"So, your choice is what satisfies me. Alright, don't overthink it. I won't trouble the Su Family anymore, rest assured."

Mu Jinyu smiled reassuringly at the startled Zhou Yi, then took out a scroll, handed it to Zhou Yi, and said, "Take it and study it well first."

"This is..."

Zhou Yi had many things he wanted to say, but seeing Mu Jinyu's gesture, he swallowed those words and took the scroll handed to him.

With a look of confusion and speculation, he slowly opened to the first page. After a closer look, his eyes suddenly lit up with an intense gleam.

"This... could it all be pill formulas?"

Zhou Yi was full of shock and joy, and exclaimed without bothering to ask Mu Jinyu, quickly flipping through the scroll.

The more he flipped through it, the more shocked he looked.

"All pill formulas, at least a hundred, and none of them are first-stage formulas; they're all second-stage formulas, with a few third-stage formulas mixed in..."

Holding this scroll was like holding a hot potato for Zhou Yi. He suddenly looked up at Mu Jinyu, hastily shaking his head and said, "Dragon Master, this is too precious. You could give me one or two formulas to study. If you give them all to me, I really don't dare to take them..."

Although he was obsessed with the Dao of Alchemy to the point of abandoning martial arts cultivation in its pursuit, it didn't mean he was without principles. Just because Mu Jinyu gave him the formulas, he didn't go crazy with joy and accept them all.

Because these formulas were too precious—none were first-stage, all were second-stage, and there were even a few third-stage formulas.

First-stage elixirs are for cultivators of the Qi Refining Realm, second-stage elixirs are for Divinity Transformation Realm cultivators, and third-grade pills are for those of the Fanxu Realm.

What does this signify?

It signifies that whoever obtains these formulas and finds the required herbs under the grand setting of Spiritual Energy Revival will get a head start in this grand era and achieve an unbeatable position in the future.

Faced with such trust from Mu Jinyu, Zhou Yi really couldn't receive it without concern.

Seeing Zhou Yi trying to return the Pill Scripture, Mu Jinyu did not take it. Instead, he pushed it back to him, smiling, "This is not a test for you. Just take it. These formulas aren't very important to me; Elder Zhou, feel free to research them."

"This..."

Zhou Yi felt extremely conflicted and tangled in his heart.

On one hand, he really wanted to study these pill formulas, but on the other hand, he felt they were too valuable. If lost in his hands, even suicide wouldn't redeem his guilt!

Mu Jinyu said, "Take them; I have the originals of these, and I even have better third- and fourth-stage formulas in hand. These are the simplest formulas. Once you've comprehended them, I'll consider passing the other formulas to you."

"What?!"

Hearing Mu Jinyu's words, Zhou Yi's eyes burst with shock, disbelief, and desire.

A fourth-stage elixir formula—it would be for those cultivating at the Unity Realm Stage?

Mu Jinyu has them in hand?!

He so wished to have a glance!

Moreover, the Dragon King said these formulas are the simplest and he has the originals...

Zhou Yi's heart was stirred.

He then gritted his teeth and carefully stored the scroll containing over a hundred pill formulas, solemnly saying, "Dragon Master, rest assured. Even if it costs my life, I will destroy these formulas beforehand to prevent any leakage!"

"No need, no need!"

Seeing Zhou Yi taking it so seriously, Mu Jinyu, slightly helpless, urged, "It's really not necessary. To me, your life is far more important than these formulas. Should an unexpected situation arise, try to save yourself and feel free to give the formulas to others. I will retrieve them later."

These formulas were found in the storage bags of individuals and sects like the Blood Sword Sect, which he had obliterated, so they weren't considered valuable.

Mu Jinyu had also passed these formulas to Elder Cheng of the Heavenly Sword Faction in Kunlun Ruins.

This included a large number of third and fourth-stage formulas.

So in his eyes, even if some second-stage and minor third-stage formulas given to Zhou Yi got lost due to unforeseen circumstances, it wouldn't be a major loss. Zhou Yi didn't need to worry so much.

Finally persuaded, Zhou Yi accepted that these pill formulas were regarded as being on the same level as third-rate secret manuals in Mu Jinyu's eyes.

This left him somewhat disappointed.

The second-stage formulas he longed for were seen as insignificant by others.

Indeed, Zhou Yi's half Pill Scripture contained all first-stage formulas, suitable only for creating elixirs used by those at the stage of handling dark energy, energy transformation, and early Divine Transformation Realm.

For cultivators at the mid-stage of Divinity Transformation, even the top-grade elixirs within half of this scripture had limited effects.

Even so, the Su Family coveted it immensely.

After his moment of disappointment, Zhou Yi regained his enthusiasm.

The excitement he felt was akin to when he first entered the Martial Arts World, full of anticipation every day, knowing that with a little more effort, he could delve deeper and study more profound aspects.

"I will not let down the Dragon Master's high expectations!"

Zhou Yi stated solemnly.

Mu Jinyu nodded with satisfaction, "Hmm, you should return to the Dragon King Hall first. This time, I brought a vast number of spiritual medicines which have been planted in the medicine field on Yinlong Mountain. You can go back and try them for practice."

"Alright."

Hearing this, Zhou Yi was exhilarated and eager to head to Yinlong Mountain to practice alchemy with the spiritual medicines.

After bidding farewell to Mu Jinyu, he quickly departed.

After Zhou Yi's figure disappeared from sight, Mu Jinyu turned back and smiled at Gu Xiyan and the others, "Let's go. Yang City has lots of delicacies; since we're here, let's stay for a few days and enjoy the local cuisine."

"Hmm, hmm."

Gu Xiyan, Wen Rou, and others all nodded in agreement.

"Puh!"

At this moment, the Divine Silkworm Princess, hearing their conversation and realizing Mu Jinyu had concluded his important business, suddenly flew out of his embrace.

"I want ice cream!"

Yin Li blinked her bright eyes at Mu Jinyu and said.

"Alright, alright, alright..."

Mu Jinyu looked around and saw a dessert shop by the roadside, then led the group towards it.

...

Overseas.

On a desolate island.

At the heart of the Desolate Sea lies a blood-colored lake spanning ten miles.

The Blood Lake is boiling hot, dense, and rich, barely visible are countless white bones drifting within, appearing extremely demonic.

"Shoo!"

At this moment, a tiny figure suddenly appeared on the horizon, flying straight towards the desolate island.

Getting closer.

It became clear that the figure was a middle-aged man in a magnificent tailcoat, with a pale face, seemingly long deprived of sunlight.

Behind him grew a pair of giant bat wings, adorned with many purple-black patterns, appearing very distinctive.

The newcomer was none other than the new generation Curse World Master of the Fallen Splendor!

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