Precisely because the raw materials are of high quality, Qin Feng naturally assumed these pills were superior to ordinary Tianren Pills. How could one prove this? It was actually quite simple—just take one and demonstrate that it is neither toxic nor significantly enhances a cultivator's cultivation. Lin Caivai carefully poured out several dozen pills and placed them on a piece of silk. The pale yellow Tianren Pills emitted a gentle energy ripple, further enhancing their already refined elegance. He picked one up and was about to toss it into his mouth when Lin, the beautiful woman, quickly stopped him, saying, "Let's send them to the lab for testing first. It might not be safe to consume them directly." "What could possibly go wrong?" He insisted, tossing the pill into his mouth and savoring it as he spoke. "The herbs come from our own medicinal garden, and the pills are prepared by my own wife. Could they possibly be toxic?" "Well, I'm just concerned about any adverse effects," she explained.
"Don't worry, everything will be fine." Qin Sha waved his hand. He had already sensed the refined spiritual energy emanating from his stomach cavity, surging into the nearest meridians, merging seamlessly with the existing spiritual energy flowing within, and swiftly rushing toward his dantian. Effective! This was the best proof—any elixir beneficial to cultivation would naturally generate spiritual energy, a well-established principle. Closing his eyes, he began carefully examining the energy. As pure as the spiritual energy produced during dual cultivation, it was far more refined than that absorbed from natural environments. Judging by the quantity, a single Tianren Elixir could directly elevate a cultivator below the Hua Zhen stage by one level—truly a celestial elixir. Of course, for a master at the Yuan Sheng stage, such as himself, it would likely take hundreds of these elixirs to advance from superior to peak rank. Yet one must remember that each step forward for advanced cultivators requires immense effort and spans a long duration.
The once-peak True Human cultivator himself is the perfect example—after closing his quarters for over three centuries, he still failed to secure his final ascension opportunity. His most direct assessment: the qi not only was exceptionally refined but also abundant in quantity. Upon opening his eyes, he saw Lin Nu, eager to find out the answer. He chuckled and said, "I'm truly helpless to announce a message that's utterly unacceptable: the Tianren Pill you've prepared is simply... too powerful!" "Really?" Lin Caiwei had always been confident in her alchemical skills, though this was the first time she followed the exact recipes from the celestial alchemical family, with no errors in the process—yet she still harbored a touch of concern. Hearing his words, her heart, which had been suspended in suspense, finally settled. She jumped with joy and ended up hanging onto Qin Shao.
Qin smiled lightly and decided to celebrate in the most direct way—he used his skill of unraveling clothes, transforming Lin Caiwei’s outer garment into fluttering butterflies...
If they could just win a little each time, that would be acceptable. But if they keep losing completely, yet still showing no sign of waning enthusiasm—how can the Chen family have such odd mother-son pairings? Though he thought this internally, he didn’t let it show. Instead, he replied, "My son has been performing quite well lately. Aside from a few minor setbacks at home, he's otherwise quite commendable."
"Good," said Fei-jie, nodding. "After all, our Chen family is large and well-established. We don’t mind if the son keeps losing. You shouldn’t feel too distressed—there’s always so much stored in the warehouses that will eventually go moldy. It’s better to let him lose now, at least so people know we, the Xianhu Palace, have solid foundations."
Regarding this line of reasoning, Juhua Uncle rarely had anything but contempt.
A figure flew past from outside, directly heading toward the side treasure vault. Juhua Uncle blinked in surprise: "Another one! What’s he up to now?"
Just as he was about to step out, Fei-jie caught his ear firmly, causing him to wince and only open his mouth
"What did I just say to you—have you been listening?" she asked sharply.
The elder hurried to say, "Of course not! Even if my son empties the entire treasury, I wouldn't mind the slightest frown, since my own son can still bring in even more treasures. But Fei Fei, our family's secret recipe is also stored there—what if he takes it out and gives it to someone else?"
Fei Fei narrowed her eyes, "Impossible! I know my son well—he wouldn't do something so reckless! If he did, the whole Chen family would surely be struck by heaven's thunder and lightning!"
Boom! Boom!
The sound of thunder on a dry summer day rang out. The couple looked at each other in astonishment—was it indeed a sign from heaven?
Tao Tao placed the book into a finely crafted redwood chest, brushed off the dust from his hands, and murmured to himself, "As long as we're careful, it won't be discovered! From now on, I won't mention Qin Feng—I'll keep Chen family's recipe a secret... Ah, parents, when did you arrive? Why didn't you give us any advance notice?"
"... Including Qin Feng, everyone in the family has joined the elixir-making endeavor, with Lin Caivwei at the helm. Others either handle the processing of medicinal herbs or deliver vital spiritual energy at crucial moments. Thanks to everyone's efforts, within just one day, they produced hundreds of Tianren Elixirs—each of excellent quality. Standing at the table, where twenty-some bottles were neatly arranged, Qin Wen took a sip and said, 'I really want to know whether these elixirs can actually produce a cultivator who achieves transcendence. Why don't we give it a try?' The young women all stared at him with puzzled expressions. Ling blinked her large eyes and asked, 'Husband, who do you want to make the test subject?' *Cough*... Shouldn't it be more direct? Isn't it perfectly fine to be the test subject? His gaze settled on Liu Su, the last one to become a cultivator, and he said, 'Su Su, you'll be the one.' 'Why me?"
"The beautiful senior sister said, 'It should have been Hu-jun. She's actually the first among our sisters to become a cultivator, and she's our senior leader—she's the most suitable choice.' Mei Hui was about to object, but Qin Shao firmly stated, 'It's you. Get ready right away.'"