Lifespan-Extending Pills, the Might of Divine Sense, and Remnant Roots of a Nascent Soul Treasure Herb
As for deducing the second-tier [Lifespan-Extending Pill] formula, he had essentially completed it during his seclusion.
This was thanks to his habit of using [Dual-Purpose Mind] while cultivating. As he circulated his cultivation method to absorb spiritual energy and five-element spirit materials, he deduced pill formulas in his mind. With steady accumulation, success had come as naturally as water flowing into a channel.
All that remained was to acquire a few medicinal ingredients and fire up the furnace for an initial test.
Within the [Great Shun Merchant Association], his requests carried no less weight than an imperial "decree" in the mortal world. From top to bottom, the association sprang into action like a tightly engineered machine, working with such efficiency that success was very much within reach.
With second-tier premium [Lifespan-Extending Pills] in hand, he would possess something of greater value and weight, giving him more leverage in trades.
Especially when dealing with old monsters nearing the end of their lifespans, he might actually pry some fine treasures out of their hands.
After all, a standard second-tier [Lifespan-Extending Pill] extended one's lifespan by roughly ten years, several times the effect of a standard first-tier [Lifespan-Extending Pill].
A premium second-tier [Lifespan-Extending Pill], meanwhile, could add fifteen years.
Those extra five years held immense appeal.
In truth, it was not difficult for Core Formation True Persons to obtain standard second-tier [Lifespan-Extending Pills]. But premium second-tier pills were even harder to produce than premium first-tier pills and were controlled elixirs of the [Extreme South Palace].
When the palace's Pill Masters refined them, they were supplied to [Extreme South Palace] cultivators first. Any surplus was placed in controlled storage, to be used for recruitment, favors, trades, and other purposes. Very few circulated outside, and even those willing to pay could not find any to