Chapter 59: Chapter 59: The Deal for the Method of Poison Pill
Xiao Yan, standing to the side like an invisible bystander, listened in shock, unable to help but gasp, his body trembling uncontrollably.
What kind of terrible poison physique was this? How could it be so horrifying?!
Leaning against the tree trunk, his legs felt heavy, as if he were caught in a violent storm, oppressed by the aura of the two men. He shouted loudly, «Seniors, Mr. Wei, could you please listen to me for a moment?»
Both men turned their gazes towards Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan smiled wryly, «Why don't you both put away your auras first? Do you really want to fight here?»
Yao Lao stroked his beard and snorted, «It's this Wei boy who wants to make a move against me first.»
Xiao Yan looked at Wei Yang.
Wei Yang smiled and retracted his aura, cupping his hands, «Apologies, Senior.»
Yao Lao snorted lightly and quickly retracted his aura as well, feeling a pang of heartache.
Releasing his aura was a significant drain on his energy.
As the oppressive aura dissipated, Xiao Yan let out a long breath, wiping the cold sweat off his forehead, feeling as if he had just been pulled out of water.
«Young Wei, when asking a question, one must have the proper attitude. Is this how you ask questions?» Yao Lao glared at Wei Yang with some displeasure.
Young people these days don't know how to respect their elders!
Wei Yang bowed slightly, cupping his hands, «Apologies, Senior. I was just agitated because you said you wanted to kill the most important person to me and then asked me to go with you, so…»
Xiao Yan also looked at Yao Lao with a strange expression.
Anyone would get angry over that.
«Uh,» Yao Lao coughed lightly, stroking his white beard without saying anything.
Wei Yang continued, «By chance, during an adventure, I found a book called the Seven-Colored Poison Manual in some ancient ruins. It contained a lot of information about the Poison Physique… Additionally, it mentioned a method for creating a Poison Pill that could perfectly control the Poison Physique.»
This statement was half true. The Seven-Colored Poison Manual did not actually contain the method for creating the Poison Pill.
«Oh?» Yao Lao's hand paused, glancing at Wei Yang in surprise, «You have quite the luck.»
Wei Yang smiled and spread his hands, «Unfortunately, the Poison Pill method was only briefly mentioned, with no specific details.»
«With your vast knowledge, Senior, have you ever heard of this Poison Pill method or know where it might be found?»
Yao Lao's eyes flickered, and then he smiled proudly, «You're in luck. Not only have I heard of this Poison Pill method, but I also have its detailed instructions.»
Wei Yang's eyes lit up immediately, «Really? You have the method for the Poison Pill?»
Yao Lao just smiled, stroking his beard without speaking.
Seeing this, Wei Yang flipped his hand, revealing a jade bottle. He smiled, «Senior, you don't seem to be in the best condition. This bottle contains a fourth-grade Soul Nourishing Liquid, which is quite effective for restoring the soul. The first use can even enhance the soul… Of course, such effects might not be significant for you, Senior.»
«Oh?» Yao Lao looked at the jade bottle in Wei Yang's hand with some surprise, a hint of eagerness flashing in his eyes, «A fourth-grade Soul Nourishing Liquid?»
«Yes, this Soul Nourishing Liquid was developed by me,» Wei Yang said proudly, «It is mainly made from three rare fourth-grade soul nourishing lotuses, supplemented with a third-grade water-type magical core and fourth-grade Cleansing Spirit Grass…»
He explained the formula in detail, including the refining methods, the heat required, and the proportions of the ingredients.
Yao Lao was quite surprised, nodding frequently in approval, «Not bad, not bad. Although the formula is a bit rough and doesn't bring out all the medicinal effects perfectly, it's impressive for someone your age to achieve this!»
He then casually gave some pointers, «You should handle the heat like this… and adjust the proportions of the ingredients like this… This way, you can fully bring out the medicinal properties, increasing the potency by at least thirty percent.»
Wei Yang listened attentively, nodding repeatedly, occasionally raising questions, which Yao Lao answered one by one.
Seeing Wei Yang's obedient student-like demeanor, Yao Lao couldn't help but feel a bit emotional.
Talent was one thing, but Wei Yang also had great understanding and a certain spiritual essence.
Without a doubt, this was an excellent seed for an alchemist!
What a pity!
If he had met him a few years earlier, perhaps…
Yao Lao glanced at Xiao Yan, who was listening in a daze, not fully understanding. He suddenly didn't find Xiao Yan as appealing.
At that moment, Yao Lao even felt a moment of hesitation.
But then, he quickly shook off that hesitation.
With his life experience, he knew the importance of decisiveness. At least Xiao Yan was someone he had watched grow up, understanding his nature and having tested his character.
Never mind.
Yao Lao decided to guide Wei Yang a bit, to form a good relationship.
He genuinely liked Wei Yang.
Wei Yang reminded him a bit of Han Feng.
No, Wei Yang had even better talent, greater understanding, and that spiritual essence.
But thinking of Han Feng, Yao Lao's mood turned somber.
Unfilial disciple!
…
«Senior, may I borrow the method for the Poison Pill to have a look? I will return it immediately after.»
Wei Yang gently raised his hand, and the bottle of Soul Nourishing Liquid floated towards Yao Lao, finally hovering in front of him.
Yao Lao reached out with his transparent, ethereal hand, took the jade bottle, and gently opened the cap.
Immediately, a peculiar medicinal fragrance spread in the surrounding space, invigorating the spirit and bringing a comfortable feeling to the soul.
Xiao Yan also looked at the small jade bottle in Yao Lao's hand with fiery eyes. This was a fourth-grade medicinal liquid!
The desire from his soul told him that consuming this liquid would bring him great benefits.
Wei Yang glanced at him and said indifferently, «What are you thinking? That's a fourth-grade medicinal liquid. Although it's for soul recovery, the medicinal power it contains would explode your dantian and meridians if you dared to consume it.»
Xiao Yan awkwardly scratched his nose.
After carefully examining the medicinal liquid, Yao Lao, satisfied, capped the bottle and looked at Wei Yang with a half-smile, «Is this all?»
Wei Yang shook his head helplessly, taking out another jade bottle and throwing it to Yao Lao, «That's it. The two bottles make up sixty percent of the liquid; the other forty percent has already been consumed.»
Only then did Yao Lao nod in satisfaction. He stored the two jade bottles and took out an ancient scroll.
«Two portions of fourth-grade Soul Nourishing Liquid in exchange for a look at the Poison Pill method is not a bad deal.»
Yao Lao said as he tossed the scroll to Wei Yang, «This Soul Nourishing Liquid is crucial to me right now, so I won't make things difficult for you. You can have a look.»
Wei Yang smiled and accepted the scroll, «Thank you, Senior.»
He quickly unrolled the scroll and began to study it carefully.
For Yao Lao, the two portions of Soul Nourishing Liquid were essentially life-saving medicine at this point.
They would nourish his currently weak soul, allowing significant recovery.
At this moment, Yao Lao was like a rootless plant or water without a source; his soul power was depleting with each use, unable to be replenished.
Any carelessness could lead to severe weakness and even force him into another deep sleep, which was a great risk.
Thus, exchanging a useless method for the Poison Pill for two bottles of Soul Nourishing Liquid was a clear profit.
It was almost like getting something for nothing since there was no real loss involved.
As for using this to blackmail or exchange for the Green Lotus Core Flame?
Not a chance, unless Wei Yang was a fool.
Therefore, Yao Lao readily agreed, forming a good relationship, which might come in handy in the future.
(End of Chapter)
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