"This!"

When Wang Xun uttered these words, both brothers were stunned, secretly marveling at his words. After all, Wang Xun was a descendant of a Golden Core cultivator, and the Spirit Root he spoke of was on a completely different level compared to that of the Li Family.

The Serpent Jiao treasure tree of the Li Family was merely between Fetal Breathing and Qi Cultivation stage, but with Wang Xun's move, it was already at the Foundation Establishment level, which rendered the two brothers speechless. He, seemingly oblivious of his own depth, explained further:

"This Wanling Flower has the effect of forgetting sorrows and hanging on to life. When bloomed, the flowers are like red jade. Taking it regularly can consolidate the spirit and calm the Qi, eliminate wild thoughts, and enhance one's cultivation level. If at life-and-death moments, chewing and consuming the flower can preserve the body and hang onto life."

"Based on my family's years of experience, even Foundation Establishment Cultivators can hold on for a few days. The more you consume, the weaker the effect becomes, but if there is a sufficient quantity, maintaining for half a month is not a concern."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanjiao's heart was moved. He stared at the red-yellow, almond-sized fruit core, internally contemplating:

"There is a Spiritual Spring on our Huaqian Mountain; I wonder if it could sustain this Spirit Root. This flower can be ingested regularly for cultivation, given as a gift, or sold to other Noble Families, which seems to be a fine strategy."

After all, being able to hang on for a few days was nothing more than delaying the inevitable death for a small family like the Li Family, which might seem inconsequential. But for larger Noble Families, it was truly a precious Spiritual Object. Coupled with some Elixirs and Talismans, it was enough to allow a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, otherwise doomed to severe injuries, to return home safely.

For a large clan like the Xiao Family, with their abundance of miraculous elixirs, as long as a hint of breath remained, whether it was preserving their cultivation level or their lives, the chances of survival would be greatly increased.

Watching the two deep in thought, Wang Xun smiled faintly.

"As for the Sui Origin Pill, my Wang Clan also has it, and we have better elixirs too. However, those things are of no use to me, and I didn't carry them with me. I only have a few bottles of Sui Origin Pills intended for rewarding others."

With that said, he took out a Jade Bottle from his Storage Bag and flicked it with his finger. An elixir flew out—snow white and crystal clear, emitting a pleasant fragrance. Wang Xun spoke with a smile brimming his face:

"This Sui Origin Pill is rich in medicine quality and is by no means inferior. You both may consider it. However, merely exchanging these pills might leave my family accusing me of bullying by using superior power, which wouldn't be appropriate."

The Sui Origin Pill, when first ingested, could enhance the possibility of reaching Foundation Establishment, and also served as a fine Qi Cultivation elixir. It was not particularly rare; the materials required for Alchemy were not too expensive, either. However, the Pill Script and materials were monopolized by the Three Sects and Seven Doors and were only used for rewarding disciples. Hence, these were quite scarce in Yue Country.

To Wang Xun, they were just some ordinary supplemental pills for daily use, certainly not anything of significance, so he naturally felt it wasn't suitable.

Li Yuanping merely looked closely, sensing the fragrance filling the room. Li Yuanjiao, however, upon seeing the pill, was startled, his eyes widening, a chill running down his spine as he exclaimed:

"This is a Sui Origin Pill?!!"

The Li Family had indeed encountered Sui Origin Pills before. Li Tongya had taken them many years ago, and there were records within the family. Li Yuanping, not skilled in cultivation and not one to delve into research, didn't recognize it, but Li Yuanjiao had read and memorized all about it.

The Sui Origin Pill obtained by the Li Family was white with gray streaks, coiled in shape, which caused dizziness with just a single breath. The Sui Origin Pill before them, luminous and smooth as a Jade Bead, was entirely different, spreading its sweet fragrance throughout the room.

The revelation was shocking, leaving Li Yuanjiao speechless—at a loss for words with a terrifying question echoing in his mind:

"If this is a Sui Origin Pill... what on earth was the one our ancestor took...?"

Wang Xun appeared thoughtful, glancing at Li Yuanjiao before shifting a small cup on the table.

"Sui Origin, the idea is to capture the essence while discarding the superfluous. The main ingredient is the Lanhu Spirit Grass, complemented by twelve kinds of auxiliary ingredients, all refined with three types of fire..."

Wang Xun seemed to understand Alchemy Technique and pharmacology well, reciting slowly while watching Li Yuanjiao's reaction. Li Yuanjiao, finally snapping back to reality, felt a chill down his spine and asked in a low voice:

"Senior, if there are gray streaks on an elixir, shaped in coils, with overwhelming Spiritual Energy, and the medicinal effect is similar to that of the Sui Origin Pill, do you recognize what kind of elixir it might be?"

"Gray streaks?"

Wang Xun pondered for a moment, his expression becoming somewhat cold as he replied softly:

"In the South River region, many practice the technique of mixing different essences in the same furnace, often incorporating human essence Qi into the elixirs. This creates patterns due to the connection of ordinary people with the Spirit Mechanism. Hence, others' essence Qi form patterns on the pills. Such a method creates elixirs with a number and quality far superior to ordinary ones, known as the same-furnace technique."

"If the patterns are gray, then it most likely involves the use of some kind of Immortal Foundation, often used within the direct lineage of the Demon Sect. Once ingested, it can greatly enhance one's cultivation level with astonishing medicinal effects."

His words, though softly spoken, struck like thunder, causing Li Yuanjiao to step back in disbelief, looking incredulously at Wang Xun, breath stuck in his chest as he muttered:

"Thank you, Senior! We will choose the Spirit Root then!"

While he verbally agreed, his mind were suddenly enlightened—most of his doubts cleared, yet a chilling realization dawned upon him:

"My granduncle once said that he was of mediocre talent, believing Foundation Establishment meant certain death with a slim chance of success. He never imagined success was assured—could it be... could it be that there were issues with the elixir?!"

"So that's it... No wonder granduncle's Foundation Establishment seemed so effortless! No wonder... To make granduncle bait for Maha, he indeed had to succeed in Foundation Establishment. If he had failed and died, Maha would surely seek out another fate holder, losing the bait entirely..."

Wang Xun continued chatting with Li Yuanping, taking out a Jade Box to carefully store away the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root before handing it over to Li Yuanping, whispering:

"I will be cultivating here inside this side courtyard for a few days. The Family Head is welcome to stay by my side; there is no need to worry about me running away with the sword..."

Li Yuanjiao listened to their polite conversation, leaving the side courtyard as if in a daze, still not fully aware, with Wang Xun's words lingering in his mind: