Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now! Chapter 1157 - 345: [A Bit of Better Luck]_2
Previously on Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now!...
Unstoppable, he was like a dragon entering the sea, soaring directly upwards.
After gaining the true knowledge of an Alchemy Master, he combined the mainstream alchemy techniques of the Domain Realm with the unique methods of the Ghost Race, absorbing strengths and insights from various sources to become a premier Alchemist.
By this point, his standing was already highly respected, even showing signs of rivaling his own teacher. Countless sects and families vied to recruit him.
Even the official Immortal Platform extended an offer, inviting him with generous terms to oversee its operations.
However, upon achieving complete mastery in alchemy, Shi Lu declined all proposals and returned to the Southern Border alone.
For the following decades, he established himself within the Ghost Race territories of the Southern Border. He traversed the mountains, seeking spiritual herbs, crossing innumerable hills, and visiting numerous tribes. He also identified and took under his wing dozens of talented Ghost Race youths from various tribes, imparting to them the knowledge of spiritual herbs and alchemy.
After many years, Shi Lu had essentially become a Great Alchemy Master recognized by the Ghost Race.
This individual was profoundly loyal to the Ghost Race, harboring a particularly steadfast and devout faith in their ancestor. It was precisely this loyalty that led the East Sea to summon him to meet Chen Yan.
That the elder lady herself suggested this connection underscores her belief in Shi Lu's trustworthiness.
The Artifact Master Golden Saber, naturally, is trusted as well.
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When Chen Yan revealed the entirety of the Divine Tree Juice, its sheer volume caused Shi Lu’s eyes to nearly pop out of his head!
The stout old man exclaimed in disbelief, "Did you... rob the Fierce Beast Race’s Sacred Land?!"
Chen Yan chuckled, his voice low, "I once journeyed near Evil Land Mountain and happened upon a significant figure from the Gu Family. We joined forces for a major operation."
Shi Lu pursed his lips but then a realization dawned, a blind spot in his understanding: "From the Gu Family? So, if you collaborated on a grand heist... that person from the Gu Family must have also acquired a substantial amount of Divine Tree Juice, wouldn't they?"
"Hmm."
"Good..."
Shi Lu let out a breath, his eyelids fluttering. He pointed at the array of bottles and jars Chen Yan had presented, "Among these, the ones that have been diluted and mixed with alcohol... who instructed you in this technique?"
"The Gu Family."
The stout old man suddenly erupted in anger!
The elder’s round face quivered as he cursed vehemently, "Those boorish fools from the Gu Family!! What do they know!! They've ruined good material like this!!"
Shi Lu’s face flushed with rage, his breathing heavy as he stared at the Divine Tree Juice. Finally regaining composure, he shook his head. "Take all of these back with me for now. In some time, I shall return to provide you with refined elixirs!"
After speaking, Shi Lu's thoughts stirred, and he looked directly at Chen Yan. "You... do you happen to have any other valuable items in your possession? Bring them all out together! You youngsters understand nothing; keeping such excellent materials is a sheer waste!"
Chen Yan chuckled and then produced a few more items.
The first item he revealed was a section...
A root stem from the Divine Tree!
It was the very segment they had severed from the Divine Tree during his and Gu Jinjia's operation, a tentacle-like appendage that continuously secreted Divine Tree Juice.
The old man took but one glance, and his vision swam, a darkness descending before his eyes. He nearly collapsed on the spot.
"This is!! This is!!"
He shouted, practically pouncing on it like a ravenous tiger, snatching it into his embrace in a frenzy. "How did you obtain something like this!! No! Why didn't you reveal it sooner!!!"
It was as if the stout old man had seen his deceased father suddenly reappear before him, a resurrection from the afterlife.
Witnessing the top Alchemy Master of the Ghost Race teetering on the brink of madness, Chen Yan certainly grasped the significance.
This Divine Tree root stem held immense value!
Blast it! Gu Jinjia had claimed this item wasn't nearly as precious back then!
Truly, the Gu Family were unsophisticated individuals who failed to recognize its worth.
The old man took several deep breaths before he finally settled down, clutching his chest and rasping, "Do you... have anything else...? Hmm, wait, wait, let me catch my breath."
As he spoke, he reached into his pocket, retrieving a small, dark wooden vial. With a flick of his thumb, he uncorked it, tipping out a snow-white pill, no larger than a bean. He popped it into his mouth and, after circulating his Qi for a brief period, his complexion visibly improved.
"Youngster, let me tell you, while this Divine Tree Juice possesses remarkable properties, its primary function is to bolster a cultivator’s physique. Its effects are good, yes, but there exist other spiritual plants or elixirs within the Domain Realm capable of achieving similar, albeit slightly less potent, results."
For us cultivators, physical body strength is considered one of the ultimate pinnacles of cultivation. This is especially true for those who tread the paths of Body Cultivation and Combat Techniques, where sheer physical might is highly prized. Frequently, the limits of one's physical strength will determine the ultimate extent of a Body Cultivator's journey. Consequently, the Divine Tree Juice from the Fierce Beast Race has consistently been an exceptionally rare and valuable substance throughout the Domain Realm. And this root stem is even more valuable than the Divine Tree Juice! Chen Yan immediately adopted a receptive attitude, inquiring, "This root stem holds greater value? In what manner?" Shi Lu stated with utmost seriousness, "The Divine Tree Juice merely serves to augment the physical body's strength. However, everyone's bodily strength is inherently capped by their innate talent. Those blessed with superior talent possess a higher potential limit, while those with lesser talent face a more restricted one.