Chapter 5, Washing Marrow Pill

Waste elixir refers to pills that contain excessive impurities. Consuming such elixirs not only fails to benefit one's cultivation but may also harm the body, and they are usually discarded with great reluctance.

For a long time, Lin Xuan remained silent, his expression revealing no signs of joy or anger. However, his hands were clenched tightly, with his nails digging deeply into his flesh, and his lips were also bitten until they bled

Did you see that? That kid is just a mortal without spiritual roots, yet he still harbors the delusion of cultivating immortality

The Feiyun Hall is grand in scale, comparable in area to a stadium on Earth. It is the most important building in the Floating Cloud Valley. On the first day of each month, disciples in the Spirit Movement period gather here to receive what they need for their cultivation.

Hmm. The old man arrogantly raised his head; his cultivation was not high, merely at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. However, he managed the sect's pharmacy, which could be said to grant him a position of considerable authority.

Thank you, Master Shi. Just as Lin Xuan finished speaking, his eye suddenly twitched, looking at the two pills in his hand. What is this...? Waste pills?

... ...

Master Ma! All the disciples bowed in respect

Despite the mocking and disdain, Lin Xuan remained unfazed, treating it as if a mad dog were barking, and quietly made his way to the back of the line

In the incense hall, after paying respects to the ancestral master, the disciples lined up to receive elixirs from the hands of the elder, each face displaying expressions of cherishment and joy

Other disciples each have only two cleansing pills, but I will give you two bottles. How about that? Master Uncle is treating you generously

Failed again

The other party was clearly intent on making things difficult for him. A shadow of gloom flashed through Lin Xuan's mind, yet he remained completely unperturbed on the surface. This Mr. Ma held a high position and wielded significant power, and offending him would be quite unwise.

In cultivation, in addition to innate talent and personal effort, elixirs are also indispensable, and can even be said to be extremely important. When practicing, if there are sufficient elixirs available, progress will be significantly accelerated, making it a shortcut. However, the materials for refining elixirs are rare and precious herbs, which is why sects can only provide a limited number of elixirs to their disciples

Thank you, Master Shi!

Hmph, not that impressive in appearance. Having someone like this in the sect is simply a waste of elixirs

Soon it was Lin Xuan's turn. Elder Ma glanced at him, revealing a hint of disdain on his face. He took a jade vial from the disc, poured out two pills from it, and tossed them in front of him.

A series of ancient and simple bell chimes resonated, prompting all the disciples to immediately cease their discussions, line up, and stand in order. An elder entered the main hall, accompanied by young boys, each of whom held a round plate covered with red cloth, yet a refreshing fragrance still wafted from it.

... ...

To Elder Ma's surprise, Lin Xuan's dissatisfaction completely vanished. He respectfully accepted the elixir and bowed before retreating.

Who says otherwise? I have heard that he works very hard, but how can an ordinary person without spiritual roots compare with us? After three years, he is still merely at the first level of the Spirit Movement stage

According to the regulations, disciples in the Lingdong period may receive two cleansing elixirs each month

Although small sects like the Floating Cloud Valley distribute only low-grade elixirs to their disciples, low-grade elixirs are still useful spiritual medicines, whereas this waste elixir...

The path of cultivation encompasses a vast array of subjects, including techniques, artifact crafting, alchemy, and talisman drawing, each of which contains extensive knowledge

Given your qualifications, taking the elixir would merely be a waste. The inferior pills might actually suit you just fine. How about this: I am not unreasonable, so I will give you a few more bottles.

Thus, Lin Xuan not only did not get angry, but instead took the discarded pill with an expression as usual, successfully avoiding a persecution. Elder Ma's plan failed, and instead of framing Lin Xuan, he was left speechless with anger

Even experienced alchemy masters often encounter failures, turning a cauldron of heavenly materials and earthly treasures into useless waste elixirs

From Elder Ma's contemptuous gaze, Lin Xuan also detected a hint of mockery and a sense of conspiracy. He immediately drew the conclusion that, although he did not know the specifics of the plot or why he was being targeted despite having no grievances or enmity, these could be investigated later. The urgent matter at hand was to avoid falling into the trap.

The plan cannot be described as flawless, but it is still quite meticulous. According to the sect rules, low-ranking disciples are allowed to receive cleansing pills; however, he deliberately made things difficult by substituting them with inferior pills. Such unfair treatment would be intolerable not only for Lin Xuan, a teenager in his teens, but even for a seasoned old fox with rich experience. Once he erupts, it would provide an opportunity to exploit the situation.

However, human calculations are not as good as those of heaven. Although Lin Xuan lacks spiritual roots and is merely an ordinary person, he is not foolish; in fact, he is quite intelligent. His character is resilient, able to endure what others cannot. He always thinks thrice before speaking or acting, never impulsively. When Elder Ma gave him a useless pill, he was indeed angry, but he managed to conceal that emotion very well.

Despite having practiced for most of the night and sleeping for less than three hours, Lin Xuan still arrived at the Feiyun Hall on time. In the spacious hall, there were already over a hundred people standing, all of whom were disciples in the Spirit Movement stage. However, each of them possessed greater power than Lin Xuan. His arrival sparked a flurry of discussions, and cold remarks occasionally pierced the air, reaching his ears.

However, this situation did not last long. A few minutes later, Lin Xuan took a deep breath, sat down again without saying a word, and continued to work hard

In the early morning, as the sun rises, a new day begins

He spoke as he took two jade vases from the plate and tossed them into Lin Xuan's hands

This is not a matter of Elder Ma having a grudge against Lin Xuan, but rather that this individual is inherently snobbish, looking down upon mortals without spiritual roots. He believes that allowing Lin Xuan to remain in the sect is a disgrace, which is why he is scheming to expel him.

Waste elixir, simply put, is garbage; consuming it is fundamentally harmful and of no benefit to cultivation. Not to mention two bottles, even if one were to acquire more, it would be worth nothing at all. How could it possibly be related to - Tu - Shulin Xuan...

Unaware of the vastness of the heavens and the earth, he believed that he could break the unchanging iron laws of the cultivation world that have persisted for millennia. A mortal's cultivation is destined to yield no significant achievements

The Washing Marrow Pill, as the name suggests, can wash the marrow through the changes of the I Ching, resolve the turbid energy within the body, and stimulate a small amount of spiritual power. Of course, the amount of spiritual power generated varies greatly depending on each individual's aptitude. This pill is only effective for disciples in the Spiritual Movement stage

The reaction was completely unexpected. Elder Ma originally thought that by treating Lin Xuan unfairly, he would cause a great uproar, allowing him to take the opportunity to accuse Lin Xuan of disrespecting his elders and expel him from the sect.

"What is not allowed?" The disdain in Elder Ma's eyes was evident; he was merely an overlooked low-ranking disciple. He raised his head and said arrogantly, "What, are you dissatisfied?"

For instance, in alchemy, in addition to various precious materials and rare herbs, it is also necessary to use true fire for the refining process. At the same time, factors such as the temperature, the dosage of auxiliary materials, the time of ignition, and the materials of the cauldron all affect the success rate of the alchemy.

"Master Uncle, you have taken the wrong ones; how can these two useless pills be consumed?"

How could that be? Elder Ma, on the contrary, was utterly astonished, left speechless in a daze