Imperial Cultivation-Chapter 1199 - 1195: Consumption

Chu Zhiyuan and Huang Zhengyang drifted outwards, sensing the water underneath as they moved.

The strange creature continuously changed its position, elusive and unpredictable.

He was intensely curious but wasn’t in a rush to explore. He could come back later; the strange beast wouldn’t flee, having been suppressed here for countless years.

This time’s harvest was already significant enough.

Although he didn’t obtain more Undying Golden Essence, he acquired the essential formula for it.

He had already perused the booklet, which elaborated on the sacrificial refining method for Undying Golden Essence with great clarity.

This method was far more advanced than his own refining method.

If he had obtained this method earlier, his Golden Sword would have advanced further by now.

Huang Zhengyang chuckled, "Brother Chu, wasn’t this trip worthwhile?"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Thank you, Brother Huang!"

"No need for such formality between us!" Huang Zhengyang waved his hand with a smile, "With this Lifespan Extension Pill, I feel at ease."

Previously, he was constantly struggling and hesitating.

The Court’s reward, this Lifespan Extension Pill, had to be obtained to extend his mother’s life.

Yet, the true recipient of this Lifespan Extension Pill should have been Chu Zhiyuan.

If not for Chu Zhiyuan’s subsequent assistance, he would have had to secure the Lifespan Extension Pill at any cost, even against his conscience.

However, Chu Zhiyuan’s repeated assistance made him increasingly uneasy, his guilt growing deeper.

Now, this knot in his heart was completely untied, and everyone was happy.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Doesn’t the Court have quite a few Lifespan Extension Pills?"

"Very few." Huang Zhengyang sighed, "If I were the Director, there might be a chance to obtain one, but I can only blame my position for not being high enough."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Is it because Tongming Grass is hard to find? Nevertheless, shouldn’t they prioritize providing it to the two departments? They are, after all, the ones putting in the most effort."

Huang Zhengyang sighed, "Compared to our two departments, the tributes at the Evil Suppressing Abyss endure more hardship and toil, deserving the compensation of a Lifespan Extension Pill."

"The two departments are also risking their lives," Chu Zhiyuan said.

"But our lives aren’t as valuable as those of the tributes." Huang Zhengyang shook his head, "If something goes wrong at the Evil Suppressing Abyss, the whole world will plunge into chaos."

Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.

It’s an unavoidable reality that the weight of individuals differs.

Suddenly, their surroundings brightened, and they found themselves outside the Evil Suppressing Abyss, atop a mountain peak.

They were about a hundred meters away from their previous jumping-off point, able to see eight experts standing on the peak.

...

They traveled through the night, returning to the Imperial City by early morning the next day.

Throughout the journey, Chu Zhiyuan had already reviewed the booklet several times.

This deepened his understanding of the Golden Sword and provided him with a more profound insight into the Undying Golden Essence.

The wondrous gold from the outer world can gather mental energy, will, and public sentiment.

Furthermore, mental energy, will, and public sentiment can further transform it, enhancing and strengthening it continuously.

More crucially, its undying nature not only withstands the erosion of space but also the erosion of time.

Among all the materials he had encountered throughout history and across worlds, only this Undying Golden Essence possessed such a trait.

With this understanding, he gained deeper insight into the Undying Evil Venerable Statue.

The Undying Evil Venerable Statues he encountered were often merely coated with a layer of Undying Golden Essence powder.

Even so, this was enough to render the statue undying.

If it were made entirely of Undying Golden Essence, even he might not be able to destroy it.

More importantly, such a statue, made from Undying Golden Essence, could gather more spiritual power and will, resulting in unimaginable power.

The mere thought was daunting.

He pondered over whether such an Undying Golden Essence statue could actually exist.

Not having seen it yet doesn’t necessarily mean it doesn’t exist.

If it truly appeared, how would he deal with it?

His mood inexplicably turned heavy, and the elation from obtaining the Lifespan Extension Pill dissipated somewhat.

He parted ways with Huang Zhengyang outside the city gate, heading towards Heavenly Sword Peak, stopping after ten miles.

After a moment, Chu Liezhao appeared, handing a jade bottle to Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan took it, poured one out.

Then he took out another jade bottle from his bosom and poured out the Spirit Pills within.

Two green Spirit Pills.

About the size of dragon eyes and as if carved from deep emerald jade, exuding a gentle luster.

Chu Zhiyuan examined the two Green Pills.

One had a deeper green hue, the other was slightly lighter, but without close inspection, it was hard to distinguish them, as if it were just a trick of the light.

He held one in each hand, closed his eyes without moving, and activated Super Sense to its utmost.

Super Sense fully penetrated the two Spirit Pills, examining every detail inside and out.

After a while, he opened his eyes and examined the two pills.

The one with the deeper green was refined by someone he hired, while the lighter one was obtained from Hu Qixuan.

Different spiritual medicines, through a special refining method, had been fused and transformed.

Transformed into almost identical characteristics.

Under Super Sense, the two were practically indistinguishable, though the greener Lifespan Extension Pill held denser spiritual energy.

So, when I have someone refine it for me, is the effect even stronger?

He thought for a moment and then tossed it into his mouth.

His intuition didn’t sense any danger.

He continuously used Insight to observe the medicinal power dissipate and begin to penetrate his body.

A cool sensation lingered around his internal organs, dividing into three parts: one entered his bloodstream, another into his bones, and the third into his soul.

He carefully felt the impact of these three streams on his body.

The cool sensation fused into his blood and meridians, causing a subtle transformation, as if it had been cleansed.

His meridians also became more resilient.

At the same time, as the cool sensation fused with his bone marrow, they became a bit more transparent.

His soul, after absorbing this cool sensation, was like an oil lamp with added oil, its light becoming brighter.

Chu Zhiyuan carefully sensed its side effects, discovering his heartbeat was speeding up.

His blood circulation accelerated.

An hour later, his blood circulation returned to normal, and his heart became more powerful and steady.

He naturally realized that his lifespan had been extended by at least thirty years.

He hadn’t reached the Nine Transitions yet; taking the Lifespan Extension Pill truly had an effect.

However, the effect wasn’t that significant.

He already knew that the higher the cultivation, the lesser the effect of the Lifespan Extension Pill.

By the time he reached the Nine Transitions, it would have no effect; at the Eighth Transition, extending life by thirty years was already remarkable.

He nodded in satisfaction.

It seems this newly refined Lifespan Extension Pill was indeed fine and could be safely given to his parents. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

The earlier the Lifespan Extension Pill is taken, the better the effect, not only extending life but also slowing aging.

He was eager to return to Prince Qing Mansion and have his parents take this pill.

With a thought, he took action.

The next moment, he appeared in his small courtyard within Prince Qing Mansion.

The scene of the Prince Mansion appeared in his mind.

King Qing Chu Minghou was not in the mansion; Princess Bai Ningshuang was strumming her zither in a pavilion by the lake in the back garden.

A few colorful-clothed maids were serving by her side.

His younger sister, Chu Yi, and Li Suyue were practicing martial arts in her courtyard, wearing combat uniforms, both strong and graceful, exuding heroic spirit, as usual.

The next moment, he appeared inside Chu Yi’s courtyard.

Upon seeing him, the two women stopped their Sword Postures.

Li Suyue gave a bashful smile, her jade face reddening as she cupped her hands in salute.

Chu Yi pouted, "Big brother, what’s the matter now?"

His clone, disguised as himself, had just shared breakfast; he felt no different than if he were there.

Chu Zhiyuan took out a Jade Bottle from his bosom and handed it to her, "For you."

"What is it?" Chu Yi floated over lightly, took the Jade Bottle, and opened it.

Seeing the jade-like Elixir Pills, she curiously brought them up to her nose and sniffed, instantly feeling invigorated.

She exclaimed in surprise, "Spirit Pills!"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Lifespan Extension Pill, you try one."

Even though his Super Sense Insight revealed no issue with the Lifespan Extension Pill, he still wanted Chu Yi to try it first.

After all, Chu Yi’s cultivation was stronger; if there were any danger, she would be more resilient, and he could save her in time.

"Phoenix Immortal Pill type? How much lifespan can it extend?"

As she was speaking, she tossed it into her small mouth and even chewed.

A moment later, her almond eyes widened, and she exclaimed in surprise, "Whoa, such strong medicinal power!"

Her combat uniform puffed up, her bright eyes shot out a gleam, her aura significantly enhanced, and the aura of a Grandmaster surged skyward.

Her forehead soon beaded with sweat, followed by an odd odor wafting out.

Detecting this, unable to bear it, she spun around and dashed inside.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said to Li Suyue, "Suyue, you try one as well."

"Yes." Li Suyue nodded gently, "Princely Heir, what season is it over there?"

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Want to Ascend and take a look up there?"

Li Suyue, embarrassed, said, "Just a thought."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "When both of your cultivations are high enough, I’ll take you up there to Ascend and see."

"Really, is that possible?"

"The premise is you both cultivating to a sufficient Realm."

"Yes."

While the two were talking, Chu Yi came running out, her eyes gleaming with excitement, laughing, "My Realm has jumped a level!"

"This thing, one is enough; more has no use," Chu Zhiyuan nodded in satisfaction, "leave the remaining one for Suyue."

"Hee hee, big brother, you’re so generous," Chu Yi said.

Chu Zhiyuan waved his hand, "I’m leaving."

With that, he vanished in a flash.