Rebuild the Xiuxian Family

"It seems we still have to start with the mutual generation and restraint of the five elements."

Li Zhirui opened his eyes, and a solution had come to him regarding the problem of the Yin-Yang Five Elements Essence becoming chaotic during fusion, leading to the failure of alchemy.

Moreover, after thinking about it, he came up with two completely different methods.

One method utilizes the five elements' mutual generation to achieve a balance where metal contains water, water nourishes wood, and wood generates fire, thus achieving a special equilibrium among the seven elements.

Another method is the mutual restraint of the five elements: water restrains fire, fire restrains metal, metal restrains wood, etc., so that the essence is temporarily kept in a state of mutual restraint and non-integration.

As for which of the two methods is better or worse, Li Zhirui couldn't tell, but he still decisively chose the former. There was no other reason than that it was more suitable!

He possesses the spiritual roots of water and wood, and the purification laws he comprehends are also derived from the fusion of the laws of water and wood, making them even more in line with the mutual generation of the five elements.

Li Zhirui recorded these two alchemy tips, which could even be considered secret methods.

Why is it said that cultivators from sects and families generally go further and more steadily than independent cultivators? It's not just because they have abundant cultivation resources, but also because they have secret methods passed down from generation to generation, which can help younger generations avoid many detours and save a lot of time.

Time is not precious to great cultivators like Li Zhirui, because they have ample lifespans. But for lesser cultivators, lifespans are limited and cannot be wasted!
After all, there is only one in a billion cultivators like him. Most cultivators do not have such talent to improve their cultivation level so quickly.

anyway!

After sending the two jade slips containing the secret techniques into the Sutra Repository, Li Zhirui purified the alchemy furnace before sitting cross-legged to recover his magical power and spiritual consciousness, and to adjust his own condition.

Several hours later, feeling fully recovered, Li Zhirui confidently got up and started refining the Creation Heavenly Pill for the second time.

This time, he executed the technique more steadily and appropriately, successfully refining the essence of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, and saving a quarter of an hour compared to the last time.

This not only reduces the time, but also reduces the consumption of Li Zhirui's magic power and divine sense, allowing him to have more energy left in the subsequent refining process.

Then, they arrived at the place where Li Zhirui had previously failed, and began to integrate the essence!
With a change of hand seals, the essence within the furnace also changed. The water element essence was at the bottom, and then the wood, fire, earth, and metal elements were successively fused together. The whole process went very smoothly, and the fused essence emitted a dazzling five-colored radiance.

Immediately afterwards, he made another move, casting the Yin-Yang essence into the water and wood elements respectively.

Rumbling--

The previously calm fusion essence suddenly boiled over, causing the entire alchemy furnace to shake as if it were a sign of impending failure.

But Li Zhirui showed no expression whatsoever, and the hand seals in his hands remained unchanged.

Under his control, Jinghua gradually regained her composure.

At this moment, only a small pill, about a foot in size, radiating seven-colored spiritual light, remained in the spiritual water of the alchemy furnace!
Clearly, he has successfully overcome the obstacle that led to his previous failure.

Even at this point, Li Zhirui remained calm, showing neither joy nor excitement, nor tension nor worry, only a profound and undisturbed expression.

After the initial form of the elixir is refined, the next step is to nurture it.

This is not only to enhance the effects of the elixir, but also to further remove impurities from it.

The inferior or low-grade pills sold on the market are those that were not properly completed in this step.

Fortunately, Li Zhirui has been refining pills for thousands of years, and his method of nurturing pills has reached its peak. Not to mention, his expertise in water-based pill refining is most suitable for nurturing pills!

Several hours passed, and the nascent pill was no longer colorful. This was not a failure, but rather a sign of success.

This means that the medicinal properties of the elixir are contained within, and the spiritual energy is stored within, which is an excellent sign!
Li Zhirui timely transformed the technique into the Elixir Dividing Method.

Dividing pills is a great test of an alchemist's skill. It is necessary to ensure that the effects of each pill are almost identical. Having more pills does not necessarily mean that the quality of the pills is higher; on the contrary, it will make it easier to fail. However, having fewer pills will definitely result in a lower quality pill.

Li Zhirui's divine sense transformed into two sharp little swords, seeking an opportunity, and then without hesitation, he cleaved down, dividing the nascent pill into three equal parts.

However, upon closer inspection, it can be found that only one of the three pills is the perfect amount!
The other two have their own problems: one has a stronger metal and water element, while the other lacks the metal and water element.

However, soon, an idea popped into Li Zhirui's mind: why not take advantage of this characteristic and refine it into a Creation Heavenly Pill that is beneficial to the Metal and Water Spiritual Roots, as well as the Fire and Earth Spiritual Roots that are incompatible with them!

As for the remaining one, it was refined into the remaining Wood Element Creation Heavenly Pill.

The thoughts in one's mind are complete, but in reality, they are but a fleeting moment.

Without the slightest pause, Li Zhirui's hand gestures smoothly transformed into the pill-condensing technique that was part of the pill formula.

Under the kneading of a pair of invisible hands, the three Creation Heavenly Pills began to become perfectly round, while a protective film was applied to the pills, slowing down the dissipation of spiritual energy and medicinal properties.

Actually, this is also a technique for alchemy, called "Sealing the Elixir".

It was simply incorporated into the final elixir-condensing technique.

puff!
Suddenly, a sound of air being released came from inside the alchemy furnace.

It was that the pill, lacking the essence of metal and water, had failed to be refined!
However, this situation was within Li Zhirui's expectations, since he never thought he could refine three Creation Heaven Pills at once.

But it was precisely because of the failure of this pill that he had more energy to take care of the other two pills to ensure their success.

The incantation slowly dissipated, and two perfectly round, jade-like pills floated in the alchemy furnace.

Although it was a precious elixir that had seized the essence of heaven and earth, there were no unusual phenomena when it was produced, not even the most common fragrance of elixir.

The reason for this is, of course, that Li Zhirui used the most powerful and longest-lasting sealing technique when coating the pills, so it looked quite extraordinary, but did not reveal any special features.

"Good good!"

Looking at the two Creation Pills, Li Zhirui's calm face broke into a bright smile, and he couldn't help but exclaim in approval.

On his second attempt, he successfully refined the Creation Heavenly Pill, producing two pills at once. Such an achievement was something he could be proud of!

Although the two pills were of average quality, only low-grade and medium-quality, it was no problem for Li Zhirui, who was proficient in purification techniques. He could easily purify the impurities within them, raising their grade to a higher level. Of course, at most, they would become high-grade.

No matter how hard Li Zhirui tried, he could not achieve an even higher grade. This was because during the alchemy process, some impurities would seep into the very essence of the Creation Heavenly Pill. If he tried to purify them, it would damage the very essence of the pill. In that case, what use would it be if the impurities were removed?
Secondly, there is an inherent problem with the Creation Heavenly Pill: the Heavenly Dao will not allow the existence of a top-grade Creation Heavenly Pill!
He understood this when he was studying the elixir formula.

After all, the existence of elixirs is to seize the creation of heaven and earth. The fact that the Heavenly Dao did not send down a tribulation of lightning is already considered magnanimous and lenient. How could one expect to obtain a top-grade creation elixir?

It is likely that the moment it is forged, a bolt of lightning will strike down from the heavens.

After successfully refining the Creation Elixir, Li Zhirui did not rush to rest. Instead, he meticulously recorded his state of mind, experience, and insights during the elixir-refining process.

This is not only to summarize experience and improve the success rate of the next alchemy, but also to leave a legacy for future generations. Perhaps many years later, another alchemy master of the Celestial Realm will appear in the family?

After more than half an hour, Li Zhirui finally put down the jade slip in his hand and began to regulate his breathing to recover.

Even with his current cultivation level, refining a batch of Creation Heaven Pills was extremely arduous, consuming seventy to eighty percent of his internal mana and nearly exhausting his divine sense.

After a day of recuperation, Li Zhirui returned to his peak condition.

Then, the furnace was opened to refine the third Creation Heavenly Pill.

Refining, fusing, nurturing, dividing, sealing...

Li Zhirui had performed the five steps of alchemy countless times. Sometimes, he would have only just conceived the idea when the technique was already mostly complete.

Compared to the last time, this time he not only consumed less energy, but also corrected all the mistakes he had made. The three nascent precious pills were intact, and the yin and yang and five elements were just right.

In the end, three pills were successfully formed, and their quality was improved from low-grade medium to mid-grade low!
Keep in mind that this is only Li Zhirui's third time refining the Creation Heaven Pill, yet he has achieved such remarkable results. How could he not be proud of himself?

"Five Creation Heaven Pills are enough for the family to use for a long time."

In his view, none of the current members of the clan have the potential to break through to the Celestial Immortal realm within a thousand years. Perhaps some clansmen will receive an opportunity in the future and advance further.

Even with the best sealing technique and the preservation in a spirit-sealing bottle, the medicinal properties will dissipate after a thousand years; such is the terrifying power of time.

"Clan leader, these are five Creation Heaven Pills that have been refined, and one of them corresponds to each of the five elements."

Li Zhirui spared a moment to retrieve the successfully refined pill formula and hurriedly arrived using a secret technique.

"Rui Zu, is this what you've been refining these past few days?" Li Debo looked at the jade bottle, but his first question was a pointless one.

"Yes, the three materials were refined into a total of five precious pills."

He then added, "The family should stop acquiring Celestial Immortal-level spiritual items. Five Creation Heavenly Pills are enough. Any more, and I worry the family might not be able to hold onto this wealth."

There was one more thing he didn't say: he didn't believe the Li family could produce five Celestial Immortals in a thousand years.

Li Debo understood the meaning behind these words, but he had a different idea. He said, "Rui Zu, the family may indeed be unable to fully utilize the Creation Heavenly Pill, but in the vast Yuanling Realm, there are ultimately forces that need it."

"The family could sell the Creation Heaven Pill and exchange it for other precious spiritual items."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhirui frowned. His idea was good, but the problem was that if the Li family sold a large number of Creation Heaven Pills, it would inevitably arouse the envy of various forces, and who knows what kind of trouble it would cause!

"Have you considered that other forces might take action against your family because of this?"

Li Zhirui asked with a serious expression, "Perhaps one Celestial Immortal power is nothing, but what if multiple powers unite? Can the family handle that?"

"To tell you the truth, in a few hundred years, I will settle my karma and transcend. At that time, the family will only have three Celestial Immortals, Qingcang, Qingpeng, and Li Mingyao, to guard it. Their strength is limited, and at most they can use the formation to protect the area around the family territory. Other parts of Shanhai Prefecture will probably be divided up by other forces."

Li Debo was immediately terrified. He had been blinded by greed and had forgotten that gaining huge profits would bring dangerous crises!
“Rui Zu is right! I acted impulsively and oversimplified things.”

Seeing that he had come to his senses in time and was not stubborn, Li Zhirui did not say anything harsh again. His expression softened, and he said, "The Creation Heavenly Pill is not forbidden from being traded, but you should pay attention to the quantity and the trading partners."

"Please enlighten me, Rui Zu," Li Debo asked immediately.

“The Dongyuan Sect, which is closest to our family, is an absolutely non-negotiable partner.”

Clearly, Li Zhirui, like the leader of the Dongyuan Sect, was wary of the other side, even though no major conflict had broken out between them.

"The Xiaxian Sect and the He family of Yumen, which are farther away, are good trading partners because the Dongyuan Sect is between them and their families! The stronger they are, the greater the pressure on the Dongyuan Sect, and the less they can take care of their families."

Li Debo nodded; he understood these simple principles.

“In addition, the family should try to support one or two new Celestial Immortal forces between the family and the Dongyuan Sect!” Li Zhirui said quietly.

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, Li Debo was greatly alarmed and quickly said, "Rui Zu, there are indeed many small forces between the family and the Dongyuan Sect, including some Earth Immortal forces. If they were to produce Heaven Immortals and then join the Dongyuan Sect, the southern part of Shanhai Prefecture would probably not be peaceful in the future."

"Before you gave them the Creation Heavenly Pill, you made a vow in the name of the family to them, making them subservient to the family from then on and never betray them." Li Zhirui shook his head slightly. How could he not have thought of this?
"Give?!"

Li Debo wasn't stupid after all; he understood his ancestor's intentions after a little thought.

They are bound by a vow to the family, ensuring their loyalty, and with their strength, they will not pose a threat to the family for a long time.

Moreover, their existence can help the family hinder the Dongyuan Sect, so the family will no longer have to face the Dongyuan Sect's underhanded tactics.

As for how to coexist if their strength surpasses that of the Li family one day, that's a question for the younger generation to solve themselves.

Besides, the family has accumulated wealth over the years, and its foundation is already quite profound. If it is overtaken by vassal forces, it can only mean that the descendants of the Li family are too disappointing!

Those of us who are the ancestors can look after our families for a hundred or a thousand years, but we can't look after them for ten thousand years! (End of Chapter)