Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 862 Demon Essence Pill

In the secluded bamboo pavilion on Youhuang Peak.

Li Qianqian walked up to the rooftop of the attic with a heavy heart.

On the rooftop, Chu Lingxiao was sitting at a tea table, with two middle-aged men standing beside him.

The two middle-aged men were her uncle Li Qingyang and her father Li Qingyue.

"Grandmother, Uncle, Father!" Li Qianqian glanced at her father, Li Qingyue, before greeting the three of them.

Chu Lingxiao nodded slightly as he held the teacup, and Li Qingyang looked up with a smile, "Qianqian, come here~"

Li Qianqian stepped forward, and Chu Lingxiao put down the tea. "Sit down!"

The family of four sat down, and Li Qianqian was filled with trepidation.

Chu Lingxiao was not a loving elder. She had always been aloof. Not to mention her granddaughter Li Qianqian, even her two sons, Li Qingyang and Li Qingyue, rarely received any care from Chu Lingxiao.

This is not to say that Chu Lingxiao is heartless, it's just that she is more reserved in her feelings and not good at expressing her emotions.

"Father!" Li Qianqian looked at Li Qingyue for help.

A look of affection flashed in Li Qingyang's eyes, and he nodded with a smile.

Compared to Chu Lingxiao, Li Qingyue is a more affectionate father. Unfortunately, Li Qingyue's talent is average, and his cultivation has only just broken through to the Heavenly Gang stage. Therefore, he does not have much say in the Li family.

Chu Lingxiao remained silent, while Li Qingyang said, "Qianqian, your family has agreed to your marriage with Qinting. Tomorrow, your uncle and father will go to Yangjia Town to discuss the marriage with the Yang family. What do you think?"

"Ah!" Li Qianqian was a little confused. Why did she suddenly agree? Was it because of the Yang family patriarch's behavior outside the sect?

But what if the Wang family causes trouble again?
At this time, she was unaware that the Wang family had already fallen.

Just as she arrived at Youhuang Peak, Jiang Baichuan had already led the sword-wielding disciples of the Enforcement Hall to arrest the Wang family members within the sect, and Xuanqing Sect was currently in turmoil because of this.

"Qianqian!" Li Qingyue reminded her.

"Uh, which one, I~~" Li Qianqian blushed a little, feeling shy, since it involved her marriage.

"Haha, Qianqian is shy. I think this matter is settled then, Mother!" Li Qingyang laughed loudly.

Chu Lingxiao nodded slightly, "Very well, do your best in this matter. The matriarch of the Yang family has already come before, so I don't think the Yang family will object."

Has the matriarch of the Yang family visited?

Li Qianqian was slightly taken aback and looked at Chu Lingxiao with a puzzled expression, but unfortunately Chu Lingxiao did not give her an explanation.

……

The events that occurred in front of the Xuanqing Sect's mountain gate quickly spread throughout the Lingxiu Sea. When those who had experienced it vividly recounted the might and domineering presence of the Yang family's ancestor, many people raised questions.

After all, the Xuanqing Sect had accumulated prestige in the Lingxiu Sea for a long time, and most people did not believe that anyone in the Lingxiu Sea would dare to challenge the Xuanqing Sect's power.

But hearing the unmistakable words of those who experienced it firsthand, even if people didn't want to believe it, they had no choice but to.

At the bottom of Illusion Moon Lake, inside a karst cave.

Yueqing said softly, "Master is right, the Yang family does have some trump cards!"

“Of course. If Yang Zhengshan didn’t have some confidence, how could he dare to cooperate with us?” Yue’e said calmly.

Yueqing pondered for a moment and then said, "Master, do you think what Yang Zhengshan said about Baiyujing is true or false?"

They had actually discussed this issue many times. They had reason to believe that Bai Yujing truly existed, but they couldn't help but doubt its authenticity, since they had never actually seen Bai Yujing.

“That’s not important anymore. What’s important is that we need the Yang family to provide more resources!” Yue’e said.

Whether Bai Yujing is real or not is not important, because after learning that Yang Zhengshan can control spiritual treasures, they understand that Yang Zhengshan has the means to fight against martial artists in the Divine Soul Realm.

This means they'd better not make enemies of the Yang family, or they'll suffer more losses than gains.

Both Yue'e herself and the Huan Yue Sect need the resources provided by the Yang family.

Yue'e needs the various precious resources provided by the Yang family, such as Daoist Lotus Seeds, Pure Spirit Water, and Illusionary God Pills, all of which are of great use to her.

"How's the collection of medicinal herbs needed to refine the Illusion God Pill going?" Yue'e asked.

Yue Qing said with a headache, "We're still missing the main ingredient, the Nine Netherworld Orchid."

For a Golden Body Realm martial artist to advance to the Divine Soul Realm, they need to enhance their Divine Soul Power. Once they reach the Divine Soul Realm, their cultivation will focus primarily on enhancing their Divine Soul Power.

Therefore, this Illusionary God Pill is of great use to both Golden Body Realm and Divine Soul Realm martial artists.

Ever since Yang Zhengshan helped Yueming refine the Illusion God Pill, Yue'e and Yueqing wanted to ask Yang Zhengshan to refine more Illusion God Pills. However, the main ingredient of the Illusion God Pill, the Nine Nether Ghost Orchid, is extremely rare. The Illusion Moon Sect spent more than ten years and only managed to buy a dozen or so plants. And those Nine Nether Ghost Orchids had already been refined into Illusion God Pills by Yang Zhengshan.

Now Yue'e wants Yang Zhengshan to refine another batch of Illusion God Pills.

"If all else fails, send someone to buy them from the major immortal cultivation markets!" Yue'e said.

The Immortal Cultivation Market was a place they rarely ventured into.

Although the Illusion Moon Sect has cultivators, apart from True Person Mirror Water, everyone else is only at the Qi Refining stage.

It's not safe for Qi Refining stage cultivators to travel outside; they can easily be targeted by robbers.

"Yes, disciple understands. Disciple will invite True Person Jingshui to Lotus Heart Valley for a day!" Yueqing said.

"By the way, what is Liu Yue's cultivation level now?" Yue'e asked again.

Liu Yue is a key cultivator cultivated by the Illusion Moon Sect. The three Foundation Establishment Pills that the Illusion Moon Sect bought from Yang Zhengshan were prepared for her.

"My cultivation has reached the ninth level of Qi Refining, and I expect to be able to attempt Foundation Establishment in another two or three years!"

"When you have time, take her to see Yang Zhengshan more often. If Liu Yue achieves Foundation Establishment, she will need Yang Zhengshan to protect her!" Yue'e said.

"Yes!" Yue Qing didn't care about this at all. She did this not only for Liu Yue's safety during her Foundation Establishment, but also to create more ties and affection between Yang Zhengshan and the Illusion Moon Sect.

Although the kindness of a Dharma protector cannot compare to that of a master and disciple, it is not much less. If a Dharma protector is needed during the Foundation Establishment process, it is tantamount to saving a life.

Kindness is an expression of affection.

With more acts of kindness, the bond of affection naturally deepens.

Both Yue'e and Yueqing wanted to deepen their relationship with Yang Zhengshan and strengthen the cooperation between the Huan Yue Sect and the Yang family.

Perhaps Yue'e's previous statement that the Yang family was the most important ally of the Illusion Moon Sect was somewhat untrue, but in the future, the Yang family may indeed become the most important ally of the Illusion Moon Sect.

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Yangjia Town.

Today, Yangjia Town is bustling with activity, no less so than the former Lianjia Town, and perhaps even more so.

Lianjia Town was once just a settlement for the Lian family members, but Yangjia Town is now a martial arts market town with a large number of people from affiliated families. These affiliated families also have completely different attitudes towards the Yang family and the Lian family, and they prefer the Yang family.

The reason is simple: the Yang family manages its affiliated families very leniently, and they also lease out spiritual fields to these families and allow them to open shops in Yangjia Town.

As long as they abide by the Yang family's rules and pay their dues to the Yang family on time, the Yang family will not interfere in their affairs.

At this moment, Yangjia Town was also bustling with noise, as countless people were discussing Yang Zhengshan's performance in front of the Xuanqing Sect's mountain gate.

Most of them came from affiliated families of the Yang family and felt a sense of pride and honor in the Yang family's power.

Many people looked at the patrolling guards with awe. Although they hadn't dared to provoke the Yang family before, they weren't exactly respectful or fearful either. After all, the Yang family was only ranked low among the twelve generations of families, roughly on par with the Lu family.

But things are different now. Yang Zhengshan dared to act out in front of the Xuanqing Sect, which is enough to prove that the Yang family's strength is not afraid of the Xuanqing Sect.

However, these things did not have a significant impact on the Yang family. They continued to do what they were supposed to do, and even Yang Xiangheng and others were only slightly surprised. It did not affect their work.

In the Yang family compound, Yang Xiangheng led Yunxiao and Yunxi to the council hall.

Yang Zhengshan had been waiting for the two at the entrance of the council hall. When he saw them coming, he greeted them with a smile, "Greetings, fellow Daoists!"

He could act aloof in front of the Xuanqing Sect's mountain gate, even keeping a cold face towards Yunxiao, but here he couldn't be too cold towards Yunxiao and Yunxi.

Since he was on the opposite side of Xuanqing Sect at the time, it was fine for him to show his anger, but now that he was welcoming two guests, he naturally couldn't be too cold to them.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Yang!" Yunxiao didn't pay attention to Yang Zhengshan's change in attitude and returned the greeting with a smile.

After exchanging pleasantries, Yang Zhengshan welcomed the two into the council hall.

Tea, snacks, and spiritual fruits had already been prepared inside the hall. After the three of them sat down, they exchanged some flattering remarks, such as "I have long admired your name" and "I have long respected you."

The atmosphere was harmonious, with no hint of confrontation.

As for Wang Qiutang and the Wang family, none of the three mentioned them.

Yunxiao and Yunxi brought Wang Qiutang with them. At this time, Wang Qiutang had already been taken into custody by the Yang family, so the matter was considered over.

After finishing their casual conversation, Yunxiao couldn't help but mention the purpose of their visit.

"I've heard that Fellow Daoist Yang is skilled in alchemy?"

Their purpose in coming here was not just to escort Wang Qiutang, but also because Yang Zhengshan was an alchemist.

Alchemy, artifact crafting, talismanic arrays, and other techniques are the four most prestigious among the various arts of cultivating immortality.

Among them, alchemists can be ranked first, because every immortal cultivator cannot do without elixirs.

The prestige of a second-tier alchemist is far beyond that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Whether in the Sea of ​​Spiritual Beauty, the Qingli Dynasty, or the White Cloud Immortal City, a second-tier alchemist is someone worthy of admiration.

Yang Zhengshan is a genuine second-tier alchemist, and he has already proven his strength with the Illusion God Pill.

Therefore, Yunxiao and Yunxi were exceptionally polite to Yang Zhengshan.

"Hehe, I've only dabbled in it, it's nothing to mention!" Yang Zhengshan said modestly.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Yang, there's no need to be modest. If you're too modest, I'll be embarrassed to speak!" Yunxiao laughed.

Yang Zhengshan chuckled, knowing that another business opportunity had come his way.

The business that alchemists do most often is naturally making pills for others.

Over the years, he has also refined elixirs for others, including those from Yueming, Jingshui, Xuanzhen, and Huanyue Sect.

However, he is not well-known at the moment, and compared to those famous alchemists, he does not get many jobs using his alchemy skills.

If this were any other famous alchemist, their shop would be packed with people asking for help in refining pills.

Yang Zhengshan's reputation hadn't spread even in the Lingxiu Sea, so naturally, not many people came to him for help.

"Does Fellow Daoist Yang know about the Demon Essence Pill?" Yunxiao asked in a low voice.

Yang Zhengshan narrowed his eyes, his expression turning serious. "Of course I've looked into it!"

The so-called Demon Essence Pill is a pill made from demon cores. This kind of pill does not have a specific grade. Its specific grade depends on the grade of the demon core used to make the pill.

The demon core, also known as the inner core of a demon beast, is not a mythical beast. Mythical beasts do not understand cultivation methods, so they do not have inner cores.

Demonic beasts possess cultivation methods, which enable them to cultivate inner cores, just like immortal cultivators cultivate golden cores.

However, it is more difficult for immortal cultivators to condense a golden core. They need to reach the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage before they can attempt to condense a golden core, while demon beasts need to condense a demon core as long as they can cultivate.

Therefore, the lowest level of a demon core is the second rank.

Why are there no Tier 1 demon cores?
Because first-tier demonic beasts are simply exotic beasts, and exotic beasts, after cultivating, will condense a demon core and become second-tier demonic beasts, therefore there are no first-tier demon cores.

The Demon Essence Pill is made primarily from demon cores. The essence of the demon cores is refined into pills. After consumption, one can obtain a large amount of pure spiritual energy to enhance cultivation. Demon Essence Pills of the third rank can even be used to condense a Golden Core, similar to the Foundation Establishment Pill used for Foundation Establishment.

However, there is no recipe for Demon Essence Pills. Alchemists who want to refine Demon Essence Pills need to adjust the recipe according to the attributes and grade of the Demon Essence Pills.

Each demon core is different, therefore there is no fixed formula for the Demon Essence Pill.

Therefore, refining the Demon Essence Pill requires a great deal of mastery of pharmacology and medicinal properties from the alchemist, as well as a high level of alchemy skill.

When refining other elixirs, you can continuously try and fail, constantly research and summarize your experiences, thereby improving your understanding of the elixir formula and ultimately refining qualified elixirs.

When refining Demon Essence Pills, you have no room for trial and error, because once you fail, the Demon Essence Pill is ruined. If you need a new Demon Essence Pill, you will need to re-formulate the pill formula, and you may even need to change the pill refining method.

Therefore, refining the Demon Essence Pill is extremely difficult, and very few second-tier alchemists can refine it.

Yang Zhengshan had also learned about the Demon Essence Pill. He obtained some experience books on refining the Demon Essence Pill from the ancient ruins, but he had never actually refined the Demon Essence Pill.

The main reason is that he doesn't have any demon cores. The Sea of ​​Spiritual Beauty has no methods of demon cultivation, so there are no so-called demonic beasts.

There are indeed demonic beasts in the Cloud Soaring Mountains, but those beasts are protected by powerful forces and cannot be hunted casually.

Demon cores are sometimes sold in the Qingli Dynasty, but the quantity is extremely limited. Once they appear, they are collected by the six major immortal cultivation families of the Qingli Dynasty.

Yang Zhengshan didn't even have the chance to buy a single demon core.

"Are you confident you can refine it?" Yunxiao asked expectantly.

Yang Zhengshan thought for a moment and shook his head. "I have never refined the Demon Essence Pill before, but I have some knowledge of the refining techniques and methods."

"I see!" Yunxiao and Yunxi exchanged a glance, but didn't seem too disappointed.

It's understandable that Yang Zhengshan couldn't refine the Demon Essence Pill.

As mentioned before, second-tier alchemists capable of refining Demon Essence Pills are extremely rare. There are none in the Lingxiu Sea, the Qingli Dynasty, or the Youyu Gate. The only alchemist with such abilities near the Yunxiao Mountains is Baiyun Immortal City, and even within Baiyun Immortal City, there are probably only a handful of such powerful second-tier alchemists.

(End of this chapter)