Chapter 1632: Danhu Products

Time passed, and Lu Ye repeatedly immersed himself in the Azure Hall, only to be slain again and again by Wang Xiu, the human cultivator. Each time he was killed, he would ponder for a while, then re-enter to observe and learn from his mistakes.

None of the ancestors who left their legacies in the Tusks were simple individuals; each possessed a unique skill. Even the Mantis of the Insect Race had secret arts like the dual-blade style.

Wang Xiu's single blade strike was incredibly powerful. Even after witnessing it many times, Lu Ye would immediately prepare to defend himself upon entering the Azure Hall, yet he still couldn't block it.

However, being killed countless times was not without its benefits. Compared to the very beginning, Lu Ye now had at least some time to react. Initially, he was slain before he even understood what had happened.

As long as he had time to react, there wouldn't be a major problem. Sooner or later, he would discern the true nature of Wang Xiu's blade strike and be able to counter it.

Lu Ye had originally planned to cultivate for half a month under the Myriad Manifestation Sea before picking up Bai Lu and the others from the Constellation Palace. However, less than ten days had passed when his clone's side showed some activity.

Hua Ci and Shui Yuan collectively sought out the clone stationed on Three Realms Island and showed him some items.

In the sleeping quarters on Three Realms Island, the clone looked at several jade bottles lined up before him, each with a spirit pill placed in front of it for display.

Hua Ci and Shui Yuan stood by, watching him.

Although there were several jade bottles, the clone could tell at a glance from the displayed spirit pills that there were only two types, differing only in quality.

"Want to try?" Shui Yuan gestured to the clone.

The clone didn't hesitate, taking the spirit pill from the leftmost jade bottle and swallowing it directly. Upon entering his mouth, the pill transformed into a warm current that flowed straight into his mind, making the clone feel his Soul Sea was well nourished.

"A spirit pill for the soul?" The clone hadn't researched spirit pills much, but how could he not perceive its wondrous effects after personally sampling it?

This was clearly a spirit pill designed for the soul.

There are many kinds of spirit pills in this world: for cultivation, recovery, healing, strengthening foundations, or various other uses.

But no matter where, only one type of spirit pill is the most precious: those effective for the soul.

This isn't due to the refining technique, but rather the high cost of raw materials. Everywhere, the ingredients for such spirit pills are relatively scarce, hence their consistently high prices.

"Want to try another?" Shui Yuan asked with a smile, watching him.

The clone didn't need to taste it; he simply stated, "It's a supreme-grade spirit pill, isn't it?"

He felt that the pill contained no impurities whatsoever. In other words, cultivators consuming such a spirit pill would face no hidden dangers.

Strictly speaking, it couldn't be called a supreme-grade spirit pill. Even pills designated as supreme-grade, produced by alchemists, always contain some impurities, though these are typically minuscule and negligible.

However, the pill the clone consumed truly had no impurities. If anything, it was beyond supreme-grade!

Unfortunately, such a grade classification doesn't exist in the world.

There was no doubt that this spirit pill came from the Pill Gourd! Otherwise, with Shui Yuan and Hua Ci's alchemy skills, how could they have achieved such results in such a short time?

Years ago, Lu Ye obtained the Pill Gourd from the Primeval Realm. After much effort to understand its function, he felt he had no use for it and entrusted it to Shui Yuan. During the years Lu Ye was absent from Kyushu, Shui Yuan used the Pill Gourd to refine many top-tier supreme-grade spirit pills, significantly boosting the cultivation speed of some cultivators in the Jadeblood Sect.

When departing Kyushu for the Myriad Manifestation Sea, Shui Yuan naturally brought the Pill Gourd with her.

The Pill Gourd, as Lu Ye had personally verified long ago, could refine a corresponding spirit pill as long as it had a finished spirit pill, a suitable pill formula, and the necessary raw materials.

The Pill Gourd and Sword Gourd came from the same source, both subordinate treasures of the Starry Sky Supreme Treasure, Creation Vine, but with different uses and unique mysteries.

A supreme-grade spirit pill capable of nourishing the soul was undoubtedly a valuable item.

"Try this one too," Shui Yuan said, pointing to another jade bottle.

The clone looked and saw that the spirit pill in front of that jade bottle looked similar to the one he had just taken, though there was a slight difference in color.

Puzzled, he swallowed it directly. After carefully tasting it, he quickly noticed the difference.

It was indeed the same type of spirit pill, also effective in nourishing the soul, but it clearly had a bit more impurity. In terms of quality, it should be considered high-grade!

The clone asked in surprise, "Did you two refine these?"

Hua Ci pursed her lips and chuckled, "We don't have that skill. They all came from the Pill Gourd."

The clone was even more puzzled. "That's not right. The Pill Gourd always produces supreme-grade pills with no impurities. How could it refine this kind of pill?"

While high-grade pills were excellent, they certainly shouldn't be produced by the Pill Gourd.

Shui Yuan explained, "During the years you were away from Kyushu, I studied the Pill Gourd and discovered that it can do more than just refine supreme-grade spirit pills. With a little control, it can even produce mid-grade and low-grade pills, let alone high-grade ones."

Is that so?

Lu Ye hadn't discovered this before, but then again, he hadn't spent much time studying the Pill Gourd, so it was normal for him not to know. Unlike Shui Yuan, who had possessed the Pill Gourd for years and knew all its wondrous uses.

"These two are Soul Refining Pills, refined using the Soul Refining Grass you provided as the main ingredient."

"And these two?" The clone looked at the two jade bottles beside them. The spirit pills in front of these also didn't look much different, but like the Soul Refining Pills, there were color variations, clearly indicating different qualities.

"You'll know if you try it," Shui Yuan said, picking up a higher-quality one and handing it to him.

The clone tried them both and found that the effects of these two spirit pills targeted his physical body, not his soul.

"These are Body Tempering Pills, also supreme-grade and high-grade. The main ingredient is those spiritual fish you gave us."

"Excellent, excellent!" The clone nodded repeatedly. To have such quick results, though largely thanks to the Pill Gourd, Hua Ci and Shui Yuan clearly hadn't been idle either.

Moreover, these Body Tempering Pills had a significant effect on him, clearly demonstrating extraordinary efficacy. Who wouldn't want a robust physique? Especially spell cultivators, whose physical constitution is inherently weaker compared to other factions. If there was something that could enhance their physical strength, they certainly wouldn't miss it.

"How much spirit jade can these things fetch if we sell them?" Shui Yuan asked.

The reason they controlled the Pill Gourd's power to refine high-grade pills was to sell them. Otherwise, exclusively supreme-grade pills would be too exaggerated.

"I'm not sure, I'll have to ask," the clone pondered for a moment. "How about this, I'll take these four bottles of spirit pills to the Myriad Manifestation Merchant Guild first. Then we'll know how much spirit jade they can sell for."

Shui Yuan cautioned, "Then be careful."

"I understand," the clone nodded, putting away the four bottles of spirit pills and preparing to leave. However, he suddenly remembered something and asked, "What are the raw materials for refining these spirit pills, how much material is needed for one batch, and how many pills are produced?"

Shui Yuan truthfully informed him.

The clone had the information he needed and soon left Three Realms Island.

At that very moment, the main body also set off from beneath the Myriad Manifestation Sea. With the clone's assistance, he exited the sea without concern. After recalling the clone, Lu Ye headed directly for Myriad Manifestation Island.

Halfway there, Lu Ye activated the Thousand Faces spirit pattern to change his appearance and even used Mimic Aura to disguise himself as a Moonbloom cultivator.

Both Thousand Faces and Mimic Aura had been enhanced through the Talent Tree's deductions, so their current effectiveness was much stronger than before. This enhancement wasn't in combat ability but in concealing flaws.

While previously, there was a possibility that some special cultivators could detect flaws in Thousand Faces and Mimic Aura, now it was highly unlikely. Only if someone practiced a unique ocular technique might they be able to see through Lu Ye's disguise.

He sped all the way, entering the Myriad Manifestation Merchant Guild with a calm demeanor. The face Lu Ye had adopted for his disguise appeared quite aged this time; after all, possessing Moonbloom cultivation, being too young would seem improper.

Someone immediately led him into a private room, served tea, and soon a cultivator who appeared to be in charge arrived.

Lu Ye took a look and realized, by coincidence, it was Cao Xiang!

There were many stewards responsible for transactions with customers throughout the Myriad Manifestation Merchant Guild, but Lu Ye only knew Cao Xiang because he had dealt with him a few times and they had exchanged sound-note imprints.

He hadn't expected Cao Xiang to be the one to handle his transaction this time.

"Cao Xiang greets the esteemed guest. What can I do for you?" Cao Xiang's attitude was very polite.

Lu Ye handed over the four bottles of spirit pills he had brought and said calmly, "Could you assess the value of these?"

Spirit pills for sale! Cao Xiang immediately realized. This was a common occurrence; many alchemists would sell their refined spirit pills to the Myriad Manifestation Merchant Guild. Although the guild itself cultivated many alchemists and produced a large quantity of spirit pills daily, due to immense demand, it also acquired pills brought in by others, not for profit margins, but simply to meet inventory needs.

Of course, the Myriad Manifestation Merchant Guild had quality requirements for the spirit pills it acquired; pills of too low quality would not be purchased.

From this, it seemed the guest before him must be an alchemist! As Cao Xiang thought this to himself, he spoke, "The price of spirit pills depends on their quality. If the esteemed guest doesn't mind, may I examine them?"

Lu Ye gestured with a raised hand, "Please, feel free!"

Only then did Cao Xiang pick up a jade bottle, open its mouth, and gently sniff it from a foot away. He then fanned some of the air towards himself with his hand, his eyebrows subtly rising.

Having served as a guild steward for so many years and conducting transactions with numerous alchemists, he could confidently say that although he wasn't an alchemist himself, his understanding of spirit pills was no less than any alchemist's!

He could discern the quality of a spirit pill merely by smelling its aroma.

Based on the aroma of the spirit pill in this bottle, its quality was excellent. It was likely a high-grade spirit pill, and it subtly seemed to have the effect of strengthening the physique!

Following this, he activated his spiritual power, forming a spiritual barrier on his palm, and carefully poured out a Body Tempering Pill from the jade bottle. He examined it closely, nodding slightly.

It was indeed a high-grade spirit pill, without a doubt. It seemed the alchemist before him possessed considerable skill in alchemy.