At the current stage in Lu Country, cultivators still need elixirs to assist with breathing and energy refining.
Besides cultivation being the main focus, there's also a variety of elixirs for restoring True Yuan, healing injuries, and detoxification. For instance, after the Head-falling Drought in the Southern Border dies, it leaves miasma behind, prompting the Annan Army's research department to develop detoxification medicine. This is to prevent the miasma from spreading northward someday, allowing more time for border relocation and treating poisoned civilians.
Additionally, there are elixirs that help mortals with beauty and anti-aging, but the specific needs aren't mentioned extensively. These are custom-made, often developed by secret departments, and project details and budgets are not disclosed externally.
Among these, one secret project is specifically designed for Yan Yu and Li Minghu, currently named Strengthening Foundation and Nourishing Essence Pill.