C134 Soul Refining Technique(1)

"Ice Crystal Fire Grass?"

Uncle Hai didn't recognize the mystical herb at first, but Liang Ruoxuan's words made him pause in disbelief. "Could this be the ancient Ice Crystal Fire Grass that the master once mentioned? Didn't he say that it's nearly impossible to find these days? Only in..."

At this point, Uncle Hai realized the key to the puzzle and looked directly at Woo Zhengyang. "You’re from Dongjue Country... You participated in the Mystic Trace Realm trial and entered the Ice Fire Mystic Realm... This... this..." He became so excited that he couldn't finish his sentence.

The Ice Crystal Fire Grass, with its icy power, can balance even the fiercest fire energy, so neutralizing the fire poison is no problem. Even without crafting a spirit pill, it can neutralize the fire poison in Liang Ruoxuan's body.

"Senior Brother Woo, you're amazing! My father mentioned that those who take part in the Mystic Trace Realm trial rarely make it into the secret realm, let alone come out with the Ice Crystal Fire Grass. It's been over a hundred years since anyone achieved that. You're the prodigy my father talked about..."

Liang Ruoxuan praised him, making Woo Zhengyang a bit embarrassed. He handed over the jade box and said, "As long as it cures your fire poison, that's all that matters. I trust you know how to use it better than I do."

"Uh... Senior Brother Woo, you're really giving this to me? This is Ice Crystal Fire Grass!" Liang Ruoxuan was thrilled to see the Ice Crystal Fire Grass, but she hesitated to take it, feeling a bit overwhelmed.

This Ice Crystal Fire Grass was incredibly precious to anyone, and for her, it was a lifesaver.

"To me, the Ice Crystal Fire Grass isn't a big deal. Like you said the other day, when you're out and about, it's important to help each other. You helped me in the Cloud Fluttering Mountains, so it's only fair I return the favor. It's karma!"

"I didn't really help you; it was you who helped me. Otherwise, we wouldn't have made it to the end. If we'd encountered a pack of demonic beasts, even with Uncle Hai around, it wouldn't have been easy to get through the Cloud Fluttering Mountains. Now you're helping me again, how can I ever repay you? Should I offer myself to you?"

As she said this, Liang Ruoxuan suddenly realized how it sounded, leaving Woo Zhengyang stunned. He quickly replied, "No, no, that's not necessary!"

Liang Ruoxuan noticed her slip of the tongue and blushed deeply. Seeing Woo Zhengyang's flustered expression, she couldn't help but tease, "What, Senior Brother Woo, are you turning me down? I'm one of the two beauties of Cloud Fluttering Country, you know. Once I get rid of this fire poison, I'll be even more beautiful! Hehe..."

Woo Zhengyang felt embarrassed and turned to Uncle Hai for help. Uncle Hai, also taken aback by Liang Ruoxuan's boldness, quickly regained his composure and said, "Miss, perhaps it's best not to tease Young Master Woo."

Afterward, Uncle Hai looked at Woo Zhengyang and added, "Young Master Woo, your kindness to our family is deeply appreciated. Is there anything our family can do for you?"

At the mention of this, Woo Zhengyang became serious. He hadn't forgotten the purpose of his visit; the Pill King Pavilion might indeed be able to assist him.

Considering this, Woo Zhengyang didn't hold back and said directly, "To be honest, I came to Snowfall City seeking a special pill."

"A special pill?" Liang Ruoxuan responded with a smile, "Senior Brother Woo, you and our Pill King Pavilion are truly destined to meet. Once I rid myself of the fire poison, I'll personally craft the pill you need. Given your age, I'm confident I can make the right one for you."

Woo Zhengyang could only offer a wry smile at her words. This young woman seemed naive, viewing everything as simple.

Seeing Woo Zhengyang's troubled expression, Uncle Hai realized the situation was more complicated. He asked, "Young Master Woo, do you require a spirit pill?"

Woo Zhengyang nodded, "Exactly, the Dragon Saliva Pill."

"The Dragon Saliva Pill..." Liang Ruoxuan was taken aback, offering a bitter smile. "Senior Brother Woo, you really know how to challenge me. The Dragon Saliva Pill is a mid-grade spirit pill. Even my father, when he was alive, might not have been able to craft it."

Woo Zhengyang had anticipated the outcome, so he wasn't too disappointed, though he couldn't help but feel a bit helpless. It seemed the Pill King Pavilion didn't have the Dragon Saliva Pill he needed.

Seeing Woo Zhengyang's somber expression, Liang Ruoxuan quickly said, "Don't worry, Senior Brother Woo. My father always said I have a great talent for alchemy. If I can rid myself of the fire poison and have a year, I'm confident I can create the Dragon Saliva Pill."

Woo Zhengyang shook his head with a wry smile. "I need the Dragon Saliva Pill urgently. I can't wait a year."

"Oh... then... I don't know what else to do. Here, take back the Ice Crystal Fire Grass. Maybe you can trade it for the Dragon Saliva Pill elsewhere..."

Despite her reluctance, Liang Ruoxuan handed over the jade box.

Woo Zhengyang smiled and said, "Even without the Dragon Saliva Pill, I won't take back the Ice Crystal Fire Grass. However, I do have a request."

"Please, Senior Brother Woo, go ahead!"

"If possible, I'd like to learn alchemy!"

While there were other places outside the Cloud Fluttering Country where spirit pills could be made, as Nie Fengyu mentioned, traveling back and forth would take months, assuming everything went smoothly. Woo Zhengyang couldn't guarantee he'd be back within six months.

The Pill King Pavilion was Woo Zhengyang's only hope. Even though that hope had been dashed, he could still take a gamble—by learning alchemy himself.

At this moment, Woo Zhengyang had already reached a master level in the art of formations, meeting the standards for crafting spirit pills. If he worked hard enough over the next six months, he might actually succeed in creating a Dragon Saliva Pill. For Uncle Fu's sake, Woo Zhengyang was willing to dedicate himself to pill-making, even if it meant forgoing food and rest.

When Uncle Hai heard Woo Zhengyang express his desire to learn pill-making, his expression shifted slightly. He glanced at the Ice Crystal Fire Grass in Liang Ruoxuan's hands but chose to remain silent.

Liang Ruoxuan, however, spoke candidly, "Our family is at a critical point. If Senior Brother Woo wants to learn pill-making, that's fine. But it's not something you master overnight. I'm not trying to discourage you, but in six months, if you can make even a basic treasure pill, that would be impressive, let alone a mid-grade spirit pill."

"No worries," Woo Zhengyang replied. "As you said, I'll do my best."

Liang Ruoxuan appreciated his determination and said no more.

As evening fell and it was time for dinner, Liang Ruoxuan led Woo Zhengyang into the backyard of the Pill King Pavilion.