Chapter 313: Chapter 313: A Bright Future, Intermediate Pharmacist Assessment

’My Potential Points have actually surpassed six. That’s a bit faster than I expected.’

’The Pearl Lotus Ointment added 0.2 Potential Points.’

’The White Tiger Ointment added 0.1 Potential Points.’

’The Ganoderma Pill added 0.4 Potential Points.’

’The Spirit Returning Pill added 0.3 Potential Points.’

’All together, they added a full Potential Point. What a huge gain.’

’The ingredients for the Divine Growth Pill aren’t all here yet. Once they are, my Potential Points can increase again.’

Yang Chan spent four days confirming the exact Potential Point gains from these four elixirs. Overall, he was very satisfied. This meant his Daily Potential Point Collection had increased by another point, allowing him to continue allocating points to enhance the Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method.

His Daily Potential Point Collection had now reached 6.1. Once he refined the Divine Growth Pill and the Three Revolutions Nourishing Viscera Pill, his Potential Points might even break past seven.

Yang Chan was naturally looking forward to this.

’It’s just as I expected. Princess Lan Yue is indeed very useful to me—far more useful than I anticipated.’

Most of the elixirs he was taking now were refined by Princess Lan Yue. They were also the very elixirs he had personally watched her consume.

Although he could determine that the elixirs were fine, he had Princess Lan Yue take them first as a precaution, just in case they turned into poison when multiple were taken together.

The possibility was slim, as Princess Lan Yue was currently dependent on him and needed his protection. Still, Yang Chan was cautious. He had her take them first, and only after a long while passed with no issues did he take them himself.

As for the possibility of them being slow-acting poisons, Yang Chan wasn’t concerned. After all, every morning at dawn when his panel’s values refreshed, all the medicinal power, Elixir Poison, and other substances in his body would be cleared away. Even if there were a chronic poison hidden within, it would disappear along with everything else, rendering it useless against him.

This was one of the reasons Yang Chan felt so secure taking Princess Lan Yue’s elixirs.

’Whether she tries any funny business or not, it won’t affect me, so I don’t care.’

’As for the future, I’ll naturally refine and take my own elixirs. Princess Lan Yue’s elixirs will be traded away. Whether it’s within the Cyan Yuan Sect or traded outside, the risks can be passed on to others.’

Of course, Yang Chan would also make this clear to Princess Lan Yue, which served as another measure to prevent her from attempting any tricks.

When dealing with someone you don’t trust, it’s only logical to prepare as many countermeasures as possible.

After confirming the effects of these elixirs and his new Daily Potential Point Collection, Yang Chan was in a great mood. For the time being, he could once again focus on steadily improving within the safety of the Cyan Yuan Sect.

The matter of retrieving medicine from Silver State had already been arranged. An Elder was leading a team that included Direct Disciples, Elite Disciples, and Official Disciples. Three Pharmacist’s Assistants were also assigned to the group to prevent any issues with the medicines during the journey.

As for Pharmacists, not a single one was sent. This made Yang Chan breathe a sigh of relief, as it also helped him avoid Gu An’s notice.

As someone who had openly sided with Gu An, Gu An might arrange good opportunities for him. However, there were some "good opportunities" that Yang Chan wanted no part in.

At the same time, Yang Chan had already decided to get promoted to Intermediate Pharmacist.

’Sometimes, you have to show a little potential. It saves you from being called upon for every little thing. Besides, my real target is the next batch of medicinal ingredients being brought back.’

The next shipment of ingredients would include Ghost Spirit Grass and Fragrant Celestial Flower. Furthermore, there would be ingredients brought back from the Silver State Secret Realm. Among them, there were bound to be ingredients he needed.

Yang Chan didn’t want his status as a mere Basic Level Pharmacist to put him at the back of the line for choosing ingredients, causing him to miss out on what he wanted and disrupting his plans. That was not a scenario he was willing to accept.

Princess Lan Yue still had many pill formulas he could test to see if they provided Potential Points, but he hadn’t refined them before due to a lack of ingredients.

Once the various Spirit Medicines were brought back, especially the Superior Spirit Medicine from the Secret Realm, he would be able to refine some of those pill formulas and increase his Daily Potential Point Collection.

’Of course, this is also a contribution to the Cyan Yuan Sect. After all, I quite like it here. This will also encourage the other disciples to work harder and find even more Superior Spirit Medicine. It’s a perfect cycle.’

’Cyan Yuan Sect Disciples provide the Spirit Medicine, I provide the elixirs, and everyone has a bright future.’

With his Potential Points surpassing six, Yang Chan’s allocation method remained largely unchanged. He continued to add the extra points to his Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method. After all, Cultivation was key. This once again accelerated his progress on the Inner Refining of the Fourth Lungs and Spleen.

Yang Chan estimated that his Fourth Lungs and Spleen would complete their transformation in a month at most. This progress was much faster than before.

At this rate, not only would he be able to complete the Inner Refining of the Six Viscera this year, but he could also begin the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera. This speed of improvement was far greater than he had anticipated.

And this was based on his current rate of improvement. Once he refined the Three Revolutions Nourishing Viscera Pill and other elixirs, it would accelerate even more. Yang Chan really liked this feeling of soaring progress.

’Before long, I will become the most powerful existence in the Cyan Yuan Sect, and no one will know.’

’Even in front of Princess Lan Yue, I have to hide my Cultivation. Once I reveal my Cultivation at the Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens, I’ll have to improve even faster. I’ll let her think I’m at that level, when in reality, I’m even stronger.’

’When it comes to hidden trump cards, the more the better. My Cultivation will also be revealed layer by layer. Even if someone schemes against me and sends someone a level higher, I can just reveal another layer of my Cultivation to deal with them and safely overcome the danger.’

’This is what it means to take precautions.’

「...」

Medicine Hall, Examination Area.

"Pharmacist Yang, you wish to be promoted to Intermediate Pharmacist. You should be clear on the requirements, correct?"

Xu Gaocen looked at Yang Chan, surprised that he was ready for promotion so soon.

This promotion exam was being conducted by four Intermediate Pharmacists. He was the chief examiner and also responsible for the complex alchemy assessment, but in truth, his part was just a formality.

After all, the test only required refining a Lantian Jade Refining Pill, which wasn’t a high bar. As for Yang Chan, he had personally seen him refine a First Revolution Nourishing Viscera Pill. This had happened at the Pharmacist Alliance in White Jade City, and many people had witnessed it.

Moreover, during this time, he had also heard that Yang Chan had successfully refined the Cyan Spirit Pill. Although Yang Chan had failed to refine it at the Pharmacist Alliance back then, according to what Elder Yan had said, Yang Chan had more or less mastered it and would likely succeed after a bit more effort.

Xu Gaocen felt that Yang Chan’s talent for alchemy was even greater than his own. After all, Yang Chan was only eighteen, which was far better than he had been at that age.

When he was eighteen, not long after he’d been promoted to Basic Level Pharmacist, he hadn’t even started trying alchemy yet. He was mostly just decocting medicinal liquids and making simple pills.

Yang Chan had met the other three examiners before, but they were not well acquainted.

These three were Pharmacist Wang, who excelled in healing; Pharmacist Chang, who was skilled in formulating prescriptions; and Pharmacist Yu, who was proficient in the study of meridians. Each of the three had their own distinct strengths.

Yang Chan’s examination would consist of questions from each of these four. Once he passed all their tests, he would be promoted to Intermediate Pharmacist.

Yang Chan looked at the four of them and naturally guessed the nature of this exam.

Speaking of which, among the four, besides Xu Gaocen, the other three had all been among those who opposed Yang Chan attending the Pharmacist Assembly in White Jade City.

Aside from that particular issue, there was no other enmity between them.

"I am fully aware. Please, esteemed examiners, present your questions!"

Yang Chan said confidently.

’The knowledge of alchemy required for promotion to Intermediate Pharmacist wasn’t actually that extensive; it relied heavily on one’s personal talent. The other required knowledge, however, was very comprehensive.’

Therefore, he was completely confident. Even if these people tried to make things difficult with tough questions, it would be nothing to him.

’True strength is the source of confidence.’

"In that case, allow me to pose the first question!"

Pharmacist Wang Gang, the one who excelled in healing, spoke up.

Seeing this, the others naturally turned to watch Wang Gang present his question.

"My question will be on the topic of treatment. It’s based on a case I’ve encountered before. You must provide a treatment plan based on the information I give you."

"A disciple went into the mountains. After picking herbs for half a day, he suddenly felt weak all over and his vision blurred. Assuming he was poisoned, he took an Antitoxic Pill. After recovering slightly, he continued into the mountains to gather Mountain Spice and Dried Lacquer."

"During the process, he felt unwell again. He began to vomit uncontrollably and his body started convulsing. The disciples accompanying him saw his condition and gave him a special-effect Antitoxic Pill, but his symptoms weren’t suppressed. In the end, they brought him back."

"On the way back, he began to cough up blood and his breathing grew very weak. Faced with this situation, Pharmacist Yang, how would you resolve it?"

Wang Gang presented a real-life case instead of having Yang Chan treat a severely injured disciple. This naturally increased the difficulty considerably.

Diagnosis typically relies on observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation. Once these are complete, a pharmacist can generally grasp the situation. But this all assumes one can see the patient in person.

Without seeing the patient, many judgments could naturally be wrong, as there are far too many possibilities.

The same symptoms can be triggered by many different factors.

Things encountered on the road, or things eaten recently—any of these could be the trigger. Yet Wang Gang mentioned none of these conditions.

Xu Gaocen, who was standing to the side, frowned slightly upon seeing this. An examination of this level far exceeded a typical Intermediate Pharmacist test.

Even the few Intermediate Pharmacists present would find it difficult to determine the specific cause without seeing the patient, let alone propose a treatment plan.

Clearly, this was an attempt to make things difficult. However, the test was still within the acceptable range because it involved a condition that an Intermediate Pharmacist should be able to treat.

Wang Gang had personally cured this condition himself, so it was naturally within the scope of the examination.

Seeing this, Xu Gaocen naturally recalled the time when the Medicine Hall Master, Gu An, had chosen Yang Chan to participate in the Pharmacist Exchange Conference. It was obvious that this Intermediate Pharmacist, Wang Gang, was still resentful about that incident. This was true even though it was later known that the trip to White Jade City was a near-certain death sentence.

Back then, Yang Chan had made him feel uncomfortable. So now, he was naturally going to make Yang Chan uncomfortable in return.