Chapter 302: Chapter 302: Pay Extra, Doubled Life Extension

Yang Chan, of course, noticed the change in Steward Li’s mood, but he paid it no mind.

Whether it was due to the Cloud Stone Mountain mine or something else entirely, it had little effect on him. He hadn’t sensed any malice from Steward Li, and that was enough.

Before returning to his room, Yang Chan had the inn attendant send up hot water and food.

The food within the Cyan Yuan Sect’s sphere of influence was much safer than what he had eaten on the road. Besides, a hot bath could alleviate his fatigue. But of course, the most important thing was the Dragon Bone Medicine Bath—in other words, his Daily Potential Point Collection.

During his days at Qingfeng Pavilion, he could finally restore his Daily Potential Point Collection, bringing it back to 4.7. While he had been traveling, his Potential Points had remained at 3.5, a daily loss of 1.2 that had pained him dearly.

Losing out on adding a point each day felt like eating a meal of plain rice with no side dishes. It wouldn’t kill you, but it was deeply unsatisfying—like an important download freezing midway, leaving you to do nothing but fret.

And so, after arriving in Yun City and successfully taking care of his business, Yang Chan settled into Qingfeng Pavilion to resume his usual routine.

He didn’t plan on leaving Qingfeng Pavilion. He would just wait there for the day he was to ascend Cloud Stone Mountain, lest people come looking for his help.

Now that he had gathered all his Alchemy Materials, he had no intention of looking for more trouble—unless they were willing to pay up, that is!

He might make an exception for a pile of aged Ghost Spirit Grass or Fragrant Celestial Flowers—materials he actually needed. Otherwise, it was out of the question.

He had come to Yun City to collect materials and steer clear of the mess in Silver State, not to do manual labor.

As for news from the border, none had arrived yet, so he remained in the dark. After all, Qing State wasn’t a border region. Even if the Jin Meng Empire and the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty were at war, the borderlands would be the first to feel the effects. The conflict would only spill over into Qing State depending on how the war progressed.

There was no point in him staying in Yun City for too long. He was better off returning to the Cyan Yuan Sect, where he could receive firsthand information. Besides, Princess Lan Yue couldn’t hold on for much longer.

After all, the Three Flower Insect Divine Pill was potent. If he dallied here for too long, Princess Lan Yue would likely die in agony, and all the effort he had expended on his journey would be for nothing.

The inn attendant was very efficient—likely due to Steward Li’s specific instructions—and the hot water and food Yang Chan requested were prepared quickly.

After the inn attendant left, Yang Chan prepared the Dragon Bone Medicine Bath in the tub. Once he had checked the food for any issues, he settled into the bath and began to eat.

He had brought Essence Grain Pills for the journey, and while they could certainly stave off hunger, they tasted remarkably plain. Given the choice, Yang Chan would rather not eat them. It was like stuffing one’s stomach with compressed biscuits—functional, yes, and filling enough that you wouldn’t feel hungry, but that was all.

To someone like Yang Chan, who enjoyed flavorful food, this was nothing short of sacrilege.

Of course, he’d had little choice on the road, and it had been convenient. But here at Qingfeng Pavilion, he didn’t have to settle and could enjoy a proper meal.

After eating and drinking his fill, Yang Chan leaned back in the tub, his body still absorbing the Dragon Bone Medicine Bath. The only thing he felt was missing was someone to give him a massage. Steward Li had actually hinted at arranging such a service, but Yang Chan had firmly refused. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

He had done so because he simply wanted to rest and had no desire for further activity. Besides, he planned to stretch his limbs and practice his cultivation techniques in his room.

But the main reason was a matter of trust. Who knew what kind of person Steward Li might arrange? If it were someone sent to probe his secrets, the risk would far outweigh the reward.

It was unnecessary to introduce such an unknown variable for the sake of a little relaxation. In any case, he didn’t plan to stay in Yun City for long; he would be leaving in a few days, once his business was concluded.

If he had such needs, he would rather wait until he returned to the Cyan Yuan Sect and find Han Bingyu. He had already trained her, and she suited his tastes perfectly.

With Han Bingyu, a simple glance was all it took for her to understand his intentions, which made her far more agreeable than anyone else.

Furthermore, Yang Chan worried about inviting unexpected complications. The journey to Yun City had already had its share of mishaps; he didn’t need any more now.

When the medicinal bath was finished, Yang Chan wiped himself dry, sat cross-legged on the bed, and took out the Longevity Two Body Pill he had refined earlier that day. This elixir was made using the Instant Flower, so its shelf life was not long; its medicinal power would begin to fade after about seven days. Compared to a true Lifespan Extension Pill, it had many drawbacks.

Yang Chan took out the bright red pill, examined it for a moment, and then swallowed it whole.

An elixir like this was naturally for his own consumption. Even with his already long lifespan, he certainly wouldn’t mind living a few more years. After all, who wouldn’t want to live longer? He was no exception.

As the elixir entered his stomach, a surge of medicinal power erupted within him, instantly coursing through every part of his body. No wonder the old ancestor of the Zhao Family had to be supported into his seclusion; it wasn’t just because of his advanced age, but also because the elixir’s power was so violent.

Even a Grandmaster like Yang Chan, who was at the stage of Inner Refining of the Lungs and Spleens, was affected by it—to say nothing of the Zhao Family’s old ancestor, who was only at the level of External Iron Bone Refining.

As the medicinal power flared, Yang Chan guided it, slowly refining it. The burst of power was fierce, but it also faded quickly, dispersing throughout his body for full absorption. As it did, Yang Chan could feel the vitality in his body increase by a tiny fraction.

Although the change was subtle, Yang Chan’s powerful senses perceived it clearly. As the medicinal power was fully refined, he felt his body change slightly, as if becoming lighter. This was the effect of the increased vitality. This was the secret behind how the Longevity Two Body Pill extended one’s lifespan: it increased vitality, which in turn stimulated life force.

Once the refining was complete, Yang Chan’s gaze shifted to his lifespan column.

He saw that it had already changed.

[Lifespan: 18/339]

Yang Chan saw his lifespan change from 333 to 339. This was three years more than his estimate of 336.

’Is it because I’m young? Or is it because of my physique, or my Health Cultivation Technique?’

Confusion flickered in Yang Chan’s eyes.

The conclusion that the Longevity Two Body Pill extended one’s lifespan by three years hadn’t been his own; it was the established result of numerous trials by those who had refined it in the past. But for him, the effect had doubled. This was certainly good news for Yang Chan, even if he couldn’t figure out the reason why.

’I’ll have to try other Lifespan Extension Pills in the future. When the time comes, I’ll consult some ancient texts. I should be able to unravel the mystery then.’

For now, Yang Chan didn’t probe the matter further, as he had no means of discovering the cause anyway. Besides, a greater lifespan extension was undoubtedly a good thing for him.

He still had to work hard to achieve his small goal of living for a thousand years. Now, with an extra three years, he was that much closer to achieving it.