Daqin: A buff of incredible comprehension

His delusions were fueled by the flattery of his officials and the lust that came with power. Those around him, driven by their own selfish interests, would do anything to accommodate his every request. If his officials had firmly opposed the search for an elixir of life when the First Emperor first mentioned it, perhaps these alchemy and immortality-seeking activities would not have spread.

Even if he doesn't listen to the advice at the time, over time, he may reconsider out of a sense of responsibility to the country and the people.

In contrast, Emperor Wu of Han also pursued immortality in his later years, but ultimately realized the inescapable nature of human mortality. Consequently, he dismissed his sorcerers, destroyed his alchemy furnaces, and returned to normal life. This choice allowed him to avoid the same fate as Qin Shi Huang and ensured the continuation of the Han Dynasty for over two hundred years.

However, Qin Shi Huang's great achievements cannot be ignored. Modern historical records indicate that due to Zhao Chen's existence, Qin Shi Huang's interest in immortality was less intense. However, upon witnessing Zhao Chen's extraordinary alchemy skills, he was inevitably moved.

Success would be great, but even failure wouldn't be a big deal. Inside the Weiyang Palace, the strange phenomenon in the sky had dissipated. Everyone knew Yan Fei had completely consolidated her cultivation. Zhao Gao arrived and, upon seeing this scene, didn't interrupt. Instead, he quietly waited nearby. After a while, Yan Fei pushed open the door and emerged.

With an unconcealable smile on her face, she saw Zhao Chen at a glance. She immediately flashed in front of Zhao Chen, hugged him tightly, and kissed him passionately.

"Thank you, brother. If it weren't for your help, it would probably take me a long time to break through, hehe!"

"Yan Fei, what are you doing? Let the young master go!"

"What? Is it wrong for me to express my gratitude to you? You didn't even say anything, why are you so anxious? Could it be..." Yue Shen was about to refute, but Zhao Chen spoke first:

"Ahem, sister, don't be like this, everyone is watching us."

"Hehe, are you shy, little brother?"

Although she said this, she still let Zhao Chen go.

"Sister, congratulations on your successful breakthrough. Also, haven't you just reached the initial stage of a land immortal?"

"Yes, after the breakthrough, the effect of the Breaking Sect Pill is still there. Sister took advantage of the situation to consolidate her cultivation and actually reached the middle elementary stage."

“Yeah, awesome!”

At this time, Donghuang Taiyi and three others also came closer.

"Sir, is this Po Zong Dan really that effective? If a land immortal took it, would it have any effect?"

"This... probably won't have much effect. Sister Yanfei's case is a special case. She has already cultivated to the level of a half-step land immortal and has a certain understanding of the Dao. The main function of the Pozong Pill is to break the limitations of the human body and make up for her own shortcomings. Once the medicinal power bursts out from her body, she will break through.

So, this is just a coincidence.

However, if someone who is already at the level of a land immortal takes it, the Po Zong Dan will be of no use."

"I see. Excuse me, sir, since there is a sect-breaking pill, is there any pill that can allow a land-based immortal to break through?"

When Zhao Chen heard this question, he looked at Donghuang Taiyi in surprise.

"What realm is above the land immortals?"

"Sir, don't you know? Of course it's the realm of the celestial being on land."

"Ahem, of course I know, and there is indeed a pill called Tianren Pill."

"Heavenly Man Pill? Sir, can you tell me if you can refine this kind of pill?"

Even Donghuang Taiyi seemed a little excited, and his hoarse voice was even a little out of tune, which sounded unusually pleasant, like the voice of a strong woman.

Zhao Chen became even more confused after hearing this. He thought to himself: Could this guy really not be a man? Why doesn't this voice sound like a man's?

"Young Master, do you have any questions?" Donghuang Taiyi also realized that he was in a bad mood, so he immediately adjusted his mood and continued to ask.

“Although I know how to refine it, the Heavenly Man Pill is too powerful, and it is impossible for me to refine it with my current strength.

Even if you can refine it, finding the herbs is a huge challenge. I’m afraid you haven’t even heard of many of them.”

"Sir, please write down the list of herbs you need. I am willing to search all seven kingdoms to find them for you."

Seeing that Donghuang Taiyi was so sincere, Zhao Chen no longer refused.

"That's not a problem, but I still advise you not to get too hopeful, because many medicinal herbs are indeed extremely difficult to find."

"Disciple, please write down the list first!" "Master, please write down the herbs needed."

Bei Mingzi and Guiguzi also echoed this. Even Bei Mingzi, who advocated for inaction and rule, was tempted by the Tianren Pill.

He had been stuck at the peak of the Land Immortal Realm for many years, feeling there was no hope of a breakthrough, so he had been planning to go into seclusion. Now that he had the Heavenly Man Pill, which could potentially lead to a breakthrough, how could he give up?

The same is true of Guiguzi.

Among the four great masters, only Xunzi's cultivation is slightly lower, and he is in the late stage of land immortal, while the other three have already reached the peak.

This also explains why few people have seen them in action.

In desperation, Zhao Chen had to ask someone to bring paper and pen, and began to write down the medicinal materials needed for the Tianren Pill.

He filled up a whole sheet of paper, but still didn't finish, so he switched to another sheet and continued until the second sheet was nearly full.

Most of the medicinal herbs listed on the first sheet of paper are relatively basic, and Donghuang Taiyi and others are also familiar with them.

However, starting from the second piece of paper, everyone's brows began to frown unconsciously.

"Sir, do these herbs really exist? Why haven't we heard of them?"

"Of course they exist, but they are extremely rare. I even doubt whether many of them still exist in the world."

Zhao Chen answered this way because, since he was able to comprehend the formula of Tianren Dan, it meant that the medicinal ingredients must exist. After all, this is not a simple martial arts world.

Whether it is the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon or the Nine-Sky Mysterious Lady, their existence illustrates this point.

"In that case, could you please tell me the shapes and properties of these herbs so that I can have a basis for my search?"

"Alright! I'll write down the properties, growing environment, and characteristics of these herbs for you!" Zhao Chen didn't refuse. If he could find all of these herbs and refine them into Tianren Pills, it would also be beneficial to him. Even if he couldn't use them for the time being, he could leave them for Sister Yan Fei and the others.

"Thank you, sir!" Zhao Chen took out another piece of paper and wrote down the detailed information about the rare herbs. "Okay, that should have solved all the problems. Everyone, these herbs are extremely rare, and some even grow overseas, so finding them might not be easy."

"Thank you, sir. As long as these herbs really exist, we will definitely find them for you."

"Master, you can rest assured about this. As long as it really exists, ** will definitely find it."

"In that case, I won't waste any more time talking. However..." Zhao Chen was about to let them go back to their respective places when Zhao Gao suddenly spoke up, "Sir, I have something to report."

"Hmm? Zhao Gao, what's the matter? Did my father send you here?"

"My lord, you are wise. It is indeed the king who sent me to ask you: Can you refine the elixir of immortality and the elixir of longevity?"

"Zhao Gao, is this really what my father asked you to ask?"

Hearing this, Zhao Chen's face turned serious and he looked at Zhao Gao with coldness in his eyes.

"Sir, this is absolutely true. I would never dare to deceive you."

"really?"

Zhao Chen pondered in silence. Donghuang Taiyi and the others also looked at him with confusion, wondering how he would respond. Zhao Chen, however, fell into deep thought. Although his father had once said he no longer sought the elixir of immortality, now that he knew he could refine the elixir, he must have known about the Pozong Pill. It was precisely for this reason that he had sent Zhao Gao to inquire. How could he pass up such a golden opportunity? Who wouldn't want immortality and a longer life?

"Zhao Gao, go back and tell my father that the elixir of immortality can indeed be refined, but it is currently unsuccessful. Firstly, the medicinal materials are difficult to find; secondly, even if all the medicinal materials are available, I cannot successfully refine it with my current strength."

"Sir, where is the elixir that increases lifespan?" Zhao Gao asked carefully.

"The pill that increases lifespan is called Shouyuan Pill, and each pill can add twenty years to your lifespan. It is indeed not very difficult to refine, but the medicinal materials are also quite rare." Zhao Chen said.

"Sir, please list the herbs you need. I will dispatch Luo Wang to search for them throughout the day and will definitely find them for you. Furthermore, my original intention for asking today is to hope that Master Donghuang, Master Beimingzi, and Master Guiguzi can assist in the search. Since they are going to collect the herbs for the Tianren Pill, how about they also help find the herbs for the Shouyuan Pill?"

"You're a quick-witted kid, but..."

"Don't worry, sir. I will do my best to help you."

"Disciple, if that's the case, you might as well write it down!"

"That's it, then. Actually, many of the herbs needed for the Longevity Pill are very common. There's only one that's never been seen before: the Longevity Fruit. This fruit alone can add five years to one's lifespan, but it's highly toxic, with a 30% chance of causing immediate death. Therefore, only by combining it with other herbs to create the Longevity Pill can it safely add twenty years to one's lifespan."

After a brief explanation, Zhao Chen wrote down the most important medicinal ingredients in the Shouyuan Pill, and then wrote down all the required medicinal ingredients.

"Zhao Gao, these are all the herbs needed for the Longevity Pill. Take them and give them to your king."

"I obey your orders."

Zhao Gao took the prescription and was about to leave.

"and many more!"

"Sir, do you have any further instructions?"

"Has Father started making those pills recently?"

"Yes, sir. The king has ordered us and Lord Yunzhong to refine three thousand Qi-strengthening pills within two weeks."

"Oh, so how's the matter of collecting the herbs I asked you to do?"

"I have already started to deal with it and informed Miss Ba Qing. I have also started to purchase medicinal materials from the other six countries."

"Really? Were there any anomalies during the acquisition process? For example, foreign merchants driving up drug prices or investigating our motives."

"Sir, you are truly brilliant. Some people are indeed taking advantage of the situation to raise the price and compete with our people for the medicinal materials. Some are also trying to find out why Miss Ba Qing purchased so many medicinal materials."