Chapter 354 Purple Flame Heart-Protecting Pill
After lunch, Ji An teleported to Ningcui Cliff to report his safety to his master.
Ge Ying shook her head and said:
"After you return from the sect next time, send a message via the golden sword as soon as possible, so that I can be at ease sooner."
Ji An grinned and said:
"It was my fault, I will make sure next time."
"But Master, there's no need to worry about me. I possess a top-grade spiritual weapon! There aren't many cultivators in the entire sect who have such a weapon!"
As he spoke, he summoned the Flame Banner that had risen off the ground, as if to show off.
The magical artifact emitted a cloud of fiery light that surrounded him, while the artifact itself, like a phoenix, appeared and disappeared in the cloud, emitting a loud and arrogant cry.
Upon hearing the sound, Ge Ying immediately felt a surge of irritation, which took her a while to suppress.
"You brat, you actually attacked me with a magical artifact! The sound waves it emits can ignite people's emotions and drive them into a frenzy!"
"ah?"
Ji An scratched his head, "I didn't know it had this special feature!"
During the refining process, the Flame Banner also emitted such a hissing sound.
Perhaps because of the blood sacrifice, he did not feel that the phoenix's cry had such an effect at the time, and Senior Brother Zhu Xiangrong did not mention it either.
Therefore, the ability of magical artifacts to stir up emotions must have been developed recently.
The disciple's expression seemed genuine, and Ge Ying smiled:
"In that case, it's the magical nature of the artifact itself."
"Very good. With such a top-grade spiritual weapon by your side, even if your attack power is insufficient, you can still hold your own against cultivators of the same level."
Ji An grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth:
"Master, I am very strong."
His master was unaware that he possessed the stone turtle, let alone how much the stone turtle had enhanced his abilities.
Ge Ying chuckled:
"Even with the greatest comprehension, it takes time to practice spells and comprehend their meaning."
"It's already quite remarkable that you've mastered the four cultivation techniques of the Chaoyuan stage to such a high level; how could you possibly have time to practice combat skills?"
She did not deny that her disciple was extremely skilled in spiritual agriculture, ridiculously so.
But a person's energy is limited, and time is fair to every cultivator.
No matter how powerful your cultivation is, there are only twelve hours in a day, not even a breath more.
After chatting for a while, Ji An said:
"Master, Crimson Flame Peak has now cultivated a mid-grade second-tier Longevity Peach. After it bears fruit, it can be used to refine another batch of Longevity Pills."
Taking another pill at that time could extend my life by at least a few years.
Upgrading the Longevity Peach to a mid-grade second tier significantly enhances its effects.
"No need, I'm no longer willing to prolong my life."
Ge Ying shook her head firmly. If she were only one step away from breaking through, she would definitely be willing to do anything to increase her lifespan.
Given her current condition, taking the longevity pill would be a complete waste.
"I have seen you, Liu Yu, and Luo Ying break through to the Chaoyuan stage, and I have also seen you take over Ningcui Cliff and witnessed you take charge of the Si Nong Hall."
"I have no regrets in this life. Let the longevity pills be left to cultivators who need them more. This old man, with his life force depleted, will not steal resources from the younger generation."
Her eyes held only peace. When she attended Ye Changqing's funeral, she witnessed the profound magic her disciple had performed, and suddenly she truly felt at peace with life and death.
Ji An tried to persuade her a few more times, but she remained unmoved and firmly refused.
After bidding farewell to his master, Ji An returned to the Ministry of Agriculture.
Upon seeing him, Lin Mao hurriedly stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and said:
"Lord, you're back. Please have a seat."
Ji An returned the greeting, and after taking his seat, asked:
"Palace Master Lin, has anything happened recently?"
"Everything is fine, all matters are progressing steadily, and the medicinal herbs in the herb garden are growing very well."
After inquiring about the situation at the Ministry of Agriculture, he got up and left, riding the Fire Cloud towards Chaoyang Peak.
Upon arriving at the main hall of the treasure pavilion, they found Jia Yu and Han Yan chatting excitedly.
Jia Yu caught a glimpse of him entering and hurriedly waved:
"Junior brother, come quick! Junior sister Han has brought good news!"
Ji An raised an eyebrow slightly and smiled:
"Could it be that Senior Sister has developed a pill that can replace the Vermilion Bird Flame Grass Pill?"
"Hehe, Junior Brother, your prediction is brilliant! You guessed it right away!"
"real?"
Ji An was completely taken aback. He had only said it casually, but he didn't expect the other party to take it seriously.
He thought the other party had already given up on researching the new elixir formula, but unexpectedly things took a turn for the better.
"How could it be fake!"
Han Yan proudly raised her chin, her brows exuding a commanding presence.
Jia Yu pushed the jade bottle on the table away, his words filled with fervor and excitement:
"Junior sister used top-grade Crimson Cloud Pine Nuts to refine this elixir."
Based on my analysis, this elixir has about 20% of the effects of the Vermilion Bird Flame Grass Elixir. Although the cost is similar, this elixir requires far fewer other spiritual herbs.
In other words, as long as my junior brother can provide a stable supply of high-quality pine nuts, the shortage of Vermilion Bird Flame Grass Pills among our fellow disciples can be greatly reduced.
In theory, every cultivator in the Chaoyuan stage has a need for the Vermilion Bird Flame Grass Pill.
Ji An's eyes were serious as he said:
"What did the ancestor say?"
It's no exaggeration to say that once this elixir is developed, it will have an impact on the entire cultivation world!
At least several years from now, the sect will become the number one power in the Western Continent.
Han Yan frowned slightly and sighed softly:
"The patriarch has decreed that this kind of elixir is strictly forbidden from being passed on to outsiders and can only circulate within the sect."
Actually, I think it would be most beneficial for the sect to use this new elixir to gain more profits.
If it can only circulate within the sect, the profits she gains will be greatly reduced.
Jia Yu shook his head and said:
"Don't even think about it. If the pills flow outside the sect, it will inevitably cause unnecessary trouble."
Its existence cannot be revealed until the sect gains greater strength.
Such a formula would also be of interest to sects in the Central Continent.
Ji An pondered for a moment, then spoke:
"I think it doesn't matter if it's exposed; on the contrary, we can make a fortune using the formula."
Jia Yu raised an eyebrow:
"Junior brother, what makes you say that?"
"Although the pill formula is precious, keeping it in the sect will not create greater value."
Merely satisfying the needs of its fellow disciples would be a complete waste of its potential.
One day, we will still choose to sell this elixir.
Although the loss of the pill formula will attract competition from other forces that possess it, we have already received enough in return.
More importantly, this elixir relies on top-grade pine nuts; even if many forces obtain the formula, they probably wouldn't have enough top-grade pine nuts to use!
Ji An calmly analyzed that if the ingredients of this elixir were very common, then of course it couldn't be leaked.
The problem is that the Crimson Cloud Pine is not a very valuable tree species, and other forces will certainly not have many high-grade spirit pines.
To refine elixirs, you must first plant many trees.
Those forces with the ability to quickly cultivate top-grade Crimson Cloud Pine trees are not interested, while those without the ability are willing but unable to do so.
Han Yan's eyes lit up, and she said:
“Junior brother’s words make a lot of sense! You should go and persuade the ancestor.”
Why would she refuse if she could gain more benefits?
Ji An shook his head and smiled:
"I won't do that within the next ten years; there aren't many top-grade spiritual pines in the sect."
If the formula for the pill is revealed, we won't be able to sell it, and we'll lose out on profits.
Before the sect has a severe surplus of the new pills, selling these pills and their formulas will not maximize profits.
Jia Yu nodded, "Junior brother sees things very clearly, that's indeed the case."
By the way, the Ancestor has decided to plant more spirit pines on Crimson Flame Peak.
The value of the Crimson Cloud Pine has been fully explored; it can be used to refine late-stage Foundation Establishment pills and can also be used by cultivators who have opened up the Fire Element Divine Palace.
Expanding the planting area is a very natural thing.
Ji An frowned and asked:
"Does the Ancestor want to prioritize cutting down those spiritual plants?"
He would suffer real losses if the spirit trees were cut down, and he didn't know if the sect would be willing to compensate him.
"Junior brother, you are overthinking it. The Ancestor has already instructed the Diligent Work Hall to carefully analyze the idea of cutting down some of the spiritual plants on Crimson Flame Peak. Senior brother Zhang's conclusion is that it is best to keep them as they are."
Once the spiritual veins of Crimson Flame Peak are upgraded, there will naturally be more spiritual fields available, and it won't be too late to plant Crimson Cloud Pines then.
The spiritual vein of Crimson Flame Peak is only a branch of the main spiritual vein, and the time and spiritual resources required for its enhancement are much less than those required for the sect to enhance the main spiritual vein.
It is expected that the rank upgrade can be completed within ten years, and the sect can afford to wait.
Ji An felt relieved and said:
"That's good. By the way, I haven't asked you yet, Senior Sister, what's the name of this kind of pill?"
By doing so, his interests will not be harmed in the slightest.
Han Yan said in a deep voice:
"The Purple Flame Heart-Protecting Pill was named by the Ancestor himself."
"Junior brother, to refine this kind of pill, cultivating more second-tier high-grade Crimson Cloud Pine trees is the foundation of everything."
She didn't like the name, but she didn't dare to argue.
Jia Yu chimed in:
"The ancestor has ordered an increase in the exchange price of top-grade pine nuts, so junior brother can earn more merit points in the future."
“I’ll do my best,” Ji An replied with a smile.
The three chatted for a long time before Han Yan said goodbye and left.
"Junior brother, please wait a moment while I go and fetch the pills."
Jia Yu entered the secret vault, took out a jade bottle, and exclaimed:
"A few days ago, the ancestor specifically instructed me to go to Falling Maple Valley to exchange for a large number of Earth Origin Soul-Soothing Pills."
It's fair to say that the ancestor made this decision entirely for your sake!
Inside are nine pills. If the trade with Fallen Maple Valley remains stable, you can receive twelve Earthly Soul-Soothing Pills every three years.
With these high-level resources, the opponent's cultivation speed will inevitably reach a new level.
He originally intended to negotiate with Fallen Maple Valley, hoping to trade for more pills.
However, Maple Valley did not agree, and the reason is unknown.
"I have no way to repay the kindness of my ancestor."
Ji An was excited. It was quite difficult to cultivate the Qi of the Earth, but with so many pills, the growth rate of his Earth Element Divine Mansion would definitely accelerate considerably.
"Earth Elemental Elixir is relatively rare, and the exchange price for one elixir is 1500 minor merits."
"The price increase is so huge!"
Ji An grinned, explaining that the price of both the Vermilion Bird Flame Grass Pill and the Jade Flower Pill was only one thousand small merits per pill.
"I can tolerate a higher exchange rate, but the quantity is just too small!"
When he was still at the second stage of the Chaoyuan realm, he could obtain eighteen Vermilion Bird Flame Grass Pills every three years.
(End of this chapter)
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