The formula for the Solidifying Spirit Pill?!
Did this mean that the Solidifying Spirit Pill, which was priceless in the outside world, could be produced in unlimited quantities by Tong Yan!
Given the heaven-defying effects of the Solidifying Spirit Pill, wouldn't they be able to mass-produce gods!
As soon as Tong Yan saw Yin Ping's fanatical gaze, she knew he was overthinking things. She shook her head, "The Solidifying Spirit Pill is not an ordinary elixir. Refining one takes nearly half a year."
If she were to refine ten Solidifying Spirit Pills to expand their strength, how long would that take!
Yin Ping was instantly doused with a bucket of cold water. Chen Fan, however, his gaze fixed on Tong Yan, waited for her to continue.
"While the Solidifying Spirit Pill takes a long time, I can make some improvements on this basis and shorten the time to half a month; however, its efficacy will definitely be greatly reduced."
Yin Ping's eyes lit up, "What does 'greatly reduced' mean?"
Tong Yan pondered for a moment, then nodded, "It can roughly help a cultivator improve by a small stage."
A small stage!
One had to know that for ordinary cultivators, improving by a small stage would take one to two years. Even with slightly better talent, it would take at least half a year!
If this were known outside, who knew how many cultivators would flock to them!
Yin Ping was so shocked he couldn't speak, but Tong Yan mistook his expression for dissatisfaction.
Tong Yan frowned and added, "Although this formula is simplified, the refining difficulty is not high. As long as one has a certain foundation in alchemy, they can refine it with me."
She thought for a moment and then gave an analogy, "If ten alchemists refine it together, they can produce about twenty to thirty pills a month."
Twenty, twenty to thirty pills!
What did that mean!
It meant they could at least pile up two to three newly-entered Nascent Soul stage experts to the Divine level!
This was too heaven-defying!
Let alone Yin Ping, even Chen Fan and Ge Jun's expressions changed. If this could truly be achieved, then with a little time, they would be able to form an army to resist the Divine Palace!
Chen Fan took a deep breath, "Are there any restrictions?"
Tong Yan thought and mused, "Generally, after taking two pills, the efficacy will gradually decrease, and after that, it will bring no gain at all."
Yin Ping was somewhat disappointed, but this was also within reason.
If it could be stacked without limits, that would be truly monstrous!
Why would anyone bother cultivating then? They could just sit at home and eat this improved Solidifying Spirit Pill like candy and become invincible!
Chen Fan had already accepted this. Two significant stages of improvement were still an amazing boost, at least allowing their overall strength to leap forward.
Chen Fan nodded gratefully at Tong Yan, "Miss Tong has shown us great kindness."
Tong Yan waved her hand, "The Divine Palace and I have an irreconcilable hatred. Rather than saying I'm helping you, it's more like I'm helping myself."
"If you lack any ingredients for refining, tell Yin Ping, and he will be responsible for finding them for you."
Tong Yan paused, revealing a hint of difficulty, "Everything else is fine, but there is one item—"
"Iris grass grows in the rift valleys of southeastern Europa and is an indispensable ingredient for the Solidifying Spirit Pill."
Chen Fan had not heard of this southeastern rift valley, but looking at Tong Yan's expression, he knew it was not a peaceful place. He looked at Yin Ping questioningly.
"Beneath the southeastern rift valley is where the iris grass grows, but it is guarded by a Nine-tailed Spirit Snake. The Nine-tailed Spirit Snake's strength is close to that of a peak Divine level expert."
"To even get a single stalk of iris grass from the rift valley requires the sacrifice of countless lives, and even then, it is obtained by chance."
Yin Ping never expected that one of the ingredients for the Solidifying Spirit Pill would be this!
No wonder the Solidifying Spirit Pill was priceless outside!
Over the years, only one or two had ever appeared in the world.
Chen Fan pondered, "How much do you need?"
Tong Yan pursed her lips, "One stalk of iris grass can be used to make one Solidifying Spirit Pill, but my simplified version of the pill does not require such a dosage. One stalk can probably make five to six pills."
Yin Ping glanced at Chen Fan with some concern. If they converted it like this, the number of iris grass needed would be considerable, but that Nine-tailed Spirit Snake—
"I'll go."
Chen Fan's decisive voice fell.
Ge Jun looked at him with some surprise. After a long pause, he nodded in agreement, "I'll go with you."
Chen Fan raised an eyebrow.
Ge Jun chuckled, "As you said, fighting the Divine Palace should not be a one-person's endeavor."
"After this trip, we will discuss the prison break." He paused and added, "Don't worry, I won't stand idly by anymore."
He glanced at Tong Yan, who was sitting on the side, "Even the young lady can step forward to plan for this matter. There's no reason why the Black Market should just watch from the sidelines."
Chen Fan and Ge Jun met each other's gaze, and in that glance, their cooperation was confirmed.
Chen Fan smiled and stood up, high-fiving him, "Pleasure cooperating with you."
"Pleasure cooperating with you."
Chen Fan and Ge Jun decided to set off for the southeastern rift valley five days later.
Tong Yan would temporarily stay in the Black Market.
It wasn't that Chen Fan didn't want her to go with them, but the Divine Palace had not yet noticed the Black Market, so Tong Yan would be safer here.
Tong Yan was now a trump card for them, and any mishap was unacceptable.
As for Sheng Qi, Chen Fan had temporarily entrusted him to Ge Jun's care.
Chen Fan and Yin Ping left under the cover of night.
Chen Fan personally delivered the Solidifying Spirit Pill to Luo Men. Seeing Chen Xing'er take it, his expression eased, and his heart finally settled.
Luo Er stood by the side, respecting Chen Fan even more.
He hadn't expected him to bring the item so quickly.
"I will be going out for a while. If anything comes up, contact Yin Ping directly."
Luo Er was stunned and quickly nodded.