pjbooks Chapter 327: Comfortable at 70% Full, Let Me Give You Some Pointers
Chapter 327: Comfortable at 70% Full, Let Me Give You Some Pointers
When Yang Chan heard that Sect Leader Liu Xuan had returned to the Cyan Yuan Sect with the disciples from Silver State, he felt a secret sense of relief.
Sect Leader Liu Xuan returning alive meant that, at the very least, there would be no major upheavals within the Cyan Yuan Sect, such as a struggle for the Sect Leader’s position. Otherwise, the entire Cyan Yuan Sect would be thrown into chaos, and he would definitely be affected.
Although he had never personally witnessed a struggle for the Sect Leader’s position, he was well aware of how troublesome such things could be. Now that he could avoid that trouble, it was naturally a good thing.
The only thing Yang Chan found regrettable was that the Superior Spirit Medicine brought back by Sect Leader Liu Xuan and the others was not immediately used for Alchemy. Except for a portion sent to Advanced Pharmacist Elder Hua, the rest was all stored away.
According to Gu An, this was because too much Spirit Medicine had been consumed previously, so this batch was being stored for gradual use later on.
This ruined Yang Chan’s plan to accumulate a two-to-three-year supply of Elixirs.
Yang Chan loved to hoard resources. The more he accumulated, the less he would need to go outside—which was perfect.
However, the resources he currently had on hand were enough for his Cultivation to reach the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera. He could only gauge his rate of improvement and estimate the required cultivation time after he broke through to the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera and his Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method reached Tier Four.
"Pharmacist Yang, the Han Family has sent another batch of Superior Spirit Medicine."
Han Bingyu reported to Yang Chan in his study.
During this time, she had been following Yang Chan’s instructions, having the Han Family help collect all kinds of Superior Spirit Medicine.
Yang Chan offered a slightly higher price for them, and the Inner Refining Elixirs he provided in trade were particularly scarce for the Han Family.
Whether it was for the Han Family’s patriarch to consume or to be traded for other Cultivation Resources, it was a huge deal for the Han Family, so they worked very hard.
They sent a batch over every few days, which helped Yang Chan replenish a good portion of his own stock.
Most of the Spirit Medicine the Han Family collected was brought out of the Silver State Secret Realm, and its quality was excellent.
The Cyan Yuan Sect also had its own channels for collection, but not much of what was gathered would end up in Yang Chan’s hands. Since he didn’t want to leave the Cyan Yuan Sect, he naturally used the Han Family’s channel.
In fact, if he were willing, several of the eight major merchant families in Qing State could also help him collect them. However, Yang Chan didn’t want to cause trouble. Just as he was collecting Spirit Medicine, so were other Pharmacists, and there was no need to stir up unnecessary conflict.
Relying on one Han Family wouldn’t cause much of a stir, but relying on too many would attract jealousy and even retaliation, leading to a lot of trouble.
Yang Chan wanted a stable and peaceful path to improvement, so he didn’t ask for too much.
’Eating until you’re completely full is uncomfortable; it’s better to be only seventy percent full and feel at ease.’
"Keep having the Han Family collect them. Arrange for someone to send these Elixirs back to the Han Family."
Yang Chan said, pointing to the Elixirs on the table.
His relationship with the Han Family was purely transactional; he didn’t let it get too deep.
The Han Family sent him Spirit Medicine, and he compensated them at a premium. That was all. As for the Han Family’s idea of sending over one of their women, Yang Chan had rejected it outright.
The relationship between them was fine up to a certain point. Getting any deeper wouldn’t be good for him, so it was best to find a suitable boundary.
When Han Bingyu had first delivered this news, she had been rather anxious. After all, the arrival of another Han Family woman—a direct descendant, no less—had a very obvious purpose: to replace her. Of course, the official reason was to provide more help, but after seeing Yang Chan refuse, she had let out a long sigh of relief.
She knew the Han Family’s intentions perfectly well, but she couldn’t make the decision for Yang Chan. The many benefits she currently enjoyed came from her position as the bridge between the Han Family and Yang Chan. If another person were added to the mix, her own share of the benefits would surely decrease, and that was the last thing she wanted to see happen.
The path of Martial Arts Cultivation was difficult. It was even harder without Cultivation Resources. With one more competitor, it would be harder still.
Not everyone was like Yang Chan, with so many Cultivation Resources and a powerful backer.
"Yes, I’ll go arrange it right away."
Han Bingyu replied quickly and left immediately with the Elixirs.
"It seems I was overthinking things. Your Sect Leader is an expert at the Peak of Internal Refining of the Five Viscera. He must have found something in the Secret Realm to help him break through, like a Bone Marrow Cleansing Spirit Fruit. He’s very likely going to break through to become a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster this time."
"My father, the king, once mentioned that the leaders of the major sects all have deep foundations. If they have elixirs that can aid in Bone Marrow Cleansing, it’s highly likely they can break through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm."
After Han Bingyu left, Princess Lan Yue came into Yang Chan’s study. Or more accurately, she had been watching Han Bingyu leave.
During her days in Yuanqing Courtyard, she had more or less figured out Yang Chan’s daily routine and the approximate times he handled his affairs.
"I’m not sure about that, but the Sect Leader’s return is a good thing for both of us."
"If the Cyan Yuan Sect remains stable, we can both live more peacefully. If the Sect Leader breaks through to become a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster, that would be even better."
Yang Chan glanced at Princess Lan Yue. The woman took every opportunity to probe him with a few words, her intentions obvious. Under these circumstances, Yang Chan would only engage in conversation if the topic interested him, such as when she mentioned some of the Cyan Yuan Sect’s secrets that he didn’t know about.
He knew that Sect Leader Liu Xuan was an Inner Master, but he hadn’t been sure of his exact level. Now, based on what Princess Lan Yue said, he finally understood the reasons behind the Cyan Yuan Sect’s recent actions.
Planting personnel in various places, collecting all sorts of information, and even having some injured disciples sent back—all of it was related to investigating places like the Thousand Feather Secret Realm.
That’s how they were able to find the Thousand Feather Secret Realm in Silver State and be among the first to enter, reaping many benefits. This also explained why those injured disciples had been sent back before.
And as for Advanced Pharmacist Elder Hua directly taking the Top Level Spirit Medicine, it wasn’t just a matter of authority; he was preparing Elixirs for Sect Leader Liu Xuan and the others to break through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster realm.
Otherwise, even an Advanced Pharmacist couldn’t take those Top Level Spirit Medicines without restriction. The other Elders and Hall Masters in the Sect would never have agreed so easily.
"You’re right. This is a good thing for both of us."
"The Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty is not at peace right now. The Jin Meng Empire has already declared war, and it won’t be long before it affects Qing State."
"If your Sect Leader breaks through to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster Realm, he will have a greater say in this matter, and the impact on you all won’t be as great."
Princess Lan Yue nodded, agreeing with Yang Chan’s assessment.
Although she wanted to investigate all sorts of useful information, her safety was still the most important concern, more important than anything else.
"You’ve already started cultivating the Emperor’s Shocking Book, haven’t you?"
Princess Lan Yue changed the subject to the Cultivation Technique she had taught him. Although she had started cultivating it first, she was stuck at the step of comprehending the Emperor’s Extreme Force, feeling like she was just missing something.
She guessed that Yang Chan had already begun cultivating it, so she deliberately brought it up to ask about his situation.
She was having problems, but that didn’t necessarily mean Yang Chan would. She knew he was an Inner Master, and not just a novice one. With the help of a Martial Arts Expert like him, she could surely break through sooner.
"I have."
Yang Chan nodded in response.
He knew Princess Lan Yue was also cultivating it. She was practicing within Yuanqing Courtyard, and though not in front of him, Yang Chan could still sense it. The main reason was the unique aura of the Fist Technique in the initial stages of the Emperor’s Shocking Book. After comprehending the Emperor’s Extreme Force himself, his perception of it had become very clear, even familiar.
Therefore, he could sense it to some degree when Princess Lan Yue was cultivating.
As for her cultivation progress, he had no idea. But since he didn’t understand her intentions right now, he didn’t say much.
"During your cultivation, have you felt anything amiss? I’ve been cultivating it longer than you, so perhaps I can offer you some guidance."
Upon hearing his answer, a flash of joy crossed Princess Lan Yue’s eyes. She steered the conversation toward cultivation, framing it as an offer of guidance.
Naturally, she spoke this way because she didn’t want to reveal her true purpose.
"No problems. It’s going very smoothly."
Yang Chan glanced at Princess Lan Yue, unable to tell if she was being genuinely kind or had ulterior motives. In any case, when it came to cultivating the Emperor’s Shocking Book, he really didn’t need her help, as he had already grasped most of it.
The key points of the cultivation were crystal clear in his eyes, so breaking through was naturally easy.
There was no need to cultivate it too deeply at the moment. His main focus was the Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method, and he used Flood Dragon Demon Strength to temper his Five Viscera during cultivation. Thus, there was no reason to prioritize the Emperor’s Shocking Book. He could resume cultivating it when his level was higher.
The results from diligent cultivation weren’t as fast as simply using Potential Points. When the time came, he could just add points and quickly achieve his goal.
Therefore, he didn’t spend too much time on the Emperor’s Shocking Book; just maintaining a normal pace was enough.
"No problems?"
A look of suspicion flashed in Princess Lan Yue’s eyes. She was well aware of how difficult the Emperor’s Shocking Book was to cultivate. This wasn’t just from her own personal experience; her father, the king, had also told her. The difficulty was such that just the step of comprehending the Emperor’s Extreme Force eliminated many people, let alone nurturing the force itself.
"You haven’t even started cultivating it, have you?"
Princess Lan Yue thought of a possibility and asked with a suspicious look.
In her heart, she felt this was the most likely possibility. When she had taught Yang Chan the Emperor’s Shocking Book, he had mentioned that his Inner Refining cultivation would still prioritize the Cyan Yuan Sect’s techniques, so there was no rush to cultivate the Emperor’s Shocking Book.
After guessing this possibility, Princess Lan Yue felt relieved.
"Hmph!"
Hearing this, Yang Chan snorted coldly and slapped a nearby chair. Visibly, nothing happened to it.
Princess Lan Yue was confused at first, but then she seemed to realize something and walked over to the chair.
After blowing a gentle breath on it, the chair immediately disintegrated from the center, turning to dust.
"Emperor’s Extreme Force! You actually comprehended the Emperor’s Extreme Force! How is that possible?"
Princess Lan Yue stared at Yang Chan in utter disbelief. The Emperor’s Extreme Force was extremely tyrannical. When this Power struck someone, it was a destructive force that annihilated all life from the inside out. When unleashed, its might was immense.