The Pharmacist’s Hidden Treasure

Half a year later, the sky suddenly underwent a drastic change. In the midst of June, a blizzard raged, and Xie Yingying emerged from her seclusion. The aura of her Lunar Sovereign Body was nearly uncontrollable, spreading outwards and enveloping a hundred-mile radius in ice and snow.

This finally dispelled Su Min's last remaining worries. Now that Xie Yingying had awakened, the upcoming battle was no longer a major concern. With the two of them joining forces, they had nothing to fear from their enemies.

"You're saying they plan to directly construct a spatial tunnel and drop right on top of us?"

Hearing Su Min's explanation, Xie Yingying didn't say much. Instead, she silently drew her weapon, ready for battle.

"Yes, but it's not a problem."

Su Min was completely at ease. When it came to hidden reserves, she was not lacking. Eastern Mulberry Land was known as one of the Three Great Holy Lands—the most suitable place for players to establish sects—for a reason. The Golden Crow, the Peacock, and the Azure Dragon all had their own legacies.

While they might not be suited for launching invasions, if any outside force dared to encroach upon their territory, they would face the combined retaliation of these three powers. Moreover, Xie Yingying had brought all of the Heavenly Yin Sect's hidden reserves with her. If it came to a fight, their foundation was far stronger.

Just as Su Min was mobilizing forces and setting up defensive formations to protect Eastern Mulberry Land's inhabitants, a golden roc arrived before her, carrying a peculiar item.

"The Great Thunder Temple… those monks?"

Looking at the invitation in her hand, Su Min was momentarily stunned—though not entirely surprised. After all, she cultivated the Great Sun Tathāgata Sutra.

"An invitation to a dharma assembly hosted by the Great Thunder Temple… Are they asking me to participate in a doctrinal debate?"

She was slightly puzzled, but the aura on the invitation was unmistakably that of the young monk who had once taught her the Great Sun Tathāgata Sutra.

Back then, when she had first learned this scripture, she had been given a condition: she must eventually visit the Great Thunder Temple. There was some danger involved, but it wasn't too severe. With the protection of the Great Sun Tathāgata Sutra—one of Buddhism's supreme cultivation methods—no one could forcibly convert her.

After all, the three major branches of Buddhism each possessed their own supreme scripture:

The Ancient Lamp Sutra (Past)

The Great Sun Tathagata True Scripture (Present)

The Future Maitreya Scripture (Future)

These represented the three Buddhas of past, present, and future.

Su Min didn't particularly dislike Buddhism. While their methods could sometimes be distasteful, when the game's third chapter—The Descent of the Fallen Immortals—arrived, the Buddhist sects had stood at the forefront of the conflict.

"This is about the inheritance of the Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light King Buddha."

Narrowing her eyes, Su Min studied the invitation.

The Medicine Master Buddha's inheritance was of immense value to her. While she possessed the Alchemy and Artifact Manual, it wasn't all-encompassing—some pill formulas were exclusive, and the book itself was more of a beginner's guide. By the sixth tier, the recorded pill recipes became scarce, and beyond the seventh tier, they were nearly nonexistent. Obtaining them required specific means, and the Medicine Master Buddha's legacy was one such method.

Unlike other inheritances, his was divided into two parts:

The Medicine Master's Alchemical Scripture – Containing high-tier pill recipes (sixth tier and above).

The Medicine Master's Blessing – A buff that enhanced pill quality and reduced refining difficulty (effectively boosting soul power).

Both were highly attractive to her.

Moreover, aside from pill recipes, the inheritance also included methods for crafting high-tier magical artifacts. Seeing this invitation, Su Min knew she had to go.

"Going alone might be better. Bringing someone else could complicate things. After all, the Great Thunder Temple is still a major sect."

After some contemplation, Su Min made her decision. There was still time before the dharma assembly began—she would first deal with the Blood Puppet Sect.

As time passed, several pieces of good news arrived.

Thanks to the Earth-tier tribulation artifacts Su Min had provided, along with top-tier Five Elements cultivation techniques and the loosening of heavenly restrictions, six cultivators had successfully overcome the Three-Nine Heavenly Tribulation within the year.

As for the Six-Nine Heavenly Tribulation? None so far.

But Su Min wasn't in a hurry. Earth-tier high-grade artifacts were already the limit for Foundation Establishment cultivators—any higher, and the spiritual energy consumption would drain them dry. The more pressing matter was setting up defenses. While she wasn't afraid of the Blood Puppet Sect, caution was still necessary.

As for the spatial tunnel?

"Honestly, I'm looking forward to it."

Eastern Mulberry Land was excellent, but it had one major flaw—it was too far from the continent's core. The Blood Puppet Sect, however, was located right at the world's center. If she could keep their spatial tunnel operational, it would be a free shortcut.

"According to reports, we have about a week left. Time to wake the Little Golden Crow."

With that thought, Su Min flew deep into the island. Now that she had reached the Nascent Soul stage, her flight speed had increased yet again—surpassing even the latest supersonic aircraft. It took her only half a day to reach the island's heart.

"Hey, stop sleeping. Time to work—we've got guests arriving soon."

Looking at the Little Golden Crow, Su Min smiled. Almost immediately, the crow's sacred golden eyes snapped open. Having seen the Little Golden Crow in her full glory, Su Min could confirm—every feather on her body was pure gold, without a single blemish.

"Ah, are those guys really coming, Big Sis?"

The Little Golden Crow chirped happily, nuzzling against Su Min. Having been hatched using Su Min's blood essence, she had an innate affection for her. Of course, this only applied to Su Min. Xie Yingying, whose blood had only been used for balance at the end, didn't receive the same treatment.

The term "Big Sis" was also Su Min's idea—either that or her actual name. It would be embarrassing and causing misunderstanding if she called her with "Mom" or something like that.

"They're finally here! With our Golden Crow bloodline's immortal artifact and the help of the Sun's True Fire, we can go to their place first, kill some people, and set things on fire. We might even blow up their base before they arrive!"

"..."

Su Min's expression darkened. Who taught her to be so bloodthirsty? She felt the need to correct this.

"Don't be reckless. Once we wipe them out, all their belongings will be ours. Other people's property is one thing, but we should still take care of our own possessions."

"..."

Now it was the Little Golden Crow's turn to be speechless.