Leaving Jubao Pavilion, on the way back to the academy.
Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya discussed what they had seen and heard at the treasure appraisal event, Yu Beibei occasionally interjected a word or two, but Zhu Ziyang remained silent, wondering what he was thinking.
So, what was he thinking about?
Obviously, he was thinking about making money.
The medicinal pill exhibits at the treasure appraisal event gave Zhu Ziyang an idea: he could completely refine medicinal pills himself! This way, he could both acquire cultivation resources and earn money by selling them, killing two birds with one stone!
Currently, the path of medicinal pills is not prosperous on Douluo Continent, but this does not mean that the path of medicinal pills was not glorious in the past. On the contrary, in the ancient times of Douluo Continent, almost every ancient Sect on the continent possessed their own signature medicinal pills, and their power was inextricably linked to the medicinal pills they controlled.
However, as time passed, most pill formulas either disappeared due to the destruction of Sects or became invalid due to a lack of materials. The combination of various reasons led to the loss of nearly ninety percent of the pill formulas on the continent, and medicinal pills of various different effects gradually became extinct on the continent. Knowledge from books on the path of medicinal pills was also almost completely lost, and even the once-complete medicinal pill system had become dilapidated.
However, for Zhu Ziyang, this was actually a good thing. The Super Library contained all the pill formulas that had ever appeared on the continent. These pill formulas were simply a priceless treasure trove to him. He could completely find several lost medicinal pills from these formulas, refine them, and then sell them!
On the current continent, only a very few forces still possess pill formulas and alchemists. The entire medicinal pill market is still an untapped blue ocean, and he could make a fortune by simply throwing out a few medicinal pills!
The more Zhu Ziyang thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and he couldn't help but get excited.
Currently, medicinal pills on Douluo Continent are divided into five qualities: low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, top-grade, and peerless treasure pills. Aside from peerless treasure pills, which cannot be measured by money, for the other four qualities, the lowest price for a low-grade medicinal pill, the least valuable, exceeds ten thousand gold coin, while the most valuable top-grade medicinal pill has reached the exorbitant price of one hundred million gold coin per pill!
Now, he only needed to find suitable pill formulas, learn medicinal pill refining, and find sales channels. Then, earning a million a day would no longer be a dream.
No sooner said than done, Zhu Ziyang had already started searching for books on medicinal pills in the library.
After returning to the dormitory, and everyone had separated, Zhu Ziyang immediately pulled out a book: "Basic Alchemy"! This was a book that described basic alchemy methods, which was popular on the continent in ancient times, but now, only a very few ancient Sects still possess this book.
Zhu Ziyang began to read. As a newcomer with no foundation, this book was enough for Zhu Ziyang to digest for quite some time.
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The next day.
In front of the dormitory building, Zhu Ziyang leaned against the wall, waiting for Jiang Nannan, while also carefully studying "Basic Alchemy". Yu Beibei, meanwhile, casually observed the old man in front of the door.
"Brother, we're here." Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya came downstairs.
"Okay, let's go, time for a run." Seeing them, Zhu Ziyang put away his book and said.
"Alright!" Jiang Nannan replied.
"Bei Bei, shall we go for a run together too?" Tang Ya said to Yu Beibei, "Zhu Ziyang and Nannan are already Spirit Grandmaster, yet they are still so diligent. I, a mere Spirit Master, cannot continue to be lazy!"
Tang Ya's gaze was firm.
"Sounds good, I support you!" Yu Beibei naturally agreed wholeheartedly and said.
And so, the four of them walked towards Sea God Lake.
After the four left, the old man, who had been lying on the wooden chair, suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes were cloudy yet profound, and he murmured, "Basic Alchemy, an interesting little fellow... How many years has it been? It's been a long time since I've seen such an interesting little fellow..."
The old man closed his eyes again, without a single movement.
Just as Zhu Ziyang had guessed, this old man was not ordinary. His name was Mu En!
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This morning.
Zhu Ziyang awoke from his cultivation state. Opening his eyes, a brilliant silver light flashed in his right eye, and his face was filled with deep surprise and joy.
One month's time, the mutation of his right eye had finally ended, or rather, it had finally completed!
As Zhu Ziyang had guessed, the mutation of his right eye was closely related to the Silver Dragon Wolf. At this moment, although Zhu Ziyang's eyes had returned to normal, if one observed carefully, one would notice that his right eye was completely different from his left. His left eye was as before, but the pupil of his right eye was tinged with faint silver patterns, like dragon wings drawn with simple strokes.
If it were just a superficial change, Zhu Ziyang would not have been so excited. His excitement was entirely due to the fact that his right eye had, at this very moment, gained an extremely powerful ability: Time Stop!
That's right, Time Stop.
Zhu Ziyang could expend a certain amount of mental force to designate any target within a specified area, causing its time to enter a static state.
This ability was very similar to the Frozen Time Spirit Ability of the silver dragon wolf right arm bone, but Frozen Time was a fixed-time, area-of-effect Spirit Ability, whereas the Time Stop of his right eye could grow. As Zhu Ziyang's strength increased and his eye's abilities were developed, the duration of this Time Stop would only become longer and longer!
Currently, Zhu Ziyang could cause a target below the Spirit King level to enter a 1-second static state.
Zhu Ziyang was very excited. Counting the Time Stop of his right eye, he now already possessed three powerful control skills, including his Spirit Bone Ability and spirit ring ability, further strengthening his self-preservation ability!
Silver Right Eye, this was the name Zhu Ziyang gave to his mutated eye. Regarding the Silver Right Eye, he could clearly feel that its secrets were far more complex than just Time Stop; its mysteries still required him to delve deeper to understand.
There was also a small matter: because the Silver Right Eye was connected to his mental force, he could now easily see the situation within his mental force even without entering it, which was very convenient.
Zhu Ziyang left the dormitory in a cheerful mood.
He and Yu Beibei, as usual, waited for Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya in front of the dormitory building. After a month of getting along, they could already be considered good friends.
"Bei Bei, I've broken through!" Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya appeared at the stairwell. When Tang Ya saw Yu Beibei, she excitedly rushed towards him, leaping onto him, and then excitedly shouted. Her loud voice caused passing students to frequently turn their heads, and even Mu En couldn't help but lift his eyelids.
"Really? You've broken through? Xiaoya, that's truly wonderful!" Yu Beibei was also very happy to hear the news of Tang Ya's breakthrough. He hugged Tang Ya and spun her around a few times before finally putting her down and saying, "Then let's go help you hunt for a spirit ring today. I know a place that has Ghost Vine perfect for you."
"Mm-hmm!" Tang Ya's face was filled with anticipation. Ghost Vine! That was the second spirit ring of Ancestor Tang San!
"Congratulations, Xiaoya." Zhu Ziyang sincerely congratulated them after they had calmed down.
"Hehehe, Class Leader, this way, I don't have to worry about winning or losing in this month's practical class, do I?" Tang Ya's voice was full of joy as she said.
"That's right." Zhu Ziyang nodded and said.
"Alright, Xiaoya, let's talk as we walk!" Tang Ya still wanted to say something, but Jiang Nannan pulled her, saying.
The group walked towards Sea God Lake.