Chapter 308: Third‑Grade Dragon Blood Pill (Continued)

Three days later.

Father Chen Yuan entered the Ascending Dragon Pool; Chen Chuyang didn't need to speak, he automatically jumped in, accepting the first round of bathing.

The energy inside had partially recovered; Chen Chuyang deliberately left it, letting his father's state of mind regain calm before letting him bathe again, to maximize the Ascending Dragon Pool's effect, rather than rushing in and out, which would be counterproductive.

His father's state of mind wasn't stable enough; stimulated by his mother, he might think a lot. Meanwhile, Chen Chuyang also needed to adjust his own mind, as he was about to upgrade the Dragon Blood Pill—the formula's upgrade, plus the coordination of various spiritual medicines, employing higher-grade auxiliary spiritual medicines to enhance the Dragon Blood Pill's potency.

Of course, there was also a chance of failure. Chen Chuyang began to improve the formula, step‑by‑step upgrading and enhancing based on the original formula, merging the formula, blending the properties of various spiritual medicines, to stabilize their properties.

Another three days passed; father emerged from the Ascending Dragon Pool, which entered a recovery state, a semi‑sealed condition—no one could enter, and even if they did it would be useless, the effect very low; the liquid inside had not recovered, lacking Chen Chuyang's feeding, so the pool's recovery would be extremely slow.

One day later, the parents felt bored; they kept Shang Hongxue company for a long chat, especially the mother, who kept pulling Shang Hongxue into conversation, constantly probing to see if the two had taken that step, whether she wanted to hold a grandchild—the result was, they were quite happy.

As an experienced person, Long Ming naturally understood Shang Hongxue's condition and could see her specific situation; she hadn't pointed it out, nor asked directly, but changed the subject, asking other questions—like whether she preferred boys or girls, how many children she wanted, whether they would always live on Longshe Shan, and not reside in the Chen Clan of Longshe Cheng.

Many questions were being probed and asked; Shang Hongxue answered each one, all her sincere words, which naturally satisfied Long Ming.

That afternoon, both parents left Longshe Shan; Shang Hongxue saw them off down the mountain, drawing a deep breath.

「Haah—」

"Finally down the mountain; entertaining those two really exhausted me, a hundred times more tiring than my cultivation."

Shang Hongxue let out a deep sigh; all day she had been on edge, feeling uncomfortable.

It was really… unbearable, but fortunately Chen Yuan and his wife came down the mountain quickly; if they kept staying up there, she would surely despair.

Heishanyang glanced over, not understanding why Shang Hongxue was like that.

He turned away and continued lying prone.

Downhill, Liu Yuer, like Shang Hongxue, exhaled a breath; her whole body relaxed considerably, she sat on the ground and gasped heavily.

"Mother, what's this?"

"Mother's fine, Nongqian, keep working, no need to worry about me."

"Good."

Zhang Nongqian glanced outside; mist rose, the formation enveloped Longshe Shan.

Once again cut off from the outside, their lives returned to tranquility.

As usual, there was no longer any need to worry.

Inside the room.

Chen Chuyang looked at the pill formula in his palm, the formula revised again—this was the third time.

"Upgrading the Dragon Blood Pill isn't as simple as I thought; three modifications, three times problems arose—it seems I was too idealistic."

Holding the formula, Chen Chuyang began blending the properties of the spiritual medicines; fortunately, having a formula made the upgrade comparatively simple—unlike the first time researching the formula from scratch, which was much harder, reducing the difficulty manifold.

Step by step he modified, substituting various spiritual medicines, upgrading.

This step looks simple, but in reality each spiritual medicine's properties differ; broadly similar, yet the fine details differ, so when blending and matching we must pay attention to these minor aspects.

Only by covering all bases can we ensure the pill has no issues; Chen Chuyang also didn't want the Dragon Blood Pill to have side effects, trying to change them as much as possible, because such random side effects are too unpleasant.

Like the Hundred Herbs Pill, we should eliminate side effects as much as possible; if impossible, reduce them to the minimum, just like the Hundred Herbs Pill.

At the very least, it shouldn't harm the body or put oneself in danger.

A half‑hour dazed state is indeed dangerous; if unprotected, it will become very dangerous.

"Side effects must be eliminated; they cannot be left."

"Make maximal use of the Wild Dragon Snake's fresh blood, rather than using it simply as before."

"The Wild Dragon Snake's fresh blood is a high‑grade product; a second‑grade Dragon Blood Pill is indeed somewhat embarrassing."

Another ten days.

Chen Chuyang again had a formula appear in his hand—a brand‑new formula.

After repeated revisions, the formula was covered with countless spiritual medicines; substituting them one by one yielded the most suitable composition.

These were the spiritual medicines finally confirmed by Chen Chuyang, each irreplaceable in function.

Together, their efficacy is maximized.

"The new Dragon Blood Pill formula is done—I wonder how effective it will be?"

Having the formula, Chen Chuyang began refining.

Once again he opened the furnace to refine pills; he must not be careless or negligent.

At such times, calmness is even more needed.

Pill fire blazed, the alchemy furnace received dragon blood.

Then came the spiritual medicines, tossed in one by one, melted, and blended together.

Remove impurities, purify.

Time passed bit by bit.

One day later, there was movement in the alchemy furnace; Chen Chuyang increased the pill fire's output, the boiling liquid expelled impurities again—after the impurities were removed, what remained was……the purified liquid.

These liquids began to solidify, bit by bit, then became solid.

Red light shone, emitting waves of fresh fragrance.

Pill fragrance assailed the nose.

「Buzz—」

Opening the furnace, the Dragon Blood Pill appeared.

He gestured, nine pills landed in his hand; in an instant, Chen Chuyang threw them all into the jade bottle.

He took out one pill, examined it closely for a long while, then Chen Chuyang stuffed it into his mouth and began cultivating, refining the Dragon Blood Pill.

Another day.

After refining the new Dragon Blood Pill, Chen Chuyang opened his eyes; his cultivation had increased considerably, his true Qi doubled, and the effect was more than ten times that of the original Dragon Blood Pill—very domineering.

Compared to the effect of the Ascending Dragon Pool, it is not lacking.

"This effect, this efficacy, is somewhat frightening; they seem unable to consume this kind of pill."

Below Condensed Pill, only the pre‑upgrade Dragon Blood Pill can be tried.

The upgraded Dragon Blood Pill is a third‑grade Dragon Blood Pill.

The level has risen, the overall efficacy has increased manyfold, which is quite frightening.

Chen Chuyang's cultivation could increase considerably; if given to others to consume, wouldn't they explode?

Counting the members of the Chen Clan, none can enjoy the Dragon Blood Pill.

The brand‑new Dragon Blood Pill, they are not fortunate enough to endure.

Looking at the eight Dragon Blood Pills inside the jade bottle, all have reached the third‑grade level.

Then looking at his storage bag, the old Dragon Blood Pills inside are gone; he pondered briefly, then continued to refine new Dragon Blood Pills, first storing a batch, then refining the old Dragon Blood Pills.

He consumes the upgraded Dragon Blood Pill to increase his cultivation and strength, while giving the old Dragon Blood Pills to them for an early transition.

Having thought of this, Chen Chuyang began pill refining.