Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 600: Jiang Liu (Golden)
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Discussing the art of elixirs!?
Liaokong's invitation took Jiang Liu by surprise, as it was something he had not expected.
However, upon reflection, such a technical exchange resembled a scholarly debate, with both parties standing to gain, so it certainly wasn't a bad thing.
Therefore, Jiang Liu nodded his head, naturally agreeing to the proposal.
The Local Deity Temple had long lost its incense offerings, and so Jiang Liu and his companions, along with Liaokong, settled down to stay there.
After lighting a lamp, Liaokong and Jiang Liu sat opposite each other and began to discuss the topic of elixirs in escalating depth.
To say the least, since unlocking his Life Profession, Jiang Liu had gained considerable experience; his skills as both a Blacksmith and Pharmacist were quite advanced.
Thus, he could follow along and contribute to the discussion with Liaokong.
However, as their debate on the art of elixirs deepened, their conversation became less frequent.
Oftentimes, a single remark from Liaokong provided great enlightenment for Jiang Liu, prompting him to bow his head in thought and validate his own alchemy skills.
Similarly, all of Jiang Liu's knowledge was acquired automatically through proficiency in his life skills—a result of the game system's abilities.
Jiang Liu's knowledge and techniques, which were distinct from those known by Liaokong, thus proved to be enlightening for Liaokong as well.
Through this scholarly discourse, both parties made significant discoveries in the field of elixirs.
After talking until midnight, realizing that it was getting late, Liaokong brought his palms together in a gesture of respect and said to Jiang Liu, "Tonight's discussion with Brother has been immensely beneficial. I have a Treasure Pill here that I wish to present to Brother as a gift. Please, Brother, do not decline!"
With these words, Liaokong's hand moved, and he produced an exquisitely crafted Jade Box.
Upon opening the Jade Box, one could see a clear and sparkling Pill lying quietly inside, its strange medicinal fragrance diffusing all around, invigorating the spirit of whoever smelled it.
Jiang Liu was astonished to unexpectedly receive an elixir from Liaokong without any apparent reason.
He who receives no merit should not accept rewards, and Jiang Liu naturally was hesitant to accept.
Yet, upon seeing the clear and sparkling Pill, and as the corresponding Attribute Information appeared before Jiang Liu's eyes, the words of refusal he had in his mouth were difficult to utter.
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Marrow-Cleansing Glazed Treasure Pill (Consumable): Consumption will greatly enhance the user's aptitude. Subsequent use will have no effect. Note: Crafted primarily from a Shariputra left behind by a high monk after his transformation, supplemented with forty-nine rare heavenly and earthly treasures, and personally refined by the Medicine Buddha.
"A great treasure that enhances aptitude!? Personally refined by the Medicine Buddha?" Jiang Liu's eyes lit up as he read the information about the Marrow-Cleansing Glazed Treasure Pill.
From that description, it was clear that the value of the Pill was extraordinary, and naturally, Jiang Liu couldn't bring himself to refuse it outright.
Just for a single discussion, he would offer a Pill of such quality? Was Liaokong really that generous?
Jiang Liu shook his head. As the saying goes, there are no pie drops from the sky, only traps. If someone's gift exceeds normal expectations, then they must want something in return.
The greater the gift, the bigger the ask.
And something personally refined by the Medicine Buddha?
So could it be that this Liaokong is associated with the Medicine Buddha?
Jiang Liu pondered quietly to himself.
To simply accept it? To benefit from others makes one compliant, and hands that accept become bound—this is not so easily done, especially with valuable gifts.
But to refuse? For himself, an elixir that could greatly improve aptitude was exactly what he needed.
"Brother, please accept it!"
Seeing that Jiang Liu was only pondering and had made no move to take it, Liaokong urged him to accept.
"In that case, I shall accept it with thanks!" Jiang Liu thought it over and decided to accept the gift for the time being, and reached out to take the Jade Box.
After accepting it, Jiang Liu did not intend to put it away in his storage space.
Having taken the Pill, Jiang Liu opened the Jade Box, pinched the Treasure Pill, and put it in his mouth.
"Ding ding ding!"
Just then, a sound from the friends list notification rang out.
Jiang Liu glanced over and saw it was from Wujing.
He subtly glanced at the silent Wujing beside him, then opened the message.
It turned out Wujing was advising him to think twice before acting. Although he seemed to have a good relationship with Liaokong, the Journey to the West for Scriptures was ultimately aimed at the upheaval of the Great Thunder Monastery in the Western Heaven, marking them as adversaries.
Would Master dare to casually eat a Pill given by an acquaintance he'd only recently met? What if it was poison?
"Don't worry, this is not poison. Your Master has ways to verify it!"
Seeing the secret message from Wujing advising him, Jiang Liu casually replied and immediately placed the Pill into his mouth.
If it were truly poison, the Attribute Information that appeared before him would have indicated so. Jiang Liu understood that there were no problems with the Pill.
Wujing naturally did not object after hearing his Master's response.
Upon swallowing the Pill, Jiang Liu felt as though he had ingested a warm dove's egg.
An intangible medicinal power quickly spread through his abdomen and into his limbs and bones.
Every cell in his body seemed to be cheering at this moment.
Transformation, evolution!
As the effects of the glazed Pill manifested, words like "metamorphosis" and "evolution" instinctively flashed through Jiang Liu's mind.
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The medicinal power was transforming his body, providing him with a Changing Marrow. Jiang Liu understood this well, closed his eyes, and carefully felt the changes happening within his body.
His internal organs, hair, skin, bones...
As the medicinal power spread, Jiang Liu could feel that everything within his body was changing, all of it improving.
His body even seemed much lighter now.
When he first became immortal and shed his mortal shell to achieve an Immortal Body, all aspects of his being had greatly improved.
However, today, after consuming the Marrow-Cleansing Glazed Pill, Jiang Liu felt that the enhancements he experienced were even more significant than when he had shed his mortal body and achieved his Immortal Body.
Time passed by the minute and second, Liaokong quietly sat, waiting for the medicinal power in Jiang Liu to be fully unleashed.
Sun Wukong and the others beside him didn't utter a word, quietly observing Jiang Liu.
The entire Local Deity Temple seemed incredibly tranquil for a time.
After a long while, the effects of the medicine finally came to fruition, and Jiang Liu felt refreshed, as if the whole world before his eyes had completely changed.
He carefully felt his own body and, well, his Cultivation Level hadn't increased in the slightest.
But, his feelings were not deceiving him.
Character UI.
After murmuring to himself for a moment, a low shout resounded in Jiang Liu's mind and his semi-transparent character UI appeared.
ID: Jiang Liu (Golden).
Gender: Male.
Profession: Compassionate Bodhisattva.
Level: 69 (360 million/1.8 billion)
Equipment: …
He reviewed his character UI, everything else remained unchanged, but what caught the eye was the change in his name.
His name had changed from blue to golden.
"Hiss, so you're saying that this Marrow-Cleansing Glazed Pill greatly enhanced my aptitude and changed my blue UI to a golden one?" As he looked at his golden character UI, Jiang Liu gasped in both shock and delight.
Even if nothing else had changed, the fact that his character UI's quality had improved was the greatest gain.
"Mhmm, whether it's the Heavenly Dragon Zen Sound or the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture, the speed of gaining Experience Points from these Cultivation Techniques is related to aptitude!"
"Now that my aptitude has been upgraded to a golden UI, I wonder to what extent it will enhance my Cultivation of the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture?"
With a thought, Jiang Liu initiated the idea and got to work.
Jiang Liu sat cross-legged and began Cultivating the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture; soon, a series of system notifications sounded in his mind.
Notification: Gained 295 Experience Points.
Notification: Gained 302 Experience Points.
Notification: Gained 299 Experience Points.
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"This increase in range is terrifying!" After a brief Cultivation of the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture, Jiang Liu realized just how much he had improved.
Ordinarily, the rate of Cultivation for the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture yielded Experience Points equal to twice his level every 10 seconds.
At level 69, he was supposed to gain 138 Experience Points.
It would not be strange to fluctuate by one or two Experience Points.
But now it had reached around 300?
This was almost more than four times his level, right?
Just by swallowing one Marrow-Cleansing Glazed Pill, the speed of Cultivating the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture had more than doubled?
What a treasure, truly a magnificent treasure!
Previously, the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, capable of delivering two or three billion Experience Points in an instant, seemed incredibly valuable.
But now, considering the long term, isn't the value of this Marrow-Cleansing Glazed Pill even higher than a Nine Revolutions Golden Pill?
Delight! The speed at which I gain Experience Points from Cultivating the Green Lotus Taoist Scripture has doubled, which of course, is a joyous matter.
Likewise, my character UI quality upgrading from blue to gold is certainly a reason to be joyous.
However, after rejoicing, Jiang Liu's heart grew heavy.
The preciousness of this Marrow-Cleansing Glazed Pill far exceeded his expectations.
Therefore, Liaokong's request from him was substantial!
"No, I must make a return gift, but what should I use to repay him?" Jiang Liu didn't wish to owe this favor and pondered in his mind.
Ginseng Fruit?!
Indeed, the Ginseng Fruit was a great treasure, but it still seemed to fall short of this Glazed Pill, didn't it?
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