Chapter 767 - 672: Timely Assistance, Recovery Spirit Pill

Gu An spent most of his time at the Pill Pavilion.

Not long after Yang Chan stepped out, he saw Gu An heading toward his residence.

Just as he had expected, the Merak Saintess had already made her arrangements.

"Pharmacist Yang, let’s go to your residence first!"

Gu An was somewhat surprised to see Yang Chan, but he quickly composed himself and walked directly toward Yang Chan’s residence.

To be honest, he had been a bit stunned when he received the news that the Holy Land was going to attack the Demon Cave. He’d even thought there was some mistake in the message. Only after double-checking did he learn that the Merak Sacred Land intended to strike first at the Earth Demon Alien Race in the Demon Cave and completely eradicate this blight.

Though he didn’t know the reason for the sudden decision, he had his orders and had to follow them.

The Merak Saintess’s arrangements arrived soon after.

As the Medicine Hall Master of Chiyu Peak, he was in charge of the Pharmacists. The most crucial task was personally notifying Yang Chan.

Yang Chan’s skills weren’t needed for common elixirs. However, on this trip into the Demon Cave, they would likely face many experts from the Earth Demon Alien Race. Thus, in addition to elixirs that could boost Martial Arts Cultivation, they also required a batch of Healing Elixirs.

These were life-saving elixirs, a way to minimize the Merak Sacred Land’s casualties.

For experts at the Inner Master and Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster levels, ordinary Healing Elixirs had little effect. Therefore, they needed Yang Chan to refine a more advanced kind.

That was why he had to find Yang Chan in person. The Pill Formula was already in his hands, ready to be given to Yang Chan to begin refining as soon as possible. However, it wasn’t appropriate to discuss such things on the road, which was why he had told Yang Chan to return to his residence.

After all, Yang Chan’s residence had an Alchemy Room with Earth Fire.

The Merak Saintess had also arranged for the necessary Spiritual Materials to be delivered. Once the elixirs were refined, they were to be sent to her first. This was where the value of having the support of an Advanced Pharmacist like Yang Chan truly showed.

This allowed them to obtain these life-saving elixirs ahead of everyone else.

When the two returned to Yuanqing Courtyard, Gu An immediately took out the Pill Formula.

"Recovery Spirit Pill!"

Yang Chan took it. Looking at the name on the Pill Formula, he immediately recognized the elixir.

It was a Healing Elixir. Since he had confirmed that Healing Elixirs didn’t grant him any Potential Points, Yang Chan hadn’t wasted any energy on them.

Besides, he knew full well that the restorative power of Healing Elixirs couldn’t even compare to his own body’s natural healing.

He was already capable of Limb Regeneration, a feat far beyond what these Healing Elixirs could achieve. They were of little use to him, so he had naturally never bothered to try refining them.

The Healing Elixirs Yang Chan had on hand were some he had acquired a while ago. He kept them for emergencies, or as a way to mislead others.

Other than that, they were useless.

When it came to alchemy, he focused primarily on elixirs that boosted one’s Martial Arts Cultivation. The benefits to him were significant after consumption, and the Potential Points he gained were the best proof of that.

Moreover, during his daily Cultivation, the proficiency panel could absorb their Medicinal Power, which also provided him with some benefits.

Healing Elixirs, on the other hand, would just sit around, unused.

"The Saintess has asked for your help in refining a batch of Recovery Spirit Pills. She will also be entering the Demon Cave, and she’s taking a group of people with her to deal with the Earth Demon Alien Race!"

"Only a Healing Elixir like the Recovery Spirit Pill has any effect on cultivators at the Inner Refining and Bone Marrow Cleansing levels!"

"The Saintess knows you’ve never refined this before, so she just wants you to give it a try. It would be great if you succeed, but it’s no big deal if you fail!"

Gu An made himself clear, careful not to put too much pressure on Yang Chan.

Gu An was the one most familiar with Yang Chan’s alchemy skills. He knew Yang Chan had never encountered the Recovery Spirit Pill before, as the Cyan Yuan Sect never possessed that particular Pill Formula.

Besides, he had rarely seen Yang Chan refine Healing Elixirs.

Refining the Recovery Spirit Pill wasn’t exceptionally difficult, but doing so in a short period of time was definitely a challenge.

The Merak Saintess made this arrangement precisely because of Yang Chan’s immense talent in alchemy.

Yang Chan wasn’t the only one the Merak Saintess had arranged to do this; others were also helping with the refining. After all, when it came to fighting the Earth Demon Alien Race in the Demon Cave, the more Recovery Spirit Pills they had, the better.

"If the Saintess herself is going in, does that mean the Saint Son and the others are as well?"

Yang Chan asked, his curiosity piqued.

Since the Merak Saintess was participating in the extermination of the Earth Demon Alien Race in the Demon Cave, it stood to reason that the Merak Saint Son, the Quasi-Saint Sons, and the Quasi-Saintesses would likely have to enter as well.

Yang Chan hadn’t heard anything about this, which was why he was asking Gu An now.

"Pretty much all of them have to go. The Holy Land is determined to wipe out the Earth Demon Alien Race this time, and for the Saintess, the Saint Son, and the others, this is a test."

"Their performance in the Demon Cave could very well decide the struggle for the title of Saint Master!"

Gu An knew more than Yang Chan because his information came directly from the Merak Saintess. He had only just received it himself, so he knew the Saintess’s faction would be putting in a massive effort to make a good showing in the Demon Cave.

The contest for the position of Merak Saint Master had now shifted from an internal power struggle to a direct confrontation with the Earth Demon Alien Race in the Demon Cave.

’So their performance in the Demon Cave this time really is crucial!’

Yang Chan understood now just how important this Demon Cave incident was.

He was especially aware of the dangers within the Demon Cave. Beyond just their performance, their own sect members could also be a source of danger.

If the Merak Saint Son or the Merak Saintess were to die in the Demon Cave, the contest between them would be settled once and for all.

While they couldn’t immediately ascend to the Saint Master’s throne due to timing, such a huge advantage would make securing the position all but guaranteed!

And his task of refining Healing Elixirs was a direct response to that very possibility.

In the Demon Cave, stronger regenerative abilities naturally meant greater confidence.

"It’s crucial. I might have to enter the Demon Cave myself to lend the Saintess my aid!"

Gu An nodded solemnly, revealing his own plans.

"The Saintess is making you go into the Demon Cave, too?"

Yang Chan frowned slightly, asking with a hint of surprise.

From his understanding, Gu An was now the Medicine Hall Master of Chiyu Peak; his role should have been logistical support. After all, someone needed to be in charge of the Pharmacists.

That seemed like the best arrangement for both Chiyu Peak and the Merak Saintess.

"The Saintess didn’t make that arrangement, but as the saying goes: the greater the risk, the greater the reward!"

"If I want to advance, my best bet is to follow her into the Demon Cave and lend my aid!"

"I don’t have your talent as a Pharmacist. So, if I want to go further on the path of Martial Arts, I need to prove my worth!"

Gu An confessed his inner thoughts.

His Martial Arts Cultivation had improved rapidly during his time in the Merak Sacred Land. But if he wanted to progress even further, he would need more support from the Merak Saintess.

He had already used up a great deal of the elixirs and Spirit Medicines he’d brought with him from the Cyan Yuan Sect. The rate of consumption only increased as his Martial Arts Cultivation rose.

If he wanted to continue improving at a rapid pace, he had to rely on the Merak Saintess. Naturally, a time like this was the perfect opportunity to demonstrate his value.

Braving the dangers of the Demon Cave to fight the Earth Demon Alien Race alongside her would naturally make a much deeper and more memorable impression on the Merak Saintess.

In contrast, if he stayed behind at Chiyu Peak and the Pill Pavilion to handle logistics, he would still earn merit, but it wouldn’t be nearly as conspicuous.

As the former Sect Leader of the Cyan Yuan Sect, Gu An understood these matters perfectly and naturally had to make the best choice for himself.

He was well aware of the danger, but he also knew that with risk came opportunity.

It was just like in the Purple Void Secret Realm; he had seized that opportunity to align himself with the Merak Saintess. That was why he was now faring so well in the Merak Sacred Land, with his Martial Arts Cultivation improving by leaps and bounds.

And now that he wanted more, he naturally had to take more risks.

Moreover, Gu An was keenly aware of the difference between himself and Yang Chan. All Yang Chan had to do was display his talent as a Pharmacist, and he would never lack for Cultivation Resources or the Merak Saintess’s favor.

He was different. If he didn’t prove himself when an opportunity like this arose, he could easily be replaced later. By then, it would be difficult for him to obtain more Cultivation Resources and continue to rapidly improve his Martial Arts Cultivation.

And so, he had to venture into the Demon Cave!