Chapter 109

The next moment, a surge of powerful Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi burst forth from the box, its faint fragrance spreading and permeating the entire courtyard!

Inside the box was a bright green pill that emitted a faint glow. Fine lines were arranged in a marvelous way to form a vibrant green lotus, so lifelike that it seemed to be swaying in the wind, radiating an extremely profound and extraordinary spiritual energy, as if revealing some kind of ultimate truth of the universe.

"This is..."

Xiao Minghuang's pupils contracted slightly, her eyes filled with shock.

Not only her, but Lin Wanqiu and Xu Xiuer were equally astonished.

Lin Wanqiu managed to maintain a normal expression, after all, she had seen Heaven-grade pill before.

Although the pills before me are extraordinary, they are far inferior to true Heaven-grade pill.

Xiao Minghuang was the same; she wasn't surprised by the pill itself, but by the fact that Ye Ruoshui could produce such a pill.

But Xu Xiuer was different. She had never seen such a miraculous elixir in her life. When she suddenly witnessed it, she was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth.

Seeing the surprised looks on everyone's faces, Ye Ruoshui's lips curled up, her small face full of pride.

"Your Highness, this is Three-pattern Green Lotus Pill that I refined myself. It's a top-grade Xuan-level pill and should be more than enough to help you break through a minor realm!"

Three-pattern Green Lotus Pill!

Upon hearing Ye Ruoshui utter those three words, Xiao Minghuang, Lin Wanqiu, and Xu Xiuer's gazes immediately focused on the Three-pattern Green Lotus Pill in the box.

"I once heard my grandfather mention the Azure Lotus Pill. This kind of pill is extremely rare even among the Mysterious Tier Top-grade Pill. It can regenerate life force, restore flesh and bones, and cleanse tendons and strengthen bones, but its most important effect is to improve cultivation."

"Back then, my grandfather said that when he was young, he traveled around and saw the Azure Lotus Pill at an auction. The highest bid was one million spirit stones, plus one hundred Mysterious-grade Low-rank -rank pills, and it took a total of one Azure Lotus Pill to win the bid!"

Xu Xiuer said excitedly.

"The Azure Lotus Pill, engraved with three lines, exists only in legends and has never been heard of before!"

As is well known, once a pill develops Pill Pattern, its medicinal power will greatly increase.

The more Pill Patterns, the better.

A pill that can be refined to have even a single Pill Pattern is usually enough to make people fight tooth and nail for it.

This elixir, forged with three Pill Pattern, exists only in legends.

Xiao Minghuang was filled with emotion; she never expected that Ye Ruoshui's alchemy skills would improve so quickly.

It should be noted that Ye Ruoshui is currently only at the Qi Refining Realm. If she were to break through to the Spring Gushing Realm, she would probably be refining Spring Gushing Realm pills!

Her talent is simply phenomenal!

Seeing Ye Ruoshui's progress in alchemy, Xiao Minghuang felt genuinely gratified.

"Thank you for the pills, Ruoshui. I really like them!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ruoshui's face was filled with joy. Besides her hobby, she also wanted to gain His Highness's favor by refining pills.

Before everyone could recover from their surprise, Ye Ruoshui dropped another bombshell!

"Your Highness, I have a feeling that once I break through to the Spring Gushing Realm, as long as I obtain a high-grade alchemy furnace and add any kind of Innate Fire, I should be able to refine Earth-grade pill!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqiu and Xiao Minghuang both widened their eyes, their expressions filled with shock!

How could they not be shocked by something like this?!

Earth-grade pill —those are treasures rarely heard of in the entire Southern Border!

According to the Seventh Elder, only the Pavilion Master of the Pill Pavilion has the ability to refine Earth-grade pill!

Ye Ruoshui actually claimed that she could refine Earth-grade pill, which was simply unbelievable!

Xiao Minghuang's expression was solemn. He took a deep breath and asked seriously:

"Ruoshui, are you sure?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ruoshui wavered, a hint of insecurity appearing on her face. After thinking for a moment, she said:

"Perhaps... maybe... if I had a Xuan-grade elixir and Innate Fire, there should be a chance of success..."

Seeing the hesitant look on Ye Ruoshui, Xu Xiuer breathed a sigh of relief. She had thought that Ye Ruoshui was fully confident in refining the Earth-grade pill.

But now it seems that was just overly optimistic.

The master of the Pill Pavilion was the one who first refined Earth-grade pill when he was at the Divine Sea Peak Realm.

Even a genius like Ye Ruoshui would probably need to reach at least the Divine Sea Realm before he could refine Earth-grade pill.

Xiao Minghuang knew Ye Ruoshui too well; he knew that although she looked hesitant, she was actually confident.

Although Ye Ruoshui often lacks confidence, her talent is undeniable, and she can definitely achieve anything she sets her mind to.

Thinking of this, Xiao Minghuang didn't say anything more.

She gently placed the box containing the Three-pattern Green Lotus Pill back into Ye Ruoshui's hand, saying softly:

"Ruoshui, I'll send the pills back to you for now. You can study them slowly. I believe you can definitely refine Earth-grade pill!"

"After the competition ends, I will mobilize the entire nation to do my utmost to find high-level alchemy furnaces and Innate Fire!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ruoshui's face lit up with joy, and she couldn't help but tiptoe and kiss Xiao Minghuang on the corner of his mouth.

"Your Highness, I will definitely do my best!"

A blush crossed Ye Ruoshui's face, and her beautiful big eyes sparkled.

Xiao Minghuang pursed her lips, gently patted Ye Ruoshui's head, and said softly:

"Good!"

Then, her gaze swept over Lin Wanqiu and Xu Xiuer.

"I'm going into seclusion. Remind me before the competition tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqiu responded.

"Your Highness, rest assured!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

Xiao Minghuang returned to the training room.

At the same time.

The system's voice echoed in her mind.

[Bite!]

[Successfully detected that the host has gifted the opportunity!]

[Congratulations, host! You have triggered a thousandfold critical hit compensation and obtained the Nine-pattern Golden Lotus Pill, Earth Tier Top-grade!]

Nine-pattern Golden Lotus Pill!

Earth Tier Top-grade!

A look of surprise appeared on Xiao Minghuang's face.

She hasn't triggered a high-critical-hit elixir compensation in a long time.

"The grand competition is tomorrow. Let's see how far this pill can help me break through..."

With a thought, Xiao Minghuang conjured the Nine-pattern Golden Lotus Pill in his palm.

This is a brown pill, only the size of an egg, surrounded by nine mysterious and strange patterns that combine to form a magnificent and dazzling golden lotus, so beautiful it's almost bewitching.

Xiao Minghuang felt her spiritual energy burning all over her body with just one glance, as if she would be burned to ashes in the next moment!

She took a deep breath and swallowed the pill without hesitation!

In an instant, the elixir transformed into a scalding liquid that flowed through her body, circulating along all the meridians and eventually merging into her Dantian.

Within his Dantian, an incomparably powerful spiritual force surged into the sky, surging and spreading in all directions like a raging torrent, shaking the surrounding air!

Rumble!!!

A tremendous roar echoed throughout the training room, deafening and chilling!

Feeling the explosive medicinal power within her body, Xiao Minghuang's face revealed an unnatural, eerie crimson.

Although she had taken more than one Heaven-grade pill, the main function of those pills was to consolidate her foundation. Their medicinal power was mild, and even ordinary people without cultivation could absorb them relatively safely.

But this Nine-pattern Golden Lotus Pill is different.

The main function of this pill is to enhance cultivation, so its medicinal power is strong and violent, frantically tempering her meridians, flesh, and bones, as if forged by a raging fire, attempting to inject massive spiritual power into every particle of her flesh and blood.

"Hiss!!!"

Feeling the intense pain within her body, Xiao Minghuang gritted her teeth, enduring the pain with all her might. Her pretty face instantly turned deathly pale, and large beads of sweat dripped from her forehead.

"This is the effect of the Nine-pattern Golden Lotus Pill. The spiritual power within my body is rapidly expanding. I must seize the time to refine the medicinal power and improve my cultivation!"

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Xiao Minghuang's forehead, and her body trembled slightly, but she still persevered.

She could choose to expel the spiritual energy from her body, which would be painless but would cause the medicine to lose all its potency.

She must persevere in order to achieve a significant improvement in her skill level!

In an instant.

Thunderous roars erupted from Xiao Minghuang's body, and surging blood and qi power spread out, spiritual energy overflowing, sweeping out like a volcanic eruption.

Even with the reinforcement of the array, the small training room could not withstand her power. Beams and pillars kept breaking, tiles fell off, and the entire pavilion was teetering on the verge of collapse.

Outside world.

Ye, Lin, and Xu Xiuer all looked surprised when they saw this scene.

Lin Wanqiu made a quick decision, looked at Ye Ruoshui, and said urgently:

"Ruoshui, you are quite familiar with the Seventh Elder. Quickly go to the palace and invite her here to protect His Highness in case of any unforeseen circumstances!"

128. The Yongquan acupoint has seven layers; it can be extinguished with a flick of the finger!

Ye Ruoshui was also very worried about Xiao Minghuang and wanted to stay here, but she knew that asking the Seventh Elder for protection was the right choice.

"Alright, I'll go right away. Sister Lin, please take good care of His Highness while you're here!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

Ye Ruoshui's figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.

After a period of cultivation, Ye Ruoshui's cultivation level reached the Peak Qi Refining Realm. At full speed, she could travel from the Princess Mansion to the Enshrinement Courtyard and back in less than a quarter of an hour.

Not long after.

The Seventh Elder and Ye Ruoshui rushed back.

Accompanying them was another acquaintance.

"Eunuch Wang has arrived too..."

Lin Wanqiu looked up and saw the Seventh Elder and Wang Jin descending from the sky, with Ye Ruoshui beside them, her face full of anxiety.

Wang Jin narrowed his eyes, looking at the trembling, crumbling pavilion, feeling the surging blood and scorching spiritual power emanating from it, a look of surprise appearing in his pupils.

"Such powerful blood and spiritual energy are comparable to those at the Spring Gushing Peak Realm Yongquan realm..."

He couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement; it had only been a few months?

Princess Ziwei's strength was almost entirely something he watched grow up.

From a cripple who had lost all his cultivation, he has become a powerful figure comparable to the Spring Gushing Peak Realm.

Less than six months have passed.

This rate of growth is unbelievably fast.

He absolutely couldn't believe it if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes!

The Seventh Elder was equally astonished. Sensing the surging qi and spiritual energy emanating from the room, he was shaken and pondered:

"Your Highness's blood and spiritual power are extremely strong. Breaking through a realm will cause some fluctuations, which is normal and there is no need to be surprised."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqiu and Ye Ruoshui, though still worried, felt somewhat relieved.

Inside the training room.