Little Fairy Doctor sat obediently cross-legged beside Jiang Cheng, her eyes fixed intently on the movements within the Golden Dragon and Phoenix Cauldron.
Jiang Cheng's fingers twitched slightly, and several other medicinal herbs were tossed into the cauldron. Not only that, but a fire-attribute magical beast core was also placed inside.
To an untrained eye, this would be clearly superfluous, as the power contained within the magical beast core was extremely terrifying; contact with herbs that had not yet become spiritual liquid could very well result in the destruction of the elixir and death!
But to an expert, it would be astonishing, because only alchemists of the eighth rank or higher would dare to do such a thing. Even Gu He, the Pill King of the Jia Ma Empire, wouldn't dare claim to possess such skill.
The magical beast core melted little by little under the burning of the Golden Emperor's Burning Heaven Flame, fully fusing with the other spiritual liquids, while simultaneously beginning to wriggle.
Time passed second by second.
Alchemy is an extremely lengthy process; those with unstable minds simply cannot grasp its true mysteries, nor can they refine a qualified elixir.
Jiang Cheng remained unfazed, controlling the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame in his palm to repeatedly refine the impurities within the pill, thus maximizing its grade.
Because it wasn't a seventh-grade or higher pill, it didn't cause any unusual phenomena in the surrounding world, but the rich medicinal fragrance it emitted could be smelled for miles around.
A man traveling suddenly stopped, turning to look towards the direction of the Monster Beast Mountain Range, muttering, "Such a rich medicinal fragrance… Could it be that a high-level alchemist is refining pills in the Monster Beast Mountain Range?"
Thinking this, the man decided to go and investigate with the two Dou Wang powerhouses behind him, wanting to see who was refining pills in the Monster Beast Mountain Range.
Flames lit up the sky, and the fragrance of pills filled the air.
The magical beasts outside Peach Blossom Mountain were also restless, but under the intimidation of the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, these creatures could only smell the aroma from a distance.
The final step in pill refining was condensation.
Condensation was the most crucial step; the slightest carelessness could destroy the medicinal herbs in the furnace, so extra care was needed to control the strange fire and the proportion of Dou Qi injected.
Of course, this only applies to alchemists below the fifth rank; high-level alchemists no longer need to so meticulously control the power generated during pill condensation.
Little Fairy Doctor was quite interested in pills and studied diligently, unlike the lazy Little Amethyst Winged Lion King lying on the ground.
The Amethyst Winged Lion King, exasperated, kicked her—this guy was a disgrace!
"Pills complete."
As the lid of the Golden Dragon Phoenix Cauldron was opened, three pills shimmering with golden light floated steadily in mid-air.
Each pill was independent and emitted a unique medicinal fragrance; just a whiff was enough to feel a refreshing and comfortable sensation.
"Wow!"
Little Fairy Doctor's eyes lit up. "Sir, is this a sixth-grade pill?"
"Yes."
Jiang Cheng nodded, holding the three sixth-grade pills in his hand. "This pill is called the Divine Spirit Pill, a high-grade sixth-grade pill, though it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it seventh-grade. Anyone who consumes it will have their constitution strengthened. Although it won't allow you to break through your cultivation level, it will make your cultivation twice as effective."
"It can also be considered a forced enhancement of your bloodline." The recipe for
this sixth-grade Divine Spirit Pill was a reward from the system. It is said that the Divine Spirit Pill has never appeared before on this Dou Qi Continent. Although the ingredients for refining this pill are not rare, the failure rate is extremely high.
Even seventh-grade alchemists are not 100% confident in successfully refining this sixth-grade Divine Spirit Pill. This is why there are so many precedents of alchemists dying from failed attempts.
Jiang Cheng distributed the three pills to the Great and Small Purple Crystal Winged Lion Kings and Little Fairy Doctor. With the help of this pill, their cultivation speed increased significantly,
allowing them to advance to the next level sooner.
"Sir~"
Just then, a familiar voice rang out behind Jiang Cheng, and everyone's gaze shifted to the newcomer.
Jiang Cheng, with a hint of ease, said, "Miss, you've arrived."
Indeed, the person who arrived was Yun Yun, the sect leader of the Yunlan Sect.
Yun Yun was quite angry after learning that her teacher had expelled her master from the Yunlan
Sect, and it was the first time she had ever lost her temper with her teacher. In a fit of anger, she left the Yunlan Sect, leaving all the sect's affairs to Elder Yunling, while she rushed to Peach Blossom Mountain without stopping.
Yun Yun said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Master. He really didn't mean it. He thought you were a powerful figure from the mainland, so..."
Jiang Cheng smiled and said, "It's alright, I don't care."
"Besides, I'm not familiar with those people from the Yunlan Sect, so why would I be angry with them?"
Jiang Cheng walked up to Yun Yun, and looking at the shy Yun Yun, a different kind of emotion arose in his heart.
Yun Yun bit her lower lip and said, "Sir, I'm sorry, it was me..."
"Relax, you are you, and Yunlan Sect is Yunlan Sect. We can't pin this blame on you."
Jiang Cheng reached out his right hand and gently rubbed Yun Yun's head. "Since you've already left Yunlan Sect, you should stay in Peach Blossom Mountain for the time being. Cultivating here will be twice as effective."
Peach Blossom Mountain is a paradise with abundant battle qi. Cultivating here is several times better than outside, and it's also the place in the eastern mountain range where battle qi gathers the most.
Jiang Cheng fought a magical beast for three hundred rounds to win this place.
Yun Yun's pretty face flushed slightly, and she nodded in agreement. She would return to Yunlan Sect when her teacher's anger subsided.
As for Yanran, she would be mentored by several elders of the sect, so there would be no slackening in her cultivation. Those old guys were much stricter than her. They valued the reputation of Yunlan Sect more and naturally wouldn't let Nalan Yanran lose the three-year agreement.
"Sir, do you know how to refine pills?"
At this moment, Yun Yun had also noticed the golden pill furnace that was still slowly burning and asked curiously.
"I understand a little."
Jiang Cheng casually put the alchemy furnace away, turned around and gestured for her to join him, then instructed Little Fairy Doctor to brew a pot of hot tea.
Yun Yun nodded and sat gracefully in the chair. "Sir, may I ask what rank of alchemist you are?"
Jiang Cheng picked up his teacup and smiled, not answering Yun Yun's question. Although being an alchemist wasn't something to hide, Jiang Cheng didn't intend to publicly reveal his status as an eighth-rank alchemist. However
, he would still pretend to be one if given the opportunity in the future.
"Regardless of my rank, young lady, there's no need to ask further. I am merely a traveler wandering the world. I won't be staying in Peach Blossom Mountain for long; perhaps in a few days, I will leave the Monster Mountain Range."
"Sir, you're leaving?" Yun Yun quickly stood up, her cyan embroidered robe fluttering in the wind. "Where are you going, sir?"
"The world is my home, and I'm a guest throughout the land."
Jiang Cheng put his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the green mountains and clear waters. "If Yun'er doesn't mind, you can travel and cultivate with me, and thus witness the vicissitudes of life."
(End of Chapter)