Miraculous Medicines

[Basic of Mortal Medicine Refinement] was a book that was not compiled by a single author. In fact apart from the first book that Zhao Yun read, none were compiled by single individuals. To keep the information precise and accurate, the seniors of the Dao plane collected all these related books and compiled them into one after revising them. They, with their insights made some corrections and compiled the current books. One can see it as a senior scholar solving the problems in a literature written by a novice. With their knowledge, the ordinary books evolved into a divine book. The seniors did not remove anything too. To Zhao Yun's surprise, the book detailed at least 10 formulas for a single type of medicine. They were arranged from trashiest of effect to the best ones.

When he read the book excitement appeared on his face.

Medicine refinement and pill refinement were two different concepts. Zhao Yun thought that they were the same before, only now did he know how wrong he was.

Pill refinement was done by extracting the essence of medicines under the refinement of the fire and then combining it to form a pill. The combination of effects would support each other leading to a harmonious mixture with wondrous effects. Pills were for internal consumption.

On the other hand, Medicine refinement was a broad study. It was easier yet difficult at the same time. It was easy if you have the formulae of the refined medicine. All one had to do was to take the required amount of herbs and grind them before mixing them according to the formulae. Medicines were for external uses. Due to this, they found an extensive use in treating wounds and tempering the physical body.

The reason Zhao Yun was excited was there were two medicines at the beginning of the book which immediately caught his eyes. Both were medicines used for tempering body in the body tempering realm. These two medicines were for both body refiners and Qi refiners. What was more that both the medicines had 10 variants where even the worst one would allow even an old man to reach the peak of body tempering realm within a month. The best one was even faster, in just 9 days one can become a body tempering realm cultivator from a mortal. What excited him the most was the second formula. It can help tempering realm cultivators of both QI and Body school to reach perfection.

In the book about cultivation, he had learnt that only those who cultivate to perfection in all their realms would have higher chances to step into Xiantian.

Zhao Yun was happy at this prospect. As the cultivation increased, so would the life span. A mortal lived up to 70-80 years. Tempering realm cultivators have the life span of 80-200 where only triple refiners would live up to 200 years while single refiners generally have the lifespan of 120 years. Foundation ream cultivators have the life span of 200-600 years while core realm has life expectancy of 800-1200 years with avatar ream cultivators living for 1500-2000 years.

Xiantian was a big divide. Those who are able to step into Xiantian can live from 10000 years to 50000 years. From there on the life expectancy of higher cultivation bases increased exponentially where the semi divine realm cultivators could live up to 1 million years.

For the current Zhao Yun even 1000 years was a long time. Thinking about the 50000 years of life span in xiantian realm, he could not help but get excited at the notion of his parents and relatives now having a chance to live up to so many years.

Mortal moulting elixir was the one which helped in training in body tempering realm. There were ten variation of the medicine in the book. The slower ones used common and cheap herbs while the best ones used some rare herbs.

Body Quienching liquid was the one that helped in reaching the perfection of the realm. Now that he has the formulae for these medicines, Zhao Yun formed a solid plan in his mind about his future actions.

Taking up some time to thoroughly memorise all the formula of the two medicines, Zhao Yun closed the book as he was ready to go out. When he exited the hut, he found Ling Yun standing there.

The old man took some time to assess the lad. He noticed that the boy's cultivation was now condensed and was not leaking. His aura had vanished completely and the boy appeared as if he was a mortal. He nodded inwardly and said with a smile, "Ready to depart?"

"Yes, those books benefitted me a lot. Now I have to experience that knowledge myself for further improvement." Replied Zhao Yun.

Ling Yun nodded then passed four small books to the boy. Seeing the boy confused looks he said, "These are cultivation techniques. Three of them are of the three schools of body, qi and soul refining. Memorise them and pass it to the ones you want. Remember these are the best techniques that would help them to reach Xiantian. If they manage to cultivate intent then I will pass the other part of this manual. Since it is an important manual, pass it to only those you can trust. I believe that the current Zhao clan can be trusted." He smiled.

Zhao Yun was surprised at first then nodded solemnly. He knew of the importance of these techniques especially in the kingdoms.

"What about the last one?" he asked.

"Its false Xiantian state cultivation manual." The old man smiled profoundly.

"False Xiantian?" Zhao Yun was confused. Why would he need a false Xiantian cultivation technique when he already had three complete ones? Was the old man confused or something?' thinking up to here he looked at the old man strangely.

"Cough" noticing the boy's gaze Ling Yun gave an exasperated cough 'this brat'.

He glared at Zhao Yun and said nonchalantly, "There are many in your clan who have long past the years of their prime. Like your ancestor and some elders. They would not be able to forego their cultivation and start anew as the moment their cultivation is gone, they would die."

Hearing this Zhao Yun's expression changed. How can he forget that? Then… he thought of something and gazed at the old man expectantly.

"Yes this false Xiantian cultivation technique is special. It forms a seed just like in Xiantian realm the moment you cultivate it. This seed would trap all the energy in the body excluding life force and thereby take away the cultivation of the individual turning the person into a mortal with the life span of the cultivator. This way the person can start cultivating once again using new techniques." Ling Yun exclaimed.

Zhao Yun was so happy that he started trembling. Then he thought about his uncle and aunt and with hope he inquired about them to Ling Yun.

"Of course they can use this technique. If it was just those old men then I wouldn't have given this technique to you. Lastly only those below the Xiantian state can cultivate it. There is no hope for those at or above Xiantian state." He warned.

Zhao Yun obediently nodded and swiftly memorised the techniques. The technique he cultivated was one of the best thus it didn't take long for him to memorise everything he thanked Ling Yun and swiftly left the scroll.

In the outside world, Zhao Yun opened his eyes. For now only his consciousness can go into the scroll he can only cultivate his soul or mentality in the scroll.

He rose up and inspected his body seeing no changes in there and that everything was normal, he stepped out from his room.

There Zhao Ying and Su Wan were waiting for him. He was about to greet him when he felt something is amiss. He could not feel any presence apart from the two in the entire clan. He grew anxious as a bad premonition hit him.

Seeing the boy's anxious expression, Zhao Ying understood what was in his mind. He stepped forward and consoled him, "Don't worry Yun'er, I was afraid that while you were in seclusion you won't be able to react in time of danger. So before something unexpected happened, I sent all our clan members and your parents to our destination that very night. Ancestor is with them so the journey would not be too dangerous."

Only then did Zhao Yun sigh in relief. He said, "I'm too green uncle I never thought about that sort of things."

"Haha your uncle was not a clan leader for so many years just for show, you know." Smiled Su Wan.

Zhao Yun laughed along a little embarrassed.

As if remembering something he asked, "Which destination have you chosen uncle?"

Zhao Ying replied, "Its Black dragon city of the Holy Dragon Kingdom. The city is located near the Black Dragon mountain range. The mountain range is extremely rich in tier 1-3 herbs. Legend says that in the deepest part of the mountain range even tier 4 herbs can be found. A dark beast is said to guard the deepest part."

"Oh then is that place safe for us to develop?" Zhao Yun asked.

"Yes, apart from occasional beast tides, I don't think that there would be any danger. The city is filled with adventurers who buy and sell herbs, medicines weapons and other necessities. Due to these lots of merchants travel around there so if we relocate there as a merchant group there would be no suspicions. Also due to hostile relationship between the two nations, the Qin soldiers won't search for us there." Zhao Ying explained. He had selected the pace after careful consideration.

"That's a good place then." Zhao Yun was pleased as with tier 3 herbs and below, he would be able to refine medicines and also teach his fellow clan members. This would be a viable business venture and would also bring the clan its fortune. He would be able to keep up with his strength by fighting in the mountain range. This was a win-win solution.

"Let's set off now shall we?" with our speed we can catch-up with the others within few hours." Suggested Su Wan.

The recent events had put a scar on her heart she no longer wanted to stay here for long. Zhao Ying was the same they were both expectant of the new future that they might witness.

"Sure." Zhao Yun answered.

The trio left the Zhao Clan. Before leaving, Zhao Yun gathered the corpses of the traitors and spread it around the clan. Zhao Ying and Su Wan were confused by his actions but he didn't explain. He knew with their intellect they would understand in no time.

When he was done spreading the corpses, he made the couple retreat. He gathered all his might into his fists and punched the ground.

BOOOOOOOM

A loud noise was heard and the entire can shook. The buildings fell down one after another the sight was as if a tornado had passed through it.

After finishing all this, Zhao Yun took the couple and ran as fast as he could towards the border of the Qin kingdom.

After 15 minutes or so after they left, an old figure materialised near the Zhao can studying the damage he was shocked.

"Gold core, probably medium stage…" the figure murmured. He was none other than the emperor of Qin, Qin Tian. He gazed towards the direction where Zhao Yun ran. Hesitation appeared on his face but eventually he shook his head.

"Well no use pissing off an expert just for such a small clan." He murmured and vanished again.

On the other end, Zhao Yun and the couple made their way towards the caravan of Zhao Clan that left earlier.

"Uncle, I have some plans for the clan. When they are enforced we would see a rapid growth in our strength. Then I would like to go out and train myself. So I would be leaving the can in your care." Zhao Yun spoke while travelling. They were seeing the signs the guards of the clan had left along the way and they knew that they would catch up with the rest soon. This was why they were running while talking.

At first the couple were happy when they heard that the boy had a plan to resurrect the half destroyed clan but after hearing the later part, their gazes dimmed.

Zhao Ying sighed sadly and said, "Little Yun, you know that both of us are crippled right? When the strength of the clan members increase, how can we look after them? Would they even listen to us?"

Su Wan smiled sadly too.

Zhao Yun's lips curled into a slight smile. Just when he was about to reveal to them that he had a way for them to cultivate further his expression changed.

"Uncle, the clan is in danger, I have to go, and catch-up to me later I'll be going first." With that he vanished from the spot, leaving after images.

Seeing this both Zhao Yin and Su Wan took a cold breath.

"The brat sure has grown up." Zhao Ying smiled a gratified smile.

"Hmmm" Su Wan responded. As for the clan, the couple was not worried, as with Zhao Yun, unless the emperor himself came, they wouldn't even get to see the battle by the time they reached him.

Sure enough, just after a few breaths they caught up with the clan. All they could see were some corpses and some bloody flesh, among which the lad was standing there with a fist. His expression a little awkward.

Seeing the couple arrive, he scratched his head with an awkward smile, "They were too weak."

Everyone rolled their eyes at him. 'They were not weak, you are just a freak' they thought.

Despite the gory scene, the awkward look on the boy's face seemed a little comical.

Zhao Yun took a look and found that only the ancestor and few guards were slightly injured while the rest were okay.

Zhao Lin sighed in relief, "They were Black Iron bandits with a mid-stage foundation realm expert as its leader. Fortunately you came in time otherwise…" He didn't continue.

Zhao Yun asked, "A mid stage Foundation ream expert? Where is he?" he intended to search for the guy so that he could kill him to root out future troubles.