"By the way, Third Prince, I also need to procure a batch of spirit herbs. I will pay for these herbs myself. Exchanging these few bottles of spirit pills for Spirit Crystals should be more than enough."
After speaking, Ye Yunfei took out five bottles of Fourth-Grade Spirit Pills and handed them to the Third Prince. Simultaneously, he also produced a sheet of paper densely packed with the names of various spirit herbs and handed it over.
*Hiss!*
Seeing the five bottles of spirit pills Ye Yunfei had produced, the Third Prince couldn't help but suck in a cold breath.
"Brother Ye, are these... all Fourth-Grade Spirit Pills?!"
The Third Prince said, stunned.
"Indeed. They are all Fourth-Grade Spirit Pills. I'll trouble the Third Prince to send someone immediately to help me purchase these spirit herbs."
Ye Yunfei stated.
"Alright, I'll send someone to take care of it at once!"
The Third Prince took a deep breath, his eyes filled with boundless astonishment and delight. He no longer harbored any doubts about Ye Yunfei's alchemy skill and was finally completely reassured.
Even for the imperial household of the empire, it would be difficult to produce so many Fourth-Grade Spirit Pills at once. Yet, Ye Yunfei could casually produce them, seemingly effortless and ordinary. This indicated one thing: these Fourth-Grade Spirit Pills must have been refined by Ye Yunfei himself!
"Brother Ye, getting to know you might be the most fortunate thing in my life. In the future, if I can ascend to the throne, I will definitely use all my power to ensure the Ye Family of Yuanyue City becomes the greatest clan of the Great Qin Empire!"
The Third Prince declared.
"Then I must first thank the Third Prince for his kind intentions."
Ye Yunfei said lightly.
In Ye Yunfei's mind, he was not content with the Ye Family merely becoming the greatest clan of the Great Qin Empire. His aim was for them to become the greatest clan of the entire Eastern Region, or even the entire continent! Therefore, Ye Yunfei merely smiled faintly at the Third Prince's promise.
"Third Prince, I will return to rest now."
Ye Yunfei said, then left the side hall and returned to the three-story building where he was staying.
Over half a day later.
The Third Prince sent someone with a massive batch of spirit herbs. The quantity was so large it was worth several million Spirit Crystals, and among them were many herbs suitable for refining Fifth-Grade Spirit Pills!
"Hu Miao, I will now refine a batch of Heavenly Demon Pills for you."
Ye Yunfei said to Hu Miao.
"Thank you, Master! With the Heavenly Demon Pills, I'm confident I can quickly restore my strength to the Saint Realm! When that time comes, the entire Great Qin Empire will prostrate at your feet!"
Hu Miao was extremely excited.
Above the Profound Realm lay the Saint Realm. For small empires like the Great Qin Empire, the strongest were merely experts at the Profound Realm. A single Saint Realm expert could indeed effortlessly crush the entire Great Qin Empire.
"A mere Saint Realm is worthy of such excitement? Truly no ambition."
Ye Yunfei shook his head and laughed.
Inside the room.
Ye Yunfei took out the Pill Cauldron and a large pile of spirit herbs, stacked like a small mountain around him. The Heavenly Demon Pill was a Fifth-Grade Spirit Pill. Ye Yunfei had long wanted to refine it for Hu Miao to take. Only now, having come to the Imperial City, had he finally managed to purchase enough materials to refine it.
"Huang Lao, I'll give you a Fifth-Grade pill formula. Please refine it."
Ye Yunfei said aloud.
After their relationship had grown closer, Ye Yunfei addressed Huang Shang as Huang Lao as a sign of respect.
Inside the Pill Cauldron, the figure of an old man emerged. It was Huang Shang.
"No problem! I haven't refined a single pill in over a hundred years. I've long missed the days of pill refining dearly. Now, I can finally refine pills again!"
Excitement showed on Huang Shang's face.
Ye Yunfei pointed a finger. A stream of information composed of Soul Power flew into the Pill Cauldron, transforming into numerous tiny characters that floated before Huang Shang. It was precisely the formula for the Heavenly Demon Pill.
"This is the Fifth-Grade Heavenly Demon Pill, but it seems somewhat different from the formula I've seen before?"
Huang Shang glanced at the formula, revealing a look of confusion.
"Compared to the Heavenly Demon Pill formulas I've come across before, this one is far more sophisticated!"
After studying it for a moment, Huang Shang's expression became one of shock.
"This is the true formula for the Heavenly Demon Pill. Most of what circulates in the world is incomplete or not passed down."
Ye Yunfei stated.
"There is also a formula for the Soul-Stabilizing Pill here, suitable for you. The required spirit herbs have all been purchased as well. You can refine it yourself."
Ye Yunfei flicked his finger, and another pill formula flew into the Pill Cauldron, hovering before Huang Shang.
"Soul-Stabilizing Pill! Thank you!"
Huang Shang stared at the formula before him, trembling with excitement.
The Soul Power contained within his remnant soul was being consumed more and more. This was precisely the time when he needed replenishment the most. This kind of Soul-Stabilizing Pill was undoubtedly timely assistance for him.
"Very well, Huang Lao. I'll trouble you with this."
After giving his instructions, Ye Yunfei withdrew.
This room was specifically left for Huang Shang to refine pills in.
"This young man is my benefactor. Perhaps, one day in the future, he truly can help me rebuild a physical body!"
Huang Shang watched Ye Yunfei's departing back, feeling deeply moved within.
Then.
Above the Pill Cauldron, a faint shadow slowly materialized.
"My Pill Cauldron can finally refine pills again. Unseal for me!"
Huang Shang uttered softly.
As his voice fell.
*Hong, hong...*
A thunderous rumble erupted from within the Pill Cauldron. Beams of dazzling yellow runes shot skyward, illuminating every corner of the room. Then, the entire Pill Cauldron began to emit a brilliant radiance. Countless runes related to the Dao of Alchemy manifested on the cauldron's surface, appearing utterly divine and mysterious.
In the neighboring room, Ye Yunfei perceived this scene and smiled lightly.
Ye Yunfei knew that Huang Shang had sealed this Pill Cauldron using a secret technique, causing it to appear ordinary. That was why it had passed through many hands over time before finally ending up with Ye Yunfei.
Since Huang Shang was an Eighth-Grade Alchemist, Ye Yunfei trusted him to handle the pill refinement and no longer paid attention.
Inside the room, Ye Yunfei began to contemplate his own cultivation.
"For me, cultivating in Spiritual Energy is not an issue. If I so wished, I could directly break through to the Heaven Realm right now. Furthermore, achieving a breakthrough to the Profound Realm within a short period wouldn't be difficult either.
However, the speed of breakthroughs in my Spiritual Energy realm is not what I pursue. What I seek is to lay the most solid foundation of spiritual power and forge a supreme root. Only then might my future achievements become higher.
At the same time, while cultivating spiritual power, I must also temper my body, forging a peerless physical vessel in this world, and even cultivate the legendary body-based supernatural abilities, reaching the realm where the body attains divine comprehension. Only then, in my next Deity Ascension Tribulation, will I possess the means to face the heavenly tribulation with a smile."
Ye Yunfei muttered to himself in the room.
Having experienced a Deity Ascension Tribulation once, Ye Yunfei now understood cultivation more profoundly. For this lifetime of cultivation, Ye Yunfei had already planned a very clear cultivation path for himself.
After some thought, Ye Yunfei began cultivating the Nine-Yang Scripture.
*Hong long long...*
The Spiritual Energy between heaven and earth reacted, beginning to converge continuously toward Ye Yunfei's body.
The spiritual power within Ye Yunfei's body subtly increased. There was even a hint of a breakthrough opportunity. However, since Ye Yunfei did not seek a breakthrough, he employed a secret technique to forcibly suppress that opportunity, keeping his Spiritual Energy realm stable at Late Stage Earth Realm.