The Spirit-Lifting Method

In the setting sun, the shadows of some trees stretched extremely long.

In the jungle, the roars of beasts, though not weak, could already be heard.

A river cuts through the mountains and seems to stretch endlessly.

On both sides of the riverbank, there are some distinctive black flowers.

These black flowers are not considered spirit medicine, but because they grow in the Spiritual Qi rich mountains and along this river, they have acquired some Spiritual Qi.

A Jade Ring Rat crawled out of the spirit flower, and some snake-smelling powder was sprinkled on its body.

The Jade Ring Rat patted its ears, as if trying to fan away the unpleasant smell.

After fanning itself for a while, it grabbed two Spirit Nurturing Pill the size of longans and started eating them.

This was the first time the Jade Ring Rat had eaten the Spirit Nurturing Pill. After eating it, its whole body was filled with a blue light, and its big front teeth and big ears became even more agile.

Even their breathing had changed slightly.

The next moment, the river began to surge, as if sensing something. The Jade Ring Rat raised its head, its keen eyes scanning the surroundings.

Its ears kept flapping.

Then it swallowed all the elixirs in one gulp and walked towards the black flower.

The next moment, with a splash, a huge black Blackwater Python shot out from the river and chased after the Jade Ring Rat.

The speed was incredibly fast, and the coldness in his eyes was even more intense.

It had seen this kind of escaped prey far too many times.

Moreover, it prefers those that can escape.

But the next moment, a tortoise shell suddenly rose up.

A beam of azure light shone upon the incomparably dark head of the Blackwater Python.

The Blackwater Python's eyes instantly reflected a cyan mirror light; this was a second-tier early-stage Demon Beast, extremely alert!

But it was too late. Its body, which was illuminated, froze instantly, and in a split second, the huge python's body lurched together due to inertia.

At the same time, a crimson spear-like magical Law Artifact flew out, heading towards the Blackwater Python's vital spot.

However, the second-tier Blackwater Python was clearly not so easy to restrain. The black Spirit Patterns on the python's body turned into black water, which flowed strangely and slid forward, emitting a blue light.

At the same time, it opened its mouth wide, and a black water ball rushed up to the red spear, knocking it away.

As soon as it rammed the crimson spear, it revealed its enormous, chilling fangs, spitting out Deadly Poison saliva, and headed towards Ye Jingcheng, who had released the Azure Light Mirror and the crimson spear.

This time, the two who were hiding were Ye Jingcheng and Ye Jingyu. More than a month had passed since Ye Jingyu broke through to the next level.

Ye Jingcheng was nearing his departure, and this time he specially captured a second-tier spirit Jade-Scale Snake with a high probability of having an inner core for the Jade Scale Serpent.

This second-tier spirit snake happened to be at the early stage of the second tier. The two borrowed second-tier Law Artifact from Ye Xuefu and Ye Xueliang and crouched down there.

After failing to attract the second-tier Blackwater Python using ordinary antelopes, the two then had the Jade Ring Rat sprinkle some snake powder.

This snake-smelling powder is inferior to a second-tier Snake-Scent Pill; it will most likely attract first or second-tier spirit snakes.

It won't be too terrifying. Plus, they have the Spirit-Hiding Armor and the Turtle-Breath Qi-Hiding Art. Even a late-stage second-tier Demon Beast might not be able to detect them if they don't move.

This time, they also managed to launch a surprise attack.

It's a pity that this Blackwater Python is not only slippery, but also extremely alert.

Even though they were focused entirely on the Jade Ring Rat, they still managed to respond in the shortest possible time.

However, their methods didn't stop there.

Ye Jingyu waved array flags with both hands, and a second-order Array appeared around him. This Array was called the Heaven-Withering Li Fire Formation, which was exactly what the Blackwater Python was designed to counter.

As crimson light appeared, fiery cracks seemed to appear beneath the ground, and crimson snakes filled the air, heading towards the Blackwater Python under Ye Jingyu's control!

This enraged the Blackwater Python, and under the Array, the black patterns on its Python Skin became somewhat distorted.

At this moment, Ye Jingcheng patted his Storage Bag again, and a Spirit-Shocking Drum was taken out.

Although this Spirit-Shocking Drum is only a top-grade first-tier magic Law Artifact, it is extremely effective in suppressing Demon Beast that lack intelligence and have never seen a drum before.

With the beating of the Spirit-Shocking Drum.

In an instant, layers of pale ripples appeared, sweeping towards the Blackwater Python!

Roar!

The Blackwater Python roared wildly, spitting out water balls haphazardly. The impact of those water balls was immense, no less than that of rocks.

This left Ye Jingcheng and his companion somewhat exhausted from resisting.

But taking advantage of this gap, the Crimson Flame Fox suddenly transformed into two.

The Blackwater Python couldn't tell which one was real.

Ye Jingyu then unleashed the second-tier Mottled Cloud Tiger.

In an instant, it charged towards the Blackwater Python!

Before the Crimson Flame Fox even arrived, two enormous fireballs appeared from its tail, and the Spirit Flame on its forehead burned brightly.

Boom!

Four fireballs flew out from behind the two Crimson Flame Fox.

They flew towards the Blackwater Python.

The Blackwater Python roared loudly, its voice hoarse and strained.

His entire body shimmered with a ghostly light.

Its tail lashed out, shattering two fireballs, but those two enormous fireballs were just illusions.

Having been attacked by the Spirit-Shocking Drum, it was still somewhat disoriented when it was finally struck by two fireballs, leaving it covered in blood and charred black.

Meanwhile, the Mottled Cloud Tiger flew out from the side and struck the Blackwater Python at its vital spot with its claw, splitting it in two.

The second-tier Blackwater Python is dead!

Ye Jingcheng put away the second-tier Blackwater Python, then used the Golden Shadow Sword to cut off two large pieces of meat and threw them to the Mottled Cloud Tiger and the Crimson Flame Fox.

As is customary, let them have a good meal.

Then they snapped the Blackwater Python's head shut, revealing an inner core inside.

Ye Jingcheng took out the jade box he had prepared beforehand, put the inner core inside, covered it with Spirit Talisman, and then put it into his Storage Bag.

While Ye Jingcheng was collecting the Spirit Beast, Ye Jingyu was also collecting the Array.

This Array plate was borrowed, so naturally it must be returned intact.

Ye Jingcheng called back the Jade Ring Rat. At this moment, the Jade Ring Rat's ears were beating loudly. Ye Jingcheng stuffed another piece of Demon Beast meat into its pouch and put it into the Spirit Beast bag.

However, its meat is just that of an antelope.

In Ye Jingcheng's opinion, it was a bit of a luxury for the current Jade Ring Rat to eat the meat of a second-tier Spirit Beast.

After getting ready, the two of them used the Turtle-Breath Qi-Hiding Art and headed towards the jungle together.

All of this happened at an extremely fast pace.

"Thank you so much, Fourth Brother!" By the time they returned to Sand Cloud Mountain, it was already night.

The sky was filled with stars, and the wild jungle seemed unusually empty.

The distant roars of beasts were not weak. In the Taihang Mountain Range, most predators hunt their prey at dusk when they are off guard.

Many Demon Beast also hunt for food at dusk.

"It's nothing. Fourth Brother will have plenty of opportunities to rely on you as Alchemist in the future!" Ye Jingyu also said.

During his month-long stay in the mountains, Ye Jingcheng finally refined his first second-tier spirit pill, the second-tier Fire Heart Pill.

This Fire Heart Pill is used by Foundation Establishment cultivators with Fire Attribute to enhance their cultivation level.

Their alchemy studies were nearing their end, which meant their return to Soaring Cloud Peak was drawing ever closer.

That's why the two of them came up with the idea of hunting down second-tier Demon Beast.

Compared to Foundation Establishment cultivators, those second-tier Demon Beast would definitely be easier to deal with if one waited for them in advance.

After all, what makes cultivators so terrifying is their unpredictable backup plans and their cunning.

But Demon Beast are different; their strength is actually manifested in their physical bodies.

This time, it was a close call, but ultimately nothing serious happened.

Not only did they gain the enormous body of a second-tier Blackwater Python, but they also obtained a second-tier inner core.

Demon Beast Core are rare, which is why Ye Xuefu determined, after observing the Black-Armored Scorpion for a long time, that it was the most likely Demon Beast to have a core.

"Fourth Brother, the Blackwater Python's Python Skin is quite nice. I'll skin it for you later!"

"Jingcheng, you should keep this. You don't have a second-tier Law Artifact yet!" Ye Jingyu shook his head.

He is Ye Xingliu's son, so naturally he also possesses a second-tier Law Artifact.

Even though Ye Jingcheng was highly regarded by Ye Xuefu, the latter didn't have a suitable second-tier Law Artifact for him at the moment, and even if he did, he couldn't accept it.

With an extra second-tier Law Artifact in the Taihang Mountain, Ye Xuefu has a better chance of winning.

"Fourth Brother, if you say that, then I won't dare to ask you for help in the future!" Ye Jingcheng shook his head.

"This inner core and python meat are far more valuable than the Python Skin!" Ye Jingcheng added, and Ye Jingyu nodded in agreement.

"Return the Law Artifact and array flags first!" Ye Jingcheng and Ye Jingyu exchanged a glance, and the two walked towards the cave abode.

Soon, Ye Xuefu and Ye Xueliang were also seen, along with Ye Xingyu. The three of them were together again.

On the table were spiritual dishes, but no spiritual wine, only spiritual tea.

After today, it will be time to say goodbye; consider this a farewell banquet.

"Fifteenth Uncle, this is your Red Feather Spear!" Ye Jingcheng returned the Crimson Spear to Ye Xueliang, while Ye Jingyu returned the Array to Ye Xuefu.

"Please sit down, and try our ancestor's cooking again!" Ye Xuefu invited them to sit down.

Unlike their usual relaxed and casual demeanor, Ye Jingcheng and Ye Jingyu were now somewhat reserved.

Over the course of more than a year, the two reached the age of thirty-eight, while Ye Jingyu turned forty-three.

"Try this wild spiritual tea from the mountains. It doesn't have a name yet!" Ye Xuefu introduced.

Ye Jingcheng was filled with anticipation upon seeing this.

This is the first time I've ever tasted this spiritual tea.

Since the two were about to leave, drinking spirit wine was clearly inappropriate, especially since this was the Taihang Mountain Range.

Unlike the vibrant green of Spring Welcoming Tea, this tea is as light as water.

After drinking a cup, the taste was extremely mild, with only a subtle tea fragrance lingering in the heart.

"Why not take it?" Ye Jingcheng asked first.

"This tea has no name!" Ye Xuefu replied.

"Once unknown, now unknown, and forever unknown!"

"Compared to Demon Beast, the human heart is even more unfathomable. You two have grown into the backbone and elite of the Lineage. You can be indifferent to fame and fortune when doing things, but you must never lose your inner strength. Be ruthless when necessary!" Ye Xuefu concluded.

Ye Jingcheng and Ye Jingyu nodded vigorously, stood up, raised their teacups, and drank the tea in one gulp instead of wine.

A long sigh of relief escaped my lips!

The air is filled with the aroma of tea.

"Keep this Jade Slip. I hope that when I see you next time, you will be able to refine second-grade mid-level pills with Pill Fragrance!"

At the end of the meal, Ye Xuefu handed Ye Jingcheng a Jade Slip.

Ye Jingcheng took the Jade Slip, and upon invading it with his Divine Sense, he saw the four large characters "Spirit-Raising Method" inside!

This is something not recorded in the Ye Family's alchemy records.

This is why Ye Xuefu believes that pills without Pill Fragrance are not considered finished pills!