JSCMU-Chapter 130: Pills and Rings

Previously, whether in cultivation level or swordsmanship, Yue Zhao was one level stronger than Si Wanningg.

Therefore, when accepting the challenge, Yue Zhao didn’t pay much attention.

His strength might not be considered much outside.

But within the younger generation of Tianxing Sect, he firmly held the number one position.

With that thought, as soon as they exchanged blows, Yue Zhao’s expression changed.

Second Senior Sister’s sword technique seemed to have greatly improved compared to before. The unpredictability and variations of her moves made it difficult for him to defend!

Seeing Yue Zhao’s dumbfounded look, Si Wanningg immediately got mischievous. She imitated Yun Jin and deliberately shouted, “Lotus Sword Technique, seventh level!”

Se… seventh level?

Before Yue Zhao could react, seven lotus petals appeared floating around Si Wanningg.

Yue Zhao’s mind was shaken.

He was certain that Si Wanningg, like him, was previously stuck at the peak of the sixth level. And now, from just one morning, she suddenly reached the seventh level?

Is this even scientific?

Yue Zhao’s thoughts flashed like lightning.

This world was supposed to be based on science.

The only unscientific variable…

While fending off attacks, Yue Zhao looked toward Yun Jin.

Oh. She’s drinking tea and eating sunflower seeds.

That settles it!

Second Senior Sister’s sudden advancement in sword technique was definitely related to Little Junior Sister.

Yue Zhao suddenly regretted stalling for so long.

Gritting his teeth, he focused on dealing with Si Wanningg’s sword technique.

Fortunately, his cultivation was still stronger. Even though his sword technique was only at the sixth level, it was high-grade Xuan-level, so he eventually managed to suppress Si Wanningg.

Si Wanningg grinned and wasn’t discouraged. “Alright, the spar is over. Eldest Senior Brother, you can leave now. Oh right, weren’t you collecting pills too? Come on, hand over the pills and scram!”

She directly reached for the storage pouch at Yue Zhao’s waist.

Yue Zhao clutched his storage pouch tightly and shouted, “Men and women should keep a proper distance! Second Junior Sister, how can you be so rude!”

Si Wanningg had an innocent expression. “Little Junior Sister and I still need to practice swordsmanship. Eldest Senior Brother, you dragged your feet for so long before coming back, clearly you don’t want to practice with us, right? I’m helping you here.”

“Ah.” Yun Jin stood up, looking surprised. “So Eldest Senior Brother doesn’t want to practice swordsmanship with us? Alright, then hand over the storage pouch and go find someone else to play Pai Gow with!”

If this was a stick of incense ago, Yue Zhao would’ve run off happily.

But now…

Yue Zhao declared righteously, “Second Junior Sister, don’t falsely accuse me! I was merely trying to collect a wider variety of pills, how am I stalling on purpose! What I, Yue Zhao, want most in this life is to practice swordsmanship with Little Junior Sister. Even if you held a sword to my neck, I wouldn’t leave.”

Yue Zhao put on a look of one who’d die for his cause.

Yun Jin and Si Wanningg couldn’t help laughing.

“Here, Little Junior Sister. These are the pills I collected. Most of them are first- and second-grade pills with a total of seventeen types. Third-grade pills are much more valuable, so I only managed to gather four kinds even after scouring the entire sect. All the pills are here.” Yue Zhao handed over a storage pouch.

Yun Jin accepted it but didn’t check it immediately. She only said, “Since Eldest Senior Brother is back, why don’t you join us to practice?”

Yue Zhao nodded at once. “Of course.”

“Willingly? Not even a little unwilling?” Yun Jin asked again.

Yue Zhao quickly replied, “What are you saying, Junior Sister? As the Eldest Senior Brother, I should lead by example. Sword practice is not something to delay! Come, let’s start right away!”

Yue Zhao began practicing with renewed vigor.

He didn’t know how Yun Jin helped Si Wanningg break through, but the evidence was clear!

Although relying on Little Junior Sister felt a bit shameless, he is shameless. As long as no one pointed it out, it was fine!

Yun Jin also didn’t tease Yue Zhao anymore. She once again used a high-level simplification attempt on the Void Breaking Sword Technique, then gave him a few tips based on her observations.

As a matter of fact, Yue Zhao’s talent was a bit higher than Si Wanningg’s.

After a few rounds of guidance, his gaze changed completely. Slowly, his sword strikes became faster, and his angles more refined.

While he didn’t enter the State of Selflessness like Si Wanningg, during a routine swing, something suddenly changed. His sword technique effortlessly advanced to the seventh level.

He… actually broke through…

Yue Zhao felt his hand holding the sword trembling.

He and Si Wanningg were both stuck at that level for ten years.

At first, they both worked hard.

But later, no matter how much they practiced, they gained no new insights.

Like others, they could only wait for the so-called destined opportunity.

But this time was different.

Not to mention Yun Jin’s guidance. Even when they practiced on their own, they would gain small insights each time. Though minor, it was still something. This must be because Little Junior Sister’s guidance was too advanced, and required repeated practice to fully absorb.

They didn’t fear hardship, they only feared hardship without reward.

But given the current situation.

As long as they continue persevering, the seventh level might not even be the end. Could it be that they might even try out the power of ninth-level swordsmanship?

Yue Zhao and Si Wanningg were both a little overwhelmed with excitement.

In unison, they looked toward Yun Jin. These changes were all brought about by this Little Junior Sister.

Yun Jin waved her hand casually. “No need to thank me. Senior Brother, Senior Sister, I’m going back to study the pills. You two, remember to keep practicing.”

This time.

Yue Zhao and Si Wanningg had no complaints at all. Not only did they agree readily, but they even seemed eager.

Who doesn’t like the feeling of improving every moment?

This was the change Little Junior Sister brought them, they definitely couldn’t let her down.

Once she was sure that Yue Zhao and Si Wanningg were no longer slacking off, Yun Jin finally returned at a leisurely pace.

She casually added a barrier to the little wooden house. Not to guard against anyone, just to let people know she was in seclusion, so that no one would barge in.

Yun Jin began checking the pills Yue Zhao brought.

Among them, the most abundant were first-grade pills, followed by second-grade pills. There were only four types of third-grade pills.

Yun Jin started by examining the third-grade ones.

The four types were Qi Nourishing Pill, Clear Heart Pill, Qi Gathering Paste, and Detoxifying Powder.

Among them, the Qi Gathering Paste was a pill used to increase cultivation. Once she broke through to Golden Core Stage, she would definitely have to refine a batch like crazy.

Among the second-grade pills, Yun Jin first picked out a Yellow Dragon Pill. She heard Gu Jinghong mention it before, it was a pill that enhanced spiritual energy.

Very good. You’re the one.

She quickly simplified the Yellow Dragon Pill. It originally required twenty-three types of medicinal ingredients, but after system simplification, only ten were needed.

She was still missing a few of these ten ingredients, so Yun Jin used a sound-transmission token to report them to Yue Zhao.

Yue Zhao had always maintained business ties with Baicao Pavilion. Baicao Pavilion would surely be more than happy to buy the ingredients.

By evening.

Yue Zhao had gathered all the materials for the Yellow Dragon Pill and left them at the door of the wooden house.

Yun Jin immediately began the large-scale refinement of the Yellow Dragon Pill.

Inside her room stood three pill furnaces in total. Yun Jin placed the herbs inside, and all three furnaces diligently began working, worthy of being called the “diligent kings” of pill furnaces.

Yun Jin previously tried using more furnaces at once, but the result showed that three was her current limit. If she wanted to improve further, she’d probably have to wait until she advanced in cultivation.

As the furnaces got busy.

Yun Jin, feeling a bit bored, took out the ring and began trying again.

She remembered that in her previous life, Ye Danxia opened this ring during Foundation Establishment Stage. The exact timing, though, was unclear. After all, she had become a servant by then and had no access to such things.

She tried several times before, but when it came to spiritual power, she always felt just a little bit short.

This time, trying again, Yun Jin wasn’t holding out much hope.

Yet.

She casually injected a stream of spiritual energy, and the barrier on the ring…

Actually broke on its own?