Chapter 243: Selling the Pill Formula

Seeing Wang Jie barge in directly, Tianfeng frowned and said unhappily, "You're this old, why are you still so rash? Can't you see that I'm in the middle of a discussion with Ye Yuan?"

Unconsciously, Tianfeng had already placed Ye Yuan on an equal footing with himself.

"Ah! Forgive me, Master, I was presumptuous." Wang Jie quickly bowed and apologized.

Tianfeng waved his hand impatiently and asked, "What is it? Why all the fuss?"

Wang Jie said excitedly, "Reporting to Master, I just went to see the Sect Leader. He said that a few days ago, a disciple happened to obtain some Ice Heart Dew, so I brought it back."

Hearing this, Tianfeng's anger turned to joy. "Really? Excellent! Since all the materials are ready, let's start refining!"

He had just "learned" quite a bit from Ye Yuan and was itching to try his skills. With the pill formula in hand, he was naturally eager to give it a shot.

"Master, don't rush. I haven't finished speaking yet. The amount of Ice Heart Dew is not much. According to Ye Yuan's stated quantity, it's only enough for one refinement." Wang Jie said.

Tianfeng frowned. "So little? How can it succeed on the first try?"

Wang Jie said, "Ice Heart Dew is extremely rare to begin with. This batch was obtained by an elite disciple by chance during a mission and exchanged with the sect for ten thousand contribution points! Even if the sect searches with all its might, it would be difficult to find more within three months."

As a Supreme Elder, how could Tianfeng not know how rare fourth-grade medicinal herbs were?

But his desire for the Seven Profound Soul Control Pill was too strong; no matter how difficult the materials, he had to get them!

This would not only benefit him but also the entire sect!

Over the years, the materials Tianfeng had consumed were worth at least ten million contribution points in total, yet Luo Qingfeng had never complained. Why?

Because back then, Ouyang Tuotian had single-handedly founded the current Nethercloud Sect!

The sect's high-ranking members all understood the gap between an intermediate and a初级 pill king!

Upon hearing Wang Jie's words, Tianfeng's good mood vanished completely, and an inexplicable restlessness arose in his heart.

Although the Seven Profound Soul Control Pill was a fourth-grade lower pill, it was indeed somewhat challenging for Tianfeng. The chance of success on the first try was too low!

If he failed, he would have to wait another three months or even half a year!

The Clear Spirit Jade Liquid and Nine-Leaf Heavenly Fragrant Herb he had previously collected were also nearly depleted, enough for at most one or two more refinements.

If this refinement failed, he would have to gather these two herbs again.

Clear Spirit Jade Liquid and Nine-Leaf Heavenly Fragrant Herb were also fourth-grade herbs, equally rare.

If he wanted to refine again, he didn't know how long it would take.

Thinking of this, Tianfeng's frown deepened, and pressure swept over him overwhelmingly.

For over a decade, Tianfeng had barely concerned himself with sect affairs, devoting himself entirely to the Seven Profound Soul Control Pill, yet he had been unable to make a breakthrough.

Although Luo Qingfeng and other sect high-ranking members said nothing, the pressure on Tianfeng was immense; otherwise, his temper wouldn't be so irritable.

Tianfeng took the bottle containing the Ice Heart Dew from Wang Jie's hand, feeling it weigh a thousand jun.

He returned to his seat and hesitated.

Ye Yuan noticed Tianfeng's mood and spoke up, "Supreme Elder, I have a suggestion. While I can't guarantee you'll refine the Seven Profound Soul Control Pill, it should increase your success rate."

Tianfeng, who was feeling dejected, nearly jumped at Ye Yuan's words. He stared intently at Ye Yuan and asked, "What method? If you can help me refine the Seven Profound Soul Control Pill, I'll add another two hundred thousand contribution points!"

These words were like heavenly music to Tianfeng.

Ye Yuan knew the benefits of contribution points and naturally wouldn't refuse.

In fact, by completing the pill formula for the Seven Profound Soul Control Pill, he had already fulfilled his task. With just a word from Tianfeng, he could receive the reward.

But since he had already come this far, he might as well see it through to the end.

"When my master taught me the formula for the Seven Profound Soul Control Pill, he also told me about another quasi-fourth-grade pill formula called the Soul Control Pill. My master said that the Seven Profound Soul Control Pill is an upgraded version of the Soul Control Pill, both originating from the same source, with very similar refining techniques. The refinement of the Seven Profound Soul Control Pill is much more complex, but its essence is not much different. If the Supreme Elder could practice with the Soul Control Pill to master the refining technique, refining the Seven Profound Soul Control Pill should be much easier." Ye Yuan said.

Upon hearing this, Tianfeng trembled with excitement. "Excellent! Truly excellent! Such a pill exists?"

Martial pills are easy to come by, but alchemical pills are rare!

Pills that affect the soul are very few, a mere drop in the bucket compared to martial pills.

Back then, Ouyang Tuotian had obtained the incomplete formula for the Seven Profound Soul Control Pill by chance, so Tianfeng naturally had never heard of the Soul Control Pill.

Ye Yuan nodded. "How would I dare deceive the Supreme Elder? Although the herbs for refining the Soul Control Pill are quite rare, given the sect's resources, I believe there should be some in stock, enough for the Supreme Elder to practice with."

"Quickly tell me the formula, and I'll have Wang Jie fetch the herbs!" Tianfeng said impatiently.

After speaking, Tianfeng suddenly felt it was inappropriate and slapped his forehead in embarrassment. "Haha, look at this old fool! Even if it's a quasi-fourth-grade pill, this formula is priceless! Ye Yuan, whatever conditions you have, just state them. I'll do my best to compensate you! Hmm... Is one million contribution points enough? Consider it the sect buying your formula! Uh... Your master won't mind, will he?"

Tianfeng began to fret. Pill formulas were closely guarded secrets for any faction.

Especially pills that enhance soul power—they were priceless treasures!

Although the Soul Control Pill was of a lower grade than the Seven Profound Soul Control Pill, its value to the Nethercloud Sect was even greater!

Even if Ye Yuan had completed the formula for the Seven Profound Soul Control Pill, how many in the Nethercloud Sect could afford to use it?

There was only one pill king—Tianfeng himself!

But the Soul Control Pill was different!

A quasi-fourth-grade pill was effective for quasi-pill kings at the Sea Transformation Realm. With this formula, the Nethercloud Sect could elevate the overall level of its alchemists by a notch!

Such a deal was extremely advantageous for the Nethercloud Sect!

If not for his fear of Ye Yuan's "master," once Ye Yuan refused, he might have even considered taking it by force.

One million contribution points for the Soul Control Pill formula was really not too much.

A quasi-fourth-grade formula was no big deal to Ye Yuan. Since he had brought it up, he naturally intended to give it to Tianfeng.

"My master told me to experience the mortal world and make my own decisions, so he naturally won't mind. However, the Soul Control Pill formula is indeed precious. I'll accept the Supreme Elder's one million contribution points. That way, if my master asks in the future, I'll have something to report."

Ye Yuan had also gained quite a bit from the sect. His Azure Firmament Wandering Sword was derived from the Azure Firmament Purple Yang Sword Art. He could have given the formula to Tianfeng as a return gift, but to avoid making Tianfeng think he didn't value it, he accepted the one million contribution points.