Eternal Life Starts from Tai Chi

Chapter 195: Rank 1 Sword Master, Heading to White Jade City

Time passed in a flash.

In the blink of an eye, Yang Chan was already on the road to White Jade City with Elder Yan and the others.

During this time, he had already raised his Sword Master profession to Tier One, just as he had anticipated. Upgrading the Sword Master profession not only improved his Sword Intent and various Sword Techniques but also granted him a great deal of combat experience. For Yang Chan, all of these were valuable assets—exactly what he needed most.

However, after reaching Tier One Initial Glimpse, Yang Chan didn’t continue to invest points into it. The number of points required at Tier One was surprisingly high, catching him off guard.

After all, leveling up his Pharmacist profession hadn’t cost nearly as much; the cost for the Sword Master profession was almost as high as upgrading his Tier Four Tai Chi Health Cultivation Skill. Therefore, Yang Chan stuck to his original plan: he would first focus on improving his Martial Arts Cultivation and Wind-Stepping Technique, as they would be more beneficial on the journey to White Jade City.

His Cultivation progressed slowly, but he could clearly sense that the Tempering of his Second Lungs and Spleen was halfway complete. At this rate, he figured it wouldn’t be long before the process was finished.

His Flood Dragon Demon Breath Method was now at 10% of Tier Three Mastery. He estimated that reaching 20% would be enough to finish Tempering his Second Lungs and Spleen. Reaching one hundred percent would mean he had completed the Tempering of all Six Viscera.

It would require a significant amount of Potential Points, but the path forward was clear. By leveling up his various Cultivation Techniques simultaneously, his progress was remarkable.

The progression of his Wind-Stepping Technique was still swift. While not as fast as it had been at Tier Two, its advancement was still remarkable compared to his other Cultivation Techniques. It was now at 30% of Tier Three Mastery. His goal was to raise this Step Technique to Tier Four, at which point his speed would become exceptionally rare, bringing him many advantages.

’Though he had no intention of becoming some cat burglar or scoundrel, the speed would be invaluable for his survival.’

Only three Pharmacists from the Cyan Yuan Sect were attending the Pharmacist Exchange Conference in White Jade City: Elder Yan, Xu Gaocen, and Yang Chan. Elder Yan had also arranged for several Pharmacist’s Assistants to join them. The rest of their entourage consisted of Elite Disciples, Direct Disciples, and figures of Elder Level status.

The purpose of this large retinue was to ensure the safety of Yang Chan and his companions. More precisely, their main duty was to protect Elder Yan, the Advanced Pharmacist.

Any expert at the Inner Refining Grandmaster Level understood perfectly well just how valuable an Advanced Pharmacist was to the Cyan Yuan Sect.

Of the disciples accompanying them to White Jade City, Yang Chan only recognized a few; the vast majority were strangers. These escorts were no ordinary figures. In a way, their status was comparable to Yang Chan’s own.

In terms of status, an Elite Disciple was roughly equivalent to a Basic Level Pharmacist. Yang Chan held both titles—Elite Disciple and Basic Level Pharmacist—placing him in a similar tier.

Among the group, two people stood out in Yang Chan’s memory. One was Cai Kun, an Elite Disciple he had dealt with after they returned from Tan City. The other was Elder Ji Feng. Hall Master Gu An had personally introduced him, asking the Elder to keep an eye on Yang Chan.

Yang Chan was somewhat familiar with these two, but he had barely interacted with anyone else in the group.

Figures at the Elite and Direct Disciple levels were rarely sent to the Medicine Hall and Pharmacy unless they were gravely injured. Even then, most of them would be treated by Intermediate Pharmacists.

Yang Chan noticed that Xu Gaocen, the Intermediate Pharmacist, was on familiar terms with many of the Elite and Direct Disciples. He had clearly interacted with them before—or rather, treated them—which naturally fostered a good relationship.

For this trip to White Jade City, the Cyan Yuan Sect had provided the Elite Disciples with the finest Qing State Horses. There was also a luxurious carriage, drawn by a team of three horses, reserved for the Advanced Pharmacist, Elder Yan. This was the sort of procession befitting an Advanced Pharmacist—an impressive sight and a representation of the Cyan Yuan Sect’s prestige.

The Cyan Yuan Sect wouldn’t be the only one traveling to White Jade City. Advanced Pharmacists from many other sects, and even some from other nations, would also be attending. When all these people gathered in White Jade City, some friction was inevitable, as was a certain degree of rivalry.

This rivalry wasn’t between individuals but between the sects themselves—a perfect opportunity to showcase their respective power and influence.

’Otherwise, they could have traveled much faster by simply riding the Qing State Horses directly.’

As luck would have it, Yang Chan also got to ride in the luxurious three-horse carriage. The interior was exquisitely furnished, and he barely felt any bumps, a testament to its excellent shock absorption.

’It couldn’t compare to the smooth ride of a car on a highway, but the minimal swaying was already impressive. It was truly outstanding.’

As the carriage proceeded, the melodious chime of its bells drifted through the air. The crisp sound was quite conspicuous. An ordinary traveler would never use something like carriage bells, as it would reveal their position and invite robbery or targeted attacks. For the Cyan Yuan Sect, however, it was perfectly normal.

After all, anyone who dared to harbor ill intentions toward the Cyan Yuan Sect had ended up buried in the ground.

With a steady rumble of its wheels, the carriage pressed on, and the group advanced in an orderly fashion.

Sitting in the carriage, Yang Chan refrained from his Inner Refining. Elder Yan, who was with him, was an expert of the Inner Refining Grandmaster Level. Elder Ji Feng, one of their escorts, was also an Inner Refining Grandmaster. And an unrevealed expert, also at the Inner Refining Grandmaster Level, lurked in the shadows.

’Their visible protection was formidable, and their hidden protection even more so.’

It was only thanks to his astonishing Spiritual Sense that Yang Chan could perceive all this. He had detected the hidden Inner Refining Grandmaster’s presence when their aura fluctuated as they traveled.

The level of protection far exceeded Yang Chan’s expectations.

The carriage continued on its way. Once it descended from the mountain and reached the Official Road, the ride became even smoother. The Official Road was much better constructed than the mountain path.

Inside the carriage, Elder Yan and Xu Gaocen were both resting with their eyes closed. Not wanting to disturb them, Yang Chan let his gaze drift to the carriage’s frame, which was fashioned from black nanmu wood. It was exquisitely carved and painted, a true work of art. Some details were even inlaid with gold leaf. It was clear that the carriage body alone was priceless—all of it a display of status and a testament to the Sect’s wealth.

’The Pharmacist Exchange Conference in White Jade City involved more than just discussions among Pharmacists. There were also Alchemy competitions, a form of open conflict for Cultivation Resources. Beyond that, it was a chance to see which sect was the most lavish and powerful.’

’Sects in decline would naturally have much more modest arrangements.’

After examining the carriage’s interior, Yang Chan’s gaze shifted to the world outside. The curtain hadn’t been drawn, allowing him to watch the passing scenery.

This was Yang Chan’s first time traveling the road to White Jade City, so all the scenery was new to him. Sitting in the carriage, he found himself quite interested. Unlike Elder Yan and Xu Gaocen, who had visited White Jade City many times, this was his first trip, and a natural curiosity filled him.