Unrivaled Medicine God

by <unknown>

  Who knew how long he would have to wait to refine again.

  Thinking up to here, Skymaple's brows knitted together even tighter. Pressure engulfed him like it blotted out the skies and land.

  For over a dozen years, Skymaple virtually did not inquire about sect affairs and put his heart and soul on the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill. But he kept being unable to obtain a breakthrough.

  Although Luo Qingfeng and the other sect upper echelons did not say anything, the pressure on Skymaple was also enormous. Otherwise, he would not be so hot-tempered either.

  Skymaple only felt that the bottle containing the Iceheart Dew weighed 30 thousand catties when he took it over from Wang Jie's hands.

  He returned to his seat and started to waver.

  Ye Yuan saw through Skymaple's state of mind and said, "Grand Elder, I have a suggestion. While this can't guarantee that you'll definitely refine the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, it should raise the success rate considerably."

  Skymaple was currently dejected. When he heard Ye Yuan's words, he nearly jumped up. He stared at Ye Yuan intently and asked, "What method? As long as I can refine out the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, I'll add in 200 thousand more points!"

  These words were simply heavenly melody to Skymaple.

  Ye Yuan knew the advantages of points, so he obviously would not reject.

  In truth, him completing the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill formula was already considered completing the mission. With just a message from Skymaple, he could get the reward already.

  However, he already did it to this extent already. Might as well help him to the end.

  "When Master imparted me the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill formula, he even told me about another Quasi-Tier 4 pill formula. This kind of medicinal pill is called Soul Driving Pill. Master said that the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill was the upgraded version of the Soul Driving Pill. The two originated from the same source. The refinement method is also extremely similar. The refinement of the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill is much more complex than the Soul Driving Pill, but the essence is pretty much the same. If Grand Elder can use the Soul Driving Pill to practice and familiarize yourself with the refinement method, refining the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill after should be much easier," Ye Yuan said.

  Skymaple trembled agitatedly when he heard this. "Excellent! Truly excellent! There's really such a medicinal pill?"

  Martial Path medicinal pills were easy to find, but Alchemy Path medicinal pills were hard to obtain!

  There were actually very, very few medicinal pills that affected the divine soul. It was like a single hair from nine oxen when compared to martial path medicinal pills.

  Back then, Ouyang Tuotian also coincidentally obtained the incomplete Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill formula. Skymaple naturally had not heard about the Soul Driving Pill before.

  Ye Yuan nodded and said, "How would I dare to deceive Grand Elder? Although the herbs to refine the Soul Driving Pill are also rare, with the sect's strength, I think there should be some in stock. It should be enough for Grand Elder to use for practice."

  "Quickly tell me the pill formula! I'll let Wang Jie go retrieve the herbs!" Skymaple said impatiently.

  After he said that, Skymaple suddenly felt that it was inappropriate. He involuntarily smacked his head and said awkwardly, "Haha, take a look at this old muddle-head! Even if it's a Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pill, this pill formula is also a priceless treasure! Ye Yuan, what requests do you have? Just state them. I'll do all I can to recompense you! En . . . Is one million points enough? Just take it as the sect is buying your pill formula! Uh . . . Will your master mind?"

  Skymaple started to worry about personal gains and losses. Pill formulas were always undisclosable secrets to any influence.

  Especially medicinal pills that raised soul force. They were even more so priceless treasures!

  While the grade of the Soul Driving Pill was not as high as the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, its value was even greater to the Tranquil Cloud Sect instead!

  Even if Ye Yuan completed the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill formula, how many people in the Tranquil Cloud Sect could afford to enjoy it?

  There was only Skymaple, that one Alchemy King alone!

  But the Soul Driving Pill was different!

  Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pills had effects on Sea Transformation Realm Quasi-Alchemy Kings. The Tranquil Cloud Sect acquiring this pill formula was equivalent to alchemists realms collectively rising a rank!

  Such trade was too worthwhile to the Tranquil Cloud Sect!

  If not for being fearful of the 'master' behind Ye Yuan, once Ye Yuan rejected, he might even give birth to the idea of forcefully snatching.

  One million points to buy the Soul Driving Pill formula was really not considered much.

  A Quasi-Tier 4 pill formula was no big deal to Ye Yuan. Since he opened his mouth, he was obviously prepared to give it to Skymaple.

  "Master let me enter the secular world to test myself. He said that everything is up to me. He naturally would not mind. But the Soul Driving Pill formula is indeed precious, so I'll accept Grand Elder's one million points. In the future, when Master asks about it, I can also explain."

  Ye Yuan obtained many benefits from the sect too. His Azure Dipper Floating Zero Sword Art emerged from the Azure Dipper Purple Yang Sword Art. There was no harm in treating this pill formula as giving a plum in return for a peach. It was just to not make Skymaple feel that he was indifferent that he accepted the one million points.

  Chapter 244. Competing Essence Fires |

  Inside Skymaple's refining room was a mess.

  From yesterday until now, Skymaple had already refined over a dozen cauldrons of Soul Driving Pills.

  In the end, he was an Alchemy King. It was still very quick for him to get started on refining Quasi-Tier 4 medicinal pills. After wasting four sets of materials, Skymaple finally refined the Soul Driving Pill.

  Of course, Ye Yuan's pointers could not be understated at all.

  Refining soul force medicinal pills was different from conventional medicinal pills. If he did not have Ye Yuan's guidance, Skymaple might not even be able to refine a complete Soul Driving Pill after wasting ten portions of materials.

  After four furnaces of medicinal pills, Skymaple failed once or twice again. After 10 furnaces, he basically no longer failed.

  "Grand Elder is indeed worthy of being an Alchemy King. To actually familiarize yourself with the Soul Driving Pill by using only a dozen over sets of materials. With Grand Elder's present state, the success rate of refining the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill should be above 60%."

  Ye Yuan stealthily slipped in a flatter, but Skymaple's face went red. "I am a disappointment as an Alchemy King. If not for your master's refinement method and him passing on all his experience to you, it's probably unlikely for me to learn it so quickly."

  Ye Yuan giving pointers by the side was naturally borrowing the name of his fictional master.

  Ye Yuan smiled and did not give any explanation. Instead, he said, "Strike while the iron is hot. Grand Elder, consume medicinal pills to recover your strength first. Let's succeed in refining the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill in one go while the sensation is still there!"

  Initially, Skymaple was still full of confidence. But when he heard about refining the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, he could not help faltering again.

  "Refine it now? But there's only one set of materials. Why not familiarize more with the Soul Driving Pill?"

  Where was there still any majesty of a grand elder for Skymaple now? Rather, he was like a little kid worried about whether or not he could get to eat candy.

  Whether he could refine or not, Ye Yuan naturally had the best say in this matter.

  "Grand Elder is already very well-versed in the Soul Driving Pill, and you've also passed the period where you experience the greatest increase. Continuing to refine will not bring any notable effect. Rather, you've j
ust finished refining over a dozen cauldrons of Soul Driving Pill and are currently in a state where your hands are hot and ready to go. Once you rest, I'm afraid that it will be very hard to find this sort of feeling again. Therefore, I feel that it's still better to refine now," Ye Yuan advised.

  Skymaple felt at a loss for a while when he heard that. He became determined in spite of himself and said, "It's a blade whether I poke my head out or shrink back! Do it!"

  Immediately, Skymaple swallowed several medicinal pills and began to meditate to adjust himself.

  If this were before, Skymaple absolutely would not listen and follow the words of a junior like so. But these two days, Ye Yuan already subdued him with his broad and profound knowledge.

  Even with Ye Yuan pretending to borrow his master's words to say most of the things, that gleam of brilliance revealed within the words could be sensed intensely by Skymaple!

  The master was very powerful. The disciple was similarly very formidable!

  . . . . . .

  After four hours, Skymaple adjusted his condition to its peak.

  To have become the Tranquil Cloud Sect's sole Alchemy King, there was no questioning of Skymaple's mind and determination.

  Since he was already resolved to refine the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill, Skymaple would not be timid anymore.

  Wang Jie already prepared the materials. Ye Yuan took the initiative to take on the role of assistant. Wang Jie became idle instead.

  Preparation work was similarly very important to refining pills. Not that Ye Yuan looked down on Wang Jie, it was just that with him doing the preparatory work, the success rate would clearly be higher.

  The preparation work was not limited by realm. Ye Yuan performed it with high proficiency.

  Ye Yuan's hand grabbing refinement method astounded these two people too. Seeing that virtually perfect medicinal embryo, Skymaple's eyes went wide.

  Indeed, an outstanding disciple comes from an accomplished master! Skymaple thought to himself.

  Placing the medicinal embryo into the medicinal cauldron, a mass of fire floated from Skymaple's palm and lit the medicinal cauldron.

  "Ganwu True Fire!" Ye Yuan said the name of the flame.

  "Haha, I didn't think that you would even know the Ganwu True Fire. That's right. Under my nurturing, the Ganwu True Fire is already about to advance to a Tier 4 essence fire!" Skymaple said rather pleased with himself.

  "Uh . . . Grand Elder better use my essence fire. This way, your chances will be greater." Ye Yuan said rather oddly.

  "Oh? You actually have an essence fire too? Looks like your fortune really isn't shallow! However, it's still better to use essence fires that you nurtured yourself when refining pills. You should know this point, right?"

  This was already Skymaple taking into consideration Ye Yuan's face. He was somewhat perplexed. It was impossible for Ye Yuan to not even know this bit of general knowledge. Why did he still raise such a request?

  Could it be that Ye Yuan's essence fire was even better than his? How was this possible? He was only at the Spirit Condensation Realm. To have a Tier 2 essence fire was already considered immensely fortuitous.

  Ye Yuan did not let him wonder for long. He nodded and said, "Of course I know that. But the chances should be better by using my essence fire to refine."

  Ye Yuan repeated again as a bundle of flames appeared in his palm too.

  When Skymaple saw that bundle of faint-yellow flames, he sucked in a cold breath. Wang Jie by the side clearly recognized Ye Yuan's essence fire too, his eyes full of envy!

  "Hiss . . . Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame! This . . . This . . . How's this possible?" Skymaple stuttered.

  "Hur hur, when this disciple took part in the Endless Trials at the Dan Wu Academy, I happened to chance upon some lucky chances," Ye Yuan explained it lightly.

  Not that Ye Yuan wanted to show off, but because if Skymaple used a Tier 4 essence fire to refine, the success rate would clearly be greater.

  Ye Yuan knew that Skymaple had an essence fire. He thought that if it were a Tier 4 essence fire, then he would not mention this. The result was that Skymaple's essence fire was indeed not Tier 4.

  If Skymaple had a Tier 4 essence fire, using Ye Yuan's essence fire would really be inferior to the one he nurtured himself. But as for Tier 3 . . . the grade was really kind of lousy, let alone comparing to the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame which was suited for alchemy.

  Skymaple looked at the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame within Ye Yuan's palm dimly for a long time before letting out a sigh and saying, "Comparing people to people is indeed odious! Back then, I risked my old life before I gained the Ganwu True Fire at the Sea Transformation Realm. You're only at the Spirit Condensation Realm and actually already have the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame. This is the paramount dream essence fire for alchemists!"

  Finishing Skymaple quietly kept away the Ganwu True Fire in his palm. It was evident that he did not plan on taking it out to show his inadequacy.

  Ye Yuan kept staring at Skymaple's eyes. If his heart gave birth to greed, then Ye Yuan and the Tranquil Cloud Sect's fate would end here.

  Fortunately, Skymaple did not disappoint him.

  The matter of Ye Yuan possessing the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame was actually already known by Yao Qian long ago. It was only a matter of time before it reached Skymaple's ears. Hence, Ye Yuan had no reservations about taking it out.

  Tranquil Cloud Sect's rules stated that all the natural treasures obtained by disciples outside belonged to them. Others may not insist on it. If they had no use for it, they could hand it over to the sect to exchange for points.

  If a sect wantonly seized disciples' lucky chances, it was no different from killing the chicken to retrieve the egg. Then, the sect would not be far from destruction anymore.

  "Haha, this disciple also faced near-certain death to acquire the essence fire. It was just a lucky coincidence. Grand Elder, let's begin?" Ye Yuan brushed over it.

  Skymaple nodded and calmed his mind.

  Ye Yuan called out the Cleansing Sandal Flame Lotus's main body and used the main body to light the medicinal cauldron. Skymaple began to refine the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill.

  Chapter 245. Pill Hall Vice Hall Head! |

  The refinement of the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill was relatively smooth!

  Ye Yuan already prepared everything to help Skymaple refine this medicinal pills. He even threw in the Cleansing Sandal Sacred Flame.

  If Skymaple still could not refine it like this, then this Alchemy King should just find a piece of tofu to commit suicide with.

  When Skymaple held the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill in his hands, he trembled agitatedly and almost slipped and dropped the pill on the floor.

  "Hahaha . . . I finally refined the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill! Truly the heaven is protecting me, Skymaple. The heaven is protecting my Tranquil Cloud Sect!"

  While Skymaple was talking, the flesh on his face was quivering.

  For the past years, all of Skymaple's energy was placed on this medicinal pill, but it was all to no avail.

  Skymaple naturally understood at present that if Ye Yuan had not appeared, the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill definitely could not be refined, and he would also fail to take a single inch forward in this lifetime!

  Now that the medicinal pill was refined, how could Skymaple not be agitated?

  "Congratulations, Master! Your long-cherished wish of 13 years is finally fulfilled!" Wang Jie's words also carried trembling, and he even seemed to choke up a little. He was clearly also greatly moved.

  Wang Jie had followed Skymaple for five to six years already. These five to six years, most of his time was spent on the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill!

  Only he himself was well aware just how much hardship and scoldings he suffered during this period.

  Of course, Wang Jie was an understanding person. He knew the misery and pressure in Skymaple's heart. That was why he bore the hards
hips without any complaints.

  Now that the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill had finally been refined, a feeling like the bitterness being followed by the sweet welled up in Wang Jie's heart.

  He could not resist taking a look at Ye Yuan; his heart filled with awe and veneration.

  Yes, it was awe and veneration!

  This sort of feeling, he only had them towards Skymaple before!

  For Ye Yuan to have such knowledge and means at such an age, it was truly overwhelmingly heaven-defying!

  Originally, Wang Jie was still somewhat pleased with himself within the sect. But now, that pride in his heart was grounded until it was badly mauled.

  This was a genuine genius!

  Ye Yuan also went forward to congratulate. "Congratulations, Grand Elder, to have realized your long-cherished dream!"

  Only now did Skymaple return to reality from his agitation. Looking at Ye Yuan, he sighed emotionally and said, "Ye Yuan, it's entirely due to your credit that this seat could refine the Seven Profound Soul Driving Pill!"

  Ye Yuan beamed and said, "The medicinal herbs were prepared by the sect, and the medicinal pill was refined personally by Grand Elder. How can Ye Yuan dare to claim credit? If one really had to talk about credit, it would just be the credit for loaning out the essence fire. Haha."

  Skymaple did not show anything on the surface, but he secretly approved in his heart.

  Ye Yuan completely lacked the impulsiveness that a youth should have. When claiming credit, he did not become arrogant. Looking at Ye Yuan's expression, it was as if he did some minor thing that was not even worth mentioning. This was not the breadth of mind that the average youth could have!

  Skymaple obviously did not know that this was really just something insignificant to Ye Yuan.

  "Haha, you don't need to be modest, Ye Yuan! Whether you have contributions or not, this seat is very clear about it in my heart! This matter, you bestowed grace upon this elderly self and similarly did a favor to my Tranquil Cloud Sect. This old man will remember it in my heart! Wang Jie, gather all the hall elders and above to the Assembly Hall! I have a matter to announce!" Skymaple suddenly said to Wang Jie.