Chapter 1259 - 16: Pan Chai Pill (2)

Chu Daoist’s heart skipped a beat, secretly thinking, "Could senior brother have other plans that haven’t been revealed?"

However, Zhang Yan did not mention it further, and he dared not ask more. He bowed and said, "Younger brother has no other matters, dare not disturb the Pavilion Master’s cultivation any longer, and will take my leave."

Zhang Yan said warmly, "Junior brother, our Han Yuan Sect is in need of revival in many aspects. Because of my own cultivation, I cannot oversee everything, so I must rely on you and the two junior brothers to put in more effort."

Chu Daoist quickly said, "Senior brother, you are too kind. As an elder in the sect, it is my duty to share the Pavilion Master’s worries."

After saying this, he saluted again and then exited.

After leaving the room, a refreshing breeze greeted him head-on. He took a deep breath, feeling invigorated, looking at the thriving mountain gate. Although he managed mundane affairs daily, he found joy in it. Stamping his foot, a cloud of mist rose, and he transformed into a white fog and flew away.

Zhang Yan returned to his desk, sat down, pondered for a moment, and with two fingers, he drew in the air, creating a Dharma Talisman with his mana. Then, flicking his fingers, a Spirit Light descended the mountain.

Before long, the Wang Sisters arrived together, bowing gracefully and saying in unison, "Disciple greets the Master."

Zhang Yan smiled, "Rise, both of you. Have you carefully studied the geography of the East Victory Continent these past few days?"

Wang Caiting’s eyes brightened upon hearing this, and she quickly said, "Caiting and my sister have been studying the geographical maps of the continent in the immortal city these past few days, totaling one hundred thirty-two volumes. Everything depicted in the maps has been memorized."

Zhang Yan nodded, "Very well, you can set out in the next few days to gather herbs. East Victory Continent is not like East Splendor Continent; you won’t have fellow Xuanmen cultivators to assist you. Although Caiwei has a True Artifact for protection, you still need to be cautious. I have a Cloud-piercing Shuttle here, which I bestow to the both of you for your travels."

He pointed his finger, and a Spirit Light flew into Wang Caiting’s sachet.

The two sisters hurriedly knelt down to thank their Master.

After reminding them of a few more things, Zhang Yan then had them leave.

Afterward, he performed a Qi Technique to seal the "Seven Treasures Pagoda" Forbidden Gate, then cast several spells, lighting up the seven Treasure Beads within the tower in succession. Before long, strands of Spiritual Energy converged onto the cushion he sat on.

This treasure was a gift from Shen Baishuang, originally the supreme treasure of Du Zhen Hall’s Hall Master Zhuo Yuming. Sitting in this tower is akin to being in a Blessed Land. Moreover, Cangzhu Peak is among the most abundantly enriched with Spiritual Energy in Divine House Mountain, though not quite as much as Zhao You Heavenly Pond, it is not far behind.

After Zhang Yan settled into his seat, he flicked his sleeve, releasing the two Ice Plate Stone Embryos.

During the fighting that day, to acquire this item from Yong Fu, he didn’t mind conceding a round, because it was related to the White Moon Ying Fruit.

The Ice Plate Stone Embryo isn’t anything special; rather, the two thousand-year-old Scorpion Spiders hold great use for him.

These Ancient Mutant Poison Insects can condense an Immaculate Pill Bead called "Pan Chai Pill" in their bellies after being fed a peculiar fruit known as "Silk Lotus Seed" for over a decade, which is a part of the elixir materials for refining the Moon White Ying Fruit.

These Poison Insects ideally should be Ancient Mutants, cultivated for over a hundred years at best. But these Scorpion Spiders are over a thousand years old, and though they were greatly weakened by being sealed within the Ice Plate, once they are refined and restored, they will be more than adequate for Nourishing Elixir purposes.

Zhang Yan fixed his gaze on the Ice Plate on the right hand side, igniting a surge of Gang Cloud and enveloping it firmly with a Fire Element True Light. He then channeled his mana, slowly refining it.

Though the Ice Plate is a wondrous object, it couldn’t withstand his Mysterious Skills for more than a moment. In a short time, it melted away like wax, but he needed to protect the Scorpion Spider within, so he could not allow for any error and had to focus completely.

After three hours, the entire Ice Plate was completely melted, leaving only a Scorpion Spider there, lying motionless.

Zhang Yan remained patient, focusing his attention; since Yong Fu used it for fighting that day, it shouldn’t have been a dead object.

After a while, the Scorpion Spider moved slightly, and soon after, sounds of rustling echoed inside. It extended its six pairs of legs, slowly propping up its body. Zhang Yan’s eyes flickered slightly, and with a flick of his finger, dozens of Shell Pearls flew out, landing on the ground.

The Scorpion Spider was immediately attracted by the Spirit-rich Shell Pearls, and it opened its mouth to swallow them. But after just a few, it suddenly shuddered, stumbled forward a few steps, and "plop," collapsed, its shell rapidly shriveling, and within moments, turned into a dried husk, evidently depleted of Primordial Qi, dead without a doubt.

Zhang Yan’s expression remained unchanged. This Poison Insect had been sealed in ice for millennia; this outcome was not unexpected. Fortunately, there was still one left to try again; if unsuccessful, he would have no choice but to personally leave the mountain to search.

Such Ancient Poison Insects typically live in colonies, making them extremely difficult to capture. Those unique types that move alone usually possess highly advanced cultivation, which is certain death for cultivators unless at the Nascent Soul Realm.

He focused on the last Ice Plate, performed a Qi Technique, and silently worked his Mysterious Skills. He then sent another surge of Fire Element True Light to refine it.

This time it was much quicker than before; within just two hours, the Ice Plate was completely melted.

Zhang Yan, seeing that it was nearly done, withdrew the Fire Element True Light. But at that moment, a black shadow suddenly darted up, rushing straight at his face.

This Scorpion Spider, having just escaped confinement, was overcome with ferocity, eager to devour him.

Zhang Yan, however, was invigorated, smiling, "Perfect timing."

Without moving an inch, a yellow glow flew down from above, pinning it firmly to the ground. The Scorpion Spider struggled continually, its fierce mouthparts twitching, making hissing sounds.

Of the Shell Pearls Zhang Yan had spread on the ground earlier, quite a few remained available, conveniently near the Scorpion Spider’s mouth. Finding itself unable to break the constraints, it bent down to consume them. But after swallowing just a few, it suddenly convulsed, emitting a sharp screech, quickly drying up like the previous Scorpion Spider, and lay motionless.

Zhang Yan couldn’t help but frown. Could it be because of the Shell Pearls?

Thinking this through, he dismissed the thought. Such Poison Insects are also endowed with a spirit; if it were harmful to them, they wouldn’t consume them even if forced.

He shook his head; although both Scorpion Spiders were dead, he didn’t feel particularly disappointed. Just as he was about to dissolve the two creatures, his hand paused as he noticed a peculiar phenomenon. The Scorpion Spider’s husk suddenly split outward like tearing paper, and something slowly crawled out.

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