The Coral Palace of coral, with blue glazed tiles and a plaque with gold trim bearing four large characters that resemble a dragon rising, as if drawn with iron hooks and silver strokes: " Star Sea Dragon Palace ".
Chu Yun passed through the gate and entered the front hall. There were Heaven-Stellar Stone Coin on both sides, like small mountains. They were constantly and slowly being consumed, so that the Yuan Qi in the Star Sea Dragon Palace was always kept at a certain concentration, while adjusting the Yuan Qi to the type of Yuan Qi most needed by the demons in the Dragon Palace.
This was a huge fortune. The first pile was obtained after looting Ning Family Island. The second pile was obtained after conquering Yan Family Island.
Of course, Shu Family Island has even more in its reserves. However, the rate of consumption is more than ten times that of this place.
The successive wars, whether it was building warships, repairing weapons, or distributing compensation, all consumed a significant amount of money.
War is all about money. Fortunately, Chu Yun plundered Ning Family Island and conquered the Yan Family, filling the Shu Clan's financial deficit. This allows the Shu Clan to not only make ends meet but also have surplus funds to invest in education, culture, and other fields.
Chu Yun did not linger and went to the central hall. There were thirty red sandalwood tables, most of which were now filled with various elixirs, Demon Weapon, and magical scrolls. These were all rare treasures, and if they were to be sold, they would surely cause the world to fight tooth and nail for them.
Chu Yun stopped in front of a table and took out two pills from it. They were the Heavenly Spirit Trueheart Pill he had obtained from Master Yu Ya.
After passing the central hall, one comes into view a vast and sprawling rear garden.
Lush green grass and bamboo groves stretched as far as the eye could see. A clear spring flowed, its murmuring melodious sound filling the air. Trees nestled among each other, and the cobblestone path and winding corridors created a profound sense of depth. It was a refreshing scene, perfectly natural, deep and secluded. Upon closer inspection, however, it did not feel cramped, but rather contained a majestic grandeur. It complemented the magnificent palace in front of it, making it a place one would linger and never want to leave.
"The more times I visit the Star Sea Dragon Palace, the more I can feel its ancient and exquisite layout, and its majestic grandeur. From this, I can infer the magnanimity and ambition of the Sea Dragon King Jiang Bo. It's a pity he didn't become a saint; all his achievements were in vain. Such powerful figures have all perished in the long river of history. Although I have been reborn and my achievements are now greater than in my previous life, there is still a long and insurmountable road ahead to become a King-level powerhouse. I must never be careless or complacent."
Chu Yun silently encouraged and warned himself, and after walking about a hundred steps, turning left and right, the view suddenly opened up. He had arrived at the North Altar of the Universal Pill-Origin Tree.
The North Altar was higher than the ground, covering an area of more than ten feet. Chu Yun climbed the steps and stood Universal Pill-Origin Tree. Turning around, he could see the other four altars in the east, central, and southwest.
He sat cross-legged Universal Pill-Origin Tree, his fingers moving rapidly, like fleeting dreams and blooming flowers. Each hand gesture triggered a surge of spiritual light within his body. The Universal Pill-Origin Tree before him swayed gently, its branches and leaves shimmering with a moonlit emerald light that enveloped its trunk.
These are the basic alchemy hand seals. Chu Yun has already reached the peak of "making them instinctive." Although he has spent a lot of time on the battlefield in the past six months, his training in alchemy hand seals has never stopped.
Even the Eight-Section Brocade Alchemy Hand Technique has been improved to a level of proficiency and mastery; it's just one step away from advancing to the realm of instinct.
Having completed this set of basic alchemy hand seals, Chu Yun had warmed up. He took two perfectly round Heavenly Spirit Trueheart Pill and carefully buried them in the soil near the Universal Pill-Origin Tree.
Then he performed the pill-refining hand seals and began refining the pill.
The Pill-Splitting Hand Seal is also of a high level, on par with the Eight-Section Brocade Alchemy Hand Seals. Chu Yun obtained it after plundering Ning Family Island. He has been practicing it extensively lately and is now very proficient in it.
He interlaced his hands, sometimes clenching them into fists, sometimes opening them into palms, and sometimes twisting his fingers together to form various hand seals. Each hand seal flowed smoothly, like flowing water and drifting clouds, giving people a dazzling and beautiful feeling.
The superior alchemy hand seals immediately contrasted sharply with the basic alchemy hand seals from before. The Universal Pill-Origin Tree swayed its branches with a rustling sound, its emerald light like a rosy cloud, not only completely enveloping the tree but also spreading out to envelop Chu Yun, turning the northern part of Dragon Garden into a magnificent and verdant landscape.
After practicing for two and a half hours, Chu Yun was drenched in sweat. He stopped the hand seals, and the task was completed.
On the Universal Pill-Origin Tree, flowers and fruits bloomed. In the center of each flower, a refined pill was contained. Chu Yun took one out, held it to his nose, and gently smelled it, immediately appreciating its refreshing fragrance.
He examined them more closely, a slight smile playing on his lips, "Two Heavenly Spirit Trueheart Pill have been divided into 18 pills, fewer than the original. However, the advantage lies in the increased quantity, allowing for more people to consume them. Moreover, after refining, the overall medicinal properties are stronger than the sum of the original two pills. The Pill-Splitting Hand Seal truly lives up to its reputation as a superior alchemy technique."
If we break down the elixir, the outer layer is the elixir coat, the inner layer is the elixir core, and between the elixir core and the elixir coat lies the elixir energy. If it is rudely broken open, the elixir coat will shatter, the elixir energy will be greatly reduced, and over time it will be rendered useless.
Only by using the Pill-Splitting Hand Seal can the medicinal properties be dispersed and the quantity increased. However, this method of alchemy also has drawbacks. The more times the same pill is taken, the higher the body's resistance to it becomes.
The effect of Chu Yun consuming these 18 Heavenly Spirit Trueheart Pill was actually less than that of directly consuming two Original Pills. Therefore, in addition to the Pill-Splitting Hand Seal, there was also the Pill-Combining Hand Seals, in order to reduce the body's resistance.
However, Chu Yun's original plan was not to keep both pills for himself.
"Besides the Heavenly Spirit Trueheart Pill, there are other pills that can enhance the spiritual light within the body, such as the Yin-Yang Harmony Pill, the Nirvana Rebirth Pill, Renewal Creation Pill. These pills are not uncommon in the hidden and dangerous places I remember. In some places, I even have the formulas for them. I don't lack these pills, nor do I need them urgently. It would be better to divide this Heavenly Spirit Trueheart Pill into a dozen or so and have others take it. That way, the benefits will be maximized."
He swallowed a Small Heavenly Spirit Trueheart Pill. The pill melted instantly in his mouth, forming a warm current that slid down his throat and spread throughout his body.
A warm feeling spread through my body, tingled with a slight tingling sensation. It was as if a traveler in the cold winter wind had suddenly entered a warm, enclosed little house in the snow, sitting around a fireplace, feeling the chill being driven away piece by piece.
It was a wonderful feeling that made Chu Yun involuntarily close his eyes, slow his breathing, and feel joyful.
The warm current lasted for a full quarter of an hour and a half. When Chu Yun opened his eyes, he immediately found that the scene before him was many times clearer. His body no longer felt heavy, but rather much lighter. Looking at the spiritual light within his body, it was twice as large as before, bright and radiant.
"What a powerful Heavenly Spirit Trueheart Pill! And this is a partially weakened version... However, this level of spiritual light is not enough to support a second Spirit Demon."
Chu Yun did not hesitate and took the second Lesser Heavenly Spirit Trueheart Pill. This time, the effect was noticeably weaker than the first time. The effect lasted only a quarter of an hour, but the spiritual light increased by 80%.
Half an hour later, Chu Yun swallowed the sixth pill and finally stopped.
"The spiritual energy is enough to support the second Spirit Demon. However, its resistance has reached its limit. Eating more will have little effect, so it's better to give them to others." Chu Yun carefully put away the 12 Little Heavenly Spirit Trueheart Pill and left the Star Sea Dragon Palace.
As soon as I stepped out of the room, a servant came to announce that an envoy led by Shui Ruolan had arrived at Shu Family Island early that morning to pay homage to Fire Quarter Decree. They were currently being entertained by Yan Jisi in the reception hall.
"They've arrived quickly..." Chu Yun sneered inwardly, and immediately set off towards the welcoming hall of the Shu Family City.
Since he presented the Fire Quarter Decree, villagers and islanders have been coming to seek refuge every day, along with delegations from various forces, large and small.
The Fire Quarter Decree are the orthodox scripture of the stars. Inherited from ancient times, they have become deeply ingrained in people's minds through the long accumulation of history. Even the Iron Family has sent symbolic missions to them.
" Shu Family Island is nothing special. It's located in a remote area and isn't prosperous at all."
"This Shu Family City isn't even half the size of my family's main city. I'm truly disappointed."
"More importantly, they actually sent a junior officer to entertain us. This is simply outrageous!"
"It's one thing for Fairy Ruolan to be here in person, but Shu Tianhao doesn't show up. And what's with that little tyrant Chu Yun putting on airs? He hasn't even shown his face yet."
"Even Tie Ao wasn't as arrogant as him back then. Youthful arrogance, youthful arrogance..."
As soon as Chu Yun stepped outside the welcoming hall, he heard a series of noisy discussions coming from inside.
Chu Yun sneered inwardly, strode into the main hall with his head held high. His eyes flashed with a sharp light as he saw Shui Ruolan, who was surrounded by people like stars around the moon, without pausing, and then scanned the people in the hall.
Before anyone could react, he continued, "Hmph, youthful arrogance? Who said I'm young and arrogant? Step forward."
"Hmph, that's right," she said, her clothes extravagant, as she walked up to Chu Yun with a disdainful look.
"I am the young master of Lu Family Island, and I have come to pay homage to the Lü Family on behalf of the Fire Quarter Decree. Chu Yun, don't be arrogant and think that we are here to pay homage to your Shu Clan. I am the guest, you are the host, you should act like one..."
Bang
Before he could finish speaking, Chu Yun suddenly threw a punch.
A punch landed, knocking his nose crooked, and bright red blood immediately began to flow freely.
"Ah..." He let out a sudden scream, staggering back three or four steps before regaining his footing. Then, rubbing his nose, he looked at the blood on his palm and stared at Chu Yun in disbelief. "You actually dared to hit me? I am..."
"Hmph, I'm going to hit you then." Chu Yun said expressionlessly, taking a step and instantly appearing in front of his opponent.
Then, another punch landed squarely on the opponent's abdomen with a thud.
"Ugh..." The young master of the Lü Family immediately bent over like a shrimp, his face contorted, his eyes bulging, filled with an expression of extreme pain.
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