"True Pill King’s Talent!"

After careful examination, Master Jade Pill spoke thunderously.

A pair of eyes stared straight at Li Ji’an, full of envy, admiration, pity...

"Teacher, you are too kind. This was merely the result of luck, truly heaven-sent inspiration." Li Ji’an smiled humbly.

"No!" Master Jade Pill raised his right hand to interrupt him.

"If it were an ordinary Second Tier Pill Medicine that you refined to Upper Grade, one might call it luck. But this is a Foundation Establishment Pill!"

"Regardless of whether it’s heaven-sent inspiration, you refined an Upper Grade Foundation Establishment Pill, which is truly the talent of a Pill King. If only you had Third Tier Late Period Pill Fire, you would absolutely be on par with True Man Chunyuan in the Alchemy Dao. Unfortunately..." As he spoke, Master Jade Pill’s face showed a look of pity.

"I previously underestimated you. Had I known your Alchemy Skill reached such a level, I would definitely have vigorously recommended the Supreme Elder to assist you in forming a True Pill."

Li Ji’an smiled lightly. Although he could feel Master Jade Pill’s sincerity, he completely did not believe these words.

Even if the Sect knew his Alchemy Skill, given the insufficient natural talent of this world, along with inadequate Cultivation Technique, to form a True Pill would require at least assistance from one of the top twenty Core Formation Spirit Treasures. Let alone the Sect not having one, even if they did, it would likely not end up with him.

Master Jade Pill then seemed to have thought of this conclusion: "If Xiaoli were born in the Central Ten Domains, he would certainly achieve Pill King status!"

The Celestial Cyan Domain is located in the east of the Great Marsh Cultivation Realm. Resources there are indeed more impoverished compared to the Central Region.

However, though the Central Region has somewhat more abundant resources, there are more powers, and the competition is fiercer. Since the destruction of the Taiyi Immortal Sect in the past, there’s been no one power that has unified the world, leading to frequent wars.

For someone like Li Ji’an, with low strength and without reliance, he would rather remain in the Celestial Cyan Domain.

After a moment of lamentation, Master Jade Pill bid farewell.

"Xiaoli, Pill Kings are envious by nature. To avoid unnecessary trouble, don’t say today’s refined pill is a Foundation Establishment Pill; just pass it off as a Rising Source Pill." Before leaving, Master Jade Pill advised again.

"Thank you for your advice, Teacher. I will say it is an Upper Grade Rising Source Pill." Li Ji’an nodded.

He carefully stored the Foundation Establishment Pill. For the next three months, Li Ji’an again refined Third Tier Pill Medicines.

Once he felt fully prepared, he bathed and burned incense, wholeheartedly beginning the refinement of a Crystal Condensing Pill for his next life.

Having prior experience with refining a Crystal Condensing Pill, and understanding the subtle differences between ancient pill formulas and modern medicinal properties, he felt confident in forming the pill.

The only uncertainty was its quality.

The previous Crystal Condensing Pill was Middle Grade, its effects not much weaker than the top twenty Core Formation Spirit Treasures ranked Earth Source Essence.

This time, naturally, he hoped for the highest quality.

Three months later, with the sound of a Pill Roar, Li Ji’an’s slightly tired face blossomed with joy.

"Upper Grade Crystal Condensing Pill!" Little Fire Spirit Spirit Flame’s power increased greatly, but his Divine Sense was a bit strained. Fortunately, the result was gratifying.

Even Middle Grade Crystal Condensing Pills were not much different from the top twenty Core Formation Spirit Treasures; this Upper Grade Crystal Condensing Pill conservatively estimated its efficacy to be equivalent to ranking twentieth.

"Upper Grade Crystal Condensing Pill, Earth Source Essence, Seven-Colored Jade Tree... If I can cultivate with Earth Level Cultivation Techniques... next life’s True Pill is nailed to the board, even Middle Upper True Pill won’t be a problem!" Holding the Crystal Condensing Pill, Li Ji’an instinctively yearned for the cultivation path after Rejuvenation.

"No, the next life should seize every opportunity. If satisfied with just Middle Upper True Pill, it would be somewhat uninspired."

Middle Upper True Pill holds hope for Nascent Soul advancement.

But it is merely hope; the necessary opportunities and Spiritual Talent are generally unattainable, the probability less than ten percent.

To have a greater chance to achieve Nascent Soul True Monarch, one must condense an Immortal Golden Core!

Immortal Golden Core is the true seed for Nascent Soul.

"Immortal Golden Core!" Li Ji’an’s eyes were resolute; this would be the primary goal of his next life.

After storing the Crystal Condensing Pill, Li Ji’an calmed his spirit, recovering his Divine Soul while checking for omissions.

As the day of Rejuvenation approached, all preparations were complete.

Prime Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill aiding Body Refining.

Prime Nourishing Source Pill enhancing Spirit Root growth.

Wood Attribute Spirit Medicines and their supporting remedies to repair the deficits in his Spirit Root before age eight.

...

One by one, he organized them, ensuring everything was foolproof.

Besides the spiritual resources he prepared for himself, the primary focus was the Dao Field.

Given the current world of Li Ji’an, this point was less of a concern.

The best would be an Inner Sect Tier Three Upper Grade Spirit Vein Dao Field within Biyun Sect.

Alternatively, there is the Tier Three Lower Grade Dao Field in the Odd Stone Forest.

At the very least, there’s the fallback of Yan Family’s Tier Two Upper Grade Spirit Vein Dao Field.

Next is the Cultivation Technique. The highest tier cultivation technique he could possibly access in this world is Biyun Sect’s Earth Level Middle Grade "Burning Technique."

To cultivate this technique, one must be a True Inheritor.

As for becoming a True Inheritor of Biyun Sect in the next life, with promises from Xiao Changfeng and Master Jade Pill ensuring he won’t be unjustly disqualified, along with surely better natural talent, and cheating means of posing questions and answering them himself, success is highly probable.

"All is ready... except for one hidden danger."

For the next life’s preparations, everything is complete, except for Zhao Qi, who remains a negative concern besides the Blood Curse Mark of the Golden Puppet Holy Monarch in the Sea of Consciousness.

The Blood Curse Mark from the Golden Puppet Holy Monarch will be lifted after Rejuvenation and can be ignored.

Only Zhao Qi must be resolved.

He is unwilling to gamble on human nature.

Therefore, when he is forced by True Man Chunyuan to deplete his lifespan, prematurely rejuvenates, Zhao Qi must be eliminated.

It is unrelated to good or evil, simply to ensure his Immortal of Ten Thousand Worlds goal.

"There’s still over ten years left, no need to rush. Wait for the right moment."

In the days following, Li Ji’an followed routine, refining his soul, practicing martial arts, intensively studying puppetry, comprehending divination, and additionally replenished several Tier Three Spirit Talismans.

During this time, he also spare some time to visit the Odd Stone Forest Dao Field, seeking Ning Sujin’s help to unravel issues with divination, and checked Zou Qi’s cultivation progress, answering doubts, and gifting helpful cultivation pills.

Now, with deeper comprehension of divination, he increasingly understood the value of Zou Qi’s inheritance, incomparable even to Cultivation Elixirs for the Qi Cultivation Stage, let alone Foundation Establishment Pills.

Until two years later, one day, Gugu, who had consumed the Sacred Beast Pill, finally emerged from seclusion.

"Gugu~" Upon emerging, Gugu excitedly stood upright, giving Li Ji’an a big embrace.

This time, its bloodline transformation was extremely successful, nearly touching the Earth-level bloodline.

Li Ji’an checked its condition and sighed with amazement, from the lowest-grade bloodline garbage Spirit Pet a hundred years ago, unknowingly transformed into a Pre-Earth Stage bloodline.

Furthermore, due to refining the Demon Core of the Glazed Glass Snake, finally broke through to the Second Tier Middle Stage, becoming a Second Tier Late Period Demon Beast.

Across the Celestial Cyan Domain, it can be considered a Great Demon.

"Excellent!" Li Ji’an happily patted the frog’s head.

Gugu and Little Fire Spirit’s loyalty had been verified decades ago, plus successive opportunities given to breakthrough, further engrained a natural dependency on him.

With Second Tier Late Period Great Demon and Second Tier Late Period Holy Spirit, having both guarding, his weakest period post-Rejuvenation is significantly safer!

"Consider this as a gift for your promotion! In the future, spar with it during Magical Combat to refine yourselves." With these words, Li Ji’an brought out a Second Tier Puppet.

This was his first crafted Second Tier Puppet.

A frog, basically crafted in Gugu’s shape.

"Gugu~" Gugu instantly widened its eyes.

As Li Ji’an issued commands to the frog puppet using the Puppet Control Technique, a Communication Talisman inside his Storage Pouch trembled.

"Master, save me!" It was a plea for help from Xu Xiaochun, who was training outside.