"Qi Method? Evolve?"
"Correct. Although it starts at Low Huang Class, it can indeed evolve."
"You have cultivated it?" Xiao Yan asked.
"Uh, no."
"Then has someone else cultivated it?" Xiao Yan asked again.
"Probably... also no." Yao Chen thought of his unfilial disciple Han Feng.
Han Feng might have cultivated a defective Flame Mantra, but Yao Chen did not know the results, and in any case, the genuine version did not count as having been cultivated.
"If no one has cultivated it, how do you know it can evolve?" Xiao Yan's lips twitched.
If Zhang Yuan had not said that Yao Lao was once a Dou Zun and the number one alchemist on the continent, he would have suspected this was some kind of scam.
"The Qi Method itself says so." Yao Lao smiled awkwardly.
Xiao Yan became interested and asked, "Can I take a look?"
"About that, let us forget it for now." Yao Lao changed the subject and said, "Even if I give it to you now, you cannot cultivate it. Wait until you become a Dou Zhe. What matters most right now is that you reach 7th Dou Zhi Qi within one year."
Xiao Yan immediately clicked his tongue and said, "With my cousin helping me, that will not be a problem."
Yao Chen felt a little speechless. He always felt that this disciple trusted Zhang Yuan blindly.
"Cheap disciple, regarding this Qi Method, you must not tell anyone, including Zhang Yuan, because..."
Yao Chen began giving Xiao Yan a warning in advance.
At the same time, elsewhere, Zhang Yuan encountered Xiao Zhan and the three Xiao Clan elders who had arrived together.
"Uncle, elders." Zhang Yuan cupped his fists in greeting.
"Yuan'er, why be so polite with family?" The Grand Elder's aged face bloomed with a smile.
Xiao Zhan was momentarily speechless.
This was his nephew, not theirs.
But he had no mind to bother with such trivialities now and asked expectantly, "Yuan'er, has Yan'er's body problem been resolved?"
Zhang Yuan nodded lightly and said, "I invited a 4th Tier Alchemist to examine Brother Yan's body. His inability to cultivate has already been resolved. Moreover, that alchemist said Brother Yan has alchemist talent and intends to accept him as a disciple."
'What?!'
Xiao Zhan and the three elders all revealed shocked expressions.
With the Xiao Clan's status as a third-rate force within the Jia Ma Empire, even a 2nd Tier Alchemist was difficult to establish ties with, while a 4th Tier Alchemist was enough to be treated as an honored guest by first-rate forces.
Who could have imagined that Zhang Yuan could invite a 4th Tier Alchemist to act?
More importantly, Xiao Yan's talent had recovered, and he had even been accepted as a disciple by a 4th Tier Alchemist.
With this connection alone, even clans with Dou Ling experts stationed would have to treat the Xiao Clan with courtesy.
"Yuan'er, quickly invite the alchemist master out. We will immediately prepare a banquet to receive him," the Grand Elder said impatiently. Xiao Zhan did not mind his overstepping this time.
"I am afraid that will not work." Zhang Yuan shook his head. "This alchemist master has a peculiar temperament. I only managed to invite him to act for Brother Yan because I accidentally obtained a special medicinal ingredient he needed for refining pills."
"Although he accepted Brother Yan as a disciple, it is only as a registered disciple. He has also set a rule that before Brother Yan becomes a 2nd Tier Alchemist, he is not allowed to publicly claim to be his disciple."
"He also will not come to meet the elders. If you insist, it may backfire and turn him into an enemy."
Hearing this, the four of them immediately revealed disappointed expressions.
Every alchemist had an extremely noble status and was known for having a unique personality. They did not doubt Zhang Yuan's words, nor did he have any reason to fabricate such a lie.
They had grasped this golden thigh, but not completely.
All they could do was hope Xiao Yan would quickly become a 2nd Tier Alchemist, so the Xiao Clan could gain true backing.
"Then take good care of this alchemist master. If you lack anything, tell us. We will also not publicize this matter." Xiao Zhan stated solemnly, and the three elders echoed in agreement, knowing the importance of discretion.
Seeing his objective achieved, Zhang Yuan took out a slip of paper he had prepared long ago and handed it to Xiao Zhan. "Uncle, these are the medicinal ingredients that the alchemist master needs. He intends to refine some pills."
Foundation Elixir could be considered precious to a force because it could greatly lay a foundation for Dou Zhi Qi cultivators, accelerating their breakthrough to Dou Zhe and benefiting future cultivation.
In the novel world Zhang Yuan had read, Xiao Yan could only gather ingredients himself due to Yao Lao's warnings about exposure. Because of his lack of funds, he even sold Foundation Elixir to buy more materials, repeating the cycle.
But with Zhang Yuan here now, the clan's power could be mobilized. There was no need for such trouble.
"Only this?" Xiao Zhan immediately took the paper and saw that it listed only some not-so-precious medicinal herbs, along with a 1st Rank wood-attributed Monster Core.
Although the Xiao Clan did not have an alchemist, as an old-established clan, it still possessed some foundations, including several 3rd Tier Pill Recipes.
Judging from the ingredients, he could tell that the pill's rank would not be high.
"This is a special pill, or rather a medicinal liquid, meant for Brother Yan." Zhang Yuan explained. "That master invented this unique medicinal liquid after years of research. If a Dou Zhi Qi cultivator bathes in it while cultivating, the speed of condensing Dou Qi can be increased by at least double."
"That master intends to help Brother Yan recover Dou Zhe's strength within one year, so he can properly enter the door to learn alchemy."
Hiss... exhale.
After hearing Zhang Yuan's words, the breathing of Xiao Zhan and the others grew rapid.
Foundation Elixir was useless to them, but it was of tremendous value to the clan's younger generation.
If this were popularized, the entire Xiao Clan would benefit. The foundation of the younger generation would soar, affecting the whole clan. This was a tremendous gift.
"That master said this counts as his meeting gift to Brother Yan. He will teach the refining method once Brother Yan becomes an alchemist. For now, he will personally refine it and can conveniently refine some for the Xiao Clan as well. However many ingredients there are, that many portions will be refined." Zhang Yuan added.
Another heavy blow. Xiao Zhan and the three elders nearly fainted from happiness.
"The ancestors have shown their blessings. The ancestors protect us." The three elders were moved to tears.
They had all witnessed the Xiao Clan's former glory and were of the same generation as Xiao Zhan's Dou Wang father. Now, however, they could only huddle in Wu Tan City, yearning for revival.
That was why they valued the cultivation of talented disciples so highly, were extremely tolerant toward Xiao Yan, and spared no effort in nurturing Zhang Yuan.
Now, at last, it felt like bitterness had given way to sweetness.
"These things will definitely be provided in full," Xiao Zhan said firmly.
Seeing how excited they were, Zhang Yuan could not help but remind them, "Uncle, Wu Tan City does not only have the Xiao Clan. If we make large-scale purchases, it will inevitably attract the attention of those with ulterior motives, such as market manipulation."
Xiao Zhan immediately calmed down and said with relief, "Yuan'er, you really think things through. Uncle nearly made a mistake."
As he spoke, he took out a jade box and said, "These are the three Qi Gathering Powder you did not take earlier. Keep them safe."
"No need." Zhang Yuan shook his head. "These were originally meant for the clan. Uncle can announce to the clan's disciples that they will be awarded to those who first reach 9th Dou Zhi Qi. It will also boost their cultivation enthusiasm."
Hearing this, the three elders immediately began rubbing their hands together, ready to go back and urge their direct-line juniors properly.
Three Qi Gathering Powder was not something the Xiao Clan could casually produce, even with its financial power. Missing such an opportunity would deserve a beating.
"If you say so, uncle will not stand on ceremony with you. We will convert it into clan contribution points. You may exchange them for money or other items at any time." Xiao Zhan said with a gratified expression.
He felt that the most correct thing he had done in his life was to treat Zhang Yuan as his own son and raise him as such.
"I will not stand on ceremony with uncle either." Zhang Yuan took out another slip of paper and said, "Uncle, the medicinal ingredients on this list are rather precious. I hope you can help me obtain them."
Xiao Zhan took it and glanced at it, then let out a light sound of surprise. "Yuan'er, these seem to be the ingredients needed to refine the Three Lines Green Spirit Pill?"
The Three Lines Green Spirit Pill, like Qi Gathering Powder, was a 4th Tier pill. The three lines represented three levels of quality. One line could help a Dou Shi break through to Da Dou Shi, while a Da Dou Shi had a small chance to increase by 1-Star upon consumption.
The two-line version could not be consumed by a Dou Shi but could allow a Da Dou Shi to increase by 2-Stars, with a certain chance of 3-Stars.
The three-line version had a guaranteed chance to let a Da Dou Shi increase by 3-Stars, but also a guaranteed chance of backlash, reducing cultivation by about 1-Star to 2-Stars. However, there was no threat to life, and it could also help a Dou Ling increase by 2-Stars.
On the Dou Qi Continent, the specific refining methods in Pill Recipes were secrets, but the required ingredients were not. Publicizing them made it easier for people to collect materials and then pay alchemists to refine the pills.
Different alchemists charged differently for their services.
The Xiao Clan had once been a Dou Wang clan, so they naturally knew the ingredients required for the Three Lines Green Spirit Pill.
"Correct, it is the Three Lines Green Spirit Pill." Zhang Yuan nodded. "That alchemist master has agreed to refine it for me."
Xiao Zhan and the others immediately took a deep breath, their eyes burning. "Can we ask him to refine a few more?"
All four of them were Da Dou Shi and had never consumed the Three Lines Green Spirit Pill. If they could obtain one, their strength would increase.
Zhang Yuan nodded decisively and smiled. "Of course. That master is very generous."
"Achoo."
Yao Lao, who was explaining the Flame Mantra and Heavenly Flames to Xiao Yan, suddenly sneezed.
Xiao Yan asked in confusion, "Can ghosts sneeze?"
Yao Lao: "..."
(End of Chapter)
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