Qiu Zu: From an apprentice in a medicine shop to an immortal ancestor.

“Refining golden pellets.”

An Jishi played with the red spiritual ore in his hand, sighing with emotion:

“Disciple, you must have heard of the external refining of golden pellets, the [External Elixir Immortal Technique] for achieving immortality. This [Crimson Emperor Essence] is of excellent quality. In the ancient cultivation world, it would be priceless. This small piece of spiritual ore is enough to cause Nascent Soul cultivators to fight fiercely.”

Qiu Zhen was not surprised.

After joining the Medicine King Valley, studying medicine, and learning alchemy, he naturally had some understanding of the legendary [External Elixir Immortal Technique].

The so-called “Golden Elixir Path” is the “Lead and Mercury Path”.

《Baopuzi》 also says that cinnabar is burned into mercury, and after accumulation, it turns back into cinnabar.

This reversible reaction, in the eyes of ancient alchemists, gave cinnabar the characteristic of natural immortality. Taking elixirs could transfer this “property” to the human body, thereby achieving immortality.

The [Crimson Emperor Essence] in his hand was about as he had guessed, a high-quality alchemical medicine, not exceeding his expectations.

“Master, the [External Elixir Immortal Technique] has declined for many years, and with the suppression of the imperial court, I am afraid that the real alchemist inheritance is gone from the Jianghu.”

“That’s right. Looking at the world, the Golden Elixir Path is declining. Even if there are still real masters of alchemy, they must be living in seclusion in the deep mountains, burning elixir and refining medicine, difficult for outsiders to find.”

After An Jishi finished speaking, seeing the disappointment on Qiu Zhen’s face, he guessed what his disciple was thinking, smiled, and then said:

“The greatest use of top-grade cinnabar is to refine golden pellets. However, you don’t need to be disappointed. This [Crimson Emperor Essence] has a wonderful use for you, it is not a chicken rib.”

Qiu Zhen immediately became interested:

“Master, what other wonderful uses does the [Crimson Emperor Essence] have?”

“The ultimate essence of heaven and earth is none other than the Dao, and the most subtle in the Dao is none other than Qi. Nourishing Qi and calming the soul is none other than mercury.”

An Jishi quoted classics and spoke eloquently:

“Although this teacher does not know the proper [External Elixir Immortal Technique], this [Crimson Emperor Essence] is naturally formed into a pellet. With just a little refining and enlightenment, you can obtain a [Crimson Emperor Golden Pellet]. This pellet can calm the soul, nourish Qi, amplify martial arts true intent, allow your martial arts power to reach a higher level, and also resist the divine soul attacks of martial masters and cultivators.”

“Good treasure!”

Qiu Zhen’s eyes lit up immediately.

Treasures for nourishing the soul and Qi are extremely precious no matter where they are placed.

Not to mention, this [Crimson Emperor Golden Pellet] can actually amplify “martial arts true intent”.

The reason why he was able to easily kill three “Innate True Gang Realm” inner demons and evil spirits in Guangling City some time ago was because of his powerful “martial arts true intent”.

Many demons and monsters have strong bodies. Even if their heads are cut off, their hands are broken, or they are dismembered into eight pieces, they will not die for a while and still have the power to fight.

For martial arts masters, “martial arts true intent” is particularly important if they want to cleanly kill powerful demons.

A treasure that can amplify “martial arts will” is priceless and more precious than a spiritual weapon.

“It is indeed a good treasure.”

An Jishi sighed with emotion, and then asked with a hint of curiosity:

“Disciple, you just said that it was a giant python monster about to transform into a dragon. Do you know its specific origin?”

“It is called [Viper King], from Water Viper Cave. I think it comes from the legendary Viper Dragon clan and has the qualifications to transform into a dragon!”

“No wonder.”

An Jishi showed a look of sudden realization:

“So it is a monster from Water Viper Cave. No wonder it would give you [Crimson Emperor Essence].”

Qiu Zhen was immediately interested upon hearing this.

“Master, is there something to this?”

Nan Zhiyi and An Huayu, who had not interrupted, also cast curious gazes.

What is the connection between the monsters of Water Viper Cave and alchemical medicines?

“Naturally, there is a connection.”

An Jishi nodded slightly and explained:

“Water Viper Cave is not a small matter. In the ancient cultivation world, it was a direct lineage tribe under the command of Jade Mountain Dragon Lord. It was known as the Dragon Son and Dragon Grandson Palace. In those years, it was infinitely glorious in the Jade Dragon Mountain Range. It can be called the number one demon clan in the mountain and was deeply trusted by the Dragon Lord.”

“The Jade Mountain Dragon Lord was keen on external alchemy. As a direct lineage, Water Viper Cave was once responsible for collecting various alchemical medicines for the Dragon Lord.”

“It is an accident for others to give you [Crimson Emperor Essence], but it is not an accident for [Water Viper Cave] to give you this treasure. Water Viper Cave has declined, and there are not many other treasures. I am afraid that there are still a lot of alchemical medicines hidden.”

There is such a connection!

Qiu Zhen gained a lot of knowledge.

“Dad, it seems that you got a chance in the Jade Dragon Mountain Range last year. Mom said it was some kind of alchemical medicine…”

An Huayu thought of something and asked:

“Could it also be from Water Viper Cave?”

“That’s right.”

An Jishi nodded slightly and smiled:

“Actually, this is also thanks to your junior brother.”

“Thanks to me?”

Qiu Zhen was a little surprised:

“Master, how do you say that?”

An Jishi explained with a smile:

“Last year, you saw a great demon fighting in the mountains, causing the mountains to shake. That day, this teacher went to the mountains to mediate the conflict and helped the old python of Water Viper Cave to drive away its powerful enemy. To thank me, it gave me an alchemical medicine.”

It really was that giant python demon!

Qiu Zhen was a little surprised. It seems that he has a deep connection with Water Viper Cave.

“It’s just a pity that the old python is very stingy, hiding the alchemy books left by the Dragon Lord and unwilling to show them to others.”

Speaking of this, An Jishi’s face showed some loss and some longing.

An Huayu couldn’t help but ask:

“Dad, is the Dragon Lord’s alchemy very powerful, more powerful than you? Isn’t it said that our human alchemy is the most powerful…”

“Demons and monsters are indeed not good at alchemy and weapon refining, not as good as our human race.”

An Jishi shook his head:

“The Dragon Lord is different. He is a congenital god born from heaven and earth, intelligent and long-lived. No matter how mysterious the alchemy is, the Dragon Lord has devoted himself to it for hundreds of years. His skill has already reached the pinnacle, and few people in the world can compare with him.”

Speaking of this, An Jishi said leisurely:

“It is said that the Dragon Lord’s alchemy is comparable to that of immortals, and it is an immortal alchemy technique. He has the ability to refine immortal pills. There are also rumors that the reason why the Dragon Lord encountered a great disaster and died was because he refined the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill that could help people achieve immortality and ascend to immortality, touching unknown taboos.”

Nine Revolutions Golden Pill!

Qiu Zhen and An Huayu heard about such secrets for the first time, and they were both surprised and curious.

An immortal pill that can help people achieve enlightenment and ascend to immortality…

No one can remain unmoved.

“One golden pill swallowed into the stomach, immortality and freedom.”

An Huayu looked in awe. The Nine Revolutions Golden Pill is too suitable for him. He can reach the sky in one step without any effort.

“Dad, is there really a Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill in the world?”

“I don’t know.”

An Jishi shook his head:

“It is rumored that the Dragon Lord did not refine the [Nine Revolutions Golden Pill], only one step away. However, at the moment when the pill was about to be released, he encountered a disaster and died on the spot. The pill furnace was destroyed, and the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill naturally turned into ashes.”

“There are also rumors that the Dragon Lord refined the [Nine Revolutions Golden Pill], but he encountered a great disaster, was too seriously injured, and his foundation was completely destroyed. Therefore, the Dragon Lord simply reincarnated and made a plan to hide the refined [Nine Revolutions Golden Pill]. One day, when the Dragon Lord is reborn and the king returns, he will have the opportunity to rise again, and even become an immortal and transcend…”