Qin Chuan even considered whether possessing the Vajra could harm the Treasure Dragon Beast.
However, this thought vanished quickly, and he dismissed it. There was no need to provoke the Treasure Dragon Beast now; obtaining its treasures would be enough.
Even if he didn't, he had already acquired several items, a profit already. Combined with the "bathing" opportunity shared by everyone, this trip had been worthwhile.
He had come to repay his debt to the old monk, and now he had accomplished that, with considerable benefits.
The Golden Ruyi and the Vajra...
Oh right, there were still two treasures he hadn't seen. Qin Chuan grew increasingly excited, as these two were quite valuable. Although the Golden Ruyi was only considered a material for treasures, it was still precious.
However, such materials only became treasures in the hands of discerning and capable individuals; otherwise, they were nothing.
The advantage of this material lay in its ability to constantly transform. For example, Qin Chuan knew talismans and could carve them. Furthermore, as his talisman abilities improved, he could freely modify the talismans on the Golden Ruyi.
This was the advantage—the ability to freely transform talismans with various abilities, and even increase the number of talismans.
So, the Golden Ruyi is utterly useless trash in some people's hands, but an extraordinary treasure in others.
The third item!
Qin Chuan shook his head this time.
A weapon, far inferior to the Vajra Pestle, somewhat similar, but Qin Chuan understood that treasure beasts like the Treasure Dragon Beast had very specific types of treasures they sought.
Golden and gleaming, made of high-quality material, with unique spiritual energy fluctuations.
Forget about cultivation techniques or secret manuals; those things are completely useless to him. Treasure beasts generally seek spiritual herbs, pills, divine weapons, and some special materials.
The last item!
Hmm, it really is a pill.
It's a purple sandalwood box, emitting a vibrant medicinal fragrance that only lingers within a meter.
Although he couldn't see it, he was certain it was a pill. As for why it was one instead of several, his intuition told him it was too precious; such a specially made medicine box would definitely contain only one pill.
Qin Chuan had never been particularly fond of elixirs, as his own alchemy skills were exceptionally strong, and he wasn't particularly interested in other types of pills.
However, this time Qin Chuan was still somewhat excited. Elixirs were absolutely treasures for cultivators, truly treasures, because a martial artist's own strength was the most reliable asset.
Treasures are good, like life-saving treasures—absolutely good, and priceless. But if one's strength is insufficient, even a life-saving treasure won't save you.
Treasures are primarily for killing enemies and self-preservation; self-preservation is, to a certain extent, the most important, a long-term strategy. Only by staying alive can one grow stronger, and anything is possible.
However, treasures are ultimately external possessions. Some treasures require a certain level of strength to use; if the difference in strength is too great, then you won't even have the chance to use a treasure.
A different kind of good thing from treasures is elixirs.
Elixirs are for increasing a martial artist's strength. Elixirs are graded, divided into different levels. Elixirs offer a shortcut, but their use is also greatly limited within a certain timeframe.
Therefore, external aids, whether for internal or external use, cannot be used indefinitely. External aids are, after all, external aids; one's own body is the foundation.
However, using elixirs and treasures well can leave one far behind others, leading to completely different lives. Therefore, external aids should not be the primary focus, but rather supplementary, yet still very important.
Qin Chuan has used many elixirs. The better the elixir, the fewer side effects it has. The most common side effect of elixirs is drug resistance.
For example, with the same type of elixir, the first dose is most effective, the second dose is less than half as effective, and after three doses, it has virtually no effect.
Also, there's the factor of strength and cultivation level. If one's strength and cultivation level are high, a low-level elixir is basically ineffective.
Using an elixir of too high a level can easily lead to death by body explosion.
Therefore, whether it's cultivation techniques, elixirs, or treasures, it's not necessarily true that the higher the level, the better. The best is the one that suits you.
However, everyone still prefers high-level elixirs, treasures, and cultivation techniques because everyone wants to become stronger.
Looking at the elixir in his hand, Qin Chuan smiled.
He didn't recognize the elixir, but he knew it was truly excellent, very good, and most importantly, he could use it.
The best pills, treasures, and cultivation techniques are those that are truly usable.
Of course, "usable" means perfectly suited to one's needs.
This pill contains terrifying spiritual power and mysterious energy fluctuations, exuding a fragrant aroma and surrounded by a purple halo.
The Purple Emperor Pill!
It opens a mysterious gateway in the body, allowing one to break through a minor realm, but only within that minor realm.
A good thing.
The greatest benefit of this pill is opening a mysterious gateway in the body.
This is the strongest point of the Purple Emperor Pill; as for breaking through a minor realm, it's practically a bonus compared to opening a major gateway.
Breaking through a minor realm is already extremely difficult, especially since it has no limitations—meaning even a War God realm expert can break through a minor realm, but breaking through a major realm is useless.
However, it can't be used now, so it's put away. Hmm, should we try it again?
Let's try!
Qin Chuan first had Long Baobao lure the Treasure Dragon Beast away from the cave, then let the Treasure Dragon Beast act according to the situation.
This time, however, Qin Chuan discovered that no matter what he did, the Treasure Dragon Beast wouldn't leave its lair, and the Dragon Baby couldn't do anything about it either. After several attempts, Qin Chuan gave up in frustration.
Oh well, he had already obtained several treasures; it was actually quite good.
Contentment was key.
Qin Chuan put away the Purple Emperor Pill.
He slept soundly through the night, and the next morning he practiced outside, breathing deeply into the rising sun, stretching his muscles and bones, and absorbing the yin and yang energy of heaven and earth with his eyes closed.
His understanding of the Yin-Yang Dao was difficult to improve further; currently, his strength couldn't unleash its full power, so he was currently limited by his current level.
Improving his strength was what Qin Chuan wanted to do most right now, but haste makes waste; he couldn't be too impatient, or the effect would be counterproductive.
"Good morning, Uncle!" Murong Baobao came to Qin Chuan's side after getting up, laughing at his strange way of practicing.
Qin Chuan was practicing Yin-Yang Tai Chi.
Slow and clumsy, most people couldn't truly understand its mysteries.
Qin Chuan smiled and said, "Good morning!"
"I made breakfast, let's eat together in a bit." Murong Baobao smiled happily, with two small, barely noticeable dimples, looking playful and cute.
"Okay!" Qin Chuan nodded.
"Uncle, what kind of martial art is this? Teach me!" Murong Baobao asked curiously.
Actually, this was a major taboo for martial artists, especially when they didn't know the skill level of the other person.
"Okay, come with me."
But only a quarter of an hour later, Murong Baobao ran off, unable to stand that slow pace...