Gazing at Xiao Yan’s dumbfounded expression, Elder Pharmacist smiled. He knew how shocking these three materials were to Xiao Yan; thus, he was not surprised and consoled him with a smile: “These things are incredibly difficult to obtain, so as I said, there’s no rush. I’m very pleased that you have this intention. We still have time, let’s take it slowly.” Gradually, Xiao Yan’s face returned to normal. After a moment, he sighed bitterly, feeling dizzy. The essence blood of a seventh-grade magical beast was equivalent to that of a superpower at the Battle Sect level. The essence blood was the core of a magical beast’s survival and growth, just like the blood and bone marrow in a human body. If it were extracted from a magical beast, the latter would naturally lose its life. Therefore, to obtain the essence blood of a seventh-grade magical beast, one had to kill a super-magical beast that could match a Battle Sect. Such a magical beast, Xiao Yan had never even seen once since his birth, much less killed one.
The bones of a Battle Sect expert also left Xiao Yan speechless. These experts roamed the world, and those who reached their level often possessed substantial forces. When they died, if their remains were not destroyed, they would be meticulously preserved and hidden. If someone dared to touch their ancestor’s bones, even if there was a huge disparity in strength, the families would band together to seek revenge. Thus, this material was also extremely troublesome to obtain.
As for the so-called Bone Blood Reintegration Pill, it was no simple matter either. A peak-grade 7 medicinal pill, even Elder Pharmacist, using all his might, could not guarantee success, much less find the rare ingredients required to refine such a pill. Collecting these ingredients would be another great hassle.
Nodding reluctantly, Xiao Yan sighed, “I’ll keep this in mind and will try to find a way to get all three materials in the future.”
Elder Pharmacist smiled and said, “If we were crafting a body for a common soul, it wouldn’t be so complicated. But the stronger the soul, the more stringent the requirements for the body. My soul strength is quite formidable now, so without a powerful body, my soul might burst the new body upon entering.”
“However, if you manage to gather these materials and successfully craft a body for my soul, and after my soul fuses with the new body, my strength should exceed that of my peak period. After all, my current soul strength is much stronger than before.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan was slightly pleased. From the names used by Su Qian and others, he could guess that Elder Pharmacist had once been a genuine Dou Zun. If he were stronger than a Dou Zun, wouldn’t that make him a fabled Dou Sheng?
Seeing Xiao Yan’s joy on his face, Elder Pharmacist seemed to have guessed something and shook his head helplessly, “Don’t dream too much. Do you think it’s that easy to become a Dou Sheng? If I really had that strength, even if I went directly to your little girlfriend’s family to propose, they would treat me with respect.”
Xiao Yan was stunned, and his heart was slightly shaken. From Elder Pharmacist’s words, he could sense the might of Xuner’s mysterious clan. Even Elder Pharmacist needed to reach the Dou Sheng level to be taken seriously by them. This meant that just being a Dou Zun was not enough to earn their respect.
Xiao Yan frowned deeply, sighing internally. What kind of clan was Xuner’s? Even a Dou Zun, at the pinnacle of the continent’s power pyramid, was wary of them.
“It seems I still have a long way to go…”
“Enough, young man, don’t overthink it. With your talent, I believe you will eventually be worthy of your little girlfriend. Ha-ha, a Dou Wang at twenty—such an achievement, though not unique, is enough to outshine countless others.”
Looking at Xiao Yan’s changing expression, Elder Pharmacist smiled and comforted him.
Xiao Yan nodded slightly, looking up at Elder Pharmacist, his lips moving as if he wanted to say something.
“I know you’re very interested in your little girlfriend’s clan, but there’s no point telling you now. The only thing I can tell you is that their clan is ancient and possesses terrifying power and extraordinary, special talents… Young man, the Dou Qi continent is vast. What you’ve experienced so far is just the tip of the iceberg. In the future, you will gradually discover that this boundless land is even more marvelous than you imagine.”
As if knowing what Xiao Yan was going to ask, Elder Pharmacist shook his head and chuckled.
Taking a deep, chilly breath, Xiao Yan suppressed his agitation and nodded, his face regaining its usual calmness.
“For now, focus on healing. You’ve exhausted yourself awakening me, and continuing like this will damage your strength.”
Elder Pharmacist patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder and smiled.
Xiao Yan nodded, hesitated for a moment, then suddenly took out a scroll and a strange-looking jade bottle from his storage ring. Inside the bottle lay a pill that resembled solidified blood.
“Hmm? This medicine bottle has an energy seal? And this pill…”
When the jade bottle appeared, Elder Pharmacist’s gaze fixed on it, especially on the crimson pill. His aged face grew grave as he asked in a low voice, “Teacher, is this the Life-Devouring Pill you mentioned?”
Xiao Yan’s face was very serious, lowering his voice so that only they could hear. “It really is this thing.”
Eldery Pharmacist narrowed his eyes, taking a deep, cold breath. From the appearance of the blood-colored pill and the energy-sealed bottle, he had already suspected it.
“How did you get this? As far as I know, this pill vanished mysteriously along with its creator many years ago.”
Elder Pharmacist frowned, his gaze turning to the scroll. “Is this the recipe?”
“Yes, this is the Life-Devouring Pill’s recipe,” Xiao Yan nodded, his voice filled with frustration. “My second brother found this in the mountains, and that’s why I’m asking for your help.”
“Don’t tell me your second brother took this pill?” Eldery Pharmacist asked with a bitter smile. Seeing Xiao Yan’s even more frustrated expression, he rubbed his temple, sighing. “Though the Life-Devouring Pill can make one a Dou Wang in a short time, it is at the cost of one’s lifespan. Those who take this pill rarely live beyond three years.”
“My second brother has only one year left to live.”
Xiao Yan’s face darkened, speaking in a low voice. “When I fell into the earth, he thought I was dead and, in despair over our unavenged family, he took the risk of consuming the Life-Devouring Pill.”
Elder Pharmacist sighed, wondering why the Xiao family members were so reckless. “Teacher, is there no way to neutralize the Life-Devouring Pill?”
Xiao Yan looked at Elder Pharmacist, his eyes eager and expectant.
Meeting Xiao Yan’s earnest gaze, Elder Pharmacist fell silent. This Life-Devouring Pill was the masterpiece of a former Alchemist Master, causing a stir when it was created. To break its effect was no easy task.
After a long silence, seeing Xiao Yan’s growing disappointment, Elder Pharmacist finally spoke, “Everything has its counter. For every poison, there is an antidote. Though I’m not entirely sure if I can neutralize this Life-Devouring Pill, we can try.”
Relieved that Elder Pharmacist didn’t outright dismiss the hope, Xiao Yan handed over the scroll and the jade bottle, sighing. “In that case, I’ll leave it to you, Teacher. If we can break it, that would be best. If not, we’ll just have to accept fate.”
Elder Pharmacist nodded, taking the items and weighing them in his hand. “Keep this a secret and remind your second brother. Otherwise, it might cause trouble.”
“I’ve already told my second brother about this.”
Xiao Yan smiled; he wasn’t a naive youth, having gained plenty of experience over the years.
Trusting Xiao Yan’s caution, Elder Pharmacist decided not to probe further and said, “That’s all. Now, you must rest and recover. Restoring your strength is the top priority.”
Xiao Yan nodded, sitting cross-legged, his eyes closing. Soon, his breathing became rhythmic, and energy began to flow continuously, filling his body.
Shaking his head at the meditating Xiao Yan, Elder Pharmacist looked at the scroll and muttered, “This guy even managed to get the recipe for the Life-Devouring Pill. But finding a solution won’t be easy…”
Rubbing his aching head, Elder Pharmacist looked despondent. Being a teacher was no easy job.
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