Chapter 71: Dividing the Immortal Herbs (Part Two)
Gu Rong solemnly placed the Qi Rong Tong Tian Ju into his spirit tool. Then, Gu Xuan took out another brocade box.
However, he was not in a hurry to explain what type of Immortal Herb was inside the brocade box; instead, he turned to face Dugu Bo.
Gu Xuan slowly began, "Grandpa Dugu, what I am about to say concerns a Sect secret. You are now also my grandpa and a member of the Sect, but your grandson still hopes you can make a pledge: that anything you hear today will not be known by a third party. Can you do that?"
As soon as Gu Xuan said this, setting aside Dugu Bo's reaction, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong's eyes immediately lit up. Didn't these words essentially tie Dugu Bo directly to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's great ship?
Looking at Dugu Bo, Gu Xuan's words sounded straightforward to him; after all, how much scheming could a child possibly have?
To him, Gu Xuan saying this sounded like absolute trust, requiring only verbal affirmation.
After all, if they didn't trust him, they would simply remain silent now and discuss it with Ning Fengzhi and the others after he left.
Therefore, Dugu Bo also nodded seriously and replied, "Don't worry. Yanyan is already going to be engaged to you. Naturally, this old man won't turn his elbow outward."
Hearing this, Gu Xuan chuckled. Dugu Yan secretly pinched Dugu Bo. Feeling his granddaughter's shyness, Dugu Bo couldn't help but sigh internally about how good it was to be young.
After receiving Dugu Bo's affirmative reply, Gu Xuan continued speaking to Ning Fengzhi, "Uncle, the Immortal Herb inside this brocade box is called the Qiluo Tulip. It is graceful and luxurious."
"If consumed, it can absorb the essence of heaven and earth, and the radiance of the sun and moon. Your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is inherently a treasure-type Spirit. With the help of this Qiluo Tulip, you can achieve a mutually beneficial effect, and your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda may even evolve."
Hearing this, he immediately snapped out of his contemplation over Dugu Bo's previous answer. Allowing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to evolve? Didn't that mean it could Breakthrough the restriction of seven spirit rings?
This news made Ning Fengzhi even happier and more excited than Dugu Bo joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
The reason the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is named as such is that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda only has seven layers. A Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit Master can only absorb seven spirit rings in their lifetime, making it impossible to Breakthrough to Spirit Douluo.
But even so, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was still able to become the number one Tool Spirit in the world and elevate the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to the status of one of the Upper Three Sects, which speaks volumes about the Pagoda's terrifying power.
Now Gu Xuan was saying that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda still had a chance to improve? Didn't that mean the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School might produce a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit Master?
This had only happened once, with the first ancestor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Ning Fengzhi had searched his entire life for a clue, yet now the answer came from Gu Xuan's mouth?
Given Gu Xuan's own precedent, Ning Fengzhi had no reason to doubt him, as Gu Xuan had absolutely no need to deceive him.
Before Ning Fengzhi could fully rejoice, Gu Xuan's voice rang out again: "There is just one problem. There is only one Qiluo Tulip, meaning only one person can consume it. So, Uncle, you need to carefully consider whether you should take it yourself or give it to Rongrong."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi quickly calmed down. He was now forty-two years old. Although his spirit power Rank had reached Rank 79, the Peak of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, his Innate talent was inferior to Ning Rongrong's.
Upon hearing Gu Xuan's words, he immediately began to contemplate: If this Qiluo Tulip could definitely cause the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to evolve, would the greatest significance lie in him consuming it, or would the greatest benefit come from giving it to Ning Rongrong?
Ning Fengzhi's Innate talent was decent, but even after his Spirit evolved, he might not necessarily be able to Breakthrough to Titled Douluo. This was his own assessment.
Because the support system becomes increasingly difficult to Cultivate in the Late Stage, the key reason he reached Rank 79 at forty-two, besides his decent Innate talent, was the massive resources provided by the Sect. He possessed three Spirit Bones, and the one with the lowest age was still at the thirty-thousand-year level.
Furthermore, these three Spirit Bones perfectly complemented the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit, allowing Ning Fengzhi to reach the limit of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda at this age.
Now that he knew the answer—that there was only one Qiluo Tulip—Ning Fengzhi felt a bit helpless.
The reason for his hesitation was that it wasn't impossible for him to Cultivate to Titled Douluo, just uncertain.
After much deliberation, Ning Fengzhi finally looked at Gu Xuan and asked, "Little Xuan, since you understand this Immortal Herb so well, who do you think should consume this Qiluo Tulip?"
Gu Xuan pondered briefly before replying, "Give it to Rongrong."
"She is only eleven years old. Besides their specific special effects, Immortal Herbs all have the effect of Cleansing the Marrow and Washing the Tendons. Rongrong's Innate spirit power already reached Rank nine, and after consuming the Immortal Herb, she will definitely advance further."
Having received the answer, Ning Fengzhi stopped agonizing over the decision. After all, no matter what, the evolved Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda belonged to his lineage, and his status would not be shaken in the slightest.
It was only when Gu Xuan reached this point that he realized Ning Rongrong, who usually appeared whenever he did, was absent? What was going on? That little girl wasn't clinging to Ning Fengzhi?
Furthermore, Second Master Chen Xin wasn't present either. Usually, when they were in the Sect, Second Master would be bickering and fighting with his grandpa, but today it was unusually quiet.
"Speaking of which, Uncle, where are Rongrong and Second Master? Why are they not here? Did Second Master take Rongrong out?" Gu Xuan asked, confused.
Before Ning Fengzhi could answer, Gu Rong replied with a glowing face, "Rongrong is about to Breakthrough to Rank 27 and is currently in isolated Cultivation! Since you left, that girl has been working even harder than usual."
Gu Xuan nodded thoughtfully, quite satisfied with Ning Rongrong's current performance. Not only was she no longer the 'witch' she was in the original work, but she had also begun to Cultivate actively. Gu Xuan was quite proud of his nurturing technique.
"Then what about Second Master? Since he isn't accompanying Rongrong, surely the old man isn't just out strolling by himself?" Gu Xuan asked again.
"This time can be considered double happiness. Rongrong has made a Breakthrough, and Old Sword Head has also gained enlightenment," Gu Rong sighed.
Gu Rong glanced at Dugu Bo, his eyes darting around. Gu Xuan noticed his grandpa's hesitation and immediately said, "Grandpa Dugu is one of us now, so please speak freely!"
After saying that, Gu Rong stopped hiding anything and stated directly, "Didn't Old Sword Head and I each consume a piece of fifty-thousand-year-level Whale Gel previously? I made a Breakthrough before him, and now he has also gained enlightenment. It's likely he will Break through to Rank 97 when he comes out of isolated Cultivation this time."
Hearing this, Gu Xuan remained relatively calm, because while he was studying Alchemy with Yang Wudi, he had refined some Medicinal Pills for the two elders. However, since they were already Titled Douluo, the effects of those Medicinal Pills were minimal.
But Whale Gel was a good item, especially since there was a special bonus the first time one consumed it. Gu Xuan's own grandfather, Gu Rong, had been stuck at Rank 95 for nearly ten years.
Just over half a year after consuming the Whale Gel, he also Broke through to Rank 96.
Chen Xin was originally at the Peak of Rank 96. Although he didn't Break through immediately after consuming the Whale Gel, he benefited greatly. Gu Xuan wasn't particularly surprised that he was making a Breakthrough now.
After all, in the original work, Chen Xin eventually Broke through to Rank 97, albeit with a lost arm.
Now, not only had he avoided losing an arm, but he had also made a Breakthrough, which made Gu Xuan very happy internally.
After all, he had also prepared Immortal Herbs for Chen Xin, so another Breakthrough in the future was not impossible.
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Gu Xuan was quite happy to receive the news that both Chen Xin and Ning Rongrong were about to achieve a Breakthrough, after all, if Chen Xin advanced further, it meant that the strength of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would also advance further.
The current Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School already far surpassed the original work, since in the original work, the present Gu Rong had not broken through Rank 96, nor was Chen Xin in seclusion attempting to reach Rank 97.
Ning Fengzhi put away the Qiluo Tulip, because Ning Rongrong was still in seclusion, so he simply kept it with him until she emerged from seclusion before giving it to her.
Afterward, Gu Xuan took out a brocade box. This box was for Chen Xin, and the Immortal Grade Medicinal Herb inside was called the Dark Jade Sword Bamboo. It could be said to be highly compatible with Chen Xin's Seven Kill Sword, which was why Gu Xuan believed Chen Xin would still see improvement after consuming this Immortal Grade Herb.
The Dark Jade Sword Bamboo was also given to Ning Fengzhi for him to hold onto, as it was unknown how long Chen Xin's seclusion would last.
Gu Xuan could not wait indefinitely at the Sect for Chen Xin to emerge from seclusion; he still needed to return to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to refine antidotes for Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.
After arranging the Immortal Grade Herbs for Chen Xin and Gu Rong, Gu Xuan took Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong to find Yang Wudi. Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan did not accompany them; they went to Gu Xuan's courtyard to absorb their Spirit Bones.
It wasn't that Dugu Yan was impatient, but the sooner she absorbed the Spirit Bone, the better, as this would allow her to extract the toxins within her body into the Spirit Bone sooner.
Currently, the Breaking Clan was also within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but most of the Breaking Clan Disciples were in the Outer Sect, with only a few exceptionally talented individuals entering the Inner Sect.
The Rank system of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was not particularly strict, as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was inherently built upon absorbing external Disciples to strengthen itself.
Therefore, even though the Breaking Clan had just joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, as long as their talent was sufficient, they were absorbed into the Inner Sect.
Doing this also had another benefit: it helped divide the Breaking Clan, allowing them to integrate better into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Of course, the main Legacy of the Breaking Clan was not broken. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School originally had a place for refining medicine, and that area has now been established as the Pill Hall, with Yang Wudi serving as the Hall Master, a status equivalent to a Red-Robed Elder.
The Elder system of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was structured like this: the lowest level of leadership were the White-Robed Deacons, followed by the Yellow-Robed Deacons, the Purple-Robed Deacons, and then the Black-Robed Elders and Red-Robed Elders.
Above the Red-Robed Elders were the two Guardian Gods of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School—the two Titled Douluo, Sword and Bone. They did not have special titles, but those below them all referred to them as Grand Elders.
This was because the two of them were not only from Ning Fengzhi's previous generation but were also the Sect's strongest experts, making them fully worthy of the 'Grand' in Grand Elder.
The Pill Hall was also located in the Inner Sect area and occupied a considerable space, because the Medicinal Pills refined by Yang Wudi were indeed extraordinary. If not for the difficulty in finding the Materials needed to refine the Medicinal Pills, the Pill Hall would have developed much earlier.
Now that Gu Xuan had brought back such good news, Ning Fengzhi believed that the Pill Hall would certainly shine brilliantly in the future.
After all, the effects of Immortal Grade Herbs were truly Heaven-Defying, possessing the fortune to seize creation itself. If these Immortal Grade Herbs were refined into Medicinal Pills, wouldn't that be even more Heaven-Defying than Heaven-Defying?
After all, Medicinal Pills were the ultimate manifestation of maximizing the efficacy of medicinal Materials.
Arriving at the Pill Hall, the guards at the entrance immediately bowed in respect upon seeing the Sect Master and the Grand Elders.
Ning Fengzhi waved his hand dismissively and said, "Is Elder Yang present?"
The guard quickly nodded and replied, "Elder Yang is performing Alchemy in the Pill Room."
Receiving the answer, Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong, and Gu Xuan immediately headed toward the Pill Room without any delay.
On the way, Gu Xuan wondered internally if his nominal Teacher, upon seeing the gift he brought, would end up calling him Master instead.
After all, in the original work, when Yang Wudi and Tang San first met, they were hostile, looking like enemies. But when Tang San took out the Delicate Scent Qiluo Immortal Product, Yang Wudi immediately forgot his hatred and groveled.
It wasn't that Yang Wudi was fickle. After all, before Tang San presented the Immortal Herb, Yang Wudi had sparred with him. However, Tang San at that time already had the cheat-like spirit ring abilities of Xiao Wu—Nihility plus Paragon Golden Body—so Yang Wudi narrowly lost by one move.
Finally, when Tang San produced the Immortal Grade Herb, Yang Wudi used the opportunity to gracefully back down.
This proved the immense appeal of Immortal Grade Herbs to Yang Wudi, or rather, the appeal of the Delicate Scent Qiluo Immortal Product specifically.
Arriving at the Pill Room, Yang Wudi was currently concentrating entirely on placing medicinal Materials into the Pill Furnace. Every step was extremely cautious, allowing no room for error.
A full hour passed before Yang Wudi finally completed the refinement of this batch of Medicinal Pills and stored them in a porcelain bottle.
Yang Wudi then bowed respectfully to Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, who had been waiting for a long time: "Greetings, Sect Master, Elder Bone. I couldn't afford to be distracted while performing Alchemy. I hope the Sect Master and Elder Bone can understand."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi waved his hand dismissively and said, "Elder Yang, there's no need for that. Look who has returned?"
As Ning Fengzhi spoke, Gu Xuan, who had been standing behind Gu Rong, slowly stepped out and called out to Yang Wudi, "Teacher, your student has returned."
Seeing Gu Xuan, Yang Wudi couldn't help but smile. He was very satisfied with this Disciple—no, he was twelve parts satisfied.
Having followed him to learn medicine refinement since childhood, in just a few years, Gu Xuan had mastered all of his unique skills. Such talent was truly rare in the current age. It was just a pity that such a Genius was not a Disciple of his own clan.
Nevertheless, having a student like Gu Xuan was a great comfort to Yang Wudi's heart.
After all, since Gu Xuan was his student, the status of the Breaking Clan within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would no longer be so humble. This was also why Ning Fengzhi had agreed to let Gu Xuan apprentice under Yang Wudi in the first place.
After all, the Breaking Clan did possess unique strengths, and attracting them and winning their loyalty naturally required some investment.
Conveniently, Gu Xuan also wanted to learn medicine refinement, which gave Ning Fengzhi the perfect excuse.
Yang Wudi looked at Gu Xuan and then asked, puzzled, "Shouldn't you be studying at Heaven Dou Royal Academy? Why did you rush back?"
Gu Xuan chuckled, took a few steps forward, grabbed Yang Wudi's hand, and led him out of the Pill Room toward the adjacent Resting Room.
"This Disciple came back specifically to bring Teacher a gift. I guarantee you'll be satisfied," Gu Xuan said as they walked.
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong smiled faintly and followed behind the two.
On the way here, Gu Xuan had emphasized the importance of Alchemy, making the two of them regard Yang Wudi even more highly.
After all, the Breaking Clan was one of the few medicine-refining Families with a Legacy. Now that they had the treasure land of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the future production of Medicinal Pills, while perhaps not exaggerated, would at least need to supply the thousands of people in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, right?
Yang Wudi was a sturdy man nearly two meters tall. His exposed chest bore several terrifying and hideous scars, and there was even a horrifying scar across his right cheek, showing that he was not someone easily dealt with.
However, when facing Gu Xuan, Yang Wudi showed more indulgence, because Gu Xuan truly treated him well, and had previously overcome opposition to establish the Pill Hall.
Therefore, it wasn't just that Yang Wudi had the kindness of teaching the Dao and imparting knowledge to Gu Xuan; in a sense, Gu Xuan also had the kindness of recognizing his talent and worth toward him.
The current Yang Wudi no longer needed to rush about. Every day, besides Cultivating his spirit power, he refined medicine. Furthermore, he didn't need to personally search for medicinal Materials as before; the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, being vast and wealthy, provided them directly for him.
He only needed to submit the finished Medicinal Pills every month.
For him, this was much more enjoyable than doing business, because he was personally obsessed with Alchemy. Now, not only were there fewer troubles, but people prepared the Materials for him; he only needed to perform Alchemy himself. Why wouldn't he be happy?
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Entering the adjacent lounge, Yang Wudi and Gu Xuan sat together. Yang Wudi asked doubtfully, "Tell me about it. What kind of gift requires you, you stinky brat, to bring it back personally?"
Hearing this, Gu Xuan's smile widened. He intentionally kept them guessing, saying, "Why don't you try to guess, old man?"
Yang Wudi felt his vision darken upon hearing this. "How am I supposed to guess that? Who knows what the heck you brought back?"
"How about this, disciple will give you a hint." Gu Xuan smiled slightly and said, "This thing is arguably what you have desired most in your entire life."
Hearing these words, Yang Wudi gave Gu Xuan a strange look. His most desired thing?
What is it? Does he even have a most desired thing?
He was already very satisfied with his current life; it could be said that he had nothing left to desire. The only thing he might long for was revenge against the Clear Sky Sect.
After all, back then, the Clear Sky Sect disregarded their friendship and abandoned their four single-attribute clans, leaving them to be hunted by Spirit Hall. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School hadn't intervened, even if his Breaking Clan hadn't been wiped out, few people would have remained.
However, Gu Xuan certainly didn't have the ability to kill members of the Clear Sky Sect right now. Setting aside Gu Xuan's strength, the Clear Sky Sect had sealed off their mountain, making it difficult for anyone to find their whereabouts.
But looking at Gu Xuan's mysterious smile, Yang Wudi knew that the gift Gu Xuan brought this time was definitely extraordinary; otherwise, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong wouldn't have followed him here.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Yang Wudi. His most desired thing? He had refined medicine his entire life. If he had to name his most desired item, there truly was one—but that item was only recorded in ancient texts. It was something that belonged in the heavens, rarely found by mortals.
He had searched for most of his life without finding a single clue. There was no way Gu Xuan could have found it after only being gone for a little over a month, right?
However, just as he revealed that thoughtful expression, he saw the smile on Gu Xuan's face widen even further, seemingly confirming the thought in his heart.
The moment this thought surfaced, Yang Wudi immediately sat up straight, staring at Gu Xuan incredulously, and asked in disbelief, "Little Xuan... could it be... did you really find it?"
As soon as he spoke, Gu Xuan merely nodded calmly, his smile unwavering.
This scene left Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong dumbfounded. Found him (or her)? Could it be that the gift Gu Xuan gave Yang Wudi wasn't an Immortal Grade Herb, but rather a bastard son (or daughter) who had been separated from him?
But that didn't seem right either. Yang Wudi had been with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for so many years; they had never heard him mention having a bastard child wandering outside.
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong watched the conversation between the master and disciple, confused, as various melodramatic scenarios began popping up in their minds.
To confirm Yang Wudi's guess, Gu Xuan's right hand flashed with the precious light of a spirit tool, and a brocade box appeared in his grasp.
Gu Xuan slowly opened the brocade box, revealing the true appearance of the item inside. It was a large, pale pink flower with no leaves. Its stem was three feet long, and the flower itself was enormous, its diameter fully a foot wide. Every petal looked as clear and translucent as crystal.
The moment the flower appeared, a faint, delicate fragrance immediately permeated the entire lounge. The refreshing scent spread into every corner, making everyone feel invigorated.
Looking at the flower, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong finally realized that Gu Xuan hadn't brought back anything but an Immortal Grade Herb.
However, neither of them recognized the flower; they could only vaguely sense its extraordinary nature.
But unlike the composure of Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, Yang Wudi's gaze was fixed entirely on the large flower inside the brocade box in Gu Xuan's hand. He slowly stood up and said softly, "Little Xuan, are you truly willing to give this to me?"
Yang Wudi's voice sounded shaky, an uncontrollable tremor born of excitement and joy.
Gu Xuan stopped joking around and said earnestly, "Teacher, spiritual items choose their master. If it follows you, it should be able to maximize its potential."
Saying this, Gu Xuan proactively handed the brocade box to Yang Wudi.
Yang Wudi cautiously accepted the brocade box, his eyes gazing somewhat intoxicatedly at the large flower inside.
Yang Wudi brought his nose close to the large flower and took a deep sniff. Suddenly, he began waving his arms and dancing around as if he had gone mad.
"Haha, hahahahaha! I searched for it my entire life, and I never expected to obtain it this way! Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Grade Herb! With you, what poison will I ever be afraid to create in the future?"
"With you, tragedies will never happen again! Haha, this is wonderful!!"
Watching the usually steady and experienced Yang Wudi suddenly go so crazy, Gu Rong couldn't help but twitch his face and ask, "Tell me, what exactly does this thing do? It actually made a dignified Spirit Douluo like you go mad?"
Yang Wudi laughed loudly. All traces of his usual sternness were gone, replaced only by irrepressible joy and excitement.
"This Immortal Grade Herb is called the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Grade Herb. With it, I no longer need to fear poisoning myself from contamination when refining any kind of medicine."
"With it, many medicines I previously dared not attempt to refine can now be created. Furthermore, its fragrance can cause many medicines to mutate, allowing them to exert even greater effects."
As he spoke, the look Yang Wudi gave Gu Xuan changed slightly, as if he were looking at a savior who had granted him a second life.
"For our Breaking Clan, this thing is priceless treasure. I would gladly exchange my life for it."
Hearing this, Gu Rong might not have been too concerned, as although he already possessed the Strange Velvet Sky-Piercing Chrysanthemum, he hadn't consumed it yet and didn't know its true effects.
But Ning Fengzhi was different. Although he hadn't witnessed the effects of the Qiluo Tulip, the mere mention that it could evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was enough to make him go crazy too.
However, as the School Master, he naturally wouldn't show these emotions on his face.
Seeing Yang Wudi's appearance, Ning Fengzhi truly felt empathy.
However, Gu Xuan didn't give Yang Wudi much time to celebrate. He continued, "Teacher, besides this Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Grade Herb, disciple has one more favor to ask of you."
Hearing this, Yang Wudi immediately restrained his expression, reluctantly closed the brocade box, and carefully stored it inside his spirit tool.
"Speak. Don't just say one thing; even ten, a hundred, or a thousand things, your teacher will do them for you," Yang Wudi said solemnly.
Heaven knew how significant the gift Gu Xuan had given him truly was!
"It's not as difficult as you imagine." Gu Xuan gave a helpless smile and said, "This time, disciple went out and found a treasured land called the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Not only does it contain countless herbs and many Immortal Grade Herbs, but it is also a treasure trove for cultivating medicinal materials. I hope Teacher can manage that place and turn it into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's medicinal supply base."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Wudi froze, stunned. It took him a long time to recover, and he questioned reality, saying, "Ice... Fire... Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?"
This piece of information was far more surprising and shocking to him than having just received the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Grade Herb.
The Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Grade Herb was indeed tremendously significant to him, but the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was one of the Three Great Treasure Basins! If nothing else, this Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Grade Herb must have been nurtured within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, right?
At this moment, Yang Wudi felt things were unreal. Gu Xuan found everything he had searched for his entire life, just by leaving for a little over a month? And he had taken possession of it all?
What the hell kind of luck is this?!
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Afterward, Gu Xuan once again explained to Yang Wudi the general events that occurred after his enrollment in Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Even Yang Wudi had to sigh that Gu Xuan's luck was truly Heaven-Defying; not only did he find a partner while studying, but he also stumbled upon the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?
It was also at this time that Yang Wudi noticed the changes in Gu Xuan's appearance; his original black short ponytail had turned into red, shoulder-length hair, with two clusters of blue bangs, like dragon whiskers, falling over his forehead, and his eyes had become heterochromatic, one red and one blue.
Yang Wudi found it hard to imagine that Gu Xuan's appearance had undergone such a drastic change in just over a month.
In fact, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong had felt the same way when they first saw Gu Xuan, but after receiving an explanation, they were relieved, because this was Gu Xuan's Opportunity.
Moreover, Gu Xuan also explained the dragon Pattern on the back of his hands, letting them know that these were actually the Legacy marks of the two great dragon kings.
However, Gu Xuan temporarily did not reveal too much, as that would only cause more trouble.
Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong, and Dugu Bo only needed to know that he now possessed an additional foundation.
After roughly understanding Gu Xuan's Opportunities during this period, besides marveling at Gu Xuan's luck, Yang Wudi was left with nothing but uncontrollable excitement.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School does not lack pharmacists, but the only Alchemist Family with a true Legacy within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is the Breaking Clan. Now that Gu Xuan also said he would entrust the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to him to manage, how could he not be excited?
That was the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, one of the three great treasure basins, containing countless Medicinal Herbs, and it was also the most perfect base for cultivating Medicinal Herbs.
With the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Yang Wudi could guarantee that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would definitely experience an explosive increase in strength, and at the same time, the status of his Breaking Clan would also rise.
Because of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's past help and Gu Xuan being his Personal Disciple, Yang Wudi can now be said to be fully devoted to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Therefore, any one of these matters made Yang Wudi incredibly excited.
However, Gu Xuan does not intend to let Yang Wudi go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well yet, because he has already brought back many Immortal Grade Herbs and spiritual materials. He wants Yang Wudi to perform Alchemy within the Sect first to give the Sect a boost, and then go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
The reason for this is that Gu Xuan still needs to stay at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for a period of time. During this time, he does not want anyone else to disturb him, and he also needs to refine some Medicinal Pills himself.
So Gu Xuan directly stated his thoughts, and Yang Wudi, after listening, immediately patted his chest and guaranteed that there would be no problem.
He was even eager to have those Immortal Grade Herbs and countless spiritual materials for Alchemy. For an Alchemist, this was not a task but rather a reward.
After confirming the Medicinal Pills to be refined, Gu Xuan directly handed the storage spirit tool containing the sorted spiritual materials to Yang Wudi. Yang Wudi solemnly received it, as if completing a major ceremony.
Taking the storage spirit tool, Yang Wudi's eyes darted around, and he then said, "That... Little Xuan, how about we discuss something, Teacher and you?"
Gu Xuan smiled slightly, "Teacher, what are you saying? If you have any questions, just ask your Disciple directly."
Yang Wudi smiled contentedly and said, "If the Medicinal Pills you just listed are refined using Immortal Grade Herbs and these spiritual materials, they would be quite beneficial even for a Titled Douluo. Teacher has been a Spirit Douluo for many years, but my progress has been slow; I am only at level eighty-two now."
Speaking of this, Yang Wudi looked at Ning Fengzhi again, after all, he was the Sect Master, and such important matters still required his final decision.
Yang Wudi continued, "So, I hope the Sect can grant me a share of these refined Medicinal Pills."
Hearing this, Gu Xuan and Ning Fengzhi exchanged glances and both smiled. Gu Xuan then said, "Teacher, what kind of talk is that? You can keep a share of all these Medicinal Pills once they are refined, as a repayment for your guidance to me."
"After all, if it weren't for your generous teaching of these pharmaceutical knowledge and Alchemy techniques, your Disciple wouldn't have been so lucky to seize this Opportunity."
Hearing this, Yang Wudi almost took off on the spot. He could keep a share of each type of Medicinal Pill? If so, with these Medicinal Pills, he might even have the possibility of breaking through to Titled Douluo in the future.
Yang Wudi was no ordinary person; he was a Medicinal Pill Grandmaster. Even before the pills were formed, he could tell what the effects of the refined Medicinal Pills would be.
The reason Gu Xuan said this was naturally after discussing it with Ning Fengzhi. Yang Wudi himself had good talent, and his strength completely defied the normal combat power of a Spirit Master.
Don't look at him being only level eighty-two; in the original work, a level eighty-two him fought Snake Lance Douluo, who was level ninety-three, to a draw.
If Yang Wudi could truly Break through to Titled Douluo, he might become another Titled Douluo with supreme offensive power, following Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
And Gu Xuan himself sometimes wondered, if Teacher really broke through to Titled Douluo, with the title of Spear, and then introduced himself alongside Second Uncle Chen Xin, what a grand display that would be.
Moreover, in his previous life, there was a saying circulating online: "Seven Treasures turn out with Glazed Tile, refreshed and invigorated Yang Wudi!"
If it was Yang Wudi, who was only a Spirit Douluo, fighting a Titled Douluo, there might be a slight exaggeration, but if he were to Break through to Titled Douluo and then have Ning Fengzhi's assistance, this saying would truly come true.
After explaining all this, Yang Wudi excitedly went to perform Alchemy; he also wanted to immediately test the efficacy of the Youxiang Qiluo Immortal Grade Herb.
Meanwhile, Gu Xuan, Ning Fengzhi, and Gu Rong went to the main hall. Along the way, Gu Xuan asked Ning Fengzhi to compile a very detailed list.
The people listed were Spirit Douluo-level Elders and the most exceptionally talented rising stars within the Sect today, and all of these individuals were absolutely loyal to the Sect.
There were a total of fifty-six people on the list: sixteen Elders and forty rising stars.
Among these sixteen Elders, three were at the Peak of level eighty-nine, and the other thirteen Elders had a chance to Break through to Titled Douluo in the future, so they were also on the list.
The forty rising stars were carefully selected from nearly a thousand young Spirit Masters within the Sect. The youngest, at twelve years old, had already reached level twenty-seven.
The oldest, at thirty years old, had reached level sixty-one, and all of them had the potential to challenge Titled Douluo in the future.
Once Yang Wudi refines the Medicinal Pills, this group of people will be the first to receive them.
Even if they cannot all reach Titled Douluo in the future, one-third would be enough, and this group of people will definitely be the backbone of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in the future.
Even if they cannot Break through to Titled Douluo, with their inherent talent, they will be able to Cultivate to Spirit Douluo in the future.
Furthermore, with the assistance of those Medicinal Pills, even if they do not Break through to Titled Douluo, they will definitely be at the Peak of the Spirit Douluo level.
This way, the strength of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will definitely see a huge increase.
If those three Peak Spirit Douluo Elders could Break through to Titled Douluo, then the current strength of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would be able to rise another level.
These three Elders had previously taken Whale Glue, but they were unable to Break through as desired. Perhaps it was also possible that the quality of the Whale Glue was not sufficient, as the best had been given to the two Titled Douluo, Sword and Bone.
Although what they received was not bad, their talent could not compare to the two Titled Douluo, Sword and Bone, so it was understandable that they did not Break through.
But even if it means forcing it, Gu Xuan wants to push them through, otherwise wouldn't the previous investment have been wasted?
PS: Typos will be corrected after initial Chapter 75: Yearning Heartbroken Red (Seeking further reading, seeking Monthly Pass!)
After settling all the matters, Gu Xuan reunited with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan. This return trip, besides getting a Spirit Bone for Dugu Yan, was also to prepare medicinal ingredients for Yang Wudi's Alchemy.
Gu Xuan only needed to mention the distribution of other Medicinal Pills; Sect Master Ning Fengzhi naturally handled everything perfectly, so Gu Xuan didn't need to worry about this.
It is worth mentioning that after Dugu Yan absorbed the Sea Viper Right Arm Bone, her spirit power also increased by one level, reaching level thirty-nine.
Thus, she not only gained a powerful Spirit Bone Skill but also made progress in her spirit power, resulting in substantial gains for her.
Before leaving, Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi spoke with Dugu Bo. Gu Xuan didn't listen to the specifics, but it was clear that Dugu Bo now truly regarded himself as half a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
This was because he had agreed to let Yang Wudi manage the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and he only had one request: any good item must have a share reserved for him and Dugu Yan.
Regarding this point, no one even needed to remind him; Ning Fengzhi naturally patted his chest and guaranteed there would be no issue.
In this way, the two families were finally truly united in a friendly alliance.
When Dugu Bo departed, he was in high spirits. This time, he not only secured a thirty-five-thousand-year-level Spirit Bone for Dugu Yan, but his granddaughter's future was also secured.
Gu Xuan naturally left with them. He didn't wait for Ning Rongrong, nor did he go to see Second Elder Chen Xin, because time was pressing, and he had no extra time to wait.
Moreover, they had only been apart for just over a month, so there wasn't any profound longing.
Thus, in the evening, the three of them returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo refined the toxins within their bodies inside the Stone House, while Gu Xuan went to Cultivate inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
No matter when, strength is the foundation.
The next day, Gu Xuan began refining Medicinal Pills for Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan. They were still refining their internal toxins, but this did not affect Gu Xuan's Alchemy.
The main ingredient for the Medicinal Pills was already secured: Gu Xuan's blood. The current Gu Xuan was already a Body Immune to All Poisons, making his blood the best Holy Detoxification Medicine.
Paired with high-quality Spirit Medicine that Strengthens the Foundation and Cultivates Vitality, Gu Xuan performed Alchemy directly atop the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
For the following week, Gu Xuan performed Alchemy during the day. When his mental force was heavily depleted, he Cultivated to restore his spirit power, and he replaced sleep with Cultivation at night.
After one week, Dugu Yan had completely refined the toxins in her body into her right arm Spirit Bone. After all, her poison was negligible compared to Dugu Bo's, and had not yet reached the stage of penetrating the marrow.
Gu Xuan directly handed the refined Antidote to her, instructing her to consume, absorb, and refine it. Given Dugu Yan's current state, she only needed one month to fully recover.
In the future, once her strength is sufficient, she can refine the severe poison within her body into a Poison Pill, and her body will be completely safe, with no need to worry about corrosion from severe poison.
After refining the Medicinal Pills for Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo, Gu Xuan began Arduous Cultivation at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
He did not plan to consume the Forget-Me-Not Autumn Dew immediately to increase his mental force, because he needed some time to refine the medicinal effects of the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Fiery Apricot Cabbage within his body. He planned to take the Forget-Me-Not Autumn Dew after a while to avoid medicinal conflict.
Although the Forget-Me-Not Autumn Dew has mild properties and generally won't conflict with other Immortal Grade Herbs, he still dared not seek quick success, taking every step steadily and surely.
Time spent Cultivating always passes quickly; time always slips unintentionally through the cracks between the fingers.
In the blink of an eye, three months passed. During these three months, Gu Xuan's spirit power increased by one level, and Dugu Yan's spirit power also achieved a Breakthrough from level thirty-nine to level forty. Her poison was completely resolved, and her body was no longer troubled by toxins.
Gu Xuan planned to give Dugu Yan another Immortal Grade Herb before she absorbed her fourth spirit ring, to enhance her physical fitness and talent, allowing her fourth spirit ring's lifespan to reach its maximum possible increase.
However, because Dugu Yan had not rigorously trained her physical fitness much before this, the lifespan of her fourth spirit ring would be difficult to exceed ten thousand years.
But during these nearly four months, Dugu Yan consumed three pieces of Whale Gel in total and absorbed a thirty-five-thousand-year right arm Spirit Bone. If she were to add an Immortal Grade Herb, the lifespan of her fourth spirit ring could reach at least eight thousand years, and it would be from a powerful Spirit Beast with a peak Bloodline.
Having such a spirit ring would be enough to compensate for the poison attributes of Dugu Yan's first and second spirit rings, allowing her to become a true powerhouse capable of being invincible among peers or even Fighting Opponents of Higher Ranks.
The Immortal Grade Herb Gu Xuan chose for Dugu Yan was the Yearning Heartbroken Red. This Immortal Grade Herb could truly be said to possess the characteristic of Changing Destiny Against the Natural Order.
The Yearning Heartbroken Red has another name, called the Immortal Grade Emperor, making it the supreme existence among Immortal Grade Herbs.
At this moment, Gu Xuan stood before Dugu Yan, holding an extremely strange Immortal Grade Herb in his hand. It was a seemingly ordinary white flower, palm-sized and shaped like a peony. It had no leaves, and its stem connected to a large rock below. The rock was entirely black, and judging by how Gu Xuan held it, its weight was astonishing.
On the white flower, there were several striking crimson streaks. The blood-red marks gave off a thrilling, heart-stopping feeling.
This is the Yearning Heartbroken Red, the Emperor among Immortal Grades.
Gu Xuan introduced it to Dugu Yan: "Yanzi, this Immortal Grade Herb is called the Yearning Heartbroken Red, and it is a Divine Grade supreme treasure among Immortal Grade Herbs."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's eyes flickered slightly, and she stared brightly at Gu Xuan, knowing this was the Immortal Grade Herb he had chosen for her.
Gu Xuan continued, "It also has a legendary story."
"Legend has it that long ago, there was an Unparalleled Youth whose nature was gentle and serene. He loved tending to flowers and planting trees, filling his garden with green lotuses, lotus roots, and a riot of colors."
"He usually loved reciting poems to the flowers and raising his cup to invite the moon. Whenever flowers fell and scattered crimson across the ground, he would become infinitely sorrowful. He would meticulously sweep up the petals, dig a hole to bury them, and only after shedding tears repeatedly could he find peace."
"As the saying goes: Love moves heaven and earth, but fate can be lost. His deep, bone-marrow love for flowers touched the Flower Fairy in the heavens. The Flower Fairy secretly descended to the mortal world and married him. From then on, the two enjoyed marital bliss and peaceful years together."
"But who knew that good times wouldn't last? The Heavenly God learned of the affair and was greatly enraged. Citing that immortals and mortals could not be matched, he decreed that the Flower Fairy be recalled to the God Realm. Since losing his beloved, the youth sighed all day long, became depressed, and abandoned his flower gardening. Consequently, walls collapsed, fences broke, flowers and trees withered, and the garden became desolate."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan's eyes were slightly red, with crystal tears welling up.
"One day, a White-Haired Old Man arrived and told him that the white peony he cherished in the garden was the Incarnation of his beloved wife. If he only destroyed the flower, the Flower Fairy would lose her immortal body and be banished to the mortal world to reunite with him as husband and wife, but he absolutely must not abandon the flowers."
"After speaking, the old man transformed into a gust of clear wind and departed."
"The youth suddenly realized his mistake, deeply regretted neglecting the flowers, and began carefully tending to the plants again. Although he dearly loved his wife, he could not bear to destroy the peony, and instead cherished it even more. He wept day and night facing the flower, his tears dried and his heart broke. He died of lovesickness and heartbreak. At the moment of his death, his blood dripped onto the petals of the Yearning Heartbroken Red."
Speaking up to this point, Gu Xuan raised his finger and pointed to the crimson spot on the white petals of the Yearning Heartbroken Red, saying:
"Look, this crimson bloodstain is the youth's heart blood."
Silently listening to Gu Xuan's words, Dugu Yan was already weeping, her gaze fixed upon the Yearning Heartbroken Red with a trace of infatuation, her heart swaying uncontrollably.
Dugu Yan choked out, "Is this the origin of the name Yearning Heartbroken Red?"
PS: Typographical errors will be corrected later.