Chapter 731: The Road is Long, the Black Dragon's Motivation

Chapter 731: Chapter 654: The Road is Long, the Black Dragon’s Motivation

“That must be Peak Master Liu wanting to refine some special elixir. I’ll go check it out in a few days, and I’ll also make a trip to Chiyu Peak.”

Yang Chan thought for a moment before speaking slowly.

Things at the Spirit Medicine Tower had stabilized and were unlikely to cause any trouble, so it was about time he returned to Chiyu Peak for a visit.

He had been focused on stabilizing the situation at the Pill Pavilion’s Spirit Medicine Tower. Now that it was stable, it was time to go back.

Liu Xuan asking him to return was likely not just about alchemy; it was probably also an opportunity to build a closer relationship.

People grow closer the more time they spend together. Conversely, if they never see each other, even the best of relationships will slowly fade.

Yang Chan was smart and quickly figured this out, so he naturally had no intention of refusing.

He had come from the Cyan Yuan Sect and joined the Merak Sacred Land, first entering Chiyu Peak. This naturally aligned him with Chiyu Peak. Even if he were to become a Top Level Pharmacist in the future with a transcendent status, that fact would never change.

And Liu Xuan was the Peak Master of Chiyu Peak. A close relationship between them would naturally be beneficial for him.

A case in point was when he became the Steward of the Spirit Medicine Tower and allocated some of its positions to the pharmacists from Chiyu Peak.

“When the time comes, you’ll stay here at the Pill Pavilion’s Spirit Medicine Tower. Just like before, if anything happens, don’t rush to intervene. Just wait for me to get back.”

Normally, there shouldn’t be any problems at the Pill Pavilion’s Spirit Medicine Tower, but he couldn’t rule out the possibility that someone might deliberately cause trouble. That was why Yang Chan made these arrangements.

“Understood, Pharmacist Yang.”

As long as Yang Chan made the arrangements, Han Bingyu would naturally comply.

“Is there any other intelligence?”

Yang Chan asked, looking at Han Bingyu.

“There’s no other important intelligence for now. I just have a few questions about alchemy that I’d like to ask you, Pharmacist Yang.”

Han Bingyu shook her head, then began explaining her problems.

Ever since becoming a First-level Alchemist in the Pill Pavilion, she had been directly promoted by Yang Chan to be one of the key people in charge at the Spirit Medicine Tower. The other key figures were mostly Intermediate Pharmacists, which made her stand out. She had also privately overheard some gossip.

Although this didn’t affect her ability to hold her position securely, she still wanted to continue improving her Pharmacist Ability.

People always want to prove themselves.

Han Bingyu was no exception. It was also a way to demonstrate her own worth.

“What are your questions?”

Yang Chan poured two cups of tea, set them aside, and gestured for Han Bingyu to come closer.

This wasn’t the first time Han Bingyu had asked for guidance, and Yang Chan had advised her many times before.

He naturally supported Han Bingyu’s desire to improve. He would always teach her meticulously, regardless of the setting, as he might gain some insights himself while giving guidance.

After all, the road ahead is long and arduous; I will seek my way up and down.

“Pharmacist Yang, when I’m performing alchemy, I encounter…”

Han Bingyu asked numerous questions, all concerning problems she had encountered during alchemy.

When refining the same elixir, the ways to fail were myriad and strange. A slight error in the sequence would lead to failure.

Yang Chan meticulously explained the reasons for her refining failures and offered reasonable suggestions.

Once all of Han Bingyu’s questions were answered, she took her leave.

“Actually, if we can’t find a Cross-Realm Teleportation Array, this Bloodline Sacrifice Array might be the way to leave the Taiyu Divine Continent!”

The Black Dragon spoke again from within the Profound Yin Hanging Bead.

“It’s entirely possible that a True Divine Level expert took action and destroyed all the Cross-Realm Teleportation Arrays on the entire Taiyu Divine Continent.”

“If that’s the case, we’ll have to find another way to leave the Taiyu Divine Continent.”

“This kind of Bloodline Sacrifice Array is one such method, but it’s extremely dangerous and highly unstable. Normally, no one would choose it, but when there are no other options, it could be a way out.”

“The Bloodline Sacrifice Array in the ruins within the Demon Cave is incomplete. Those Array Masters are still trying to repair it, and they might not succeed.”

“Besides, it’s a Grand Array set up by an Alien Race. There might be other restrictions. You and I should just wait and see how the situation develops.”

‘If my Martial Arts Cultivation reaches the Divine Acupoint Realm and I still haven’t found a way to leave the Taiyu Divine Continent, this might be a viable path,’ Yang Chan thought. ‘But for now, there’s no rush.’

He didn’t know much about arrays and certainly didn’t have the ability to repair one, let alone an array on the level of the Bloodline Sacrifice Array.

It was a mix of multiple arrays, and an extremely dangerous one at that.

“Mm, that path can only be a backup plan.”

“It’s incomplete right now, so there’s no use in being anxious.”

The Black Dragon saw Yang Chan lift the restriction on the Profound Yin Hanging Bead, flew out of it, and landed in front of him.

While Yang Chan’s Martial Arts Cultivation was constantly improving, the Black Dragon’s had been stagnant for a long time, stuck at the Peak of Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster with no way to advance. This feeling filled the Black Dragon with anxiety.

If he could still improve, he at least wouldn’t be so desperate, jumping at every slight possibility.

“Since there’s this new ruin and a Bloodline Sacrifice Array in the Demon Cave of the Profound Void Grotto Heaven, perhaps other Holy Lands have similar situations.”

“During this time, you could research the Bloodline Sacrifice Array, and even other similar arrays that can cross realms. That way, if we come across one, you’ll be prepared and not completely helpless.”

Yang Chan said slowly, looking at the Black Dragon.

He himself didn’t have time to study these things, but the Black Dragon was interested. This was a perfect way for the dragon to spend its time sleeping inside the Profound Yin Hanging Bead on researching arrays instead. It would give him something to do and stop him from bringing up the Cross-Realm Teleportation Array every few days.

“That makes sense. These Array Masters from the Merak Sacred Land aren’t necessarily reliable. When the time comes, if they can’t do it, I’ll have to step in.”

“I can’t pin my hopes on them. I have to rely on myself!”

Hearing this, the Black Dragon thought for a moment, then nodded.

He sometimes read books about arrays on his own, but not for long. The knowledge was complex and tended to make him sleepy; sometimes he would doze off while reading.

But now that Yang Chan had brought it up, he felt it was up to him again. After all, most other people were unreliable.

‘How could ordinary humans possibly compare to me, a member of the great Dragon Race?’

This was the innate confidence of the Dragon Race.

In an instant, his fighting spirit was rekindled.

For the sake of a bright future for this dragon, for a glorious tomorrow, he was motivated to work hard once more.

“I agree, no one else is as reliable as you. You should spend this time doing more research.”

“If the people from the Merak Sacred Land can’t handle it, you can step in.”

Yang Chan said with a nod.

This was rational persuasion, with no element of manipulation whatsoever.

“You’re right, Master! I’ll go into the Profound Yin Hanging Bead to study right now. I’ll thoroughly research the Bloodline Sacrifice Array and other cross-realm teleportation arrays as soon as possible!”

“More paths, more options!”

The Black Dragon felt that Yang Chan had a point. Having just emerged from the Profound Yin Hanging Bead, he now flew right back inside to study the knowledge of arrays he had obtained from his inherited memories.

Yang Chan glanced over and picked up an alchemy book. He also wanted to refine an elixir that could assist with the Second Bone Marrow Cleansing as soon as possible, so he read more books on the subject. Not only did it increase his knowledge, but it also helped advance his Pharmacist profession.

Although this method of improvement wasn’t as fast as using Potential Points, it was still very effective. After all, most of his previous advancements as a Pharmacist had come from his own hard work. This process of hard work—reading Pharmacist-related books and practicing alchemy—was a testament to his talent in the field.

Reading these insights on alchemy was also an effective way to improve his alchemy abilities. While single-mindedly practicing alchemy could enhance his Pill Sense, sometimes a balance of work and rest was the best choice. Yang Chan understood this well, which was why he improved his Pharmacist profession through a combination of methods, rather than relying solely on Potential Points.