Chapter 30: Mother’s Blood Elixir
By Gu Zhenren
June 18, 2014
“How is this possible? He actually refined a Supreme grade Pill!” Many who had doubted Chu Yun looked up at the sky, seeing the sky filled with Dan Qi and Pill Aura, their faces full of shock.
“Only an Alchemy Grandmaster can refine a Supreme grade Pill. Is he, Yun Wuming, already an Alchemy Grandmaster?” The Alchemists were all extremely surprised.
“Unfortunately, it lacks the divine essence. It’s not a legendary Supreme grade Pill. At most, it can be considered semi-Supreme grade,” an elder ancestor of the Yun Family, who arrived before Chu Yun, sighed while stroking his beard.
In front of this ancestor, even the Clan Leader of the Yun Family had to be cautious.
A semi-Supreme grade Pill!
Even so, the Yun Family was shaken to its core.
“Semi-Supreme grade isn’t that impressive. If I used those expensive medicinal ingredients, I might be able to refine one too,” some people sneered, their envy palpable.
“This has caused a sensation. Regardless of whether the Pill is effective, he has succeeded!” Some people’s eyes gleamed as they exclaimed in admiration.
“A genius! This is an alchemy prodigy not inferior to Yun Baishen.” More people marveled.
Yun Wuming refined a semi-Supreme grade Pill! Although it wasn’t Supreme grade, merely being associated with the term “Supreme grade” proved his success.
The moment the Pill was formed, all those who had been waiting to see him fail almost had their eyeballs pop out in shock.
All criticism ceased abruptly. Chu Yun used facts and strength to suppress all the undercurrents.
“Brother Wuming, you’re so dashing!” Yun Xiaoai exuberantly jumped up and down.
“A good Pill, a marvelous Pill! You’ve succeeded,” Yun Baishen said with great emotion as he took the nine-colored Pill from Chu Yun’s hand.
For him, this was an unexpected but perfect outcome.
Chu Yun, however, shook his head, “Pills are for treating illnesses; their grade is not important. Only by healing Moon Frost King’s heart ailment can it be considered a success.”
Yun Baishen nodded repeatedly, “That makes sense. I’ll send the Pill over now.”
He was full of anticipation. This was a semi-Supreme grade Pill! In Yun Baishen’s mind, the chance, which was originally only a sliver, had now expanded to a ten percent possibility.
“Wait, this Pill doesn’t have a name yet. Please give it a name!” Yun Baishen suddenly turned back after taking a few steps, asking with a solemn expression.
In Danzhou, naming a new Pill was a glorious event and a cherished tradition of Danzhou.
The crowd that had gathered around them all became solemn.
At this moment, countless gazes were focused on Chu Yun.
This was a glorious moment; some people even had tears in their eyes. They had personally witnessed the birth of a brand new Pill, a new semi-Supreme grade Pill. They couldn’t help but feel proud, a story to tell for a lifetime.
Imagine telling people from other families, “Hey, did you know our Yun Family has a genius? He developed a new Pill, a semi-Supreme grade one, before he was twenty!” Then, they would have to feign indifference while secretly envying and coveting.
Or boasting to their grandchildren in their old age, “Back then, the Dan Qi was like clouds, covering Heaven and Earth. The Pill Aura was like divine swords, piercing the nine heavens. It was the aura of a Supreme grade Pill! As Alchemists, seeing such a sight once in our lives was worth it!”
And, “You want to know the name of this Pill? Haha, how could I not know the Pill’s name?! I was there when the great Yun Wuming named this Pill!”
Countless people were already imagining such scenarios.
So, when Chu Yun spoke, they all perked up their ears, listening intently.
“A name?” Chu Yun rubbed his chin, finding it somewhat unnecessary. He had only refined one such Pill, and it would be consumed by Moon Frost King soon. What was the point of a name?
He was anxious, wishing his mother could take the Pill immediately. He cared nothing for empty fame.
“Let’s just call it Pill No. 1,” Chu Yun said casually, waving his hand.
The crowd was stunned.
The scene that played out in everyone’s minds was: “So, you want to know the name of this Pill? Haha, how could I not know the Pill’s name?! I was there when the great Yun Wuming named this Pill! Listen carefully, the name of this Pill is the incredibly famous, thunderously renowned – Pill. Number. One… Pill No. 1…” Silence fell over the scene.
What kind of name was this?! It was utterly lame!
Countless people sighed in their hearts.
Yun Baishen’s expression was also peculiar. After a moment of hesitation, he said, “Although naming is your privilege, this Pill name is too casual. Let’s pick another one, something with some meaning.”
“Oh, then let’s call it Super Tonic Pill,” Chu Yun replied immediately.
The crowd collapsed in laughter.
This name was too colloquial.
“Still not satisfied?” Chu Yun asked impatiently, seeing their expressions. “Let’s change it again. Today is the tenth of May, right? Let’s call it May 10th Pill.”
Many people covered their faces upon hearing this, silently mourning for this semi-Supreme grade Pill. It was truly pitiful to have such a Refiner.
“May 10th, isn’t that Mother’s Day? May 10th Pill is still too vulgar. How about calling it Mother’s Blood Elixir?” Yun Baishen suggested after some thought.
Everyone nodded repeatedly. Although the Pill name lacked grandeur, it was catchy and meaningful.
Chu Yun’s heart trembled. He was unaware of Danzhou’s festival customs. He only felt that this name was too fitting, and a complex, indescribable feeling welled up within him.
“Then let’s call it Mother’s Blood Elixir,” he said, waving his hand, barely maintaining a casual expression.
That night.
The Yun siblings excitedly found Chu Yun.
“The medicinal effect is very good. After Aunt took it, she didn’t vomit blood today, only had chest pain. Brother Wuming, you’re truly amazing, truly incredible!” Yun Xiaoai’s eyes sparkled as she chattered like a little sparrow, overjoyed.
Yun Baishen bowed to Chu Yun, “My sister and I will forever be indebted to your kindness!”
“You’re too kind. I only did what I could,” Chu Yun helped Yun Baishen up. The Yun siblings’ plea for their mother had earned them Chu Yun’s favor. But Chu Yun soon frowned, “So, the heart ailment is not completely cured?”
Yun Baishen’s expression turned solemn with respect. Chu Yun was not related to Moon Frost King, yet he cared so much. This showed that he truly took this matter to heart, cared for others, and had no intention of boasting.
Yun Baishen sighed and was about to shake his head when his sister interjected, “How could it be cured so quickly? Aunt has taken several semi-Supreme grade Pills over the past forty years, all purchased from outside by the Family. However, the Pill you refined, Brother Wuming, has the best medicinal effect. Aunt said she felt extremely comfortable after taking it. Brother Wuming, when can you refine more?”
Heart ailments are difficult to treat, belonging to the most complex of difficult illnesses.
Every heart ailment is unique.
Treating a heart ailment does not depend on the Pill’s grade or whether the Alchemist is a Master or a Grandmaster. It depends solely on whether the treatment is precisely targeted.
There are many examples in Danzhou where heart conditions, which Masters and even Grandmasters were helpless against, were coincidentally cured by an unknown individual.
Hearing Yun Xiaoai’s words, Chu Yun’s expression darkened.
He slowly shook his head, his voice filled with suppressed emotion, “I originally intended to refine a Pill that would take effect immediately and cure Moon Frost King. Now that I’ve failed, refining more Pills will also be ineffective.”
“How is that a failure? Brother Wuming is the most successful physician now,” Yun Xiaoai pouted in protest.
“Not achieving the original goal is failure,” Chu Yun sighed, somewhat disappointed.
Yun Xiaoai fell silent. She realized that Chu Yun was truly too similar to Yun Baishen. Both were extremely demanding of themselves and unwilling to compromise easily.
“I’ve decided to refine the Pill again!” After a moment of silence, Chu Yun declared with a decisive tone, full of resolve.
The Yun siblings exchanged glances, a mixture of surprise and joy.
“Brother Wuming, you’ve seen the current situation. When you are in a high position, the fall is even more painful. Heart ailments are difficult to cure, and any mistake leads to failure. You…” Yun Baishen hesitated before gently advising.
Chu Yun waved his hand, “There’s no need to persuade me on this matter. Since I promised to help, how can I give up halfway? I am not that kind of person. Since I agreed, I will not rest until Moon Frost King’s heart ailment is cured.”
Upon hearing this, Yun Baishen’s respect deepened.
Yun Xiaoai’s eyes shone even brighter, and an undisguised look of admiration and respect was evident in her gaze towards Chu Yun.
She was right about him. This Brother Wuming was truly responsible!
“You two should go. I need to study this carefully and see if I can find another approach,” Chu Yun waved them away.
The Yun siblings showed no displeasure. Instead, they marveled even more at Chu Yun’s decisive and resolute style.
“If you encounter any difficulties with medicinal ingredients, come to me,” Yun Baishen instructed before leaving, then he chuckled, “But after you refined a semi-Supreme grade Pill today, I doubt the medicinal ingredient inventory will give you any trouble anymore. Goodbye.”
“No need to see you out.”
With a bang, Chu Yun directly closed the door, entering seclusion and refusing all visitors.
“What’s going on? He’s in seclusion today!”
“What are we going to do…”
A large group of people who had heard the news, eagerly hoping to visit Chu Yun. No matter what, forming a connection with this rising alchemy genius would be beneficial and harmless.
However, upon reaching Chu Yun’s residence, they were all blocked at the door.
“Master Wuming truly has character. At such a young age, he is indifferent to fame and fortune. He’s not simple,” some people sighed, shaking their heads, and had no choice but to turn back.
“This person is truly arrogant. He just luckily refined a Pill, and now he acts like nobody else matters?” Some people strongly disliked Chu Yun’s attitude and gossiped about him all the way back.
“I heard the Pill’s medicinal effect was quite good this time, but he wants to strive for more and completely cure Moon Frost King’s heart ailment,” someone chimed in, their tone laced with vinegar.
“Hmph! Does he really think he’s omnipotent? The Yun Family has been helpless for over forty years. He’s just a young man who’s eaten less salt than many people have eaten rice. It seems refining this Pill has made him too bold. I’ll wait and see him make a fool of himself.”
(To be continued)
