Immortals Step into Heaven

When Bai Qiusheng heard Zheng Yuan's words, his expression suddenly darkened, like a sky covered in dark clouds. He gritted his teeth, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Young man, can you do me a favor?"

Could you please send the pendant hanging around my corpse's neck into this space?

Zheng Yuan frowned slightly, curiosity flashing in his eyes. He asked, "What is the pendant on your body?"

Bai Qiusheng sighed deeply, his expression filled with emotion. He slowly said, "To be honest, my pendant is a Soul-Nourishing Wood. I've been able to preserve this remnant of my soul until now thanks to this Soul-Nourishing Wood. This Soul-Nourishing Wood has a miraculous effect on restoring remnant souls. Without it, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to hold on for much longer, and my soul would soon be gone."

Zheng Yuan lowered his head and thought for a moment, then weighed the pros and cons and said, "Okay."

In his mind, once the Soul-Nourishing Tree entered the bracelet's space, Bai Qiusheng would never be able to take it away.

Upon hearing this, Bai Qiusheng's face immediately lit up with gratitude, and he quickly said, "Thank you very much, young friend, for your generosity."

Zheng Yuan waved his hand and said nonchalantly, "It's okay."

Zheng Yuan then left the bracelet's space. He saw Bai Qiusheng's body lying quietly, with a storage bag beside it. He walked over and removed the pendant from the corpse's neck.

It was a thumb-sized piece of wood, looking ordinary, as if it had been picked up from the roadside. Zheng Yuan examined it carefully, but couldn't see anything special about it. He casually put it into the bracelet space.

Bai Qiusheng saw the Soul-Nourishing Tree fly into the bracelet's space, and his face was overjoyed. His once dim soul seemed to brighten a bit. He rushed towards the Soul-Nourishing Tree impatiently, like a person seeing the light in the darkness.

Zheng Yuan picked up the storage bag, only to discover the barrier on it was broken. He couldn't help but wonder, isn't Bai Qiusheng still alive?

Could it be that... Bai Qiusheng has been hiding in the Soul Nurturing Tree and hasn't dared to come out? This thought flashed through his mind.

Zheng Yuan carefully opened the storage bag. As soon as he did so, he was greeted by a stale aroma. He peered inside and discovered a staggering amount of stuff. He dumped everything out, and in an instant, the pile grew like a small mountain. There were many bottles and jars scattered about, along with some withered grass and branches. Judging from their withered appearance, they must have been elixirs whose spiritual energy had been depleted.

Zheng Yuan casually picked up a medicine bottle and opened it. A pungent smell of decay immediately filled the air, making him frown. Unwilling to give up, he opened all the jade bottles one by one. As expected, the elixirs within had lost their potency, becoming worthless waste. Seeing the once-precious elixirs and elixirs scattered across the floor, now reduced to dead branches and rotting leaves, Zheng Yuan felt a wave of regret, as if he had witnessed countless treasures vanish before his eyes.

Among this pile of debris, there is also a pile of stones left. These stones are dull and have no spiritual energy. They look like the appearance of spiritual stones after the spiritual energy has dissipated.

In addition, there were several jade scrolls and a sword. Zheng Yuan's eyes were drawn to the sword. He reached out and picked it up. The sword was a brilliant green, like the freshest sprouts in spring, with a faint luster in the sunlight. This must be a rare magic weapon.

Zheng Yuan set aside his sword and picked up another jade scroll, slowly opening it. A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes as he caught sight of its contents. It contained nearly a hundred elixir recipes, each one incredibly detailed. Zheng Yuan quickly scanned the contents and soon came across the recipes for the Rejuvenating Elixir and the Foundation-Building Elixir, both of which were extremely valuable.

For women who love beauty, the recipe for the anti-aging pill is a treasure that can keep their youthful looks, and the recipe for the foundation-building pill is the key to the foundation-building of cultivators. Seeing these, Zheng Yuan was overjoyed, as if he had discovered a huge treasure.

He couldn't wait to study it carefully, and soon memorized the recipes for the Rejuvenating Pill and the Foundation Building Pill firmly in his mind.

Zheng Yuan continued to look through the remaining jade slips. When he opened one of them, he found that it was densely packed with records of various alchemy methods.

From preparing the ingredients to controlling the heat, every step is meticulously detailed, as if an experienced master alchemist were meticulously explaining the process. Different elixirs require different methods, some requiring a gentle simmer, others a swift, intense heat. Every detail is vividly presented.

Several jade slips contained insights into alchemy. The words between the lines revealed the alchemist's insights, such as the effect of picking a certain elixir at different ages on its effectiveness, or how subtle changes in one's state of mind during alchemy could alter the quality of the elixir. These insights were extremely useful to Zheng Yuan.

Zheng Yuan carefully arranged the jade slips and put them in his pocket, then went to the alchemy furnace. This furnace looked extraordinary, its material and style both revealing its extraordinary qualities. Zheng Yuan thought it must be a good item.

He tried fiddling with the alchemy furnace, trying to open it, but no matter how hard he pushed, pulled, knocked, or hit it, it wouldn't budge, like a stubborn mountain. Furious and anxious, Zheng Yuan simply waved his hand and used his magical power to retract the furnace into the bracelet's space.

Afterward, Zheng Yuan carefully surveyed his surroundings, confirming he hadn't missed anything. He then returned to the bracelet's space and approached the cauldron. He summoned Bai Qiusheng and eagerly asked, "Old Bai, what kind of elixir is in this cauldron?"

Bai Qiusheng smiled wryly and said helplessly, "This contains a furnace of elixirs specifically for those in the Jindan stage who need to improve their cultivation. It's called Qingyang Pills. This cauldron itself is also a magical weapon."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yuan's eyes flashed with surprise. He secretly rejoiced that he had truly found a treasure this time. If he could obtain these elixirs, his cultivation would be greatly improved. He stared at Bai Qiusheng intently and asked anxiously, "Old Bai, can you open this cauldron?"

Bai Qiusheng warned sternly, "Zheng Xiaoyou, it's best not to open this cauldron. Your current cultivation is too low. Even if you open it, you won't be able to use it."

This Qingyang Pill requires at least Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation to refine its medicinal properties. With your current level, if you take it rashly, the explosive power will burst you apart. Furthermore, once this cauldron is opened, the spiritual essence of the elixir inside will easily be lost, which would be a shame. It would be better to wait until your cultivation level is higher before opening this furnace of elixirs.

Zheng Yuan frowned. Though he felt resentful, he also understood Bai Qiusheng's words were true. He circled the alchemy furnace several times, his eyes fixed on the man he both loved and hated, like a hungry wolf staring at a piece of fat meat that was currently out of reach.