Ancient Pill Recipe

After acquiring the Pill Beast, Lin Ming's gaze swept indifferently over the areas where conflicts had erupted, his heart unmoved. Such was the nature of treasure hunting in ruins: the strong prey on the weak, and strength reigns supreme.

Now that he had obtained the biggest target of the Pill Hall's pills—that Tier 8 Pill Beast with unlimited potential—he was in a great mood and no longer cared much about the other ordinary pills.

"Deep within this third level, there are still many areas; I wonder if they've all been explored."

Inside the passage, Lin Ming gazed at the long passage ahead, its end completely out of sight.

"Maybe there's an even better treasure!" Zi Yan's eyes lit up again upon hearing this, and the heartache from losing the pills seemed to be lessened by her anticipation of the new treasure. She clenched her fists, looking eager to try.

Qing Lin gently stroked the soft, warm fur of the Pill Beast in her arms. The little beast seemed to enjoy it immensely, emitting soft purrs as it curled up in a more comfortable position in her arms, its lively eyes curiously observing the chaotic world outside.

"In that case, let's go deeper in and take a look." Lin Ming smiled slightly. Although he knew that the greatest treasure of this place was this Pill Beast, he was open to the possibility that there might be others similar to it, or even slightly inferior ones.

Of course, this only refers to elixirs; there may also be some high-level elixir formulas. Those ancient elixir formulas, especially the high-level ones, are invaluable today.

Lin Ming's interest was instantly piqued, and he began to walk deeper into the passage.

Lin Ming and his group, carrying the precious Pill Beast that could drive all the powerful figures in the ruins, including those Dou Venerable Elder, swaggered along the wide passage without any concealment, heading deeper into the Pill Hall Third Floor.

Their lineup is truly impressive.

Lin Ming possessed a profound aura, and his gaze exuded authority; although Zi Yan appeared to be a young girl, the Dragon Might's might emanating from her body startled some with keen senses.

Qing Lin is serene and beautiful, cradling her "pet";

Xiong Zhan resembled Humanoid Fierce Beast, exuding Sectarian Qi aura.

Di Kong and the other Five Elements Sect Dou Zong also exuded a calm aura and sharp gazes.

It's hard for a team like this to go unnoticed.

As we walked, we inevitably attracted many glances, both overt and covert.

Among those gazes were inquiry, apprehension, and greed.

Some of their gazes lingered for a moment on the conspicuous ball of white fur in Qing Lin's arms, but then quickly looked away without interest.

"Hmph, I thought it was some kind of treasure, but it's just a fluffy pet that girls like."

"To have the mind to keep pets in a place like this? The Five Elements Sect certainly has a good sense of humor."

"I guess I found it on the street. It looks quite cute, but there's no energy fluctuation."

Whispers rippled through the shadows. No one could recognize that this seemingly harmless, adorable little beast was actually a Tier 8 Medicinal Pill that had undergone Eight-Colored Pill Lightning, enough to drive even Dou Venerate mad!

Its perfectly restrained Spirituality and medicinal power, along with the subtle disguise that Lin Ming deliberately applied with a trace of Soul Power, successfully deceived everyone's perception.

Add to that the terrifyingly powerful lineup of Lin Ming and his group, which was clearly not to be trifled with; anyone with a modicum of sense and intelligence could feel the overwhelming, interconnected aura emanating from them.

To provoke such a group of menacing beings for the sake of an ordinary little beast that may just be a pet is clearly an extremely unwise act.

Therefore, despite the many eyes watching, no one was foolish enough to step forward to stop or question them.

Lin Ming walked calmly at the front, seemingly oblivious to the stares around him.

Lin Ming was perfectly clear about this. As long as the true identity of the Pill Beast remained unrevealed, the strength of their team would be enough to deter all the ill-intentioned individuals within this Ancient Ruins.

The passageway gradually widened, revealing some uniquely shaped Stone Hall and pillars, carved with ancient alchemical patterns and runes.

As Lin Ming led the group forward, the energy fluctuations in the air became increasingly intense. Faintly, one could hear a deep rumbling sound, like a heartbeat, coming from the depths. At the same time, the alchemy chambers around the two sides of the passage appeared one by one as the group moved forward.

As you walk along the increasingly wide and deep passage, the ancient Medicinal Fragrance and subtle energy fluctuations in the air become more and more intense.

Although more and more powerful individuals are pouring into the third level, and the noise of battles can be heard from time to time, this area seems to have been spared from large-scale looting for the time being, perhaps because of its more remote location or more complex passages.

Lin Ming's powerful Soul Power was like an invisible radar, constantly scanning the open or closed alchemy chambers on both sides.

Most of the buildings were deserted and in a state of chaos, but occasionally one could sense some rooms with faint Energy Restriction that seemed to have not yet been forcibly broken through.

After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Lin Ming suddenly stopped, his sharp gaze fixed on a slightly hidden corner on the left side of the passage.

There, a seemingly ordinary Stone Door was tightly closed, covered with a thin, almost imperceptible energy film. If Soul Perception were not sharp enough, it would be easy to overlook it.

Although this energy film is thin, it possesses a robust resilience, clearly an ancient form of protection, and most importantly, it appears to be perfectly preserved!

"It seems this place hasn't been discovered yet." A slight smile appeared on Lin Ming's lips; his luck seemed pretty good.

Upon discovering this, Lin Ming immediately led his men to approach slowly.

Xiong Zhan stood guard in the middle of the passageway outside the door, his fierce gaze sweeping around to prevent any disturbance. Di Kong and the others were scattered on both sides of the Stone Door, wary of possible prying eyes from the shadows.

Lin Ming stretched out his palm and gently pressed it on the Stone Door.

The Dou Qi emanated from his palm, but instead of violently breaking through, it seeped into the energy membrane like mercury, carefully sensing its structure and nodes.

A moment later, Lin Ming condensed an extremely refined wisp of Soul Power at his fingertips, and like the most exquisite key, gently tapped several key points on the energy membrane.

"Buzz..."

A barely perceptible hum rang out, and the thin layer of energy light membrane rippled like water before quietly dissipating.

The Stone Door, having lost its energy support, creaked open with a heavy groan, slowly lifting a cloud of fine dust.

The crowd filed in.

This alchemy chamber is indeed quite large, several times more spacious than the one where the Pill Beast was captured before, resembling a small palace.

Inside, there were several rows of shelves made of some kind of warm, lustrous jade, on which the outlines of Jade Bottle and scrolls could be vaguely seen.

Because the Energy Restriction still exists, isolating it from external dust and destruction, this place still looks clean and tidy, forming a stark contrast with the messy alchemy rooms outside, giving people the illusion of traveling through Space-Time and stepping into the private treasure vault of an ancient alchemist.

"Search separately, be vigilant, and don't touch anything lightly. First, check if there are any Restriction," Lin Ming instructed in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately dispersed and cautiously began to investigate.

Zi Yan was most sensitive to energy fluctuations, so she went straight for the jade shelves at the very back that emitted different types of energy fluctuations.

Qing Lin held the Pill Beast in his arms. The Pill Beast seemed to particularly enjoy being held by Qing Lin, so much so that it curled up in Qing Lin's arms and dozed off. Qing Lin complied, holding the Pill Beast in his arms and slowly inspecting the shelf near the door on his side.

Di Kong, along with the rest of the Five Elements Sect, was responsible for the central area.

The search was conducted quietly and efficiently.

Soon, a member of the Five Elements Sect responsible for searching the jade shelf on the right let out a suppressed gasp. "Sect Master, look at this!"

Lin Ming looked in the direction of the voice and saw that the person was holding a slightly antique-looking dark red scroll.

The scroll was made of some kind of Animal Skin hide, cool to the touch, and was decorated with intricate patterns of medicinal herbs and energy pathways in ancient script. A unique medicinal aura seemed to emanate from it.

"This appears to be a prescription for medicine!"

With barely suppressed excitement, the man strode up to Lin Ming and presented the scroll with both hands. The value of finding Ancient Pill Recipe in such an untouched alchemy chamber was self-evident.

Lin Ming took the scroll; it felt heavy in his hand, carrying the texture of time. Then, he gently unfolded a corner, his gaze sweeping over the ancient characters and patterns that were winding and twisted, yet contained a special artistic conception.

Although Lin Ming couldn't fully decipher it immediately, with his eye as Eighth-Rank Alchemy Grandmaster, he could tell at a glance that the pills recorded in this pill formula were extraordinary. The description of the Refinement Techniques and the exquisite combination of medicinal materials revealed a mysterious aura unique to ancient times. The grade was probably at least the peak of the Tier 7, and might even have reached the Tier 8!

"Good! Well done!" A hint of approval flashed in Lin Ming's eyes, and he immediately put the scroll into his Storage Ring without hesitation. Time was of the essence, and the environment was complicated; it was certainly not the time to study the Ancient Pill Recipe in detail.

After handing over the pill formula, Lin Ming looked at the Five Elements Sect member who was still excited and smiled, "This item is quite valuable. I'll record this as a merit for you. You'll be rewarded when we return to the sect."

Upon hearing this, the man's face flushed with excitement, and he quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you, Sect Master! Serving the sect is the duty of every sect member!"

Receiving the Sect Master's personal affirmation and promise was more honorable than any material reward, and his sense of belonging and loyalty to the sect reached its peak.

Besides the unexpected Ancient Pill Recipe, the group later found several bottles of pills perfectly sealed in Jade Box within the alchemy room.

The Jade Bottle is made of the finest material, and the mouth of the bottle is sealed with wax and has subtle energy markings to ensure that the medicinal power is not lost in the slightest.

A gentle shake revealed the crisp sound of the pills hitting the bottle walls, and a Medicinal Fragrance emanated from them. Based on Lin Ming's experience, he judged that these pills should all have reached the Tier 7 level!

As for the specific type of elixir and its effects, it was not indicated on the bottle. Clearly, the alchemist believed that anyone who could come to this place to obtain the elixir would be able to discern its nature.

With time of the essence, Lin Ming didn't have time to analyze and examine each item carefully. With a wave of his hand, he put all the Jade Bottle and Jade Box into his Storage Ring, planning to study them slowly after leaving the ruins and when he was safe and sound.

After carefully checking and confirming that nothing was missing, Lin Ming led everyone out of the alchemy room that had given them such a pleasant surprise.

Xiong Zhan once again blocked the entrance like a gatekeeper, and only continued forward with the group after everyone had come out.

Having tasted success, Lin Ming and his group were naturally even more motivated.

Using Lin Ming's powerful Soul Perception to avoid areas that had already been looted or where fighting was taking place, they moved like experienced hunters through the intricate passages and palaces, traversing nearly a dozen alchemy chambers that had not been completely destroyed or were hidden in secret locations.

However, good fortune doesn't seem to be endless.

Most of the alchemy chambers discovered later had already been visited by predecessors, leaving behind only a mess and some worthless remnants.

Occasionally, a few rooms were relatively well-preserved, but their collections were far less abundant than the first room. They mostly contained pills of around the 6th Grade, or scrolls recording uncommon pills.

While this is certainly valuable, it seems rather ordinary compared to that Ancient Pill Recipe and the Tier 7 Medicinal Pill.

Adding up all the subsequent gains from the alchemy rooms, their total value is roughly equivalent to, or even slightly less than, that of the initial alchemy room that contained Ancient Pill Recipe and several bottles of Tier 7 Medicinal Pill.

Lin Ming, however, did not show any disappointment or dissatisfaction on his face.

He was very calm. The biggest gain from this trip to the Pill Hall was now nestled peacefully in Qing Lin's arms, snoring contentedly.

The value of that Tier 8 Pill Beast was equal to, or even greater than, the total harvest from all the other pill chambers on this third floor!

To still be able to make some gains in these alchemy chambers, especially to obtain some unique alchemical formulas passed down from ancient times, is already an unexpected bonus, an added blessing.

For someone like Lin Ming, who stands at the pinnacle of Alchemist, sometimes a lost Ancient Pill Recipe containing the wisdom and unique alchemy techniques of the ancients is far more valuable than several ready-made Tier 7 Medicinal Pill.

Pills are consumables, but pill formulas are treasures that can continuously create value, greatly broadening his alchemy horizons and perhaps even providing him with the opportunity to break through to a higher level.

"The results are acceptable; there's no need to demand perfection."

Lin Ming glanced at the group behind him, who were both excited and somewhat reluctant to leave, and calmly said, "..." Then, the group continued their leisurely journey.