Xian Tiandi strode through the dense forest path alongside Ying Yue, his mind churning with the peculiarities of the inheritance he had just claimed.
His steps were steady, but his thoughts raced as if trying to unravel the mysteries left behind by the alchemist, Huang Ling.
It was unusual—no, unheard of—that an alchemist of such caliber would leave behind his treasures without even the simplest defensive triad formation or trial.
The more Xian Tiandi thought about it, the more he wondered whether this was intentional or if there was a deeper reason behind it.
Then, there was the pill.
That pill had awakened a low-heaven-grade beast spirit in Ying Yue, a feat that defied everything Xian knew. And he knew much—his previous life as a peerless expert in countless worlds had exposed him to the most esoteric knowledge across the many worlds even beyond the Origin Universe.
Yet, never before had he encountered a pill with such properties.
Was it possible that Huang Ling's inheritance held secrets far beyond the ordinary?
If he could unearth the recipe for the beast spirit pill from the storage ring or the cauldron he had acquired, it could revolutionize cultivation.
With such a pill, he could mass-produce experts, elevating any faction under his command to heights unimaginable.
Moreover if such a pill could be taken more than once then it could ensure that the Beast Spirit you awaken at every major breakthrough would be high leveled!
This can make anyone a talented expert!
Even as he contemplated this, his thoughts drifted to spirit milk, a rare resource in the lower realms that could enhance a child's physique and spirit power before their awakening ceremony.
Spirit milk, though invaluable, was scarce and far from the miraculous effects of the beast spirit pill.
This realization only fueled Xian Tiandi's determination to uncover the alchemist's secrets.
Beside him, Ying Yue walked silently, her heart swelling with gratitude.
She couldn't help but steal glances at Xian, the man who had not only saved her but also helped her unlock her potential.
Soon they returned to Xianling City.
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The bustling streets of the city seemed to hum with life as they navigated through the crowds, finally arriving at the inn where Ying Yue's younger brother, Xiao Ming, awaited.
Inside, the siblings reunited, their joy evident. Ying Yue quickly introduced her savior, and Xian Ming thanked him with a smile.
"Thank you, Young Master. I am grateful for your saving grace."
Xian Tiandi nodded in acknowledgment seeing that the boy was well spoken for his age before turning to Ying Yue.
"Excuse me for a while," Xian said calmly. "I have preparations to make before I refine the pill for your brother."
Ying Yue's curiosity got the better of her. "Young master… are you also an alchemist?"
Xian paused, his lips curving into a faint smile. "You'll see," he replied cryptically before leaving the inn.
His destination was the Alchemy Association's branch in the city.
The grandeur of the building was imposing, its spires gleaming under the sunlight.
As Xian stepped through the entrance, the attendants immediately took note of his expensive robes, which marked him as a person of high status.
"Welcome, esteemed guest," one attendant greeted, bowing deeply.
"I wish to rent a room for alchemy practice," Xian said straightforwardly.
The attendant hesitated, a trace of embarrassment crossing her face.
"Apologies, young master, but only ranked alchemists who have passed the association's test and possess an official badge are permitted to rent rooms for practice."
Xian raised an eyebrow. "I do not have a badge."
"Then perhaps you would like to take the test?"
Xian shook his head. "Not yet."
After a brief exchange, Xian decided to purchase a cauldron instead.
He selected a peak mortal-grade cauldron, its price steep at 125 low-grade spirit stones.
Yet, he paid without hesitation, his demeanor unfazed as he carried the cauldron out of the association and returned to his residence.
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Seated in his quarters, Xian finally had the chance to examine his spoils from Huang Ling's inheritance.
The storage ring gleamed faintly as he activated it, revealing an array of treasures.
With his vast knowledge, Xian meticulously identified each herb, pill, and artifact within.
Many of the herbs were variants of plants he recognized, likely altered by the unique conditions of their growth environment.
Among these treasures, the cauldron stood out. Its craftsmanship was exquisite, and as Xian pricked his finger to bind it with his blood, the artifact responded immediately.
A warm glow enveloped the cauldron, signaling its acknowledgment of him as its master.
To Xian's astonishment, the cauldron possessed a unique feature: within it was an intricate array capable of nurturing and duplicating medicinal herbs.
Though not an inner world, the array had been sustaining and multiplying herbs for untold years.
The sheer quantity of resources within the cauldron left Xian in awe.
With this, he realized, he wouldn't need to worry about materials for alchemy practice for a very long time.
Turning his attention to the manuals stored in the ring, Xian began sifting through the wealth of alchemical knowledge.
Most of it, while valuable, offered little new to someone of his caliber. It wasn't until he activated the jade token that he encountered the true revelation.
The jade token flooded his mind with information about the beast spirit pill.
To Xian's surprise, the pill wasn't Huang Ling's creation. The alchemist had discovered it during an expedition into an ancient inheritance site.
Huang Ling himself had been unqualified to claim the full legacy of that place, and the jade token contained a clue to its location.
Xian's heart quickened as he reviewed the descriptions.
The inheritance site was situated in a place known as the Misty Void Forbidden Zone, a treacherous region notorious even among powerful cultivators.
The thought of venturing there sent a thrill through him. The rewards, if he succeeded, could elevate his plans to unprecedented levels.
Xian carefully memorized the details, his mind already formulating strategies.
After a while he shook his head.
'This will have to come later.'
For now his goal was to turn his theoretical alchemy expertise to actual refinement skill.
"Now alchemy..."