「In the study of Yuanqing Courtyard.」
"Have any major events occurred within the Sect in the past few days?"
Yang Chan had now completed his dicinal bath and changed into a fresh set of clothes. He looked just as he had before within the Cyan Yuan Sect, as if nothing had changed at all.
"During the seven days you were in seclusion, Pharmacist Yang, so strangers arrived at the Sect. Each of them has a very profound Cultivation, and even the Elders showed them extre respect."
"Right now, they are all in the Sect Leader’s Cyan Jade Hall, but we still haven’t been able to determine their identities."
Han Bingyu reported the news she had received to Yang Chan.
"But there is one rumor I haven’t been able to confirm yet."
Han Bingyu said, looking toward Yang Chan.
Since the news was unconfird, she hadn’t stated it outright.
"Go on."
Yang Chan said with a wave of his hand.
"They are rumored to be from a Holy Land."
"Rumor has it that the founder of our Cyan Yuan Sect ca from a Holy Land, and that these people have co for the Secret Realm within the Qingyuan River."
"This Secret Realm is no simple matter. It’s said that Taiyin Heaven has erged. As for the specifics, we haven’t received any clear information and are still in the process of confirming."
As Han Bingyu relayed the information she’d gathered, she noted that much of it was unverified. Still, for such rumors to exist, there had to be so basis in truth.
There’s no smoke without fire, after all.
’A Holy Land, Taiyin Heaven... It seems a great deal has happened while I was in seclusion.’
"Did you co looking for at all while I was in seclusion?"
Yang Chan reflected for a mont before suddenly asking.
"I ca by on the first day of your seclusion, Pharmacist Yang, but Xiaoxiang told you had entered seclusion for an indefinite period. Following your prior instructions, I focused on investigating the Secret Realm."
"I also continued to collect Spirit dicines scattered among the populace."
"I only ca over just now, after soone reported that you had erged from your seclusion, Pharmacist Yang."
Han Bingyu didn’t understand why Yang Chan was asking, but she answered earnestly all the sa.
"Well done. Continue investigating these matters, and inform of any new developnts as soon as you hear of them."
"If you manage to collect any Spirit dicines, just send them over. We’ll follow the sa arrangent as before."
Upon hearing her report, Yang Chan praised Han Bingyu.
From his conversation with Han Bingyu, he got a rough idea of the events that had transpired during his absence.
’It’s just as I expected. The Secret Realm that appeared above the Qingyuan River is Taiyin Heaven. It couldn’t be a coincidence.’
"Has anyone made it out of Taiyin Heaven yet?"
Yang Chan was very curious about this point.
’According to the Black Dragon, I shouldn’t have been in the sa area as the others who entered Taiyin Heaven. The region I went to was special; it could only be accessed with the Taiyin Order.’
"People have already erged from Taiyin Heaven with Spirit dicines. However, from what we’ve gathered, they only found them in the outer regions of Taiyin Heaven before returning."
"The Sect should have had so success as well, but there’s been no word of any Spirit dicines being sent back yet."
Hearing Yang Chan’s question, Han Bingyu assud he was after the Spirit dicines from Taiyin Heaven again. She knew how much he loved Alchemy, not just to improve his skills, but also to consu the Elixirs to advance his Cultivation.
She had noticed a change in Yang Chan’s Cultivation after he erged from seclusion this ti; she suspected his Martial Arts Cultivation might have broken through to a new level.
Breaking through from External Refining Copper Skin to the External Refining Steel Realm was an extrely rapid advancent. But considering how many Elixirs Yang Chan had been refining, how he frequently used Elixirs, dicinal baths, and dicated Ointnts to aid his Cultivation, and the sheer amount of ti he spent on it, a breakthrough was highly likely.
After all, other people were extrely cautious when taking cultivation-aiding dicines, never using too much at once and generally saving them for critical monts.
Even if they stumbled upon a great opportunity in a Secret Realm, they couldn’t afford to use dicine for Tempering every single day. But this man was different.
By refining all sorts of Elixirs, he must have reaped considerable benefits. It was only natural to convert those Elixirs into personal strength, but that was sothing no ordinary person could achieve.
"Keep an eye on this for . When the Spirit dicines are sent back, we’ll go and stock up. Then we can refine more Elixirs."
’My Profound Yin Hanging Bead contains nurous Superior and Top Level Spirit dicines from that special space within Taiyin Heaven. But I don’t plan on using them just yet. First, I’ll get my hands on the regular Spirit dicines from Taiyin Heaven to use as a cover. Only then will I start refining the Elixirs I truly want.’
’I even got more Pill Formulas for Alchemy from Princess Lan Yue. I can refine new Elixirs and continue to increase my daily inco of Potential Points.’
’Having a legitimate source for Spirit dicines will save a lot of trouble.’
’Especially those Top Level Spirit dicines... I wouldn’t reveal them even to Princess Lan Yue. I’ll just keep them stored in the space within the Profound Yin Hanging Bead for now. I’m in no rush to take them out.’
’I’ve already treated them specially, so I don’t have to worry about their potency degrading. This gives more ti to experint with refining Elixirs.’
’Although Princess Lan Yue is under my control, I’ve never considered her one of my own. I’ve always kept things from her and never revealed my deepest secrets.’
’You can’t let a ticking ti bomb know too much. If I ever lose control of her, I’ll have to destroy her first to eliminate any chance of her harming .’
"Understood. I’ll rember that."
"Additionally, the Jin ng Empire and the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty have declared a ceasefire. Rumor is they’ve negotiated a truce."
"It happened suddenly on the third day of your seclusion, Pharmacist Yang."
"Furthermore, we received news from the Han Family that a group from within the Jin ng Empire is heading for the Qingyuan River. The terms of the truce are very likely related to this."
Han Bingyu continued to report on the events of the last few days. Yang Chan had been keeping an eye on the border war, as it had dragged on for quite so ti. If it continued, it would inevitably involve the Cyan Yuan Sect.
As a Sect within the territory of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, the Cyan Yuan Sect naturally couldn’t avoid a war between the two empires. It might even be expected to take the initiative to help the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty defeat the Jin ng Empire and restore peace to the land.
"The fighting at the border is over? That’s good news."
"Have the armies of both sides withdrawn from the vicinity of Lan State Jinyun City?"
’This is good news for ,’ Yang Chan thought, but then his mind turned to the troops at Lan State Jinyun City. ’That’s the crucial part.’
’If both armies have withdrawn, it ans there won’t be a war anyti soon. I’ll have a period of peace, at least. Mobilizing a large army requires extensive preparations, not the least of which is securing enough food.’
"The last report said they haven’t. It’s only a ceasefire, not a complete end to hostilities."
Han Bingyu shook her head.
If the two empires negotiated a peace and didn’t go to war anyti soon, it would benefit the Cyan Yuan Sect and many others, giving them more ti to grow stronger.
rchant families like the Han Family, which depended on the Cyan Yuan Sect, could also earn greater profits and build up their resources—resources like Yang Chan’s Elixirs.
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