Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

In less than a month, the flying boat arrived at the Outer Peak of Biyun Sect.

From Celestial River Immortal City to Biyun Sect, it took less than four months, and from there back to Odd Stone Forest Dao Field, at Qin Chuan's speed, it would take another two months.

"Wouldn't the senior like to visit my place?" Li Ji'an courteously invited.

Qin Henian waved his hand, "No, the demon cultivators have previously attacked within the clan, so I need to think of strategies when I return."

"Aunt, your corpse poison has just healed, why not let me nourish you for a few more days?" Li Ji'an solemnly invited Yan Qingwan again.

Yan Qingwan had actually been meaning to visit Li Ji'an's Spirit Peak; when attending Qin Henian's granddaughter's banquet earlier, she originally planned to see Li Ji'an afterward.

However, at this moment, when she glanced at Spirit Peak, her mind involuntarily filled with chaotic images, particularly the thought of them being the only two on the peak, causing some worry in her heart.

She wasn't afraid of what Li Ji'an might do, but feared she might lose her composure.

"Fan'Er's goodwill is appreciated, but after being out for so long, I must visit the family; let's do it another day." She ultimately declined with a smile.

Li Ji'an did not insist and waved goodbye to the three.

Returning to his Solitary Peak after nearly a year, Li Ji'an felt an inexplicably fulfilling sense of security.

After thoroughly inspecting everything, Li Ji'an went to Pill Cauldron Peak to greet Master Jade Pill.

Holding the sect's jade token and stepping into the sect's region, Li Ji'an immediately sensed a tension unlike usual.

After stopping a few Inner Sect Disciples to inquire, he learned that another True Disciple's Soul Lamp had gone out within the sect.

Li Ji'an felt a tightness in his heart but ultimately received confirmed information that Xiao Changfeng's Soul Lamp was not affected.

Three years ago, during Ten Thousand Laws Palace's rallying call, all sects and factions with True Pill Power in the domain were unified under its coordination. Due to the blame involving the Liu Family being cast on Biyun Sect, Biyun Sect had no choice but to exert immense effort.

Not only did it oversee all expenditures of Ten Thousand Laws Palace's disciples within Cangyun State, but among those who entered Boundless Domain, all were True Disciples; even Sect Leader's personally passed Zhao Qi, who was on the verge of Core Formation, was forced to enter Boundless Domain.

"Changfeng's fortune is remarkable, and he will likely have fate protect him."

Upon reaching Pill Cauldron Peak, Master Jade Pill once again reminded Li Ji'an to be extra careful recently and directly revealed matters related to demon cultivators.

Quite evidently, with the Blood Spirit Saintess's death, the relationship between the righteous and the demonic sides had changed; the previous secret pact between the two was no longer needed to be kept confidential.

Though constrained by the previously signed Spirit Contract, as long as faces were not torn, True Pills on either side would not act for the time being, but if they issued bounties targeting cultivators within the domain, it feared those sect True Disciples entering Demon Realm might face dire fates.

However, this was mutual; should it come to this, it wouldn't much impact others, as the pressure would primarily fall on the sect's outstanding disciples within each other's Cultivation Domain.

"Xiaoli, how was the Celestial River Grand Assembly journey this time, any gains?" Master Jade Pill casually asked while offering Li Ji'an a cup of tea.

"Compared to the Sect Treasure Vault, the so-called assembly is negligible." Li Ji'an shook his head sheepishly.

Master Jade Pill had anticipated as much: "Haha, I mentioned before, true treasures are within the sect."

Li Ji'an smiled and agreed.

"How has cultivation been these past years? If there's any difficulty, feel free to tell me," Master Jade Pill, always straightforward, asked directly.

"Thank you, teacher, for your concern; I can still manage with cultivation." Li Ji'an was currently most lacking Tier Three talisman materials and opportunities for Little Fire Spirit and Gugu's advancement, which couldn't be discussed with others; as for ordinary nourishing elixirs for cultivation, he wasn't short of those.

"Hmm, some things shouldn't be forced; cherish the present." Master Jade Pill, sensing Li Ji'an's magical power aura closely, offered a comforting remark.

Li Ji'an's magical power aura was indeed quite thin compared to those disciples within the sect cultivating Upper Grade or even Earth Level Cultivation Techniques.

And the strength of magical power was crucial to the success or failure of Condensed Liquid and Pill Formation.

Judging by his current magical power aura, without Heaven and Earth Spirit Treasures, successfully forming a Pill was impossible, even a Fake Pill wouldn't be achievable as he couldn't overcome the initial hurdle of condensing and solidifying liquid.

Cultivation isn't achievable by sheer determination alone.

"I understand, senior," Li Ji'an nodded with a smile.

"Anything urgent? If not, follow me, preparing to refine a batch of Tier Three Celestial Essence Pills, you should observe closely."

"Sure!"

Interacting with Master Jade Pill had few taboos or formalities, making the relationship rather amicable.

Of course, this was exclusive to Li Ji'an, who was considered an alchemical genius by him.

Others would claim Master Jade Pill's temper was eccentric, detached, and difficult to handle.

Inside the Alchemy Room with Master Jade Pill, the two collaborated flawlessly.

In his inheritance obtained from Tier Three Alchemy Dao, there was also the Pill Formula for Celestial Essence Pill.

And the Pill Formula used by Master Jade Pill to refine the Celestial Essence Pill was observed by Li Ji'an; it resembled his inheritance formula and was likely derived from Ancient Pill Formulas.

Three days later, the pill was completed.

The result exceeded Master Jade Pill's expectations.

"Haha, I've finally refined a Top-Grade Celestial Essence Pill!" Master Jade Pill chuckled jubilantly, somewhat exhilarated upon obtaining the pill.

"Congratulations, teacher." Li Ji'an casually remarked.

Master Jade Pill snapped back to reality, his face flushed: "Xiaoli, a Top-Grade Celestial Essence Pill isn't easy; previously, I could only guarantee Middle Grade. Look closely, isn't there a significant difference from Upper Grade Pill Medicine at Second Tier?"

"I can't see much of a difference," Li Ji'an observed for a moment, shaking his head slightly.

"Shows you need to refine your understanding further." Master Jade Pill snatched the Celestial Essence Pill, enjoying himself.