CHAPTER 192: CHAPTER 191 REGAINING DAOXIN (THIRD UPDATE, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE)

One must have self-awareness in life.

At first, he was also called a genius, establishing his Foundation at fifty, and was favored by an Elder of the Dan Yang Sect, gaining some fame in the Lu Family.

But later, he came to an understanding.

He was merely considered a genius in the Lu Family, just a common character in the vast Chu Country.

Only those with Dual Spirit Root, Anomalous Spirit Root, or special constitutions are worthy of being called geniuses.

Later becoming a Purple Mansion, he was only of the Lower Grade, with less than a one percent chance of achieving the Golden Core.

"The Spirit Cleansing Lotus would be wasted on me!"

The Grand Elder directly refused, saying, "You should take it. Upon reaching the Purple Mansion Realm, relying solely on absorbing Spiritual Qi, your cultivation speed will be very, very slow. It’s best to take more Elixirs. But Elixirs can cause Elixir Poisoning, damaging the body; the Fourth Grade Spirit Cleansing Lotus is greatly beneficial to you!"

"I have another Spirit Cleansing Lotus!"

Lu Xuanji said.

"You can give this one to Wanyi. Wanyi is your Dao Companion, and she has a Dual Spirit Root, perfect for the Spirit Cleansing Lotus!" the Grand Elder refused again.

"In this adventure, I obtained three Spirit Cleansing Lotuses, one for me, one for the Grand Elder, and one for Wanyi!" Lu Xuanji said with a smile, "I’ve heard that the Grand Elder has been living quite comfortably in recent years, has taken three female cultivators as concubines, and now has fifteen concubines in his quarters with hundreds of sons and daughters."

"But in terms of cultivation, the Grand Elder is only at the Second Layer of the Purple Mansion, which is rather lacking."

"The Grand Elder should not be lost in female charms, but should focus on cultivation. I know the Grand Elder’s talent is a bit lacking, with only a one percent chance of reaching the Golden Core, but even with a low chance, there’s a sliver of hope. I hope the Grand Elder won’t give up!"

"During this time outside, I’ve come across some opportunities. If the Grand Elder can take advantage of them, there’s a two-layer chance of reaching the Golden Core’s creation!"

Lu Xuanji spoke of the opportunities he found in the True Monarch’s Cave Mansion in Zhao Family Village, just as he was about to discuss the treasures he acquired in the mansion.

"Hold it!"

The Grand Elder said, "I don’t want to hear about the harvest in the mansion or any treasures. Sometimes, keeping secrets from each other gives a sense of security."

"Don’t tell me, and don’t tell your Dao Companion either!"

Lu Xuanji nodded and said, "Understood. Grand Elder, I’ve gained some benefits in the mansion, which I can share with you. I hope the Grand Elder won’t give up on himself but will persist in cultivation."

Cultivating Immortality is an elimination match.

Many Cultivators walk along but see no direction ahead, so they choose to give up.

They begin indulging in earthly pleasures and mortal world joys.

It’s like the Grand Elder, a Lower Grade Purple Mansion with poor aptitude, having an extremely low chance of attaining the Golden Core, and seeing no hope for the future. He then chose to manage clan affairs or get lost in charms, gradually giving up cultivation.

Spending less time on cultivation.

After reaching the Purple Mansion Realm, it has been one hundred twenty years, yet only reaching the Second Layer of the Purple Mansion.

Lu Xuanji was quite dissatisfied and persuaded him to firm his desire for the Dao, not to give up.

The Grand Elder said, "I still have two hundred years of lifespan left, is that enough?"

"It is enough, even a salted fish needs dreams, just in case it succeeds!" Lu Xuanji said, "Opportunities are always reserved for those who don’t give up; if the Grand Elder chooses to give up, there truly won’t be a single chance!"

The Grand Elder Hai Feisi said, "The clan’s annual income is limited, and after eliminating various expenses, not much is left for you; if we add you, me, and Wanyi, it’s impossible to support three Purple Mansion Cultivators. The clan cannot practice egalitarianism. Some people are destined to be abandoned."

Resources are limited, even though the Lu Family seems prosperous now, it’s still tight.

In resource allocation, priority is given to those with great talent and comprehension; those with poor talent and comprehension, with capped potential, are not abandoned but given very little resources.

It seems unfair, but where on earth is everything fair?

"In a few years, Third Grade Spirit Medicine will mature, and then Elixirs can be taken, speeding up cultivation." Lu Xuanji said, "I can’t guarantee much about other things, but I can guarantee the Grand Elder will reach the Ninth Layer of the Purple Mansion in his lifetime!"

"As for the Golden Core, I haven’t reached it yet, so I won’t boast for now!"

The Grand Elder smiled and said, "Among Purple Mansion Cultivators in the world, less than one in ten thousand might reach the Ninth Layer of the Purple Mansion; such a promise is a bit grand."

After this persuasion, the Grand Elder realized.

Soon after, he became pure-hearted and free from desires, and started abstaining from indulgence.

No longer lost in charms, but focused on cultivation.

Two years later, the Pure Yang Grass matured.

The quantity was not much, only two plants.

After harvesting these Spirit Medicines, subsequent replanting was necessary for sustainable development.

"Grand Elder, you refine the pills first, I’ll learn from observing and then I’ll refine them later!"

"This is Pure Yang Grass!"

Lu Xuanji handed over a piece of Pure Yang Grass, smiling.

"Alright!"

Receiving the Pure Yang Grass, the Grand Elder’s arm trembled with excitement.

The price of Pure Yang Grass is only forty thousand Spirit Stones.

The price isn’t high, but it’s scarce in the market, nowhere to buy.

In the market, only Pure Yang Pills are sold, not Pure Yang Grass.

Receiving the Pure Yang Grass, he gathered other materials, ignited the Earth Fire, and the Grand Elder began alchemy.

Among many materials for the Pure Yang Pill, Pure Yang Grass is the main ingredient, the most expensive and rare; as for other auxiliary materials, not only are they easy to obtain but also inexpensive.

The total cost of all materials is fifty thousand Spirit Stones.

As the Earth Fire burned, the Grand Elder started raising the furnace temperature and began warming the furnace.

When the furnace temperature reached a certain point, he added an auxiliary material, controlling the flame temperature to refine it into a medicinal liquid; then, one by one, he placed materials into the furnace. The last material to be added was the Pure Yang Grass.

During the alchemy process, it was smooth and exquisite.

Like appreciating a work of art.

Watching, Lu Xuanji’s eyes flashed with joy.

Practice makes perfect!

Alchemy relies on talent and, secondly, on skill.

The Grand Elder may not have a great talent for alchemy, but his skill is superb, handling medicinal power perfectly.

Meanwhile, his mobile device was recording, documenting, and analyzing.

The alchemy process was slow and orderly.

After seven days and nights, the Earth Fire extinguished.

Upon opening the lid of the pill furnace, three Pure Yang Pills flew out instantly.

"Three Pure Yang Pills, Lower Grade, decent!"

The Grand Elder smiled.

This alchemy attempt was not bad, succeeding on the first try, producing three pills.