"Gu Yao!"
Tian Fei Rong and Little Fatty pounced together, but halfway through, they were stopped. The one stopping them was not only Chi Changye but also someone else.
The two could only watch Gu Yao eagerly. Gu Yao noticed their curious gaze and, with a smile, tossed the potion to them, saying, "Little Fatty, one vial is enough. Tian Second Brother, you have three doses. Take them at least five days apart. Otherwise, the effect might be slightly compromised. Considering the time the medicine has been on Tian Second Brother's body, it might be a bit tricky to clear it completely."
"Thanks, Gu Yao."
The two glanced at each other, forgetting about breakfast. Carrying their respective potions, they headed back to their rooms. Thus, they didn't set up their stall that day, leaving those waiting in front of the stall disappointed.
Chi Changye glanced at Gu Yao's complexion, noticing a hint of green. He said, "Take a hot bath first, then have breakfast. Rest a bit after breakfast."
Gu Yao stretched lazily, saying, "Alright, I'll listen to Brother Ye."
Breakfast was simple, just porridge made from spirit rice with two steamed buns. After a short rest, Gu Yao practiced the Starry Body Technique and then took a nap, waking up feeling energized.
In the afternoon, Tian Fei Rong and Little Fatty emerged from their rooms one after the other, having bathed to avoid any unpleasant odors. Little Fatty eagerly took out the testing device, and everyone, including Xu Chen in the space, watched as he placed his hand on it. The earthy light column did indeed become thicker. While the values for water and wood spirit roots remained unchanged, the earth spirit root increased from 34 to 40. Little Fatty, excited, jumped around in the courtyard.
The potion worked! Gu Yao had truly created a miracle, achieving something even his grandfather couldn't. If news of this potion spread, Gu Yao would undoubtedly become famous throughout the Tianlin Continent, maybe even beyond.
However, Gu Yao knew his current strength was insufficient, so the matter of the potion needed to be kept confidential.
On the contrary, Tian Fei Rong hesitated to place his hand on the testing device. Seeing his hesitation, Little Fatty gave him a push. Tian Fei Rong hesitated no more, pressed his hand on the device, and three light columns lit up, especially the vivid red one.
"Fire spirit root, 45!"
Little Fatty took a sharp breath. This was without using the transformative potion yet, and Tian Fei Rong's fire spirit root was already remarkable. Once the remaining medicine was completely cleared from his system and the transformative potion applied, his innate talent might surpass even those with dual spirit roots.
Turning to the dumbfounded Tian Fei Rong, Little Fatty asked, "Second Brother Tian, do you have some special constitution? Fire spirit roots are quite rare among triple spirit roots."
"This kid has a latent Green Flame Body, quite uncommon. It seems the person who drugged him didn't aim to lower his aptitude but to conceal his constitution. The latent Green Flame Body, coupled with corresponding techniques, accelerates cultivation speed significantly once Green Flame is condensed in the Dantian. This foolish kid is quite fortunate."
Upon hearing three consecutive "foolish" descriptions of Tian Fei Rong in his mind, Gu Yao couldn't help but find it amusing. He asked, "Green Flame, is that a type of celestial fire?"
"Yes, so this foolish kid is quite lucky. It's difficult for ordinary people to find a celestial fire, but he..." Xu Chen contemplated taking over this person's body, but he dismissed the idea. "However, cultivating the Green Flame Body is not easy, and the initial Green Flame has limited effects."
While Gu Yao listened to Xu Chen explaining this unique constitution, Chi Changye extended his hand to hold Tian Fei Rong's. Lacking Xu Chen's insight, he needed to explore Tian Fei Rong's situation through touch. When Chi Changye withdrew his hand, he looked at Tian Fei Rong with a slightly strange expression and said, "You seem to have a certain fire attribute special constitution, and it's latent. I'm not sure about the specifics, but you should make good use of it in the future. Xiao Yao, do you know?"
Surprised, Gu Yao asked Xu Chen in his mind, "Is the Green Flame Body something special? Why didn't Brother Ye recognize it?"
Xu Chen replied, "It's very rare, and with the medicine not completely cleared, it might not be easy to recognize."
Looking at Tian Fei Rong, Gu Yao wondered whether to reveal this information publicly. Tian Fei Rong didn't know how to express his feelings. He never expected such a huge opportunity to fall into his lap. Seeing Gu Yao nodding, he said, "If you know, Xiao Yao, please tell me."
Gu Yao carefully chose his words, "It might be a latent Green Flame Body."
Chi Changye's eyes showed surprise once again. Although he sensed a formidable internal fire power within Tian Fei Rong, he didn't expect it to be the Green Flame Body. Although he couldn't confirm it, he had read about this special constitution before but had never heard of a cultivator possessing it. He said, "I didn't expect you to be so lucky. When fully awakened, it might not be inferior to a single-element spirit root in fire attribute."
"Really?!"
Chi Changye shared some information about the Green Flame Body, information Gu Yao had learned from Xu Chen. Tian Fei Rong was both happy and a bit melancholic. He couldn't understand why his special constitution had been hidden. If not for meeting Gu Yao, he might have spent his whole life in obscurity in Yuanyang Town, not blaming others but only himself for having mediocre innate talent.
Little Fatty, initially envious of Tian Fei Rong, couldn't find the heart to say anything when he saw his expression. Everyone had their own struggles. He could only pat Tian Fei Rong's shoulder for comfort.
Tian Fei Rong dispelled the shadows in his heart and, in turn, patted Little Fatty's shoulder. No matter how you looked at it, this was a stroke of luck for him. In the future, he wouldn't struggle in cultivation without progress.
"Xiao Yao, thank you. You're my benefactor. I'll work hard in cultivation to become your right-hand man!" Tian Fei Rong promised, patting his chest.
Gu Yao also gave him a fist bump, saying, "The four of us are now a small team. We should help each other. Tian Second Brother, let's wait until the medicines are completely cleared before deciding whether to use the transformative potion."
"Okay, I'll listen to Xiao Yao."
After spending some time alone with Gu Yao, Chi Changye looked at him and asked, "Are you envious? Actually, Xiao Yao, you don't need to envy Tian Fei Rong. Your talent in alchemy is your greatest asset, with limitless potential." He wanted to say that Gu Yao was a person capable of miracles.
Gu Yao, amused, said, "I am a bit envious, but it's not something essential. Tian Second Brother has his own experiences, and I will have mine. Brother Ye is the same. Currently, among the four of us, Brother Ye has the best talent."
Chi Changye playfully ruffled Gu Yao's hair, saying, "No matter how good the talent is, it doesn't necessarily guarantee reaching the end. Take me, for example. If I hadn't been accidentally involved in a spatial crack, I might have died at someone else's hands. If I hadn't been taken to Yuanyang Town as an ordinary person, I might have been casually killed or devoured by external monsters, dying silently. So, talent is important, but other factors are equally crucial."
"Yeah, I understand."
Then, Gu Yao's expression became lively again. "Brother Ye, do you think in the future, based on the transformative potion, I can transform myself into a Heavenly Spirit Body? Natural Wood Spirit Body and Fire Spirit Body, the Heavenly Spirit Body should be when the value reaches one hundred, right?"
Xu Chen listened in shock. This youngster outside really dared to think big. Transforming himself into a Heavenly Spirit Body? Why not boldly transform into an immortal ascending being? Was there anything he wouldn't dare to think of?
Although Chi Changye was surprised by Gu Yao's extravagant ideas, he took a moment to consider the possibility. "As long as you work toward that goal, you might get infinitely close. But Xiao Yao, don't be too obsessed with aptitude and neglect other aspects."
Chi Changye didn't tell Gu Yao that Heavenly Spirit Bodies were usually associated with Heavenly Spirit Root cultivators. Having both the Wood and Fire Heavenly Spirit Bodies in one person was unheard of. However, perhaps a miracle could happen?
In front of Gu Yao, Chi Changye's principles shattered.
Gu Yao happily clenched his fist. "Brother Ye, I understand now. I'm clear that cultivation is the foundation. With cultivation support and a longer lifespan, I'll have the opportunity to delve into these studies. There are still many potions and elixirs waiting for me to research. I won't be fixated on just one thing."
Chi Changye's eyes softened, and even Xu Chen in the space couldn't bear to watch this foolish youngster.
After this day, the enthusiasm for cultivation among the four in the small courtyard reached an unprecedented high. With Gu Yao's alchemical support, their cultivation visibly grew at a rapid pace.
In this world, even at Tianfu Academy, no matter how many spirit stones there are, without sufficient cultivation, one cannot retain the spirit stones.
So, for several days, they didn't set up their stall. People outside grew impatient, and various opinions emerged. The main concern was that the source of the elixirs behind these four individuals had disappeared. Therefore, there wouldn't be prosperous days for them in the future. Some also tried to recruit Chi Changye, a person with advanced cultivation and formidable combat skills, but as they couldn't even see him, forcibly breaking in wouldn't be recruiting but rather making enemies.
Only those from Miaoyun Pavilion could see Gu Yao and the others daily because they had to deliver elixirs multiple times a day. However, the quantity was limited. In Gu Yao's words, considering his limited energy, even Tao Yue couldn't do anything about it. They couldn't keep him under constant surveillance for twenty-four hours, watching him refine elixirs without a break.
In Miaoyun Pavilion, after dealing with various people who came to buy the Beauty-Retaining Elixirs, Tao Yue returned to the upper floor with a hint of hope and asked, "How is the research on the elixirs? Can you break down the components of the elixirs?"
Tao Yue had negotiated with Tian Fei Rong and Little Fatty, hoping to buy the entire elixir formula at once. However, no one was foolish enough to sell the formula for this golden hen that laid endless eggs. Selling the formula would be akin to killing the hen for its eggs, and the cost would outweigh the benefits.