The Invincible Supreme Medical God-Chapter 871 - 484: The Right Path
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"Clan Leader, there’s no need for you to make such a pledge." Yan Xiaobao looked at the many storage stones before him and smiled. "What you’ve given me is more than enough. All I did was give you a flying sword. I believe there are others who can create such swords as well." Yan Xiaobao said disdainfully as he picked up the storage stones and placed them into the Cosmic Box. The moment they entered the artifact, they were absorbed from the storage stones, and as the storage stones vanished from sight, the items were placed inside the box.
Yan Xiaobao smiled wryly, knowing that the spirit of the box had taken the stones. It’s the same every time. Whenever he placed storage stones into the Cosmic Box, they would disappear. As for what the box used them for, Yan Xiaobao was completely unaware. Nonetheless, he often used storage stones to have the spirit of the Cosmic Box locate items for him. They were evidently very useful to him.
"Thank you for all these items." Yan Xiaobao bowed and said. "I won’t bother you any longer; I need to head home. I have some things I need to attend to, and I believe you’ll be busy selling these swords. If you need more in the future, please make sure to call on me, and I will stop by."
On his way back to his mansion, Yan Xiaobao flew as fast as he could. Every time Yan Xiaobao returned to his homeland, hope burgeoned in his mind. He hoped Sha Yun would be waiting when he arrived, but each time, today included, all he encountered was disappointment. Sha Yun had not yet returned. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
Several months had passed since the end of the raid on the tomb, and as the days grew longer, Yan Xiaobao became increasingly despondent. He worried that Sha Yun might truly not return to him. She was one of his closest friends, yet even so, Yan Xiaobao was powerless. He didn’t know where to begin searching for her.
Yan Xiaobao let out a deep sigh as he entered his room. Although he felt disappointed once more, he said nothing as he sat on the floor and closed his eyes. He shifted his consciousness inward to inspect the changes in his inner energy from crafting the flying sword.
Yan Xiaobao found that crafting swords and other items required a lot from him, as he continually used his inner energy. The time he spent on creation was more valuable than the energy he gained from routine cultivation. It was akin to sparring with a friend, as all his inner energy had been utilized multiple times, significantly strengthening him.
"It’s astonishing," Yan Xiaobao muttered to himself while observing the sea of his spiritual energy, which had increased tremendously compared to earlier that day.
Not only had his spiritual energy sea increased, but his martial power core and his Qi vortex had also grown larger. He finally understood why someone like Cou Ling, who spent all their time forging, had successfully become a King-level expert, relying solely on their forging ability.
Yan Xiaobao opened his eyes again, excitement filling his entire being. He was able to increase his strength while learning new things. He knew now that he could become an alchemist while also enhancing his cultivation. He decided to improve his metal affinity by continuing to create items. Although others saw him as a master spiritual blacksmith, he knew the truth. He wasn’t skilled in crafting many different things. His expertise lay solely in forging swords and inscribing two types of runes.
His integration with the metal element was still a long way off. Though most experts no longer focused on their elemental affinity once they opened the upper Dantian, Yan Xiaobao understood that this was a mistaken decision. Witnessing the impact of an earthquake, he knew how deadly elemental affinity could be. Therefore, he would increase his strength through elemental fusion.
"This is the right path," Lan Feng’s voice suddenly drifted into Yan Xiaobao’s ears. "To become a God of Saints, one needs to become one with the world. If you’ve already successfully used elements, this step will be easier to achieve. Of course, you can’t fully merge with elements yet, but you can come very close. When you reach this point, it will make enlightenment and achieving God Level much easier," Lan Feng said, his voice filled with certainty.
"Learning how to create things is also good. Unfortunately, I don’t have many alchemist formulas, so I suggest you go to the Alchemist Guild tomorrow and purchase some. Anyone with Wood and Fire affinity can buy them. However, the price of these recipes is often high. They may not require Gold Coins or Spiritual Coins as payment, but instead various treasures. You don’t need to worry about that now, as the pill formulas you need are the most basic ones. You can certainly buy them with Gold Coins."
Nodding, Yan Xiaobao agreed with what Lan Feng said. He knew the alchemists looked upon him with great reverence, so he couldn’t help but feel excited about becoming one. If he created enough pills, he would be able to help Lao and Qiao more, and he could also help his friends to cultivate better. He would no longer let his friends face any danger on their own. As he grew more powerful and became a true expert, he would ensure his friends could follow him; he wouldn’t let them lag behind.
Deep in thought, Yan Xiaobao didn’t notice that Wang Julong had entered his room, watched him for a while, and then left. She wanted to see that Yan Xiaobao was doing well, for she was too worried about him and Sha Yun. Although the two of them were never close friends, she knew how much the Snake Woman meant to Yan Xiaobao, and she didn’t want such a fate.
