Two kinds of essence blood, unusual talents; the wondrous effects of the [Golden Core], upheaval in the Yue Kingdom

Deep within the Azure Rosy Clouds Temple, in a secluded guest courtyard.

Lin Changheng sat in the guest's seat, clad in green robes, his expression composed. Opposite him, Daoist True Heart and Boy Zhengwang sat on either side, both wearing broad smiles.

The three had been seated for a while, exchanging pleasantries.

Though called pleasantries, most of the talking came from the temple's two Core Formation cultivators.

They praised Lin Changheng's mastery of the Pill Dao, marveled at the three standard-quality Return-to-Truth Pills produced in that single batch, and thanked True Person Ten Thousand Longevity for finding time in his busy schedule to visit.

"Fellow Daoist Ten Thousand Longevity, that batch of Return-to-Truth Pills caused a sensation throughout the Song Region!"

Still looking like a child, Boy Zhengwang shook his head in admiration. "Three pills in one batch, all of standard quality—the value and significance they hold for the Song Region and its major factions go far beyond any individual cultivator."

Daoist True Heart nodded in agreement. "Truly a rare feat. Even long-established Third-Tier Pill Masters would not dare guarantee such results. Fellow Daoist Ten Thousand Longevity, the younger generation is truly formidable-no, your talent is simply dazzling!"

Lin Changheng smiled faintly and waved a hand. "You both praise me too highly. I merely got lucky. I hardly deserve such compliments."

"Ah, Fellow Daoist Ten Thousand Longevity, you are far too modest!"

Daoist True Heart shook his head repeatedly. "Your reputation for refining [Return-to-Truth Pills] is now firmly established. There is no faking that.

"But I hear you intend to crowdfund another batch of [Dust-Descending Pills]. Once that happens, your reputation will be nailed firmly into place. After all, luck once is luck, but luck twice is ability! Haha!"

"My junior brother is quite right. We need only wait and