Chapter 768 - 673: Lives as Worthless as Weeds, a Heart of Awe

"Everyone’s circumstances are different, so naturally, so are their choices."

"Ultimately, you have to walk your own path."

Yang Chan watched Gu An leave, a thoughtful look on his face.

In truth, Gu An’s choice was the one most Martial Artists in this world would make. It was the only way to climb the ladder.

There was no such thing as just lying down and giving up.

When danger came, those who chose to lie down were the first to die. They were weak, with no power to resist.

Just look at the first group the Merak Sacred Land was sending into the Demon Cave. They were nothing but bait, sent into the most dangerous position, and their cultivation was generally low.

Choosing to take it easy came with a price, especially in this chaotic era where human life was treated like dirt.

The Pill Formula for the Recovery Spirit Pill was now in Yang Chan’s hands, and the Spiritual Materials needed for the alchemy had already been delivered to his estate. It was time for him to begin attempting to refine the Recovery Spirit Pill.

According to Gu An, the Merak Sacred Land had already sent people into the Demon Cave, but it was just a small group—an advance party.

They wouldn’t venture deep inside. Instead, they would remain near the damaged Bloodline Sacrifice Array, apparently to act as bait.

The Merak Saintess and the main force would enter later, waiting for the right moment. This meant Yang Chan had to use this time to refine as many Recovery Spirit Pills as he could. The more Elixirs, the better.

Gu An didn’t linger at Yuanqing Courtyard, wanting to give Yang Chan more time for alchemy. Of course, he also needed to get back to Chiyu Peak.

After all, Gu An was the Hall Master of the Chiyu Peak Medicine Hall. Since he planned to follow the Merak Saintess into the Demon Cave, he had to get things in order at the Medicine Hall first. He couldn’t just leave and let the place descend into chaos.

Furthermore, he needed to choose a successor.

If he died in the Demon Cave, his chosen successor would take his place. If he returned alive, then of course, nothing would change.

No one who entered the Demon Cave could guarantee they would return alive. The Merak Sacred Land’s stance was especially firm this time; they were determined to completely eradicate the scourge of the Earth Demon Alien Race. This made the expedition all the more dangerous.

The only help Yang Chan could offer Gu An was to refine this batch of Recovery Spirit Pills.

’As for entering the Demon Cave myself, I have no such intention. I know how treacherous that place is. Even a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster might not make it out in one piece. And given the Merak Sacred Land’s determination this time, even experts at the Blood Exchange Martial Saint Level are going to make a move.’

’I’m only at the Second Bone Marrow Cleansing. Against a Blood Exchange Martial Saint, I’d have no power to resist at all.’

Carrying the Pill Formula and Spiritual Materials, Yang Chan entered the Alchemy Room.

"Have you ever refined a Recovery Spirit Pill?"

Inside the Alchemy Room, Princess Lan Yue had just finished retrieving an Elixir from a furnace when she heard Yang Chan’s voice.

Lately, Princess Lan Yue had been spending most of her time in the Alchemy Room, constantly honing her Alchemy Ability.

Back at the Cyan Yuan Sect, she had needed to use the sect’s Earth Fire Institute to practice alchemy, which meant she could only do so when Yang Chan took her there. It wasn’t very convenient. Moreover, she spent much of that time observing Yang Chan’s techniques, so she didn’t get to practice very often herself.

But here at the Pill Pavilion’s Yuanqing Courtyard in the Merak Sacred Land, there were no such restrictions. She could enter the Alchemy Room whenever she pleased. Any Spiritual Materials she needed were available, as long as she told Yang Chan in advance. Since Yang Chan often had other matters to attend to, she actually ended up using the Alchemy Room more than he did.

She wasn’t startled by his voice. A sound always chimed at the entrance when someone entered. Besides, now that her Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the Inner Master realm, her five senses were much sharper, and she had already heard him come in.

"I haven’t, but I’ve watched my master refine one before," Princess Lan Yue said, shaking her head.

"The refining process isn’t too difficult, about on par with a Five Revolutions Nourishing Organ Pill. But producing a high-quality one takes real skill."

"Are you going to refine a Recovery Spirit Pill now, Pharmacist Yang?"

She had rarely seen Yang Chan refine Healing Elixirs and had the impression he wasn’t very interested in them. ’So why the sudden interest in this type of Elixir?’

"That’s right."

"The Holy Land has suddenly decided to move against the Earth Demon Alien Race in the Demon Cave. They want to completely wipe out that scourge."

"The Merak Saintess has ordered the refining of Recovery Spirit Pills, so they sent me the Pill Formula and Spiritual Materials to do just that."

Yang Chan nodded, explaining the situation directly to Princess Lan Yue.

Princess Lan Yue’s main sources of information within the Merak Sacred Land were Yang Chan and Han Bingyu. Since she also spent most of her time in the Alchemy Room, she was often slow to learn of new developments.

Yang Chan himself had only just learned of the Merak Sacred Land’s decision. Princess Lan Yue, busy with her alchemy, would have had even less opportunity to hear the news.

"It seems this is related to that damaged Bloodline Sacrifice Array in the Demon Cave you mentioned before, Pharmacist Yang."

Princess Lan Yue was surprised, but she quickly connected the dots, recalling the matter of the Bloodline Sacrifice Array.

’Something so sudden must have a trigger,’ she thought. By analyzing the information she had, she was able to deduce a few things.

"With your Alchemy Ability, Pharmacist Yang, refining the Recovery Spirit Pill should be no problem. You’ll have it done in no time."

"I remember, when my master was refining this Elixir..."

"That’s all I can recall for now. When you attempt the refinement, Pharmacist Yang, I’ll watch. Perhaps it will jog my memory."