The abandoned cannon fodder girl's path to immortality

Chapter 255 Tips
Half an incense stick's time passed in the blink of an eye.

This batch of Enlightenment Pills has reached a critical moment.

Chen Jinshu dared not be negligent. He focused intently and meticulously controlled his divine sense to guide the fusion of medicinal power, eliminating minute impurities, and simultaneously performed the "Three-Turn Refining Pill Technique".

The liquid inside the furnace gradually became viscous and concentrated, eventually condensing into three pills the size of longan fruits.

She nurtured the elixir for a while longer before extinguishing the furnace fire.

The moment you open the lid, an indescribable fresh scent wafts out, carrying the fragrance of flowers and wood.

Then, three pills lay at the bottom of the furnace, their bodies a warm, light blue color, with smooth, rounded surfaces and a faint shimmering light. They were indeed high-quality Enlightenment Pills.

"The pill-forming effect is quite good."

Originally, there were nine pills in this batch, but in order to make the medicine more potent and the quality of the pills higher, she ultimately kept only three clumps of liquid.

She then took the Enlightenment Pill and walked to the small celadon jar.

The goldfish seemed to be attracted by the fragrance of the pills as well. Its floating body moved slightly, and its little golden head turned towards the pills.

"Give it a try, little guy." Chen Jinshu flicked his finger.

The pale blue pill traced an arc in the air and landed precisely in the small vat with a "plop".

The elixir dissolved instantly upon contact with water, without causing any splashes, turning the entire tank of water a very pale blue.

A pure and gentle spiritual energy spread throughout the water as the medicinal liquid diffused.

The little goldfish in the tank suddenly trembled.

It suddenly swung its tail fin, and its small body nimbly made a circle in the water.

Those previously dull and lifeless little black eyes now seemed to have been infused with life, their movements showing a clear increase in liveliness and curiosity.

Gulu! Gulu!
In just a moment, the goldfish floated to the surface of the water, its little mouth opening and closing. It was no longer the faint "pop" of a dying fish, but rather it was happily spitting out bubbles, creating a soft, bubbling sound.

"The effect is so obvious." Chen Jinshu had expected that it would take some time for the goldfish to take effect after being nourished by the pills.

Unexpectedly, in such a short time, its intelligence increased several times over.

The joy in her eyes was hard to hide.

The titmouse flew over and stood by the jar, watching intently.

"Wow! Master! This little thing has come to life! It can even blow bubbles! It's much better than its silly self before!"

Chen Jinshu did not answer, but observed quietly for a while. Seeing that the goldfish showed no abnormal reaction to the elixir, he returned to the bamboo house and began a new round of cultivation.

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Three days passed in this manner.

The residual spiritual energy fed back from the Xuan Yin Spiritual Field ultimately allowed Chen Jinshu to successfully overcome the bottleneck of the third level of the Golden Core stage.

Then, three clear and solid dark gold patterns suddenly appeared on the surface of her dantian, which was originally emerald green, emitting an aura several times stronger than before.

"The third level of the Golden Core will be achieved naturally!"

Chen Jinshu slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, slowly opened his eyes, and his eyes shone brightly.

She had only been out of the spiritual plant space for a short time when there was a knock on the gate of Meiyun Residence.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, I, Liu, have taken the liberty of visiting you. May I ask if we may meet?" Liu Qingchen's voice came through the barrier, sounding even gentler than usual.

Chen Jinshu waved his hand to remove the restriction and opened the courtyard gate.

Liu Qingchen, dressed in a low-key dark blue casual outfit, stepped in and closed the door behind him.

His gaze swept quickly over Chen Jinshu, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The woman before him possessed an aura as deep and unwavering as a mountain abyss. Despite only being a newcomer to the third level of the Golden Core stage, the subtle pressure emanating from her made even this seasoned Golden Core cultivator feel a slight chill. "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Chen, on your remarkable progress! The Pill Gathering is imminent; this is truly heaven's assistance!"

With a broad smile, Liu Qingchen took out a palm-sized glass bottle from his sleeve. The amber-colored wine inside swayed gently, emitting a warm and mellow medicinal fragrance.

"This is 'Hundred Herbs Brew,' brewed from the first buds of a hundred kinds of spiritual flowers in the grain. It has a slight effect on strengthening the body and nourishing the vital energy. Consider it a gift."

"Elder Liu's late-night visit must have been more than just bringing wine?"

Upon seeing this, Chen Jinshu accepted it without hesitation, brought it to his nose, and smelled it, instantly becoming invigorated.

This herbal brew has a rich and mellow aroma, far surpassing any other spirit wine she had ever tasted before.

"There is indeed a matter concerning the first round of the Pill Gathering, which I must remind you of, fellow Daoist."

"The first test of this Hundred Herbs Elixir Gathering is 'Herbal Gathering in the Secret Realm'! It has a three-day time limit and will be conducted in the 'Myriad Spirits Garden' on the outskirts of the Hundred Herbs Secret Realm."

The rules seem simple: each person relies on their own skills to harvest spiritual plants. The top 100 will advance to the next round of the alchemy competition, judged based on the grade, quantity, and completeness of the harvested plants.

"However, the danger lies not in the monsters and poisonous miasma, but in people's hearts!"

Especially my inner disciples from Medicine King Valley.

Liu Qingchen's smile faded slightly, and her voice became more sorrowful.

He had never been harassed by these arrogant inner disciples before.

"In previous rounds, they often formed alliances of three to five, demarcated territories, forcibly drove away or even joined forces to suppress outside alchemists, especially against powerful rogue cultivators or cultivators from small sects, they used every means possible!"

They robbed, destroyed medicine, and sabotaged others in secret, all to ensure that more disciples within the valley occupied more seats.

Chen Jinshu was stunned for a moment after hearing this, looking somewhat puzzled.

"The elders of the valley, are they just going to sit idly by and do nothing?"

"Ugh!"

Liu Qingchen sighed deeply, his face showing helplessness.

"Within the secret realm, everyone relies on their own methods. As long as no one dies, the higher-ups turn a blind eye to any 'friction and competition,' euphemistically calling it 'training the younger generation.'"

"Moreover, suppressing outsiders is an unspoken rule that some people tacitly approve of."

"Fellow Daoist Chen, you are not well-known, yet you come from a major sect in the Eastern Region. They have likely already seen you as a 'fat sheep,' and will certainly be paying close attention to you."

Chen Jinshu's expression turned slightly serious upon hearing this, but his worry was still evident.

Suddenly remembering something, he asked, "What's so special about this Myriad Spirits Garden?"

"This is one of the core medicinal gardens of the secret realm. It is said to be a supreme treasure land that was nourished by the remnants of the ancient Jianmu tree for ten thousand years."

Beneath the fertile soil lies the lingering charm of divine land, its spiritual energy unparalleled in the Eastern Region.

The spiritual plants in the garden, imbued with the essence of ancient Yi wood, are not only ancient and of pure medicinal properties, but also more prone to developing spirituality.

Thousand-year-old spiritual herbs are commonplace; true fortune lies in finding a rare plant that grows alongside a sentient being, or a unique species imbued with ancient aura!

As Liu Qingchen spoke, his spirits suddenly lifted, and a hint of longing flashed in his eyes.

He participated in alchemy gatherings and entered secret realms in his early years, but ultimately he didn't have much talent in alchemy and ended up failing miserably, which was a real pity.

"Are there any restrictions on taking resources from the secret realm out?"

"Haha, the ranking in the Danhui competition is based solely on the number of pills picked from the garden. As for what is taken out, that depends on luck and skill!" Liu Qingchen stroked his beard and smiled.

"Anything you have the ability to take away belongs to you!"
This is a rule that has been tacitly agreed upon by previous Dan conferences!

However, the inner disciples in the valley who form alliances to seize territory and plunder others are mostly after this!