Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Overflowing Wealth!
As the surrounding fragrance of the pill gradually dissipated, the phenomenon of the pill formation also approached its end. Jiang Yun waved his hand, and immediately the light pillar shook rapidly. Moments later, a wisp of cyan light floated down from the light column, finally hovering quietly above Jiang Yun's palm.
"A six-tier pill with circulating patterns, this Breaking Sect Pill is quite good!" Holding the cyan pill, the surface of the pill was extremely smooth, and faint mysterious lines, not man-made, indicated the high quality of this pill. Jiang Yun showed immense satisfaction with the first six-tier pill he had refined.
Men, after all, are always deeply affected by their first experience!
Jiang Yun couldn't help but flip the pill back and forth in his palm, nodding slightly and praising himself. With the descent of the pill, the connecting light pillar also seemed to lose its source of power, trembling a few times before gradually becoming illusory and finally disappearing completely.
"Success!"
The moment Jiang Yun secured the pill, a few guardians on the distant mountain peak couldn't wait to use their body skills, crowding around Jiang Yun.
"Is it really successful?" Eldar Qing looked at the jade bottle filled with medicinal fragrance in Jiang Yun's hand, still in disbelief.
"If Elder Qing doesn't believe it, you can verify it yourself!" Jiang Yun smiled lightly, understanding the other's skepticism. After many years of longing, now that the hope of realization was at hand, mixed feelings were understandable.
"Jiang Yun, Elder Qing might not believe it, but I certainly do. Let me be the first to try this pill on everyone's behalf!" Wu Tianlang, unable to contain his excitement, pushed through the crowd towards Jiang Yun, rubbing his palms with a flattering smile.
His eyes barely left the jade bottle in Jiang Yun's hand for a second!
"Wu Tianlang, you're really brazen to even jest with the teacher. Come here, take a punch from me first!" Pushed aside by Wu Tianlang, Elder Qing immediately became irate, raising his fist and aiming it at Wu Tianlang's face to see if his skin was really that thick.
"Grand Elder, save me!" With a scream and a blackened eye socket, Wu Tianlang quickly darted to Su Qian's side to avoid the blows. Even though his strength was on par with Elder Qing, both being at the pinnacle of Dou Huang, and considering his years of combat experience and youthful vigor, Elder Qing was no match for him in a real fight.
However, Elder Qing was his former teacher and more importantly, his guide on this journey. He couldn't hit back, only flee while covering his head.
Why did you have to talk so much? Now, your cold image is shattered, and who knows how Hu Qian will mock you when you return?
At this moment, chased and beaten, Wu Tianlang regretted his actions deeply!
"Alright, already so old yet still so rash. Isn't it just a Breaking Sect Pill! There are enough medicinal materials in the academy's reserves for each of you to get one!" Caught between the two, Su Qian intervened, reprimanding them sternly.
"Jiang Yun, with these two so restless, it's better that I test the pill!" In the midst of the commotion, a shadowy figure stealthily moved next to Jiang Yun, lowering his head and speaking quickly.
"This... doesn't seem appropriate," Jiang Yun hesitated, a mischievous glint flashing in his eyes, as he looked at Hu Qian.
Truth be told, he preferred to give the first Breaking Sect Pill to Wu Tianlang. Among the three, he was the strongest, the youngest, and with the greatest potential. It was most suitable to test the pill's efficacy on him.
After all, the Breaking Sect Pill only increased the success rate of a breakthrough. Ultimately, the result relied on the one consuming the pill.
Having refined the first Breaking Sect Pill, Jiang Yun felt more confident about refining more in the future. He could assure Hu Qian and the other peak Dou Huang of the Jia Nan Academy that each would have one.
It was merely a matter of time!
However, those trapped at the pinnacle of Dou Huang were clearly already quite impatient. Moreover, deep inside, they harbored a worry. Now that Jiang Yun had refined the Breaking Sect Pill this time, what about the next time?
No alchemist could guarantee their success rate, and given the rarity of the Breaking Sect Pill's ingredients, even Jia Nan Academy's wealth had only a limited supply. If, by the time their turn came, there weren't enough materials left, who knew how long they'd have to wait? This is why they were so eager.
As Jiang Yun hesitated, Hu Qian became anxious, glancing at the carefree Zi Yan beside him, gritting his teeth, and seeming to reach a firm decision. He said, "Jiang Yun, I have a granddaughter, fair and obedient, about your age. You two can..."
Jiang Yun's expression grew increasingly peculiar as he listened. Was he talking about Hu Jia? And the Deputy Headmaster Hu Qian, did he really need to resort to selling out his granddaughter for a Breaking Sect Pill?
"What nonsense are you spouting, old Hu Qian?" Though seemingly disinterested, distracted Zi Yan had been keenly observing Jiang Yun. At Hu Qian's words, she immediately burst out, her eyes glaring sharply at him.
"Hu Qian, you're as cunning as ever, sneaking around like this..."
"Exactly, back in school he was always full of schemes. Teacher Qing, give him a good thrashing."
Zi Yan's scolding immediately halted the other two's argument. Knowing him well over the years, they instantly recognized what mischief Hu Qian was up to and jointly condemned him.
Su Qian looked helplessly at the three troublemakers, finally turning to Jiang Yun, saying, "Jiang Yun, the pill is yours after all. You decide who gets it first."
With Su Qian's intervention, the three men stopped bickering, standing still, their gaze shifting nervously towards Jiang Yun.
Jiang Yun wasn't bothered by Su Qian's "playing the ball", casting a glance over the three men, and under their tense scrutiny, he declared, "Let's give it to Commander Wu Tianlang!"
With Jiang Yun's definitive decision, Elder Qing and Hu Qian couldn't hide their disappointment, while Wu Tianlang, filled with excitement, stepped forward, accepting the jade bottle from Jiang Yun, and solemnly putting it away. Gazing at Jiang Yun, he said:
"Jiang Yun, words are empty. I know your plan. This time in the Black-Corner region, don't worry, Han Feng won't escape our grasp."
"Then I rely on your word, Commander Wu. I wish you a swift advancement to Dou Zong." Jiang Yun smiled, hands clasped in respect.
With the Breaking Sect Pill in hand, Wu Tianlang left, moving to fulfill his lifelong wish!
"Jiang Yun..." Watching Wu Tianlang leave, Hu Qian and Elder Qing anxiously crowded around, looking at Jiang Yun with hopeful eyes.
Jiang Yun felt a bit overwhelmed, but remembering his decision, he simply reassured them: "There's enough for everyone."
After adjusting briefly, Jiang Yun restored his peak condition, preparing another set of materials for the Breaking Sect Pill. Just as he was about to ignite the flames, he suddenly paused, glancing towards Black-Corner region, muttering softly: "I can't let you see this, or it will be troublesome."
With these words, Jiang Yun waved his hand, sending out numerous spiritual imprints, densely landing around the area, roughly numbering in the hundreds.
With a light chant, a complex formation appeared, tightly enveloping the surrounding ten-mile area.
"Huh? What kind of formation is this?"
At this instant, Su Qian and the others were curious. As the formation took shape, they felt a significant change in the space around them. This formation gave them a familiar feeling, though they couldn't recall it immediately.
"Little Yun just sealed off this space, can't you see that?" Zi Yan, standing quietly nearby, spoke up with an air of disdain.
"..." Su Qian's face stiffened, turning dark as he glared at Zi Yan. Were they trying to infuriate him to death?
Watching the seemingly disinterested Zi Yan, Su Qian felt a wave of exhaustion. Was this the world of geniuses? He was once a genius too, had he opened it the wrong way?
Indeed, when it came to understanding spatial power, even a Dou Huang-level Taixu Ancient Dragon surpassed Dou Zong-level Su Qian in sensitivity to space.
Satisfied with the sealing formation, Jiang Yun nodded, continuing his previous operation.
The following month saw sporadic energy ripples in the area, although the formation's sealing prevented any significant disturbances.
If not, the emergence of so many high-level pills might have unsettled the strong in Black-Corner region, drawing countless people here.
Although this was the territory of Jia Nan Academy, the world never lacked desperados.
Storing the last pill, Jiang Yun entered a peculiar state, closing his eyes and taking a pill from the jade bottle into his mouth. His aura gradually surged.
During the pill formation, after many days of alchemy, Jiang Yun sensed the opportunity to break through to the Seven-Star Dou Wang. Immediately, he swallowed a Dou Ling Pill, attempting to transcend to the Seven-Star Dou Wang.
The Seven-Star Dou Wang marks advanced Dou Wang. At Jia Nan Academy, with such cultivation, one could rank in the top twenty.
"Is this... a breakthrough!" On the distant mountain peak, Su Qian, left alone guarding, watched Jiang Yun's actions with a surprised expression.
As the pill entered his body, Jiang Yun emitted a powerful suction, creating an energy storm like a tornado, and his aura grew rapidly.
"Break—" At a certain point, sensing the loosening of his bottleneck, Jiang Yun internalized a low command, directing his energy towards the barrier.
"Crack—" With two soft breaking sounds, Jiang Yun's aura skyrocketed once more, and the Dou Qi of Eight-Star Dou Wang flowed within him. He felt immensely powerful.
Absorbing the Fallen Heart Flame had brought him just a step away from Seven-Star Dou Wang. Typically, in two months, through normal cultivation, he could have broken through. The alchemy this time merely accelerated the process.
Additionally, consuming a Dou Ling Pill allowed him to achieve the feat of advancing two ranks consecutively.
"A Six-tier Imperial Pill, not bad!" Post-breakthrough, Jiang Yun was in high spirits, especially looking at the Danwen-etched Imperial Pill before him, his mood soared.
The pills required by the academy were completed seven days ago. In the past seven days, he refined pills for himself.
According to the rules in the alchemy community, when seeking an alchemist's service, one must provide three sets of materials along with compensation. Any leftover materials belonged to the alchemist.
This 'black-hearted' clause made every alchemist exorbitantly wealthy.
Although Jiang Yun and the academy didn't adhere strictly to these conditions, the academy still provided him with materials worth two sets for every pill. How much he could save was up to him.
Fortunately, Jiang Yun's alchemical skills were proficient, constantly improving. He only wasted a few sets of materials initially, achieving a near-perfect success rate afterward.
Thus, having saved a substantial amount of materials, Jiang Yun converted these into pills over the following days. Now, he rivaled the wealthiest, finally genuinely embodying an alchemist's stature after years.
Recalling his promise to nourish Zi Yan into a healthy and robust young woman, he finally felt more confident.
"Whoosh—" The sound of space cutting through arrived, and beside him, Su Qian's silhouette gradually appeared.
"Now I'm genuinely envious of your wealth. You alchemists are all swimming in riches!" Watching Jiang Yun put away the pills, Su Qian couldn't help but jest.
"That's only if the alchemist is skilled enough, right?" Jiang Yun chuckled lightly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, understanding it as a mutually beneficial arrangement, as it had always been.
"Since the pills are done, they should soon yield results. Your plan can proceed accordingly now." Su Qian's face turned serious, as engaging with a top power required exhaustive preparations.
"No rush." Unphased by Su Qian's words, Jiang Yun shook his head casually, a mysterious smile forming. Had Zi Yan been here, she might have predicted that someone was about to be set up, as Jiang Yun always had this look when planning to scheme.
"Does the academy have methods to store different fires for some time?" Jiang Yun asked an unrelated question.
Despite his puzzlement, Su Qian nodded, answering, "The academy indeed has ways to store different fires for emergencies. Why do you ask?"
"Our Medicine Emperor has an unusual fascination with different fires!" Jiang Yun grinned, looking knowingly at Su Qian.
"Are you saying..." Su Qian, perceptive as ever, quickly inferred Jiang Yun's intention but couldn't help asking, "He already has one different fire; would he still be interested in others?"
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