"Easy, easy."
Yu Cheng patted his chest and said confidently.
"You've seen both of my pills. The Hundred Grass Pill has mild effects and requires long-term use. The White Snake Pill is potent, but it can't be taken over a long period."
"Your martial soul is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. You should be able to withstand the White Snake Pill's side effects."
"Brother Tianheng, which one do you need?"
Yu Cheng kept his eyes on Yu Tianheng, a smile on his face.
Yu Tianheng fell into thought.
Deep down, he did not want to take Yu Cheng's pills.
Since childhood, his grandfather had taught him that Soul Power cultivation could only rely on oneself and that one could not depend too much on external aids.
Forbidden medicine was something he absolutely could not touch.
However, after Dugu Yan took the White Snake Pill, her martial soul was highly compatible with the pill. Not only had she suffered no side effects, but her Soul Power had even increased by half a level!
Yu Tianheng could no longer sit still.
His Soul Power was only level thirty-four.
If he hesitated any longer, Dugu Yan's Soul Power Level would surpass his!
How was he supposed to compete for the captain's position then?
Moreover, Yu Tianheng had another thought in his heart.
Ever since childhood, his Soul Power Level had far surpassed those of his peers. He had barely regarded anyone as worthy of his attention.
And now, a female Soul Master had actually caught up to him?
Yu Tianheng realized that he had become somewhat attracted to Dugu Yan.
"Yu Cheng, can you develop another pill? One with fierce effects but very few side effects for Soul Masters with dragon-type martial souls, like Dugu Yan's exclusive White Snake Pill."
Yu Tianheng spoke expectantly.
Hearing this, Yu Cheng could not help rolling his eyes.
What the hell are you dreaming of?
If I had a pill like that, wouldn't it be better to keep it for myself?
Why would I share it with you?
The White Snake Pill was refined primarily from the essence blood of venomous snakes.
In essence, it was poison.
Even Soul Masters with other snake-type martial souls would suffer side effects from taking it, aside from Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo.
This pill had been made for fishing in the first place.
"Let me think about it."
Yu Cheng did not refuse outright. Instead, he communicated internally with Youth Yu Cheng.
"Buddy, do you have a pill like that?"
Yu Cheng asked.
"Of course. I can refine both the Mysterious Water Pill and the Soul Ascension Pill."
Youth Yu Cheng replied confidently.
"Buddy, you're that awesome?"
Yu Cheng asked in surprise.
The Soul Ascension Pill had powerful effects. Soul Masters below level forty could raise their Soul Power by one level without side effects. A Soul Master could only take one in their lifetime.
The Mysterious Water Pill was even more heaven-defying. It could cleanse the meridians and marrow, increase Innate Soul Power, and was especially effective on Soul Masters below level twenty. After repeated use, its effects would diminish each time.
"At this time, the Profound Nether Sect had already conducted some research into the Mysterious Water Pill, though it was not yet complete."
"After I became a Title Douluo, I paid the Profound Nether Sect a visit. Who would have thought that the Sect Master insisted on giving me the pill formula? There was nothing I could do."
Youth Yu Cheng spread his hands, looking helpless.
"Heh heh."
Yu Cheng chuckled. He had discovered that whenever Youth Yu Cheng was being unserious, there was hardly a single truthful sentence coming out of his mouth.
"I have an idea. Help me think it over."
Yu Cheng said seriously, "I plan to promote these two pills on a small scale, with customized pill refinement. On one hand, it will increase my reputation. On the other hand..."
Yu Cheng's gaze turned sharp.
A trace of coldness appeared in his eyes as he looked at Yu Tianheng.
"How could I easily let go of research material that comes right to my door?"
"That works." Youth Yu Cheng nodded.
Then his tone shifted.
"However, I suggest diluting the effects of both pills tenfold."
"You published the Whale Rubber Theory, and all the major powers admire you. But if they learn that you can refine pills, and that their effects are so heaven-defying, then prepare to be locked in a secret chamber!"
Youth Yu Cheng spoke gravely.
An ordinary man was innocent, but possessing a treasure was a crime.
He recalled certain events from the past.
At this time, pill refinement on Douluo Continent was extremely backward. Generally, they could only knead medicinal paste into pills.
For example, the Hundred Grass Pill.
The Profound Nether Sect had been attacked for its pill formula simply because it possessed a half-finished one.
Of course, he had been the one who attacked the Profound Nether Sect!
"I understand."
Yu Cheng nodded, his thoughts returning to reality.
Seeing Yu Tianheng's restless appearance, a cunning smile curled across his lips.
"Brother Tianheng, I truly don't have a pill suitable for you right now. But give me some time, and I'll create a customized pill-refining plan just for you."
Yu Cheng said confidently.
"Wonderful!"
Yu Tianheng stood up excitedly and tightly gripped Yu Cheng's hand.
"Name any price you want for the payment!"
As he spoke, Yu Tianheng took a black gold card from his Soul Tool. "I'll give you ten thousand first. This is the deposit!"
Yu Cheng accepted the card with a smile. "Brother Tianheng is a straightforward man!"
Then his tone changed. "However, customized pills are not easy to make. I first need to understand your physical condition and gather information about your martial soul."
"What do you need me to do?"
Yu Tianheng asked indifferently.
Hearing that, Yu Cheng revealed a triumphant smile.
He took out a small green bottle from his Soul Tool. "Brother Tianheng, I need a little of your blood. This is the fastest way to understand your physical condition."
"No problem. Go ahead."
Yu Tianheng looked resolute.
As long as Yu Cheng could refine a pill suitable for him, he would not care even if it took ten or twenty small bottles of blood, let alone one.
The moon was dark and the wind was high.
Yu Tianheng had already left the dormitory. Yu Cheng sat cross-legged beside the Pill Furnace, with the small green bottle placed before him.
The one online now was Youth Yu Cheng.
His Soul Power surged as he controlled the jade bottle and drew the blood out.
"Blood Sacrifice Array, emerge!"
Youth Yu Cheng's eyes sharpened. The blood flowed with his fingertips, carving a hexagram formation into the ground.
A faint bloody aura spread from the array.
As expected of an Evil Soul Master's methods. The efficiency really is high!
Youth Yu Cheng thought to himself.
Using the methods of an alchemist from his previous life, extracting blood energy from blood would take at least a full day and night.
"Phew—"
The Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul rose from his palm, and the First Soul Ring shone with dazzling light.
First Soul Skill, Frenzied Seed.
Specks of red light flew from the Blue Silver Grass. The instant they touched the blood energy, the seeds rapidly sprouted, grew, blossomed, and bore fruit.
Before long, the youth was surrounded by a golden glow.
These were the fruits formed after the seeds absorbed the blood energy—the purest form of life energy.
"Sure enough, when the righteous path rises a foot, the demonic path rises ten!"
Youth Yu Cheng sighed again.
The next moment, his Soul Power surged. With a sweep of his hand, the Golden Blood Fruits were drawn into his palm.
"Poof—"
Raging flames rose within the Pill Furnace as stalk after stalk of medicinal herbs flew inside.
As time passed, a faint fragrance drifted from the Pill Furnace.
Youth Yu Cheng's eyes sharpened, and the Golden Blood Fruits flew into the Pill Furnace. The flames grew even fiercer.
About half an hour passed.
A rich fragrance filled the room. Youth Yu Cheng opened the Pill Furnace, revealing three golden pills resting quietly at the bottom.
"It worked!"
Youth Yu Cheng smiled.
The next moment, he went offline directly.
Yu Cheng picked up the pills and examined them carefully.
The pills were golden and translucent, without the slightest impurity within. Yu Cheng held one up to the candlelight, and it strangely turned blood-red.
"What kind of pill is this?"
Yu Cheng asked in surprise.
"Blood Pills. I already told you that absorbing blood directly is too inefficient. You wasted thirty percent of the life energy for nothing."
Youth Yu Cheng said with a faint smile.
"However, your Blood Sacrifice Array and First Soul Skill are simply a perfect match for refining Blood Pills!"
The Blood Pill was a pill developed by Youth Yu Cheng.
However, he usually refined it using soul beast blood.
He had also tried using Soul Master blood. Yet Soul Master blood contained a special kind of energy that easily clashed with one's own Soul Power.
That was why he had been so keen on dissecting corpses and studying the structure of the human body.
His purpose had been to solve this energy rejection.
"I really want to meet Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng. It's a pity I arrived too late. If he did not object, I would be willing to become sworn brothers with him, sharing the same surname!"
Youth Yu Cheng sighed.
After seeing an Evil Soul Master's methods, he felt as though a kindred spirit was hard to find.
"Well, his Ash Box is right beside you. Go swear brotherhood with him!"
Yu Cheng gestured toward it.
He no longer paid attention to the melancholic Youth Yu Cheng and swallowed all three Blood Pills in one gulp.
"Not bad. Tastes like chicken!"
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