Pointing Out the Pills

Daoist Zheng and his two companions hurried forward.

Daoist Zheng spoke first, his voice trembling slightly:

"Master, you..."

"You won't die." Su Yao's voice was extremely low. "Daoist, Daozheng gave you quite a few Purple Mansion Spirit Pills before, did you bring them all with you?"

Daoist Zheng was taken aback, then nodded repeatedly:

"Yes, they're all here. Daozheng has bestowed quite a few over the years, saying they were for the three of us in case of emergency, but we are only at the Foundation Establishment stage, so why would we need Purple Mansion Spirit Pills? Now that I think about it, those spirit pills were originally intended for the Abbot."

As he spoke, he took out a gray cloth bundle from his sleeve and untied it. Inside were more than ten different items, including jade bottles of various sizes, wooden boxes, and medicine packets, all neatly stacked in one layer.

Nannuo and Jueming each reached into their pockets and waists, and took out several bottles and boxes, which they carefully lined up in front of Su Yao.

Su Yao didn't touch it immediately, but asked first:

"It's all here?"

Daoist Zheng, "The twelve kinds of the Purple Mansion Spirit Pills bestowed by Master Daozheng are all here. There are also some common pills for Foundation Establishment, which I will not take out."

Su Yao nodded, his gaze sweeping over each of the bottles and jars.

A moment later, he first picked up a bright blue wooden box and opened it.

The box contained six pills, their entire bodies a vibrant green like new buds on an old tree. He glanced at them and said:

"This is the Green Embryo Law-Restoring Pill, refined from the spiritual material Flourishing Wood Green Embryo Root-Restoring Amber. It is the primary medicine for healing injuries and is specifically for cultivating the spiritual body."

Then, he took out an empty jade box, placed three azure pills inside, and pushed it aside:

"These three are for Li Chaoxue, Ni Polu, and Yang Nan, one for each of them."

Then he picked up a small bluish-gray bottle, unsealed it with wax, and saw five pills that shimmered with a watery sheen.

"The Subdued Water Healing Subterranean Water Spirit-Healing Pill, refined from the Subterranean Water Object Nine Nether Subterranean Spring, has a gentle and lasting effect, nourishing the Qi Sea and repairing the spiritual energy. One is also given to Yang Nan and the other two."

He took out three Subterranean Water Spirit-Healing Pill, put them in another empty jade box, and placed them together with the Green Embryo Law-Restoring Pill.

"Nannuo," Su Yao said, looking at him, "Take these two boxes of pills to the Reception Hall and give them to Yang Nan. Tell him: Green Embryo Law-Restoring Pill and one Subterranean Water Spirit-Healing Pill for each of the three of you. First, take the Green Embryo Law-Restoring Pill to solidify your physical body. Once the medicinal effects have dissipated, then use the Subterranean Water Spirit-Healing Pill to nourish your Qi Sea."

Nannuo nodded emphatically, stepped forward, picked up the two boxes of pills, bowed to Su Yao, and then quickly walked downstairs.

Su Yao then looked at the remaining pills again.

In addition to the two types of pills he had just taken, he took two more:

A small, pure white bottle, perfectly sealed.

A small, reddish-brown bottle, smooth and warm to the touch.

Su Yao placed the four bottles side by side in front of him and whispered:

"These four items will suffice for my seclusion."

Daoist Zheng stepped forward and whispered:

"Abbot, may I inquire about the proper dosage of these elixirs?"

"No need," Su Yao shook his head and waved his hand, "I know what I'm doing."

As he spoke, he put the four bottles of pills into his sleeve one by one, then looked at Daoist Zheng:

"When I am in seclusion, no outsiders are allowed to enter the mountain. The affairs of the mountain are to be managed by the Daoist. If there is any unusual activity at Cibi Lake, ignore it. Jueming stay with you and must not leave the mountain. After Nannuo returns from the reception hall, have him keep an eye on the direction of the Water Mansion. He must not have any private contact with Yang Nan and the other two until Non-Self come out of seclusion."

Daoist Zheng bowed deeply, his waist bent extremely low:

"Abbot, please go into seclusion with peace of mind. I will guard this Golden Ao Mountain for you."

Jueming nodded, her eyes red.

"Clear."

Su Yao didn't say anything more, turned around, and flew towards the back mountain.

The cave abode behind the mountain.

The moment the stone door closed behind him, Su Yao could no longer hold on and slowly slid down the stone wall to the ground. He leaned against the stone door, closed his eyes, and spent a full half-incense stick's time before he could barely steady his breathing.

The cave was extremely quiet, with only Su Yao's breathing heard.

Half an incense stick later, Su Yao opened his eyes, took out the four bottles of pills from his sleeve, and lined them up in front of his knees.

He didn't rush to take it, but first raised his hand to Hand Seals, sealing the inside and outside of the cave abode. Then he picked up the small bluish-gray bottle, which Subterranean Water Spirit-Healing Pill, and swallowed it, thinking to himself:

After chasing Cang Lan for five days and nights, his Qi Sea was entangled by the Qi of the mortal world, and then he was tormented by the backlash of Heavenly Thunder, making it feel like it was boiling and burning. When this pill enters his mouth, it first cleanses his Qi Sea, suppressing the violent burning pain and making room for subsequent pills.

The pill melted instantly upon entering the mouth, like a cool, refreshing underground spring flowing down the throat and into the dantian.

Su Yao felt a burning breath exhale from his chest and abdomen. The cool energy slowly spread in his dantian, and wherever it passed, the spiritual energy that was originally churning like boiling water was gently soothed and calmed down.

He murmured, "Good."

Three months later, Su Yao opened his eyes and picked up the second item, the Green Embryo Law-Restoring Pill, which he took out from the azure wooden box.

When taken together, the pills had a slightly astringent taste.

Unlike the Subterranean Water Pill, the medicinal power does not spread outwards, but rather penetrates the body like tree roots into the soil, inch by inch, reaching even the smallest cracks in the body.

Su Yao felt as if hundreds of extremely light and steady hands were pressing down on his body, and the parts that were almost about to collapse were gradually stabilized again.

After an unknown amount of time, he exhaled a breath of turbid air carrying the scent of green wood. Although his face was still pale, he had gained a bit more vitality.

The third item was that small reddish-brown bottle.

Su Yao poured out a pill that was covered with a very faint purple light. There seemed to be fine golden threads moving inside. The pill was heavy and hot to the touch, like a warm sun that had been compressed into the shape of a pill.

This elixir was refined using the Purple Qi Purple Qi from the East, a spiritual substance, and is specifically for cultivating Rising Yang. It can be used to cultivate the physical body and nourish the Qi Sea, but if Rising Yang is damaged, at best one 'Daoxing will decline greatly, and at worst one's life will end in death and the dissipation of one's Dao. After being Cang Lan Canglan's mortal aura for five days and nights, Rising Yang has been somewhat shaken.

Looking at the pill, he suddenly smiled, remembering that since he came up the mountain, that old fellow who rarely opened his furnace had been refining pills from time to time; it turned out that he had been paving the way for today.

Then, he put the pill into his mouth.

Completely different from the cooling sensation of Subterranean Water Pill and the solidity of Flourishing Wood Pill, this pill, once ingested, caused a warm and deep heat to slowly rise from Rising Yang, like the morning sun in early spring, shining on his Rising Yang, which had been stretched to its limit these past few days. The warmth that was almost dissipating gathered again.

Su Yao felt a sudden relaxation at the top of his head, and his spiritual energy stabilized by a third.

After an unknown amount of time, he slowly exhaled a breath of white air, which dispersed into a thin line in the cave and lingered for a long time.

Finally, there was that small, pure white bottle.

Su Yao uncorked the bottle and held the pill in his palm.

This elixir is refined from the Pure Qi Heavenly Pure Mother Qi, and can cleanse all things.

The worldly energy in the Qi Sea is deeply rooted. The first three pills only cultivated the Dharma body, nourished the Qi Sea, and solidified the Rising Yang. But if this worldly energy is not removed, all previous efforts will be in vain.

As he spoke, he suddenly closed his eyes, made a hand Hand Seals with his right hand, and a faint, pure Sword Intent slowly rose from the depths of his dantian.

The Crimson Dawn Unstained Night-Illuminating Clear Light Sword.

He actually unleashed his Sword Intent, entangled it with the mortal energy in his dantian.

At the same instant, he put the Heavenly Pure Dust-Cleansing Pill into his mouth.

The elixir dissolved, Pure Qi surged forth from his Spirit Platform, washing away the worldly impurities that had accumulated in every corner of his body over the past few days.

The Sword Intent was like an invisible dagger, carrying Pure Qi that precisely dissected each stubborn clump of dust, peeling away the worldly aura from his Law Power and Divine Ability bit by bit.