Yuan Ming looked at these Dan Recipes, and his heart gradually warmed.

He has always been not very interested in cultivating forces, but Xi Ying not only deeply understands this path but also enjoys it. If he hands over this half of Pill King Secret Manual to her, he believes that with her ability, she will surely be able to cultivate a large number of Nascent Soul cultivators in a short time, forming a considerable force.

Of course, this also has a great effect on him recruiting believers and improving the efficiency of accumulating Desire Power.

Who would refuse to worship a god that can genuinely help themselves improve their cultivation?

It's just a pity that the second half of the Secret Manual fell into the hands of Yun Luo Fairy, and the legendary Dharma Manifestation Pill Recipe should be among that half of the Secret Manual.

"Need to think of a way to find Yun Luo Fairy, but I can't go to her immediately. In this situation, she and I should have already been wanted by Dongji Palace and Luo Jia Mountain. Gathering recklessly is not a wise move," Yuan Ming mused to himself.

After pondering for a moment, he carefully stowed away the half Secret Manual and took out a Spiritual Beast Bag, waved his hand, grasping at the air.

A figure flew out from the Spiritual Beast Bag, none other than Dian Xiaosan, who was still in a coma.

Yuan Ming glanced at Dian Xiaosan several times and then waved his hand; a large mist rose in the Stealing Heaven Tripod Space, engulfing everything around.

He subsequently infused a stream of Undying Tree Demon Power into Dian Xiaosan's body, healing his physical wounds, and ejected a black light into his Dan Tian.

The black light transformed into several black chains, wrapping around Dian Xiaosan's Nascent Soul, forming a deadlock.

Wisps of black thunder light shimmered on the chains, which were the Yin Thunder Rune of the Soul Destroying Sword.

Dian Xiaosan soon awoke, looked at the surrounding space, momentarily confused, then his pupils suddenly shrank in shock when he saw Yuan Ming.

"It's you! What do you want? What is this place?" Dian Xiaosan asked.

"This is not something you should worry about. Master Dian should be more concerned about whether he can survive," Yuan Ming said indifferently.

Dian Xiaosan's pupils contracted when he noticed the chains on his Dan Tian Nascent Soul, his face changed dramatically, and he instinctively attempted to break the seal with mana.

Immediately, a black Yin Thunder shot from the chain, into his Nascent Soul's forehead.

The Nascent Soul screamed, while Dian Xiaosan's face showed pain, blood flowed from his seven orifices, his body trembled like a sieve, and it took a long time to calm down.

"What are those black chains?" Dian Xiaosan stared at Yuan Ming and asked.

"A means to imprison the Divine Soul; if I were Master Dian, I wouldn't touch it carelessly. If the power of the Yin Thunder is completely triggered, it will result in soul extinction," Yuan Ming said leisurely, as a table of sumptuous food appeared between them.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan has great skills, managing to deceive all of us. The inheritance from the Pill King Pavilion must have fallen into your hands! It's laughable how many of us fought fiercely, only to make you a bridegroom," Dian Xiaosan said coldly after watching Yuan Ming for a while.

"Master Dian overpraises; it was just some petty means," Yuan Ming said with a smile, pouring Dian Xiaosan a cup of wine.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan captured me, certainly not for idle drinking and chatting. Whatever you want, just say. If I have it, it can be used to buy my life; but if you want me to be a slave or a dog, then you might as well kill me directly," Dian Xiaosan said as he downed the wine.

"Master Dian is straightforward, so I won't mince words. I admire your alchemy skills and invited you here, not to make you a slave or a dog. I need someone who wholeheartedly works for me. If Master Dian serves me for a hundred years, during this period, I assure you safe passage, and once the term expires, I will set you free," Yuan Ming replied.

Upon hearing these words, Dian Xiaosan showed slight disbelief, looking at him: "Just need to serve for a hundred years and I can regain my freedom?"

"It's true; if Master Dian doesn't believe, I am willing to swear an oath with heart demon," Yuan Ming said seriously with one hand raised.

Dian Xiaosan didn't immediately speak, his expression showed uncertainty as he pondered deeply.

He didn't doubt Yuan Ming's words. Alone in Dongji Sea, he had neither disciples nor kin, nor created any forces, and cooperated with Dongji Palace merely for convenience in alchemy.

As such, the only thing worth coveting by others is his skilled alchemy technique.

Dian Xiaosan asserts he holds no grudges with Yuan Ming. Now captured, helping him refine elixirs for a hundred years seems fine, except Yuan Ming, having taken the Pill King Pavilion inheritance, has already offended Dongji Palace, Luo Jia Mountain, Black Evil Sect, and Azure Dragon Pond—the Four Great Forces—and will surely be hunted by them, with him as a vassal, danger looms.

If Yuan Ming perishes, his own fate may not be good.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan, alone to offend these Four Major Sects, is akin to death. If they know I'm serving you, it's hard to escape death; how then to ensure my safety?" Dian Xiaosan pondered for a long time before expressing his concerns.

"Master Dian can rest assured; since I could seize the Pill King Pavilion inheritance from Mao Yi and others, I have means to deal with their pursuit," Yuan Ming said confidently.

"What if there's an accident?" Dian Xiaosan asked, staring fixedly into Yuan Ming's eyes.

"That's just Master Dian's bad luck," Yuan Ming said with a smile.

Dian Xiaosan's face froze, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.

The man in front of him seemed decent enough, but his words and actions were utterly roguish.

"Master Dian is a smart man. Since you're in my hands now, you can only follow my orders. No more conditions, fulfill my requests, cooperate with me, and everyone will be happy. If Master Dian refuses, even though I would regret it, I can only see you off." Yuan Ming said nonchalantly, playing with the wine cup.

"Alright, I can serve you." After a long silence, Dian Xiaosan spoke. Love this story? Show your support on *.

"Master Dian understands the situation and made a wise choice. I will also plant a Divine Soul Mark on you. For the next hundred years, all your activities will be under my watch. So, it's best not to think of escaping or rebelling. Because the moment you have such thoughts, I'll be able to detect it," Yuan Ming said with a smile, nodding slowly.

Upon hearing this, Dian Xiaosan's face changed again. However, given the situation, he had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Seeing his change in expression, Yuan Ming said, "Having Master Dian serve me for a hundred years won't be a thankless task. I wonder if Master Dian knows the Zhu Rong Heart Technique?"

"Zhu Rong Heart Technique? That's the Fire Control Secret Technique that the Zhu Rong Sect never shares. Why are you bringing it up? Could it be that you know it?" Dian Xiaosan asked, his expression changing slightly.

The Zhu Rong Sect is a major Artifact Refining sect on the Central Continent, also skilled in Fire Attribute Divine Abilities, and is extremely renowned even among supportive sects, surpassing the Qingxuan Platform and the Pill King Pavilion.

The Zhu Rong Secret Technique is the Zhu Rong Sect's famed technique, rumored to be passed down by an ancient Fire God. If this secret technique is cultivated to the Great Perfection Realm, one can control all flames in the world.

"Indeed, if Master Dian is interested in the Zhu Rong Heart Technique, I'll pass it on to you as a token of my regard," Yuan Ming said.

"Are you serious?" Dian Xiaosan's eyes lit up, and he asked excitedly.

As an Alchemist, having the opportunity to study such an advanced Fire Control Skill was a great fortune. Initially, he might have been ninety percent unwilling, but now he was thirty percent willing.

Yuan Ming wasted no time and immediately stepped forward, touching Dian Xiaosan's forehead with his fingers, transferring a trace of Soul Power into his Sea of Consciousness.

While implanting the Divine Soul Mark, he also imparted the cultivation contents of the Zhu Rong Heart Technique to him.

Dian Xiaosan's expression changed from solemnity to joy, and he sincerely said, "Within these hundred years, I will loyally carry out your tasks, but after a hundred years, you must abide by our agreement and restore my freedom."

Yuan Ming nodded and paid him no more mind.

Dian Xiaosan didn't mind either and immediately sat cross-legged, closing his eyes to concentrate on comprehending the Zhu Rong Heart Technique.

Seeing this, Yuan Ming smiled slightly.

As a sixth-level Alchemist, Dian Xiaosan's Fire Control Skill surely surpassed that of Qu Jiuhuang. It's likely he could soon cultivate the Zhu Rong Secret Technique to a profound level, offering another opportunity to enhance himself.

Watching Dian Xiaosan immersed in cultivation, Yuan Ming set up another Array nearby, then left the Stealing Heaven Tripod and mounted Lei Yu's back.

"Master, why have you come out?" Lei Yu paused his Thunder Escape.

"There's something I need to do," Yuan Ming said, taking the Stealing Heaven Tripod, handling a stick of Black Incense, lighting it, and sticking it in.

He visualized Huangfu Jue's face in his Sea of Consciousness, planning to possess him to investigate the moves of those Dharma manifestation Stage Great Powers.

At that moment, Yuan Ming's gaze suddenly flickered, and he temporarily changed his mind.

As the spiraling smoke rose, his vision began to blur until it went dark, and his Divine Sense suddenly sank.

In the next instant, his vision cleared, seeing himself sitting in a corner of the courtyard in the Spiritual Ape Island Mansion. A ray of sunshine was streaming over the courtyard wall, falling on him warmly.

At that time, Yuan Ming didn't possess Huangfu Jue but rather possessed Vajra.

After contemplation, he decided that even by possessing Huangfu Jue and discovering the movements of Ouyang Qiang and others, it would still be useless. It would be better to possess Vajra and cut the problem at its root.

Yuan Ming quickly returned to the room, took an empty Jade Scroll from a wooden box on the desk, and transferred a strand of Divine Thought into it. After a moment, he placed it back on the table.

Then he took a sheet of white paper, laid it beside the Jade Scroll, and wrote, "Check the Jade Scroll."

Having done all this, he pulled over a wide chair, sat down heavily at the desk, closed his eyes, and quietly awaited his consciousness's return...