Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Every True Disciple of Any Sect is the future and foundation of the Sect.

Not to mention those already cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

The Sect has invested a significant amount of resources and effort in them.

Especially considering Jiang Yunzhou is a descendent of a deceased Sect veteran and possesses a magical treasure prototype.

”Xiaoli, most of the Sect disciples have been dispatched following the Holy Palace’s arrangements, and the internal exchange demand for Cultivation Elixir is temporarily suspended. If you have any difficulties, feel free to mention them.” Master Jade Pill poured a cup of Spirit Tea for Li Ji’an and spoke sincerely.

Since the Liu Family incident erupted, disciples originally in seclusion in Biyun Sect have been occupied.

To this day, many disciples, including some Elders, have not returned to the Sect, resulting in a significant decrease in exchange demand.

In Master Jade Pill’s view, after Li Ji’an settled on Solitary Peak, he did not undertake extensive outside alchemy work, and his main income relies on contributions from Sect alchemy.

For the past three years, as alchemy tasks within the Sect suddenly decreased, Li Ji’an’s ability to earn contributions drastically diminished.

Previously, Li Ji’an expressed his aspirations for Core Formation, clearly indicating a resource shortage, which caused concern for Master Jade Pill regarding Li Ji’an’s potential difficulties in this area.

”Teacher’s kindness is etched in my heart. I can barely manage for now; if difficulties arise later, I will certainly inform the teacher.” Li Ji’an replied with a casual demeanor and a smile.

Over the years, he frequently sought advice and established a teacher-student bond with Master Jade Pill. Although Sect rules prevent Master Jade Pill from accepting Li Ji’an as a disciple, and although he honestly admits that he surpasses Li Ji’an only in Pill Fire and Alchemy Inheritance, while Li Ji’an excels in true Alchemy Skill and Comprehension, Master Jade Pill does not feel disinclined for Li Ji’an to address him as teacher.

”Additionally, when you help others with alchemy in the future, it’s best to leave behind a Shadow-Identical Talisman. Otherwise, human nature’s greed, envy, and jealousy can easily lead to mistrust.” Master Jade Pill reminded once again.

Li Ji’an paused momentarily, feeling uncertain.

Previously, while assisting Sect members in crafting personal Pill Medicine, he indeed withheld some medicinal materials but believed he met the expectations of the others.

Surprisingly, there were still whispers and rumors.

Otherwise, someone as detached as Master Jade Pill wouldn’t specifically advise him.

”Thank you for the reminder, teacher.”

Master Jade Pill waved his hand and said, ”Humph! A bunch of heartless folks, measuring a gentleman’s purity with vile intentions. In the future, just increase your fee—whether you choose to refine or not—let them beg you.”

Li Ji’an nodded; indeed, most Pill Masters have a short temper, often due to past wounds.

Despite putting great effort into alchemy, if the refined pill quality falls short of expectations, the other party may suspect whether effort was lacking or materials were stolen.

Master Jade Pill has long ceased assisting others in pill refinement.

”So, what do you think of the last Pill Formula?”

”Teacher, these are some superficial ideas of mine. However, my Divine Soul and Pill Fire are insufficient to verify them. Perhaps you could personally try.” Li Ji’an handed over a pre-prepared Jade Talisman.

A year ago, when Master Jade Pill returned from Ten Thousand Laws Palace to the Sect, he collaborated with Li Ji’an on a Pill Formula. Allegedly, it was reverse-engineered from fragmented information thrown out by a mysterious figure by a Tier Three Pill King from Ten Thousand Laws Palace and the chief alchemy experts from various sects, attempting to develop a pill conducive to Core Formation.

This group represented the pinnacle of the Alchemy Dao across the Celestial Cyan Domain and were all Core Formation True Men who had personally experienced Core Formation.

However, after two years, the speculation has yet to be realized, with the actual refinement and expected outcomes diverging considerably.

Li Ji’an compared it to the authentic Crystal Condensing Pill Formula, noticing a significant discrepancy in the medicinal materials, with the properties deviating in direction.

Utilizing his Tier Three Alchemy Inheritance, his deduction confirmed a considerable deviation, inevitably leading to failure.

Within this Jade Talisman are his experiential notes and suggestions on refinement techniques, offering steps forward without questioning the authority-developed Pill Formula.

”Hmm, not bad! Xiaoli, your approach to pill refinement is very novel.” Master Jade Pill reviewed promptly, displaying delight without reservation.

”Excellent, excellent. This old master seems to glimpse the hope of success. Xiaoli, if this formula succeeds, even the Holy Palace Pill Masters might personally meet you.”

Li Ji’an nodded expectantly.

”Ah, by the way, be more cautious when you venture out. The current Cangyun State no longer sees our Sect as the sole authority, and many outsiders have entered.” Master Jade Pill advised one last time before parting.

Though no explicit words were spoken.

The Biluo Marketplace Demon Cultivator incident did not cause much commotion; reportedly, after an inquiry from Ten Thousand Laws Palace’s Law Enforcement Cultivators, it never resurfaced—with attitudes differing from previous eradication stances toward Demon Cultivators.

After reporting, he left the Sect again, heading to the Odd Stone Forest Dao Field.

This time, he purposely slowed down, arriving a day earlier, rejecting Qin Henian’s suggestion to make an appearance.

Upon arriving, the previously desolate Odd Stone Forest Dao Field due to the Liu Family’s downfall was now bustling with voices.

Qin Henian ordered a banquet across the entire Dao Field, with cultivators seated and exchanging in almost every corner.

Clearly, he intends to leverage this banquet to advance plans for recruiting cultivators to reside.

”Alchemist Li.”

”Greetings, Alchemist Li.”

”Please, Alchemist Li.”

Following the transmitted message, Li Ji’an arrived at where Yan Qingwan was seated.

A lake encircled the area, with a pavilion in the center and seven people seated.

Led by Yan Qingwan, the remaining three Foundation Establishment Clans of the Desert each sent a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to attend, with Yan Family having two representatives—besides Yan Qingwan, there was Yan Xiao.