Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 762 - 351: Ripening the Dragon Blood Fruit
Moreover, Xu Ping had quite a bit of blood and flesh from the Cyan Evil Flood Dragon in his possession.
Although the Cyan Evil was just a Flood Dragon of Fourth Rank Lower Grade, with relatively thin True Dragon Bloodline, his ability to accelerate maturity should still succeed in ripening the Dragon Blood Fruit.
Seeing his master look away, the Water Lake Mouse quietly breathed a sigh of relief, finally able to relax its anxious heart.
Based on its understanding of the master, it seemed to have narrowly escaped danger for now.
However, not daring to be careless, it quickly closed its eyes again and pretended to focus on adjusting its breath.
Xu Ping carefully stored the Dragon Blood Fruit, then continued to inventory his other gains.
Apart from the Dragon Blood Fruit, the storage rings of the two Nascent Soul True Monarchs contained quite a few good items.
In True Monarch Yuntao’s storage ring, there was a jade slip recording Water Element Divine Techniques, named "Sea Wave Skill," which was his signature technique.
Although Xu Ping didn’t practice water cultivation techniques, the insights into cultivating such high-grade divine techniques were still very valuable as reference.
In addition, there were various rare materials for artifact refining, array materials, and some strange treasures whose names Xu Ping couldn’t call out.
While these items appeared not too valuable individually, when gathered, their total value was considerable.
"This trip to the Celestial South Sea, although fraught with danger, was quite rewarding after all."
Xu Ping nodded with satisfaction and classified all his spoils accordingly.
He kept what he needed and prepared to exchange those he didn’t, for other treasures in the future.
After sorting his gains, Xu Ping spent some time studying the method to accelerate the maturity of the Dragon Blood Fruit.
However, he did not take action to ripen the Dragon Blood Fruit at the Celestial Alchemist’s residence.
Everything would be saved for his return to the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.
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A day later, the Celestial Alchemist returned to his residence, weary from his travels.
His face showed signs of fatigue, indicating that this reporting process to the Pill City Alliance’s leader was not a simple matter.
"Friend Yan, I’m sorry to keep you waiting."
The Celestial Alchemist arrived at Xu Ping’s cave abode, bowing in apology.
"You’ve worked hard, Celestial Alchemist, how did it go?" Xu Ping queried.
"The leader is already aware of this matter and intends to report it to the Heaven-Suppressing Sect."
The Celestial Alchemist gestured dismissively, clearly unwilling to discuss the topic further, "These are concerns for those in higher positions to trouble over."
Naturally, Xu Ping smartly refrained from asking more.
"I must focus on adjusting my breath for a while; once I’m back in peak condition, I’ll start refining the Breakthrough Dragon Pill. Friend Yan, please wait with peace of mind," the Celestial Alchemist stated.
"I’m not in a rush," Xu Ping gave a slight smile.
Refining a pill isn’t a simple task, especially a pill like the Breakthrough Dragon Pill.
Even with the Celestial Alchemist’s skill in alchemy, there’s a significant chance of failure.
This calls for utmost caution, to avoid fruitless efforts.
After exchanging a few more words, the Celestial Alchemist hurriedly excused himself to return to his cave abode and began secluding himself to adjust his breath.
A month later.
The Celestial Alchemist finally returned to his peak condition and commenced the formal refining of the pill.
Xu Ping sat cross-legged in a corner of the secret chamber, observing with great interest the Celestial Alchemist’s alchemy process, for it was a rare learning opportunity.
The Celestial Alchemist formed a seal with his hands, surging forth mana from his body, gathering into a mass of cyan flames at the base of the Nine Revolutions Qiankun Furnace.
"Buzz—"
With the ignition of the pill flame, the entire Nine Revolutions Qiankun Furnace began to tremor slightly, and runes on the furnace gradually lit up, emanating a gentle glow.
With focused expression, the Celestial Alchemist meticulously placed the first auxiliary herb into the furnace.
Time flew by, ten days later.
With a crisp sound, the lid of the Nine Revolutions Qiankun Furnace automatically popped open, releasing two rays of golden light that soared skyward, spiraling through the secret chamber.
"It’s done!"
The Celestial Alchemist was wildly ecstatic, beckoning with his hand, as two eye-sized pills landed in his palm.
These two Breakthrough Dragon Pills were wholly golden, with dragon patterns circling their surface, exuding a rich pill fragrance.
Most mysteriously, within each pill, a faint golden dragon shadow could be seen, lifelike, as if poised to burst forth from the pill.
"Congratulations on the successful pill refinement, Celestial Alchemist!"
Xu Ping was pleased as well, rising to bow in congratulation to the Celestial Alchemist.
"Ha-ha, many thanks for your protection, Friend Yan!"
The Celestial Alchemist couldn’t hide his joy, carefully placing the two Breakthrough Dragon Pills into specially crafted jade boxes.
With these pills, his chances of breaking through to Mid-Stage Nascent Soul were at least fifty to sixty percent!
For a cultivator who has stagnated at the Peak of Early-stage Nascent Soul for years, this was undoubtedly tremendous news.
According to the previous agreement, the Celestial Alchemist handed one of the Breakthrough Dragon Pills to Xu Ping: "Friend Yan, this Breakthrough Dragon Pill is yours."
Xu Ping accepted the jade box with both hands, a gentle sweep of his divine sense quickly revealing the pill’s vast medicinal power.
He planned to give this Breakthrough Dragon Pill to True Monarch Lan Ling.
Though True Monarch Lan Ling’s cultivation had reached the Peak of Early-stage Nascent Soul, breaking through to the Mid-Stage Nascent Soul on her own was nearly impossible. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
But if assisted by the Breakthrough Dragon Pill, forcing a breakthrough to Mid-Stage Nascent Soul would be a major boon.
Especially with the impending invasion of the Wind Origin Realm, Mid-Stage and Early-stage Nascent Souls were entirely different concepts.
Should True Monarch Lan Ling break through to Mid-Stage Nascent Soul, Xu Ping could be more assured in venturing to the Wind Origin Realm.
"Thank you, Celestial Alchemist!"
Xu Ping expressed his gratitude, carefully storing away the Breakthrough Dragon Pill.
The Celestial Alchemist smiled, waving his hand dismissively, displaying a serene demeanor: "This is what you deserve, Friend Yan, why thank me."
"Had it not been for your intervention that day, I would have long become a lost soul; how would there be a Breakthrough Dragon Pill today?"
