Chapter 212: Chapter 212: Yin Kui Wood
"I humbly ask for Master’s guidance." Zhao Jing’s face was full of hope, as if he were clinging to his last straw.
"The Heart-Eating Worm is a creature of extreme Yin, so things with a Yin nature have a tremendous attraction to it. Therefore, we just need to find a treasure that contains an extreme Yin aura to lure it out of your heart’s acupoint. Once it’s out, killing it will be much easier."
"A thing of extreme Yin? What kind of extreme Yin items would work?"
Zhao Jing’s eyes lit up. This seemed to be the simplest of all the methods Ye Xuan had mentioned.
"Items of extreme Yin are all priceless treasures. However, you don’t need such a treasure to lure out the Heart-Eating Worm. Even some items of pure Yin will do."
As Ye Xuan spoke, he took out a brush and paper and quickly wrote down more than a dozen common items of pure Yin.
He only wrote down items of pure Yin that could still be found on the continent. After all, with the Liuyun Kingdom’s resources, it would be impossible to obtain something at the level of a priceless treasure.
But even if they were common, anything that could be called an item of pure Yin was no ordinary object. The lowest-ranked among them were all Tier Six treasures.
When Zhao Jing and the others saw the ranks of the treasures Ye Xuan had written down, their faces fell.
With the Liuyun Kingdom’s centuries of accumulated resources, they did have a few Tier Six treasures. However, Ye Xuan didn’t just need a Tier Six treasure, but one of pure Yin. For the Liuyun Kingdom, this was truly too difficult.
"Master Ye Xuan, are there no other methods besides these?" Zhao Jing asked in a low voice.
Ye Xuan shook his head.
These were the only methods he could think of. And he was certain that even if a Ninth Grade Medicine Emperor were here, they wouldn’t be able to come up with any more solutions than he had.
Yang An offered some comfort. "Your Majesty, please don’t lose heart. This last method might not be impossible. Although our Liuyun Kingdom doesn’t have such an item of pure Yin, if we search the entire Thirteen Nations Alliance, we might be able to find one."
Zhao Jing nodded.
At the very least, Ye Xuan’s method had given him a glimmer of hope for survival.
"At the level of our Thirteen Nations Alliance, high-grade items of pure Yin will surely be hard to find, but it’s not entirely impossible to find a Tier Six one." As Yang An said this, he turned to Ye Xuan with some embarrassment to ask, "Master Ye Xuan, I’ve heard of this Tier Six Rootless Water, but what exactly are the other two Tier Six items of pure Yin, the Yin Sha Stone and the Yin Kui Wood?"
His old face flushed slightly. As a dignified Fifth Grade Alchemist and the president of the court alchemists, he only recognized less than half of the dozen-plus pure Yin items Ye Xuan had written down. If word got out, he would surely be ridiculed.
But now was not the time to be concerned with saving face.
"The Yin Sha Stone is a type of stone that grows in places with dense Yin energy. Its formation is somewhat similar to that of a Profound Stone, but whereas a Profound Stone contains the world’s Profound Qi, a Yin Sha Stone contains Yin energy. The denser the Yin Sha energy in a place, the more likely this stone is to appear."
"As for the Yin Kui Wood, it is a unique Yin Attribute tree. It’s usually only as thick as an adult’s arm, but it is extremely heavy. Its grain resembles small black tadpoles, making it easy to identify. However, the Yin Kui Wood has a special characteristic: it doesn’t emit any Yin Attribute aura, and its growing conditions are incredibly harsh."
"Among these three pure Yin items, the Yin Sha Stone is the easiest to find. I estimate that the other two would be very difficult to track down anywhere in the Thirteen Nations Alliance..."
As Ye Xuan spoke, he saw an incredibly excited expression suddenly appear in Zhao Jing’s eyes. "Master Ye Xuan, did you say the grain of the Yin Kui Wood resembles small black tadpoles? And that it’s extremely heavy?"
"That’s right!" Ye Xuan looked at Zhao Jing with suspicion.
"Master Ye Xuan, the characteristics of the Yin Kui Wood you described are very similar to a piece of wood I once obtained." Zhao Jing’s face was flushed with excitement!
"Is that true?" Ye Xuan shook his head, a look of disbelief on his face. "Your Majesty, the growing conditions for Yin Kui Wood are extremely harsh. As far as I know, it should be impossible for Yin Kui Wood to exist in the Thirteen Nations Alliance."
"That I do not know, but the Yin Kui Wood I obtained is exactly as you described, Master." Zhao Jing immediately stood up. "Master Ye Xuan, please wait a moment."
A moment later, Zhao Jing returned in a hurry, carrying a wooden box in his hands, which he quickly opened in front of Ye Xuan.
"Master Ye Xuan, this is it."
What appeared before Ye Xuan was a piece of gray wood about the size of a fist. Its edges showed marks from a blade or axe, and its surface was covered in small, black, tadpole-like markings. It looked ancient and heavy.
Ye Xuan was stunned. This piece of wood was actually Yin Kui Wood, and it didn’t seem to be very old.
"Your Majesty, where did you get this Yin Kui Wood? It must have been cut down less than a decade or so ago, right?" Ye Xuan’s expression suddenly became excited.
Yin Kui Wood was a great help in treating Zhao Jing’s condition, but another treasure that grew alongside it would be of enormous help to Ye Xuan himself.
"This is really Yin Kui Wood?!" Zhao Jing was so excited he was on the verge of tears. He exclaimed, "This wood was obtained ten years ago when the Floating Light Secret Realm opened, by a genius Soul Refiner from my Liuyun Kingdom. He said that at the time, the Profound Qi in the place where this Yin Kui Wood grew was so dense it formed a vortex. This drew the attention of geniuses from several major kingdoms, who all attacked together, cutting down the man-high tree and each taking a piece."
"Because he didn’t know what kind of treasure it was, he eventually presented the wood to me. That Soul Refiner has now reached Second Grade and is the president of a Soul Master Tower in one of the kingdom’s provinces."
"The Floating Light Secret Realm." Ye Xuan’s gaze sharpened. "Did he say if there were any white stones near this Yin Kui Wood?"
"Yes!" Zhao Jing nodded and took out another wooden box. "According to that Soul Refiner, there were also some white stones near the Yin Kui Wood at the time. They were also divided up completely. He obtained two pieces and presented them to me as well."
He opened the wooden box, and two pristine white stones appeared before Ye Xuan.
"It really is Milk Marrow Stone!" A smile appeared on Ye Xuan’s face.
"Master Ye Xuan, could this Milk Marrow Stone also be some kind of treasure?" Yang An didn’t even dare to breathe too loudly as he asked cautiously.
At this moment, in his eyes, Ye Xuan was no longer a mysterious youth, but a lofty Alchemy Master.
Hua Luoxuan and the others also breathed carefully, pricking up their ears to listen intently. All of them looked thirsty for knowledge.
At their level, especially in a place like the Liuyun Kingdom, there was no one left who could guide them in the art of Alchemy. They could only rely on their own constant exploration and research to make any gains.
Ye Xuan’s appearance had instantly opened up a new path before them. What he had said today was like a wide, open road appearing before them. The two of them could almost vaguely see the higher levels on the path of Alchemy beckoning to them.
Therefore, with this rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Yang An cast aside his embarrassment and shyness. His expression was one of extreme humility as he asked for guidance like a primary school student.
Ye Xuan smiled and nodded, in high spirits after seeing the Milk Marrow Stone. "That’s right. This Milk Marrow Stone is indeed a treasure. It grows alongside Yin Kui Wood. Or rather, Yin Kui Wood can only grow in places where Milk Marrow Stone is present. This stone can be refined into various Pills, but its most important function is to stimulate the Profound Veins. It can unlock the body’s potential and allow Profound Qi to fill the Profound Veins more quickly."
Yang An and the others all came to a sudden realization.
So, the Milk Marrow Stone was a treasure that could stimulate the Profound Veins and allow Profound Qi to fill them faster. In that sense, it was somewhat similar to certain special Pills that could raise a Martial Artist’s level. It was indeed a fine item.
"Master Ye Xuan, now that we have the Yin Kui Wood, my condition..." Zhao Jing looked uneasy and nervous.
"Your Majesty, rest assured. Now that we have the Yin Kui Wood and the Milk Marrow Stone, I am more than ninety percent certain I can cure your condition. However, please give me ten days. I need to prepare thoroughly. During these ten days, Your Majesty must not use any Profound Qi and must rest and cultivate your energy peacefully."
"Also, please prepare a cultivation chamber and a refining chamber for me. I will need to use them."
"Young Master Xuan, I have a refining chamber in the royal palace. It was gifted to me by His Majesty," Hua Luoxuan offered.
Yang An waved his hand. "Master Hua Luoxuan, it’s not that I’m trying to compete with you, but my refining chamber in the royal palace is fully equipped. Whether it’s the Refining Array or other features, it’s a cut above yours. It would be more convenient for Master Ye Xuan to use mine."
Ye Xuan nodded and did not refuse.
After giving some instructions, Ye Xuan took the Yin Kui Wood and the Milk Marrow Stone and went to Yang An’s court refining chamber.
As the president of the court alchemists and the foremost among them, Yang An’s refining chamber was indeed grand and fully equipped. It was several times larger than Hua Luoxuan’s elder’s refining chamber at the Alchemist Association.
Not only that, but it was also well-stocked with all kinds of materials and tools, making it very convenient.
Next to the refining chamber, there was also a cultivation chamber and a resting chamber.
After Ye Xuan entered the refining chamber, the kingdom’s top expert, Chu Yunfei, personally stood guard at the door under Zhao Jing’s orders, allowing no one to disturb Ye Xuan.
’I actually managed to find two pieces of Milk Marrow Stone. With these, I’ll have enough to completely fill the Profound Qi in my ten meridians, unlock my body’s potential, and break through to Tier Three Earth Martial Artist.’
For an ordinary Martial Artist, the Milk Marrow Stone could only stimulate their Profound Veins and increase their strength. But for Ye Xuan, it had an even greater purpose: to fill the Profound Qi in his tenth Profound Vein, the Celestial Vein.
He had already reached the Third Layer of the Martial Master Realm several months ago. The only reason he couldn’t break through to Tier Three Earth Martial Artist was that the Profound Qi in his tenth Profound Vein, the Celestial Vein, could never be fully replenished. Now, with the Milk Marrow Stone, it would be simple.
This was also the reason why Ye Xuan had been so shocked when he learned that Zhao Jing possessed the Yin Kui Wood.
