Chapter 84: Foundation Establishment Pill Recipe
【Pill Refining Room Lv2】
【Effect: Success rate for Tier 1 pills +40%, Tier 2 pills +20%, Tier 3 pills +5%.
Automatically learns “Foundation Establishment Pill”】
【Upgrade Requirements: Mid-grade Spirit Stones ×20, Mist-Hiding Ling ×3 stalks, Blackwater Serpent-pattern Grass ×5 stalks, successfully refine one Water Spirit Pill (not yet completed)】
Looking at the text on the panel, Ji Yuan was momentarily stunned.
Then came a “Huh?!!”
His gaze instinctively skipped over the success rates and locked directly onto the words “Foundation Establishment Pill.”
Automatically learning the Foundation Establishment Pill reminded Ji Yuan of the Lv2 【Talisman Room】.
He quickly summoned the panel to check the effects of the Level 2 Talisman Room.
There was also a similar line there:
【Automatically learns “Transformation Talisman”】
As the name implied, the Transformation Talisman could change one’s appearance, a must-have item for going out.
Now, the Lv2 【Pill Refining Room】 could directly teach the refining method of the Foundation Establishment Pill.
Once learned, combined with the Lv2 pill refining room’s effect of boosting Tier 2 pill success rates by 20%—
This had to be upgraded!
Fortunately, he had activated the pill refining skill tree.
Otherwise, how could he have discovered this treasure?
It seemed he needed to explore more panel functions and attempt to develop more buildings.
For example, something like a 【Formation Room】—he should try it out.
Ji Yuan had already begun fantasizing: once he successfully formed his foundation, he could rely on the panel's effect to refine Foundation Establishment Pills and make a fortune.
“Phew—”
After a brief moment of excitement, Ji Yuan calmed down.
Judging from this, his sideline focus in the near future had to be on alchemy. He needed to quickly raise his pill refining skills to top-tier Tier 1.
Fortunately, both talisman crafting and pill refining were money-making trades.
Especially with the current conflict between the Water Dragon Sect and Joyful Palace—it was a prime opportunity for profit.
With this thought, after taking a brief break, Ji Yuan resumed his grand pill-refining plan.
Meanwhile, at the neighboring Wen family—
The moment Wen Lin returned home, Zhao Yuechan greeted him, asking softly, “Husband, what did Brother Ji say?”
Wen Lin didn’t answer immediately. He sat down first, picked up the tea on the table, drank it all, then let out a long sigh. “He refused.”
“This—”
Zhao Yuechan's face darkened. She sat across from him and quickly said, “Didn’t we hear that Brother Ji and Luo Tian became friends? The four of them together shouldn’t fear the Yue family. The Yue family only has three late-stage Qi Refining members, and two of them are only at the seventh layer.”
“That I don’t know.”
Wen Lin shook his head. “Either Brother Ji is very cautious, or—he wants to monopolize the Green Hui Grass.”
“Of course, he refused before I even mentioned the Yue family’s situation. I suspect he’s just very cautious. Also, he didn’t reject us outright—he just said his strength wasn’t enough and that he’d act once he was stronger in a few years.”
“Then that’s good, that’s good.”
Zhao Yuechan gently patted her chest.
“But this trip wasn’t fruitless.” Wen Lin smiled.
“Oh? What did you gain?”
Wen Lin then explained Ji Yuan’s involvement in pill refining, and added a reminder at the end, “Don’t tell anyone about Brother Ji’s pill refining. Just the two of us knowing is enough.”
“Don’t worry, I understand!”
Zhao Yuechan nodded firmly. “That’s great. Brother Ji is a bit aloof—we’ve been struggling to find a way to get closer to him.”
“Mm.”
Wen Lin exhaled, nodding. “I plan to give him that incomplete Foundation Establishment Pill recipe.”
“What?!”
Zhao Yuechan immediately stood up. “Husband—you’re giving away something that precious—”
“Sit, sit. Let’s talk calmly.”
Wen Lin waved his hand. “That pill recipe is useless to us, and it’s incomplete. Giving it to Brother Ji could build a good relationship and make him remember us.”
“We can both see a bit of his personality—he’s not the kind to take a benefit and then turn his back.”
“That’s true.”
Calming down, Zhao Yuechan nodded slightly. “Then you decide, husband. I’ll follow your lead.”
“Mm.”
Wen Lin clenched his fists, as if making a final decision.
Zhao Yuechan brought over brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.
Wen Lin wrote the recipe from memory, carefully checking it multiple times before storing it away and heading out.
This time, the wait was longer.
Ji Yuan didn’t open the door until he finished refining his second batch of Hundred Herbs Pills.
“Brother Wen, is there something else you forgot to mention?”
Wen Lin smiled without speaking.
He took out a folded sheet of white paper and, with both hands, pushed it toward Ji Yuan across the table.
“What’s this?”
Ji Yuan looked at him with some confusion.
“This is the incomplete Foundation Establishment Pill recipe I know.” Wen Lin said seriously.
“What?!”
This time, Ji Yuan was truly surprised.
Though the recipe was incomplete, it was still a Foundation Establishment Pill recipe.
Anything related to foundation establishment was bound to spark fierce competition.
Forget the small Yunyu Marshlands—even in the Water Dragon Sect, many would fight for it.
Though Ji Yuan would automatically obtain the recipe once the 【Pill Refining Room】 reached Level 2, knowing it early meant he could start planning sooner.
“It’s only incomplete, not very useful. Just take it, Brother Ji.”
Wen Lin continued.
Ji Yuan understood.
Wen Lin wanted his help with that other matter.
Perhaps seeing Ji Yuan’s hesitation, Wen Lin explained gently, “Don’t worry—revenge isn’t urgent. After thinking it through, I’d rather have Brother Ji as a friend than rush revenge.”
“Revenge can wait.”
The man had said so much—if Ji Yuan kept hesitating, then he’d be the one in the wrong.
“In that case, many thanks, Brother Wen.”
Ji Yuan cupped his hands, then unfolded the white paper.
The ink was still fresh. He read through it.
One stalk of Millennium Green Hui Grass, three stalks of Century Gentian Grass, two bottles of Three-Flower Jade Dew, one Tier 2 Monster Core, one jar of Earth Vein Spirit Spring.
Three-Flower Jade Dew must be refined from morning dew and stored in a Profound Ice Jade Bottle.
During refining, the Earth Vein Fire must be invoked to warm the furnace for three days.
Even though it was incomplete, the recipe contained a wealth of information.
It was clear the Foundation Establishment Pill wasn’t easy to refine. After Ji Yuan finished reading, Wen Lin added,
“The ingredient I know of is the Millennium Green Hui Grass.”
“Mm.”
Ji Yuan put away the recipe. “Don’t worry—once I’m strong enough, I’ll definitely inform Brother Wen.”
“Good. No rush.”
Wen Lin rose to leave.
Just as he was about to go, Ji Yuan thought of something. “Brother Wen, this recipe—”
Wen Lin understood what he meant and said first, “Don’t worry. Since the recipe is yours now, it’s up to you. I only hope you don’t bring me into it.”
“Of course.”
Ji Yuan nodded.
After sending off Wen Lin, Ji Yuan repeatedly reviewed the recipe.
Once he had memorized it, he hand-copied four more versions.
He definitely had to share this with Yao Jingfeng and the others. Not only was it part of their original pact, but sharing it could help them look for the ingredients sooner.
Items like Earth Vein Spirit Spring were relatively common—even the Baibao Tower sold them. But the other ingredients had to be sought out personally.
Tier 2 Monster Cores could be bought, but not in Yunyu Marshlands.
They weren’t rare, but he’d have to wait until he joined the Water Dragon Sect.
The next day, just as Ji Yuan finished organizing his buildings and was about to leave Zengtou Market to inform Yao Jingfeng and the others—
He received a message from Du Wanyi, who came in person.
Clearly, this was no ordinary matter.
“Fourth Brother, judging by your look, were you about to head out? Nothing urgent, I hope?”
Du Wanyi entered without waiting for a greeting, sat down, and poured herself tea.
“No, nothing urgent.”
Ji Yuan didn’t rush to speak of his plans.
“Good.”
“Second Sister, are you here because Big Brother and the others have news?”
“No, I found something good and wanted to share it with you all.” Du Wanyi leaned closer and lowered her voice. “Something good related to Foundation Establishment.”
“Hm?”
Ji Yuan instinctively raised his head, a bit surprised.
Du Wanyi seemed pleased with his reaction and patted his shoulder. “Don’t ask—I can’t say yet. Tomorrow. We’ll meet at Twin Swallow Island. Once we’re all there, I’ll tell you. You know where Twin Swallow Island is, right?”
Twin Swallow Island wasn’t far from Zengtou Market.
Even without pushing the Thunder Falcon Boat to its limits, Ji Yuan could get there within the time it took to drink a cup of tea.
Ji Yuan nodded, a little helpless. “Second Sister, you’re just teasing us.”
She could’ve just asked them to meet—Ji Yuan and the others would’ve gone anyway. But she insisted on dropping a hint.
“Hahahaha!”
Du Wanyi laughed with a hand over her mouth. “Yes, I’m teasing you.”
Ji Yuan thought for a moment and said, “Actually, if you hadn’t come today, I was going to find you all.”
“Oh? What’s the matter, Fourth Brother?”
Du Wanyi gradually stopped laughing.
Ji Yuan grunted, “I’ve obtained something good—also related to Foundation Establishment—and wanted to share it with you.”
Du Wanyi’s mouth formed a round “O.”
“Fourth Brother—good brother—how about we exchange our secrets now?”
Du Wanyi’s eyes gleamed.
Clearly, even the teaser feared being teased.
“Second Sister, best not to ask. I can’t say it yet. Tomorrow at Twin Swallow Island, when we’re all there, I’ll tell you. You know where Twin Swallow Island is, right?”
Ji Yuan returned her words verbatim.
But the more he spoke, the more he couldn’t help but chuckle.
As for Du Wanyi—she was both angry and indignant, finally huffing, “Fourth Brother, I didn’t expect this from you!”
“Who’d have thought someone who looks so honest could be so sly in private!”
“You’re truly despicable!”
She stomped off toward the door, but just before leaving, she turned around to remind him once more—
“Don’t forget about tomorrow!”
Ji Yuan rose to see her off.
“Of course I won’t forget.”