Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 905: No Guaranteed Victory!
Liu Yu certainly wouldn't stand by and do nothing regarding the matter of the four concubines reaching the embryonic stage; he planned to help as much as he could.
However, this wasn’t a reason to take risks. It would be fine to help in passing, but if he had to specifically enter a secret realm to search for the main ingredient for the Nurturing Infancy Pill, the "Sun and Moon Spiritual Spring," it would undoubtedly be an unrealistic fantasy.
Liu Yu always prioritized his own interests, and his original intention had never changed. The immortal path values personal benefit; he couldn't risk himself for others, especially when it came to his own path.
“Greetings, Ancestor!”
After sending the message, the maid Gu Yueying quickly appeared before him.
“Splash, splash!”
In the washing room, not long after, the sound of water mixed with strange noises could be heard.
(...20,000 words omitted...)
Seven days later.
In the hall of the Heavenly Peak cave dwelling, a man and a woman sat across from each other at a table.
The female cultivator exuded a cold beauty and had a slender figure, dressed in a form-fitting yellow robe. Her skin was as smooth as cream, and her features were picturesque.
This woman was none other than Zhuo Meng!
It seemed that after some intense exercise, two patches of red still lingered on her cheeks, and against her fair skin, it created an astonishing beauty.
Under the yellow robe, her milk-white skin bore large red marks that hadn’t faded, telling of just how vigorous the recent activity had been.
“Hmph~”
Thinking about the secret technique from earlier, Zhuo Meng let out a soft huff, casting a look that was part pouting and part reproach.
“.”
Opposite her, Liu Yu remained calm, sipping his spiritual tea slowly.
At that moment, he had entered a serene state akin to a sage or a Buddha.
“Do you have confidence?”
After a long while, Liu Yu's expression turned serious, and he quietly asked.
With Zhuo Meng's foundation, even with his assistance, the chance of her reaching the embryonic stage was still less than thirty percent.
Attempting to force the breakthrough would likely lead to direct demise.
A thirty percent chance was already worth taking a shot for an ordinary golden core cultivator.
But to Liu Yu, that was still too low, so he intended to let Zhuo Meng wait a bit longer.
With ancient secret realms appearing one after another, many long-extinct spiritual herbs and medicines had resurfaced; it was not impossible for the "Sun and Moon Spiritual Spring" to reappear as well.
Once the main ingredient became available, with the resources he possessed, he would have a high chance of acquiring it.
With his current alchemical skills, he likely had already surpassed the seasoned alchemical pill grandmaster, Ink Plum.
Although the Nurturing Infancy Pill was rare, it was ultimately just a fourth stage lower grade elixir, and the difficulty of refining it was not high for him now.
With his current level of alchemical skill, even if he could only obtain a little of the "Sun and Moon Spiritual Spring," refining a few Nurturing Infancy Pills would not be an issue.
Considering all these factors, Liu Yu leaned towards letting Zhuo Meng wait a bit longer.
“Perseverance is certainly commendable.”
“But if something is unachievable, taking a step back for the time being can also be a form of wisdom.”
“If you give up on the breakthrough, I can ensure you live a life of great wealth and longevity, without disaster, until you reach eight hundred years.”
After a moment of pause, Liu Yu spoke slowly.
To be fair, without the aid of the Nurturing Infancy Pill, he did not wish for his concubine to recklessly attempt a breakthrough.
If it were a sect disciple with a two or three percent chance of reaching the embryonic stage, Liu Yu would encourage them to take the risk and carve out a path.
But for his concubine, there was no need to be that strict.
After all, he never expected them to assist him in duels; he just needed to manage his own power.