Chapter 912: Pill Refining Breakthrough, Five‑Element Dragon Pill

After this, I think she'll still have the nerve to act that way when she sees me.

Hmph.

Shang Hongxue raised her head, let out a cold snort—so proud, so cocky.

Chen Chuyang couldn't help but go up and pinch her cheeks. What is this girl's little mind filled with? She always thinks of all sorts of nonsense; sometimes her outlook is grand, other times she cares about trivial matters.

"You, why are you matching her in insight? After all, she is also your sister."

"It's because she's my sister that I quarrel with her; everyone else I don't even bother with," Shang Hongxue said. "Others won't be like my sister. If I don't harshly Protector her now, later when she gets used to it, won't she outshine me?"

She isn't very worried about other women; Qi Ruohua's heart is entirely on her husband, and she has no interest in Longshe Shan.

They control the whole Great Qi Dynasty, with resources far beyond hers; how could they lower their status to vie for Longshe Shan with her?

Hu Jiuwei is the same; her ambition is huge, not limited to Longshe Shan, and she also looks down on it.

Only Shang Hongchen is likely to contend with her for Longshe Shan; we must prepare in advance. After all, she is my own sister. As for Shang Hongxue, she still needs to let her know who the true lady of Longshe Shan is, who the real decision‑maker here is.

Everything in Longshe Shan must obey her.

"I know Shang Hongchen best; I know exactly what she thinks and what she intends to do."

"Do you know? Once Shang Hongchen starts to control Longshe Shan, she'll keep controlling it, so husband, you must harshly deal with her, give her no face, and make her fully submit."

"This woman must be treated harshly; you must never be too gentle, otherwise she'll reverse the Heavenly Gang and end up controlling you."

Chen Chuyang smiled and nodded, "I understand."

Indeed, that's Shang Hongchen.

Her temperament is like that; these past days, Chen Chuyang gave her a deep impression, guaranteeing she won't act recklessly.

These days, she probably won't make a move.

On this Alchemy Furnace path, Shang Hongchen was burned into a shadow; there will be several more times, and Chen Chuyang is waiting for her appearance.

"Her bodily issues are severe; I solved part of them, the rest will have to be dealt with slowly."

"These days won't be calm; when the time comes, you must prepare in advance."

Shang Hongxue heard this and said seriously, "No problem, I have nothing to worry about here. You give me a harsh torment of her, let her know you are her husband, you are her everything; don't let her develop any illusion."

Chen Chuyang couldn't help but look at the woman before him; helping him deal with his sister, he guessed only Shang Hongxue would do such a thing.

"Look at what I'm doing; I'm doing it for your sake, Brother Chuyang, you don't understand Shang Hongchen; once she has power, she won't settle down."

"You must subdue her body and mind, make her completely give up on you."

The best shortcut to a woman's innermost heart is deep understanding.

This is the fastest path, and also the most direct.

Compared with other routes, this is more memorable.

Shang Hongxue, that little girl, quietly imparted strategies—how to act, how to do, what to do—all told Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang looked at the little girl, his mind full of ideas, also mischievous schemes.

Shang Hongchen meeting such a sister is her luck.

"I understand."

Shang Hongxue added, "For the next ten months, give me a harsh torment of her."

"She must bow her head; ideally, whenever she sees us she should bow and greet."

"Your request is a bit difficult," Chen Chuyang thought of Shang Hongchen's crying scene and felt reluctant: "I'm afraid I won't be able to be that ruthless then."

"It's fine, I'll help you."

Shang Hongxue pounded her chest and said, "I'll handle all of this, just leave it to me."

Chen Chuyang nodded; it could only be so. This girl, for the first time, was so motivated, it couldn't be easily suppressed.

After confirming the plan, Shang Hongxue turned and left.

Chen Chuyang began to return to Pill Refining; after Shang Hongchen was taken down, this woman was still quite good.

Body and mind were both fulfilled; he needed to refine several batches of pills to properly adjust his essence, qi, and spirit. He sensed this time would bring a breakthrough.

True qi filled him; the benefits he gained these days were considerable.

Two merges of the spiritual vein core gave him huge benefits; a massive influx of spiritual energy filled his body, and his physique was hammered to the limit.

Breakthroughs are just a matter of time.

Chen Chuyang began refining pills; the demand for Dragon Blood Pill and its upgraded version increased, requiring more production and preparation.

All other varieties of pills also needed a batch; the consumption of third‑grade pills rose, especially after the Heavenly Heart Sect's destruction, a batch of True Realm emerged, and these people all need Dragon Blood Pill.

Among them, Qi Ruohua is the main one.

She needs a considerable amount, also Burning Blood Pill, Hundred‑times Burning Blood Pill; she needs all of these.

The Great Qi Dynasty's strength is still insufficient; pills are of utmost importance.

High‑grade pills are extremely rare; Qi Ruohua herself needs pills, and the elite within the dynasty all need pills for cultivation.

Besides the Great Qi Dynasty, the Monster Race, Hu Jiuwei's side, and the Yin Gui Sect and Spirit Sword Sect all need pills and will trade a batch of high‑grade pills with Chen Chuyang for their own cultivation.

As for Chen Chuyang, he also began researching other pills.

Ten days later.

He now had an extra batch of pills of all kinds, mostly third‑grade Dragon Blood Pill, most suitable for cultivation; the Burning Blood Pill wasn't produced much, as few needed it.

On this basis, Chen Chuyang refined a batch of Heishanyang Pill and Water Carp Pill, both top‑tier third‑grade pills, derived from Dragon Blood Pill but altered, using the blood of Heishanyang and small carp, so their effects naturally differ.

Even the Dragon Blood Pill is not inferior, and in some aspects its effect is even better.

Among them, the Heishanyang Pill's effect is most outstanding, enhancing true qi and soul, with no side effects.

The Water Carp Pill's effect is also good, focusing on the soul and also bringing a bit of luck.

The ethereal, fleeting luck, after taking the pill, grants a touch of lucky affection; that is truly defiant of fate.

Thus the Water Carp Pill is scarce; its refining difficulty is high, and Chen Chuyang only has one furnace batch, which he keeps for himself and will not sell.

There is also a batch of fourth‑grade elixirs; the upgraded Dragon Blood Pill, the Five‑Elements Dragon Pill, is a fourth‑grade elixir, and its effect is even stronger.

It blends the five‑element essences, allowing the dragon blood to be fully released; this kind of pill has a very strong effect, far stronger than the Dragon Blood Pill.

After Chen Chuyang tried it, his entire body was filled with the five‑element essences, transforming his physique.

And after this batch of pills was finished, his true Qi began to breakthrough.