Opening the "Ten Thousand Medicines Canon", the introductory preface states that this book is a Secret Manual compiling the characteristics, cultivation, and growth of Spirit Medicine, containing over 12,000 types of Spirit Medicine, truly living up to its name as a compendium of ten thousand kinds of Spirit Medicine.
It introduces Spirit Medicine from Tier 1 to Tier 4, and if one can memorize the Complete Manual, it will be of immense benefit for future outings to find Spirit Medicine and Spiritual Plant, as well as for the cultivation of Spirit Medicine.
In some respects, it also aids Alchemy, as one must be familiar with the medicinal properties of Spirit Medicine before Alchemy.
Every Alchemist needs to understand the medicinal properties of the Spirit Medicine used in the Medicinal Pill they are refining to better achieve Fusion of the Spirit Medicine.
Lin Zufeng's current main focus is on the Spirit Medicine required for refining Qi Refinement Stage Medicinal Pill, as this is related to completing Family tasks.
As for the rest, it's not too late to learn them later.
Calming his mind, the first things that caught his eye were the Spirit Medicine required for Gathering Qi Pill: Qi Gathering Grass, a Tier 1 Spiritual Plant, which prefers sunlight and can generally be cultivated in a Tier 1 Low Grade Spiritual Vein.
It needs to be watered once before sprouting, and every ten days after sprouting.
It cannot be cultivated in fire veins, and its growth cycle is one harvest per year.
Lily, a Tier 1 Spirit Medicine, has no special environmental requirements; its flowers are used as medicine, and the root and stem automatically wither after the flowers are collected.
Orchid, a Tier 1 Spirit Medicine, prefers shade...
Lin Zufeng entered a state of self-forgetfulness, his mind like a sponge, continuously absorbing various Spirit Medicine cultivation knowledge from the "Ten Thousand Medicines Canon."
Once a person dedicates themselves to something with such absorption, time always passes incredibly quickly.
In a blink of an eye, twenty days had passed.
On this day, Lin Zufeng put down the book, stood up, stretched, and muttered to himself, "There are no shortcuts in cultivation.
After twenty days, I've only mastered over two hundred types of Spirit Medicine cultivation.
It seems that thoroughly understanding the "Ten Thousand Medicines Canon" won't happen overnight.
Fortunately, I've memorized all the Spirit Medicine needed for Gathering Qi Pill and Heqi Pill.
I've also mastered the necessary conditions and characteristics for cultivating the Spirit Medicine for these two Medicinal Pill, so I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Such high-intensity study is extremely draining on the mind; if it continues like this, my spirit will surely collapse."
For about twenty days, there was no time for rest.
Mornings were spent Cultivating the "Hiding Spirit Mantra," and afternoons were dedicated to diligently reading the "Ten Thousand Medicines Canon" and "Lian Dan Chu Jie."
Currently, the "Hiding Spirit Mantra" has reached Minor Achievement.
This Secret Manual is incredibly mystical; it can conceal a Cultivator's Realm at Qi Refining Level 4.
If one does not engage in combat, they would appear outwardly as a small Cultivator at Qi Refining Level 4.
However, achieving Major Achievement in this technique is not something that can be accomplished in a single day.
He would take his time with it later!
He had only briefly skimmed "Lian Dan Chu Jie"; he couldn't perform Alchemy yet, so there was no rush.
He would reinforce his study when it became necessary in the future.
Lin Zufeng thought to himself, "It's time to go out and get some fresh air."
He went to the bronze mirror, saw himself looking disheveled, which was unbecoming.
So, he cleaned himself up, tidied his messy appearance, and then headed out.
It was time to prepare for his journey.
First, he went to the Family's guest hall to find Eighth Uncle Lin Chengji.
Upon arriving at the guest hall, Lin Zufeng called out, "Eighth Uncle, your nephew Zufeng requests an audience."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than he heard Eighth Uncle say, "Come in, Zufeng, what brings you here?" Lin Zufeng replied, "Eighth Uncle, your nephew has taken on the Family's Tier 1 Spiritual Vein cultivation task, and I will be departing in ten days.
Your nephew needs to make some preparations for the journey and wishes to purchase some items at the market.
I specifically came to you, Eighth Uncle, to inquire about the market's situation.
Having lived in the Clan since childhood, your nephew has never been to the market before."
Lin Chengji said, "Oh, Zufeng has taken on a Family task.
That's good, mature for your age and self-reliant, full of ambition.
Eighth Uncle likes younger Lin Clan members like you.
If all the Lin Clan had your ambition, why would we worry about the Family not becoming strong?
The market situation is somewhat complex, and you've never been there before.
If you go rashly without an elder accompanying you, I'm afraid you might suffer losses or be deceived.
First, tell me what you want to buy, and Eighth Uncle will help you consider it and see if there's anything Eighth Uncle can assist you with."
Lin Zufeng said, "I want to buy a defensive Magical Artifact, a Tier 1 Pill Furnace, qīnggāng charcoal for Alchemy, and some defensive and offensive Talismans.
These are all I can think of and use for now." Lin Chengji said, "You want to learn Alchemy.
To achieve anything in Alchemy, besides having good Alchemy talent, you also need a lot of resources for practice.
The cost is not low; you need to be mentally prepared."
Lin Chengji thought for a moment and then said, "Alright, Eighth Uncle doesn't have any Alchemy talent.
This Tier 1 High Grade Pill Furnace was found by Eighth Uncle during a training excursion in a Foundation Establishment Cultivator's Immortal Cave.
Eighth Uncle once wanted to learn Alchemy, but indeed had no Alchemy talent, and ultimately achieved nothing in Alchemy.
Today, I will give this Pill Furnace to you, considering it a gift from Eighth Uncle.
Anyway, it would only gather dust in my hands.
I hope it will be of some help to you and find its use in your hands."
After speaking, he took out a Pill Furnace from his Storage Pouch and said, "This furnace is called Nine Dragons Cauldron, and it is a Tier 1 High Grade Magical Artifact.
It can not only refine Medicinal Pill but also be used to defend against enemy attacks.
This way, you won't need to buy a separate defensive Magical Artifact.
I presume you don't have many Spirit Stone either."
Lin Zufeng took the Nine Dragons Cauldron and said, "Thank you, Eighth Uncle, it's just what I need, so your nephew won't decline.
Your nephew will not let the Nine Dragons Cauldron gather dust."
Lin Chengji said, "Hmm, regarding Talismans, you can go find your Sixth Aunt.
She is a Tier 2 Talisman Master, so you won't have to waste time at the market.
Besides, your father had a good relationship with her during his lifetime.
If you, her nephew, go, it would be unreasonable for her not to show some generosity.
Go, don't be shy.
You are still young and should receive care from your elders.
When you are capable in the future, you can repay the Family one or two."
After leaving Lin Chengji, he went straight to the Hall of Talismans.
At this time, inside the Hall of Talismans, Sixth Aunt Lin Chengzhen was guiding the Family's Tier 1 Talisman Masters and apprentices in drawing Talismans.
Lin Zufeng waited until Lin Chengzhen finished speaking and assigned homework before requesting an audience with Lin Chengzhen, "Sixth Aunt, Zufeng requests an audience."
"Come in," Lin Chengzhen replied.
Lin Zufeng pushed the door open and entered.
Sixth Aunt Lin Chengzhen was over fifty years old and had reached Qi Refining Level 9.
The Family lacked Foundation Establishment Pill, so she had been unable to Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage.
Upon seeing Sixth Aunt, Lin Zufeng bowed and said, "Your nephew greets Sixth Aunt."
Lin Chengzhen said, "Zufeng, what brings you here today?
I secretly visited you a few times and saw you were diligently Cultivating, so I didn't disturb you.
I presume you must have something important today."
Lin Zufeng replied, "To Sixth Aunt, your nephew has taken on a Family cultivation task and will be departing soon.
I came to see Sixth Aunt today out of consideration for my safety during the journey, and I shamelessly ask Sixth Aunt for a few defensive and offensive Spirit Talismans."
Lin Chengzhen sighed and said, "It's truly hard on you.
If your Ninth Brother and Ninth Sister-in-law were still alive, you wouldn't have to take on Family tasks at such a young age.
Sixth Aunt can't help you with much else, but I'm not short on Spirit Talismans.
I'll give you some Talismans, considering it my way of looking after you on behalf of your Ninth Brother and Ninth Sister-in-law."
With that, she took out five Tier 1 Golden Arrow Talismans, five Tier 1 Fireball Talismans, and five Tier 1 Earth Wall Talismans.
"These fifteen Talismans offer both offense and defense.
If you encounter an opponent you can't defeat, don't hesitate to use them; your safety is paramount.
Come to Sixth Aunt for more when you run out.
I'll also give you one Tier 2 Earth Wall Talisman.
This Talisman can withstand a full-strength attack from a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Cultivator, just in case."
Lin Zufeng took the Talismans and bowed deeply to Lin Chengzhen, saying, "Thank you, Sixth Aunt, for your generous gift.
Your nephew will certainly take good care of himself, and will continue to show filial respect to Sixth Aunt in the future."
"No need to be polite.
Your father and I often teamed up when we went out.
Your father took great care of me and saved my life twice.
It's a pity that Ninth Brother and Ninth Sister-in-law were harmed by villains, and to this day, we don't know who was responsible."
With that, Lin Chengzhen let out a long sigh.
"You go.
Don't slack off in Cultivation.
Safety comes first when you're out and about.
Protect yourself well, and you can always come find me if anything happens."
Lin Zufeng said, "Thank you, Sixth Aunt, your nephew understands."