Chapter 238: Bodhi Pill, Missing Disciple
Xiao Ze estimated that, at the rate he was refining pills in the Pill Realm, it would take him at least two years to exchange for all fifteen recipes. The one requiring the most merits was the final recipe: the Bodhi Pill.
The Bodhi Pill, known as an eighth-level pill with nine-colored lightning, is a top-quality level eight pill. Its effect is simple and direct: it increases the probability of a Dou Zun-level fighter reaching the Dou Sheng level, an extraordinary leap towards sainthood.
Saints are considered the true ultimate powers on the Dou Qi continent. However, the gap between the Dou Zun level and the Sheng level is so vast that many prodigies become stuck there. Those who reach the Dou Zun level are all outstanding talents, but reaching sainthood is a barrier that few can cross. At this point, a Bodhi Pill can significantly increase the chances of achieving this.
Xiao Ze exhaled softly after reviewing the information on the Pill Tower's recipes and decided which one he wanted to exchange. The Grand Elder, seeing that Xiao Ze had made a decision, advised him:
"Xiao Ze, although the Pill Tower has a rich accumulation, you should choose according to your needs. Don't try to exchange for all of them, especially the Bodhi Pill."
"Why not?" Xiao Ze asked, a bit puzzled.
"Although it's an eighth-level pill with Nine-Colored Lightning, its main ingredient, the Bodhi Seed, is extremely rare throughout the Dou Qi continent," the Grand Elder explained seriously. He didn't want Xiao Ze to waste his merits on a recipe he couldn't use.
"Even if you gather the merits to exchange for it, you'll find yourself without the necessary ingredients," added the Grand Elder. Xiao Ze then understood that the Bodhi Seed, coming from the Bodhi Tree, was an ingredient that improved the chances of achieving sainthood, but the tree only appeared once every thousand years, and the seeds were scarce and quickly consumed.
Despite this, Xiao Ze knew that the Bodhi Tree would reappear in the near future. He knew that, at that time, not only could he obtain seeds, but also the Bodhi Heart, an extremely valuable treasure that could secure sainthood. Therefore, the Bodhi Pill recipe would have its usefulness.
"I understand," replied Xiao Ze with a smile and a bow. "Thank you for the advice."
"I'm glad you understand. So, have you decided which recipe to exchange?" asked the Grand Elder, curious.
"With my current merits, I have many options, but I prefer the Thunder Pill recipe," said Xiao Ze, handing over the jade plaque.
"The Thunder Pill is a good choice. Its final quality depends on the thunder used in its refinement. With enough skill, you could even create a level nine pill," affirmed the Grand Elder, pleased with Xiao Ze's choice. He used his medallion to open a hidden space and took out a scroll imbued with thunder energy.
After exchanging the merits, Xiao Ze obtained the Thunder Pill recipe. He used his soul power to absorb the information and smiled contentedly. He now had three eighth-level pill recipes, matching the most experienced alchemy masters.
Unfortunately, the Pill Tower didn't have any ninth-level recipes available for exchange, as they were as rare as celestial combat techniques. Only three were mentioned in the original work, rarer even than celestial combat techniques. Xiao Ze hoped to obtain one from an ancient relic in the future.
Just as he was about to say goodbye, hurried footsteps approached.
"Grand Elder, something terrible has happened!" shouted a female voice from outside. The Grand Elder frowned and opened the door in a hurry.
"What has happened to make you so agitated?" he asked.
"Elder Song Qing took the disciples of the Pill Tower outside... and they've disappeared!" the woman said urgently. The Grand Elder quickly stood up, frowning.
"Explain yourself!"
"Elder Song Qing was taking the disciples to hunt magical beasts around the Pill Valley. But recently, his soul medallion turned dark," the woman explained. The Grand Elder knew that a dark soul medallion meant its owner was seriously injured and in danger.
"Do you know the exact location?" the Grand Elder asked, trying to stay calm.
"In the southern pill territory, at the intersection of several large mountains," the woman replied.
"Fine, come with me," said the Grand Elder, preparing to leave. "Sorry, Xiao Ze, but I can't attend to you any longer."
"Don't worry, Grand Elder. I'll go too; I can't stand by while others from the Tower are in danger," replied Xiao Ze.
"Alright."
Quickly, they rushed to the southern pill territory. The news of Elder Song Qing and the disciples' disappearance spread rapidly among the high ranks of the Pill Tower, causing great concern, especially since Song Qing was the Grand Elder's disciple. However, knowing that the Grand Elder had gone personally, many felt relieved, trusting in his powerful abilities.
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