Poison techniques are quite powerful; if used well, they can unleash considerable force and enhance the combat strength of the Illusionary Concealment Sect.
Hearing Ruan Xiyan's praise, Luo Wanyin pursed her lips happily, "It's good that I can help Xiyan."
"Wanwan, who is in charge of recruiting disciples?" Ruan Xiyan asked.
“It’s Elder Lu,” Luo Wanyin said. “He’s a few years older than us, has more experience, and can better oversee the selection of disciples.”
Ruan Xiyan nodded knowingly.
On the way to the main hall, Luo Wanyin and Yu Qiqi each gave Ruan Xiyan a brief explanation of the sect's current situation.
Inside the main hall.
Upon receiving news of Ruan Xiyan's return, Lu Ji immediately rushed over.
Looking at Ruan Xiyan sitting there, Lu Ji's eyes lit up with joy. "Sect Master, you're finally back."
It wasn't that he wanted to be rebellious and criticize the sect leader, but the sect leader had been a hands-off manager for far too long.
Since entrusting the sect to him last time, he has disappeared without a trace, which shows how much he trusts him.
Fortunately, the sect leader later sent Elder Tinghe and the others to help him, which lightened some of his burden.
Otherwise, he was truly afraid that he alone could not support the Illusionary Hidden Sect and would betray the sect leader's trust.
However, the sect leader's friends are truly a group of talented individuals. Although they are all young, they are all geniuses with their own unique skills.
Although when I first arrived at the Illusionary Concealment Sect, I felt lost and didn't know what to do.
He gave them a few pointers, and they understood immediately. They became very serious and hardworking, treating the place as their own home.
Ruan Xiyan looked at Lu Ji and said with a smile, "Lu Ji, it's been a long time. Don't worry, I will stay in the sect for a while this time, and take the opportunity to think about what kind of path the sect should take in the future."
"Thank you for your hard work these past few days." Ruan Xiyan looked at his clean face. "It seems the scars on your face have healed."
"Thanks to the sect leader for giving me such effective pills." Lu Ji touched his face, looking quite pleased.
"Are you in charge of recruiting all the disciples in the sect now?" Ruan Xiyan asked.
Upon hearing Ruan Xiyan bring up serious matters, Lu Ji immediately became serious. "Yes, I am mainly examining the character of the disciples according to the standards the sect leader gave me for recruiting them."
"As long as you are willing to work hard and have a good character, it doesn't matter if you don't have the talent or strength to cultivate."
"But those disciples are indeed not as talented as the disciples from aristocratic families or powerful forces; there is an insurmountable gap between them."
"If we cannot recruit more outstanding disciples, the chances of the Illusionary Concealment Sect climbing up the ranks are slim, given its current state."
"Even if Huanyin Sect tries its best, it will not stop here. After many years, it can only reach the level of a mid-level power at most."
"Talent is something that is determined at birth. Just like some people are born into a family of geniuses who are surrounded by stars and have outstanding talents, so they are high above others."
"From the moment they are born, they are superior to others, and they can reach heights that ordinary people cannot reach without even trying."
"Some people are born to struggle on the ground, with mediocre talent, and they have to fight with all their might to survive. Talent, like fate, is determined from the moment of birth and is very difficult to change."
Lu Ji lowered his eyes, seemingly deeply understanding everything he was saying.
“Who says fate can’t be changed? Fate is always in our own hands. Just because they’re not talented now doesn’t mean they won’t be in the future.” Ruan Xiyan’s eyes gleamed.
"They're only being trampled underfoot by the privileged for a time, not forever. I'll give them a chance to narrow the gap between them and those who are born at the top of the pyramid. It all depends on whether they're willing to seize it."
"Sect Master, do you mean you have a way to change their talents and improve their strength?" Lu Ji asked in surprise.
"I can only say that I'm providing them with this opportunity and assistance. Whether they succeed or not depends on their own efforts," Ruan Xiyan said slowly. "Lu Ji, have you ever heard of the Divine Marrow Pill?"
"Divine Marrow Pill?" Lu Ji murmured, "Could it be the Divine Marrow Pill that has long been lost?"
Although he was not an alchemist, he had heard of the Divine Marrow Pill.
It cleanses the body's marrow and removes impurities, alters physical constitution, and enhances innate talents.
The Divine Essence Pill, which can change one's talent, is said to be only a sixth-grade pill, but it contains the word "divine" in its name.
It is evident that the Divine Marrow Pill's ability to cleanse the marrow and alter one's innate talent is comparable to that of an Emperor-grade elixir.
Ruan Xiyan nodded.
"Sect Master, wasn't the Divine Marrow Pill lost long ago?" Lu Ji asked in confusion.
It seems that because the Divine Marrow Pill's power was too extraordinary and its alchemy techniques were extremely demanding, it was gradually lost to time.
"It has been lost to history, but I have the recipe for the Divine Marrow Pill, and I can refine it myself," Ruan Xiyan replied.
On her way back to the Illusionary Hidden Sect, she used her spiritual sense to venture into the Mirror Realm within the Wind Spirit Space.
Throughout the journey, whether it's refining medicine and crafting weapons or fighting enemies, having strong mental power is indispensable.
Mental attacks will enhance her combat abilities and help her turn the tide of battle in times of crisis.
Having passed through the first five rooms representing the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth), the sixth room is a test of wind, honing her mental reflexes and speed.
She dodged the attacks of the wind blades and successfully passed the sixth room. Unexpectedly, when she returned to the room, she received a reward for completing the level: the recipe for the Divine Essence Pill.
She asked Fengling, and Fengling said it might have been left behind by her previous owner, who was the previous person who had a contract with Fengling Jade Hairpin.
Feng Ling said that her previous master was also an alchemist who had also ventured into the Mirror Realm. Perhaps it was a gift he left to future generations who would contract the jade hairpin.
The medicinal herbs needed to refine the Divine Essence Pill are not too rare; they are all grown in the medicinal fields of the Wind Spirit Space.
The most important aspect of the Divine Essence Pill is that its refining techniques and steps are very difficult, and the control over mental power is extremely demanding.
Lu Ji exclaimed in surprise, his face full of disbelief. The sect leader actually had the formula for the Divine Marrow Pill. If this got out, it would probably cause a great shock in the alchemy world.
"Leave the matter of the Divine Marrow Pill to me. Next month's assessment competition will be moved up, and the disciples who rank high in the competition will be rewarded with Divine Marrow Pills." Ruan Xiyan looked at Lu Ji.
There are many disciples in the sect, but the number of Divine Essence Pills is limited. It is impossible to give them to everyone for the time being. We must select a group of disciples with good character and carefully cultivate them.
"Yes, Sect Master."
"Sister Yan, when would be a good time for our competition?" Yu Qiqi asked, tilting her head.
"Tomorrow," Ruan Xiyan said.
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