Chapter 19: The Red Phosphorus Elixir, Part 2

“Red Phosphorus Pill is refined from precious herbs such as red phosphorus, celestial star grass, curved dragon herb, and melting water pearl, all blended in specific proportions! Legend has it that in the Tianling Continent ten thousand years ago, where mighty warriors roamed freely, some among them concocted this Red Phosphorus Pill using these spiritual herbs, and thus it was passed down through the ages.

However, back then, there were numerous other heavenly treasures. Even if one suffered severe internal injuries or severed meridians, there were other artifacts whose efficacy and restorative powers far surpassed that of the Red Phosphorus Pill!”

Cold Maple’s voice was cool and measured as he spoke. Henque Xi couldn’t help but glance surreptitiously at the system from time to time. Seeing the Red Phosphorus Pill ranked at the very bottom by the system, Henque Xi nodded in acknowledgment.

“So, before ten thousand years ago, the Red Phosphorus Pill never gained wide circulation and was lost in the river of time. Only a handful of major sects or fallen warriors collected the pill and its recipe!

Now, after ten millennia, no trace of the Red Phosphorus Pill or its formula has surfaced anywhere on the entire Tianling Continent. Only fragmented whispers remain. So tell me, if suddenly the Red Phosphorus Pill or its recipe appeared on the Tianling Continent, wouldn’t it cause a stir?”

Lowering his voice, Cold Maple leaned close to Henque Xi’s ear, speaking softly. His cold eyes gleamed with sharp intelligence, as if he could see right through her.

Swallowing hard, Henque Xi struggled to steady herself. She never expected the Red Phosphorus Pill to be entwined with so many matters!

Thankfully, she had the sense to come and inquire cautiously. If she had recklessly blurted it out without knowing the full extent, she would have been doomed!

She smiled awkwardly, a little nervously meeting Cold Maple’s gaze. “Why are you staring at me like that? I just wanted to ask a question! But you said the Red Phosphorus Pill has been lost for ages, so how do you know so much? Could it be that you actually have the pill and its recipe?”

“Uh…” Cold Maple had intended to intimidate Henque Xi into revealing something, but unexpectedly, she turned the tables on him! He snorted and turned his head away. “My master’s sect has records on this matter. We know that only a few top-tier sects in the world still possess some Red Phosphorus Pills.

However, no one knows the complete formula! Everyone knows the origin of each Red Phosphorus Pill. But as for those that suddenly appear on the Tianling Continent... hmph!”

Although Cold Maple was caught off guard, he managed to steer the conversation back, weaving here and there. Narrowing his eyes, he hummed, fixing Henque Xi with a gaze that seemed to pierce through all layers of her being. It was as if he was certain she truly possessed the Red Phosphorus Pill.

“Hmm, what does that mean? You’re so concerned, staring at me so intently—are you trying to say that if I really have the Red Phosphorus Pill, you’ll marry me?”

Pfft... cough, cough! Cold Maple nearly choked on her words! He had thought she might confess, but instead, she said something like that!

Henque Xi giggled, her eyes twinkling as she masked a hint of worry. “Alright then, since you already know everything you needed to, I won’t keep you any longer. I’m off! Heehee!”

With that, she deliberately cast a flirtatious glance at Cold Maple before hopping away. Yet, as she left, Cold Maple’s parting words almost made her stumble.

“Red Phosphorus Pill is refined from precious herbs such as red phosphorus, celestial star grass, curved dragon herb, and melting water pearl, all blended in specific proportions! Legend has it that in the Tianling Continent ten thousand years ago, where mighty warriors roamed freely, some among them concocted this Red Phosphorus Pill using these spiritual herbs, and thus it was passed down through the ages.

However, back then, there were numerous other heavenly treasures. Even if one suffered severe internal injuries or severed meridians, there were other artifacts whose efficacy and restorative powers far surpassed that of the Red Phosphorus Pill!”

Cold Maple’s cool voice told the story slowly. Henque Xi kept sneaking glances at the system. Seeing the Red Phosphorus Pill ranked lowest, she nodded in approval.

“So before ten thousand years ago, the Red Phosphorus Pill hadn’t yet become widespread and was lost in the long river of time. Only a few major sects or fallen warriors collected the pill and recipe!

Ten thousand years have passed, and no trace of the Red Phosphorus Pill or its formula has appeared in the entire Tianling Continent. Only scattered fragments remain. So tell me, if suddenly the Red Phosphorus Pill or its recipe appeared on the Tianling Continent, wouldn’t it cause an uproar?”

Cold Maple lowered his voice, leaning close to Henque Xi’s ear, whispering. His cold eyes shone with wisdom, as if seeing right through her!

Swallowing hard, Henque Xi realized just how deeply the Red Phosphorus Pill was entangled in matters she never imagined!

Grateful she had come to ask first, for if she had recklessly exposed it, she would be doomed!

She smiled guiltily, giving Cold Maple a sheepish look. “Why are you staring at me like that? I just wanted to ask! But if the Red Phosphorus Pill has been lost, how do you know so much? Could it be that you have the pill and the recipe?”

“Uh...” Cold Maple had hoped to intimidate her into revealing more but was instead outmaneuvered. Snorting, he turned away, “My master’s sect has records of this. Across the world, only a few supreme sects still possess some Red Phosphorus Pills.

Yet no one knows the full recipe! Everyone knows each pill’s origin! But those that mysteriously appear on the Tianling Continent... hmph!”

Though caught off guard, Cold Maple shifted the topic skillfully, narrowing his eyes and humming, gazing at Henque Xi as if he had seen through everything. He seemed convinced she truly had the Red Phosphorus Pill.

“Hmm, what’s that supposed to mean? You look at me so carefully—are you saying that if I actually have the Red Phosphorus Pill, you’ll marry me?”

Pfft... cough! Cold Maple nearly choked! He thought she might admit it but instead heard such words!

Henque Xi smiled slyly, hiding a flicker of concern. “Well then, since you know what you needed to, I won’t bother you anymore. I’m off! Heehee!”

She shot Cold Maple a teasing look before bouncing away. But Cold Maple’s final words almost made her stagger!