Chapter 295 - 209: Successive Gains of Demon Blood and the Demon Metamorphosis Technique
Chapter 295: Chapter 209: Successive Gains of Demon Blood and the Demon Metamorphosis Technique
He had acquired the Tier Two Spirit Wood, the East Wheel Willow Wood, from a Steward at the Bixiao Sect through Talisman Master Chu’s connections.
The price was steep and included a premium, but it was still slightly lower than what one might find at an Auction, making it acceptable.
Lin Changheng met with him and bought it on the spot.
With this Spirit Wood, his Body Refining progress could finally enter the fast lane.
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During this period, Lin Changheng began visiting the Spirit Medicine Garden more frequently.
Six months ago, he had harvested a Nine-leaf Purple Ginseng that had just matured for the third time, sporting nine leaves.
He then revived and replanted the old root.
Another highly valued plant, the Vermilion Fruit Grass, had grown to a length of three feet. A fruit the size of an infant’s fist hung from it, though it was still green and had yet to ripen to red.
This was because the Treasure Plant sprouts leaves when its main stem reaches one foot, blossoms at two feet, and bears fruit at three.
Furthermore, the fruit would grow and take shape with extreme speed in less than a month, at which point it could be used in alchemy.
Lin Changheng estimated it would be ready in a few days and had been eagerly awaiting the harvest.
A supplementary ingredient for the Youthful Appearance Pill, the Fire Poria, was nearly twenty years old and essentially ready for use, so he picked it as well.
Another newly planted primary ingredient, the Purple Jujube Grass, had reached an age of about ten years thanks to his efforts to accelerate its growth.
Additionally, the medicinal rhizome of the Earth Vein Yellow Ginseng had reached fifty years of age!
The Medicinal Power of this Spirit Plant would only grow more potent over time. Once it reached a hundred years of age, it would cross a clear threshold and undergo a qualitative transformation. At that point, its value would be so high that even ordinary Tier Three Medicinal Materials couldn’t compare.
The eleven Tier Two Spirit Plants from the second and third batches he’d acquired were now approaching thirty years of age.
The ten from the fourth and fifth batches were around twenty years old.
Looking at the lush Spirit Medicine and Treasure Plants before him, Lin Changheng’s heart swelled with gratification.
’This is all my wealth!’
「Half a month later.」
The Vermilion Fruit Grass drooped as if its "backbone" had bent. The fruit upon it had lost all its greenness, taking on a full, gentle, crimson-glow hue. Its skin was as smooth as the finest glazed porcelain.
Meanwhile, its stem and leaves had started to wither, as all their hidden essence had been unreservedly channeled into this one fruit. It hung there, heavy, like a ruby condensing the essence of heaven and earth, waiting to be plucked.
’It’s finally ripe!’
Lin Changheng plucked it. The Vermilion Fruit Grass immediately began to wither and turn black, as if its very "soul" had been torn away. It was clearly dead.
But Lin Changheng once again used the True Intent of his Rongsheng Divine Abilities to revive it.
It would live to see another life.
Now, he had everything he needed for the Youthful Appearance Pill, save for one primary ingredient: the Cyan Flower Moon Lotus.
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Soon after, Lin Changheng spread the word that he would be firing up his cauldron to refine Foundation Establishment Pills. He announced that he was only missing a single ingredient: Seven-Star Spirit Moon Grass.
This was to fulfill his promise to include Lü Tong’s Celestial Crystal Spirit Lotus in the refinement.
Lü Tong was overjoyed when he heard the news. Thanks to his enthusiastic promotion, word spread quickly throughout the Immortal City. All that remained was for a Cultivator to arrive with the required ingredient, and then the refining could begin.
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Within the next two months, Lin Changheng also finally had a breakthrough in adjusting the Pill Formula for the Spirit Communication Pill.
This string of good news put Lin Changheng in an excellent mood. His two Spirit Beasts seemed to sense it, as they both came to show off and beg for Pills.
Lin Changheng, of course, didn’t refuse. With a grand wave of his hand, he bestowed some Elixirs upon them.
Using a Communication Jade Talisman, Lin Changheng contacted Bai Hengwan to inform her of his progress.
The next day, they met at the Shuiyue Pavilion on the lake, where Lin Changheng presented his proposed solution.
Although his solution hadn’t been verified, she still gave him sixty vials of the Cyan Rain Mist Toad’s Essence Blood.
Confident in his own skill in the Alchemy Dao and the thoroughness of his deductions, Lin Changheng accepted them without hesitation.
The meeting was quite brief. Lin Changheng noticed that she seemed rushed and pressed for time, and he wondered if it was related to the two major incidents that had just occurred in the Song Territory.
He didn’t delay her any further. Once their business was concluded, he promptly took his leave.
A few days later, a message arrived from Bai Hengwan.
She reported that after Elder Kong had personally reviewed the logic, he had concluded that the Pill Formula had no major problems or flaws and should allow for a successful refinement.
Elder Kong had even corrected the few minor issues he found on the spot.
The new Pill Formula for the Spirit Communication Pill was now officially complete, and they could begin refining soon.
Even through the Communication Jade Talisman, Lin Changheng could sense her delight. It seemed she truly stood to gain a great deal from this.
In his reply, he offered his congratulations and reiterated his desire to purchase some of the Elixirs from the first batch of Spirit Communication Pills.
This was very important, as it was crucial for his Black Armored Earth Turtle’s breakthrough to Tier Two.
That was why Lin Changheng had brought it up repeatedly.
He soon received a reply, a concise message of just four words: "No major issue. Await word."
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「On this day.」
A guest suddenly arrived at Cave Mansion No. 98.
Yan Mingyi recognized the man. He had slanted phoenix eyes and was a friend of Brother Lin, so she led him inside at once, serving him Spirit Tea.
"Brother Lin is in the middle of his Cultivation. I’m afraid I must trouble you to wait a little while, sir."
"It’s no trouble. I will wait."
The visitor was none other than Xu Xujun, and he did not look down on Yan Mingyi for being a maid or concubine, treating her with due respect.
An hour later, Lin Changheng emerged from his seclusion and was immediately informed of the situation by Yan Mingyi.
’Someone from the Xu Family is here?’
Lin Changheng was startled for a moment, but then he seemed to recall something and quickened his pace.
He saw Xu Xujun at a glance, sitting as still as a clay statue and feigning sleep. Lin Changheng approached with a hearty laugh. "Mr. Xu! What brings you here?"
"Alchemist Lin, I have indeed come on important business."