The Creation Pill is considered mid-tier among eighth-tier pills, but some of its special techniques in the refining process are so complex that even ordinary mid- Tier Eight Intermediate Alchemist find it difficult to avoid making mistakes.
Fortunately, the recipe for the Creation Pill that Xiao Yan possessed was extracted by Bai Hua based on the Creation Pill itself. The unique information contained within it was of great benefit to Xiao Yan, allowing him to see clearly even before refining the pill, and to familiarize himself with and avoid some of the dangers in the refining process.
These alone will enable Xiao Yan to take another step forward on the path of Tier Eight Alchemist, a unique privilege that even those eighth-level alchemy grandmasters have never received!
" Ten Thousand Herb Ash... Rock Rhino Horn Marrow? This stuff is almost extinct on the market!"
After some investigation, Xiao Yan was able to prepare most of the ingredients needed for the pill formula, but the remaining two were quite difficult to obtain.
The Ten Thousand Herb Ash is acceptable; it is made by calcining tens of thousands of herbs of the seventh rank or above, and then fusing the ashes from all the herbs together. The refining process is not difficult, but collecting the herbs takes some time. Fortunately, Xiao Yan is currently in the Pill Tower area, so it is not difficult for him to gather the herbs in a short period of time.
However, the Rock Rhino Horn Marrow is made from the sharp horn of the Giant Rock Horned Rhino Beast. This type of magical beast is timid by nature and good at hiding, but because its horn can be used to refine high-level pills, and the effect is best when it is from young beasts, it has been hunted and killed by countless powerful people on the continent in the past, and it is almost extinct. Even now, the Rock Rhino Horn Marrow that can be found on the market is almost all from old beasts that have shed their horns, and the medicinal effect is greatly reduced. But I never thought that this Creation Pill would need such a medicinal material.
A moment later, Xiao Yan opened his half-closed eyes again, hesitated for a moment, and then took out another scroll.
Eighth-Order Elixir Formula: Yin Nether Life Transformation Pill!
"Well..."
Looking at the scroll in his hand, Xiao Yan frowned slightly, clearly somewhat disappointed with the pill formula.
This Yin Nether Life Transformation Pill is only of the eighth-order initial grade. Without certain methods, it is extremely difficult to refine it to a higher level. However, this is the only pill formula that Xiao Yan can gather the necessary medicinal materials for. If he is unable to refine the Creation Pill at the Pill Gathering, this can be considered a fallback plan.
However, before all of this is settled, Xiao Yan still hopes to gather the two medicinal herbs required for the Creation Pill.
"Oh? Why the sudden need to collect seventh-grade medicinal herbs? There's only a month and a half until the Pill Gathering. Even after being hit by Xu Qinghe, there's not enough time to catch up, is there?"
In the hall, Xiao Siyu was slightly surprised by what Xiao Yan had just said, and then she jokingly said that Murong Qianqian and the other two nodded repeatedly. They had witnessed Xu Qinghe's methods with their own eyes and were naturally shocked and in awe.
Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head, saying:
"No, it's just that I haven't found all the medicinal ingredients for the pill formula I prepared for the Pill Gathering, so I wanted to find some more at the last minute."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Siyu nodded with slight suspicion, then her thoughts shifted, and she looked up at Xiao Yan again, asking:
"Only seventh-tier medicinal materials are considered, regardless of their medicinal properties or varieties?"
"I only need medicinal herbs, the more the better!"
Xiao Yan smirked and said with a light laugh.
"That makes things easier. Over the years, I've collected quite a few seventh-grade medicinal herbs while refining pills, in addition to those I obtained from my clan."
Xiao Siyu spoke crisply and decisively, and with a flick of her finger, a Storage Ring flew towards Xiao Yan, who was sitting opposite her. The latter accepted it without ceremony and examined it briefly. There were indeed over a thousand seventh-grade medicinal herbs inside. In the outside world, an ordinary Tier Seven Alchemist would probably not be able to produce such a huge amount in his entire life.
but...
Xiao Yan smiled and thanked him, but then shook his head slightly and sighed:
"Not enough."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Siyu's face immediately showed a look of astonishment. Having experienced the world, she was well aware of the preciousness of these medicinal herbs. If it weren't for the Xiao Clan's resources, she probably wouldn't have been able to produce these herbs.
"This Storage Ring contains nearly three thousand seventh-grade medicinal herbs, and this is still not enough?"
Xiao Siyu said with an incredulous look.
"Hiss!"
Upon hearing Xiao Siyu's words, Murong Qianqian and the others in the hall couldn't help but gasp in astonishment. Mu Leng, in particular, as a fellow alchemist, was well aware of the rarity of high-grade medicinal herbs. But what kind of pill couldn't even be made with several thousand seventh-grade herbs?
"Are you trying to refine an eighth-grade pill?"
Just as Mu Leng was contemplating a startling possibility, Xiao Siyu exclaimed in surprise almost simultaneously.
Xiao Yan remained noncommittal in response. Then, a series of footsteps approached, and the people in the hall looked in the direction of the sound. Xiao Ming was slowly walking down from upstairs.
Noticing the gazes directed at him, Xiao Ming spoke coldly:
"I never collect medicinal herbs."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Siyu pursed her lips. Of course, she wasn't considering what she could get from Xiao Ming. Xiao Yan also silently withdrew his gaze, just as he was thinking about going out later to gather some medicinal herbs, when Xiao Ming unexpectedly changed the subject and said:
"However, I know of an exchange fair in Pill City; perhaps you can find what you're looking for there."
"Exchange meeting?"
Xiao Yan's expression shifted, and an interest immediately appeared on his face. Even Xiao Siyu, who was sitting opposite him, looked on with curiosity.
Seeing the gazes directed at him again, Xiao Ming opened his mouth slightly, but ultimately couldn't say anything. After a moment's hesitation, he finally spoke:
"There's no point in saying more, let's just go."
A moment later.
Xiao Yan, Xiao Siyu, and their companions appeared in front of a pavilion in the north of the city.
Because the exchange event was specifically prepared for experts with cultivation levels above the Yuan Zong and even Tier Seven Alchemist, Mu Leng and Murong Qianqian did not follow.
" Dustlight Pavilion."
Looking at the bold, calligraphic characters on the plaque above the door, Xiao Yan murmured softly.
This pavilion is quite conspicuous in the city, and it's not hard to see that its owner must have a remarkable background.
The two followed behind Xiao Ming. The moment they crossed the threshold, Xiao Yan could feel a special barrier sweeping over him. The barrier did not exert any pressure on him, but it could detect his cultivation level. This was similar to the barrier at the entrance of Pill City.
Upon entering the attic, one is greeted by a sizable circular hall, which, despite being filled with people, does not feel crowded.
Along the wall in the hall, a row of drawers stretched out along the high wall. At this moment, many people were putting Storage Ring into them, while others took out Storage Ring from previously empty drawers and then calmly left.
After casually glancing at the crowd in the hall, Xiao Ming slowly spoke:
"The first floor is mostly for exchanging items and medicinal herbs. You can find what you want here and exchange it for something of equal value. If you want something extremely rare, then come with me to the second floor."