Good heavens, cultivating at three times the speed of ordinary cultivators – that's incredible!
As for Grade 3 and above Spirit Drawing Pills, they might be a real challenge for others, but he was a Grade 3 alchemist himself, so he could refine them! Pills were absolutely no problem!
"Cultivation techniques it is, now I just need combat techniques!"
Without any hesitation, Lin Chen directly took the Qian Yuan Burning Blood Divine Skill and continued searching the bookshelves.
Soon, Lin Chen settled on two techniques: one called "Ling Jian Jue" and the other "Golden Dragon Nine Transformations."
The Golden Dragon Transformations were, in essence, an advanced version of the previous Silver Dragon Transformations. However, the Golden Dragon Nine Transformations had nine levels, and each use would consume a massive amount of spiritual energy.
As for the Ling Jian Jue, it was an unpredictable sword technique, even including methods for controlling flying swords, which was perfect for Nascent Soul stage cultivators in combat!
Having found what he wanted, Lin Chen casually picked up a few more books and then left the Nine Dragon Ring.
Zhang Yunlong had already taken over the Ghost God Sect, and the medicinal herbs in the garden were now considered family property. Lin Chen didn't linger and went straight to the herb garden.
Over the years, the Ghost God Sect had cultivated a considerable number of medicinal herbs.
As soon as he entered the garden, he saw Zhang Ying setting up various Spirit Drawing Formations within it.
"Huh? Aren't you supposed to be in seclusion for cultivation, Junior Brother? How do you have time to visit the herb garden?"
Upon seeing Lin Chen's arrival, a hint of joy appeared in Zhang Ying's eyes.
"Ahem, Senior Sister, I need to refine pills and I'm short on medicinal ingredients, so I came to take a look."
Seeing Zhang Ying's smiling face, Lin Chen touched his nose, feeling a bit awkward.
"Oh, then feel free to pick whatever you need. None of us can refine pills, so just take whatever herbs you like from the garden."
Hearing that Lin Chen needed medicinal ingredients, Zhang Ying quickly responded.
She had been meticulously tending to these herbs for days, knowing that Lin Chen would eventually need them.
Although her cultivation wasn't high, she was skilled in formations and had some knowledge of cultivating spirit herbs, which allowed her to manage the herb garden effectively.
"Alright."
With Zhang Ying's permission, Lin Chen proceeded to select the herbs needed to refine Grade 3 Spirit Drawing Pills.
"Senior Sister, please take this Encyclopedia of Formations. It contains many ancient formations, and I don't need it."
Before leaving, Lin Chen took out an Encyclopedia of Formations he had just obtained from the library and handed it to Zhang Ying.
He knew Zhang Ying was skilled in formations, so he had brought this secret manual out with him.
"Hmm? Ancient formations? Let me see."
Hearing Lin Chen mention ancient formations, Zhang Ying's interest was immediately piqued.
In the current cultivation world, many formations had been lost. If she could find complete ancient formations, her strength would undoubtedly improve significantly!
"Hmm? These are indeed ancient formations! Junior Brother, where did you get this book?"
After reading the book in her hands, Zhang Ying became visibly excited.
Good heavens, she had studied formations for years but had never encountered a complete ancient formation. Now, her wish had finally come true!
"Alright, Yingying, it's great that you have the secret manual, why ask so many questions?"
However, before Lin Chen could answer, a voice interrupted him. Turning his head, he saw Zhang Yunlong.
"Master."
Seeing Zhang Yunlong approach, Lin Chen quickly greeted him.
"Mm, Yingying, go and rest first. Your Junior Brother and I need to talk."
Zhang Yunlong nodded and instructed Zhang Ying.
"Oh."
Hearing Zhang Yunlong's words, Zhang Ying pouted slightly and turned to leave.
"Master, what is it?"
After Zhang Ying left, Lin Chen turned to Zhang Yunlong and asked.
"Lin Chen, remember about the Nine Dragon Ring. Do not tell anyone."
"The things inside, unless it's someone you truly trust, never give them away. Otherwise, the entire Ghost God Sect might pay the price. Do you understand?"
Zhang Yunlong spoke with great seriousness, instructing Lin Chen.
He himself didn't fully understand the true secrets of the Nine Dragon Ring, but since Lin Chen had been recognized by it, there must be a special reason.
Although he didn't know exactly what was inside, it must be extraordinary for Lin Chen to have reached such a realm in such a short time.
If others found out, it would undoubtedly stir up immense turmoil.
"Yes, Master, I understand!"
Hearing Zhang Yunlong's instructions, Lin Chen's expression turned serious, and he nodded in agreement.
He understood the principle that possessing treasures could bring disaster, and he would naturally comply.
For Lin Chen now, since the Nine Dragon Ring was in his possession, he would do his best to provide whatever his Master and Senior Sister needed.
"Alright, go and cultivate."
Seeing Lin Chen agree, Zhang Yunlong finally felt somewhat relieved.
Let alone the secrets of the Nine Dragon Ring, once, just because of a gourd of pills, his entire family had almost been wiped out!
But who knew that the Nascent Soul Pills in the gourd had long since lost their efficacy due to the passage of time.
Otherwise, how could he still be stuck at the peak of the late Core Formation stage after so many years?
"Master, you said, can these medicinal herbs be planted inside the Nine Dragon Ring?"
Suddenly, as if struck by an idea, Lin Chen asked Zhang Yunlong.
Since aged spirit herbs were so difficult to obtain, and the time flow within the Nine Dragon Ring was different from the outside world, why not plant these spirit herbs inside the Nine Dragon Ring?
In this way, wouldn't obtaining aged herbs become much simpler?
"I don't know, and I don't want to know. If you have any ideas, experiment yourself!"
Seeing Lin Chen still bringing up the Nine Dragon Ring, Zhang Yunlong flicked his hand and turned to leave.
All the things he had just told Lin Chen were apparently meaningless!
After Zhang Yunlong left, Lin Chen pondered the matter further. When he had gone to the library to get books, he had glimpsed from the second floor that there were indeed a few acres of wasteland behind the library.
Could it be that spirit herbs could actually be planted inside the Nine Dragon Ring?
With this thought, Lin Chen's desire to experiment grew. No matter what, he had to try it himself today!
He then pulled out a few young herb seedlings from the herb garden and took them into the Nine Dragon Ring.
Indeed, as soon as he reached the area behind the library, Lin Chen discovered the herb garden. The spiritual soil within was radiating dense spiritual energy. He had been too rushed to choose techniques earlier and hadn't noticed such a treasure trove!