The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 710: Effect of the Longevity Pill

Chapter 710: Chapter 710: Effect of the Longevity Pill

Jing Yan could guess what was on Yan Chao’s mind.

Jing Yan did not elaborate further. Once Yan Chao returned home and took the Longevity Pill, he would naturally come to know its effects. By then, he would be grateful rather than disappointed.

Having secured the elixir, Yan Chao had no desire to stay for tea and took the opportunity to bid farewell to Jing Yan. Jing Yan then had a servant see Yan Chao out of his residence.

Chang Huan did not leave immediately; he stood to one side, his gaze burning as he watched Jing Yan.

Yan Chao was skeptical of Jing Yan’s claims, but Chang Huan was different. When Jing Yan mentioned that a Perfect Quality Longevity Pill could extend a Martial Artist’s life by three hundred years, Chang Huan did not doubt it. Although he had never heard of the Longevity Pill before, Jing Yan had refined the Dragon Tiger Pill, a potion from a Pill Formula that had long been lost, during the Alchemy Festival.

If Jing Yan could refine the Dragon Tiger Pill back then, what was so strange about him refining a pill that Chang Huan had never heard of?

Besides, Chang Huan himself was not a Pill Master and had limited knowledge of the Alchemy Dao. There were countless elixirs, especially those from lost Pill Formulas, that he didn’t know about.

"Hall Master Jing Yan, that Longevity Pill..." Chang Huan’s face was full of anticipation.

"Grand Steward, the Longevity Pill requires a core ingredient: Ten-thousand-year-old plum blossom dew," Jing Yan revealed while giving the Longevity Pill to Yan Chao in front of Chang Huan, clearly having his own plans.

"Ten-thousand-year-old plum blossom dew is indeed rare and rather hard to find," Chang Huan nodded.

He said it was hard to find but did not say it was impossible. For a Martial Artist of Chang Huan’s status, if he was set on finding a certain material, the chances of success were still significant, even for extremely rare materials.

"Grand Steward, here is a Perfect Quality Longevity Pill, which I would like to give to you," Jing Yan said as he handed over a Jade Bottle to Chang Huan.

Chang Huan’s eyes flickered slightly.

He wanted the Longevity Pill but had not expected Jing Yan to give it to him for free. Considering the Longevity Pill could add three hundred years to one’s life, its value was imaginable. Chang Huan had intended to obtain the ingredients and ask Jing Yan to refine the Longevity Pill.

So when Jing Yan offered him a Longevity Pill, it took him by surprise.

"Grand Steward, please do not refuse. You have helped me a lot recently; consider this pill a token of my gratitude," Jing Yan said with a smile.

By doing this, Jing Yan naturally aimed to secure loyalty. Continually requesting others for help without offering benefits would, in the long run, weaken even the closest of relationships.

If Chang Huan accepted this elixir, their relationship would naturally advance to the next level.

After a moment’s hesitation, Chang Huan accepted the Jade Bottle.

"Hall Master Jing Yan, then I won’t stand on ceremony!" Chang Huan said with a hint of color rising to his cheeks, "In the future, anything you need help with, just say the word. Don’t be shy."

"Grand Steward, there is actually something I need your help with now," Jing Yan said.

"Oh? What is it?" Chang Huan, having secured the pill, was visibly excited.

The fact that Jing Yan needed his help made him happy.

"I would like you to spread the word about the effects of the Longevity Pill," Jing Yan’s eyes narrowed.

"To publicize the effects of the Longevity Pill? You mean... let the Martial Artists of the Continent know that you created this Longevity Pill and understand its effects?" Chang Huan asked in surprise.

"Yes! This will benefit the Pill Debate Conference I am organizing," Jing Yan nodded.

"Alright, I understand. Leave this matter to me. You’ll see, within three months, the name of the Longevity Pill will be known throughout the Continent." For Chang Huan, this was a small task.

...

Back at the Yan Family Residence, as soon as Yan Chao left the Jing Yan Mansion, he immediately returned to his family’s estate.

Clearly, the Yan Family Patriarch and other senior members were aware that the Ancestor was visiting Hall Master Jing Yan to obtain the pill, so they were all waiting for Yan Chao’s return.

"Ancestor, you’re back."

"Ancestor, how did it go? Did Hall Master Jing Yan manage to refine the Plum Blossom Pill?" the Yan Family Patriarch and the others anxiously inquired.

"There was no Plum Blossom Pill, but Hall Master Jing Yan gave me a different pill called the Longevity Pill," Yan Chao told everyone.

"Longevity Pill?"

"What is this Longevity Pill? Why have we never heard of it?"

"I haven’t heard of it either. Is there really such a pill on the Continent? Didn’t Hall Master Jing Yan promise to refine the Plum Blossom Pill? Could it be that he reneged on his word?"

Everyone frowned with confusion and doubt.

"The meaning of Hall Master Jing Yan is that the Longevity Pill has an effect similar to the Plum Blossom Pill, but it is quite a bit better," Yan Chao said, not fully convinced himself, but in front of his clan members, that was what he said.

"Better than the Plum Blossom Pill? How is that possible?"

"On the Heavenly Origin Continent, isn’t the Plum Blossom Pill known for having the best longevity effect? One Plum Blossom Pill can extend life by at least a hundred years. What other pill can surpass its effectiveness?" the Yan Family Patriarch frowned and shook his head.

"Could Hall Master Jing Yan be trifling with us?"

"That doesn’t seem right! Although Hall Master Jing Yan is young, it’s said that he is extremely powerful, otherwise how could he become the Hall Master of the Holy Hall? Besides, he has a very close relationship with the Great Alchemist King Hu Donghe. Given his status, how could he deceive our Yan Family? Furthermore, even if he does not give face to our Yan Family, he must give face to the Grand Steward, right?"

The Yan Family’s high-ranking members speculated about Jing Yan’s intentions.

"Alright, let’s all stop guessing. I’ll know the effect of the pill once I try it," Yan Chao waved his hand, silencing the chatter.

Yan Chao entered his room, while the others did not disperse but waited to see the effect of the pill Yan Chao would take.

Inside the room, Yan Chao took out the three Jade Bottles that Jing Yan had given him and picked up the one with the Perfect Quality Longevity Pill.

The first use of an elixir typically yielded the best effect; with each subsequent use, the effect diminished.

Yan Chao had never used a Plum Blossom Pill before, let alone a Longevity Pill. This was his first time taking a Longevity Pill, so naturally, he chose one of Perfect Quality to achieve the best possible effect.

"The real effect, I suppose I’ll find out after trying it," Yan Chao murmured as he took out the pill.

At this point, pondering further was pointless. Whether the pill was effective or not, he accepted his fate.

He swallowed the Longevity Pill in one gulp.

A mysterious energy surged within his body instantly. In just the time it took to take a breath, Yan Chao could feel a transformation occurring.

Immense efficacy rushed through his body with astonishing speed, not only transforming his Physical Body but also causing a Transformation in his Divine Soul.

Yan Chao felt himself growing younger. In the span of a cup of tea, his entire body brimmed with vitality. What used to be waning life energy had now become vibrant and robust.