41. A Mutual Appreciation Between Yu Cheng

"Easy, easy."

Yu Cheng patted his chest with confidence.

"You've seen both of my pills. The Hundred Grass Pill has a mild effect and needs long-term use. The White Snake Pill is potent and cannot be taken long-term."

"Your martial soul is the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon, so you should be able to withstand the side effects of the White Snake Pill."

"Brother Tianheng, which one do you need?"

Yu Cheng fixed his gaze on Yu Tianheng, a smile on his face.

Yu Tianheng fell into thought.

Deep down, he didn't want to take Yu Cheng's pills.

Since childhood, his grandfather had taught him that soul power cultivation must rely on oneself, not on excessive external aids.

Forbidden drugs were absolutely off-limits.

Yet, after Dugu Yan took the White Snake Pill, because her martial soul and the pill were perfectly compatible, not only did she suffer no side effects, but her soul power increased by half a rank!

Yu Tianheng grew restless.

His soul power was only at level thirty-four.

If he hesitated any longer, Dugu Yan's soul power level would surpass his!

How could he still compete for the captain position?

Moreover, Yu Tianheng harbored another thought.

All his life, his soul power level had been far ahead of his peers, and he barely regarded anyone with respect.

Now, a female soul master was actually catching up to him?

Yu Tianheng realized he was somewhat drawn to Dugu Yan.

"Yu Cheng, can you research another kind of pill? One with a strong effect but minimal side effects for dragon-type martial soul masters, like the White Snake Pill tailored for Dugu Yan."

Yu Tianheng said expectantly.

Hearing this, Yu Cheng couldn't help but roll his eyes.

What wishful thinking!

If such a pill existed, wouldn't it be better to keep it for himself?

Why share it?

The White Snake Pill was refined using the essence blood of venomous snakes as the main ingredient.

In essence, it was taking poison.

Even aside from Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo, other soul masters with snake-type martial souls would suffer side effects from taking it.

This pill was meant for fishing.

"Let me think about it."

Yu Cheng didn't refuse outright but instead communicated inwardly with Youth Yu Cheng.

"Buddy, do you have a pill like that?"

Yu Cheng asked.

"Yeah, I can refine both the Mysterious Water Pill and the Soul Ascension Pill."

Youth Yu Cheng said confidently.

"Buddy, you're that amazing?"

Yu Cheng exclaimed in surprise.

The Soul Ascension Pill had a powerful effect—for soul masters below level forty, it could raise soul power by one rank without side effects. A soul master could only take one in a lifetime.

The Mysterious Water Pill was even more heaven-defying; it could wash the marrow and refine the bones, enhancing innate soul power, with significant effects for soul masters below level twenty. After multiple uses, the effect diminished each time.

"At this time, the Profound Nether Sect already has some research on the Mysterious Water Pill, but it's not yet mature."

"After I became a Title Douluo, I paid a visit to the Profound Nether Sect. Unexpectedly, the Sect Master insisted on giving me the pill formula. I had no choice."

Youth Yu Cheng spread his hands, a helpless expression on his face.

"Heh."

Yu Cheng chuckled. He found that when Youth Yu Cheng was being unserious, there was hardly a single truthful word from his mouth.

"I have an idea. Help me think it through."

Yu Cheng said seriously: "I plan to promote these two pills on a small scale, with customized refining. On one hand, to boost my own reputation; on the other hand..."

Yu Cheng's eyes sharpened.

As he looked at Yu Tianheng, a trace of coldness crept into his gaze.

"A research subject that delivers itself to my door—how could I let that slip by so easily."

"Agreed." Youth Yu Cheng nodded.

His tone shifted.

"However, I suggest diluting the effects of both pills by ten times."

"You published the Whale Rubber Theory, and the major powers are courting you. But if they find out you can refine pills, and with such heaven-defying effects, be prepared to be locked in a secret chamber!"

Youth Yu Cheng said gravely.

An innocent man bears no guilt, but the jade he carries invites crime.

He recalled some past events.

During this era, the alchemy level on the Douluo Continent was very backward; generally, they could only knead medicinal mud into pills.

For instance, the Hundred Grass Pill.

And the Profound Nether Sect—just because they possessed a half-finished pill formula, someone attacked their sect and stole it.

Of course, the one who attacked the Profound Nether Sect was him!

"I understand."

Yu Cheng nodded, his thoughts returning to the present.

Watching Yu Tianheng fidget restlessly, a sly smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Brother Tianheng, I don't have a pill suited for you right now. But please give me some time, and I'll craft a custom alchemy plan just for you."

Yu Cheng said confidently.

"Excellent!"

Yu Tianheng stood up excitedly, gripping Yu Cheng's hand tightly.

"Name your price for compensation—just say the number!"

As he spoke, Yu Tianheng pulled a black gold coin card from his Soul Tool. "Here's ten thousand first—a deposit!"

Yu Cheng accepted the card with a smile. "Brother Tianheng is a straightforward man!"

His tone shifted. "However, custom pills aren't easy. I need to understand your physical condition first, as well as your Martial Soul information."

"What do I need to do?"

Yu Tianheng said carelessly.

Hearing this, Yu Cheng revealed a triumphant grin.

He took out a small green bottle from his Soul Tool. "Brother Tianheng, I need a bit of your blood. This is the fastest way to understand your body."

"No problem, go ahead."

Yu Tianheng's expression was resolute.

As long as Yu Cheng could refine a pill suited for him, a small bottle of blood was nothing—even ten or twenty bottles wouldn't bother him.

The moon was dark, the wind high.

Yu Tianheng had already left the dormitory. Yu Cheng sat cross-legged beside the alchemy furnace, with the small green bottle placed before him.

At this moment, it was Youth Yu Cheng who was active.

His Soul Power surged, manipulating the bottle and guiding the blood to fly out.

"Blood Sacrifice Array, emerge!"

Youth Yu Cheng's eyes sharpened. The blood flowed along his fingertip, carving a six-pointed star formation on the ground.

A faint blood aura emanated from the array.

"As expected of an Evil Soul Master's technique—efficient!"

Youth Yu Cheng thought inwardly.

Using the alchemist methods from his past life, extracting blood aura from blood would take at least a full day and night.

"Whoosh~"

The Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul rose from his palm, and the First Soul Ring flashed with dazzling light.

First Soul Skill, Frenzied Seed.

Specks of red light flew from the Blue Silver Grass. The moment they touched the blood aura, the seeds quickly sprouted, grew, bloomed, and bore fruit.

Before long, Youth Yu Cheng was surrounded by a golden radiance.

These were the fruits born from the seeds absorbing the blood aura—the purest life energy.

"Truly, the Dao rises one foot, the demon rises ten!"

Youth Yu Cheng sighed in admiration once more.

The next moment, his Soul Power surged. With a wave of his hand, the Golden Blood Fruit was drawn into his palm.

"Pfft~"

The furnace blazed with roaring flames as one herb after another flew into it.

As time passed, a faint fragrance wafted out of the furnace.

Youth Yu Cheng's eyes sharpened. The Golden Blood Fruit flew into the furnace, and the fire surged even fiercer.

About half an hour later.

A rich aroma filled the room. Youth Yu Cheng lifted the furnace lid to reveal three golden pills lying quietly at the bottom.

"Done!"

Youth Yu Cheng's face broke into a smile.

The next moment, he logged off directly.

Yu Cheng picked up the pills and examined them closely.

The pills were golden and translucent, without a trace of impurity. Yu Cheng shook one in the candlelight, and it eerily turned blood-red.

"What kind of pill is this?"

Yu Cheng asked in surprise.

"A Blood Pill. I told you before, directly absorbing blood is too inefficient—you waste thirty percent of the life energy."

Youth Yu Cheng said with a faint smile.

"But your Blood Sacrifice Array and First Soul Skill are a perfect match for refining Blood Pills!"

The Blood Pill was a creation of Youth Yu Cheng.

However, he usually refined it using soul beast blood.

He had also tried using soul master blood, but it contained a special energy that easily repelled his own Soul Power.

That was why he was so obsessed with dissecting corpses and studying human anatomy.

His goal was to solve this energy repulsion.

"I really want to meet Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng. It's a pity I came too late. If he has no objections, I'd be willing to become sworn brothers with him!"

Youth Yu Cheng sighed.

Seeing the methods of an Evil Soul Master, he felt a rare sense of finding a kindred spirit.

"Hey, his ash box is right next to you. Go ahead and swear brotherhood!"

Yu Cheng gestured.

He paid no more attention to the melancholy Youth Yu Cheng and swallowed all three Blood Pills in one gulp.

"Not bad, tastes like chicken!"