Chapter 359: Human Pill Technique, Blood Pill Technique, Demon Refining Technique

After some thought, Wang Yu devised a compromise.

"Regarding compensation, I require at least Tier 3 heavenly treasures that enhance core-forming magic power. Tier 3 equipment with Yin or Ice attributes can also serve as primary payment.

"Additionally, please ask senior if they are considering refining Tier 4 elixirs."

Yu Tangtang scratched her head.

"Tier 4?"

"Tier 4!"

Tantai Chan exclaimed in surprise.

"Has your alchemy improved again?"

"You could say that."

In truth, his alchemy was still at Tier 3 perfection, but refining low-grade Tier 4 spirit elixirs was indeed possible, as long as he took more time during the elixir-forming process and didn't rush.

Wang Yu was also confident in refining mid-grade Tier 4 spirit elixirs, though the success rate might not be ideal.

Furthermore, if he could find a way to advance his Ice Dragon Elixir Flame to Tier 4, his chances would be even greater.

Moreover, according to the *Cold Dragon Alchemy* technique's bonus for ice-attribute spirit elixirs, refining Tier 4 ice-attribute elixirs would yield exceptional results, possibly even producing high-grade Tier 4 elixirs with some luck.

Simply put, he specialized in ice-attribute alchemy.

There was a bonus in this area!

The new cooperation with the Blood-Eyed Demonic Dragon was a minor profit; he valued the cooperation with the Ji clan more, especially with the Frost Demon Lord behind them, who cultivated the Ten Directions Freezing Demonic Dao.

From what he understood, their combat strength must be extraordinary.

And strong power meant abundant resources. The Frost Demon Lord was the primary target for his alchemy-based transactions, perfectly suited for him to leverage the advantages of his *Cold Dragon Alchemy*.

He needed to establish his reputation in the higher-end market. That's why he intended to test the waters with the more amiable Demonic Flood Dragon side first; a failure or two would still leave room for maneuver.

If he were to cooperate directly with the Frost Demon Lord and fail on the first attempt, he might be labeled as a swindler and be forced to pay compensation...

That's why he came up with this idea on the spur of the moment.

Furthermore, he wanted the other party to seek him out, rather than him approaching the Frost Demon Lord. The supply and demand relationship had to be clear, otherwise, greater trouble could arise.

Yu Tangtang was older, but not very cunning.

She remained as pure and lovely as ever, her small mind unable to hold too much. Therefore, she simply nodded at everything Wang Yu said, taking it all in.

She would discuss it with her father later.

After playing with the little one for half an hour, he finally had time to send them off on the Longque's back, watching them depart.

Tantai Chan, of course, stayed behind, preparing to delve into alchemy cultivation.

The hall was suddenly left with just the two of them, a man and a woman, and the atmosphere became quiet and somewhat ambiguous.

He swallowed.

Taking her soft, boneless hand, Wang Yu leaned in close, his breath brushing her earlobe as he spoke softly.

"Chan'er, you're wearing an item of clothing sold by the Joyful Union Sect today..."

"Hmm~"

After being unbound, Tantai Chan, though still having the habit of binding her chest, no longer tied it as tightly as usual, leaving ample room.

Round and white like snow-capped mountains, between the two peaks lay a bottomless valley. Following the beautiful curves and lines, one delved deep into an unknown pure land.

She wore a soft silver and light gauze lily skirt, with a misty gauze top underneath, showcasing her ethereal beauty to the fullest. Her jade feet were bare.

A red string with a small bell was tied around her ankle.

This added a playful and lively charm, making her exceptionally alluring.

Robes produced by the Joyful Union Sect were bestsellers in both the righteous and demonic factions. Besides items for bedroom amusement, they also had an exceptionally accurate grasp of beauty.

Tantai Chan had dressed carefully when coming to see him, fully demonstrating her feelings. If Wang Yu hadn't been indifferent to romantic affairs, he might have fallen for her charms.

Rustling sounds filled the air.

Wang Yu, however, looked left and right, feeling something was missing. A flash of inspiration suddenly struck him, and amidst the beauty's soft cry, he scooped her up in his arms.

"Come, let's go to the alchemy room, and I'll teach you how to control fire efficiently."

Hearing this.

Tantai Chan couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. This "fire" was probably the number one sensual fire in all the heavens and myriad realms.

It was called—the mischievous fire of the lower abdomen!

The sun was high in the sky.

Warm sunlight streamed through the window onto the messy soft couch. Little Chan'er raised a hand to wipe away the sweat from her hard work, her eyes clear, her delicate face serene, without a trace of makeup.

Below her upturned nose was a pair of pink, cherry lips.

Seemingly pure and transparent, like a blank sheet untouched by worldly defilements, yet with a captivating charm in her shifting gaze.

Truly a captivating beauty.

A long-awaited rain inevitably brought new vibrancy.

She gently shook Wang Yu, her voice sweet as she spoke.

"Wang Yu, Wang Yu..."

"Hmm—"

Wang, who seemed to be asleep but was actually savoring the moment, feigned just waking up and asked, mystified.

"What time is it?"

"You Shi (5-7 PM)."

Wang Yu was startled. Wasn't it morning when he rested? At You Shi, the sun was almost setting, and he had planned to run errands today.

He struggled to get up, then saw Tantai Chan tidying her black hair.

He simply lay back down again.

With a mischievous smile, he said,

"Chan'er, come... let's try something different."

The next day.

The restrained Wang arrived early at the Hall of Teachings in the Various Pavilions. After being promoted to the Seventh Elder of Cold Blood Peak, his authority within the sect had greatly increased.

He enjoyed nearly a 50% discount at the treasure vaults of various peaks and had priority access to items. Unless someone maliciously obstructed him, acquiring anything was simply a matter of a word.

Of course.

The necessary spirit stones still had to be paid.

This level of authority might not be as effective in other mountain strongholds, but within Cold Blood Peak and the Ten Anti-Spirit Pavilions, it represented absolute power and superiority.

All pavilion masters and hall masters had to bow to him.

The sect's Tier 3 inheritances, with the exception of a very few, were fully open to him.

He had come this time to obtain alchemy inheritances.

The elder's token he now carried was itself a high-grade storage ring.

In some central cities, it could even forcefully control the city lord's mansion's formations, holding higher authority than the city lord's token, and also served as a long-distance communication device.

Its communication effect was dozens of times better than a sound transmission jade slip, though it wasn't universally applicable, and its refining difficulty and material scarcity were problematic.

Upon arriving at the Hall of Teachings.

After he merely presented his No. 7 Elder's ring, the old man in charge of the hall respectfully bowed, "Greetings, Seventh Elder of Cold Blood Peak. What type of inheritance do you require?"

"Demonic alchemy, including unorthodox and evil techniques."

"Yes, sir!"

The collection of the Anti-Spirit Blood Sect was vast and boundless, containing numerous ancient inheritances excavated by successive generations of disciples from various ruins and secret realms.

Even with Wang Yu specifying the scope, the old man brought out over a dozen transmission jade slips, each recording genuine alchemy inheritances.

There were incomplete ones, complete ones, special ones... everything imaginable. Experiencing power for the first time, Wang Yu was very satisfied with this mode of interaction; the feeling of absolute command was indeed captivating, fulfilling a male creature's innate desire for control.

His spiritual sense swept through them inch by inch.

Wang Yu quickly selected the inheritances he favored.

*Human Elixir Art*, an alchemy inheritance that used humans as the main ingredient, supplemented by common spiritual herbs to refine 'human elixirs,' was something Wang Yu had seen before when he first delved into alchemy.

Seeing it again now, it was a complete Tier 3 alchemy technique.

While it claimed to use humans as the main ingredient, the crucial part actually lay in a cultivator's vital essence. And what could compare to a Golden Core?

In other words, a Golden Core was the main ingredient for the Human Elixir Art.

Based on innate spirit roots, cultivated techniques, magic power attributes, and other conditions, it extended into research and pairing of medicinal properties. This alchemy technique was harmful to people.

Yet, it was a favorite among those who sought quick success.

It was quite popular in Scarlet Kite, with various origins of *Human Elixir Art* being circulated. The most famous version was in the hands of the Demonic Sect of Heaven Refining, the paramount demonic faction, rumored to be a Tier 5 *Human Elixir Art* inheritance.

Besides this inheritance.

Wang Yu specifically looked for unorthodox yet highly challenging inheritances, and he had a particular fondness for incomplete methods. After all, one of the abilities of his 'Placement Slot' was to complete them.

While the deduction limit was restricted to one tier higher, there was no such limit for completion.

The *Corpse Demon Secret Art* he had used since the Qi Condensation stage was still going strong, serving as solid proof. This secret art had helped him significantly and was an excellent aid on his cultivation path.

After some time.

Wang Yu picked out a second inheritance: the Blood Elixir Art!

This alchemy inheritance came from the Blood Demon Hall, and the Blood Pavilion also had a copied version. The one here at the Hall of Teachings was only Tier 3, but it appeared to be a Tier 4 alchemy technique.

Some parts were intentionally omitted, making it an artificially incomplete method, but this incompleteness posed no challenge to the miraculous effect of the Placement Slot.

The Blood Elixir Art used the blood of all living things as material, with essence blood as the main ingredient, and possessed a very peculiar characteristic: it had no fixed formula.

It was like playing a blind box game.

How to combine various bloods to refine high-grade blood elixirs was the main focus of this alchemy inheritance. Of course, it wasn't entirely without rules.

The "medicinal properties" of blood were the main factor in mastering this Blood Elixir Art, highlighting its unconventional approach.

However, if considered as something originating from a Blood Demon, it seemed perfectly normal.

Wang Yu's goal in seeking alchemy inheritances.

Was actually to deal with the five Heavenly Demons he possessed. These items were as rare as spirit materials for forming a Nascent Soul, and his self-cultivated Profound Origin Demonic Embryo also greatly yearned to devour them.

However, Wang Yu was extremely suspicious.

Considering that the Myriad Spirit Blood Essence from the Blood Abyss Sacred Land harbored various hidden dangers, how could he ensure that extra-dimensional beings like the Heavenly Demons had no hidden dangers?

The answer was... secondary processing!

The grand Dao of Alchemy could solve ninety-nine percent of problems; even a highly poisonous substance could be refined into a body-refining spiritual medicine, representing the ultimate manifestation of a cultivator's manipulation of heavenly treasures!

Its profundity was endless.

He acquired these with the intention of dismantling the Heavenly Demons. Since they were formless and insubstantial, mastering more methods and approaches would facilitate his subsequent research.

After selecting two alchemy inheritances, there was nothing else that caught Wang Yu's eye.

He instructed the old man to remove the unwanted items.

His peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of an ancient book on the table, and he asked the hall master, "What is this? From its age, it appears to be from ancient times."

"This is a peculiar art called the Demon Refining Art."

Wang Yu had encountered many peculiar arts.

They often possessed immense power coupled with equivalent side effects, yet their progress was remarkably swift, always yielding extraordinary results.

This was also the origin of their naming convention.

The hall master's words piqued Wang Yu's interest.

"What are its effects?"

"Well—"

The old man hesitated slightly, then explained.

"According to sect records, this peculiar art is likely an ancient technique from before ancient times, and it is severely incomplete, impossible to cultivate.

"Based on the remaining text, it's presumed to be a dietary supplement method that refines demons into elixirs. I took it out to study, hoping to complete it."

Wang Yu's interest grew further after hearing this.

"So, the classification of 'peculiar art' was determined by the sect's master of arts?"

"That's right."

"I'll take this *Demon Refining Art*."

The hall master's face twisted into a bitter expression. He couldn't refuse, powerless against Wang Yu's Seventh Elder's ring.

Seeing his discomfort, Wang Yu asked, puzzled,

"If you want to read it, why not make a copy?"

"This... I don't have the authority to privately copy sect inheritances. This copy was sent from above, and it might not be replenished next time."

His words made Wang Yu understand.

Apparently, this item was a personal favor he pulled, having someone from above copy it for him. He was merely using his position as Hall of Teachings master as an excuse to look at it.

After all, an ancient method that couldn't be cultivated was mostly stored as an antique in the Blood Demon Hall's treasury, not on the regular list of available inheritances.

Since Wang Yu chose it, he couldn't refuse.

It was quite amusing that he had applied for this copied version under the pretense of it being for teaching purposes.

"I didn't expect to take something you cherished today."

Hearing this, the hall master thought there might be a change of heart, but then he could only watch helplessly as Wang Yu put the ancient book away, his eyes suddenly filled with resentment.

Was he playing with the old man?

However, Wang Yu was merely joking. Someone serving in the Hall of Teachings was likely a person of extraordinary background.

Knowing the full story, he recorded the contents with his spiritual sense.

The ancient book remained on the table.

For inheritances, as long as he memorized it, he didn't necessarily need to take the copied version.

The first two inheritances cost 300,000 spirit stones, and the *Demon Refining Art* was just a bonus. After a few casual pleasantries, Wang Yu left; he was eager to return and study alchemy.

Moreover, representatives from the four old clans of Cold Blood Peak were also arriving soon.

He needed to renew the cooperation agreements made before entering the Blood Abyss.

He would be busy for the next few days.

Several days later.

Wang Yu sent off the representatives of the Ji, Qiao, Xue, and Chu families. The cooperation terms remained the same: one top-grade Tier 3 spirit elixir per year, for which he would only accept Yin- and Ice-attribute treasures and materials as compensation.

The main purpose was to enhance the foundation of his Glazed Ice Heart Pagoda.

Ice-attribute treasures could also be absorbed using his *Cold Absorption Art* to cultivate his divine abilities. With more techniques at his disposal, his resource consumption naturally increased.

Each family would provide two items, totaling eight items per year.

If he were only supplying himself, it would be more than enough to sustain him.

He might not even have enough time to absorb them all. The matter of attracting the Frost Demon Lord's cooperation would have to be pushed back.

He also had a damaged Tier 4 robe, the *Three-Foot Snow*, which required Tier 4 Snow Silkworm Silk for repair. This item was one of his long-term goals.

He was counting on extracting it from the Frost Demon Lord, so his alchemy plan absolutely could not fail.

On another note.

These past few days, he had been studying the *Demon Refining Art*. It was an extremely incomplete method, roughly divided into four chapters, surprisingly arranged in the order of Elixir, Artifact, Talisman, and Formation.

The alchemy section had two pages, and the artifact section had one.

The talisman and formation sections only had half a page each. No wonder it was said to be uncultivable; this scant content wasn't even enough to analyze the medicinal properties of a single spiritual herb.

Wang Yu wasn't even sure if this item could be completed.

When it smoothly entered the Placement Slot, he breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't know what tier its complete form would be, but completing it to Tier 1 would take a year.

According to his summary of the Placement Slot's theory, given his current cultivation and comprehension, it shouldn't take this long.

This could only mean that this ancient inheritance was of an extremely high grade.

Regarding this.

He had only three words of assessment.

"What a find!"