Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 1865 - 1854: First Grade Dao Mark

Under the refinement of Pill Fire, the medicinal materials gradually turned into a golden liquid.According to the previous alchemy steps, Ning Fan needed to use Pill Qi to solidify the liquid completely.

But this time, Ning Fan paused at this step.

"Although I'm not confident of success, I must at least try."

Staring at the bright full moon, Ning Fan emptied his mind, letting his consciousness drift far away.

"The essence of the sun and moon is the Yin Yang Qi, representing the power of creation in the universe. The spirit pills must not lack heavenly assistance."

With this thought, Ning Fan let out a low shout, "Rise!"

The golden liquid slowly floated into the air, gradually forming a round shape wrapped in Pill Qi.

At the same time, an invisible light from the sky enveloped the liquid.

At this moment, Ning Fan used his spiritual power as a bridge to channel the lunar Yin Qi into the liquid.

"Has it worked?"

Ning Fan stared intently at the sky, where a jade-white Elixir was rotating slowly.

With a thought, the Elixir flew straight into Ning Fan's hand.

"This is the true First Grade Spirit Pill."

Ning Fan's eyes sparkled with delight as he looked at the Elixir in his hand, pure jade-white, crystal clear, emanating a faint exotic fragrance.

Just by taking a sniff, Ning Fan felt a surge of Spiritual Energy entering his being.

Upon closer inspection of the Elixir's surface, a faint silver line was visible.

Recalling the alchemy techniques of the Xuan Tian Sect, Ning Fan immediately realized that this silver line represented a First Grade Tao Pattern.

Tao Patterns derive from the transformation of Yin Yang Qi and somewhat represent certain rules of the universe.

Tao Patterns are divided into grades, with First Grade being the lowest and Ninth Grade the highest. A Ninth Grade pill would have nine Tao Patterns.

Only true Spirit Pills appear with Tao Patterns.

This was why Ning Fan had always claimed failure before.

Without Tao Patterns, the Elixir only had medicinal properties but no spiritual essence.

Except in rare situations like combat or secluded breakthroughs where Spiritual Energy is desperately needed,

Spirit Pills in the cultivation world are not specifically used to replenish Spiritual Energy.

Almost all Elixirs have a Qi-replenishing function.

Cultivators prefer to create Spirit Pills with special purposes.

Such as healing, calming the mind, or enhancing spiritual strength.

Every alchemist, with different cultivation levels, alchemical formulas, and understanding of the Great Taoist Magic Principles, creates distinct Elixirs.

The specific differences manifest in the Tao Patterns.

Different Tao Patterns mean different attributes of the Elixir.

For instance, a Fire Attribute Elixir has a red line as its Tao Pattern. Consuming it enhances communication with Spiritual Fire, enabling stronger Five Element fire-based Taoist Techniques.

Pills are divided into nine grades, and so are Tao Patterns.

But not all Elixirs have added Tao Patterns.

Each Tao Pattern symbolizes a principle of the Great Taoist Magic, albeit a faint one, but crafting it is no easy feat.

In fact, unless a cultivator specializes in alchemy, it is difficult to create Elixirs with Tao Patterns. Most are pseudo Spirit Pills.

For Ning Fan to create a First Grade Tao Pattern on his first successful alchemy attempt is quite lucky.

Without a specific alchemy formula, the Elixirs Ning Fan currently produces only have the effect of replenishing Spiritual Energy.

However, the emergence of this Tao Pattern elevated the quality of this Qi Replenishing Pill several levels.

Not only does the Elixir store more abundant Spiritual Energy, making it easier to absorb and refine, but even a mortal would not have their meridians overwhelmed by the potent medicinal power.

This is the benefit brought by the Tao Pattern.

Legend has it that mortals who consume Spirit Pills with Tao Patterns can ascend to high celestial realms instantly. Otherwise, the sheer medicinal power alone could cause death.

Even among First Grade Spirit Pills, those with Tao Patterns are valued at least five times more than those without.

Moreover, the higher the pill's grade, the greater the value difference.

According to Taixu Sect's General Code, any Spirit Pill capable of having a First Grade Tao Pattern is worthy of being crafted by a First Grade Alchemist.

Such talents are highly sought after by many sects.

In the cultivation world, alchemists hold an esteemed status.

No one dares to truly offend an alchemist,

because you can never know how many allies or patrons they have behind them.

The vast majority of alchemists are honored guests and worshipped by major sects.

"Who knew I was such a genius, creating a pill with a Tao Pattern on the first try."

Thinking of this, Ning Fan's eyebrows lifted with joy as he resumed alchemy following this initial success.

It seemed all his luck was exhausted in the first attempt.

Although he never produced another charred bean-like Qi Replenishing Pill during subsequent alchemy,

he didn't manage to produce another Spirit Pill with a Tao Pattern either.

It wasn't until Ning Fan was crafting the final pill that a second Tao Pattern appeared.

"Nothing is ever that easy."

Looking at the only two Elixirs in his hand, Ning Fan's eyes were filled with complexity.

He finally understood why good alchemists held such a distinguished status.

Looking at the nearly hundred Qi Replenishing Pills in his arms, Ning Fan complained, "Creating a Spirit Pill with a Tao Pattern is such a damn hassle."

Ning Fan didn't understand the alchemy conditions in the cultivation world.

Many highly cultivated alchemists might not see a single Spirit Medicine with a Tao Pattern even after crafting a hundred pills in one furnace.

To have such a high success rate as Ning Fan would indeed be something to laugh at.

After venting, Ning Fan left like the wind without even savoring the First Grade Tao Patterned Spiritual Pill.

Counting tonight's Spirit Pills, Ning Fan had nearly two hundred, and the Jade Gourd could hold over a hundred of them.

Compared to the previous half-finished products, First Grade Spirit Pills' efficacy wouldn't decay as quickly, but they still gradually lose potency.

Unless Ning Fan was willing to discard the old charred beans, he would need to find a Jade Artifact for storage soon.

"If only I had a Storage bracelet."

According to Taixu Sect's General Code, the Storage bracelet is an artifact refining item, common in the Earth Immortal Realm, with people generally owning one, though their effects vary.

However, on Ning Fan's Earth, even the materials to craft it would be difficult to find.

Within two breaths, the previously vanished Ning Fan reappeared.

"It's all a matter of fate, let's see if you have the opportunity."

At the spot where the Elixirs were previously buried, Ning Fan buried ten First Grade Spirit Pills this time.

These Elixirs were naturally prepared for the intelligent Silver Fox.

Originally, Ning Fan wanted to secretly leave some Elixirs for Taoist Fire Dragon.

If he hadn't read the Taixu Sect's General Code, he might have gifted them secretly.

But doing so now would feel disingenuous.

"Next time, I'll just give them openly."

After some thought, Ning Fan gave up.

Not long after Ning Fan left, a beautiful girl in a white gauze dress appeared in the area where medicinal herbs were cultivated.

The girl walked barefoot, step by step, towards a certain place.