397 - Rebirth of a Star: Another Day, Another Drama

Chapter 397: Inspecting the Pill Recipe In the following two days, Ye Ling Long and Feng Li wandered around Tong Tian City, gathering information about some of the happenings on the ship and identifying the origins of the token in their possession. It turned out that this kind of token was akin to a VIP pass, used only by individuals of special status. Although the Di family was not as powerful as before, their influence remained significant in the Upper Immortal Realm, making such tokens quite ordinary for them. Meanwhile, in the Upper Immortal Realm, within the Di family estate, Di Lian Yun sat in his study with a guard respectfully standing by. "Young Master, Master Han the Alchemist has been invited," the guard informed. Di Lian Yun nodded, "Invite Master Han in, and ensure the doors are guarded. No one is to approach without my express permission." "Yes, Young Master. There's also..." The guard hesitated to leave. "Speak up, no need for hesitation," Di Lian Yun instructed. "Our previously reserved two ship tickets have been used, but they were used by two men." "Oh~ men?" Di Lian Yun queried with a hint of surprise, quickly piecing things together, "Perhaps someone is disguising themselves. Have we offended someone?" "This... I'm unsure. There are not many from our Lower Immortal Realm." "Let it go for now. Since she has arrived in Tong Tian City, she must be safe now. Inform the Tong Tian Chamber of Commerce to look after them and keep track of their whereabouts," Di Lian Yun concluded after some deliberation. "Yes!" After the guard departed, Master Han, the alchemist, was soon ushered in. Dressed in white and looking fatigued, he carried a strong scent of medicinal herbs. "Is there something you need from me, Young Master?" Master Han casually took a seat without waiting for an invitation, asking pointedly toward Di Lian Yun. Di Lian Yun remained unbothered by the informality. In the Immortal Realm, alchemists held high status, especially senior alchemists who were often esteemed by families and sects. Moreover, Master Han, being obsessed with alchemy to the exclusion of all else, was a dependable character. "Is there anything else, Young Master? If not, I need to get back. I have pills waiting to be refined," Master Han declared impatiently. Di Lian Yun smiled, "Please be patient, Master Han. I've summoned you today to examine a pill formula to verify its effectiveness." "A pill formula? Let me see," Master Han's eyes lit up at the mention of a new formula. Di Lian Yun handed over a sheet of paper on which he had transcribed the recipe for the Soul Concentration Pill, originally given to him by Ye Ling Long. He hadn't handed over the jade slip but instead made a handwritten copy. Upon receiving the formula, Master Han went from casually interested to visibly thrilled, ultimately standing up with trembling hands, "This... this... is the formula for the Soul Concentration Pill." "Master Han, could you verify if this is indeed the formula for the Soul Concentration Pill, and if it will be effective for my father's injury?" Di Lian Yun inquired. "The combination of main and auxiliary ingredients is incredibly ingenious, complementing and balancing each other. It should be effective; the Soul Concentration Pill helps refine the soul, likely beneficial for the residual soul damage of the family master. I will need to refine it first to confirm," Master Han responded eagerly, itching to begin the alchemical process. "Where did you acquire this formula, Young Master? Such soul-effective formulas are exceedingly rare. With this Soul Concentration Pill, we need not be constrained by the Pill Pavilion anymore." A stunning visage entered Di Lian Yun's mind, making his heart race and cheeks flush. Could this woman have given him such a precious gift because she...? Caught up in such thoughts, his face grew even warmer, his heart pounding rapidly. He could scarcely imagine that a beautiful woman gifting something so valuable to him might not signify affection but might simply reflect altruistic care from an elder to a younger person. *Cough*, "It was found during travels in other Immortal Realms. Master Han, please keep this confidential, and refrain from publicizing it until the pills are successfully refined." "Understood!" Master Han agreed wholeheartedly and swore a celestial oath for secrecy, taking his leave joyfully with the formula to commence his work. For an alchemy enthusiast, nothing could be more important than pill refining. Watching Master Han depart, Di Lian Yun leaned back in his chair for a long moment before quietly murmuring, "Ye Ling Long~." ... On the ship bound for the Central Immortal Realm, passengers queued for boarding. Ye Ling Long's ticket allowed her to bypass the queue, and upon showing it, she was respectfully escorted onto the ship. She observed the vessel closely, noting that it resembled a typical ship but with large wings on its sides and inscriptions of formations that intertwined like an art piece. Once aboard, Ye Ling Long and Feng Li were led to a private suite, equipped with two separate cultivation chambers featuring spirit-gathering formations and two recliners for rest. Exploring the suite, Ye Ling Long discovered it included an alchemy lab and a gravity room for body refinement, indicating thorough consideration for the passengers' needs. Though the room appeared small from the outside, its interior revealed a vast space, suggesting the use of a Xu Mi Ring—an application of spatial law. "The conditions on this ship are unexpectedly excellent," Feng Li remarked, impressed. "That’s because our tickets differ from the ordinary ones. This room clearly isn’t meant for regular ticket holders," Ye Ling Long responded. Feng Li agreed, "Whatever awaits, let’s enjoy the ride." As all passengers boarded, the ship ascended into the air, setting course for the Central Immortal Realm. Soon, a sense of weightlessness enveloped everyone, and the ship seemed to break through a barrier. Ye Ling Long sensed the ship penetrating a spatial barrier, feeling the immense power of the spatial laws. The ship was now navigating through spatial turbulence. The dormant power of the spatial laws within her reignited with liveliness. Thrilled, Ye Ling Long realized it had been a long time since she had advanced in spatial law mastery.