Chapter 185: Python-Serpent Pill


    In the Cultivation Room, Wang Hong refined three Nourishing Essence Pills. Afterpleting the "Wood-Fire Incineration Technique," he gradually concluded his cultivation.


    Extending his hand, a strand of crimson me appeared at his fingertip. This thin me, only as thick as half a chopstick, was the Spirit Fire cultivated through the "Wood-Fire Incineration Technique."


    Though small, Wang Hong had tested its power. With a defense shield supported by Spiritual Power, it only took a few breaths for the Spirit Fire to burn a hole, albeit a small one.


    At that moment, a Transmission Talisman flew to him and was caught by his outstretched hand. Typically, the arrival of such amunication indicated another customer seeking his services.


    After stowing away the Transmission Talisman, Wang Hong exited the Cultivation Room.


    Inside a guest room at Qingxu Tower, a mid-level Foundation Building cultivator named Qiu Jiulin sat with a deep expression of worry. He was the head of a cultivation family stationed in Jin''an City.


    As Wang Hong entered, Qiu Jiulin''s previous anxiety instantly vanished, reced by his usual confidence andposure, as if the prior worry had never existed.


    "Greetings, fellow cultivator. I am Wang Hong, an Alchemist from Qingxu Tower. May I inquire about the type of Pill refinement you require?" Wang Hong bowed and asked.


    "Have you heard of the Python-Serpent Pill?" Qiu Jiulin inquired. The Python-Serpent Pill was a rtively obscure type, requiring ny-eight Spiritual Herbs, with ten of them being extremely rare. The main ingredient, Dragon Blood Grass, was particrly precious and hade into Qiu Jiulin''s possession through a stroke of luck.


    Due to the rarity of the required Spiritual Herbs, many Alchemists had never attempted to refine this Pill. Qiu Jiulin hesitated to entrust it to just anyone, fearing that a failed refinement would make it challenging to find a second set of Spiritual Herbs.


    "The Python-Serpent Pill? I do have some experience with it," Wang Hong replied with a hint of surprise. The Dragon Blood Grass, the primary herb for the Python-Serpent Pill, happened to be something he had been diligently searching for without sess.


    Unexpectedly, an opportunity had presented itself today, and he had to make sure to keep Qiu Jiulin interested.


    "So, fellow cultivator, you''ve refined the Python-Serpent Pill before. That''s excellent news!" Qiu Jiulin said with excitement.


    Wang Hong smiled without saying a word, portraying an air of mysterious depth.


    In truth, Wang Hong had never refined this particr Pill. He imed to have experience but never explicitly stated that he had sessfully refined it. Having studied Pills for many years, he felt confident in handling almost any type.


    He wasn''t entirely bluffing, and for a second-tier Pill like the Python-Serpent Pill, he estimated a sess rate of around twenty to thirty percent for a first attempt.


    "I wonder about the Pill Sess Rate for refining the Python-Serpent Pill?" Qiu Jiulin asked hopefully.


    "I cannot guarantee that. As you know, unforeseen events can ur. However, I can assure you of one thing: if the Pill Sess Rate is less than thirty percent, I won''t charge any refinement fees."


    Typically, when Alchemists assisted in Pill refinement, even for a single pill, they would ask for a share of the benefits. Wang Hong''s offer was already quite tempting, and it showcased his confidence. Qiu Jiulin couldn''t help but be intrigued.


    He had previously approached several Alchemists, none of whom had experience in refining the Python-Serpent Pill. At least this cultivator had some experience.


    "In that case, I entrust you with this task," Qiu Jiulin said, handing over a Storage Bag to Wang Hong.


    Wang Hong inspected its contents, ensuring the Spiritual Herbs were in order. After a thorough check, an agreement was reached to return in ten days to collect the Pill.


    Taking the materials back with him, Wang Hong nted the few types of Spiritual Herbs hecked in his personal Space, nurturing them to maturity. Among the harvest were three rare Spiritual Herbs, especially the Dragon Blood Grass, a crucial auxiliary herb for his cultivation of the "Body Strengthening Invincible Golden Body Technique."


    His progress in the technique had been slow, still at the introductory stage of the firstyer of skin cultivation. With the acquisition of the Dragon Blood Grass, his advancement in the technique would elerate considerably after a few more years of cultivation.


    Next, he ground a bit of powder from each type of Spiritual Herb required for the Python-Serpent Pill, familiarizing himself with the properties of each.


    Determined to do his best, Wang Hong spent five days understanding the properties of each herb. Then, he sat quietly for another day, meticulously contemting every detail to ensure nothing went wrong.


    Although failures weremon in the Alchemy world, especially for first attempts at refining a second-tier Pill, Wang Hong was backed by Qingxu Sect, and any objections from the client could be easily handled.


    However, he preferred not to make things look too ugly. Since he had already gained benefits, he aimed to produce several Pills for the client.


    After simting and rehearsing the process in his mind several times, he began the Alchemy process.


    With careful preparation, the Alchemy process went smoothly, taking just over two hours to produce the Python-Serpent Pill.


    His previous efforts weren''t in vain, and the oue pleased him. A burst of good fortune resulted in four Python-Serpent Pills, an impressive feat for his first attempt at refining this Pill.


    On the tenth day, Qiu Jiulin arrived to collect the Pills. Wang Hong handed him two Python-Serpent Pills, stating that only three were sessfully refined, and he deducted one as the refinement fee.


    Qiu Jiulin joyfully received the Pills, praising Wang Hong''s Alchemy skills.


    Second-tier Alchemists generally had a lower Pill Sess Ratepared to first-tier Alchemists, who could achieve a fifty percent sess rate or more. This was due to the scarcity of second-tier Spiritual Herbs, leading to fewer opportunities for Alchemy. Wang Hong''s cautious approach was well-founded.


    Within the Qingxu Sect, there were many experts with a Pill Sess Rate of over fifty percent, but they were usually dedicated to refining rare Pills, such as Foundation Establishment Pills. Newly promoted second-tier Alchemists were often sent out to contribute to the Cultivation World''s Alchemy while cultivating their own Disciples using other people''s Spiritual Herbs.


    Two monthster, Zhang Chunfeng visited Wang Hong with some news. The earlier rumors about the Demon n discovering a medium-sized Spirit Stone vein in the Boundary Mountain Range were true. Numerous first and second-tier Demon n members were stationed there, fortifying defenses and formations for a prolonged stay.


    The situation was critical; if the Demon n could establish a stronghold in the Boundary Mountain Range, especially using the Spirit Stone vein as a foundation, it would be highly detrimental to the human race.


    After consultations among the leaders of Jin''an City, a decision was made to use the most formidable force to seize the Spirit Stone vein. At least, they aimed to disrupt the Demon n''s defensive formations.


    Jin''an City had ten Golden Core cultivators, and six of them would participate in this mission. Out of the over two thousand Foundation Building cultivators in the city, only five hundred would stay behind, while the rest would be sent out to join the battle for the Spirit Stone vein.


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