Chapter 835: Refining the Water Element Core Golden Pill (9000 Extra Votes Bonus)

As soon as Chen Mobai appeared in the sky above Mount Tianpeng, Qing Nu came to greet him. Her eyes sparkled with joy; the lingering sadness from their separation vanished, replaced only by the happiness of their reunion.

"You're back," Qing Nu whispered, gently suppressing her excited emotions.

Chen Mobai smiled and nodded, flying over on his Taiyi Five Smoke Robe and intertwining his fingers with Qing Nu's. The five-colored mist gently rippled in mid-air, like light brocade dancing in the wind, or a nimble boat swaying gracefully.

After sharing their affections, the two arrived at the summit of Mount Tianpeng. The gentle mountain breeze fluttered their clothes, and combined with the blooming red leaves of the five-cornered ancient maple, it created a picturesque scene.

"This spirit plant has also begun to recover," Chen Mobai said with a smile, embracing Qing Nu as he looked at the five-cornered ancient maple before them.

"Yes, it has gradually absorbed the efficacy of the Myriad Transformation Thunder Water, and I believe restoring it to the fourth stage won't be a problem."

The properties of this five-cornered ancient maple align with Chen Mobai's Pure Yang Scroll, potentially serving as a vessel for "Blossoming in an Instant" in the future and offering him the possibility of achieving God Transformation. That's why Qing Nu had meticulously cared for it during Chen Mobai's absence. Her spiritual plant cultivation skills had earned her a third-grade certificate in the Immortal Sect, and now, after forming her core, she had advanced even further. It was estimated that throughout the Eastern Wilderness, she was only surpassed by the exceptionally talented Zhuo Ming.

"You've worked hard!" Chen Mobai said lovingly to Qing Nu. Afterward, they began sharing their recent experiences.

"Everything went smoothly. Old Ancestor Jinfeng is dead, and I've crushed the Xuanao Dao Palace..."

As Qing Nu listened, she understood that beneath those few brief sentences lay unimaginable bloodshed and turmoil. Though she knew Chen Mobai had a fifth-tier magic weapon for protection, she couldn't help but feel worried and nervous.

"With the 30,000 mu of medicinal fields in Dongyi, you basically won't have to worry about running out of ingredients for your elixirs anymore. Oh, and these..."

Qing Nu had already heard from Luo Xue'er about this greatest gain after annihilating the Xuanao Dao Palace, but she hadn't realized that Chen Mobai had plundered Old Ancestor Jinfeng's storage bag to find such an abundance of fourth-tier mature medicinal ingredients.

"These medicinal ingredients are probably no less than what's stored at the Kongqing Pharmacy of the Jumang Daoist Academy."

Qing Nu took the full storage bag of fourth-tier medicinal ingredients, greatly surprised by the richness of resources in the Tianhe Realm. During her time at the Jumang Daoist Academy, she had interned at the Kongqing Pharmacy and had, for a period, supervised the mature medicinal ingredients stored in the warehouse. After making the comparison, she was filled with awe.

"The harvest of these medicinal ingredients is just average," Chen Mobai said with a smile, taking out the Daoist Scripture Jade Slip from the Heavenly Sea Jellyfish Palace. Qing Nu looked at it with curiosity and soon exclaimed in surprise.

"What a profoundly mysterious elixir system; it mainly uses demon beast inner cores as the primary ingredient!"

Qing Nu's focus was slightly different from Chen Mobai's, but this was because she had only examined the first few fourth-tier elixir recipes.

"Now look at the last three elixir recipes."

Taking Chen Mobai's advice, Qing Nu quickly scanned all the fourth-tier elixir recipes in the Daoist Scripture, then turned to the page detailing the Grand Unity Water Elixir. At this sight, her pupils suddenly constricted, and her mouth fell wide open.

"It's actually an elixir for God Transformation... This realm truly possesses profound foundations!"

It was a long while before Qing Nu finally spoke these words. In the Immortal Sect, there are no elixirs that can aid God Transformation, only the "Spirit-Shocking Melody"; otherwise, cultivators must rely on themselves. Yet in the Tianhe Realm, not only does the Moral Sect possess the Transcendent Saint True Spirit Elixir, but the Jellyfish Palace also has the Grand Unity Three Elixirs. From this alone, their foundation had already surpassed that of the Immortal Sect.

"You should keep this Daoist Scripture and jade slip. You have a Heavenly Water Spirit Root, and these elixirs are perfectly suited for you. In the future, you might even surpass me and achieve God Transformation before I do."

Hearing Chen Mobai's words, Qing Nu immediately shook her head, stating that she belonged to the 'foundation' school and preferred not to rely on elixirs for improvement. Furthermore, the God Transformation realm was incredibly profound; even with elixir aid, an insufficient personal foundation would render it a mere castle in the air, with little practical effect.

"...My cultivation speed certainly won't be as fast as yours."

When Qing Nu finally said this, Chen Mobai burst into laughter, understanding her intentions and letting her have her way.

"This Daoist Scripture and jade slip are merely the second-best gain; the most precious thing is this."

At that moment, Chen Mobai took out a white jade box containing the Grand Abyss Blue Pearl. Qing Nu opened it and, upon seeing its contents, immediately recognized it from the Grand Unity Water Elixir recipe she had just read, which flashed into her mind.

"A fifth-tier treasure pearl! If this were in the Immortal Sect, even the Spirit Venerables of the sea domain would likely be tempted."

Listening to Qing Nu, Chen Mobai took the Grand Abyss Blue Pearl from the box and then asked, "What kind of magic weapon would you like? I'll refine one for you using this."

Hearing this, Qing Nu's heart was filled with sweetness. That Chen Mobai would use a fifth-tier material to refine a magic weapon for her demonstrated his profound affection.

"Anything is fine; I'll like whatever you refine for me."

Qing Nu's words gave Chen Mobai a headache; for an artifact refiner, the most challenging piece to create is one with no specific requirements.

"Then I'll go back and consult with the seniors in the Daoist Academy. Since this will be your destined magic weapon, we certainly can't be careless."

Qing Nu nodded with a sweet smile. Chen Mobai then mentioned he planned to absorb the innate water essence from the Grand Abyss Blue Pearl to enhance his water spirit root and asked Qing Nu for her thoughts.

"That's similar to the effect of the Wood Spirit Talisman. Perhaps it would be better to consult Senior Sister Wenren..."

Qing Nu then revealed something Chen Mobai was unaware of: the fifth-tier Wood Spirit Talisman from the Jumang Daoist Academy contained an innate wood essence, which, when refined by a secret method, could bestow a Heavenly Wood Spirit Root upon a cultivator. If a Wood Spirit Talisman existed, could he perhaps draw a Water Spirit Talisman? This way, after completing his cultivation of the Primordial Dao Fruit, he could pass down this talisman, or even extract that innate water essence again and inject it back into the Grand Abyss Blue Pearl. Learning this opened Chen Mobai's mind to many possibilities. However, its feasibility still needed to be verified by the Immortal Sect.

Qing Nu then discussed the Water Element Core-Forming Elixir; she had already processed all the ingredients but, having never refined this specific elixir before, was waiting for his return. With Chen Mobai's Doushuai Fire available, she would feel confident enough to proceed.

"So when will we refine it?" Chen Mobai asked, realizing that with the Five Elements Sect about to award merits, he would need to prepare Water Element Core-Forming Elixirs for Luo Xue'er and the Water Vein, in addition to the Golden Liquid Jade Elixirs he already possessed. He felt it would be better to refine them sooner rather than later.

"You just returned today, so how about tomorrow?" Qing Nu said, her cheeks slightly flushed, gently biting her crimson lips.

Chen Mobai instantly understood her meaning and immediately poured out his affections for her once more. It wasn't until three days later that the two descended from the summit of Mount Tianpeng.

Qing Nu summoned Yan Shaoyin, Yan Jinye, and the others who had remained there. Although their elixir refining skills weren't top-notch, they were perfectly capable of assisting. When Yan Shaoyin and the others arrived and saw Chen Mobai, they were all greatly surprised and immediately bowed to him, their Sect Master.

"No need for formalities. Today, Qing Nu and I will jointly refine the Water Element Core-Forming Elixir. You all should watch carefully and learn..." Chen Mobai then instructed Yan Shaoyin and the others to follow Qing Nu's lead.

Afterward, everyone entered the elixir refining room together. With the assistance of Chen Mobai's Doushuai Fire, Qing Nu carefully and sequentially added the medicinal ingredients, one by one, into the Immortal Sect's second-hand equipment. Chen Mobai felt Qing Nu's divine sense, like fine threads, traversing among the elixir cauldrons, reminding him to control the Doushuai Fire's heat so that the various medicinal ingredients melted and fused at a consistent rate. The two were perfectly in sync and had excellent rapport. Additionally, many alchemists on the side cooperated; whenever a call was made, someone would promptly add the corresponding ingredients into the various containers and equipment.

A month later, Qing Nu was slightly fatigued from the excessive consumption of divine sense, but Chen Mobai remained energetic. Yet the outcome was delightful. Ten pale blue, crystal-like elixirs rested in Qing Nu's palm. Chen Mobai felt the powerful water essence contained within them and couldn't help but beam with joy. Ten elixirs were successfully formed, and all were still entirely free of elixir toxins. Yan Shaoyin, witnessing Qing Nu's miraculous elixir refining skills once again, couldn't help but feel that his own Heavenly Return Valley's inheritance was utterly inferior.

"It's a success," Qing Nu's voice filled with joy and relief.

Chen Mobai nodded; with this experience, she should be able to refine them successfully in the future, even without his Doushuai Fire. After the Water Element Core-Forming Elixir, there was also the Wood Element Core-Forming Elixir. The Green Ridge Ginseng, as Chen Mobai had predicted, could serve as the primary ingredient for the Wood Element Core-Forming Elixir. However, this would necessitate re-examining and refining certain details of the recipe, which would require more time for Qing Nu. Chen Mobai was not in a hurry, understanding that insufficient preparation leading to refining failure would result in substantial losses.

On Mount Tianpeng, Chen Mobai cast aside all his worries and, with Qing Nu, blissfully enjoyed the joy of his return. Had Luo Xue'er not arrived to remind Chen Mobai that the Five Elements Sect required his leadership, he might still have been immersed in blissful idleness.

Chen Mobai said, "Then I'll go handle the sect's matters first. Afterward, I might also be delayed in the Immortal Sect for a while..."

Qing Nu nodded gently upon hearing this. Their recent time together had already assuaged her longing, and since Chen Mobai was now in the Eastern Wilderness, she could see him whenever she wished. Thus, this parting held no sorrow.

After leaving Mount Tianpeng, Chen Mobai took Luo Xue'er to Beiyuan City. His presence was primarily required for the distribution of Core-Forming Elixirs following the war. As for other matters such as spirit stones, cultivation techniques, and contributions, Luo Xue'er, as the head of the Hall of Rewards, had already prepared detailed lists and arrangements. Chen Mobai reviewed them, found no issues, and signed, authorizing her to proceed with the distribution. However, the distribution of Core-Forming Spiritual Items involved the fundamental interests of the Five Elements and Five Meridians, so Nujiang and Sheng Zhaoxi had both arrived. Luo Xue'er had no choice but to ask Chen Mobai to step in.