Published: March 3, 2025
CHAPTER 904: Sun and Moon Spiritual Spring
However, Yan Kai was not an alchemist; to him, this formula was merely a useless piece of scrap that could only be traded for useful resources.
After much contemplation, he ultimately chose to hand the formula over to Liu Yu.
This decision had two major benefits: first, it demonstrated loyalty and relieved his senior brother's doubts, and second, it allowed him to repay some debts.
After all, the few true treasures in Yan Kai's possession were acquired on credit, and he was bearing quite a load of debt.
Given the gap in their strengths, he did not dare to default on payment, thus it was better to settle it sooner.
His eyes skimmed quickly over the Nurturing Infancy Pill formula, and as he looked at the somewhat unfamiliar names of the herbs listed, Liu Yu's brows gradually knitted together.
The reason for this was that a small portion of the spiritual herbs on the formula was even unfamiliar to him, even now.
Although he had seen them in the spiritual herb pressure atlas, it had been years since there was any news from the cultivating immortality world, making it difficult to gather them, or even to say extremely challenging.
This portion of herbs constituted about twenty to thirty percent, while he was only confident in collecting sixty to seventy percent of the herbs.
Most importantly, the main herb for refining the Nurturing Infancy Pill had not been heard from in the Tian Nan cultivation world for a long time.
As it stood, it seemed a far-off task to refine this elixir.
"However, even so, this formula still has certain value."
"With my alchemical skills and by simulating through the Immortal Abode, it's possible to find substitutes for the majority of the extinct spiritual herbs and draft a new Nurturing Infancy Pill formula."
"Replacing the ancient spiritual herbs with the existing ones in the cultivation world, while not reducing the efficacy significantly."
As various thoughts flashed through his mind, Liu Yu's furrowed brow relaxed.
He looked at Yan Kai beside him, a hint of satisfaction appearing on his face, and after a pause, he spoke:
"This formula is indeed of great use to me and our sect; Junior Brother Yan has truly not let anyone down."
Even though this Nurturing Infancy Pill formula was merely an ancient one, with many of its herbal ingredients being extinct, it was still an extremely important strategic resource.
Even if the hope of successfully refining it was slim, many factions would likely be willing to give it a try, to see if they could eventually succeed.
After all, once successful, the efficacy of the Nurturing Infancy Pill would greatly enhance the likelihood of that faction producing yuan ying cultivators, beneficial for stable inheritance and prosperity.
In such a scenario, it would be no problem for Yan Kai to exchange this for some fourth-stage resources, such as a good quality true treasure.
"I have cultivated to this point, deeply grateful for the sect's blessings and Senior Brother Qingyang's kindness."
"Now that I can repay a little, Yan Kai is determined!"
"This formula should be placed in the sect treasury for proper handling, Senior Brother."
With a serious expression, Yan Kai said earnestly.
Though this ancient formula was useful, it was ultimately outdated, and its value could not be too high; exchanging it for half a bottle of fourth-stage spiritual elixir or a true treasure would be the limit.
Since that was the case, it was better to place it in the sect treasury.
After all these years of interaction, Yan Kai had a decent understanding of Liu Yu, who was most often quite generous.
"Haha~"
Upon hearing these words, the two exchanged smiles, then raised their cups and drank to their hearts' content, understanding everything without needing to say more.
"This ancient formula for the Nurturing Infancy Pill was obtained after great hardships by Junior Brother."
"Junior Brother selflessly submits it to the sect, and the sect naturally cannot lack in showing appreciation."
"How about this: since Liu is in charge, I will waive two of Junior Brother's true treasure debts."