Jiang Chen hadn't made any special demands — he only asked for thirty percent of the profits from this Myriad Longevity Pill.
This left both Palace Master Dan Chi and Elder Yun Nie deeply impressed.
The profits this Myriad Longevity Pill could bring were absolutely staggering. And Jiang Chen was asking for only thirty percent — that was practically the same as giving it away for free.
"Jiang Chen, thirty percent is far too unfair to you."
Jiang Chen smiled. "If the Myriad Longevity Pill stayed in my hands alone, it could certainly make me wealthy. But the extent of its usefulness would ultimately only enrich me personally. If I give it to Dan Qian Palace, and it can bring profits that benefit the sect — that would be an achievement lasting for generations. I'm no saint, but when I heard Grand Steward Dan Chi's grand vision back then, I was filled with the deepest admiration. Though I may not be able to accompany Palace Master Dan Chi on his journey to create a new era, I should still do my small part. Consider this Myriad Longevity Pill my contribution."
Palace Master Dan Chi possessed extraordinary talent and ambition. He was set on restoring the glory of the Wanxiang Empire, re-establishing the imperial family, and unifying the entire Wanxiang Domain.
Jiang Chen hadn't felt this vision deeply before, but after experiencing the alchemy competition at Phantom Wave Mountain and witnessing the insane level of scheming among the great sects, he finally understood that the strength — or weakness — of a domain had very real reasons behind it.
Divided, they were weak; united, they were strong.
The current Wanxiang Domain was a scattered mess. The major sects were all at odds, none willing to submit to the others, each guarding against and undermining and opposing one another.
In such a state, how could the Wanxiang Domain ever become powerful?
It was precisely because of this sorry state that Jiang Chen found Palace Master Dan Chi's grand vision all the more precious and far-sighted.
The Myriad Longevity Pill was precious, sure — but in Jiang Chen's memories of his previous life, a pill recipe of this level was actually considered relatively low-end.
Yet for a fourth-rank sect in the Wanxiang Domain, the Myriad Longevity Pill was unquestionably priceless.
Seeing Jiang Chen's attitude, Palace Master Dan Chi sighed. "Yun Nie, I have to admit — the younger generation always surpasses the older. A young man of Jiang Chen's age, with such magnanimity — has the Wanxiang Domain ever seen his like in all of history?"
Elder Yun Nie was completely won over. "Your foresight in bringing Jiang Chen to Dan Qian Palace was nothing short of a masterstroke."
Palace Master Dan Chi nodded, then suddenly recalled something. He reached out into the void with one palm, and an object materialized in his hand.
"Jiang Chen, you're excellent in every way — it's just that spatial ring of yours is rather outdated. This Sumeru Ring was something I acquired from a master artificer during my travels in the Upper Eight Regions. Consider it yours."
A mere Sumeru Ring, while valuable, obviously couldn't compare to the Myriad Longevity Pill. Still, it was Palace Master Dan Chi's way of showing his appreciation.
Elder Yun Nie pondered for a moment, then produced a pill bottle. "Jiang Chen, this pill is called the Origin Origin Pill. Years ago, when I traveled the world, I obtained a flask of First Cloud Jade Dew and refined a batch of Origin Origin Pills. I have three left — consider them a small token of my goodwill."
First Cloud Jade Dew?
Jiang Chen had never heard of the Origin Origin Pill, but First Cloud Jade Dew he knew well. It was one of the purest, most immaculate water sources in all creation.
The Five Elements each had their origins.
Fire had its fire source, and water naturally had its water source.
Wood had its wood source as well — for example, the Wood Spirit Spring was essentially a wood origin, and the Taiyi Jade Vine that produced the Wood Spirit Spring was an even purer wood origin.
Similarly, the Primordial Magnetic Mountain was a metal origin.
Seeing the hint of confusion on Jiang Chen's face, Elder Yun Nie was mildly surprised. With such exceptional talent in alchemy, could Jiang Chen really not have heard of the Origin Origin Pill?
Otherwise, why would hearing its name elicit absolutely no reaction from him?
Palace Master Dan Chi laughed. "Elder Yun Nie's gift is truly generous. Jiang Chen, this Origin Origin Pill allows unconditional advancement of one full level within the Yuan Realm. The day you reach the sixth level of the Yuan Realm, you can use this Origin Origin Pill to break through directly to the seventh level!"
Hearing this, Jiang Chen's expression shifted slightly. He quickly bowed in thanks. "Thank you for your generous gift, Elder Yun Nie."
Elder Yun Nie was gratified by Jiang Chen's reaction. "Compared to the value of the Myriad Longevity Pill, this Origin Origin Pill is nothing."
In truth, the Origin Origin Pill wasn't difficult to refine — the difficulty lay in gathering the materials. First Cloud Jade Dew was not something one could easily come by.
These were all treasures of heaven and earth that appeared only by rare chance.
Jiang Chen was actually laughing bitterly to himself. Elder Yun Nie had been rather extravagant, using First Cloud Jade Dew to refine Origin Origin Pills.
This was arguably the most wasteful possible use of the resource.
After all, the Origin Origin Pill was merely a Saint-grade alchemy product — albeit the pinnacle of Saint-grade pills — but still, only Saint-grade.
First Cloud Jade Dew, on the other hand, was a natural treasure whose true grade far exceeded the Saint level.
Of course, these were things Jiang Chen naturally couldn't say out loud.
For him, having this Origin Pill wasn't bad at all.
"Oh, right, Jiang Chen — this Origin Origin Pill can only be taken once. Repeated use will have no effect whatsoever," Elder Yun Nie reminded him.
This was basic alchemy knowledge. Any pill used for advancing one's realm was generally single-use. A second consumption would produce negligible results.
It was unlike the Yuan Nourishing Pill or Soul Fortifying Pill, which were meant for long-term consumption to supplement and build one's foundation.