264: study

"Sun Alchemist, please rest assured. We have already discussed this before coming. We only hope you can do your best," one of the leading Middle-aged man said respectfully.

The other two groups also expressed no objections.

After all, these Nian, Second-Order Alchemist are as rare as hens' teeth, as if their eyes have grown to the sky. Those who can sincerely help refine Foundation Establishment Pills are truly scarce.

It's also thanks to this Sun Alchemist's good character that he can discuss these things with them.

If it were someone else, they would probably just start the Pill Refining directly, not caring whether it succeeded or not.

After all, even if it really failed, these little guys in the Qi Refining Realm wouldn't dare to say anything.

As for the final distribution of the Foundation Establishment Pills, these three groups have probably already arranged it privately.

After a few simple words, Sun Alchemist led everyone into the Elixir Refining Hall.

Everyone stood not far away, quietly watching him refine Pills.

And Zhou Luo naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to learn.

Inside the Dragon Palace Great Hall, there was a large Pill Furnace about ten feet high. This Pill Furnace was very imposing, and there were runes visible around it. It should be specially used for refining Second Order Pills.

Because the medicinal effect of Second Order spiritual Elixir is more potent than First-Order Pill, if the Pill Furnace is not strong enough, it is very likely to explode.

Sun Alchemist had already arrived in front of the Pill Furnace and began to add Materials according to the Pill Refining speed, while also using the flame.

This flame was deep blue, flickering under the Pill Furnace, looking uniquely beautiful.

Zhou Luo's expression was solemn.

This flame was clearly from some powerful substance. The flame temperature was extremely high, and it allowed the Alchemist to better control the heat.

In the path of Pill Refining, the Pill Furnace, medicinal Materials, and heat are all indispensable.

The more powerful the Alchemist, the better the quality of the fierce flames they control, which can help them better melt those Materials.

Sun Alchemist began to add Materials without rush.

As for the method of refining Foundation Establishment Pills, if one is willing to look, it can actually be found on the market.

The most precious thing about a Foundation Establishment Pill is its Materials.

Zhou Luo had already memorized the method for refining Foundation Establishment Pills by heart.

It was just that his theoretical knowledge was sufficient, but his practical skills were not.

Moreover, every Alchemist has their own little tricks during the refining process.

These little tricks are learned through a large number of Pill Refining experiments.

When Zhou Luo refined First-Order Pill, he used various little tricks many times, which also surprised the onlookers repeatedly.

The refining of Foundation Establishment Pills was slower than expected.

Perhaps because it was so precious, Sun Alchemist was extremely cautious.

Although Zhou Luo was not a Second-Order Alchemist, in his eyes, the other party's appearance was too cautious.

This is a sign of lack of confidence.

The Foundation Establishment Pill has three main ingredients and thirty-one auxiliary ingredients. The melting of each medicinal material has its own technique.

These techniques are what Zhou Luo needs to learn, so he watched with full concentration.

On the other hand, the others, because they could not refine Pills, suffered greatly and felt that every day was like a Nian.

About one day later, the medicinal properties of these medicinal Materials were successively extracted. Next, it was time to fuse the medicinal liquids.

This step is the most dangerous, because the Fusion of medicinal properties is bound to be accompanied by the mutual impact of forces.

This is when an Alchemist's skill is most tested.

Zhou Luo watched with full attention, not missing any details.

This Pill Refining was an excellent learning opportunity for him, a First-Order Top-Grade Alchemist.

Perhaps he could gain insight from this and touch the threshold of Second-Order Pill Refining Technique.

This would not be in vain for his hard study over so many Nian.

Sun Alchemist's technique for fusing medicinal liquids was quite standard, not particularly amazing, but Zhou Luo still noticed some of his small details and the techniques he used.

Another day passed, and the medicinal liquid was successfully fused. Zhou Luo could even hear someone nearby letting out a long sigh of relief.

Although they were not Alchemist, they had some understanding of Pill Refining and knew which step the other party was currently at.

After fusing the medicinal liquid, it was the guidance of the Pill formula.

The proficiency in controlling the Pill formula is an important standard for testing an Alchemist's skill and will directly affect the final quality of the formed Pill.

This Sun Alchemist's control of the Pill formula was smooth and fluid, without any stagnation.

He waved his hands, and spiritual energy permeated his body, a faint spiritual light enveloped the entire Pill Furnace, and the flickering light blue flame also became more intense.

Zhou Luo watched quietly, also silently noting down the other party's movements for guiding the Pill formula in his heart.

Hmm?

But in the next second, he suddenly hesitated in his heart.

Because he found that the other party's Pill formula suddenly showed a slight change, a change that was not recorded in the Azure Origin Sect's Jade Slip regarding the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Could this be his unique insight?

It is very normal for an Alchemist to have their own insights in their day-to-day Pill Refining career.

So why do we have Master?

If one only refines according to what is recorded in ancient books, the success rate can only be fifty-fifty.

But with these insights, the probability can be greatly increased.

Zhou Luo naturally did not miss these details. Like a good student listening attentively in class, he occasionally noted down some new discoveries in his heart.

The guidance of the Pill formula lasted for two full days. During these two days, everyone spent their time in fear and trepidation, both physically and mentally exhausted.

Only Zhou Luo was full of energy, occasionally discovering the various small techniques used by Sun Alchemist.

No wonder I haven't found the way.

It turns out I didn't have a Master to guide me.

Thinking of this, Zhou Luo couldn't help but think of Lin Zhishou, who had died many Nian ago, and what the Main Family had done to him.

Some things, after all, must be repaid.

He thought silently.

He withdrew his thoughts and looked at the large Pill Furnace.

After the guidance of the Pill formula, comes the most important step: forming the Pill.

At this moment, everyone else's hearts were in their throats.

Zhou Luo, however, was not very interested, because it didn't concern him, and he had already learned a lot in the past few days.

Boom—

Along with a muffled sound, a faint Pill fragrance wafted out, exciting everyone.

The Pill is done!

However, Sun Alchemist's expression in the Dragon Palace Great Hall seemed a bit off.

It seems the refining effect of this Foundation Establishment Pill was not very good.

As expected, Sun Alchemist soon gathered everyone into the Dragon Palace Great Hall and said with great helplessness.

Although the Foundation Establishment Pill was completed, only two low-grade spiritual Elixir were refined.

This made the three groups look at each other.

The quality of the Foundation Establishment Pill directly determines the probability of Foundation Establishment.

If it is a low-grade Pill, it may only increase the success rate of Foundation Establishment by one to two percent.

Not to mention there are only two spiritual Elixir, and they have three groups.

Zhou Luo watched quietly. As for the distribution of the spiritual Elixir, these three one should have already arranged it, which is probably related to the Materials provided.

It's just that he didn't expect that there wouldn't even be a single Medium Grade spiritual Elixir in the end.

He didn't know if it was because this Sun Alchemist's skill was insufficient, or because the Foundation Establishment Pill was too difficult to refine.

It seems that simply breaking through to Second Order entry level is probably not enough.

The refining of these Pills made Zhou Luo's heart sink.

It is already difficult to obtain Foundation Establishment Materials, and it would be a pity to waste them.

Alas.

How great would it be if I could directly draw Second-Order Pill Refining Technique.

That way, with the skill level of Second Order Top Pill Refining, not to mention being able to refine top-grade Foundation Establishment Pills, just High Grade ones would be enough.