Almighty Genius

Chapter 2048 - 1550: Hundred Herbs Elixir

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"Finally relaxed..."

With that Godslaying Worm put into the Props Box each time, all the pressure on Qin Fang instantaneously vanished, and he felt much more at ease.

For a deadly creature ranked among the top three, Qin Fang's heart had always been on edge, and it wasn't until now that he could slightly relax.

Without such a threat, there was nothing else here to make Qin Fang anxious, naturally, he felt much lighter.

Buzz~~~

It seemed that the Heartrot Worms on the periphery sensed the disappearance of the Godslayer Worm Queen and started to show some movement.

Even Qin Fang could clearly feel the subtle fluctuations, and couldn't help but furrow his brows slightly, as he seemed to have underestimated these venomous creatures a bit.

Especially since these Heartrot Worms were in a large group, and once they became fully agitated and erupted, even if Qin Fang wasn't afraid of their venom, he dreaded their "saliva," as carelessness might leave him with a pockmarked face...

"Hmph~~"

However, Qin Fang was not in a hurry. With a slight movement of his wrist, a few golden little worms appeared in the palm of his hand.

It turned out to be four Godslaying Worms...

As soon as these four Godslaying Worms appeared, the agitated Heartrot Worms nearby instantly became motionless, and all the agitation subsided as if nothing was there.

Qin Fang seemed to have anticipated this result, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, but he didn't pay much attention to them.

The Godslayer Worm Queen mutated from Heartrot Worms, but at the same time, Godslaying Worms are also the greatest adversary and nemesis to Heartrot Worms.

Apart from eating the flowers on Godslayer Grass, the queen also loves to eat Heartrot Worms...

It could even be said that the reason there were so many Heartrot Worms here might be because the queen reared them, wanting a sufficient food supply.

This was one of the reasons why Qin Fang's expression became so ugly upon discovering numerous Heartrot Worms...

Firstly, the more Heartrot Worms there are, the higher the possibility of mutation, and secondly, since the queen likes to eat Heartrot Worms, raising some naturally expands the group's numbers!

Clearly, both situations applied here...

Because Godslaying Worms are the nemesis of Heartrot Worms, they only dare to crouch quietly here, waiting to deliver themselves when the queen wants to eat them.

With the queen gone, that extreme suppression was instantly lifted, causing the Heartrot Worms to become agitated and excited...

Unfortunately, the situation didn't last long before the presence of Godslaying Worms reappeared...

Though not the queen's presence, the aura these four Godslaying Worms released seemed stronger and more numerous than her!

It was simply adding salt to the wound... these Heartrot Worms didn't dare move an inch, perhaps praying they wouldn't become food for these four Godslaying Worms.

After dealing with these agitated Heartrot Worms, Qin Fang didn't find it worth showing off, nor did he bother paying attention to those Heartrot Worms, focusing intently on collecting the Godslayer Grass.

Compared to the Godslayer Worm Queen, these four Godslaying Worms in Qin Fang's hand were much easier to control, posing no significant threat.

The queen is self-hibernating, capable of waking herself, especially upon touching certain triggers, becoming more prone to revive.

But these four Godslaying Worms in Qin Fang's hand are different; they hibernate to reduce self-depletion and preserve life.

Moreover, they are second-generation Godslaying Worms that have sucked blood, entirely different from the queen. To awaken them, only blood stimulation will do, essential for maintaining their survival.

If Godslaying Worms revive without blood, they would self-destruct before even killing or sucking blood.

Perhaps this is heaven's restraint on Godslaying Worms; after all, they are indeed too defiant...

Evidently, Qin Fang wouldn't pointlessly awaken these Godslaying Worms; with control in his hands, naturally, he wasn't concerned!

Using them to suppress those agitated Heartrot Worms was nothing but a piece of cake... Qin Fang himself didn't pay much attention, being busy collecting the Godslayer Grass.

"So many Godslayer Grass... quite a harvest!"

Without the interference of Godslaying Worms and Heartrot Worms, Qin Fang faced no obstacles in his task. He was carefully collecting each stalk of Godslayer Grass and placing them into the Props Box.

Although Godslayer Grass is known as the Supreme among grasses and is extremely toxic, this poisonous plant also possesses potent medicinal value.

Especially when treating certain poison injuries or crafting Detoxification Pills, the sap of Godslayer Grass has incredibly miraculous effects.

Just as everything has two sides, it depends on what it's used for... Godslayer Grass is the same way. You could call it a devil, but couldn't it also be an angel?

Qin Fang wasn't sure if anyone else used Godslayer Grass for alchemy, but he himself knew of a formula that requires it as a raw material.

An elixir that requires Godslayer Grass, the Supreme among grasses, as an ingredient is generally assumed to be poisonous, but the truth is quite the opposite. This elixir is called Hundred Herbs Elixir... made by combining one hundred special medicinal herbs.

Because it requires many raw materials, with complex medicinal properties, bringing them together results in a chaotic mix, making it difficult to predict its final medicinal effects.

However, such an elixir, crafted from a hundred herbs, is indeed a peerless miraculous elixir that cures ailments and saves lives.

Many people say each illness requires its unique medicine, and there exists no medicine that can cure all ailments in this world.

Moreover, countless years of evidence have proven this statement to be ninety-nine percent true.

Why not a hundred percent?

Because there does exist a medicine that can cure a hundred ailments... its name is Hundred Herbs Elixir!

The Hundred Herbs Elixir is such an elixir capable of treating numerous diseases. While it might not reach the extent of curing all, it can indeed suppress the impact of ailments to the lowest level...

The only pity is that despite its magical efficacy, the Hundred Herbs Elixir is extraordinarily rare... Various reasons contribute to its scarcity.

Firstly, gathering the required raw materials is extremely difficult as nearly all hundred herbs are very rare. Perhaps in ancient times, it might have been barely possible, but now... nearly impossible! Even with today's advancements in technology, transportation, and communication, this unquestionable fact hasn't changed.

The second reason is the formula. Due to the difficulty in assembling the materials, even Great Sects with thousand-year-old traditions may fail. Gradually, attempts to craft the Hundred Herbs Elixir ceased, and the formula became lost over time...

The third reason, and the most crucial one, is the success rate of crafting even if materials are assembled and the formula is acquired. It is so low it's shocking... The success rate is reportedly less than ten percent.

Following the formula, gathering ingredients for making the Hundred Herbs Elixir is so valuable it's worth a fortune, causing even wealthy families distress.

Calculated at the highest ten percent success rate, out of ten sets of ingredients, at most one elixir will succeed...

Without considering other factors like luck in alchemy, just exchanging ten sets of ingredients for a Grass Rejuvenation Pill is a burden most cannot bear.

According to a story Qin Fang heard, a very prosperous king once exhausted his kingdom's resources seeking a Grass Rejuvenation Pill to save his son's life, only to end up bankrupt and destitute... He harshly taxed citizens and continuously cut officials' salaries until he could no longer pay his soldiers, leading to his death in a rebellious military coup!

The truth of this story is unknown, as reportedly even the nation vanished from the long river of history long ago...

But this indirectly illustrates the enormous cost required to craft the Hundred Herbs Elixir... Even when Qin Fang first saw the formula, he couldn't help but remark on its "extravagance."

"Whatever, I can't endure such waste..."

At that moment, Qin Fang couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Gathering a hundred rare herbs could take countless years, just to assemble them.

Qin Fang does possess the formula for the Hundred Herbs Elixir, but its ridiculous success rate leaves him helpless... Unless his Proficiency in alchemy reaches a very high level, receiving some success rate bonuses, he wouldn't attempt crafting the Hundred Herbs Elixir even if his life depended on it.

"With so many herbs, if I use them to make other elixirs, who knows how many good ones I might create!"

This truly is what Qin Fang thinks.

"Godslayer Grass, I'll keep it for now..."

Only upon seeing the Godslayer Grass did Qin Fang think of the Hundred Herbs Elixir, as it is one of the formula's five main ingredients.

These five main ingredients are among the five most challenging to find herbs, with Godslayer Grass being one due to its growth in places few dare approach.

Not to mention the Godslayer Grass is extremely toxic. Those little red flowers release a faint pollen. A gentle breeze disperses it, creating a hundred-meter radius where life mustn't enter; approaching is certain death...

Also, these treacherous Heartrot Worms further heighten the threat beyond prevention... (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)