Chapter 507: An Unexpected Turn
“I’ve relayed your meaning,” I said. The other party was clearly very surprised.
He said nothing, merely remaining silent for a long while before asking us to wait.
After another ten minutes or so, he appeared at the door of the room, his eyes filled with intense scrutiny and suspicion. He even glanced at Lin Sijia and the others to confirm they hadn’t moved.
Only then did he slowly step inside.
“This matter is of great importance, and I cannot make the decision myself. I need to report to my superiors,” he said. However, there was something a little strange about his words, as if he needed to report face-to-face.
Still, I could understand. After all, this concerned his master’s injuries. Perhaps he was about to summon that person named Song Xuan right now.
“There’s no need,” I interjected. “You only need to answer two questions for me, and then you can summon your master.”
“What do you want to ask?”
“First, where was your master injured? Second, what kind of injury is it specifically?”
The other party’s pupils contracted slightly. He didn’t answer but instead studied my expression. After a moment, his lips moved, and he seemed to let out a light laugh.
“You probably won’t find it easy to know these things. Since you know the injury is in his Dantian, you should know the consequences of an injured Dantian.”
” I just want to understand the situation more clearly.”
“Even if you know, it doesn’t mean you can heal it, and you might even be wasting your effort.”
“That’s my business; it has nothing to do with you. If you feel it’s dangerous, you can choose not to call your master out,” I said calmly, with a hint of composure.
The other party took a deep breath, then smiled and shook his head.
“I agree!” He took a deep breath, his face solemn. “Master was injured in a secret realm. I don’t know what kind of secret realm it was. I only know that it was called the Heavenly Spirit Secret Realm. I’m also not very clear about how he was injured. I only heard him mention that he was affected by a strange formation, which directly injured his Dantian and also damaged his meridians.
“As for his injuries, it’s a ruptured Dantian and withered meridians.”
These two sentences sent a shock through my heart.
Ruptured Dantian, withered meridians!
These four words meant that his cultivation had been crippled!
This also made me more certain that he had indeed suffered a very serious injury!
But he was only injured, not dead, and the fact that he could still survive indicated he had a very powerful trump card.
“Good, you’ve answered both questions completely. Now you can ask your master to come out.”
Hearing this, the other party showed surprise. He almost couldn’t believe that I had agreed so easily.
“Do you really have a way to help my master?” he asked suspiciously.
I said nothing but looked at him.
“My master’s injuries are very serious, and even the imperial physicians are helpless. Are you sure you can heal him?”
“If you don’t believe me, then please ask your master to come out so I can examine him myself.”
The other party fell silent, clearly hesitating. After all, this matter was too sudden, and his master’s injuries were too severe.
“Just tell him I can save him!” I said again, my tone leaving no room for doubt.
The other party finally nodded, clearly awed by the aura emanating from me.
He turned and left. Soon, only the four of us remained in the room.
“Is this person testing us?” Lin Sijia asked.
“Perhaps, but it doesn’t matter,” I said, shaking my head and not elaborating.
The most important thing now was to meet that alchemist. If he was truly an alchemist, then I had a high probability of getting him to help me refine pills.
“His Dantian is ruptured, and his meridians are withered. If I’m not mistaken, his cultivation has been crippled,” Lin Sijia analyzed.
“That’s true, but since he could survive, he must have some means.”
“But can he recover?”
I shook my head. “That’s hard to say. Alchemists can refine many things. If he can find the right medicinal ingredients, perhaps he can recover.”
“But if he can’t find them, he might be destined to be crippled forever.”
These words weighed heavily on Lin Sijia and the others. They all understood how cruel it was for a cultivator to have their cultivation crippled.
They even felt a bit of sympathy for the alchemist.
Time ticked by, and the person outside had not returned.
Lin Sijia and the others did not urge him; they simply waited quietly.
After a full half-hour, the door finally sounded again.
A middle-aged man, supporting an old man with white hair and beard, slowly walked in.
The old man looked very frail, and his face was haggard. Although he was wearing a luxurious robe, it couldn’t conceal the fatigue and weakness on his body.
His body trembled, as if he could collapse at any moment.
“Master, this is the distinguished guest we invited this time, named Xiao Fan. He says he can cure your injuries.” The middle-aged man carefully helped the old man to sit down and then said respectfully to him.
The old man slightly raised his head, his cloudy eyes seeming to scrutinize me.
“Young man, you say you can cure my injuries?” His voice was hoarse, carrying an indescribable fatigue.
I nodded. “May I examine your injuries?”
The old man didn’t speak but simply raised his hand slightly.
The next moment, the middle-aged man lifted the old man’s robe.
Immediately, an ugly wound appeared before my eyes.
The wound was located at the Dantian. It had scabbed over but had fine cracks.
Those cracks were like cracked earth, looking extremely shocking.
I reached out and slowly placed my hand on the old man’s Dantian.
From his body, I immediately felt a cold sensation.
I circulated the Qi within my body, slowly probing into the old man’s Dantian.
In an instant, I felt a powerful repulsive force, as if it were preventing me from probing.
However, this repulsive force was very weak. With a gentle counterattack, I suppressed it.
My Qi slowly probed into the old man’s Dantian.
Inside his Dantian, it was chaos. Countless shattered meridians were like loose threads, tangled together.
In the center of the Dantian, a ball of black Qi was slowly rotating, emitting a faint glow.
That ball of black Qi was his Dantian!
This Dantian had been completely crippled, and the meridians within it had completely atrophied.
If it weren’t for that ball of black Qi retaining a trace of life, he would have died long ago.
“How is it?” the old man’s tone was calm, as if he had despaired of his injuries.
“The injuries are very severe, and it will be quite difficult to recover completely,” I said, retracting my Qi and shaking my head.
“I knew it!” Disappointment flashed in the middle-aged man’s eyes.
The old man, however, was calm. He simply smiled lightly. “My old bones’ injuries are beyond even the imperial physicians’ cure, so it’s normal that you can’t heal them. However, since you can see the severity of the injuries, that’s not bad.”
“I said I can cure your injuries.”
“Perhaps, I can try,” I said again, my tone firm.
“Can you really do it?” the middle-aged man couldn’t quite believe it.
“Whether it can be cured or not, we’ll know if we try.”
I turned to look at Lin Sijia.
Lin Sijia immediately understood and took out a small jade bottle from her backpack.
The jade bottle contained a pill she had refined.
That pill was called a Life-Extending Pill. Although it couldn’t completely heal the Dantian, it could help maintain his life force.
I picked up the jade bottle and poured out a pill.
The pill was entirely purple and emitted a faint, pleasant fragrance.
“What is this?” the old man’s pupils contracted slightly.
Although his cultivation was crippled, he was an alchemist, and he naturally knew that this pill was extraordinary.
“Life-Extending Pill. It can help you sustain your life and prevent you from dying immediately.”
I extended my hand and offered the pill to the old man.
The old man said nothing but looked at the pill, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.
“Master, is this true?” the middle-aged man trembled with excitement.
“He could survive because there was a trace of life force left in his Dantian, but this life force is difficult to maintain. If he doesn’t receive treatment, he might not last two days.”
The old man nodded, took the pill, and swallowed it without hesitation.
The next moment, a blush appeared on the old man’s face. His complexion also slowly recovered somewhat.
“This! This! This is simply a divine pill!” the middle-aged man was so excited he stammered uncontrollably.
The old man also opened his eyes, revealing a look of surprise.
He could clearly feel the pill turning into a surge of vital energy after entering his stomach, nourishing his body.
“Young man, what kind of pill is this? I’ve never seen anything like it,” the old man said.
“I obtained this pill by chance. As for its name, it has been lost.”
The old man nodded. He didn’t doubt it. He knew very well that such a pill was definitely a top-grade pill.
“Young man, since you have such a pill, you must be an alchemist!”
I shook my head. “I am not an alchemist; I am merely a physician.”
The old man nodded again. ” I believe you!”
He completely believed me now. After all, the methods I displayed were too astonishing.
“Young man, are you really a physician? I’ve never met such a young physician.”
“I only know a little.”
The old man smiled, a very happy smile. “Young man, there’s no need to be humble. Being able to refine such a pill is enough to show your ability.”
“If I’m not mistaken, you’ve come this time for that matter.”
“Alchemy. Of course, there’s another matter, and that is to ask for your help.”
“With what?”
“I want you to help me refine a pill called the Soul-Returning Pill,” I said slowly.
Hearing this, the old man’s expression changed. “Soul-Returning Pill? I’ve never heard of such a pill. Are you sure such a pill exists?”
“Yes, but the medicinal ingredients for refining the Soul-Returning Pill are very rare.”
The old man fell silent. After a while, he spoke again. “Young man, what is the effect of the Soul-Returning Pill you mentioned?”
“Resurrection.”
Hearing this, the old man’s expression changed again, and his breathing became rapid.
“Resurrection? How is that possible!”
“There are no absolutes in the world.”
“Young man, you’re too arrogant! Resurrection is something only immortals can accomplish,” the middle-aged man couldn’t help but say.
I glanced at him but said nothing.
“Master, don’t believe him. He must be lying to you,” the middle-aged man quickly said to the old man.
The old man ignored him but looked at me, his eyes filled with intense longing.
“If you can truly refine the Soul-Returning Pill, I promise you, even if it costs me everything, I will help you refine it!”
“Good, it’s a deal.”
“Young man, have you brought the medicinal ingredients for refining the Soul-Returning Pill?”
“No, I’ve only brought the pill formula and the refining method for the Soul-Returning Pill.”
I handed the prepared pill formula to the old man.
The old man took the formula and examined it carefully.
As time passed, the old man’s expression gradually became excited.
“This! This! This is truly the formula for the Soul-Returning Pill!”
He was so excited he was incoherent, his body even trembling.
Seeing his master’s reaction, the middle-aged man’s heart stirred. Could it be that the Soul-Returning Pill truly existed in this world?
“Master, are you sure? Is this really the formula for the Soul-Returning Pill?”
The old man didn’t speak but trembling handed the formula to the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man took the formula and examined it carefully.
His expression also gradually became excited.
“This! This! This is truly the Soul-Returning Pill!”
Although he didn’t understand the principles of alchemy, he could feel the potent life force from the formula.
“Young man, are you truly willing to give the formula to me?” the old man asked, trembling.
I nodded. “I’ll give you the formula and the refining method, but the premise is that you agree to my conditions.”
“Young man, don’t worry. As long as you cure my injuries, I will do everything in my power to repay you!” the old man said excitedly.
“My condition is very simple: I ask you to help me refine a Soul-Returning Pill.”
“No problem, but have you brought the medicinal ingredients for refining the Soul-Returning Pill?”
“No.”
The smile on the old man’s face instantly froze. “No?”
“The medicinal ingredients for refining the Soul-Returning Pill are rare treasures, and finding them is as difficult as reaching the heavens.”
“Don’t worry, I will prepare the medicinal ingredients.”
“Young man, asking me to agree to refine the Soul-Returning Pill now is a bit unreasonable, isn’t it?”
“I’ll give you two choices. First, you give me your pill formula, I’ll find the medicinal ingredients for you, and then I’ll help you refine the Soul-Returning Pill.”
“Second, you hand over your alchemy techniques and those rare and precious medicinal ingredients to me, and I’ll refine them myself.”
My tone was very calm, but it carried an unquestionable air.
The old man’s expression was a mixture of emotions.
Both of these choices put him in a difficult position.
“Young man, you’re taking advantage of my misfortune!” the middle-aged man said angrily.
“If you think so, then I won’t save you.”
As I finished speaking, I got up to leave.
“Wait!” the old man said quickly.
He knew that if I left, his life would be ruined.
“Young man, this old man has a third option.”
“Speak!”
“Help this old man heal his injuries, and I will refine a Resurrection Pill for you for free.”
“Good, it’s a deal.”
I sat down again and looked at the old man.
“Young man, can my injuries really be healed?”
There was a hint of longing in the old man’s eyes.
“Of course, but it will take some time.”
I took a jade bottle from Lin Sijia.
This jade bottle contained pills she had refined, called Recovery Pills.
Recovery Pills could help the old man recover some of his meridians. While they couldn’t completely heal him, they could help him regain some strength.
I poured out a Recovery Pill and handed it to the old man.
The old man swallowed it without hesitation, and the next moment, a blush reappeared on his face.
His aura also became stronger.
“My injuries can really be healed!” he said excitedly.
I didn’t speak, but smiled and said, “You only need to recuperate for three days, and then I will refine a special pill for you.”
“What kind of pill?”
“Life-Extending Pill!”
Upon hearing this, the old man’s expression changed again, and his breathing became rapid.
“Life-Extending Pill? I’ve never heard of such a pill. Are you sure it exists?”
“Yes.”
“Young man, you’re not lying to this old man, are you?”
“You’ll see the results in three days.”
“Good, I believe you!”
The old man was completely convinced by me now.
He now fully believed that I could heal his injuries, and even refine a Life-Extending Pill.
His attitude towards me had become respectful.
“Young man, what brings you here this time?”
“I’m here to refine pills.”
“What kind of pill are you planning to refine?”
“Resurrection Pill.”
The old man’s expression changed upon hearing this, but he quickly regained his composure.
“Young man, if you can really refine a Resurrection Pill, this old man is willing to give everything to repay you!”
“Good, then it’s settled.”
I stood up and looked at the old man.
“I’ll come see you in three days.”
After saying that, I slowly left with Lin Sijia and the others.
The middle-aged man saw me leave and quickly said, “Master, do you really believe him?”
“What else can I do?” the old man retorted.
“But he’s too young, and he even said he would refine a Resurrection Pill. How is that possible!”
“Young man, what do you know! The fact that he can refine a Life-Extending Pill shows that his abilities are extraordinary. Moreover, he dares to say he can refine a Resurrection Pill, which shows he has enough confidence!”
“But what if he can’t heal your injuries?”
“If he can’t, then I’ll just die. If he can, then I’ll have made a huge profit!”
The old man was now completely convinced.
He knew that if I was a骗子 (liar), he wouldn’t lose anything.
But he knew clearly that I was not a liar.
Because the pill I gave him had been too effective.
I slowly led Lin Sijia and the others out of the courtyard.
“Xiao Fan, do you really have a way to heal him?” Lin Sijia asked with some worry.
“Of course, do you think I’m joking?”
“He’s an alchemist, after all. If he can’t heal you, it will be troublesome.”
“Don’t worry, I promised, and I will definitely accomplish it.”
I now have a very clear understanding of my own capabilities.
Although I am not an alchemist, I have an alchemy furnace, and I can also use the power of the alchemy furnace to refine various pills.
Therefore, I am very confident in my abilities.
“Then, where are we going now?”
“Let’s find a place to stay, and then I need to prepare to refine pills.”
“Okay.”
Lin Sijia immediately agreed.
We found a room in a nearby inn and settled down.
As soon as we settled in, Lin Sijia asked impatiently, “Xiao Fan, are you really planning to refine the Resurrection Pill?”
“Of course, I’ve already promised him.”
“But you don’t have the medicinal ingredients for the Resurrection Pill!”
“I’ll find a way.”
I now have a very clear goal.
That is, to find the medicinal ingredients for the Resurrection Pill.
If I remember correctly, refining the Resurrection Pill requires a special medicinal ingredient called the Soul Resurrection Grass.
Soul Resurrection Grass is a herb that grows in extremely yin places and is extremely rare.
Moreover, Soul Resurrection Grass has a characteristic that it can only grow in extremely yin places. Once it leaves an extremely yin place, it will wither immediately.
Therefore, it is very difficult to find Soul Resurrection Grass.
“Soul Resurrection Grass, where should I look for it?”
I now have no clue.
If I can find Soul Resurrection Grass, then I can refine the Resurrection Pill.
“Xiao Fan, what are you thinking about?”
“I’m thinking about the Soul Resurrection Grass.”
“Soul Resurrection Grass? What is that?”
Lin Sijia had clearly never heard of such a herb.
“Soul Resurrection Grass is a herb that grows in extremely yin places and can be used to refine the Resurrection Pill.”
“Extremely yin place? What kind of place is that?”
“An extremely yin place is a place with extremely heavy yin energy, usually a graveyard or something similar.”
“Ah! A graveyard!”
Lin Sijia’s face instantly turned pale.
“Don’t be afraid, Soul Resurrection Grass doesn’t grow in graveyards, it just grows in places with heavy yin energy.”
“Then, where is there a place with heavy yin energy?”
“There shouldn’t be any in this city.”
I shook my head and looked out the window.
The sky was gradually darkening.
“Let’s go out of the city and take a look!”
“Out of the city?”
Lin Sijia was a little scared.
“Don’t worry, with me here, nothing will happen.”
I smiled, then took Lin Sijia’s hand and walked out of the inn.
We walked on the street, and the flow of people on the street was gradually thinning.
We walked all the way to the city gate, which was already closed.
“What should we do? The city gate is closed,” Lin Sijia said anxiously.
“It’s okay, I have a way.”
I took out a token and handed it to the soldier guarding the city gate.
The soldier took the token and looked at it. His expression instantly changed.
He quickly opened the city gate and respectfully said to me, “Master, please!”
I led Lin Sijia and the others out of the city gate.
Outside the city gate was a barren land.
“Xiao Fan, where are we going now?”
“We’ll head north. There’s a desolate mountain there, and we might find Soul Resurrection Grass.”
“Desolate mountain?”
“Yes, desolate mountain.”
We walked north for about half an hour and reached a desolate mountain.
This desolate mountain was bare, with no trees, and looked very desolate.
Moreover, the yin energy here was indeed very heavy.
“Xiao Fan, the yin energy here is so heavy!” Lin Sijia said fearfully.
“It’s okay, stay close to me.”
We entered the desolate mountain and began to search for Soul Resurrection Grass.
Soul Resurrection Grass is a herb that is black all over, with serrated leaves, and looks unremarkable.
We searched for a long time but couldn’t find any Soul Resurrection Grass.
“Xiao Fan, did we come to the wrong place?”
“Impossible, the yin energy here is so heavy, there must be Soul Resurrection Grass.”
I shook my head and continued to walk forward.
Not long after, I sensed a faint fluctuation.
The fluctuation was very weak; if my senses weren’t so sharp, I wouldn’t have detected it.
I immediately walked in the direction from which the fluctuation was coming.
After walking for a few hundred meters, I saw a black herb.
That herb was the Soul Resurrection Grass!
“Soul Resurrection Grass!” Lin Sijia exclaimed excitedly.
The Soul Resurrection Grass grew on a black stone and looked unremarkable.
I immediately walked forward and carefully picked the Soul Resurrection Grass.
After picking the Soul Resurrection Grass, it did not wither, which indicated that the yin energy here was sufficient for it to grow.
“That’s great! We finally found it!” Lin Sijia said excitedly.
“Don’t celebrate too early. This is only one stalk of Soul Resurrection Grass. It takes three stalks to refine the Resurrection Pill.”
“Three stalks?”
Lin Sijia’s face turned pale again.
“Yes, the medicinal ingredients for the Resurrection Pill are not easy to find.”
I started searching again.
With the experience of finding the first stalk of Soul Resurrection Grass, my search became much easier.
Soon, I found the second stalk of Soul Resurrection Grass.
The second stalk of Soul Resurrection Grass grew under a dead tree. If you didn’t look carefully, you wouldn’t find it at all.
I carefully picked it.
“Haha! Two stalks now!” Lin Sijia cheered excitedly.
“Only one last stalk left!”
We continued to walk forward. After about half an hour, we finally found the last stalk of Soul Resurrection Grass.
The last stalk of Soul Resurrection Grass grew in a patch of black soil and looked like withered weeds.
I carefully picked it.
The three stalks of Soul Resurrection Grass were finally gathered.
“That’s great! Xiao Fan, you’re amazing!” Lin Sijia excitedly hugged me.
I smiled and said, “Let’s go back.”
We retraced our steps and walked out of the desolate mountain.
When we returned to the inn, it was already deep night.
“Xiao Fan, are we going to refine the Resurrection Pill now?”
“No, the Resurrection Pill is not easy to refine. We have to wait three days.”
“Why?”
“Because the medicinal ingredients for the Resurrection Pill need three days to fully fuse.”
Lin Sijia nodded and didn’t ask any more questions.
Three days later.
I returned to the alchemist’s courtyard.
The middle-aged man saw me and quickly greeted me.
“Master Xiao Fan, you’re finally here!”
“Where is your master?”
“Master is waiting for you in the room.”
I nodded and walked into the room.
In the room, the old man was sitting cross-legged on the bed. His complexion was rosy, and his spirits were much better.
A faint aura emanated from him, indicating that his cultivation had recovered somewhat.
“Young man, you truly didn’t lie to this old man. In the past three days, my injuries have recovered a little.” the old man said excitedly.
“Your injuries have only recovered a little. Next, I will refine the Resurrection Pill for you.”
“Resurrection Pill?”
“Yes, Resurrection Pill!”
I took out the three stalks of Soul Resurrection Grass and handed them to the old man.
The old man’s expression changed again when he saw the Soul Resurrection Grass.
“This! This is really Soul Resurrection Grass!”
He was so excited that he couldn’t speak coherently.
“Alright, now you can start refining the Resurrection Pill.”
“Young man, are you sure you want this old man to refine the Resurrection Pill?”
“Of course.”
The old man calmed his excited emotions, then slowly got out of bed and walked to the alchemy furnace in the center of the room.
The alchemy furnace was entirely black and exuded an ancient aura.
“Young man, please give this old man the pill formula and refining technique for the Resurrection Pill.”
I nodded and handed the pill formula and refining technique to the old man without hesitation.
The old man took the pill formula and refining technique and began to examine them carefully.
After a while, he slowly raised his head and looked at me.
“Young man, your pill formula and refining technique are indeed exquisite. This old man is impressed!”
“Thank you for your praise.”
“Young man, this old man will now begin to refine the Resurrection Pill.”
After saying that, the old man began to prepare to refine the Resurrection Pill.
He took out a pile of medicinal ingredients from his storage ring.
Those medicinal ingredients were all rare and precious, worth a fortune.
The old man put the medicinal ingredients into the alchemy furnace one by one.
Then, he began to circulate his energy and activate the alchemy furnace.
The alchemy furnace immediately let out the sound of roaring flames.
The flames enveloped the entire alchemy furnace.
The old man’s expression was solemn, and he focused all his attention on controlling the flames.
Time passed second by second.
The flames in the alchemy furnace grew stronger and stronger.
A rich medicinal fragrance filled the room.
The medicinal fragrance invigorated the spirit upon inhaling.
“Master’s alchemy skill is indeed exquisite!” the middle-aged man exclaimed from the side.
I didn’t speak, but just watched quietly.
Although I am not an alchemist, I have some understanding of the refining process.
“Although the Resurrection Pill is a pill that can bring the dead back to life, the refining process is very complicated.”
I thought to myself.
After about two hours, the flames in the alchemy furnace gradually extinguished.
The old man’s face was pale, and his body trembled.
Clearly, refining the Resurrection Pill had consumed a large amount of his energy.
He slowly opened the alchemy furnace.
Suddenly, a rich medicinal fragrance filled the entire room.
Inside the alchemy furnace, a pill lay quietly.
The pill was red all over and emitted a faint glow.
“Soul Returning Pill!” the middle-aged man exclaimed excitedly.
The old man also looked at the pill with excitement, his eyes full of joy.
He reached out and carefully took out the Soul Returning Pill.
“Young man, this is the Soul Returning Pill!”
He handed the Soul Returning Pill to me.
I took the Soul Returning Pill and examined it carefully.
Although this Soul Returning Pill was not the best, it was enough to meet my requirements.
“Thank you!”
I put away the Soul Returning Pill and cupped my hands at the old man.
“Young man, you can cure my injuries now, right?”
The old man looked at me with longing.
I nodded, then took out a jade bottle from my storage ring.
This jade bottle contained a pill I had refined, called the Recovery Pill.
The Recovery Pill could help the old man recover some of his meridians. Although it could not completely heal him, it could help him regain some strength.
I poured out a Recovery Pill and handed it to the old man.
The old man swallowed it without hesitation. The next moment, a flush reappeared on his face.
His aura also became a bit stronger.
“My injuries can really be cured!” he said excitedly.
I didn’t speak, but smiled and said, “You just need to rest for three days, and then I will refine a special pill for you.”
“What pill?”
“Life Prolonging Pill!”
Upon hearing this, the old man’s expression changed again, and his breathing became rapid.
“Life Prolonging Pill? I have never heard of such a pill. Are you sure such a pill exists?”
“Yes.”
“Young man, you are not lying to me, are you?”
“You will see the result in three days.”
“Good, I believe you!”
The old man was now completely convinced by me.
He now fully believed that I could cure his injuries, and even refine a Life Prolonging Pill.
His attitude towards me had become respectful.
“Young man, what are you here for this time?”
“To refine pills.”
“What pill are you planning to refine?”
“Soul Returning Pill.”
The old man’s expression changed when he heard this, but he quickly returned to normal.
“Young man, if you can really refine the Soul Returning Pill, I am willing to give everything I have to repay you!”
“Okay, then it’s settled.”
I stood up and looked at the old man.
“I will come to find you in three days.”
After speaking, I slowly left with Lin Sijia and the others.
Seeing me leave, the middle-aged man quickly said, “Master, do you really believe him?”
“Why not?” the old man retorted.
“But he is too young, and he even said he wanted to refine a Soul Returning Pill. How is that possible!”
“What do you know, young man! The fact that he can refine a Life Prolonging Pill shows that his ability is extraordinary. Moreover, he dares to say he can refine a Soul Returning Pill, which shows that he has enough confidence!”
“But what if he can’t cure your injuries?”
“If he can’t, then I’ll just die. If he can cure me, then I’ll have made a huge profit!”
The old man was now completely convinced by me.
He knew that if I were a liar, he would have nothing to lose.
But he clearly knew that I was not a liar.
Because the pill he took had such a great effect.
I took Lin Sijia and the others and slowly left the courtyard.
“Xiao Fan, do you really have a way to cure him?” Lin Sijia asked with some worry.
“Of course, do you think I’m joking?”
“He is a alchemist after all. If he can’t cure him, then it will be troublesome.”
“Don’t worry, since I promised, I will definitely do it.”
I now have a clear understanding of my own abilities.
Although I am not a alchemist, I have an alchemy furnace, and I can also use the power of the alchemy furnace to refine various pills.
Therefore, I am very confident in my abilities.
“Then, where are we going now?”
“Find a place to stay, and then I need to prepare to refine pills.”
“Okay.”
Lin Sijia immediately agreed.
We found a room at a nearby inn and settled in.
As soon as we settled in, Lin Sijia asked impatiently, “Xiao Fan, do you really plan to refine the Soul Returning Pill?”
“Of course, I already promised him.”
“But you don’t have the medicinal ingredients for the Soul Returning Pill!”
“I will find a way.”
I now have a clear goal.
That is, to find the medicinal ingredients for refining the Soul Returning Pill.
If I remember correctly, refining the Soul Returning Pill requires a special medicinal ingredient called the Soul Returning Grass.
Soul Returning Grass is a rare herb that grows in extremely yin places.
Moreover, Soul Returning Grass has a characteristic: it can only grow in extremely yin places. Once it leaves such a place, it will wither immediately.
Therefore, it is very difficult to find Soul Returning Grass.
“Soul Returning Grass, where should I look for it?”
I now have no clue.
If I can find Soul Returning Grass, then I can refine the Soul Returning Pill.
“Xiao Fan, what are you thinking about?”
“I’m thinking about the Soul Returning Grass.”
“Soul Returning Grass? What is that?”
Lin Sijia had clearly never heard of Soul Returning Grass.
“Soul Returning Grass is a herb that grows in extremely yin places and can be used to refine the Soul Returning Pill.”
“Extremely yin place? What kind of place is that?”
“An extremely yin place is a place with extremely heavy yin energy, usually places like graveyards.”
“Ah! A graveyard!”
Lin Sijia’s face instantly turned pale.
“Don’t be afraid, Soul Returning Grass doesn’t grow in graveyards. It just grows in places with extremely heavy yin energy.”
“Then, where are there places with extremely heavy yin energy?”
“There shouldn’t be any in this city.”
I shook my head and looked out the window.
Now, the sky was gradually darkening.
“Let’s go out of the city and take a look!”
“Go out of the city?”
Lin Sijia was a little scared.
“Don’t worry, with me here, nothing will happen.”
I smiled and said, “Let’s go back.”
We retraced our steps and left the desolate mountain.
It was already deep night when we returned to the inn.
“Xiao Fan, are we going to start refining the Soul Returning Pill now?”
“No, the Soul Returning Pill is not that easy to refine. We need to wait for three days.”
“Why?”
“Because the medicinal ingredients for the Soul Returning Pill need three days to completely fuse.”
Lin Sijia nodded and asked no more questions.
Three days later.
I returned to the alchemist’s courtyard again.
The middle-aged man rushed up to greet me when he saw me.
“Lord Xiao Fan, you’re finally here!”
“Where is your master?”
“Master is waiting for you in the room.”
I nodded and walked into the room.
Inside the room, the old man was sitting cross-legged on the bed. His face was ruddy, and he looked much better.
A faint aura emanated from him, indicating that his cultivation had recovered somewhat.
“Young man, you indeed did not lie to me. In these three days, my injuries have recovered a part,” the old man said excitedly.
“Your current injuries have only recovered a superficial extent. Next, I will refine the Soul Returning Pill for you.”
“Soul Returning Pill?”
“Yes, Soul Returning Pill!”
I took out three stalks of Soul Returning Grass and handed them to the old man.
The old man’s expression changed again when he saw the Soul Returning Grass.
“This! This is really Soul Returning Grass!”
He was so excited that he could barely speak.
“Okay, now you can start refining the Soul Returning Pill.”
“Young man, are you sure you want me to refine the Soul Returning Pill?”
“Of course.”
The old man calmed his excited mood, then slowly got out of bed and walked to the alchemy furnace in the center of the room.
The alchemy furnace was black all over and exuded an ancient aura.
“Young man, please give me the formula and refining techniques for the Soul Returning Pill.”
I nodded and handed the formula and refining techniques to the old man without hesitation.
The old man took the formula and refining techniques and examined them carefully.
After a while, he slowly looked up and at me.
“Young man, your formula and refining techniques are indeed exquisite. I am impressed!”
“Thank you for your compliment.”
“Young man, I will start refining the Soul Returning Pill now.”
After speaking, the old man began to prepare to refine the Soul Returning Pill.
He took out a pile of medicinal ingredients from his storage ring.
Those medicinal ingredients were all rare treasures, priceless.
The old man put the medicinal ingredients into the alchemy furnace one by one.
Then, he began to circulate his aura and activate the alchemy furnace.
A roaring flame sound immediately came from the alchemy furnace.
The Flames enveloped the entire alchemy furnace.
The old man’s face was solemn, and he concentrated on controlling the flames.
Time passed by, second by second.
The flames in the alchemy furnace became more and more intense.
The room was filled with a strong medicinal fragrance.
This medicinal fragrance invigorated people’s spirits.
“Master’s alchemy skills are indeed exquisite!” the middle-aged man praised from the side.
I remained silent, just watching.
Although I am not a alchemist, I have some understanding of the refining process.
“Although the Soul Returning Pill is a pill that brings the dead back to life, the refining process is very complicated.”
I thought to myself.
After about two hours, the flames in the alchemy furnace gradually extinguished.
The old man’s face was pale, and his body trembled.
Clearly, refining the Soul Returning Pill had consumed a lot of his aura and energy.
He slowly opened the alchemy furnace.
Suddenly, a rich medicinal fragrance filled the entire room.
Inside the alchemy furnace, a pill lay quietly.
The pill was red all over and emitted a faint glow.
“Soul Returning Pill!” the middle-aged man exclaimed excitedly.
The old man also looked at the pill with excitement, his eyes full of joy.
He reached out and carefully took out the Soul Returning Pill.
“Young man, this is the Soul Returning Pill!”
He handed the Soul Returning Pill to me.
I took the Soul Returning Pill and examined it carefully.
Although this Soul Returning Pill was not the best, it was enough to meet my requirements.
“Thank you!”
I put away the Soul Returning Pill and cupped my hands at the old man.
“Young man, you can cure my injuries now, right?”
The old man looked at me with longing.
I nodded, then took out a jade bottle from my storage ring.
This jade bottle contained a pill I had refined, called the Recovery Pill.
The Recovery Pill could help the old man recover some of his meridians. Although it could not completely heal him, it could help him regain some strength.
I poured out a Recovery Pill and handed it to the old man.
The old man swallowed it without hesitation. The next moment, a flush reappeared on his face.
His aura also became a bit stronger.
“My injuries can really be cured!” he said excitedly.
I didn’t speak, but smiled and said, “You just need to rest for three days, and then I will refine a special pill for you.”
“What pill?”
“Life Prolonging Pill!”
Upon hearing this, the old man’s expression changed again, and his breathing became rapid.
“Life Prolonging Pill? I have never heard of such a pill. Are you sure such a pill exists?”
“Yes.”
“Young man, you are not lying to me, are you?”
“You will see the result in three days.”
“Good, I believe you!”
The old man was now completely convinced by me.
He now fully believed that I could cure his injuries, and even refine a Life Prolonging Pill.
His attitude towards me had become respectful.
“Young man, what are you here for this time?”
“To refine pills.”
“What pill are you planning to refine?”
“Soul Returning Pill.”
The old man’s expression changed when he heard this, but he quickly returned to normal.
“Young man, if you can really refine the Soul Returning Pill, I am willing to give everything I have to repay you!”
“Okay, then it’s settled.”
I stood up and looked at the old man.
“I will come to find you in three days.”
After speaking, I slowly left with Lin Sijia and the others.
Seeing me leave, the middle-aged man quickly said, “Master, do you really believe him?”
“Why not?” the old man retorted.
“But he is too young, and he even said he wanted to refine a Soul Returning Pill. How is that possible!”
“What do you know, young man! The fact that he can refine a Life Prolonging Pill shows that his ability is extraordinary. Moreover, he dares to say he can refine a Soul Returning Pill, which shows that he has enough confidence!”
“But what if he can’t cure your injuries?”
“If he can’t, then I’ll just die. If he can cure me, then I’ll have made a huge profit!”
The old man was now completely convinced by me.
He knew that if I were a liar, he would have nothing to lose.
There was nothing left to lose.
However, he knew clearly that I was not a liar.
Because the pill I gave him to eat was too effective.
I took Lin Sijia and the others and slowly left the courtyard.
“Xiao Fan, do you really have a way to cure him?” Lin Sijia asked with some worry.
“Of course, otherwise do you think I was joking?”
“After all, he is an alchemist. If he can’t cure him, it will be troublesome.”
“Don’t worry, since I promised, I will definitely be able to do it.”
Now, I have a clear understanding of my abilities.
Although I am not an alchemist, I have an alchemy furnace,
and I can use the power of the alchemy furnace to refine various pills.
Therefore, I am very confident in my abilities.
“Then, where are we going now?”
“Find a place to stay, and then I need to prepare to refine pills.”
“Okay.”
Lin Sijia immediately agreed.
We found a room in a nearby inn to stay.
As soon as we settled in, Lin Sijia eagerly asked, “Xiao Fan, are you really planning to refine the Soul Returning Pill?”
“Of course, I already promised him.”
“But you don’t have the herbs for the Soul Returning Pill!”
“I will find a way.”
Now, I have a clear goal.
That is to find the herbs for refining the Soul Returning Pill.
If I remember correctly, refining the Soul Returning Pill requires a special herb called the Soul Returning Grass.
The Soul Returning Grass is a herb that grows in extremely yin places and is extremely rare.
Moreover, the Soul Returning Grass has a characteristic: it can only grow in extremely yin places, and it will wither immediately upon leaving.
Therefore, it is very difficult to find the Soul Returning Grass.
“Soul Returning Grass, where should I look for it?”
Now, I have no clue.
If I can find the Soul Returning Grass, then I can refine the Soul Returning Pill.
“Xiao Fan, what are you thinking about?”
“I’m thinking about the Soul Returning Grass.”
“Soul Returning Grass? What is that?”
Lin Sijia obviously had never heard of the Soul Returning Grass.
“The Soul Returning Grass is a herb that grows in extremely yin places and can be used to refine the Soul Returning Pill.”
“Extremely yin place? What kind of place is that?”
“An extremely yin place is a place with extremely heavy yin energy, usually places like graveyards.”
“Ah! A graveyard!”
Lin Sijia’s face instantly turned pale.
“Don’t be scared. The Soul Returning Grass doesn’t grow in graveyards. It just grows in places with heavy yin energy.”
“Then, where are there places with heavy yin energy?”
“There shouldn’t be any in this city.”
I shook my head and then looked out the window.
The sky was gradually getting dark.
“Let’s go out of the city and take a look!”
“Go out of the city?”
Lin Sijia was a little scared.
“Don’t worry, with me here, nothing will happen.”
I smiled, then took Lin Sijia’s hand and walked out of the inn.
We walked on the street, and the crowd on the street gradually thinned out.
We walked all the way to the city gate, which was already closed.
“What should we do? The city gate is closed,” Lin Sijia said anxiously.
“It’s okay, I have a way.”
I took out a token and handed it to the soldier guarding the city gate.
The soldier took the token and looked at it, his expression instantly changed.
He hurriedly opened the city gate and said respectfully to me, “Master, please!”
I took Lin Sijia and the others and walked out of the city gate.
Outside the city gate was a desolate piece of land.
“Xiao Fan, where are we going now?”
“We’re going north. There’s a barren mountain there, maybe we can find the Soul Returning Grass.”
“Barren mountain?”
“Yes, barren mountain.”
We walked north for about half an hour and arrived at a barren mountain.
This barren mountain was bare, with no trees, looking very desolate.
Moreover, the yin energy here was indeed very heavy.
“Xiao Fan, the yin energy here is so heavy!” Lin Sijia said fearfully.
“It’s okay, stay close to me.”
We entered the barren mountain and began to search for the Soul Returning Grass.
The Soul Returning Grass is a dark herb, with serrated leaves, and looks unremarkable.
We searched for a long time but couldn’t find the Soul Returning Grass.
“Xiao Fan, did we come to the wrong place?”
“Impossible, the yin energy here is so heavy, there must be Soul Returning Grass.”
I shook my head and continued to walk forward.
After walking for a while, I felt a faint fluctuation.
The fluctuation was very weak, and if my senses weren’t sharp, I wouldn’t have noticed it at all.
I immediately walked in the direction from which the fluctuation came.
After walking for a few hundred meters, I saw a black herb.
That herb was the Soul Returning Grass!
“Soul Returning Grass!” Lin Sijia shouted excitedly.
The Soul Returning Grass grew on a black stone and looked unremarkable.
I immediately stepped forward and carefully picked the Soul Returning Grass.
After being picked, the Soul Returning Grass did not wither, which meant that the yin energy here was enough for it to grow.
“That’s great! We finally found it!” Lin Sijia exclaimed excitedly.
“Don’t be happy too early. This is only one Soul Returning Grass. Refining the Soul Returning Pill requires three Soul Returning Grass.”
“Three?”
Lin Sijia’s face turned pale again.
“Yes, the herbs for the Soul Returning Pill are not so easy to find.”
I started searching again.
With the experience of the first Soul Returning Grass, my search became much easier.
Soon, I found the second Soul Returning Grass.
The second Soul Returning Grass grew under a dead tree, and it was impossible to find it without careful observation.
I carefully picked it.
“Haha! Two!” Lin Sijia cheered excitedly.
“Only one more left!”
We continued to walk forward. After about half an hour, we finally found the last Soul Returning Grass.
The last Soul Returning Grass grew in a patch of black soil and looked like withered weeds.
I carefully picked it.
The three Soul Returning Grass were finally collected.
“That’s great! Xiao Fan, you are amazing!” Lin Sijia hugged me excitedly.
I smiled and said, “Let’s go back.”
We retraced our steps and left the barren mountain.
When we returned to the inn, it was already deep night.
“Xiao Fan, are we going to refine the Soul Returning Pill now?”
“No, the Soul Returning Pill is not easy to refine. We need to wait three days.”
“Why?”
“Because the herbs for the Soul Returning Pill need three days to completely fuse.”
Lin Sijia nodded and asked no more questions.
Three days later.
I came to the alchemist’s courtyard again.
The middle-aged man saw me and quickly stepped forward.
“Master Xiao Fan, you are finally here!”
“Where is your master?”
“My master is waiting for you in the room.”
I nodded and walked into the room.
In the room, the old man was sitting cross-legged on the bed. His complexion was ruddy, and his spirit had improved significantly.
A faint aura emanated from him, indicating that his cultivation had recovered somewhat.
“Young man, you did not lie to this old man. In the past three days, this old man’s injuries have recovered a part,” the old man said excitedly.
“Your current injuries have only recovered a superficial level. Next, I will refine the Soul Returning Pill for you.”
“Soul Returning Pill?”
“Yes, Soul Returning Pill!”
I took out three stalks of Soul Returning Grass and handed them to the old man.
The old man’s expression changed again when he saw the Soul Returning Grass.
“This! This is really Soul Returning Grass!”
He was so excited that he spoke incoherently.
“Alright, now you can start refining the Soul Returning Pill.”
“Young man, are you sure you want this old man to refine the Soul Returning Pill?”
“Of course.”
The old man calmed his agitated mood, then slowly got off the bed and walked to the alchemy furnace in the center of the room.
The alchemy furnace was entirely black and exuded an ancient aura.
“Young man, please give me the formula and refining technique for the Soul Returning Pill.”
I nodded and handed over the formula and refining technique without hesitation.
The old man took the formula and refining technique and examined it carefully.
After a long while, he slowly raised his head and looked at me.
“Young man, your formula and refining technique are truly exquisite. I am impressed!”
“Thank you for your praise.”
“Young man, this old man will start refining the Soul Returning Pill now.”
After saying that, the old man began to prepare to refine the Soul Returning Pill.
He took out a pile of herbs from his storage ring.
These herbs were all rare treasures, priceless.
The old man put the herbs into the alchemy furnace one by one.
Then, he circulated his aura and activated the alchemy furnace.
Immediately, the sound of roaring flames came from the alchemy furnace.
Flames enveloped the entire alchemy furnace.
The old man’s expression was solemn as he focused on controlling the flames.
Time ticked by, second by second.
The flames in the alchemy furnace became more and more vigorous.
A rich medicinal fragrance filled the room.
This medicinal fragrance invigorated the spirit of anyone who smelled it.
“Master’s alchemy skills are truly exquisite!” the middle-aged man praised from the side.
I remained silent, just watching quietly.
Although I am not an alchemist, I have a certain understanding of the refining process.
“Although the Soul Returning Pill is a pill that can bring the dead back to life, the refining process is very complicated,” I thought to myself.
After about two hours, the flames in the alchemy furnace gradually extinguished.
The old man’s face was pale, and his body trembled.
Obviously, refining the Soul Returning Pill consumed a lot of his aura and energy.
He slowly opened the alchemy furnace.
Instantly, a rich medicinal fragrance filled the entire room.
In the alchemy furnace lay a pill quietly.
The pill was red all over and emitted a faint glow.
“Soul Returning Pill!” the middle-aged man exclaimed excitedly.
The old man also looked at the pill excitedly, his eyes filled with joy.
He reached out and carefully took out the Soul Returning Pill.
“Young man, this is the Soul Returning Pill!”
He handed the Soul Returning Pill to me.
I took the Soul Returning Pill and examined it carefully.
Although this Soul Returning Pill was not the best, it was sufficient to meet my requirements.
“Thank you!”
I put away the Soul Returning Pill and cupped my hands to the old man.
“Young man, you can cure this old man’s injuries now, right!”
The old man looked at me with longing.
I nodded, then took out a jade bottle from my storage ring.
This jade bottle contained a pill that she had refined, called the Recovery Pill.
The Recovery Pill could help the old man recover some of his meridians. Although it could not completely heal him, it could help him recover some strength.
I poured out a Recovery Pill and handed it to the old man.
The old man swallowed it without hesitation. The next moment, a blush reappeared on his face.
His aura also became more vigorous.
“This old man’s injuries can really be cured!” he said excitedly.
I didn’t say anything, just smiled and said, “You only need to recuperate for three days, and then I will refine a special pill for you.”
“What pill?”
“Life-Extending Pill!”
The old man’s expression changed again upon hearing this, and his breathing became rapid.
“Life-Extending Pill? This old man has never heard of such a pill. Are you sure you have such a pill?”
“Yes.”
“Young man, you really aren’t lying to this old man?”
“You will see the result in three days.”
“Okay, this old man believes you!”
The old man was now completely convinced by me.
He now fully believed that I could cure his injuries and even refine the Life-Extending Pill.
His attitude towards me had become respectful.
“Young man, what brings you here this time?”
“To refine pills.”
“What pill are you planning to refine?”
“Soul Returning Pill.”
The old man’s expression changed when he heard this, but he quickly returned to normal.
“Young man, if you can really refine the Soul Returning Pill, this old man is willing to give everything he has to repay you!”
“Okay, it’s settled then.”
I stood up and looked at the old man.
“I will come to find you in three days.”
After saying that, I slowly left with Lin Sijia and the others.
Seeing me leave, the middle-aged man quickly said, “Master, do you really believe him?”
“Why not?” the old man asked back.
“But, he is too young, and he also said he wanted to refine some Soul Returning Pill. How is that possible!”
“Young man, what do you know! The fact that he can refine the Life-Extending Pill shows that his abilities are extraordinary. Moreover, he dares to say he will refine the Soul Returning Pill, which shows that he has enough confidence!”
“But what if he can’t cure your injuries?”
“If he can’t cure them, it’s nothing more than death. If he can cure them, then this old man has made a big profit!”
The old man was now completely convinced by me.
He knew that if I were a liar, he would have nothing to lose.
But he knew clearly that I was not a liar.
Because the pills I gave him were too effective.
I slowly left the courtyard with Lin Sijia and the others.
“Xiao Fan, do you really have a way to cure him?” Lin Sijia asked worriedly.
“Of course, or do you think I’m joking?”
“He is a alchemist after all, if he can’t cure him, it will be troublesome.”
“Don’t worry, since I promised, I will definitely be able to do it.”
I now have a very clear understanding of my own abilities.
Although I am not an alchemist, I have a alchemy furnace, and I can also refine various pills by borrowing the power of the alchemy furnace.
Therefore, I am very confident in my abilities.
“Then, where are we going now?”
“Find a place to stay, and then, I need to prepare to refine pills.”
“Good.”
Lin Sijia immediately agreed.
We found a room in a nearby inn and settled down.
As soon as we moved in, Lin Sijia couldn’t wait to ask, “Xiao Fan, are you really planning to refine the Soul Returning Pill?”
“Of course, I’ve already promised him.”
“But you don’t have the medicinal materials for the Soul Returning Pill!”
“I will find a way.”
I now have a very clear goal.
That is, to find the medicinal materials for refining the Soul Returning Pill.
If I remember correctly, refining the Soul Returning Pill requires a special medicinal material called the Soul Returning Grass.
Soul Returning Grass is a herb that grows in extremely Yin places and is extremely rare.
Moreover, Soul Returning Grass has a characteristic, which is that it can only grow in extremely Yin places. Once it leaves extremely Yin places, it will wither immediately.
Therefore, it is very difficult to find Soul Returning Grass.
“Soul Returning Grass, where should I look for it?”
I now have no clue.
If I can find the Soul Returning Grass, I can refine the Soul Returning Pill.
“Xiao Fan, what are you thinking about?”
“I’m thinking about the Soul Returning Grass.”
“Soul Returning Grass? What is that?”
Lin Sijia obviously had never heard of Soul Returning Grass.
“Soul Returning Grass is a herb that grows in extremely Yin places and can be used to refine the Soul Returning Pill.”
“Extremely Yin place? What kind of place is that?”
“Extremely Yin place is a place with extremely heavy Yin energy, usually a graveyard or something like that.”
“Ah! A graveyard!”
Lin Sijia’s face instantly turned pale.
“Don’t be afraid, Soul Returning Grass doesn’t grow in graveyards, it just grows in places with heavy Yin energy.”
“Then, where is there a place with heavy Yin energy?”
“I don’t think there is any in this city.”
I shook my head and looked out the window.
Now, the sky was gradually darkening.
“Let’s go out of the city and take a look!”
“Outside the city?”
Lin Sijia was a little scared.
“Don’t worry, with me here, nothing will happen.”
I smiled, then took Lin Sijia’s hand and walked out of the inn.
We walked on the street, and the crowd on the street gradually thinned out.
We walked all the way to the city gate, which had already been closed.
“What should we do? The city gate is closed,” Lin Sijia said anxiously.
“It’s okay, I have a way.”
I took out a token and handed it to the soldier guarding the city gate.
The soldier took the token and looked at it, his expression changed instantly.
He quickly opened the city gate and said to me respectfully, “Master, please!”
I took Lin Sijia and the others out of the city gate.
Outside the city gate was a barren land.
“Xiao Fan, where are we going now?”
“We’ll go north, there’s a barren mountain there, maybe we can find Soul Returning Grass.”
“Barren mountain?”
“Yes, barren mountain.”
We walked all the way north, and after about half an hour, we arrived at a barren mountain.
This barren mountain was bare, without a single tree, and looked very desolate.
Moreover, the Yin energy here was indeed very heavy.
“Xiao Fan, the Yin energy here is so heavy!” Lin Sijia said with some fear.
“It’s okay, stay close to me.”
We entered the barren mountain and began to search for Soul Returning Grass.
Soul Returning Grass is a herb that is black all over, with sawtooth-shaped leaves, and looks very unremarkable.
We searched for a long time but couldn’t find any Soul Returning Grass.
“Xiao Fan, did we look in the wrong place?”
“Impossible, the Yin energy here is so heavy, there must be Soul Returning Grass.”
I shook my head and continued to walk forward.
After walking for a short while, I felt a faint fluctuation.
The fluctuation was very weak, and if my senses were not keen enough, I would not have noticed it at all.
I immediately walked in the direction of the fluctuation.
After walking for a few hundred meters, I saw a black herb.
That herb was precisely the Soul Returning Grass!
“Soul Returning Grass!” Lin Sijia shouted excitedly.
The Soul Returning Grass grew on a piece of black stone and looked very unremarkable.
I immediately stepped forward and carefully picked the Soul Returning Grass.
After picking the Soul Returning Grass, it did not wither, which indicated that the Yin energy here was sufficient for it to grow.
“Great! We finally found it!” Lin Sijia said excitedly.
“Don’t get happy too soon, this is only one Soul Returning Grass, and three Soul Returning Grass are needed to refine the Soul Returning Pill.”
“Three?”
Lin Sijia’s face turned pale again.
“Yes, the medicinal materials for the Soul Returning Pill are not so easy to find.”
I started searching again.
With the experience of the first Soul Returning Grass, my search became much easier.
Soon, I found the second Soul Returning Grass.
The second Soul Returning Grass grew under a dead tree, and it was impossible to find if you didn’t look carefully.
I carefully picked it.
“Haha! Two already!” Lin Sijia cheered excitedly.
“Only one left!”
We continued to walk forward. After about half an hour, we finally found the last Soul Returning Grass.
The last Soul Returning Grass grew in a patch of black soil and looked like withered weeds.
I carefully picked it.
Three Soul Returning Grass were finally gathered.
“Great! Xiao Fan, you are so amazing!” Lin Sijia hugged me excitedly.
I smiled and said, “Let’s go, let’s go back.”
We returned the way we came and walked out of the barren mountain.
When we returned to the inn, it was already deep night.
“Xiao Fan, are we going to start refining the Soul Returning Pill now?”
“No, the Soul Returning Pill is not so easy to refine, it needs to wait three days.”
“Why?”
“Because the medicinal materials for the Soul Returning Pill need three days to completely blend.”
Lin Sijia nodded and asked no more questions.
Three days later.
I came to the alchemist’s courtyard again.
The middle-aged man saw me and quickly stepped forward.
“Master Xiao Fan, you’re finally here!”
“Where is your master?”
“Master is waiting for you in the room.”
I nodded and walked into the room.
In the room, the old man was sitting cross-legged on the bed. His complexion was ruddy, and his spirits were much better.
A faint aura emanated from him, indicating that his cultivation had recovered somewhat.
“Young man, you didn’t lie to this old man. In the past three days, my injuries have recovered a part,” the old man said excitedly.
“Your current injuries have only recovered a little bit. Next, I will refine the Soul Returning Pill for you.”
“Soul Returning Pill?”
“Yes, Soul Returning Pill!”
I took out three Soul Returning Grass and handed them to the old man.
The old man’s expression changed again when he saw the Soul Returning Grass.
“This! This is really Soul Returning Grass!”
He was so excited that he could not speak clearly.
“Alright, now you can start refining the Soul Returning Pill.”
“Young man, are you sure you want this old man to refine the Soul Returning Pill?”
“Of course.”
The old man calmed his excited mood, then slowly got out of bed and came to the alchemy furnace in the center of the room.
The alchemy furnace was black all over, exuding an ancient aura.
“Young man, please give me the prescription and refining method for the Soul Returning Pill.”
I nodded and handed the prescription and refining method to the old man without hesitation.
The old man took the prescription and refining method and looked at it carefully.
After a while, he slowly raised his head and looked at me.
“Young man, your prescription and refining method are indeed exquisite and unique. This old man admires it!”
“Thank you for your praise.”
“Young man, this old man will start refining the Soul Returning Pill now.”
After saying that, the old man began to prepare to refine the Soul Returning Pill.
He took out a pile of medicinal materials from his storage ring.
Those medicinal materials were all rare treasures, worth a fortune.
The old man put the medicinal materials into the alchemy furnace one by one.
Then, he began to circulate his breath and activate the alchemy furnace.
The sound of roaring flames immediately came from the alchemy furnace.
Flames engulfed the entire alchemy furnace.
The old man’s face was solemn, and he concentrated on controlling the flames.
Time passed second by second.
The flames in the alchemy furnace grew more and more vigorous.
A rich medicinal fragrance filled the room.
This medicinal fragrance invigorated people’s spirits.
“My master’s alchemy skills are indeed exquisite!” the middle-aged man praised from the side.
I did not speak, just watched quietly.
Although I am not an alchemist, I still have some understanding of the refining process.
“Although the Soul Returning Pill is a resurrection pill, the refining process is very complex.”
I thought to myself.
After about two hours, the flames in the alchemy furnace gradually extinguished.
The old man’s face was pale, and his body trembled.
Obviously, refining the Soul Returning Pill consumed a lot of his energy and spirit.
He slowly opened the alchemy furnace.
Instantly, a rich medicinal fragrance filled the entire room.
In the alchemy furnace, a pill lay quietly.
The pill was red all over and emitted a faint light.
“Soul Returning Pill!” the middle-aged man shouted excitedly.
The old man also looked at the pill excitedly, his eyes filled with joy.
He reached out and carefully took out the Soul Returning Pill.
“Young man, this is the Soul Returning Pill!”
He handed the Soul Returning Pill to me.
I took the Soul Returning Pill and looked at it carefully.
Although this Soul Returning Pill was not the best, it was sufficient to meet my requirements.
“Thank you!”
I put away the Soul Returning Pill and cupped my hands to the old man.
“Young man, you can cure this old man’s injuries now, right!”
The old man looked at me with yearning.
I nodded, then took out a jade bottle from my storage ring.
This jade bottle contained a pill I had refined, called the Recovery Pill.
The Recovery Pill could help the old man restore some of his meridians. Although it could not completely heal him, it could help him recover some strength.
I poured out a Recovery Pill and handed it to the old man.
The old man swallowed it without hesitation. The next moment, a flush reappeared on his face.
His aura also became stronger.
“My injuries can really be cured!” he said excitedly.
I didn’t speak, just smiled and said, “You just need to recuperate for three days, and then I will refine a special pill for you.”
“What pill?”
“Longevity Pill!”
The old man’s face changed again when he heard this, and his breathing became rapid.
“Longevity Pill? This pill… this old man has never heard of it. Are you sure there is such a pill?”
“Yes.”
“Young man, you really didn’t lie to this old man?”
“You will see the result in three days.”
“Okay, this old man believes you!”
The old man was now completely convinced by me.
He now fully believed that I could cure his injuries and even refine a Longevity Pill.
His attitude towards me also became respectful.
“Young man, why have you come this time?”
“For refining pills.”
“May I ask what pill you intend to refine?”
“Soul Returning Pill.”
The old man’s expression changed when he heard this, but he quickly returned to normal.
“Young man, if you can really refine the Soul Returning Pill, this old man is willing to give everything he has to repay you!”
“Okay, it’s settled then.”
I stood up and looked at the old man.
“I will come to see you in three days.”
After saying that, I left with Lin Sijia them.
Seeing me leave, the middle-aged man quickly said, “Master… do you really believe him?”
“Otherwise?” the old man retorted.
“But he’s too young, and he even claims to refine some Soul Returning Pill, how is that possible!”
“Young man, what do you know! He can refine the Longevity Pill, which shows that his abilities are extraordinary. Moreover, he dares to claim to refine the Soul Returning Pill, which shows that he has enough confidence!”
“But, what if he can’t cure your injuries?”
“If he can’t cure them, at worst, I’ll die. If he can really cure them, then this old man has made a huge profit!”
The old man was now completely convinced by me.
He knew that if I was a liar, then he would have nothing to lose.
But he knew clearly that I was not a liar.
Because the pills I gave him were too effective.
