Patriarch is Taking Concubines Again!

Paying attention wasn’t enough, as the pill required over ten extremely rare herbs and more than twenty less rare ones. Crafting such a pill was no small feat.

Li Su explained, “Master, I’ve already gathered nearly all the other herbs I need. I’m only missing these four. If you procure them for me, I can craft the pill for you.”

The hidden place they had discovered held many types of herbs, but four rare ones were still missing. The less rare ones had already been collected.

“Some are in the Flying Immortal Sect’s herb garden, and others are elsewhere,” Li Su added.

Upon hearing this, the sect leader looked at him with curiosity. “You’re an alchemist too?” she inquired.

Li Su nodded modestly, “I dabble in alchemy, to some extent.”

“To some extent.” The sect leader couldn’t help but recall that Li Su had similarly claimed to know only “a bit” about formations earlier. Yet, he had deciphered the complex underground killing formation and asserted he could set it up. She had a growing sense that Li Su’s abilities exceeded his modest descriptions. Over the years, he had rarely boasted, and most of his claims had been proven true. Now, he was offering to craft Nurture Infant Pills—a task beyond the capabilities of most alchemists.

In the other two immortal sects, anyone was unlikely to craft Nurture Infant Pills. The sect leader couldn’t help but wonder about Li Su’s true capabilities and wanted to know how much he knew. She began to doubt whether Li Su’s achievement of Foundation Establishment at a hundred years of age was solely due to his dedication to these pursuits.

A suspicion gnawed at her. Perhaps there was an issue with the test that assessed Li Su’s spiritual roots, or his spiritual roots were so extraordinarily rare that the standard testing instruments used in the Flying Immortal Sect couldn’t accurately detect them. She mused. It’s quite likely.

These thoughts raced through the sect leader’s mind as she contemplated the possibilities. This explanation seemed the most plausible after confirming that Li Su wasn’t a demonic cultivator or following unorthodox paths. How else could she explain Li Su’s rapid progress, reaching the Fifth Layer of the Golden Core in less than two hundred years, displaying remarkable skills in formations, and boasting about concocting Nurture Infant Pills?

Less than two hundred years, a mere blink of an eye in the cultivation world! Leaving aside cultivation, achieving such mastery in formations and alchemy in such a short span was astounding. The Formation Masters and Alchemists of the Flying Immortal Sect were nearly two hundred years old, and Li Su had surpassed them.

Li Su had also condensed a First-Grade Golden Core, which further intrigued the sect leader. It was almost impossible to condense a First-Grade Golden Core, something even true immortals found challenging. Yet, Li Su had accomplished it. Did this mean his spiritual roots weren’t as deficient as she had initially assumed?

The more the sect leader thought about it, the more convinced she became that Li Su’s spiritual roots were exceptional. Coupled with his high talent and comprehension, he could advance his cultivation while excelling in studying formations and alchemy. Though some aspects of this theory still eluded her, it felt like the closest approximation to the truth.

As she considered the possibilities, the sect leader couldn’t help but feel a sense of regret for Li Su. With his outstanding spiritual roots, he had chosen to divert his focus to formations, alchemy, and even romantic pursuits, taking numerous concubines. It felt like a tremendous waste of potential.

Although she had initially promised not to interfere with Li Su’s cultivation, the sect leader now found it increasingly difficult to stand by. She strongly contemplated guiding Li Su onto a more virtuous path. However, if Li Su resisted, would she forcibly bring him back to the Flying Immortal Sect?

Her previous attempt to use Su Yun to refocus Li Su’s attention had backfired, with Su Yun becoming one of Li Su’s admirers and giving birth to three children for him. Even her other personal disciple, Qin Xiaoyue, had fallen under Li Su’s charm after reaching the Golden Core stage.

Her disciples had succumbed to Li Su’s charisma, leaving the sect leader somewhat flabbergasted. At this point, she couldn’t think of an effective way to redirect Li Su’s focus to his cultivation.

With the looming threat of the Demon Sect and Li Su’s recent rapid growth, even if she called him back to the Flying Immortal Sect for cultivation, reaching the Nascent Soul stage in a short time would be impossible.

Therefore, the sect leader decided to set aside this matter temporarily. If Li Su could set up the killing formation elsewhere, they would have a means to counter the Demon Sect’s Holy Maiden when she arrived. However, using the killing formation required luring someone into it, which carried inherent risks. It would be safer if she could advance to the Nascent Soul stage first.

The sect leader responded to Li Su, saying, “I have three of these four herbs. I’ll need a few days to check the other two immortal sects for the remaining one.”

She handed over three of the four herbs to Li Su, choosing to trust him and giving him a chance.

Three days later, Li Su met with the sect leader again. “How’s it going, Master?” he inquired.

“I found it,” the sect leader replied, handing over the missing herb. Li Su received it with a smile. He now had all the necessary ingredients.

“We can start the alchemy process now,” Li Su said, leading the way to the chamber with the sect leader following. She was eager to witness Li Su’s alchemy skills, and Li Su had no objections.

Li Su began by arranging the herbs neatly and then using his spiritual energy to purify them individually. His purification techniques far surpassed those of the sect’s alchemists, which took considerable time due to the large quantity of herbs.

Following purification, Li Su placed the purified herbs into the alchemy furnace one by one, precisely controlling the furnace’s temperature. The sequence and temperature control were crucial. A minor mistake could lead to a failed pill.

This process continued for days, and then, on a particular day, Li Su gently touched the alchemy furnace, causing a burst of pill light to emanate from it, filling the chamber with the rich fragrance of the pill. Several pills flew into Li Su’s hand, and he handed them to the sect leader.

“Master, I have successfully refined them,” Li Su announced.

“You did it!” The sect leader’s eyes sparkled with excitement.