blogombal 1101. The Pharmacopoeia is nearing completion.
1101. The Pharmacopoeia is nearing completion.
Following the Thunder Clan's battle for succession, the Medicine Clan's next major event is the Pharmacopoeia.
In comparison, while the Thunder Clan's succession battle was exciting, it was merely an appetizer. In terms of the number of experts gathered and its importance, the Thunder Clan's succession battle could never compare to the Pharmacopoeia, where all nine-rank alchemists gathered.
After all, not everyone cares about who the heir of the Lei Clan is, but everyone cares about the pills made by a ninth-grade alchemist.
Wei Jiangyuan also told Xiao Yan that he wouldn't miss the Pill Gathering. Judging from his tone, Xiao Yan could basically guess that he had probably already reached the ninth rank.
After all, with the help of Shennong, Wei Jiangyuan successfully crossed the threshold of Dou Sheng. His soul power was already very strong, and now he also possessed the fifth-ranked Strange Flame on the Strange Flame Ranking. It was not surprising that he could refine a ninth-grade pill.
During this same period, the Medicine Clan also sent people to contact Xiao Yan and his group.
Contrary to Xiao Yan's expectations, the elder who came this time was named Yao Wanhuo, and his attitude towards them was relatively friendly, without showing any hostility.
Although he couldn't possibly mend the conflict between the two sides on his own, at least it wouldn't erupt now. Xiao Yan didn't know who was behind this, but this incident alone showed that Guiyuan Prefecture had reached a point where the Medicine Clan had to take it seriously.
"Teacher, what kind of elixir are you planning to refine this time?"
In fact, the formulas for ninth-grade pills are also extremely precious, with a value no less than that of the pills themselves, and their quantity is extremely rare. After all, pill formulas are different from cultivation techniques and combat skills.
However, Xiao Yan and Yao Lao no longer need to worry about this matter. Firstly, the Pill Tower has a very rich reserve of pills, and after joining the Guiyuan Mansion, these resources and materials naturally belong directly to the Guiyuan Mansion. In fact, in principle, the two of them, master and disciple, are on the same side as Elder Lin and Huo Zhencai. It's just that because of the pride of ninth-grade alchemists, the four of them have no desire to cooperate.
Secondly, both the Spirit Clan and the Flame Clan are among the families, aside from the Medicine Clan, that place considerable importance on alchemy. One is skilled in fire, and the other possesses a powerful soul. Over many years, they have accumulated a considerable number of high-ranking alchemists, resulting in a substantial reserve of pill formulas. These three factors combined make Guiyuan Mansion's reserve of pill formulas quite impressive. While it may not be as abundant as the Medicine Clan's, it is second only to them and is certainly not comparable to any lone alchemist.
Xiao Yan and Yao Lao not only didn't need to search everywhere, but they even had room to choose.
When Xiao Yan went into seclusion last time, Yao Lao specially refined a Rank 9 pill with relatively mild medicinal properties for him. Yao Lao himself was not particularly satisfied with that pill, as the supply of Dou Qi was not sufficient in the later stages of refining. However, it was still an indispensable aid for Xiao Yan during his three years of seclusion.
Yao Lao was already prepared for Xiao Yan's question.
"Not only the pills I'm going to refine, but I've also prepared all the pills you're going to refine."
Then a scroll of pill formulas flew to Xiao Yan. Xiao Yan took it and read it carefully, finally managing to smile slightly.
"If it's this kind of pill, then this pharmacopoeia is indeed very interesting."
A smile appeared on the lips of the old medicine master: "Let us, master and disciple, show the arrogant Medicine Clan that the Ninth Rank is not something they can monopolize."
What the old medicine master said was not unfounded; in fact, a saying has been passed down through the medicine clan for a long time:
"The nine ranks of the world originate from the Medicine Clan."
This was an extremely arrogant statement, but almost no one could directly refute it. This was because the former Dou Di powerhouse of the Medicine Clan not only possessed extraordinary strength, but his alchemy skills had also truly reached the pinnacle that alchemists on the Dou Qi Continent could achieve.
His many reforms and innovations in alchemy influenced countless people throughout history. Even the Pill Tower was deeply influenced by the Medicine Clan. The founder of the Pill Tower had also studied specifically with the Medicine Clan and, during his lifetime, always considered himself a descendant of the Medicine Clan.
However, the relaxed and free atmosphere of the Pill Tower later attracted more alchemists, who gathered together and gradually formed the Pill Tower as it is today.
Over these past few days, Xiao Yan has truly come to understand his teacher's perspective. Yao Lao harbors no positive feelings towards the Yao Clan; the only people he still cares about are his own parents.
The old man's parents had passed away many years ago. Back then, he was expelled from the Yao clan because he was not valued, and his parents could only be treated as ordinary descendants and could not be truly enshrined in the Yao clan's ancestral hall.
The old doctor himself didn't care much about this, but he understood very well the feelings of his deceased parents, and this matter could not be left undone!
However, the relationship between Guiyuan Mansion and Yao Clan is now very awkward because of him. If he brings it up, he might end up like Xiao Yan before, not only unable to fulfill his wish but also being severely bullied.
The path that Elder Yao chose was quite simple: to truly prove himself through his own abilities in the pharmacopoeia. At that time, with the prestige he had gained within the Medicine Clan, it would not have been difficult for him to have his parents enter the Medicine Clan's ancestral hall.
In the time that followed, Xiao Yan and Yao Lao were making final preparations and adjustments.
Although the remaining time is short enough to allow them to refine a single grade nine pill, other preparatory and testing work can still be done. They can even familiarize themselves with certain rare materials beforehand. Guiyuan Prefecture is now quite wealthy and powerful, and alchemists are among the most lucrative professions, so the expenses incurred during the preparation process are entirely worthwhile.
Of course, Xiao Yan and Yao Lao were not the only ones making these preparations at this time. All the other alchemists who were putting in their best effort to participate in the Pharmacopoeia and make a name for themselves in one battle were also doing the same work.
Amidst this atmosphere, the pharmaceutical industry has recently been experiencing a series of dramatic events, with the fragrance of medicine and the thunder of pills constantly descending.
Many newcomers to the world of medicine, including Xiao Yan, would sense the extraordinary nature of the pharmacopoeia at this time.
As they refined the pills, the battle qi and spiritual energy within the medicinal realm not only didn't decrease significantly, but actually became increasingly abundant, seemingly inexhaustible. It seemed that as long as they were in good condition, they could refine as many pills as they wanted.
Those with experience, such as the Elder of Medicine, would understand that this is the most important harbinger of the opening of the Medicine Clan's Pharmacopoeia.
Countless streams of battle qi and spiritual energy surged forth, naturally the work of the former Medicine Clan Battle Emperor. Driven by a grand formation set up by a Battle Emperor, it continuously absorbed and gathered external battle qi and spiritual energy over a long period, before finally erupting at a certain point in time.