171: Chapter 171 Refining the Bone-Melting and Tendon-Regenerating Pill

"Hmm, I have already taken care of those five people."

Xiao Yuchen briefly recounted the events regarding the Shenhuo Sect.

"So that's how it is. They were seizing Spirit Medicine to help the Old Ancestor of the Shenhuo Sect refine a body. It's fortunate we found out about this in advance; otherwise, it would have been troublesome." Nangong Wentian nodded thoughtfully.

"It would indeed be troublesome. If the opponent managed to refine a body, even I would be unable to stop them by then."

As he spoke, Xiao Yuchen looked at Shangguan Jun and said, "I have retrieved the Spirit Medicine belonging to your Shangguan Family, but some were used to help Tianmozi repair his Soul. The rest can be returned to you; you can send people over with trucks to collect them."

Upon hearing Xiao Yuchen's words, Shangguan Jun was overjoyed. Although some had been lost, being able to recover the majority was the greatest stroke of fortune amidst misfortune.

"Brother Xiao, thank you. You are a benefactor to my Nangong Family. In the future, if you need any Spirit Medicine, just let me know, and my Shangguan Family will do our best to help you find it."

"Family Head Shangguan, you are too kind. There is no need to mention this again. Since I am the Guardian of Great Xia, resolving difficulties for you is what I should do."

Half an hour later, several large trucks appeared at the entrance of the Nangong Family, and Xiao Yuchen loaded all the medicinal materials onto the trucks.

Seeing Xiao Yuchen conjure his Family's medicinal herbs out of thin air, Shangguan Jun was shocked. After thanking Xiao Yuchen repeatedly, he left the Nangong Family.

After the Shangguan Family left, the other major families departed one after another, leaving only the Zhuge Family.

"Xiao Chen, thank you for your hard work this time. I have already had people prepare a meal; this time, you must let me treat you properly."

The last banquet was interrupted halfway through when news of Nangong Yan's injury arrived. This time, Nangong Wentian would not let Xiao Yuchen leave under any circumstances.

"This… alright."

Xiao Yuchen felt embarrassed to refuse. In any case, he had already gathered the medicinal materials for the muscle-regenerating and bone-melting pill, so he was not in a hurry to leave.

For the next few days, Xiao Yuchen remained at the Nangong Family, while Nangong Xue constantly found various excuses to chat with him. This made Xiao Yuchen feel somewhat uncomfortable, but there was nothing he could do.

Inside Nangong Wentian's study:

"Senior Nangong, didn't I give you a youth-preserving pill? Why haven't you taken it?"

When he first helped treat Nangong Wentian's injuries, he had given him a Medium Grade youth-preserving pill. However, so much time had passed, and Nangong Wentian still looked the same.

"I want to wait until I hand over the position of Guardian of Great Xia in a few years before taking the youth-preserving pill."

"Why wait until then?"

Xiao Yuchen was puzzled; it was generally difficult for anyone to resist the urge to become younger.

"As the Guardian of Great Xia, many people know me. My every word and action is under scrutiny. Once I return to my youth, it would be very difficult to explain clearly."

"Especially those old fogies in Great Xia; once they find out I have regained my youth, they will definitely ask me to get a youth-preserving pill from you. I know how precious this item is, and I don't want to put you, Xiao Chen, in a difficult position."

"So, in a few years, I will hand over the identity and responsibilities of the Guardian of Great Xia. By then, I will reduce my interactions with those people and focus on pursuing the Peak of the Dao of martial arts."

Hearing Nangong Wentian's words, Xiao Yuchen fell into deep thought. Others thought Nangong Wentian was infinitely glorious, enjoying the best resources of Great Xia, but they did not understand how much Nangong Wentian had sacrificed for Great Xia.

This old man had abandoned his own Family and sacrificed his own interests, dedicating himself to safeguarding the safety of Great Xia and the safety of the people of Great Xia. He deserved all of this.

"Senior Nangong, I do not have any youth-preserving pills right now, but I have a Medicinal Pill here that can help Martial Saint or even Martial Venerable Breakthrough. I will give it to you."

Xiao Yuchen greatly admired Nangong Wentian's character and took out two bottles of dashan pill to give to him.

"This type of Medicinal Pill can stimulate a person's potential and increase cultivation level. It is useful for both Martial Artist and Cultivator, and there is no limit to the number of times it can be used."

"However, the medicinal effect of this pill is very strong. Do not take the whole pill at once; take it half at a time. It should be enough to help you Breakthrough to the legendary Martial Infant stage."

"Keep one bottle for yourself and leave one for those Senior elders; consider it a small token of my appreciation."

"In the near future, I may have to leave here to go to the Cultivation World. I am not sure when I will be able to return, and I hope Senior Nangong can help me look after Jiangcheng."

Hearing that Xiao Yuchen actually had a Medicinal Pill that could help a Martial Venerable increase their cultivation level, Nangong Wentian was extremely excited. Just as he was about to reach out to take it, his hand froze in mid-air when he heard Xiao Yuchen's subsequent words.

"You are leaving? Is this the reason you have been avoiding Xiao Xue all this time?"

Nangong Wentian had kept Xiao Yuchen at the Nangong Family, partly because he wanted to have more contact with him, but the main reason was that he hoped for a Breakthrough in the relationship between Xiao Yuchen and Nangong Xue.

He had been secretly observing them for the past few days. Xiao Yuchen had been acting lukewarm toward his granddaughter, seemingly avoiding her on purpose, and he had seen all of this.

"You could say that. The main reason is that I have a girlfriend. I do not want to hurt Yiran, and I especially do not want another woman worrying about me. So, please do not tell Nangong Xue about this."

"Sigh, fate is something that really cannot be forced. I understand. I will not tell her. You can leave with peace of mind; I will ensure their safety unless I am dead."

Xiao Yuchen did not reply. He handed the two bottles of dashan pill to Nangong Wentian. He still had three bottles in his possession, which should be enough.

After staying at the Nangong Family for another day, Xiao Yuchen bid farewell and finally left the Nangong Family under the gaze of Nangong Xue.

After leaving the Nangong Family, Xiao Yuchen arrived once again at the Qingmu Hall at the bottom of the Southern Immortal Sea, and then took out the nine dragon qiankun cauldron and all the Spirit Medicine for refining the muscle-regenerating and bone-melting pill.

When he first rescued Azure Dragon, the System had issued a long-term challenge mission: help Azure Dragon achieve Rebirth and obtain the ancestral dragon blood essence.

The ancestral dragon was the progenitor of the Dragon Clan, and its strength was definitely greater than that of Great God Xuanwu. The ancestral dragon blood essence was an absolute treasure of the Dragon Clan, and a single drop was hard to come by.

"Senior Azure Dragon, please come out; we have arrived at your Immortal Cave."

As soon as Xiao Yuchen's voice fell, a Primordial Spirit entity floated out from the god-devouring stele; it was none other than Azure Dragon.

"Little brother, why have you returned here? Could it be that you have gathered all the medicinal materials for refining the muscle-regenerating and bone-melting pill?" Azure Dragon asked, somewhat excitedly.

"Yes, I was lucky and have gathered them all. Today, I can help you refine a body."

Although Azure Dragon had already seen through life and death, now that he knew he could be resurrected, how could he not be excited?

As a Cultivator, Azure Dragon's greatest regret was not being able to become an Immortal. Now that he could live another life, he finally had the chance to fulfill his wish.

"Good, little brother, I will trouble you."

Xiao Yuchen sat in meditation and Cultivate for a while, and after adjusting his state to the best, he began to refine the Medicinal Pill.

Xiao Yuchen went through the steps of refining the muscle-regenerating and bone-melting pill in his mind. After confirming there were no issues, he lit the Pill Furnace and carefully placed the stalks of Spirit Medicine into it one by one.

Under the scorching heat of the sacred fire, the Spirit Medicine quickly turned into drops of crystalline liquid.

Xiao Yuchen remained highly focused throughout the entire process; he had never been as serious as he was today.