Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 760: Chapter 596: Effects Amplified (2)

Working near the Soul Nourishing Wood allows Divine Sense to maintain a certain recovery rate.

If another Early-stage Golden Core completes the task, it would require at least five double hours.

…

At early evening, Yunyan Daoist Master and Wan Jinru returned to the fortress together, followed by a team of Low-Tier Disciples, their faces filled with fatigue.

They had set out at the late Mao Hour, circled the patrol area, and spent the entire day, encountering a dozen battles both big and small.

The combat team immediately gathered at the tower, counted the spoils, and registered them.

Materials can also be obtained by killing Yin Demons and demon lords, though these cannot be directly used by Cultivators. After special purification methods, they can be made into pills that nurture the Spirit Soul.

The monsters in the Demon Cave are creations of the world’s Dark Side and possess yin attributes. Purifying the Evil Qi is an excellent quality material, although the purification methods are owned by only some Nascent Soul Powers.

Yunyan Daoist Master reviewed the team’s combat performance and finally announced:

“Today’s summary ends here. When you return, ponder well on how we might handle such battles better in the future.

Additionally, everyone can rest for two days, which should give you enough time to adjust your state!”

Previously, the fortress’ patrol teams had only two squads rotating, always under heavy workload. Resting for a day simply wasn’t enough.

“Haha, two days is indeed enough!”

Discussion ensued among team members as they left, leaving only two within the tower. Yunyan Daoist Master said:

“How did it feel participating in such a task for the first time?”

Wan Jinru touched her hair that had fallen from her temples and responded:

“I enjoy fighting, and battling Yin Demons allows me to let loose. However, I am used to fighting alone or cooperating with Cultivators of the same Realm.

If I were to command a squad, I might not do it well.”

“In that case, you need to adjust soon; we can’t organize a patrol squad at the Golden Core Level.

The responsibility of a leader is not just fighting. We must coordinate the grand scheme, predict the enemy, reduce the casualties of squad members, and ensure the team can carry out missions stably long-term.

If you need help, feel free to ask me anytime.”

Yunyan Daoist Master usually guards the fortress and rarely performs patrol tasks personally.

“I will.”

At this moment, Zhang Haoyang peered inside, just as Yunyan Daoist Master noticed him.

“What’s up? Why do I feel you’re sneaking around today?”

Zhang Haoyang entered the tower, smiling:

“Daoist Master, you jest. I have something to report to you, and it’s quite upright. How could it become sneaking around?”

Wan Jinru interjected, “I’ll go back and think about how to command better and take my leave.”

“Goodbye.”

Yunyan Daoist Master waved as Wan Jinru left and said:

“Go ahead, what’s the matter?”

“It’s about Xuanqing Daoist Master; he requires that we submit the previous day’s tasks daily at 7:00 AM, and we should not disturb him.”

Yunyan Daoist Master nodded, “Alright, his tasks are rather heavy, requiring quite a bit of time daily to complete.

However, his refined pills and crafted talismans need to be tested by patrol team members immediately for practical effects.”

She trusted that the Business Alliance had sent an adequately skilled Alchemist, but belief must be verified rigorously.

“Understood, once the patrol team returns tomorrow, I’ll find a few people for testing.”

“Okay, immediately inform me of the results.”

…

The next day, the patrol squad returned at 7 p.m.

After the combat meeting concluded, Zhang Haoyang came in, “Reporting to Daoist Master, I need the team members to perform a test.

An Alchemist has arrived in the camp; he’s also a Talisman Maker. Since it’s the first collaboration, we must evaluate his skills.”

Moyun Daoist Master showed interest, “What pills and talismans are being tested? How many people are needed?”

If the Alchemist’s skills are top-notch, befriending him would be worthwhile; perhaps someday he might assist.

In the past, how could an Alchemist come to the battlefront?

“Testing Vajra Pill, Purifying Talisman, all commonly used resources, requires twelve people.”

Spirit Stabilizing Talisman is a Tier Three Talisman; testing it would be too wasteful. If the Purifying Talisman’s effect is fine, no test will be needed.

“So many people,” Moyun Daoist Master whispered to himself, pointed out some names, “You stay and test, the others may leave.”

“Daoist Master, let everyone stay and see; I’ve heard the Alchemist is also a Daoist Master.

Previously, most of our resources were provided by Chao Origin Stage Cultivators. Everyone wants to see how the Daoist Master performs with pill quality.”

“Pills are consumed by others; how can you sense their effectiveness?”

Moyun Daoist Master joked, but he didn’t continue to order the members to leave.

Zhang Haoyang promptly took out the pills and talismans, saying:

“Six pills, three are High-quality, the Purifying Talismans are Top-grade and Middle Grade.”

He paused, impressed:

“Xuanqing Daoist Master’s talismans are mostly Top-grade, indicating his skills have reached an extremely exquisite level.”

In the morning, he delivered materials; the number of finished products submitted surprised him greatly, and he felt quite embarrassed at his first reaction of drooling.

Handing out pills and talismans to the test participants, Zhang Haoyang solemnly said:

“Everyone assess carefully how these finished products differ from those we normally use, report accurately to me.”

After consuming the pills and activating the talismans, moments later, these individuals showed expressions of surprise, exclaiming praise.

“The quality is superb!”

Maintaining order, Zhang Haoyang said:

“Alright, let’s speak one by one, starting with the ordinary-quality Vajra Pill.”

A Cultivator excitedly cried, “Effect is 30% greater compared to pills of the same tier I’ve used before, must be using Secret Techniques; otherwise, such a gap wouldn’t exist.”

“I think so too.”

“Me too.”

Zhang Haoyang continued to ask:

“How’s the effect of the Fine Vajra Pill?”

“Potency is 40% more, having studied Alchemy previously, I feel such a disparity shouldn’t occur.”

The materials for Alchemy undergo strict selection; if the drug’s efficacy fluctuates that much, it signifies material issues.

…

In the room, Zhang Haoyang reported with excitement, his cheeks exceptionally flushed.

“Reporting to Daoist Master, yesterday I delivered a hundred and fifty portions of Purifying Talisman materials and ten of Spirit Stabilizing Talismans, along with materials for four furnaces of Vajra Pills, each furnace can form five pills.

Today Xuanqing Daoist Master submitted a hundred and twenty Purifying Talismans, a hundred Top-grade, twenty Middle Grade;

Seven Spirit Stabilizing Talismans were submitted, five Top-grade, two Middle Grade, the talismans’ effects are about 20% higher than our stock’s quality.

Sixteen Vajra Pills were submitted, thirteen are High-quality, quality 30 to 40% above the same tier.

Calculating like this, our stock will rapidly increase.”

Yunyan Daoist Master’s brows furrowed, skeptically saying:

“Pill quality 30 to 40% above the same tier? You must be joking!”

She doesn’t quite understand Alchemy, but has friends who are Alchemists, knowing such a feat is impossible.

“I also find it hard to believe, but the Cultivators who participated in testing all said this.

Judging by appearance and luster, these pills indeed hold more Spiritual essence.”

Still unconvinced Yunyan Daoist Master extended her hand gracefully:

“Give me one each of the High-quality Pill and Top-grade Talisman.”

She didn’t believe; pill quality exceeding expectations defies basic rationale; no justification for such a discrepancy in the same quality of pills.

Zhang Haoran handed over the items, asked:

“Daoist Master intends to test personally?”

“Indeed, tomorrow I’ll lead the team on patrol, hoping to encounter formidable prey.”

Zhang Haoran probed, “What if the effects are truly that impressive?”

Yunyan Daoist Master’s smile blossomed like a lotus.

“That would be fantastic news, implying we have more confidence in battle.”

Many things transform dramatically if certain thresholds are crossed, hoping the Vajra Pill also holds such attributes.