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Chapter 211 A Grand Banquet and the Presentation of Elixir Formulas

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Yuhu County.

Li Family Hall.

More than half a month has passed since the incident at the Water Moon Secret Realm. Although we lost a lot of manpower, we managed to bring back all the spiritual items.

The Li family also provided appropriate compensation and appeasement to those Foundation Establishment members who had fallen from their families.

The four major families, including the Meng family, knew that it was unlikely that any of their members who went in would come out safely. After all, what kind of secret realm hadn't had this happen every time it opened?

They are nothing more than those third- and fourth-tier spiritual creatures in the Greedy Secret Realm.

Fortunately, the compensation they received was enough for them to train another Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Zhang Lingyu and the others had mostly recovered from their injuries. To celebrate obtaining the Water Curtain Heavenly Flower, the Li family specially prepared a banquet to reward the cultivators who had returned from the secret realm.

"Clan Chief Zhang, we were able to obtain the Water Curtain Heavenly Flower thanks to you. I never expected that someone so young would possess such great abilities."

"Yes, you're a huge contributor!"

"Come, let me toast you!"

At the banquet, several family elders, including Li Yanhui, took turns toasting Zhang Lingyu. Li Yanhui, in particular, said that if it weren't for Lei Ting's help, it would have taken him several more days to force out the remaining poison.

It was precisely because we had ample time that we were able to put up a fight with the Huang family.

"You flatter me, everyone. I was just lucky. It was thanks to you all holding back the other cultivators that I had the opportunity to seize it."

Zhang Lingyu accepted all comers' invitations and returned each one's greeting.

It must be said that the Li family brought out only the finest wines; after a few cups, the effects of the alcohol kicked in.

"Clan Chief Zhang, you must have a few more cups. This is Moonflower Wine, brewed by my family. We can only drink it on important occasions."

Li Yanyun, sitting at the head of the table, pointed to the wine in his cup and laughed:

"This wine requires a hundred-year-old Moonflower Grass to brew, along with other spiritual ingredients such as Snow Spirit Seed and Cold Pool Water. One jar costs at least six or seven hundred spirit stones..."

"It's really good."

Zhang Lingyu responded. The wine in the cup was silvery white and clear, slightly cool on the palate, and a warm current would gather in the dantian after drinking. These were all pure spiritual energy from the wine.

Even without deliberate guidance, cultivators will gradually refine the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. However, with so much spiritual energy gathered together, it is inevitable that they will be overwhelmed.

After several rounds of drinks, many Foundation Establishment cultivators left one after another, leaving only Li Yanhui and a few other core clan members. As for Li Yanshan, who brought him here, he had already returned to Yingchuan County according to Xuanhao Zhenren's orders.

Zhang Lingyu has been away from home for almost three months. Although he sent a message to his family when he left the secret realm, he still wants to go back and visit as soon as possible.

He then rose and bowed, saying:

"Clan Chief Li, it has been almost three months since I left the clan. There are many trivial matters in the clan, and I was afraid that the clan members would not be able to handle them. Now that my injuries have healed and the victory celebration banquet has been held, it is time for me to leave."

"We know that Chief Zhang cares deeply for the family, but please wait a while."

Li Yanyun smiled and said:

"My master will be returning to Yingchuan County soon. It will be faster for a Golden Core cultivator to take you; it'll only be a day's journey. Besides, it will be safer on the road, won't it?"

"Anyway, there's no rush."

Zhang Lingyu shone brightly in the secret realm, snatching the Water Curtain Heavenly Splendor from the Huang and Du families. He was no stranger to the fierce battle at the bottom of Jade Lake half a month ago.

Although the two Golden Core cultivators temporarily retreated, they still harbored a lot of resentment. If they couldn't deal with the Li family, surely they could deal with him?

He'll probably be ambushed and killed as soon as he leaves the Li family's territory.

Zhang Lingyu had also considered this point, but with the Misty Shadow Jade Pendant, it would be difficult for ordinary people to find his whereabouts.

Surely a Golden Core cultivator can't personally intercept and kill them, can they?

Seeing the man's thoughtful expression, Li Yanyun said seriously:

"Clan Chief Zhang, you are indeed capable, but the waters of the cultivation world are much deeper than you think. Zhao is just a small place. If you have been to the outside world, let's not talk about the distant Chu."

"If you make an enemy of a Golden Core or Nascent Soul sect, their Golden Core or Nascent Soul members will definitely take matters into their own hands and kill you. Don't talk about bullying the weak; the law of the jungle is the only true rule."

The clan chief was right. Killing a junior does tarnish one's reputation, but what good is that?

In the world of cultivation, strength still reigns supreme.

In fact, the Li family didn't need to care about Zhang Lingyu's life or death at all. They had already obtained the items, and the talismans, pills, and other items consumed in the secret realm had also been compensated. It was a complete settlement.

However, Master Xuanhao was unwilling for a young cultivator to perish, so he allowed him to return with him.

"In that case, I, Zhang, will wait a little longer."

After much deliberation, Zhang Lingyu decided to agree. Li Yanyun's words made perfect sense, and she couldn't take such a risk.

"That's excellent. Clan Chief Zhang, you can rest for a few days, or take your time to explore my home. I'll let you know when the real person is about to depart."

Li Yanyun nodded and had just agreed when he suddenly became serious. After a while, he said, "Clan Chief Zhang, the True Immortal invites you, as well as everyone else. We will go together as well."

"You summoned me here; do you know why?"

Not only Zhang Lingyu, but everyone else was also surprised. Why were they suddenly summoned at this hour?

Could something big have happened?

Speaking of major events, the most important one in the Zhao Kingdom recently is the matter concerning that Heavenly Evil True Lord.

"Well... I don't know. You'll find out if we go together."

Li Yanyun smiled bitterly to himself. He had just received a message asking him and his companions to go and pay their respects, but it did not specify what they were to do.

When Jin Dan summoned them, no one dared to be negligent and immediately flew to the palace where he was located.

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Upon arriving at their destination, everyone dared not be negligent and bowed in unison, saying, "This junior greets the True Immortal."

"Please sit down, everyone."

Master Xuanhao nodded slightly. Judging from his calm demeanor, nothing major seemed to have happened. He probably had something to explain.

After everyone was seated, the master continued, "How are you? Have your injuries improved?"

"Thanks to the Master, and the elixirs you bestowed, my injuries have improved considerably."

"Okay, that's good."

Master Xuanhao observed silently that most of the cultivators who entered the secret realm had recovered from their injuries, and even Zhang Lingyu's depleted qi and blood had been replenished.

"I called you here today for no big deal, but I'm leaving tomorrow and I have a few things to tell you, and I also want to talk about the reward for young friend Zhang."

"remuneration?"

The Li family cultivators were slightly taken aback. They had already given what they were supposed to, so why did they need more rewards?

"It seems the Master values ​​Clan Chief Li quite a bit!"

The Li family's goodwill towards Zhang Lingyu was already quite evident, but the Golden Core cultivator's words suggested that they felt the reward was still insufficient.

Even though some people were dissatisfied, they had no choice but to accept the orders given by the Golden Core cultivator.

"Lingyu, why do you think we should go to so much trouble to obtain this Water Curtain Heavenly Splendor?" Instead of asking him what he wanted, Master Xuanhao changed the subject and asked this somewhat puzzling question.

However, the clan leader, Li Yanyun, was slightly moved.

Zhang Lingyu had actually wanted to ask this question for a long time.

For the Li family, a Golden Core Immortal Clan, whether it's a Golden Core cultivator, a Golden Core cultivator's spiritual object, or a spiritual object that assists in Golden Core formation, they can obtain it all with a little effort.

Why risk your life in a secret realm for a spiritual plant that can help you form your core?

Each family sends one peak Foundation Establishment cultivator, four late Foundation Establishment cultivators, and ten mid Foundation Establishment cultivators. Isn't this lineup too luxurious?

Even the loss of one person is a tremendous loss.

So he had doubts about this from the beginning, but he kept them to himself.

"This junior only knows that this spiritual object can help cultivators overcome their inner demons to a certain extent; that's all I know."

"Yes, that's right. We thought so too before the Water Moon Secret Realm appeared in the world."

Master Xuanhao showed no sign of blame; instead, he explained:

"Water Curtain Heavenly Essence, if a cultivator takes it when undergoing the tribulation of inner demons, it can maintain a certain level of consciousness and prevent external demons from interfering, increasing the chances of successfully passing the tribulation by 10%."

"But if it's refined into a pill, the effect can be increased to forty percent!"

"Forty percent!"

Zhang Lingyu suddenly looked up, her heart filled with shock. What kind of pill could possibly increase the chances of surviving the inner demon tribulation by 40%?

Although one can overcome all three stages of the Golden Core process with the help of external aids, there are very few pills specifically designed to counter the inner demon tribulation. Even pills that can increase one's strength by 10% or 20% are considered treasures by major powers.

Forty percent? He simply couldn't even imagine it.

With this elixir, achieving the Golden Core stage would be almost a certainty.

"No wonder the three families fought tooth and nail over the Water Curtain Heavenly Flower; it turns out it can be used in medicine. I just don't know what the recipe is."

Between a Golden Core cultivator with an almost 100% chance of success and the deaths of several Foundation Establishment cultivators, even a ghost would know which to choose.

If only a few out of a hundred Qi Refining cultivators can reach Foundation Establishment, then even one out of a hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators reaching Core Formation would be considered incredibly lucky.

"I didn't expect the Ancestor to bring it up so easily. It seems the next thing to discuss is the elixir formula."

Li Yanyun and the others looked bitter. This was one of the family's top secrets, and now that things had come to this point, it was hard to stop talking.

As expected, Master Xuanhao continued:

"This pill is called the Water Moon Bright God Pill. It is a closely guarded secret of the Water Moon Sect. After our three families opened the Water Moon Secret Realm, we found the pill formula in the Water Moon Hall and each of us made a copy."

"We were also extremely surprised. We never imagined that such a pill could exist in the world. The Water Curtain Heavenly Essence is the main ingredient in it, which is why we are willing to fight to the death for it."

"I see, I understand now."

After hearing this, Zhang Lingyu pondered to himself. The Water Moon Sect was an ancient sect, so it was not surprising that it possessed such a pill. Now, he also had a Water Curtain Heavenly Flower. Although he knew it was the main ingredient, without the pill formula, he still could not refine it.

Furthermore, there must be quite a few of these pills and their auxiliary ingredients.

Although Dan Fang could ask the Li family for the recipe, wouldn't that reveal that he was the owner of the second Water Curtain Heavenly Flower?

The Water Moon Bright Divine Pill is so powerful that it can almost create another Golden Core cultivator, so it's certain that it would incite murderous intent.

However, with some intelligence systems, one can still find the pill formula. The Water Moon Sect should have other ruins, so finding the pill formula shouldn't be difficult.

He kept thinking, and suddenly realized another problem.

Why would Master Xuanhao tell me this? It's completely unnecessary. Could it be that he suspects me?

Or should we use him to tell the other cultivators in the Li family?

Regardless, he now has a feeling that disaster is about to befall him.

Master Xuanhao, sitting at the head of the table, smiled slightly and took out a jade slip from his storage bag, tossing it to him with a smile, saying, "I remember you are also an alchemist, and you should be very interested in pill formulas, right? Why don't you take a look?"

"this..."

The other Li family cultivators were completely stunned. How could such a precious jade slip be handed over to an outsider so casually?

Zhang Lingyu hadn't expected this turn of events. He reached out and took it, then probed it with his divine sense, discovering that there were no restrictions.

"Why not take a look?"

As divine sense probed in, all kinds of materials required for the Water Moon Bright Divine Pill were clearly visible.

"Snow Lotus Grass, Jade Dragon Bone Grass, Silver Sound Grass, Spirit Valley Flower—good heavens, this pill has nearly fifty different auxiliary ingredients alone! No wonder it's a pill that can help you overcome inner demon tribulations."

The spiritual herbs recorded here are all third- or fourth-tier items, and some are just as rare as the Water Curtain Heavenly Flower. Fortunately, they can be obtained at some cost.

As he looked at it, it became more and more familiar to him.

Many of the spiritual herbs mentioned here can be found in the Water Moon Secret Realm.

"It seems this Water Moon Secret Realm is a place specifically for cultivating materials for the Water Moon Bright Divine Pill."

If Zhang Lingyu's guess is correct, this secret realm is used for both cultivating spiritual herbs and training disciples. Disciples who perform well can obtain the Water Moon Bright Divine Pill.

What's astonishing is not only the large number of spiritual herbs required, but also the considerable difficulty in refining them.

If Zhang Lingyu wants to attempt refining, he would have to reach the peak of Foundation Establishment at the very least.

After carefully writing down all the contents, he respectfully returned the jade slip and exclaimed, "This elixir is truly exquisite. I wonder which senior master devised it."

"The origin of this elixir is also recorded in the Water Moon Palace, so it's not a secret."

Master Xuanhao explained with a smile:

"Even in ancient times, achieving the Golden Core was not an easy thing. A True Monarch of the Water Moon Sect saw that most of the cultivators in the sect fell at the last step of the Heart Demon Tribulation and lamented that this had caused the sect to lose a lot of elite disciples."

"After more than forty years of seclusion, he finally created the Water Moon Bright God Pill. From then on, the success rate of Water Moon Sect cultivators in forming their cores greatly increased, which made the sect famous and dominant in the region."

Creating a pill formula is never an easy task. Back then, that True Monarch had already reached the late Nascent Soul stage and was renowned for his alchemy skills in Donghua Continent. Even so, it took him more than forty years to create the pill formula.

"I am truly humbled that you would lend me such an important elixir formula!"

"It's just a pill formula, and I'm only doing you a favor. As long as you don't spread the formula, that's fine."

"Rest assured, Master, I have taken note."

After saying this, Zhang Lingyu immediately made a vow of Dao heart.

Seeing this, Li Yanyun and the others felt much more at ease. The oath of Dao heart is extremely important for cultivators who have not yet overcome the tribulation of inner demons.

If one goes against this, one's state of mind will inevitably be imperfect, and the tribulation will be several times more difficult.

However, for those at the Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages, the oath of Dao Heart is not very convincing, since advanced cultivators have many ways to circumvent it.

In response, higher-level repair personnel will also have their own methods of dealing with this.

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