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Examining the prescription, Xu Youwei, with her expertise as a seventh-grade alchemist, quickly discovered the clues.

Two of the drugs in this formula have conflicting properties; by appropriately altering their proportions, they can produce a hallucinogenic effect!

She could then use the drug to knock Jiang Ming out and escape.

In this way, the storage bag resources can be preserved, and losses can be minimized.

Knowing that Jiang Ming's alchemy skills were only rudimentary, it was difficult to discover his secrets.

Xu Youwei's confidence soared. She took out her alchemy furnace, instructed Jiang Ming to light a wisp of fire in the furnace, and immediately began to refine the medicinal power and start making pills.

at that time.

Jiang Ming was in a terrible mood. The moment he opened the ancient painting, he was horrified to find that the evil aura of the willow wood was gone!

Even the original female corpse in the ancient painting has disappeared!

Meanwhile, the little black snake was full of energy, its belly slightly bulging, as if it had just eaten its fill, and it was comfortably flicking its tongue.

His dark, jade-colored eyes stared intently at Jiang Ming, neither flinching nor avoiding the gaze, showing no remorse whatsoever.

Bitter!

My extraordinary insight has been ruined by this beast!

Realizing what had happened, Jiang Ming was immediately annoyed, but when he thought that the little black snake was related to the remnant soul of the Golden Core, a glimmer of hope immediately rose in his heart.

If one could cultivate with a remnant soul of a Golden Core cultivator, the benefits might be even greater.

"Don't look at me with that covetous expression. I can probably guess what you're thinking. No way!"

However, some guidance is welcome. Although I've forgotten many things, I'm more than capable of teaching a nobody like you.

The cool, mature female voice rang out again, and the little black snake breathed softly, revealing a fierce expression.

After a long silence, Jiang Ming was not about to give up. He coiled the little black snake in his hand and kept trying to tie it into a knot.

"Give me back my unparalleled wisdom! Yang Liu was loyal to me, like a brother to me. How dare you so easily swallow her up!"

The little black snake bit Jiang Ming fiercely, flicking its tongue and hissing, "Stop pretending, you just want more benefits. Do you really think I don't understand?"

You don't know what's good for you. Do you think there's no harm in cultivating with evil spirits?

Everything in the world that can be easily obtained has already had its price marked in destiny. Using willow wood and evil spirits to assist in cultivation seems to be without problem.

However, if you want to comprehend the imagery of the fruition in the future, the drawbacks will become apparent, as you will be too close to evil spirits.

All images of the fruition will repel you, and at that time, no matter how hard you try, you will not be able to succeed.

If you can't even grasp the essence of a fruition, what are you talking about in terms of spiritual cultivation?

Upon hearing the reminder from the remnant soul of the Golden Core, Jiang Ming couldn't help but feel puzzled and asked in surprise.

"That can't be right. This secret technique was taught to me by a cultivator at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm. Didn't he know about the potential consequences?"

"If that person were truly capable, they wouldn't have failed to even reach the Foundation Establishment stage."

I was a Golden Core True Monarch back then. You don't believe my guidance, but instead believe the judgment of someone who has reached the Perfect Qi Absorption Realm.

If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have followed you...

The little black snake crawled away in disgust, as if it had been hurt. It turned its back and ignored Jiang Ming for a long time.

After a moment of deep thought, Jiang Ming dared not be careless and quickly admitted his mistake. He then tentatively said, "I am truly ashamed that I misunderstood your good intentions, senior."

Do you still retain the memories of cultivating to the Golden Core stage?

Seeing Jiang Ming's respectful attitude, the little black snake turned around and crawled over, hissing a few times, "No, I'm just a remnant soul, and my memories are limited."

He has even forgotten what position he once held as a True Lord. Now, he is like a tiger fallen into the plains, bullied by dogs, and has no choice but to submit to you, suffering endless humiliation.

"You only need to keep feeding me with treasures, and as I gradually recover, I will not mistreat you."

What are you pretending to be, you're just a nobody!

Having some experience is not enough; you still need to draw resources from yourself.

Having understood the state of the remnant soul of the Golden Core cultivator, Jiang Ming flicked his finger and sent the little black snake flying, his smile gradually becoming unrestrained.

He immediately spoke up, establishing the rules, "After all that charade, you still need my help to recover."

From now on, let's help each other out, and neither of us should look down on the other.

"Arrogant! Do you really think I'm weak and easy to bully?" The little black snake lunged forward angrily, revealing its tender little teeth, attempting to open its mouth and bite.

Reaching out and pinching the back of its neck, Jiang Ming immediately suppressed it with force, defeating the remnant Golden Core soul with his mere sixth-level Qi Consumption Realm cultivation!

After a period of teasing and playing with it like a hawk, the little black snake gradually resigned itself to its fate and stopped putting on airs as a senior.

The cool, mature voice hinted at a hint of retreat: "A gentleman doesn't hold grudges against a petty person, I won't argue with you."

"When you have time, bring me some demon beast meat, or low-level evil spirits, and I will give you some guidance in your cultivation."

With a flick of his finger, Jiang Ming closed the ancient painting and began to monitor Xu Youwei's progress, watching her skillful movements.

Jiang Ming's eyes held a hint of appreciation.

Although he was also an alchemist, his skill level was limited to refining some basic pills.

Seeing the skills of a seventh-grade alchemist, one can't help but feel a sense of envy.

With such abilities, even with low cultivation levels, one can become a distinguished guest of the major families.

If he has the opportunity in the future, he should work hard in this direction.

Of course, alchemy skills cannot be acquired quickly; they require extensive practice and sufficient talent.

Jiang Ming has no reason to think about it for the time being.

With his comprehension, relying solely on his personal efforts, it would take him at least several years, by which time the inner sect assessments would be over.

"Mission accomplished. There are only three pills in this batch. Try refining them."

I will continue refining the pills. Once I've finished, remember to keep your promise and let me leave.

A small, fair hand presented the pill.

Seeing Jiang Ming take the pill and patiently examine it, she couldn't help but sneer inwardly: If you can find anything wrong with it, I'm not worthy of being a seventh-grade alchemist!

Even the constitution of a demon beast cannot withstand such hallucinogenic effects.

Swallow the pill. Once you're affected, your storage bag will be mine too.

After examining it carefully for a moment, Jiang Ming found no problem. He handed one to Xu Youwei and said gently, "Senior sister, you've worked hard. Try it first."

This is just a small token of my appreciation.

With a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth, Xu Youwei raised an eyebrow and said insincerely, "This pill is very expensive to make, and it will be of great benefit to you."

Are you really willing to give me some?

"Stop talking nonsense, I'm afraid you've poisoned it, hurry up and eat it and show me."

Jiang Ming rolled his eyes at her and didn't give Xu Youwei a friendly look.

Based on his understanding of this person, he knew she wouldn't honestly refine pills; the first batch of pills would inevitably have some problems.

With a slightly stiff smile, Xu Youwei hesitated for a moment before gritting her teeth and swallowing the pill. "Now you can rest assured, even if I'm incredibly brave..."

It's impossible for him to poison himself as well.

Calmly observing her, Jiang Ming did not rush to swallow the pill, but patiently observed her condition.

Seeing that Jiang Ming was not falling for her tricks, Xu Youwei couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

She could feel a wave of dizziness washing over her; if this continued, something bad was likely to happen!