Chan thought to himself that he needed to find the right moment to state his case without making things awkward for the Hall Master.

"Mm. Have a seat."

Gu An looked at Yang Chan, gestured for him to sit, then slowly picked up his teacup and took a sip of the hot tea.

"Yang Chan, I have news about the aged Ghost Spirit Grass and Fragrant Celestial Flower you asked me about the other day. A special Secret Realm has been found in Silver State, and it contains both Ghost Spirit Grass and Fragrant Celestial Flower."

"If you accept the Cyan Yuan Sect’s mission to Silver State, you’ll be able to get your hands on a good amount of Ghost Spirit Grass and Fragrant Celestial Flower first, and the Contribution Points required will be greatly reduced."

Gu An put down his teacup and slowly explained the matter, presenting it as a prime opportunity for Yang Chan to acquire the ingredients in bulk.

By going to the newly discovered Secret Realm in Silver State, he could naturally obtain more of the herbs, and he would have higher priority when exchanging for them.

He knew Yang Chan wanted to refine the Three Revolutions Nourishing Viscera Pill, an elixir of a much higher difficulty. Success would only be possible after numerous failures.

Take Intermediate Pharmacist Xu Gaocen, for example. He had failed many times before finally succeeding, a process that took him many years.

The Silver State Secret Realm was now a great opportunity to shorten that process. By obtaining a large amount of the ingredients, Yang Chan would have more room for trial and error and could surely refine the Three Revolutions Nourishing Viscera Pill much faster. This was why Gu An had summoned him.

"Thank you for your kindness, Hall Master. I just received word from the Han Family that aged Ghost Spirit Grass and Fragrant Celestial Flower are available in Yun City. I was just planning to head there to acquire them quickly so I can return to the Cyan Yuan Sect and begin attempting the refinement."

"Furthermore, I’ve been studying the *Pharmacopoeia* lately and have had some insights. I believe I will be ready to attempt the assessment for Intermediate Pharmacist in the near future, so I don’t plan on traveling far."

Yang Chan quickly stated his intentions.

He did not want to go to Silver State. A "special Secret Realm" sounded incredibly dangerous. Not only would there be dangers within the realm itself, but the competition for its resources would undoubtedly be perilous. He was determined to stay far away from it.

Conveniently, Gu An had brought up the Ghost Spirit Grass and Fragrant Celestial Flower, about which he had his own information. A trip to Yun City was obviously much safer than a secret realm, and this excuse would also allow Gu An to save face.

Capping it off with his impending promotion to Intermediate Pharmacist made the whole excuse even more plausible.

After he finished speaking, Yang Chan mentally reviewed his words, checking for any loopholes. ’If there are any, I can still add a few more details.’