Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

As a substitute for Core Formation Spirit Treasures, the Crystal Condensing Pill is not lower than Tier Three Middle Stage. Without the Spirit Flame’s support, it cannot be refined even with the pill fire of an ordinary Fake Pill True Man.

Li Ji’an, although he had thoroughly researched the Pill Formula for the Crystal Condensing Pill and repeatedly deduced it thoroughly, was handling it truly for the first time.

The most crucial aspect is that one set of materials can only produce one Refined Pill, and he had only gathered one set of materials.

To ensure the Refined Pill, he borrowed a Tier Three Pill Furnace from Master Jade Pill, claiming that he wished to attempt refining Tier Three Pill Medicine.

After bathing and changing clothes, praying to the Pill Saint, three days later Li Ji’an incorporated the Little Fire Spirit into his Dantian.

Three months later, as the fluctuations of Spiritual Qi in the sky above the Outer Peak stabilized, there was a hum from inside the Pill Furnace, and the first Crystal Condensing Pill was completed.

Watching the Crystal Condensing Pill slowly float in front of him from inside the Pill Furnace, Li Ji’an exhaled a long breath.

"It’s finally done!"

Although the texture is merely Middle Grade, he was satisfied.

During these three months of refining, there were numerous occasions where problems nearly arose; certain detailed issues recorded in the Ancient Pill Formulas varied somewhat from the medicinal materials Li Ji’an used.

Li Ji’an analyzed that it was likely due to differences in the medicinal properties of the current materials compared to ancient times.

Fortunately, his Alchemy Skill is superb, and he had sufficient confidence to timely adjust details at critical moments.

"The Qi is introverted, indeed feeling somewhat akin to the Core Formation Spirit Treasures, the Seven-Colored Treasure Tree and Earth Source Essence." After careful comparison of the existing Core Formation Spirit Treasures, Li Ji’an was delighted.

This merely Middle Grade Crystal Condensing Pill, in terms of Qi, seems not much weaker than the Earth Source Essence.

It proves that the Ancient Pill Master who crafted this Crystal Condensing Pill indeed aids in Core Formation and possesses effects that rival those of the top twenty Spirit Objects on the Core Formation Spirit Treasure list.

"No wonder that ancient predecessor instructed future generations to consume the Crystal Condensing Pill, Seven-Colored Treasure Tree, and Qiuli Water before forming a Golden Core and then seek him; this was his confidence!"

After confirming there were no issues with the Crystal Condensing Pill, Li Ji’an carefully sealed it in a Jade Bottle.

Then he meditated and reviewed the process of his first Crystal Condensing Pill refining.

After a while, he imprinted all his insights and experiences from the process onto a Jade Talisman.

After ingesting a Law Storage Pill for breathing adjustment, he immediately embarked again upon Tier Three Spirit Medicine, refining a batch of Pill Medicine required for everyday cultivation of Core Formation Cultivators.

The purpose was merely to cover the aura of the Crystal Condensing Pill within the Pill Furnace.

The next day after returning the Pill Furnace to Master Jade Pill, Li Ji’an proposed his intention to attempt Core Formation.

Master Jade Pill, after careful sensing again, didn’t comment much, saying only that he should inform the Sect Leader casually.

Anyway, currently within the Sect, there weren’t many using Tier Three closed-door Cave Mansions, so he did not need to queue.

Moreover, as a figure of Elder status, Li Ji’an had no need to queue.

Afterward, Li Ji’an arrived at the Biyun Sect main hall and met with the Sect Leader.

"Great! Anticipate another Core Formation True Man emerging from our Biyun Sect; Alchemist Li, as our Sect’s Deputy Peak Master, you may personally go to the Sect Treasury to receive a portion of Core Formation Spiritual Talent." The Sect Leader not only expressed plentiful emotional support without uttering anything negative but genuinely allowed Li Ji’an to receive a batch of Core Formation Spiritual Talent.

Thus is the tradition of Biyun Sect; whenever a disciple seeks to attempt Core Formation, they must receive a portion of Core Formation Spiritual Talent.

The distinction lies in how substantial this portion of Core Formation Spiritual Talent is.

Regular disciple hopes for Core Formation are low; the Core Formation Spiritual Talent may consist of merely some Spirit Storage Pills and Protective Vein Pills.

Disciples with hope for condensing Fake Pills often at minimum acquire an auxiliary Spirit Plant or Magical Treasure like the five-hundred-year-old Celestial Heart Grass.

For those with hope in condensing True Pills, the Sect will strive to procure an authentic Heaven and Earth Spirit Treasure for them.

After thanking the Sect Leader, Li Ji’an headed to the Sect Treasury.

Expectedly, he only received a few Pill Medicines.

However, even these few Pill Medicines, within Cangyun State, were sought by many cultivators, enough that if Core Formation fails, they might maintain a small life.

Reflecting on the kindness of the Sect, Li Ji’an returned to Pill Cauldron Peak.

"Greetings, Master; the transcription of pharmacy principles is complete; please review it, Master." Just after descending to the Cave Mansion, Guo Wanzhi bowed to present the assignment given previously.

His actions were courteous, graceful, allowing Li Ji’an to feel a sense of filial respect.

"Hmm, how is your understanding of pharmacy principles now?" Li Ji’an’s Divine Sense swept over; the scroll was all hand-written by Guo Wanzhi, with neat handwriting, written with heartfelt effort.

"Replying to Master, the disciple now has the pharmacy principles basically committed to memory." Guo Wanzhi stated modestly.

Li Ji’an shook his head smilingly; Guo Wanzhi studied diligently daily, and after becoming a cultivator, his Spiritual Sense grew strong, naturally making his memory incomparable to mere mortals. A year ago, Li Ji’an knew Guo Wanzhi already memorized pharmacy principles.

"Pharmacy principles are ever-changing; year, quantity, origin, and complementary herbs can all affect them. Using them as auxiliary herbs versus primary herbs is different, and I have said before; in learning pharmacy principles, do not blindly memorize but focus on comprehending, integrating, and applying."

The purpose of having you transcribe pharmacy principles was not solely to memorize but to organize, ponder, and draw inferences."

Upon hearing this, Guo Wanzhi hurriedly knelt down, listening intently.

Only after Li Ji’an finished speaking did he bow once more: "Thank you, Master, for your teachings; the disciple understands now."

"Hmm, then tell me about your understanding of pharmacy principles now, and do not conceal from me." Li Ji’an asked again, particularly reminding once.

"Yes..." Guo Wanzhi then imparted his complete understanding.

Upon listening to his genuine understanding, Li Ji’an nodded with satisfaction: "Good, Wanzhi, you have great talent in the Alchemy Dao, much stronger than I was back then."