Immortality: Starting with the Fruit of Taiyin

He had certainly heard of the Jade Marrow Yang-Descending Pill, and was quite familiar with it, because it was the core inheritance of the [White Yang Pill Book].

And its grade... is one of the few second-grade high-quality pills recorded in alchemical texts.

"Never heard of it."

With a smile, Wang Xuan politely declined.

"From what you've said, fellow Daoist, this must be a rare elixir."

"Although Baihe Market is not small, it cannot compare to the Immortal City... I'm sorry to disappoint you, fellow Daoist."

He remembered that when he first obtained the [White Yang Elixir Book], he had read the relevant records of the sect.

The most famous part of this alchemical book is not the common elixirs available on the market, but rather the various unusual and unique elixirs.

Therefore, when Wang Xuan saw the "Jade Marrow Yang-Descending Pill," a body-refining pill with bizarre uses, in the core inheritance, he was not surprised at all.

If its uses aren't unique enough, can it still be called Qimen Dunjia?

Looking at the black-robed youth of unknown origin, he refused decisively, not wanting to know the secret behind it at all.

……

Evening, in an inn in Baihefang.

Ye Yan casually closed the door and put down the black ruler behind him.

"Teacher, are you there?"

With a soft call, a faint but highly potent fluctuation of divine consciousness emanated from the black ruler, instantly enveloping the entire room.

Relieved, Ye Yan immediately pressed on with some urgency:

"Elder Hun, you've finally figured it out... Are you sure that Alchemist Wang really understands the Jade Marrow Yang-Descending Pill?"

"You heard it yourself... He's just a mid-grade first-level alchemist; there's no way he could be involved with pills of this level!"

When he first came out of the Pill Pavilion, he only had some doubts.

But after Ye Yan had investigated the area thoroughly, his suspicions had almost reached their peak.

What level is the Jade Marrow Yang-Descending Pill? It's a second-tier, high-grade pill.

Although what I need for the time being is not the pill itself, even the worst pills in this lineage are still top-grade first-rank pills, and they are even rare 'great pills' among those of the same rank...

Of course, even so, Ye Yan did not feel that "Old Soul" was lying to him.

After all, compared to the other party, my knowledge and experience are still too shallow.

"Hehe... Kid, you're still too young and don't understand what 'luck' means."

A low chuckle, and quite abruptly, an aged voice echoed through the room.

"So what if you're a rogue alchemist? Aren't you a rogue alchemist yourself?"

"In other people's eyes, you're just a body cultivator at the mid-stage of Qi Refining, and your magical power is only at the third level of Qi Refining!"

"Whether it's you or that junior... you're all still far from it."

"Without the tempering of time, or the forceful concealment of vigorous blood and qi after physical refinement, you simply cannot hide your subtle emotions in front of my divine sense."

"In my perception, when the junior heard the words 'Jade Marrow Yang-Subduing Pill,' his qi and blood fluctuated for a moment."

"In my experience, whether it's him or an alchemist he knows, he must have heard of the existence of this kind of pill... Of course, under normal circumstances, this doesn't mean anything."

"But your current state is not 'normal'."

He paused slightly, clearly aware that the gap between those who had mastered the skills and those who had mastered them was as vast as an insurmountable chasm.

Although his spiritual awareness was extremely high, it wasn't mind-reading; it was simply a judgment based on a combination of experience and intuition.

But as he said, the black-robed youth's current state was not normal.

"Ye Yan, you need to know this."

"Since you have actively 'ignited' your luck for the foreseeable future by following the secret method I taught you."

"Before your luck hits rock bottom, you have a chance to encounter all sorts of coincidences."

"Given your current state, unless you're planning to harm someone with great fortune and suffer the consequences, you should try to think positively about everything."

"In short, instead of questioning its authenticity, you should think about how to lower the other party's guard and refine a few batches of pills for you."

"Thinking too much will only add to your troubles and won't do you any good right now."

"...The teacher is right."

Feeling somewhat annoyed, Ye Yan was given a lecture, as was his usual routine.

However, he was still somewhat unconvinced by what Elder Hun said.

"Teacher, you always emphasize the importance of luck, but if it's really that powerful, then why bother cultivating immortality? Everyone could just go home and lie down, and see who has the highest luck becomes an immortal... Ah—Teacher, I was wrong!"

Snapped--

An invisible whip of divine consciousness struck Ye Yan, and the being known as the Soul Elder laughed in anger.

"Kid, that's another fatalistic fallacy. If I hear it again, you'll regret it!"

"Yes, yes... Master is right, I will never dare to do it again!"

Ye Yan winced in pain, clutching his head.

"snort."

With a cold snort, the voice within the black ruler paused for a moment upon seeing this scene, before explaining it to Ye Yan again.

"Kid, luck does exist, but don't think of it as all-powerful."

"You can think of destiny and fate as some kind of innate power or talent."

"The way of the immortal dynasties that flourished in the Middle Ages was a way of using the fortune of all living beings."

"It's acceptable for others to have innate Daoist physiques and astonishing comprehension, but what about those with boundless luck who turn misfortune into good fortune?"

"The strong possess their own destiny, which is difficult to be shaken by external forces."

"The weak, though possessing great fortune, are like those true spirits born with noble bloodlines. Although they have a bright future, many of them perish halfway through their journey."

"In ancient times, which of those naturally born and nurtured holy spirits didn't possess boundless fortune and receive opportunities naturally? But who was the ruler of heaven and earth at that time?"

"So read less fictional stories. Those so-called 'destined protagonists' in stories who can do whatever they want and never die simply don't exist in reality."

"No matter how extraordinary your fortune may be, even if you dominate an era, you will still meet your end when faced with a truly powerful figure... Besides, when it comes to fortune, who dares to claim they are number one?"

The voice softened slightly, but the aged voice then issued a serious warning again.

"Kid, the reason I told you not to fight with others when you're handling gas transportation is to prevent accidents."

"Who knows if a stranger you meet might possess extraordinary opportunities, have a powerful treasure to suppress celestial secrets, or have come into contact with some ancient mystery, a forbidden being from the primordial wilderness, or even the beginning of the Great Yi era?"

"Normally, people like you wouldn't bump into each other easily, but your current situation is unusual..."

"If you accidentally come knocking on their door, given your current state of dispersing and burning energy, you might suffer a backlash from your luck on the spot and regret it deeply."

"This...this disciple understands."

With a solemn expression, Ye Yan readily admitted his mistake upon hearing this.

"Luck, like magic weapons and supernatural powers, can be relied upon but not depended on. Only one's own realm of cultivation and spiritual attainment are truly genuine."

"And it's best not to use Qi Luck Secret Techniques casually, just like it's best not to casually activate the source of an innate Dao Body, otherwise it will bring disaster upon oneself sooner or later."