Returning to the Inner Academy, the Strange Man
This could also be considered part of Wang Chen's plan.
There are many benefits to be gained in the wild, and the Flame Elf can also grow quite well.
However, this environment is not as conducive to Wang Chen's growth as it is in the Inner Academy.
No matter how powerful Wang Chen is, and with the protection of the Flame Spirit, it's impossible for him to focus entirely on cultivation in the wilderness at night.
He still needed to devote some of his mental energy to sensing changes in his surroundings to prevent being ambushed by other magical beasts.
This cultivation efficiency is naturally not as good as cultivating wholeheartedly in the Cultivation Room.
Moreover, he was able to harvest some good medicinal herbs in the wild.
However, refining elixirs cannot be done with just one medicinal herb.
We also need various lower-grade auxiliary medicinal materials.
While the Kunlun Sect helped with the collection in the Inner Academy, Wang Chen had to collect it all by himself in the wild.
Moreover, it's not guaranteed that it will be a perfect match for a medicinal pill.
Therefore, if Wang Chen wanted to refine pills, hone his alchemy skills, and accumulate cultivation resources, he could only consume the medicinal herbs stored in his Storage Ring.
After a month of consumption, there weren't many medicinal herbs left in the storage.
Therefore, Wang Chen gradually moved closer to the Inner Academy.
This way, we can both acquire some treasures and successfully return to the Inner Academy within a similar amount of time.
This way, the lack of medicinal herbs won't significantly hinder one's cultivation.
During this month-long exploration, Wang Chen made considerable progress.
Of course, the consumption of medicinal herbs is also considerable.
Having achieved so much, he was content and happy, and began his journey back.
As he approached the Inner Academy, Wang Chen retracted his Battle Qi Wings and quickly made his way Inner Academy.
The members within the Inner Academy remained focused on improving themselves.
There were no major changes after the Kunlun Sect replaced the Medicine Gang.
That is, during the initial conflict between the two sides, some Senior Student from the Inner Academy noticed and participated.
Now that the situation has calmed down, everyone has returned to their cultivation.
Watching the Senior Student coming and going, Wang Chen couldn't help but sigh a couple of times.
It's only because he has some kind of cheat code that he's in the same boat as these busy Senior Student.
It didn't take long for Wang Chen to return to the Kunlun Sect.
"Boss, we've collected most of the medicinal herbs you requested."
However, two key ingredients have not yet been obtained.
Man Hu, who specializes in handling miscellaneous tasks, happens to be staying at the Kunlun Sect today.
After Wang Chen returned, he immediately reported the situation to Wang Chen.
Wang Chen was not disappointed by this.
Even though Jia Nan Academy's Inner Academy is already quite good, with a considerable number of experts.
However, the highest level they can reach overall is only at the Dou Ling, so it's understandable that they can't collect the main ingredients for Tier 6 Medicinal Pill.
However, the fact that all the other auxiliary medicinal materials were collected also shows that Man Hu efficient.
Wang Chen didn't blame Man Hu; instead, he offered a few words of encouragement.
The Emperor-Breaking Pill is still missing two main ingredients, but that's not a big problem for Wang Chen.
Because he had collected many treasures during his trip, and there happened to be one missing main medicinal herb.
In other words, we are now only missing one main medicinal herb.
The difficulty level is reduced by 50%.
"We will continue to intensify our collection efforts. Of course, if we encounter other high-grade medicinal herbs, we can collect them as well, if the circumstances are suitable."
Wang Chen gave a brief instruction and then left.
He also has a master, a Peak Fifth-Grade Alchemist has cultivated for many years, so his collection must be quite extensive.
Even without the main medicinal herb that Wang Chen needed, Medicine Elder's connections were far superior to Wang Chen's.
Perhaps one of his friends happens to have the medicinal herbs he needs.
Besides, he had been away for more than a month, and now that he was returning to the Inner Academy, it was only natural for him to see his master.
"Master."
"You're back."
In the same study, Medicine Elder was still reading various manuscripts.
Wang Chen pushed open the door and walked in, greeting everyone.
Medicine Elder put down his note and looked at Wang Chen calmly.
They continued their usual exchange of alchemy tips, hoping to offer some assistance to Medicine Elder.
After a brief exchange of more than ten minutes, Wang Chen got to the point.
"Teacher, I want a Sword Spirit Grass."
Do you have any connections?
Medicine Elder was somewhat surprised to hear Wang Chen's request.
He then began to frown and fall into deep thought.
Wang Chen's requirement is not low.
Sword Spirit Grass is a relatively rare and precious medicinal herb.
The effect is relatively simple.
It is only used in the Emperor-Breaking Pill and a few body-tempering pills.
It falls into the category of being neither high-end nor low-end, and coupled with its demanding growing environment, it is rarely seen on the market.
Even Medicine Elder Yao doesn't have this medicinal herb.
Fortunately, he still had some connections within the Inner Academy and knew a few friends.
"I don't have any here, but I have a friend who does."
If he doesn't have it either, then I don't think I would have it either."
Medicine Elder stood up and spoke.
"Let's go take a look."
After saying that, Medicine Elder walked straight towards the door, intending to go to his friend's place.
Half an hour later, Wang Chen followed his master Medicine Elder, to a small courtyard.
This small courtyard is relatively secluded, with no other buildings around it.
The small courtyard was fenced with bamboo, but Wang Chen could sense a faint but sharp edge emanating from the bamboo fence.
Wang Chen didn't say much, but simply stayed quietly behind his master Medicine Elder.
"Old An, are you there?"
Medicine Elder's deep voice rang out directly in front of the bamboo gate.
"What's the matter?"
A moment later, a sharp sound came from inside the courtyard.
This isn't an adjective; it's real sharpness.
As the sound reached his ears, Wang Chen clearly sensed a sharp aura.
"It's the wind!"
Wang Chen wasn't an ordinary person who knew nothing; he immediately realized that the sharp thing was wind.
The mere act of speaking could generate such a sharp gust of wind; Jia Nan Academy truly is a place where hidden talents abound.
I need to talk to you about something.
After hearing the sounds inside, Medicine Elder said something and then pushed open the door and walked inside.
"Keep up."
He also invited Wang Chen to come along.
After entering the bamboo garden, Wang Chen saw a person with their back to them.
The man was dressed in a blue robe, and his blue hair swayed gently in the wind, giving him a very elegant appearance.
Hearing Medicine Elder's footsteps, the man did not turn around.
"You actually need my help? What is it that you need my assistance with?"
Although the man in blue did not turn around, he did not directly refuse.
"This kid is your apprentice."
Then the man in blue spoke again.
It was a question, but also a statement of absolute certainty.