Stronger from Earth-Chapter 176: Consistent Gains

Riding the Golden-winged Roc, Yue Yiyi quickly returned to her own Celestial One Peak, a place with very few people.

She recalled that some people occasionally came to see her, claiming to be her senior brothers and sisters, and disciples.

Not being very old herself, she didn't understand why those people would call her master. She didn't know anything; how could she teach them?

She was so young; how could she have disciples who appeared much older?

She didn't understand, really didn't understand, it was baffling, so she decided not to think about it to avoid a headache.

"Xiaojin, when do you think Master will return?" Yue Yiyi tilted her little head and asked. She used to think it was fun to play around without Master watching, but now she greatly missed him.

Especially after she got some tasty treats, she had to give Master a surprise by sharing them with him.

Holding the Super Grade Bone Tempering Pill, she longed for its delicious taste, itching in her heart, and found it hard to resist eating another one.

The Golden-winged Roc whispered, "Remember to save two pills to share with Master Hong later; that will make him very happy."

Upon hearing she could share it with her master, the little girl was filled with anticipation and managed to hold back her cravings.

Half an hour passed, and Yue Yiyi felt like she was drooling, asking, "I have three pills left, shouldn't I be able to eat one?"

"But you only have three; once they're gone, there won't be any left. Why not open a crack and smell the fragrance to satisfy your craving?" the Golden-winged Roc suggested.

Feeling like she had support, Yue Yiyi nodded vigorously, "You're right, I'll open a crack."

She slightly opened a crack, and the enticing fragrance filled the air, bringing immense pleasure and enjoyment. Just smelling the scent made Yue Yiyi want to eat it even more.

The Golden-winged Roc suggested again, "Eating a whole pill is too indulgent and wasteful. Why not cut a small piece and eat it, so you can enjoy it many times?"

Yue Yiyi nodded heavily again; she didn't consider it a cultivation pill but treated it like her favorite candy, a very special candy.

Taking off the outer layer, she cut a small shining white piece of the Bone Tempering Pill, and the Golden-winged Roc sealed the remaining larger part of the Super Grade Bone Tempering Pill.

A small piece of the Bone Tempering Pill melted in her mouth instantly, and Yue Yiyi was immersed in euphoric enjoyment. Her flesh and soul felt continuously purified, a surge of warmth engulfed her, and she felt completely intoxicated.

Swaying sleepily, she soon dozed off for several hours.

When she woke up, she found herself on the bed, covered with a small blanket, and her master was calmly reading ancient scrolls nearby.

"Wow, Master, you finally came back!" Yue Yiyi jumped up from the bed, ran barefoot, and burrowed into Hong Xuanji's arms.

"Yes, I'm back. If I hadn't returned, my disciple might have chased the sun. While Chang'e flies to the moon, you're chasing the sun." Hong Xuanji teased.

Yue Yiyi blushed, feeling embarrassed, "Master was right; the sun isn't made by the Golden Crow, and the earth is round. I thought Master was joking with me."

Feeling ashamed, Yue Yiyi remembered the tasty treat she'd obtained. She had been waiting to share the delicious Super Grade Bone Tempering Pill with her master.

Digging into her pocket, she excitedly showcased two Super Grade Bone Tempering Pills, hiding the remaining one.

"Master, this is something Yiyi found, a very, very tasty thing!" Yue Yiyi looked at her master's face, eager for praise.

Hong Xuanji looked at the item beneath the dull gray outer layer; he knew exactly what it was but pretended not to understand, asking, "Yiyi, what wonderful treasure is this? Quickly tell Master."

Yue Yiyi was indeed delighted, eagerly recounting her adventures of the day, full of cheers and enthusiasm.

"Is the boy from Black and White Mountain really that skilled in alchemy technique? Xiaohu indeed accepted a remarkable disciple. Given a few more decades, his line could be the wealthiest among Immortal Martial Mountain." Hong Xuanji chuckled, as Yue Yiyi insisted on giving him a Super Grade Bone Tempering Pill, eager to see him consume it.

Without hesitation, he consumed it in one bite, his mouth instantly filled with fragrance: "Yiyi, you're so generous giving Master such tasty stuff; you're truly filial, and Master hasn't cared for you in vain."

These words made Yue Yiyi beam with joy, happier than consuming ten Super Grade candies, her face continuously smiling.

She couldn't resist throwing a candy into her mouth, soon drunkenly falling asleep again, entering another beautiful dream.

In her dreams, she couldn't stop thinking about the delicious candies, muttering that tomorrow she would surely go find Wang Xuan to exchange for the best-tasting candies.

"This stuff is perfect for lulling Yiyi to sleep; with sweet dreams, heart spirit serene, and body comfortable, it's fine to use often."

Hong Xuanji found his disciple's discovery quite satisfactory.

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"Failure!"

"Failed again!"

"Still failure!"

Despite crafting three furnaces of Bone Tempering Pill, Wang Xuan still couldn't obtain pills with Super Grade quality; the final products remained Top Grade Bone Tempering Pill. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Indeed, they were particularly large, which was the result he sought when creating the furnace of Super Grade Bone Tempering Pill.

Wang Xuan was unconvinced and irritated, yet he kept crafting relentlessly, if three furnaces were insufficient, he would try five, if not five, then ten!

Unyieldingly persistent, he didn't give up easily.

Busy and focused, the alchemy room's flames illuminated Wang Xuan's determined face as he absorbed in alchemy without the slightest distraction.

Finally, on the eighth furnace, he crafted a Super Grade Bone Tempering Pill, much to his delight.

The Super Grade Bone Tempering Pill had a gray-black outer appearance, simple and unadorned, resembling mud pills. But in Wang Xuan's eyes, it was filled with beauty, like the most exquisite art in time.

Like a currency bill, regardless of the portrait printed on it, it always feels comforting and familiar upon sight.

Through repeated crafting, three days went by in the blink of an eye. With red eyes, disheveled hair, and covered in medicinal aura, Wang Xuan finally emerged from the alchemy room.

At his waist was tied two gourds, one golden and one jade; the golden gourd contained two hundred large-sized Top Grade Bone Tempering Pills, and the jade gourd held sixty Super Grade Bone Tempering Pills.

During three days, he grasped the mysteries of crafting Super Grade Bone Tempering Pills, no longer relying on blind luck.

From three to four furnaces of Bone Tempering Pill, he could craft one furnace of Super Grade, with the majority being Top Grade, and a few turning into Wasted Pills.

Just as he exited, the butler appeared before him, conveying happy news to Wang Xuan.

"Mountain Lord, the Top Grade Bone Tempering Pills entrusted to me were snatched up immediately after news spread. After consumption, they expressed great efficacy and wished to purchase again.

This batch of Top Grade Bone Tempering Pills yielded eight billion Star Yuan and forty pieces of Earth Grade Basic Celestial Treasures residuals, all recorded, please review."

Upon hearing about the money, Wang Xuan had little reaction, but his eyes lit up at the mention of forty pieces of Celestial Treasure residuals.

He asked, "Did many use Celestial Treasure residuals as payment?"

The butler nodded, "Mountain Lord, there are so many seeking purchase that Top Grade Bone Tempering Pills are scarce. Just one hundred ninety pills attracted more than a dozen contenders.

Upon learning Celestial Treasure residuals could prioritize purchase, even without prior preparation, they offered up these forty pieces."

"Great!" Wang Xuan praised, tossing the golden gourd at his waist to the butler, "I've crafted another two hundred Top Grade Bone Tempering Pills, each pill's efficacy doubled from before; adjust the pricing accordingly.

From now on, accept Celestial Treasures whenever possible; money is trivial as your Mountain Lord has no interest in money, but prefers Celestial Treasures."

Compared to the Source Power within Celestial Treasure residuals, money truly held no allure for Wang Xuan.

Starting in the Alchemy Dao for pill crafting was a plan to acquire Celestial Treasure residuals, a success realized now, creating a steady channel yielding significant profits.

Regular crafting of Super Grade pills and continual acquisition of Celestial Treasure residuals was tremendous news for him.

"Butler, take me to see those celestial treasures tonight; I wish to admire these lovely little things." Instantly invigorated, Wang Xuan shed all weariness.