Immortality Elixir

"Mhm, very good. You're quite reliable, kid. I'm very satisfied," Korin said, his eyes filled with mystery as he winked at Mu Yang after storing all the seafood in the crystal ball. "Seeing as your potential is quite good, I can give you a promise."

"What promise?" Mu Yang asked curiously.

"Haha, this promise of mine is no small matter…" Korin narrowed his eyes and said leisurely, "If you can persevere with your training and reach a point I deem appropriate, I will take you to a much higher place. I'm telling you, a place even Master Roshi isn't qualified to go to. Aren't you tempted?"

"Oh, right. The Master Roshi I'm talking about is Mutian. Down there, you all call him the God of Martial Arts," Korin added, fearing Mu Yang wouldn't know who Master Roshi was.

"Master Mutian!"

Mu Yang remained silent, understanding immediately that the mysterious place Korin spoke of was the Lookout.

"That's right, he's not qualified to go either. For martial artists, that place is the true holy land. Do you want to go? I can let you go as long as you earn my approval!" Korin patted Mu Yang's shoulder, looking very optimistic about him.

"If such a place truly exists, of course I want to go!"

Since Korin had brought up the Lookout, Mu Yang decided to be direct. He grinned, revealing his white teeth, and stated his intentions clearly. If there was any place on Earth that could increase one's strength, the Lookout was definitely number one.

Meanwhile, Korin understood Mu Yang's stance and couldn't help but smile. From Mu Yang's perspective, he hoped Korin would recommend him to the Lookout someday. Korin, on the other hand, also had his own considerations for recommending talented individuals to the Lookout. Centuries ago, he believed Master Roshi had the qualifications, but unfortunately, it never came to pass.

It had been a long time since anyone had ascended to the Lookout, which was truly a shame.

"Korin, when do you think I'll reach the level of your approval?" Mu Yang asked.

Korin replied, "It's hard to say. It depends on your continued efforts!"

"Hehe, I don't think that day will be too far off," Mu Yang said with a smile.

"You're quite confident," Korin observed, looking at Mu Yang.

"Shouldn't a practitioner be full of confidence in themselves?"

It had the air of "I'm awesome, why should I explain myself to you?"

Korin paused for a moment, then nodded. "That's right, striving forward is a good thing. I hope you won't keep me waiting too long." Korin had firsthand experience with Mu Yang's monstrous training speed. If there was anyone on Earth who could earn its approval, Mu Yang was definitely one of them.

Turning back to the base of Karin Tower, Korin started a campfire in a corner and set up a few sea fish, intending to cook a hearty meal to reward himself. Soon, the fishy smell of the sea fish gradually dissipated in the roasting, replaced by an enticing aroma.

Inhaling the fragrance, Korin closed his eyes in bliss, grabbed a fish, and devoured it in a few bites.

"So delicious!"

With the lingering taste in his mouth, Korin licked his palm and grabbed another fish.

"Korin, I heard that Master Mutian is called the 'God of Martial Arts' not just because of his high skill, but also because of the rumors that he's lived for over two hundred years. Can humans really live that long?" Mu Yang asked curiously while eating the grilled fish he was sitting on the ground and eating as well. Actually, Mu Yang had also been thinking about how to increase his lifespan.

Korin mumbled through a mouthful of grilled fish, "That fellow Master Roshi has indeed lived quite long, but ordinary humans can't reach that age."

"Then why can Master Roshi live so long?"

Not just the two hundred years prior, but Mu Yang knew that Master Roshi could live even longer. Even after the entire Dragon Ball saga ended, when Bulma in the original work had started to grow wrinkles, Master Roshi still looked like an old man on the verge of death. He looked like he could drop dead at any moment, but his body was actually very strong. Mu Yang suspected that even if all the Dragon Ball warriors died, he would still be alive and well.

There must be a reason for his longevity. Korin put down his fish and said, "It's because Master Roshi ate the Immortality Elixir."

"Does the Immortality Elixir really exist in this world?" Mu Yang asked in surprise. He had thought the legend of the Immortality Elixir was just nonsense, but he hadn't expected Master Roshi to have actually consumed it.

"It used to exist, and I've consumed it too. It's a special immortal medicine prepared for those guarding Karin Tower. One pill can extend life by 400 years. Back then, Master Roshi stayed at Karin Tower and pestered me relentlessly. I finally couldn't resist and gave him four pills, leaving me with no stock."

At this point, Korin expressed a hint of regret.

He shouldn't have been so generous and given Master Roshi four pills. The creation of the Immortality Elixir was very difficult, requiring a very special herb. However, that herb was extremely scarce, and Korin couldn't produce a new batch of the Immortality Elixir anytime soon.

After hearing Korin's explanation, Mu Yang couldn't help but twitch his lips. How extravagant was this Korin? Senzu Beans, Immortality Elixirs, the Flying Nimbus, the Power Pole, and the like – he had a habit of giving away all sorts of treasures.

However, at this point, many things started to make sense.

After Master Roshi obtained the Immortality Elixir, he must have split it with Master Shen. At that time, Master Roshi and Master Shen hadn't fallen out yet. The two martial brothers each received two pills. Master Roshi kept one for himself and gave the other to his elder sister, Fortune Teller Baba. Master Shen also gave one of his pills to Tien Shinhan.

Thus, Master Roshi, Master Shen, Fortune Teller Baba, and Tien Shinhan each received one pill, which was why the four of them lived for so many years.

"Korin, how is this Immortality Elixir made?" Mu Yang asked.

Seemingly sensing Mu Yang's interest in the Immortality Elixir, Korin continued, "Although the Immortality Elixir can extend one's lifespan and seems very tempting, it has a major flaw. After consuming the Immortality Elixir, one's potential is completely depleted, and their strength becomes very difficult to improve."

"Mu Yang, you are still young, and your potential is excellent. There's no need to consider such things. Besides, even if you wanted it, I don't have any left."

The Immortality Elixir was, after all, prepared for celestials and wasn't of a very high tier. Korin hoped that Mu Yang would focus on martial arts, as he might reach even higher levels in the future.

Mu Yang nodded upon hearing this, gaining some understanding of the Immortality Elixir's effects.

Similar to the effect of Super Divine Water, which squeezes potential to gain immense power, the Immortality Elixir traded the depletion of the body's potential power for a long lifespan. It didn't mean that one's power could never grow again after consuming the Immortality Elixir; it just became extremely difficult compared to before.

Based on this, Mu Yang estimated that Master Roshi and the others likely didn't consume the Immortality Elixir immediately upon receiving it but rather waited until their bodies began to age.

Mu Yang accepted Korin's advice with a smile. "You're right, Korin. These are not things I need to consider."

Before activating "Acceleration Space," Mu Yang might have coveted the effects of the Immortality Elixir. However, with "Acceleration Space," and a much greater prospect laid out before him, he would be foolish to pick up a sesame seed and lose a watermelon.