“ zhè xīn yì shēng xiān dān de yào yǐn xìng rú hé ？” lǐ fán diān le diān shǒu zhōng de yù píng ， ráo yǒu xìng qù de wèn dào 。
“这心意升仙丹的药瘾性如何？”李凡颠了颠手中的玉瓶，饶有兴趣的问道。
"How addictive is this Heart-Ascending Immortal Pill?" Li Fan shook the jade bottle in his hand and asked with interest.
“ lí chuán shuō zhōng de zhēn xiān zhī jìng yuè jìn ， fú yòng yǐ hòu ， duì tā de kě wàng yě jiù yuè dà 。” liǔ sān miàn sè wú bǐ níng zhòng 。
“离传说中的真仙之境越近，服用以后，对它的渴望也就越大。”柳三面色无比凝重。
"The closer one gets to the true realm of an immortal, the more they crave it after taking it," Liu San said with a grave expression.
“ huò xǔ yǒu xīn zhì chāo jué zhě ， néng gòu dǐ yù zhù zài lái yī kē de yòu huò ， dàn ……” liǔ sān yáo le yáo tóu 。
“或许有心志超绝者，能够抵御住再来一颗的诱惑，但……”柳三摇了摇头。
"Perhaps someone with extraordinary resolve could resist another dose, but..." Liu San shook his head.
“ zuì qǐ mǎ ， zài wǒ men nà ge nián dài ， yě jí shǎo tīng shuō guò yǒu zhè zhǒng rén wù 。”
“最起码，在我们那个年代，也极少听说过有这种人物。”
"At least in our time, such individuals were rarely heard of."
lǐ fán mù guāng wēi shǎn ， jiāng yù píng shōu qǐ 。
李凡目光微闪，将玉瓶收起。
Li Fan's eyes flickered as he put away the jade bottle.
“ rú guǒ jīn hòu liǔ lǎo zài liàn zhì chū cǐ dān ， bù fáng yě dōu liú zhe 。 guān jiàn shí kè ， huò xǔ yǒu yòng 。” lǐ fán dīng zhǔ dào 。
“如果今后柳老再炼制出此丹，不妨也都留着。关键时刻，或许有用。”李凡叮嘱道。
"If Old Master Liu ever refines this pill again in the future, keep it for now. It might come in handy at critical moments," Li Fan advised.
liǔ sān diǎn tóu yīng xià 。
柳三点头应下。
Liu San nodded in agreement.
“ duì le ， hái yào má fán fāng xiān shēng ， wèi wǒ liàn zhì jǐ jiàn fáng shēn fǎ bǎo 。” lǐ fán zhè shí yòu kàn xiàng fāng zài jì shuō dào 。
“对了，还要麻烦方先生，为我炼制几件防身法宝。”李凡这时又看向方再济说道。
"By the way, could you also refine a few talismans to protect myself?" Li Fan then turned to Fang Zaiji and said.
“ ó ？ zōng zhǔ xiǎng yào shén me yàng de ？” yī tí dào zì shēn suǒ zhǎng ， fāng zài jì jiù lái le xìng zhì 。
“哦？宗主想要什么样的？”一提到自身所长，方再济就来了兴致。
"Oh? The sect leader wants something specific?" Fang Zaiji's interest was piqued when it came to his expertise.
“ zuì qǐ mǎ néng wú shì xún cháng huà shén xiū shì de gōng jī 。 fāng xiān shēng néng zuò dào ma ？” xiāng chǔ le yī duàn shí jiān ， shēn zhī fāng zài jì pí xìng de lǐ fán gù yì jiàng dī le yāo qiú ， xiào zhe shuō dào 。
“最起码能无视寻常化神修士的攻击。方先生能做到嘛？”相处了一段时间，深知方再济脾性的李凡故意降低了要求，笑着说道。
"At the very least, they should be able to ignore attacks from ordinary divine transformation cultivators. Can you do that, Mr. Fang?" Knowing Fang Zaiji's temperament after spending some time with him, Li Fan lowered his requirements and smiled.
guǒ bù qí rán ， fāng zài jì hǎo miàn zi de xìng gé bèi jī le qǐ lái ：“ shǎo zhǔ zhēn shì tài xiǎo kàn wǒ le ！ mò shuō huà shén xiū shì ， jí biàn liàn zhì chū néng gòu dǐ dǎng hé dào xiū shì de fǎ bǎo yòu yǒu hé nán ？ bù guò ……”
果不其然，方再济好面子的性格被激了起来：“少主真是太小看我了！莫说化神修士，即便炼制出能够抵挡合道修士的法宝又有何难？不过……”
As expected, Fang Zaiji's pride was roused: "Young Master really underestimates me! Not just divine transformation cultivators, but even if I were to refine a talisman that could withstand the attacks of realm-completing cultivators, what would be so difficult? However..."
“ xū yào de cái liào kě néng huì duō yì diǎn bà le 。” fāng zài jì nán nán dào 。
“需要的材料可能会多一点罢了。”方再济喃喃道。
"The materials required might be more," Fang Zaiji muttered.
ér jiàn shì shǎo zhǔ rén de yāo qiú ， yòu shè jí dào bǎo mìng de yòng chǔ ， zhè shí hòu liǔ sān shuō huà le ：“ wú fáng 。 yào wáng dǐng nèi hái cún yǒu xiē cái liào ， zú gòu nǐ dǎ zào le ！”
而见是少主人的要求，又涉及到保命的用处，这时候柳三说话了：“无妨。药王鼎内还存有些材料，足够你打造了！”
Seeing it was Young Master's request and involving something crucial for survival, Liu San spoke up: "No problem. There are still some materials in the Medicine King Cauldron. They should be enough for you to craft them!"
fāng zài jì dāng jí lèng zhù le ：“ yào wáng dǐng lǐ yǒu ？ bù kě néng a ， wǒ yán jiū le tā zhè me jiǔ ， zěn me méi yǒu fā xiàn ？”
方再济当即愣住了：“药王鼎里有？不可能啊，我研究了它这么久，怎么没有发现？”
Fang Zaiji was momentarily stunned: "In the Medicine King Cauldron? That's impossible! I've studied it so long and never found any?"
liǔ sān lěng xiào yī shēng ：“ kàn lái nǐ de shuǐ píng ， chà de hái yǒu diǎn yuǎn 。”
柳三冷笑一声：“看来你的水平，差的还有点远。”
Liu San sneered: "Your skills are still quite far from where they need to be."
shuō bà ， liǔ sān biàn fēi dùn rù yào wáng zhēn dǐng nèi 。 piàn kè zhī hòu ， jiù yòu fǎn huí 。
说罢，柳三便飞遁入药王真鼎内。片刻之后，就又返回。
With that, Liu San flew into the True Medicine King Cauldron. After a moment, he returned with just a storage ring.
zhǐ shì jiāng yī méi chǔ wù jiè rēng gěi le fāng zài jì 。
只是将一枚储物戒扔给了方再济。
Fang Zaiji took the ring and examined it before exclaiming: "Xuanwei Ancient Bamboo, Black Demon Gold, Purple Essence Sand..."
fāng zài jì jiē guò jiè zhǐ ， lüè yī chá kàn zhī hòu ， dāng jí dà jiào le qǐ lái ：“ xuán wēi gǔ zhú 、 mò mó jīn 、 zǐ jīng shā ……”
方再济接过戒指，略一查看之后，当即大叫了起来：“玄微古竹、墨魔金、紫精砂……”
"Why so many good materials?"
“ zěn me zhè me duō hǎo dōng xī ？”
“怎么这么多好东西？”
Liu San snorted: "After all, our Medicine King Sect is one of the wealthiest. If we were to evacuate, wouldn't we have made thorough preparations?"
liǔ sān chī xiào zhe shuō dào ， yǔ qì bù xiè ：“ zài zěn me shuō ， wǒ men yào wáng zōng yě shì fù jiǎ yī fāng de mén pài 。 zhēn xià dìng jué xīn yào chè lí de huà ， zěn me huì bù zuò hǎo wàn quán zhǔn bèi 。”
柳三嗤笑着说道，语气不屑：“再怎么说，我们药王宗也是富甲一方的门派。真下定决心要撤离的话，怎么会不做好万全准备。”
Thinking of something, Liu San's expression darkened.
hū de xiǎng dào le shén me ， liǔ sān de liǎn sè yòu biàn dé yǒu diǎn àn dàn 。
忽的想到了什么，柳三的脸色又变得有点黯淡。
"Don't worry about it. Just focus on refining talismans for Young Master's protection. If you need more materials, just ask me!"
“ nǐ bié guǎn nà me duō ， zhuān xīn bāng shǎo zhǔ liàn zhì hù shēn fǎ bǎo jiù shì 。 rú guǒ cái liào bù gòu ， hái kě yǐ gēn wǒ zài yào ！”
“你别管那么多，专心帮少主炼制护身法宝就是。如果材料不够，还可以跟我再要！”
Fang Zaiji did not argue but instead looked happily at the various divine treasures in the ring, starting to ponder what kind of talisman he could craft.
fāng zài jì zhè cì méi yǒu fǎn bó ， ér shì měi zī zī de kàn zhe jiè zhǐ zhōng de gè zhǒng tiān cái dì bǎo ， kāi shǐ pán suàn qǐ liàn zhì shén me yàng de fǎ bǎo lái 。
方再济这次没有反驳，而是美滋滋的看着戒指中的各种天材地宝，开始盘算起炼制什么样的法宝来。
"Could you refine a white robe and a folding fan for me?" Li Fan suddenly suggested.
“ xiān shēng kě wèi wǒ liàn zhì yī xí bái yī 、 yī bǐng zhé shàn 。” zhè shí hòu ， lǐ fán què shì hū de tí yì dào 。
“先生可为我炼制一袭白衣、一柄折扇。”这时候，李凡却是忽的提议道。
"What? A white robe and a folding fan?" Fang Zaiji was taken aback.
“ bái yī 、 zhé shàn ？” fāng zài jì dùn shí è rán 。
“白衣、折扇？”方再济顿时愕然。
But seeing Li Fan's unwavering gaze, Fang Zaiji reluctantly agreed.
bù guò kàn zhe lǐ fán bù róng zhì yí de yǎn shén ， fāng zài jì zhǐ hǎo dí gū zhe dā yìng xià lái 。
不过看着李凡不容置疑的眼神，方再济只好嘀咕着答应下来。
Leaving the two behind, Li Fan went to his seclusion chamber.
zàn qiě gào bié èr rén ， lǐ fán lái dào bì guān mì shì zhōng 。
暂且告别二人，李凡来到闭关密室中。
He took out Xu Ke's essence blood and several materials, refining a clone based on the adult Xu Ke's appearance while enhancing his looks. He focused intently as he refined the clone.
chóng xīn jiāng xǔ kè jīng xuè yǔ ruò gān cái liào qǔ chū ， àn zhào xiǎo hēi jì yì zhōng chéng nián xǔ kè de yàng mào 、 yòu jì xù shàng diào le yán zhí ， jù jīng níng shén de liàn zhì chū fēn shēn qǐ lái 。
重新将许克精血与若干材料取出，按照小黑记忆中成年许克的样貌、又继续上调了颜值，聚精凝神的炼制出分身起来。
Seven days and nights later,
zhè jù fēn shēn ， shì guān 《 zuò shān jué 》 de hòu xù gōng fǎ de huò dé ， suǒ yǐ lǐ fán bǐ qǐ zhī qián dōu yào rèn zhēn 、 zǐ xì 。
这具分身，事关《坐山诀》的后续功法的获得，所以李凡比起之前都要认真、仔细。
A perfectly formed man appeared before Li Fan.
zú zú qī tiān qī yè zhī hòu 。
足足七天七夜之后。
His face was strikingly handsome, with porcelain-like skin. His eyes seemed to shimmer with starlight, and a smile played at the corners of his lips, making him look like an immortal descended from heaven!
yī jù kān chēng wán měi de nán zi shēn qū ， chū xiàn zài lǐ fán de miàn qián 。
一具堪称完美的男子身躯，出现在李凡的面前。
Li Fan found himself captivated by this clone's extraordinary appearance, almost losing himself in it for a moment.
miàn róng jùn lǎng fēi fán ， pí fū bái xī rú cí 。 yǎn zhōng shì yǒu xīng máng shǎn dòng ， zuǐ jiǎo wēi xiào ， hǎo sì tiān shàng zhé xiān rén ！
面容俊朗非凡，皮肤白皙如瓷。眼中似有星芒闪动，嘴角微笑，好似天上谪仙人！
He realized that during the refinement process, he had subconsciously referenced Bai Sheng's face to maximize the clone's beauty. As a result, this clone bore a striking resemblance to Bai Sheng, though only superficially. The basic template was still based on Xu Ke.
lǐ fán kàn zhe zhè jù fēn shēn ， dōu bù yóu bèi tā de jué shì róng mào suǒ xī yǐn ， shèn zhì yǒu le chà nà de chū shén 。
李凡看着这具分身，都不由被他的绝世容貌所吸引，甚至有了刹那的出神。
"Shouldn't there be any issues."
zhè shí hòu ， tā cái fā xiàn ， wèi le jǐn kě néng de tí gāo fēn shēn de róng yán 。 zài liàn zhì de guò chéng zhōng ， tā zài bù zhī bù jué jiān ， cān kǎo le jiàn guò de zuì wèi jùn měi zhī rén ， bái xiān shēng de miàn páng 。
这时候，他才发现，为了尽可能的提高分身的容颜。在炼制的过程中，他在不知不觉间，参考了见过的最为俊美之人，白先生的面庞。
Given how perfect the clone looked, Li Fan did not feel like re-refining it even if some small unexpected changes occurred.
zhè yě dǎo zhì le ， zhè jù fēn shēn ， hè rán gēn bái xiān shēng yǒu jǐ fēn shén sì 。 dāng rán ， jǐn jǐn shì shén sì ér yǐ 。 dà zhì de mú zi ， hái shì àn zhào xǔ kè de mú yàng lái de 。
这也导致了，这具分身，赫然跟白先生有几分神似。当然，仅仅是神似而已。大致的模子，还是按照许克的模样来的。
"Besides, all of Xu Ke's essence blood has been consumed. Refining another would yield much less impressive results,"
“ yīng gāi bú huì chū shén me wèn tí ba 。”
“应该不会出什么问题吧。”
Li Fan stared at the clone for a moment before pointing and activating it with a finger.
fēn shēn de yàng mào tài guò wán měi ， shǐ de jí biàn chū le xiē xǔ yì wài de xiǎo biàn gù ， lǐ fán yě méi yǒu shēng qǐ zhòng xīn liàn zhì yī jù de xīn sī 。
分身的样貌太过完美，使得即便出了些许意外的小变故，李凡也没有升起重新炼制一具的心思。
The dual perspectives returned.
“ ér qiě xǔ kè de jīng xuè yǐ jīng quán dōu xiāo hào diào le ， zài xiǎng liàn zhì ， xiào guǒ yě yuǎn bǐ bù shàng zhè jù 。”
“而且许克的精血已经全都消耗掉了，再想炼制，效果也远比不上这具。”
"Though an infant realm cultivator, just an empty shell..."
lǐ fán dīng zhuó yǎn qián de fēn shēn ， chén yín piàn kè hòu ， zhōng shì yī zhǐ zhǎn chū ， jiāng fēn shēn jī huó 。
李凡盯着眼前的分身，沉吟片刻后，终是一指斩出，将分身激活。
"But that doesn't matter."
liǎng zhǒng shì jiǎo tóng shí cún zài de gǎn jué zài dù yǒng xiàn 。
两种视角同时存在的感觉再度涌现。
The clone put on clothes and sat cross-legged, immediately beginning to practice the *Heavenly Fortune Scripture*.
“ suī shì yuán yīng jìng jiè ， dàn zhǐ shì yī jù kōng ké ér yǐ ……”
“虽是元婴境界，但只是一具空壳而已……”
Li Fan took out the phoenix feather and handed it over to the clone.
“ bù guò wú fáng 。”
“不过无妨。”
With the foundation establishment technique of the infant realm already being a high-level skill, combined with the terrifying world fortune stored in the phoenix feather, the clone almost instantly integrated the feather into its body, completing the base establishment process.
fēn shēn jiāng yī wù chuān shàng ， xí dì ér zuò ， dāng jí xiū xíng qǐ 《 tiān yùn jīng 》 lái 。
分身将衣物穿上，席地而坐，当即修行起《天运经》来。
The infant realm was clearly insufficient for the clone's task requirements. Li Fan crushed several top-grade spirit stones, and the purest spiritual energy formed a whirlwind that flooded the clone's body.
běn zūn zé shì jiāng xuán niǎo zhī yǔ qǔ chū ， jiāo gěi fēn shēn 。
本尊则是将玄鸟之羽取出，交给分身。
The clone absorbed the energy like a whale drinking water, converting it entirely.
yǐ yuán yīng xiū zhù jī gōng fǎ ， běn jiù gāo wū jiàn líng 。 zài jiā shàng xuán niǎo zhī yǔ zhōng zhù cún zhe kān chēng kǒng bù de shì jiè tiān yùn ， yīn cǐ ， jī hū shì zài shùn jiān ， fēn shēn jiù jiāng xuán niǎo zhī yǔ róng rù tǐ nèi ， wán chéng le yǐ qí zhù jī de liú chéng 。
以元婴修筑基功法，本就高屋建瓴。再加上玄鸟之羽中贮存着堪称恐怖的世界天运，因此，几乎是在瞬间，分身就将玄鸟之羽融入体内，完成了以其筑基的流程。
In just half a day, a golden core had formed in the clone's dantian.
zhù jī jìng jiè ， xiǎn rán yuǎn yuǎn bù gòu wán chéng fèn shēn de rèn wù yāo qiú ， xū jì xù tí shēng jìng jiè 。
筑基境界，显然远远不够完成分身的任务要求，需继续提升境界。
A faint purple glow occasionally flashed across the surface of the golden core, giving off an aura of special nobility.
lǐ fán jiāng yī kē kē jí pǐn líng shí niē suì ， jīng chún wú bǐ de líng qì zài mì shì zhōng shùn jiān xíng chéng yī gǔ xuán fēng ， fēng kuáng yǒng rù fēn shēn tǐ nèi 。
李凡将一颗颗极品灵石捏碎，精纯无比的灵气在密室中瞬间形成一股旋风，疯狂涌入分身体内。
"Though a single-method golden core, this *Heavenly Fortune Method* is tailor-made for the clone. Xu Ke's essence blood has a special connection with the phoenix feather..."
fēn shēn rú zhǎng jīng xī shuǐ bān ， jìn shù jiāng líng qì xī shōu zhuǎn huà 。
分身如长鲸吸水般，尽数将灵气吸收转化。
"I suspect its power may not be inferior to ordinary four-method golden cores," Li Fan nodded in satisfaction.
bù guò xiǎo bàn tiān shí jiān ， yī kē jīn dān ， zài fēn shēn dān tián chù chéng xíng 。
不过小半天时间，一颗金丹，在分身丹田处成形。
After the golden core, came the infant realm.
jīn dān biǎo miàn ， shí bù shí shǎn guò yī quān dàn dàn de zǐ sè ， kàn shàng qù yǒu gǔ tè shū de guì qì 。
金丹表面，时不时闪过一圈淡淡的紫色，看上去有股特殊的贵气。
Normally, to perfect the disguise, one would need to find a cave heaven for the clone to consume. But with the existence of the Beast Species Realm, this step was skipped.
“ suī shì dān fǎ jīn dān ， dàn zhè 【 tiān yùn zhī fǎ 】， kě wèi shì wèi le fēn shēn liàng shēn dǎ zào 。 ér qiě xǔ kè jīng xuè ， běn jiù hé xuán niǎo zhī yǔ yǒu zhǒng yǒu tè shū de guān lián ……”
“虽是单法金丹，但这【天运之法】，可谓是为了分身量身打造。而且许克精血，本就和玄鸟之羽有种有特殊的关联……”
With a thought, Li Fan and his clone entered the Beast Species Realm.
“ kǒng pà wēi néng ， bù zài xún cháng sì fǎ jīn dān zhī xià 。” lǐ fán mǎn yì de diǎn diǎn tóu 。
“恐怕威能，不在寻常四法金丹之下。”李凡满意的点点头。
The clone's perception and manipulation of the realm fortune were smoother and more natural than Li Fan himself.
jīn dān zhī hòu ， jiù shì yuán yīng 。
金丹之后，就是元婴。
"Indeed, people cannot be judged by a single standard."
zhèng cháng qíng kuàng xià ， wèi le wán měi wěi zhuāng ， hái xū zhǎo yī chù dòng tiān ràng fēn shēn tūn shì 。
正常情况下，为了完美伪装，还需找一处洞天让分身吞噬。
Li Fan couldn't help but sigh at the difference between them.
dàn yǒu le shòu zhǒng jiè de cún zài ， què shì shěng qù le zhè ge má fán 。
但有了兽种界的存在，却是省去了这个麻烦。
The clone closed its eyes and stood in mid-air.
xīn niàn yī dòng ， běn zūn xié dài zhe fēn shēn ， lái dào le shòu zhǒng jiè lǐ 。
心念一动，本尊携带着分身，来到了兽种界里。
Lingering spiritual energy from all directions converged on him.
yǐ fēn shēn gǎn wù 、 cāo zòng shòu zhǒng jiè tiān yùn ， bǐ qǐ lǐ fán běn zūn gèng jiā shùn chàng 、 zì rú 。
以分身感悟、操纵兽种界天运，比起李凡本尊更加顺畅、自如。
Even more terrifyingly, mountains and rivers in the Beast Species Realm rose into the air, racing towards Li Fan's body.
“ guǒ rán rén yǔ rén bù kě yī gài ér lùn 。”
“果然人与人不可一概而论。”
The mountains and rivers compressed, forming a miniature cave heaven at an incomparably accelerated rate.
chá jué dào liǎng zhě chā jù ， lǐ fán bù jīn wēi wēi gǎn tàn 。
察觉到两者差距，李凡不禁微微感叹。
This grand scene naturally attracted the attention of the Medicine King Sect disciples.
fēn shēn bì mù ， líng kōng ér lì 。
分身闭目，凌空而立。
But seeing Young Master Li Fan there, they dared not be presumptuous.
shì jiè zhōng de líng qì zì sì miàn bā fāng cháo zhe tā huì jù ér lái 。
世界中的灵气自四面八方朝着他汇聚而来。
Their eyes all focused on the handsome man beside him, reluctant to look away as they privately speculated about his true identity.
gèng kě bù de shì ， shòu zhǒng jiè de yī zuò zuò shān fēng ， yī tiáo tiáo hé liú ， gèng shì téng kōng ér qǐ ， jìng xiāng fēi zhì lǐ fán shēn xià 。
更可怖的是，兽种界的一座座山峰，一条条河流，更是腾空而起，竞相飞至李凡身下。
Almost a third of the heavens and earth were extracted from the Beast Species Realm, forming a *Beast Species Cave Heaven*.
shān hé jǐ yā ， yǐ chāo chū zì rán yǎn biàn qiān wàn bèi de sù dù ， zài xíng chéng yí gè wēi suō de xiǎo xíng dòng tiān 。
山河挤压，以超出自然演变千万倍的速度，在形成一个微缩的小型洞天。
In full view of everyone, the clone swallowed the cave heaven whole.
zhè shēng shì hào dà de yí mù ， zì rán jīng dòng le yào wáng zōng de dì zǐ men 。
这声势浩大的一幕，自然惊动了药王宗的弟子们。
(End of Chapter)
"How addictive is this Heart-Ascending Immortal Pill?" Li Fan shook the jade bottle in his hand and asked with interest.
"The closer one gets to the true realm of an immortal, the more they crave it after taking it," Liu San said with a grave expression.
"Perhaps someone with extraordinary resolve could resist another dose, but..." Liu San shook his head.
"At least in our time, such individuals were rarely heard of."
Li Fan's eyes flickered as he put away the jade bottle.
"If Old Master Liu ever refines this pill again in the future, keep it for now. It might come in handy at critical moments," Li Fan advised.
Liu San nodded in agreement.
"By the way, could you also refine a few talismans to protect myself?" Li Fan then turned to Fang Zaiji and said.
"Oh? The sect leader wants something specific?" Fang Zaiji's interest was piqued when it came to his expertise.
"At the very least, they should be able to ignore attacks from ordinary divine transformation cultivators. Can you do that, Mr. Fang?" Knowing Fang Zaiji's temperament after spending some time with him, Li Fan lowered his requirements and smiled.
As expected, Fang Zaiji's pride was roused: "Young Master really underestimates me! Not just divine transformation cultivators, but even if I were to refine a talisman that could withstand the attacks of realm-completing cultivators, what would be so difficult? However..."
"The materials required might be more," Fang Zaiji muttered.
Seeing it was Young Master's request and involving something crucial for survival, Liu San spoke up: "No problem. There are still some materials in the Medicine King Cauldron. They should be enough for you to craft them!"
Fang Zaiji was momentarily stunned: "In the Medicine King Cauldron? That's impossible! I've studied it so long and never found any?"
Liu San sneered: "Your skills are still quite far from where they need to be."
With that, Liu San flew into the True Medicine King Cauldron. After a moment, he returned with just a storage ring.
Fang Zaiji took the ring and examined it before exclaiming: "Xuanwei Ancient Bamboo, Black Demon Gold, Purple Essence Sand..."
"Why so many good materials?"
Liu San snorted: "After all, our Medicine King Sect is one of the wealthiest. If we were to evacuate, wouldn't we have made thorough preparations?"
Thinking of something, Liu San's expression darkened.
"Don't worry about it. Just focus on refining talismans for Young Master's protection. If you need more materials, just ask me!"
Fang Zaiji did not argue but instead looked happily at the various divine treasures in the ring, starting to ponder what kind of talisman he could craft.
"Could you refine a white robe and a folding fan for me?" Li Fan suddenly suggested.
"What? A white robe and a folding fan?" Fang Zaiji was taken aback.
But seeing Li Fan's unwavering gaze, Fang Zaiji reluctantly agreed.
Leaving the two behind, Li Fan went to his seclusion chamber.
He took out Xu Ke's essence blood and several materials, refining a clone based on the adult Xu Ke's appearance while enhancing his looks. He focused intently as he refined the clone.
Seven days and nights later,
A perfectly formed man appeared before Li Fan.
His face was strikingly handsome, with porcelain-like skin. His eyes seemed to shimmer with starlight, and a smile played at the corners of his lips, making him look like an immortal descended from heaven!
Li Fan found himself captivated by this clone's extraordinary appearance, almost losing himself in it for a moment.
He realized that during the refinement process, he had subconsciously referenced Bai Sheng's face to maximize the clone's beauty. As a result, this clone bore a striking resemblance to Bai Sheng, though only superficially. The basic template was still based on Xu Ke.
"Shouldn't there be any issues."
Given how perfect the clone looked, Li Fan did not feel like re-refining it even if some small unexpected changes occurred.
"Besides, all of Xu Ke's essence blood has been consumed. Refining another would yield much less impressive results,"
Li Fan stared at the clone for a moment before pointing and activating it with a finger.
The dual perspectives returned.
"Though an infant realm cultivator, just an empty shell..."
"But that doesn't matter."
The clone put on clothes and sat cross-legged, immediately beginning to practice the *Heavenly Fortune Scripture*.
Li Fan took out the phoenix feather and handed it over to the clone.
With the foundation establishment technique of the infant realm already being a high-level skill, combined with the terrifying world fortune stored in the phoenix feather, the clone almost instantly integrated the feather into its body, completing the base establishment process.
The infant realm was clearly insufficient for the clone's task requirements. Li Fan crushed several top-grade spirit stones, and the purest spiritual energy formed a whirlwind that flooded the clone's body.
The clone absorbed the energy like a whale drinking water, converting it entirely.
In just half a day, a golden core had formed in the clone's dantian.
A faint purple glow occasionally flashed across the surface of the golden core, giving off an aura of special nobility.
"Though a single-method golden core, this *Heavenly Fortune Method* is tailor-made for the clone. Xu Ke's essence blood has a special connection with the phoenix feather..."
"I suspect its power may not be inferior to ordinary four-method golden cores," Li Fan nodded in satisfaction.
After the golden core, came the infant realm.
Normally, to perfect the disguise, one would need to find a cave heaven for the clone to consume. But with the existence of the Beast Species Realm, this step was skipped.
With a thought, Li Fan and his clone entered the Beast Species Realm.
The clone's perception and manipulation of the realm fortune were smoother and more natural than Li Fan himself.
"Indeed, people cannot be judged by a single standard."
Li Fan couldn't help but sigh at the difference between them.
The clone closed its eyes and stood in mid-air.
Lingering spiritual energy from all directions converged on him.
Even more terrifyingly, mountains and rivers in the Beast Species Realm rose into the air, racing towards Li Fan's body.
The mountains and rivers compressed, forming a miniature cave heaven at an incomparably accelerated rate.
This grand scene naturally attracted the attention of the Medicine King Sect disciples.
But seeing Young Master Li Fan there, they dared not be presumptuous.
Their eyes all focused on the handsome man beside him, reluctant to look away as they privately speculated about his true identity.
Almost a third of the heavens and earth were extracted from the Beast Species Realm, forming a *Beast Species Cave Heaven*.
In full view of everyone, the clone swallowed the cave heaven whole.
(End of Chapter)