The task of creating an array for freezing Qi turned out to be quite challenging for Han Cai, despite his array ability being semi-dormant now. This Glacial Moon Array was intricate and complex, involving multiple layers of delicate symbols and an intricate pattern of energy flow. It was designed to gather and concentrate the naturally occurring Frigid Qi from the environment, directing it to the cultivator using the array. The issue was that there was very little Frigid Qi on this continent. However, this array was highly potent, so even if there were only trace amounts of freezing Qi in the continent, the array would ensure to gather a substantial amount of Qi for Han Cai's needs.
To master the Glacial Moon Array, Han Cai began by studying the diagrams and explanations in the ancient texts. He noted the key features, the arrangement of the symbols, and the intended flow of Qi. He then started practicing by drawing the array, beginning with the outermost layer and gradually working his way toward the center.
After several weeks of practice, he could draw the array from memory. But drawing the array was merely the first step. The real challenge lay in activating it and controlling the Frigid Qi. This required a deep understanding of the nature of Frigid Qi and the delicate balance of energies within the array.
Han Cai spent countless hours meditating on the array, immersing himself in its design and the flow of Frigid Qi. He meticulously observed the subtle shifts in the energy flow as he activated and deactivated the array. Through trial and error, he learned to control the intensity of the Frigid Qi, adjusting it to suit his needs.
After months of diligent practice, Han Cai finally mastered the Glacial Moon Array. But he did not stop there. His ultimate goal was to combine the properties of the Blazing Sun Array and the Glacial Moon Array to create a custom array that could supply both Flame Qi and Frigid Qi.
He named his custom array the Yin and Yang Array, signifying the harmonious balance between the hot Flame Qi and the cold Frigid Qi. The design of the Yin and Yang Array was a fusion of the Blazing Sun Array and the Glacial Moon Array, combining the fiery intensity of the sun with the cool tranquility of the moon.
Creating the Yin and Yang Array was a challenge, as Han Cai had to ensure that the two energies did not clash and disrupt the array. He had to carefully adjust the proportions and the flow of the two Qis, creating a delicate balance that allowed the Flame Qi and the Frigid Qi to coexist harmoniously within the array.
After six months of painstaking effort, Han Cai finally succeeded in creating the Yin and Yang Array. The array glowed with a soft light that shifted from fiery red to icy blue, a testament to the balance of Flame Qi and Frigid Qi within it. With the Yin and Yang Array, Han Cai was now ready to take his pill concoction to the next level.
With the array of supplementing Qi, Han Cai began concocting a large number of high-grade pills, including longevity pills. After a month of continuous concoctions without disruption, Han Cai realized he had concocted more than twenty thousand high-grade pills. He could create more because he worked with elements, not whole materials, so every material added to Elder Du's largest cauldron could be converted into pills. The large cauldron could contain four to five hundred pills in every batch.
If he wanted to create medium-grade pills, he could create ten times that amount, and he could produce around two hundred thousand medium-grade pills. Now the question was, what should he do with these high-grade pills?
Unlike medium and low-grade pills that not many people cared about, selling high-grade pills, which cost around a hundred thousand spirit stones, would attract attention especially since most of the high-grade pills were in high demand, such as Longevity pills, Soul-Nurturing pills, and Energy Restoration pills. Pills like these were the most sought-after.
The low and medium-grade pills were consumed by everyone between Qi Condensation to Core Formation. There were hundreds of millions of cultivators all around the Azure Dragon Country who were in levels between Qi condensation and core formations, so hundreds of thousands of pills would not make much difference as they were traded by almost any and every small and medium-sized business. But when it came to high-grade pills, only respected businesses traded them in bulk, and when it came to longevity pills, they were too rare even for high-grade businesses to trade in. They were the rarest of rare commodities.
Han Cai could not let his clan sell these pills. If his clan sold these pills, they would suffer more than what they would earn. Their strength was not at a level where they could fight off big clans or alchemy clans and protect their interests to avoid being robbed.
He could ask for help from the Azure Dragon Sect by giving them a profit, but if the Azure Dragon Sect found out the pills were being created inside the sect, they would want a monopoly and too much attention would be on Han Cai, which could lead to unnecessary trouble. At some point, it could even end up forcing him to use the system to fend off some enemies, which Han Cai wanted to avoid.
After some thought, Han Cai decided to use Blacky.
The Ning Clan, once a prominent figure in the Azure Dragon Country, had a rich history that dated back thousands of years. They were known for their exceptional knowledge of Alchemy and their powerful cultivators, which enabled them to rise to prominence and maintain a high status among the numerous clans. They were four to five times bigger and stronger than most clans.
The clan's prosperity largely came from the Ning Alchemy Stores, a chain of shops spread across the Azure Dragon Country. These stores were the primary source of income for the Ning Clan, selling a wide variety of medicinal pills, elixirs, and alchemical ingredients. They were recognized for their high-quality products and fair prices, which attracted cultivators from far and wide.
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