C140 Seven Layered Heavens of Vein Refining(1)

The materials needed to craft the energy-boosting pill aren't just herbs; they also require some demon cores, which is why the pill is jet black. Woo Zhengyang looked at the energy-boosting pill he had crafted, feeling a sense of disbelief. Since he began his cultivation journey, Woo Zhengyang had never taken an energy-boosting pill. Now, he could consume a perfect level-ten pill, and it was one he had made himself, which was beyond his expectations.

He stored nine level-nine pills in a jade bottle and consumed the nine perfect level-ten pills. This was partly to test their effects and partly to enhance his cultivation. Taking nine energy-boosting pills at once is usually a big no-no. The initial effect of the pill is the strongest, causing a significant impact on the meridians. Taking them this way could easily damage them.

But Woo Zhengyang, who wasn't even afraid of the impact of sword-shaped genuine Qi, certainly wasn't worried about the effects of the energy-boosting pill. As the pills dissolved in his stomach, they transformed into a torrent of genuine Qi, making his sword-shaped Qi restless and causing his energy center to feel like it was about to explode.

Woo Zhengyang focused entirely on refining his sword-shaped Qi, allowing the turbulent Qi to surge through him... Half an hour later, Woo Zhengyang opened his eyes.

At this moment, Woo Zhengyang's sword-shaped genuine Qi had already permeated his liver, elevating him to the seventh level of refining veins.

"Refining pills, testing them, and advancing all at once—this isn't a bad way to go!" Woo Zhengyang thought, preparing to continue crafting a few more batches of energy-enhancing pills.

This time, Woo Zhengyang opted not to use the Liang family's spiritual herbs and demon cores but rather those he had brought back from the Mystic Trace Realm. The Liang family's supply of high-grade spiritual herbs and demon cores was quite limited, especially the few that needed to be sourced from other countries. After just one round of crafting, they were nearly impossible to find.

Liang Ruoxuan had quite a stockpile, as she and Uncle Hai had recently traveled to another country specifically to gather these materials. However, Woo Zhengyang couldn't bring himself to use hers. Besides, if Liang Ruoxuan found out, she'd likely bombard him with questions, and Woo Zhengyang wasn't ready to explain his pill refining activities just yet.

Moreover, the energy-enhancing pills crafted from materials from the Mystic Trace Realm were far superior to ordinary ones. For Woo Zhengyang's personal use, the stronger, the better.

By the end of the morning, Woo Zhengyang had crafted nine batches, totaling eighty-one energy-enhancing pills. Regardless of the pills' quality, the sheer speed of his crafting was enough to make many alchemists envious.

Woo Zhengyang didn't rush to take the pill this time. Although he was confident in his own body, he wanted to let his skills settle first.

Stepping out of the alchemy room, he noticed Liang Ruoxuan was still deeply engrossed in her practice. Not wanting to disturb her, he continued to browse through books on alchemy. The Liang family, being renowned in the field, had an extensive collection. Last night, Woo Zhengyang had only picked out what he needed, but now, with some free time, he began exploring deeper secrets of alchemy to enhance his understanding.

As he read, Woo Zhengyang realized the magnitude of his achievement. On his first day of alchemy, he had crafted a perfect mid-grade treasure pill, a feat that was nothing short of astonishing. It was fortunate that the alchemy room lacked the materials for a high-grade treasure pill; otherwise, he might have ended up creating one of those as well.

"I guess when making pills for others in the future, I should hold back a bit to avoid unnecessary trouble," Woo Zhengyang mused. Just then, Liang Ruoxuan emerged from the alchemy room.

Seeing Woo Zhengyang with a book, she teased, "Zhengyang, weren't you supposed to be in the alchemy room? Haha, did you lose control of the flames? I told you, you need to take it step by step!"

Woo Zhengyang just smiled and asked, "How did your morning go?"

At the mention of her progress, Liang Ruoxuan looked a bit frustrated. "I managed to make a mid-grade treasure pill, but it's barely at the seventh level of quality," she admitted.

Having just learned the inside story, Woo Zhengyang offered some comfort, saying, "A level seven mid-grade pill is already quite impressive, isn't it?"

"Sigh," Liang Ruoxuan lamented, "I've heard the alchemist hired by the Ma family can already craft level seven mid-grade pills. If they share the techniques from the 'Pill King Note' with him, he might be able to make level eight mid-grade pills. I still wouldn't stand a chance."

Zhengyang couldn't add much to that, so they exchanged a few casual words before heading off to lunch, each lost in their own thoughts.

After lunch, Liang Ruoxuan suddenly announced with determination, "Starting today, I'm going into seclusion to refine pills. I won't come out until the Pill King Competition, and I'm determined to elevate my pills to level eight!"

Level eight pills are the limit for most alchemists. Even the most talented can only aspire to this level. Only those who can craft top-grade treasure pills might have a chance at creating a level nine peak mid-grade treasure pill, and even then, the odds are slim.

"Zhengyang, Uncle Hai has always followed the family rules and doesn't enter the alchemy room, so I'll need you to bring me meals. But don't worry, I don't eat much—just once in the morning and once in the evening will do!"