Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Request
Through his conversation with Yao Lao, Xiao Bai learned that the medicinal properties of the Purple Yang Fruit not only invigorate the blood but also have some mild aphrodisiac effects.
The rabbit first convulsed and collapsed due to the thunderous energy.
The blood spurting from the wound was caused by the intense, pure Yang energy in the pill, which led to an excess of internal fire.
Then, the wound healed because of the wood spirit energy, which enhanced the pill's healing effects.
The vitality and vigor were due to the Purple Yang Fruit's properties combined with the stimulation of the internal fire, making the rabbit act as though it had consumed an aphrodisiac.
After understanding these principles, Xiao Bai let out a sigh of relief—it wasn't that his alchemy talent was off track!
However, the last thing Yao Lao said left him a little speechless.
"Xiao Bai boy, if you adjust the recipe for this pill and use second- or third-tier medicinal herbs with similar effects to the Purple Yang Fruit, then add a wood-type magic core and your alchemy method; the pill you refine will be able to both boost energy and aid recovery. It would be a godsend for certain men! Want to give it a try? ¡Hehehe...!"
Thinking about the old man's lecherous laugh, Xiao Bai inwardly cursed, What a perverted old man!
Was he the type to make blue pills?
But then, remembering how popular those blue pills had been in his past life, Xiao Bai felt a slight stir.
Forget it, forget it! This kind of thing isn't for me. I'm not short on money, why would I risk my reputation for this?
If he were to become a Dou Di in the future, people would say:
"Ah, you mean the Dou Di who sold aphrodisiac pills? I know him. I even bought his pills!"
Damn it, that would be a black mark on my name, and it might even be passed down for thousands of years.
Thinking about that scene, Xiao Bai shivered and shook his head, forcefully suppressing the idea.
"By the way, Xiao Bai, I have an unrelated request!" At this moment, Yao Lao suddenly seemed to remember something and spoke to Xiao Bai.
"Please speak, senior!" Xiao Bai responded, though his eyes showed some suspicion. This old guy wouldn't ask me to make those kinds of pills, right?
If that were the case, he wouldn't hesitate to throw him out.
"I'd like to ask you to use that special alchemy method to help this brat refine some Foundation Establishment Elixir over the next few days!" Yao Lao pointed at Xiao Yan and spoke to Xiao Bai.
After seeing the pill Xiao Bai had refined earlier, Yao Lao had an idea. The pill contained both thunder-fire energy and wood spirit energy.
The thunder-fire energy could temper the body and meridians, while the wood spirit energy in the pill could simultaneously repair the damage in the body and meridians.
Most importantly, if the rabbit could withstand the thunder-fire energy in the pill, Xiao Yan's meridians would have no problem with it.
With the help of the Foundation Establishment Elixir's medicinal properties, Xiao Yan would be able to cultivate faster at the Dou Zhi Qi stage.
This was something his Chilling Bone Flame couldn't achieve. Although he could modify the pill formula to achieve similar effects, given the current time and conditions, it wasn't feasible.
Xiao Bai glanced at Xiao Yan, who was sitting nearby and looking at him with eager eyes.
"Dou Zhi Qi Stage Four! Almost at Five Stage."
Seeing that Xiao Bai had immediately noticed his cultivation level, Xiao Yan nodded and said, "Yeah, I should be able to break through to Five Stage before you and the master leave. But it feels so slow!"
Yao Lao, standing beside them, felt like slapping him. Did he have any idea what it meant to break through two stages in three months at the Dou Zhi Qi realm?
But Yao Lao didn't know that, ever since Xiao Bai changed the course of events, Xiao Yan's perspective had broadened.
The three-year agreement was now just a promise to him, not something he was overly concerned about. His goal was to catch up to Xiao Bai, though he didn't even know what level Xiao Bai was at now.
Since learning that his teacher was an 8th-tier Alchemist and having witnessed Xiao Bai's actions firsthand, Xiao Yan no longer placed much importance on the Yun Lan Sect. After all, the Yun Lan Sect only had a Dou Huang.
His master, however, was a Dou Zun. Though his teacher was now disabled, from his attitude, it was clear that he didn't care much about the Yun Lan Sect either.
Moreover, Xiao Yan had Xiao Bai, an unpredictable older brother. Sometimes, it even seemed like his Master was somewhat wary of Xiao Bai, which made him feel like Xiao Bai was mysterious and profound.
At this moment, Xiao Yan's attitude towards the Yun Lan Sect and Nalan Yanran was:
Nalan Yanran? She's nothing special!
Yun Lan Sect? A bunch of insignificant chickens and dogs!
When the three-year agreement arrived, he'd have his master on one side and Xiao Bai on the other, and he'd ascend Yun Lan Mountain. Who would dare to speak loudly to him in the Yun Lan Sect?
When the time came, he'd defeat Nalan Yanran and then, in front of her, casually say: "Heh, not that impressive!"
Then, he'd turn and walk down Yun Lan Mountain, leaving behind a majestic figure, making her regret everything!
Whenever he thought about that scene, Xiao Yan couldn't help but squint his eyes, a slight smile curling at the corners of his mouth, as if he were lost in the fantasy.
It was so beautiful, so incredibly beautiful!
Seeing Xiao Yan's expression, Xiao Bai looked at Yao Lao in confusion.
"What's wrong with this kid?"
Yao Lao, seeing Xiao Bai's gaze, seemed to understand what he meant. He sighed helplessly. His disciple had been like this a lot recently, and he didn't know the reason either!
Xiao Bai, seeing this, couldn't be bothered to care about this mad guy. He turned to Yao Lao and said, "Give me the recipe!"
Yao Lao went into his ring, and after a moment, he came out and handed Xiao Bai a recipe.
Yao Lao wasn't at all worried about whether Xiao Bai could refine a second-tier pill. For Alchemists, the most important thing in advancing was experience and soul power.
In Yao Lao's eyes, these weren't issues for Xiao Bai. Soul power was obvious, and experience could be compensated for by talent.
As for talent, after learning that Xiao Bai had created a unique thunder-based alchemy technique, Yao Lao believed there was no one in the world who could surpass Xiao Bai in alchemy talent.
Xiao Bai lowered his head and examined the recipe, constantly pondering.
The medicinal ingredients listed were the same ones Yao Lao had asked Xiao Yan to buy recently. Nothing seemed particularly special, but the main challenge was the processing of the magic core. He hadn't tried that yet.
But he figured it shouldn't be a big issue. He just needed to try a few more times.
After reading through the recipe, Xiao Bai mischievously winked at Yao Lao and said with a smile, "Senior, you understand the rules of alchemists, right?"
Hearing this, Yao Lao felt a bit exasperated and speechless.
Damn it, how many years has it been since I've heard such a thing? I've always been the one telling others about the rules of alchemists. I never thought someone would say it to me!
After calming himself down, Yao Lao kept reassuring himself: Forget it, forget it. It's for my disciple, and also for my own revival sooner rather than later!
But then, when he looked at Xiao Yan, who was still lost in his fantasy, Yao Lao couldn't help but feel irritated. He lightly slapped Xiao Yan on the back of his head.
"Stupid brat, stop grinning and quickly take out the medicinal materials. What are you laughing at?"
Xiao Yan was snapped out of his reverie and didn't mind the slap. Hearing Yao Lao's words, he hurriedly took out the medicinal materials from his storage ring, around ten or so items, and placed them on the table, smiling at Xiao Bai.
"Heh heh… Thanks, big brother!"
Xiao Bai smiled and shook his head, gathering all the medicinal materials from the table.