Dragon Blood Potion
"Of course, no problem," Frey agreed readily, then blinked curiously and casually asked, "But where did you get this unique technique from?"
Lu Yuan didn't intend to explain further, simply saying that he had discovered it by chance. Frey didn't delve into it after hearing this. In her opinion, no matter where Lu Yuan learned this skill from, as long as the things he made were truly useful, that was enough.
Lu Yuan then pointed to the remaining material scraps on the table and reminded Frey, "Holy Light Vine are extremely scarce, and the Academy definitely doesn't have enough. This is the new problem we're facing. However, we can try using a large amount of Purity Grass as a substitute later, but the Academy will need to collect more materials themselves."
Frey nodded and carefully noted this down in her notebook. When it came to the specific rewards for this recipe, she closed the notebook and shrugged helplessly at Lu Yuan:
"Since you're willing to hand over this formula, I will naturally report it to the Academy and the Lantern Knight as truthfully. As for the exact number of Knight Token you'll receive, I can't give you an exact figure. The reward will only be issued after a comprehensive assessment by both the Academy and the Lantern Knight. But it certainly won't be low; the value of what you've presented is simply too great."
At this point, Frey stared at Lu Yuan for two seconds, then said with a hint of sourness, "Looks like you're about to become very rich. I never thought you could earn Knight Token so easily."
Hearing her sarcastic tone, Lu Yuan couldn't help but chuckle twice. He then made up an excuse, got up to say goodbye, and left the Hanging Tower Pharmacy Group.
After leaving the Hanging Tower, Lu Yuan returned to his residence. Upon entering, he noticed a package on the table. The Lantern Knight had clearly arranged for someone to deliver the promised reward to his room. Inside, the package contained five materials: Troll Regeneration Gland, Gargoyle Sand, Eerie Lion Blood, Fire Salamander Embers, and Mithril Powder.
Lu Yuan took out the Dragonblood Resin and Frozen Blood Amber that he had already stored away from the Stonefire Pouch by his bedside, put away the five medicinal herbs on the table, and then turned around and went to the Research Room near the Training Ground.
Using the small token to open the stone door, they took the Bone Eerie Bone Powder and the Human-Armor Beast Scales that Gregory had sent, finally gathering all nine ingredients needed for the Dragon Blood Potion.
To avoid letting Gregory know that he was refining this extremely rare potion, Lu Yuan did not stay in Gregory's Research Room filled with bomb casings, but instead went into a separate, Protective Barrier Potion Room next door.
After locking the door behind him, only Lu Yuan and Oden in his mind remained in the room. The atmosphere immediately relaxed, and the two of them began to discuss the next steps of the drug manufacturing process while placing materials on the table.
"Before we officially begin, I need to clarify a few things with you," Oden's voice echoed in Lu Yuan's mind, his tone more serious than usual.
"First of all, this prescription was painstakingly simulated by my good brother using Forbidden Studies back then. I haven't personally made it myself, so I'm not very skilled at it. I can only tell you the general process."
Oden paused, his gaze falling on the specially made container on the table that held the flame:
"Secondly, the undying Flame at the tail of the fire lizard, also known as the Fire Salamander Embers, is the core of the entire potion. The control of the Flame during the creation process is of paramount importance and is extremely difficult to control. Your current level of fire control is definitely not enough for this step; I will need to personally assist you."
"One last thing," Oden emphasized, pointing to the dark red Dragonblood Resin.
"The Dragonblood Resin in your Academy's Storehouse is most likely a product that has been diluted many times over. When this stuff falls into the hands of outsiders, most people will only scrape off the surface powder for hemostasis or to mix with medicine, and the effect is not particularly good. The essence deep inside is completely wasted by them."
"That's probably why you were able to exchange it for ten Knight Token so easily. So you need to be prepared that this potion might not achieve the ultimate effect I told you about before."
Lu Yuan examined the piece of Dragonblood Resin, then nodded nonchalantly, "No problem. The exchange price is quite cheap anyway. We can exchange more later when we have more Knight Token."
"Alright, let's begin then," Oden readily agreed, immediately sending a wisp of his consciousness to temporarily take over Lu Yuan's left hand, specifically to control the Fire Salamander Embers. The originally raging and unruly fire element, once in Oden's hands, instantly became like an obedient pet, moving wherever he pointed, with its temperature controlled perfectly.
Lu Yuan used his right hand in conjunction with the Worm of Knowledge deep within his left eye to focus on the flow of elements within the Dragonblood Resin. Under the scorching heat of the Fire Salamander Embers in Oden's left hand, Lu Yuan precisely followed the elemental veins, gradually removing the diluted waste glue impurities from the outside.
This ensures that every drop of the genuine dragon's blood essence is completely extracted without any loss.
With the core Dragon Blood Essence purified, Lu Yuan's hands did not pause for a moment.
Using the high temperature of the Fire Salamander Embers in his left hand, he calcined and brittled the Human-Armor Beast Scales and the Gargoyle Sand together, then quickly ground them into fine grayish-white mineral powder in a mortar. With his right hand, he deftly cut open the Troll Regeneration Gland and squeezed out the viscous gland fluid full of vitality. He then poured it into Heating Cauldron along with the Eerie Lion Blood, which Contamination its active properties, Bone Eerie Bone Powder, and cooked them together.
Finally, staring intently at the constantly flashing Gray-White Text prompts, he precisely timed the moment to sprinkle all the ground Frozen Blood Amber powder and Mithril Powder into the pot to lock in the medicinal properties.
The dark red liquid churning in the cauldron suddenly contracted, transforming into a pool of deep red liquid radiating scorching heat and blood energy. Lu Yuan swiftly poured it into a potion bottle, and new Gray-White Text popped up before his eyes.
[Dragon Blood Potion (Rare) (Excellent) (Diluted)]
[A rare and special potion, utilizing bizarre materials to a certain pinnacle, will bring unexpected benefits to humans and its users.]
[Pharmacology: +3...18.2/50]
Including the little bit I added in the Pharmacy Group earlier, my Pharmacology experience has increased by a full four points today. Lu Yuan looked at the bottle of Dragon Blood Potion in his hand, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
Great, with Oden's help and my own intuition, I succeeded on the first try.
"Alright, Lu Yuan, take it now! Since you didn't prepare a special container, this medicine will gradually dissipate over time!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan no longer bothered to continue his investigation.