Beast Taming: Sharing Pets' Abilities-Chapter 284 - 283: Comprehending the Pill Formula

Nowadays, this elixir has been nurtured in the pill furnace for over a thousand years, and its potency is even more elevated.

By the time it is consumed and refined, the effect will surely be even better.

"This Red Dragon Elder is indeed generous, to the extent of easily passing on such a precious pill formula to others."

Gu Yuan was somewhat surprised.

Like other cultivators, Gu Yuan found a place to sit and began to comprehend this pill formula.

As for Ji Yuefei and Yan Xiaoling, upon learning about the situation, they understood Gu Yuan’s thoughts and expressed their support, choosing to start protecting him by his side.

After all, the Cyan Mist Pill and Purifying Jade Pill just now were obtained by Gu Yuan for them, and throughout the journey, Gu Yuan had taken good care of them, so naturally, they felt the need to show their gratitude.

Thus, the two women sat cross-legged on both sides of Gu Yuan, to his left and right.

"..."

Seeing the two women protecting Gu Yuan, many cultivators were envious, their teeth grinding with jealousy, their eyes turning slightly red.

Damn... we’re all human, why is it that Gu Yuan not only has strong cultivation but also is extraordinarily skilled in alchemy?

This alone might be tolerable, but the key point is that he also constantly has two beautiful companions by his side. Isn’t that too unfair?!

Ji Yuefei and Yan Xiaoling were no fools; upon noticing these reactions, they fully understood what these people were thinking.

The two women exchanged glances, biting their lips, their faces burning with a mixture of embarrassment and helplessness.

They wanted to explain, but knowing there was nothing they could say, they simply remained silent.

Gu Yuan was unaware of the wild thoughts running through their minds; at this moment, he was engrossed in comprehending the pill formula for the Celestial King Divine Pill.

This pill formula was indeed quite complex, requiring over two hundred types of spirit medicines and rare items, among which the primary ingredient was the Profound Yin Fruit — a spirit medicine even more rare and precious than the Netherworld Grass.

Many of the auxiliary spirit medicines were also extremely scarce and precious.

Moreover, during the alchemy process, the combination and transformation of the medicinal properties of the spirit medicines, their compatibility and antagonism, were quite complex and tedious, requiring an enormous amount of mental effort to deduce.

Despite the pill formula’s preciousness,

fortunately, Gu Yuan had considerable talent in the Alchemy Dao, plus the assistance of the "Thousand Changes" ability. After a little over two hours, he opened his eyes.

By this time, other cultivators had also comprehended the pill formula and began to attempt to see if they could obtain the Celestial King Divine Pill within it.

For instance, an elder with a goatee was now sitting cross-legged in front of the Bronze Alchemy Furnace, eyes closed, seemingly concentrating on something.

It was worth noting that this person had quite a profound cultivation, being a Golden Core Great Cultivator.

Gu Yuan had some understanding of him.

This man, surnamed Ji, was a local Golden Core Loose Cultivator from Qinzhou. Though his cultivation talent was average, his talent in the Alchemy Dao was quite good. He had once fortuitously obtained some opportunities in alchemy and thus became an Alchemy Master.

He later formed his core because becoming an Alchemy Master allowed him to refine various elixirs, exchanging them for his cultivation resources, gradually reaching his current level.

Among these people, this Ji-surnamed loose cultivator elder was the most likely to obtain the Celestial King Divine Pill, aside from Gu Yuan.

However, Gu Yuan did not intervene, nor did he take any adverse actions.

Some matters require an order, and since the other party discovered this place first, Gu Yuan was a step slower. Given the circumstances, he couldn’t intentionally interfere out of fear of being outperformed.

So he decided to wait.

If the other party indeed obtained it, that would mean it was simply not Gu Yuan’s destiny. If the other party failed to secure it, then it wouldn’t be too late for him to try.

Soon, the Ji-surnamed elder opened his eyes and shook his head regretfully.

Clearly, he hadn’t passed the trial of the Red Dragon Elder, and thus did not obtain the Celestial King Divine Pill inside the alchemy furnace.

"Young friend Gu, it’s your turn. I hope you can achieve success."

The Ji-surnamed elder sighed, got up, and looked at Gu Yuan, first slightly startled, then offering a reminder.

These words, however, were chock-full of nonchalance, indicating that he didn’t believe Gu Yuan was superior to him and able to obtain the Celestial King Divine Pill.

"Thank you."

Gu Yuan, regardless of whether the other was sincere or merely being courteous, acknowledged the goodwill with a nod, then approached the Bronze Alchemy Furnace once more and sat cross-legged.

With closed eyes and divine thought penetrating inside, he was immediately connected with a subtle and rigid consciousness.

Then, streams of information appeared in Gu Yuan’s mind.

Patiently, Gu Yuan answered each query, without the slightest neglect.

Undeniably, this Red Dragon Elder was very generous, with an abundance of spirit medicines, spirit roots, elixirs, and pill formulas inside the cave mansion that could be freely obtained as long as one met his requirements.

Moreover, the Red Dragon Elder was exceedingly talented, seemingly not only a Primordial Spirit True Immortal but also proficient in alchemy, artifact refining techniques, arrays, spirit plants, and more, almost omniscient.

Subsequently, the questions arose, each more challenging and profound than the last, touching upon the essence of the Alchemy Dao.

Fortunately, Gu Yuan was not inexperienced.

With outstanding talent and having once learned alchemy under the tutelage of Alchemy Master Situ Yan, although he didn’t dare claim to surpass his master, his enlightenment and understanding in the Alchemy Dao were far beyond common cultivators.

Now, he could strain his brain to answer these questions, for although they were deep, they were still confined to the pharmacological transformations in the pill formula of the Celestial King Divine Pill.

Before long, Gu Yuan opened his eyes again.

Was it a failure?

Around him, some cultivators focused on Gu Yuan, a thought crossing their minds.

But immediately, Gu Yuan waved his hand, and the golden spiritual light within the Bronze Alchemy Furnace flew out, landing in his hand.

The golden spiritual light quickly dimmed, revealing the crimson gold Spirit Pill inside.

This Spirit Pill was about the size of a pigeon’s egg, entirely crimson gold, with a restrained sheen, appearing weighty, conveying an impression of mystical obscurity.

When brought up to the nose, there was no special fragrance or scent.

Yet using his Sword Intent and Sword Heart to sense it, Gu Yuan could feel the immense and somewhat unique power within.

This must be the Celestial King Divine Pill without a doubt!

It succeeded, unexpectedly?!

Seeing the Celestial King Divine Pill in Gu Yuan’s hand, many cultivators stood stunned, their breath quickening, eyes starting to radiate a red light — this was the Celestial King Divine Pill!

With such a treasure so close at hand, how could they not be tempted?!

Especially the Ji-surnamed elder and another Golden Core Great Cultivator, who stared fixedly at the Celestial King Divine Pill in Gu Yuan’s hand, unabashedly displaying their greed and longing.

Even other cultivators kept their eyes locked on Gu Yuan, especially the Spirit Pill in his hand, with True Qi flowing through their bodies, merging with their magical artifacts, ready to spring into action.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the alchemy room grew peculiar and oppressive, as though a fierce magical battle could erupt at any moment!