Eternal Life by Daily Divination

She told Li Chang’an.

The Pill Formula for the Nine Revolutions Fire Scale Pill had been excavated from a Secret Realm half a month ago by a Golden Core Guest Elder of Great Qi.

These pills were of immense benefit to her, and she had consumed several of them in the past.

Although the medicinal efficacy of those Nine Revolutions Fire Scale Pills had largely faded over the years, they had still benefited her greatly.

"That is exactly why I asked Grandmaster Le to refine them for me," she explained.

"Daoist Qi, are you sure that Pill Formula is correct?"

Li Chang’an had a faint suspicion. The Pill Formula Qi Yunjin obtained was most likely one of the flawed Pill Formulas intentionally circulated by the Pill Cauldron Sect in the past.

However, she was full of confidence. She chuckled lightly. "Do not worry, Daoist Li. Grandmaster Le possesses exceptional Alchemy Dao Skills. If there is a problem with the Pill Formula, he will definitely be able to spot it."

Hearing this, Li Chang’an said no more.

His eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at the Alchemy Furnace, continuing to observe the process.

The entire refining process was almost identical to the records in his own Pill Formula, with only minuscule discrepancies.

When the three Formed Pills finally emerged, whether in luster, fragrance, or the special Pill Patterns, they were indistinguishable from normal Nine Revolutions Fire Scale Pills.

Yet, Li Chang’an still felt that something was amiss.

He wanted to ask for the Pill Formula, but Tier Four Pill Formulas were extremely precious. Since he was not one of Qi Yunjin’s trusted confidants, the likelihood of being allowed to see it was low.

"Daoist Li, is something wrong?"

Le Zheng’s perception was sharp, and he immediately inquired.

Qi Yunjin explained on his behalf, "Daoist Le, Daoist Li is worried that there is a mistake in the Pill Formula."

"Ah, I see. There’s no need to worry!"

Le Zheng smiled, reassuring Li Chang’an.

"I have heard that the Pill Cauldron Sect would deliberately release incorrect Pill Formulas to confuse the public. However, I have double-checked this Nine Revolutions Fire Scale Pill Formula multiple times. There won’t be any problems."

As he spoke, he presented the three Formed Pills to Qi Yunjin.

"Princess, I have not failed my mission. I did not waste these precious materials!"

"Thank you for your hard work, Grandmaster Le."

Qi Yunjin accepted the three Elixir Pills, expressing her gratitude to him.

Then, she sat cross-legged and consumed one on the spot.

In an instant, a scorching aura surged wildly from her body.

She looked as if she were burning, her entire body turning crimson while flames wreathed around her. It was a long time before she slowly returned to normal.

"Excellent! This pill is completely flawless. It is exactly the same as the ones I consumed before, and its medicinal efficacy is even better!"

Qi Yunjin beamed, her mood greatly uplifted.

Seeing this, although Li Chang’an still harbored suspicions, he said nothing more.

After all, he was not a Tier Four Grandmaster, and his Alchemy Dao was still inferior to Le Zheng’s.

Subsequently, he produced a Cold Smoke Pill Formula to trade with Qi Yunjin for the Profound Yin Demon Gold.

"Daoist Li is indeed someone with great karmic luck, obtaining a Tier Four Pill Formula so quickly," Qi Yunjin praised with a smile.

She did not have a Cold Smoke Pill Formula in her possession, so she was naturally willing to make the trade with Li Chang’an.

Before long, the two signed a trade Spirit Contract.

Qi Yunjin obtained the Pill Formula.

Li Chang’an, in return, received a fist-sized, pitch-black Tier Four Treasure that exuded an icy, sinister aura.

It was exactly the Profound Yin Demon Gold!

Once the transaction was complete, he did not linger. He quickly left the Great Qi Imperial Palace and returned to Changqing Mountain.

...

The next day.

Deep within Changqing Mountain, in the Artifact Refining Room.

Li Chang’an sat cross-legged in front of the Earth Fire, the flames dancing in his eyes.

"This fire is only a Tier Three Earth Fire. Although it is close to Tier Four, it is ultimately not a true Tier Four Earth Fire, so it isn’t as helpful to me as it used to be. It’s a pity that the Tier Four Earth Fire in the Xiao Family’s underground cave dwelling cannot be taken away," he thought.

Earth Fire was connected to earth veins.

Li Chang’an was neither a Tier Four Feng Shui Master nor a Spirit Vein Master, so he did not understand the Power of Earth Veins.

Although he coveted that patch of Tier Four Earth Fire, there was nothing he could do. He could only leave it there.

"Never mind. I will think of a way later. For now, I need to refine the Soul Suppression Nails first," he decided.

With a wave of his hand, dozens of materials flew out, most of which were extremely precious Tier Four Materials.

Next, using the Profound Yin Demon Gold as the main material and the others as auxiliary materials, he slowly fused the numerous items together, utilizing his Tier Four Artifact Refining Skill to hammer and temper them repeatedly.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, a few hours had passed.

During this time, the raging flames in the Artifact Refining Room remained intensely hot, but the entire room gradually turned freezing cold.

An indescribable, extreme chill permeated from the Forging Furnace, causing a thick layer of frost to form all around the room.

Eventually, a layer of Ice Crystals formed all over Li Chang’an’s body.

He remained completely motionless, fully concentrated, maintaining a steady output of Magical Power to allow the Soul Suppression Nails to slowly take shape.

Another few hours later.

Li Chang’an had completely turned into an ice sculpture.

Inside the Forging Furnace, seven Soul Suppression Nails overflowing with cold air finally formed, releasing the aura of a Tier Four Low Grade treasure.

"It’s done!" he exclaimed.

Li Chang’an’s body shuddered, and the ice on his surface shattered.

He raised his hand and beckoned, and the seven Soul Suppression Nails immediately flew out and landed in his palm.

"As expected of a Treasure specifically targeting Nascent Souls. The Nascent Soul I condensed using the Power of Faith actually feels extremely uncomfortable. Even without direct contact, it feels a bit stiff," he thought.

If all seven of these Soul Suppression Nails were driven into an enemy’s Nascent Soul, they might instantly freeze their Nascent Soul, leaving absolutely no possibility of escape.

With this item, Li Chang’an’s confidence in dealing with Qian Shi True Monarch grew by several degrees.

"I still need the other two Treasures. Only when all three Treasures are unleashed together will my confidence be even greater," he thought.

In the days that followed.

Li Chang’an practiced his Tier Four Alchemy Dao while collecting materials to refine the other two Treasures.

Benefiting from the numerous insights in Master Dancheng’s notes, he would experience an epiphany almost every once in a while. His progress in the Alchemy Dao was remarkably swift.

A short two years later, he successfully refined his first Tier Four Low Grade Elixir!

With this, he officially became a Tier Four Alchemy Grandmaster!

"Thanks to Senior Master Dancheng’s notes; otherwise, I’m afraid it would have taken me ten years or even longer," he thought gratefully.