The medicinal effects, however, were far from what the pill formula described, and were almost identical to those made by Alchemist Liu from the Tongbao Pavilion.
Ning Fa traced the origin of the problem repeatedly and refined it again.
The result was that all the pills he produced were the same, which left Ning Fa feeling helpless.
He couldn't help but wonder if this was how the true Soul Quenching Pill was supposed to be.
Later, a coincidence occurred.
As usual, Ning Fa used the visualization diagram to cultivate the Moon God Art.
His previous anomaly was caused by activating that visualization diagram.
Each time, the giant crescent moon would collapse with a roar, turning into countless fragments, and the number and size of these fragments varied each time.
In the process of rebuilding it again and again, Ning Fa was able to speed up his cultivation of the Moon God Art.
Ning Fa had already vaguely guessed that when he finally finished rebuilding that giant crescent moon, it would be the time he cultivated the Moon God Heart.
However, this was simply too difficult.
Despite trying so many times, Ning Fa's best result was less than ten percent completion.
But Ning Fa discovered it by accident.
If he refined the Soul Quenching Pill immediately after finishing his cultivation with the visualization diagram, the Soul Quenching Pills he produced were significantly different.
It was as if he were refining a completely different kind of pill.
At first, Ning Fa could only produce failed pills.
Today was the first time he had successfully refined a finished pill, and its effects were extraordinary, far exceeding anything before.
This also made Ning Fa believe that he had truly succeeded in refining the Soul Quenching Pill.
That was why he felt fortunate.
If not for his cultivation of the Moon God Art, even with the help of the Mysterious Scroll, it would have been very difficult for him to truly refine this pill.
As for the reason behind it, Ning Fa had some guesses now.
It seemed that refining this Soul Quenching Pill required the Divine Soul to be in a special state.
As for what that state was, Ning Fa couldn't quite explain.
However, his Divine Soul was clearly in a somewhat special state right after he finished visualizing the diagram.
If he had to describe the feeling, it was as if his thoughts had accelerated several times over, and he could perceive every minute detail of everything he saw.
Just as Ning Fa was savoring the feeling, a Sound Transmission Talisman in front of him turned into a ball of fire.
After listening, a smile involuntarily appeared on Ning Fa's lips.
He got up and went to the hall.
A short while later, Ning Yuwen walked in.
Ning Fa's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Uncle Wen, have you got any results?"
Ning Yuwen nodded, then spoke in a deep voice.
After he finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in Ning Fa's eyes, and he snorted, "Ning Jiannan is really audacious to dare to make a deal with the Qian Family!"
Ning Yuwen said, "But I didn't get any concrete evidence. I only saw them trading from a distance on that deserted island. Without proof, I can't convict them. Moreover, if we are to act, we must strike a decisive blow. Otherwise, if they become alerted, we won't have such a good opportunity again."
Ning Fa nodded. After thinking for a moment, he said in a deep voice, "According to you, they should have a larger-scale transaction in about three to five days. If that's the case, then I'll go there myself."
Ning Yuwen, however, was worried and said, "Isn't it a bit unsafe for you to go alone? Do you want me to bring some men from our Blazing Wind Hall?"
Ning Fa slowly shook his head. "That would attract too much attention. With so many people, it's hard to guarantee that no one will leak the information, especially since the Yuan Chang Island faction has deep roots within the family. So, I'll handle it myself. Even if there's danger, I should be able to escape without any problem."
"Uncle Wen, you don't need to come with me either. After all, I might be away for some time, and I need you to stay here to manage things for me."
Ning Yuwen hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
After giving the instructions, Ning Fa quietly left Jinchang Island without alerting anyone.
In the afternoon, he arrived at Tianshui Market.
The three-month deadline was approaching, and he guessed that Wei Shiqin must be anxiously waiting.
Yesterday, she couldn't help but subtly inquire about his progress.
Since the deserted island where the Yuan Chang Island faction traded with the Qian Family was not far from Tianshui Market, Ning Fa decided to visit the market first.
Ning Fa wore a bamboo hat that concealed his appearance the entire time and, as if familiar with the place, headed straight for the Tongbao Pavilion.
As soon as he entered the main hall on the first floor, he saw Wei Shiqin accompanying several people coming down from upstairs.
Ning Fa initially paid little attention, but when he clearly saw who they were, his eyes narrowed.
Wei Shiqin was accompanying three young men and one young woman.
All four of them appeared to have extraordinary bearing, and they were all at the Late Qi Condensation stage.
They were all dressed in the same standard magical robes, white with blue patterns, and on the right side of their chests was a spiritual pattern of a white spirit feather.
This made Ning Fa tremble slightly.
He recognized the spiritual pattern, which clearly represented the Huayu Sect, one of the five Nascent Soul sects in the Jiang Kingdom.
These four individuals were clearly disciples of the Huayu Sect.
No wonder Wei Shiqin had personally seen them off.
What particularly caught Ning Fa's attention was the young woman.
Her beauty was such that, among all the women Ning Fa had seen, only Meng Ruoqi could compare.
Her skin was like snow, her hair like a waterfall, and her waist was as slender as a silk ribbon.
Her eyebrows were like the moon, her eyes like stars, and her features were elegant and unparalleled.
She seemed to have been born with the essence of heaven and earth, making one sigh at the heavens' favor towards her.
Crucially, this woman possessed a very special aura.
She was gentle and graceful, yet her brows exuded a vibrant heroic spirit, preventing her from appearing weak. Instead, she gave off an impression of magnanimity, loftiness, and unparalleled elegance.
In Ning Fa's opinion, this special aura was even more captivating than her beauty.
If he had to choose between this woman and Meng Ruoqi, he would choose this woman without hesitation.
Many male cultivators in the hall were stunned by this woman's radiance. They pretended to shop while secretly glancing at her.
Ning Fa's gaze also did not waver.
He was not a person who lacked self-control.
It was just that this woman gave him a feeling of great familiarity, making him instinctively want to be close to her.
Ning Fa had never felt this way with any of the many women he had encountered.
It made him feel incredulous.
As if sensing Ning Fa's intense gaze, The beautiful woman turned to look in their direction, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.
Her three companions also sensed something was amiss and looked over.
They discovered a peculiar person wearing a bamboo hat staring intently at them.
The leader of the three male cultivators immediately stepped forward, displeased, "May I ask which fellow Daoist you are? Do you have any advice for us?"
Wei Shiqin, however, recognized Ning Fa. She glanced at the beautiful woman, a smile with an unreadable meaning appearing at the corner of her mouth.
Ning Fa, realizing his oversight, understood that these Huayu Sect cultivators might think he harbored ill intentions.
He removed his bamboo hat, revealing his handsome, jade-like face. He apologized, "My apologies to all of you. I, Ning, mean no harm. I merely saw this fairy who bears a striking resemblance to an old acquaintance, and thus I was somewhat presumptuous."
Another of the woman's three companions, a male cultivator with a long, thin face and bright, lively eyes, let out a strange laugh. "Fellow Daoist, that trick of yours is too old. I've lost count of how many people have said the same thing to Junior Sister Ling."