However, Chen Zheng had no intention of making the formula public. He had already decided that from now on, only the people closest to him would use this upgraded cultivation method. Even if their talents were mediocre, Chen Zheng was confident he could use this formula to train them into formidable Grandmasters who stood proud among their peers. That way, he would no longer have to worry about their safety.

"Chen Zheng, what else is there to your world that I don't know about? And what exactly is this Dragon's Dive Pavilion?" Wei Zixuan finally asked after Wu had left.

Chen Zheng pondered for a moment before speaking slowly. "Those are secrets of the ancient martial world. When the time is right, I will reveal them all to you. As for the Dragon's Dive Pavilion, it's an organization directly controlled by the nation. Although I don't know everything about it, I'm well aware of its immense power."

"Alright," Wei Zixuan nodded, leaning against Chen Zheng's shoulder. "Your life is always filled with so many unknowns. I'm really worried."

Chen Zheng was slightly startled, then deeply moved. He reached out and gently patted her back. "Don't worry. I will protect myself and our family. Just leave everything to me."

"Mm," Wei Zixuan replied softly.

The two fell silent, just sitting there quietly. After a while, Chen Zheng stood up, gently moving away from her.

Meeting Wei Zixuan's puzzled gaze, Chen Zheng said, "Zi Xuan, wait for me at home. I need to make a trip to the Guo Family. Don't start cultivating yet; I have to run some experiments with the formula."

"Okay," Wei Zixuan agreed with a smile.

Chen Zheng left the villa and drove toward the Guo Family estate.

At that moment, the Guo Family had just finished concocting their first batch of Spirit Jade Elixir. Their next step was to conduct rigorous trials to categorize the elixir into different grades before negotiating sales with other Martial Artists. Chen Zheng wasn't overly concerned with these trivial matters; he simply had Guo Xiancheng and the others help him gather the ingredients for the upgraded version.

After that, Chen Zheng began preparing the new elixir himself. The members of the Guo Family dared not disturb him and waited quietly outside.

Two hours later, Chen Zheng emerged.

"Grandmaster Chen, how did it go?" Guo Xiancheng hurried forward to ask.

"Not bad. You all carry on, I'm leaving now," Chen Zheng replied.

"Safe travels, Grandmaster Chen!"

"Take care, Master!"

The members of the Guo Family all saw him off.

「Half an hour later」

Chen Zheng returned to the villa to find Wei Zixuan sitting on the living room sofa, focused on the TV. He walked directly over, gently took her hand, and said, "Come with me to the bathroom."

A blush spread across Wei Zixuan's face. She gave him a flirtatious look, then rose and followed him to the second-floor bathroom. Inside, the bathtub was filled with water, emitting a faint fragrance. They stepped into the tub together, their bodies enveloped by the warm water.

Next, Chen Zheng took out a bottle of the upgraded Spirit Jade Elixir and added a few drops to the water. Instantly, the clear water transformed into a beautiful swirl of emerald green and snowy white, like a living painting.

"This feels amazing!" Wei Zixuan suddenly exclaimed.

The moment the upgraded Spirit Jade Elixir merged with the water, every pore on her body seemed to open, as if her entire being was being cleansed by a refreshing force. At that moment, a mysterious power seemed to awaken their bodies. Their cells were humming with life, greedily absorbing the cool energy that continuously flowed into them.

As Chen Zheng cultivated the Nine Yang Divine Art, the energy within him flowed like a meandering stream, following its established path without pause. He was secretly thrilled, sensing his strength growing at a visible pace. Although this was just a basic effect of the upgraded Spirit Jade Elixir, it was an incredibly precious opportunity for cultivators in the Qi Condensation Realm. For a cultivator at the Grandmaster Stage, the amount of True Qi required was immeasurably vast. To increase the speed of accumulation tenfold was a testament to Chen Zheng's exceptional talent.

「In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.」

In those short thirty days, sales of the Spirit Jade Elixir had taken off, bursting with vitality. All the major families, as well as solitary cultivators, flocked to the Guo Family, vying to purchase the miraculous liquid.

After careful experimentation, the Guo Family had divided the Spirit Jade Elixir into three tiers.

The first-tier Spirit Jade Elixir possessed astounding power, capable of instantly increasing cultivation speed by five times. A 500ml bottle was enough to support a month of cultivation and was priced at a steep 5,000,000.

The second-tier elixir could increase cultivation speed threefold. Also in a 500ml bottle, it sold for 3,000,000.

Though the third-tier elixir was slightly inferior, it could still double one's cultivation speed. A 500ml bottle sold for 1,000,000.

The major families fought tooth and nail to acquire these elixirs, not just buying their monthly supply but also hoarding large quantities. After all, ancient Martial Artists were incredibly wealthy; a few million was just pocket change to them.

Meanwhile, the Dragon's Dive Pavilion signed a purchase agreement with the Guo Family, making the ancient organization the largest buyer of the magical liquid. The Pavilion's formidable strength ensured that the elixir they procured was of the highest quality, and as Chen Zheng's way of giving back to the country, they received it at a favorable price.

Although some ancient martial families attempted to cause trouble for the Guo Family, under the deterrence of the Dragon's Dive Pavilion, no one dared to make a move against the Spirit Jade Elixir supply again.

Chen Zheng and Wei Zixuan had devoted themselves to cultivation this past month, occasionally strolling through the streets or visiting the Guo Family. By now, Chen Zheng's True Qi had reached its peak. He could sense an invisible barrier—a gateway to a new world. Only by shattering it could he unveil the mystery that lay beyond. However, he was in no rush, simply waiting patiently.

Meanwhile, with a fifteen-fold cultivation speed, Wei Zixuan had advanced like a phoenix reborn. She had already broken through to the mid-phase of the Qi Condensation Realm and was just one step away from soaring to even greater heights.

This month had also allowed Chen Zheng's wealth to grow immensely. His funds had accumulated to 10 billion once more, replenishing the money he had spent on the Spirit Jade Elixir remnant formula.

"Our business in the Imperial Capital is nearly finished. Let's head back to Yun City in two days," Chen Zheng said to Wei Zixuan.

She had no objections and nodded obediently.

In the past month, the Guo Family's fortunes had risen like the morning sun, shining radiantly. As buyers for the Spirit Jade Elixir poured in, the family's network of connections expanded as rapidly as a vine. Even more enviable was the protection of the Dragon's Dive Pavilion, which made the Guo Family's rise an unstoppable force.

In stark contrast to the Guo Family's brilliance was the Wang Family's decline. Ever since Wang Tielin left Chen Zheng's residence, the Wang Family seemed to have vanished from public memory, falling into a dead silence. They even purchased only a token amount of the Spirit Jade Elixir.

Wang Tielin sat in his courtyard and sighed helplessly. "Alas... fate is cruel, son. There's nothing your father can do."

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