Cultivation starts from devouring the Dao fruits

Zhao Yu began to absorb the Yin energy from a Second-Order Evil Ghost Relic, using the Devouring Dao Fruit to enhance the cultivation level of the White Ghost Emperor. After the Yin energy in the Third-Order Low-grade Evil Ghost Relic was completely refined, the White Ghost Emperor finally began to evolve.

In a cave where the Soul-Nurturing Wood was planted, terrifying waves of Yin energy were crazily inhaled into the White Ghost Emperor's body, and two tiny pupils appeared deep in its eyes, with strands of pitch-black and bizarre power surrounding it.

Zhao Yu looked at the White Ghost Emperor, its face ferocious and its body surrounded by ominous ghostly aura, and a hint of relieved light gleamed in his eyes, "It has finally advanced! White Ghost Emperor!! It is indeed my greatest support!"

"White Ghost Emperor: Quality Low-grade (180/1000)."

"Cultivation Level: Third Order Low-grade (10/3000)."

Zhao Yu thought to himself, "The White Ghost Emperor should also be considered as having the strength of a Golden Core. It's just that my own strength is too weak, merely at the fourth level of Foundation Establishment; I absolutely must not indulge in the illusion that I am already a Golden Core cultivator.

However, with its protection, even if I face Golden Core cultivators, I should be able to escape comfortably, right?"

It was precisely because he knew that the White Ghost Emperor could advance to a Third-Order Low-grade Ghost that Zhao Yu had agreed to Shiyang Hermit's request.

Zhao Yu set up a Concealment Technique in this area, and even though the White Ghost Emperor had successfully advanced, it did not attract anyone's attention.

"The successful advancement of the White Ghost Emperor is indeed a joyous occasion. Its success means an enhancement in my power to protect the Dao, why not celebrate!"

Zhao Yu left the cave filled with Yin energy and directly went to the study, only to see Tuoba Xue diligently working.

Tuoba Xue stood up and greeted with a deep bow, "I've seen the master!"

Zhao Yu naturally took Tuoba Xue's smooth and pale hand and asked, "Where is my wife?"

Tuoba Xue smiled, "The lady is cultivating today and probably cannot join you for the celebration!"

"You sly Xue'er, daring to tease your master! Watch as I deal with you!"

Zhao Yu waved his hand, and the door of the study directly closed, he glared at Tuoba Xue, then carried her to a couch on the side.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Tuoba Xue's cheeks blushed, and she buried her head in Zhao Yu's embrace.

A moment of spring breeze, too wonderful for words.

In the following days, Zhao Yu began the refinement of Nine Beasts Origin Blood Pill, relying on his exceptional talent in Alchemy Dao and the power of the Devouring Dao Fruit; he spent just ten days to refine three batches of Nine Beasts Origin Spirit Pill, raising his proficiency to the Grandmaster level and also improving his rank in alchemy.

"Zhao Yu."

"Alchemy Cultivation Level: Third Order Medium-grade (50/100)."

"Alchemy—Nine Beasts Origin Blood Pill: Grandmaster."

Zhao Yu then spent another month refining seven batches of Superior Grade Nine Beasts Origin Spirit Pills.

The Nine Beasts Origin Spirit Pill could significantly strengthen a cultivator's vitality and could serve as nourishment for both Zhao Yu's cultivation of the Golden Sha Beast God Body and the evolution of the Red Emperor.

Zhao Yu mused, "Being an Alchemy Master is truly rewarding, sitting at home while various rare resources are delivered to your door. However, being an Alchemy Master also has its risks, the risk of being captured as an alchemy tool, and the risk of being silenced for creating pills that should not have been created."

Zhao Yu was already low-key, yet he still attracted the covet of groups like the Poison Toad Ascetic due to his Alchemy skills. Shiyang Hermit also sought him out to refine Golden Core Pills because of his exceptional alchemy skills.

If Zhao Yu had completely hidden his alchemy skills, then it would be difficult for him to acquire various precious resources and cultivate the White Ghost Emperor, a Third-Order Low-grade Ghost, in such a short time.

"Let me try the power of the Third-Order Spirit Pill, Nine Beasts Origin Spirit Pill!"

Zhao Yu took out a Nine Beasts Origin Spirit Pill and swallowed it in one gulp. A terrifying force of medicine instantly permeated his body, causing countless veins to bulge as if they were about to burst his body apart.

Zhao Yu activated his Golden Sha Beast God Body and began to refine the medicinal power of the Nine Beasts Origin Spirit Pill bit by bit, consuming the Dao Fruit.

It took him a full ten days to completely refine the medicinal power of that Nine Beasts Origin Spirit Pill.

Zhao Yu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, "Refining the medicinal power of a Superior Grade Nine Beasts Origin Spirit Pill is equivalent to a year of hard cultivation of my Golden Sha Beast God Body. If I can fully refine a few furnaces of Superior Grade Nine Beasts Origin Spirit Pills, my Golden Sha Beast God Body could be elevated to the Peak of the Sixth Level."

Months later, at Little Dan Ridge.

Shangguan Lingxiu went to the garden and found Zhao Yu, saying, "My lord husband, Master Yunshan wishes to see you."

Zhao Yu released his grip from Wei Xinlan's slender waist and said, "Please have them wait for me in the reception hall!"

Shangguan Lingxiu replied, "Yes!"

Before long, Zhao Yu arrived at the reception hall and saw Master Yunshan and the Hermit Shi Yang, who was disguised as an ordinary cultivator.

The Hermit Shi Yang smiled slightly and said, "Lord Zhao, are you ready?"

Zhao Yu replied, "I am ready, Daoist Friend Shi Yang."

The Hermit Shi Yang hesitated for a moment and said, "I have heard that in Alchemy, there is a Secret Technique that allows the sacrifice of the rest of the pills in a batch to strengthen one or two pills, thereby enhancing the success rate and quality of the pills. Do you know of this?"

Zhao Yu nodded slightly, "Indeed, there is such a Secret Technique, and I know it as well."

This type of Secret Technique is also recorded in the Alchemy Dao inheritance Zhao Yu received; it could be considered a minor trick.

The Hermit Shi Yang smiled and said, "Then, I request you employ this Secret Technique. If you can produce a high-quality Golden Core Pill, in addition to the previously agreed compensation, I will also offer you another reward. How does a Second-Order Superior Grade Jiao Dragon inner core sound?"

Zhao Yu's eyes lit up and he replied, "Good!"

This Second-Order Superior Grade Jiao Dragon inner core could not only be used to refine the Hundred-Refining Beast Spirit Pill but also to enhance the quality of Chidi. It was indeed a rare Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure that Zhao Yu needed.

The Hermit Shi Yang then took out all kinds of rare Third-Order Spiritual Medicine needed for the Golden Core Pill preparation and handed the formula to Zhao Yu.

"This is the formula and method for the Five Elements Wood Attribute Golden Core Pill, which can only refine Wood Attribute Golden Core Pills. Unfortunately, it's not a method for crafting a Universal Golden Core Pill,"

Zhao Yu took the formula and looked at it carefully, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.

There are many types of Golden Core Pills, divided into the Five Elements Attribute, ice, thunder, yin, yang, and other special attributes, as well as the universal type.

While the effect of the Universal Consolidating Gold Pill is naturally not as good as the other Golden Core Pills, all cultivators can use the universal ones to consolidate their Golden Cores.

After receiving all the Spirit Material and bathing and changing his clothes, Zhao Yu then entered the Alchemy Room to begin the pill refinement.

Seven days later, the doors of the alchemy room opened, and Zhao Yu walked out, looking exhausted.

The normally unflappable Hermit Shi Yang trembled slightly, looking expectantly at Zhao Yu and asked, "Lord Zhao, was it successful?"

To refine that batch of Golden Core Pills, the Hermit Shi Yang had almost exhausted his savings. If he could consolidate a Golden Core, he would become one of the great Golden Core magnates in the North Desolation; if it failed, it would be difficult for him to gather the materials for another batch of Golden Core Pills.