Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi-Chapter 144: An Awkward Yet Polite Smile, Tier 1 Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal
"Sigh! I don’t know what’s going on, but I keep having problems preparing the Spiritual Rejuvenation Marrow Nourishing Liquid. The medicinal effects are always wrong."
"I tried taking it and nearly poisoned myself. This is unbelievable."
Hearing this, Zhao Yi gave an awkward but polite smile.
He was trying to break through to the External Refining Steel Realm and had found a medicinal liquid for tempering his body to steel. This formula was recorded in the Pharmacopoeia, and preparing it was supposed to be much simpler than refining the Lantian Jade Refining Pill.
However, he had tried and failed several times, leaving him a bit depressed.
The biggest problem was that he still hadn’t figured out why his concoctions were failing.
"Tell me about your process. I’ll help you analyze it."
A strange expression crossed Yang Chan’s face. Logically, the Spiritual Rejuvenation Marrow Nourishing Liquid wasn’t difficult to prepare. He had made countless batches of it before and took it daily, earning him 0.2 Potential Points each time, which wasn’t a small amount.
Although it was slightly more difficult to make than concoctions like the Qi Nourishing Soup, it didn’t require Earth Fire Refining. All you needed was good heat control. Even a Basic Level Pharmacist should have a very high success rate.
As far as he knew, Zhao Yi wasn’t a complete novice Basic Level Pharmacist. He had some skill, so he shouldn’t be failing this often.
"Alright, thank you so much, Pharmacist Yang."
The bitter look on Zhao Yi’s face vanished, replaced by a friendly smile.
"When I prepare the Spiritual Rejuvenation Marrow Nourishing Liquid, I first add..."
Zhao Yi quickly described the entire process. It was clear he had thought it over many times, though it was also possible he had been waiting for Yang Chan to offer his help all along.
He spoke quickly and clearly.
Yang Chan glanced at him, smiled, and then listened intently until Zhao Yi had finished.
"Having heard your whole process, and aside from not being sure about your ratios, I’d suggest you try adding the Bianxia and the Luomo at the same time. This can neutralize some of their medicinal properties and reduce the chance of failure."
"Also, when you add the Tiexian, you need to wait for the right temperature. It’s best to wait until you can smell the medicinal aroma before adding it; the effect should be better. And..."
Yang Chan offered a few suggestions. As for what Zhao Yi would do with them, that was up to him.
Concocting various medicines, along with the brewing process, required a certain level of skill. Not everyone could do it; it took experience and also talent.
As it happened, Yang Chan had it all.
"Thank you, Pharmacist Yang. I’ll give it another try when I get back."
Zhao Yi’s eyes lit up when he heard this.
He had reviewed his process many times and wasn’t without his own insights, but when you get to the final stages of refining, it’s easy to get bogged down in the details. This wasn’t just his problem; it was a common habit for many people.
In such situations, an outsider’s perspective is often clearer and can more objectively identify the root of the problem.
Of course, it would be even better to have a more skilled pharmacist who could pinpoint the issue with a single, sharp observation.
However, consulting an Intermediate Pharmacist was no simple matter. After all, they wouldn’t offer guidance for free without a good reason.
Thus, Zhao Yi was very happy to receive Yang Chan’s advice.
He had indeed gained quite a lot.
"Pharmacist Yang, more injured disciples have been brought in. Could you go take a look?"
As Yang Chan and Zhao Yi were talking, Han Bingyu’s voice called out. More injured disciples had been sent to the Medicine Hall and Pharmacy; this was part of Yang Chan’s daily routine.
"Alright. Come with me."
Yang Chan nodded, stood up, and left with Han Bingyu.
As news spread of Lü Zhenghai, Gu An, and others returning to the Cyan Yuan Sect, the number of injured disciples being sent back grew. Many whose injuries weren’t severe were also sent back to the Cyan Yuan Sect to recuperate. It was clear that all the disciples stationed outside were being recalled.
This also revealed the Cyan Yuan Sect’s stance: for the time being, they would not get involved in the conflicts of Yu State.
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’The Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal has finally reached Tier One Initial Glimpse. The progress is quite fast. However, the conditions for imbuing the Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal during cultivation are likely higher than those for the Ox Demon Martial Seal and Tiger Demon Martial Seal.’
Yang Chan calculated this in his mind, combining it with what Han Zhengcheng, the Hall Master of the Instructor Hall, had said. According to him, there were two prerequisites to imbuing the Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal. The first was to achieve the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens, meaning one had to be an Inner Master. This requirement was actually less stringent than those for the Ox Demon and Tiger Demon Martial Seals.
’However, the second prerequisite is more demanding. I need to cultivate it to the third level, which is Tier Three Mastery on my panel. And even then, it’s only a partial imbuement, not the complete Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal.’
’Only by cultivating to the fourth level, the Tier Four Master Stage, can I achieve a complete imbuement. The reason for this is that the Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal requires a great deal more Spiritual Power to coalesce, so the conditions are naturally higher.’
’At the same time, to fully imbue the Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal, the Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method also needs to be raised to around Tier Five for it to be possible.’
A partial imbuement of the Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal required the cultivation of an Inner Master, but a complete one demanded far more.
The more powerful the Martial Arts Cultivation, the more formidable the techniques, the greater their might, and the stricter the conditions for using them. This strictness was, of course, a barrier for those with insufficient cultivation.
For those with powerful cultivation, no amount of restrictions mattered, for they had long since surpassed them.
’Now that the Flood Dragon Demon Martial Seal cultivation has reached Tier One, it’s going to require even more Potential Points. Unfortunately, my current daily intake of 2.7 is already the optimal amount. Taking any other medicines has a negligible effect, not even providing 0.1 Potential Points.’
’Not only would it cost more money, but the results would be poor. It seems I’ll have to shift my focus to refining Elixirs. The medicinal effects of Elixirs are much better, but the required ingredients are also more expensive.’
’I’ll also need to advance my Pharmacist profession to Intermediate Pharmacist after my Martial Arts reaches the Inner Master level. That’s the only way to get more medicinal resources and have a better chance at refining other Elixirs, hopefully pushing my daily Potential Point intake past 3.’
Yang Chan mulled this over. He had considered the problem many times but had never strayed from his original plan.
There were many benefits to becoming an Intermediate Pharmacist, but none of them could compare to absolute strength.
Once he possessed the cultivation of an Inner Master, his safety would be much more secure, and there would be certain matters he no longer had to avoid. To him, that was what mattered most.
Becoming an Intermediate Pharmacist might seem to offer many advantages, but it couldn’t give him the one thing he wanted most: a sense of security. Therefore, Yang Chan’s choice had never wavered.
’Normally, once the Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method breaks through to Tier Two, I can begin the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens. And once it breaks through to Tier Three, I should basically become an Inner Master.’
’Soon. Very soon!’
Yang Chan comforted himself with this thought.
In this relatively safe environment, continuously improving his strength was the best choice. All other things like glory, honor, and fame were fleeting and held little importance for him.
