89: Master Zhang's Assessment

The three of them entered the Dan Hall together and arrived before the Seven-Layered Gilded Fire-Patterned Tower. At this time, Alchemist Chen Youyun, Chen Youwan, and Lin Yu, the Dan Master had already arrived.

"Haha, Jiancang, you've come at just the right time. Today, Chen Jianhong and Qing He are undergoing the Alchemist assessment. You can come and be a judge." Chen Youyun saw Chen Jiancang and invited him with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu, the Dan Master's expression suddenly changed. To let Chen Jiancang also join the assessment was perhaps... After all, there had been some conflict between Chen Jiancang and his Disciple Chen Jianhong before. If...

Lin Yu, the Dan Master couldn't help but look up at Chen Jianhong, only to see that Chen Jianhong's expression was calm and he wasn't flustered or panicking upon hearing this news.

He couldn't help but nod in satisfaction.

"Alright, I happen to have something to discuss in detail with all the Alchemists today, so I'll first witness the assessment of these two Alchemists."

Chen Jiancang walked directly to Chen Youwan's side, nodded in greeting, and slowly sat down.

Seeing that both participants in the assessment were ready, Chen Youyun said, "The content of the Alchemist assessment is very simple. You only need to successfully refine a batch of First Order pills, producing two pills."

"The assessment is limited to three sets of Materials. Let the assessment begin," Chen Youyun said directly.

Upon receiving Chen Youyun's instructions, Chen Jianhong and Qing He began refining.

Chen Jianhong and Qing He quickly entered the pill refining state.

Chen Jianhong's expression was focused, his gaze fixed on the Pill Furnace before him. Because he had lost to Chen Jiancang before, he was even more eager to successfully advance and become an Alchemist at this time.

He saw his hands skillfully controlling the flames, orderly adding the Qi Gathering Pill medicinal Materials into the furnace step by step, being extremely cautious and not daring to be distracted in the slightest.

Meanwhile, Qing He appeared relatively more relaxed. The refining of Pei Yuan Pill primarily emphasized the full integration of the spiritual medicine's properties with the Alchemist's spiritual energy. This was an extremely time-consuming process. As long as one's skill reached a certain level and their spiritual energy didn't go out of control during the refining process, there was an eighty percent certainty of successful refining.

However, preventing spiritual energy from going out of control was also an extremely difficult thing to control.

Chen Jiancang sat on the side, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the two, silently evaluating their performance in his heart.

His pill refining experience all came from the rewards he received when harvesting spiritual plants. Those experienced techniques seemed innate. Observing the two novice Alchemists refining pills at this time, he actually gained some insights.

Time passed by second by second, and the fragrance of pills inside the furnace was rich. Chen Jianhong suddenly exerted force with both hands, instantly contracting the flames, and the agitation inside the furnace also subsided.

The furnace lid slowly lowered, and a rich medicinal fragrance permeated the air. Chen Jianhong let out a long breath, a relieved smile appearing on his face.

"Chen Jianhong, refined two First Order Qi Gathering Pills." Chen Youyun announced directly after holding the Qi Gathering Pill refined by Chen Jianhong between his fingers and observing it.

At the same time, a crisp sound came from Qing He's Pill Furnace. She gently lifted the furnace lid, and three round and plump First Order Pei Yuan Pills lay quietly inside the furnace.

"Qing He, refined three First Order Pei Yuan Pills. Not bad, not bad."

Qing He's face was beaming with a confident and brilliant smile. She bowed slightly, her expression carrying a hint of excitement.

Seeing his Disciple Chen Jianhong successfully pass the assessment, Lin Yu, the Dan Master's tense expression finally relaxed, and an almost imperceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Lin Yu, the Dan Master, indeed a famous teacher produces excellent Disciples! From now on, you two, master and Disciple, are both Alchemists, which will be passed down as a fine story." Chen Youyun said with a laugh.

"Brother Nethercloud, why be so modest? Your Disciple Qing He is also very outstanding."

Alchemist Chen Youyun and Lin Yu praised each other with effusive words as if they cost nothing, making Chen Jiancang unable to help but rub his forehead and shake his head.

Seeing that both of them had successfully passed the assessment, he stood up and said, "Congratulations to Brother Chen Jianhong and Senior Sister Qing He on successfully passing the assessment and becoming newly promoted Alchemists."

"Thank you!"

"Haha, Junior Brother Chen Jiancang, I'm not bad, right? I produced three pills!"

Chen Jiancang couldn't bear to dampen Qing He's mood at this moment, so he smiled and joked, "Senior Sister Qing He's talent is outstanding. In the future, you will definitely become a well-known Alchemist far and wide. Please take good care of me in the future, Senior Sister."

"No problem, no problem." Qing He patted her chest and readily agreed, her playful appearance utterly adorable.

However, Chen Jiancang did not continue teasing. He interrupted everyone's conversation and said, "All Alchemists, I have another important matter to discuss with you today. Since both Chen Jianhong and Qing He have passed the assessment, let them join in as well."

Chen Youwan, who had been sitting quietly at the table, looked over curiously upon hearing Chen Jiancang's words.

"Everyone, please look!"

Chen Jiancang took out a bottle of Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill from his storage bag and placed it on the table.

"This is Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill. It is something I researched and obtained. The main ingredient is our Chen Family's special product, qinghe rice, and the auxiliary ingredients are seven night flower, fuling grass, and Polygonatum sibiricum. Please appraise it."

Everyone's gaze focused on the bottle of Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill. Chen Youyun was the first to pick up the jade bottle. He gently pulled out the stopper, and a unique and fresh medicinal fragrance instantly permeated the air. This scent carried an aura originating from qinghe rice.

"The main ingredient is qinghe rice?"

Chen Youyun asked with a serious expression, as if confirming.

As the pillar industry of the Chen Family, everyone was extremely familiar with qinghe rice. There were only two uses for growing qinghe rice: one was to refine Qinghe Bigu Pill, and the other was to make talismans from qinghe rice stalks.

But now, they actually heard that Chen Jiancang had refined First Order Qi Gathering Pills using qinghe rice.

This somewhat overturned their understanding of qinghe rice.

"Yes, the main ingredient is indeed qinghe rice. I also refined this Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill by accident, and its effect in replenishing spiritual energy is even better than ordinary Qi Gathering Pills."

"Hmm? This..." Chen Youyun nodded slightly, but held doubts about what Chen Jiancang said.

He poured out a pill from the bottle and placed it in his palm to observe it carefully.

He saw that the pill was emerald green, its color moist, and its surface shimmered with a faint luster.

Lin Yu, the Dan Master on the side also couldn't suppress his curiosity and leaned forward to examine it closely. "This pill has an exquisite appearance, rich in Qi, and indeed has the aura of qinghe rice within."

Seeing everyone's reaction, Chen Jiancang had already anticipated it. He continued, "All Alchemists, I know this matter is incredible. But I have refined this pill many times, and the effect is stable. This Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill can not only replenish spiritual energy, but also, due to the characteristics of the main ingredient, qinghe rice, the spiritual energy in the pill is gentler and easier to absorb."

At this moment, Chen Youwan, who rarely spoke, parted her red lips and said, "Jiancang Pill Master, why not refine a batch yourself? If we observe from the side, we'll know if it's true."

"Hmm, Youwan is right," Chen Youyun nodded and said. "You, refine a batch of Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill on the spot. If this pill recipe is real, you will have made a great contribution to the Chen Family."

"You should know that our Chen Family's qinghe rice production is abundant. If we can use it to refine this pill, it will not only increase the added value of the Chen Family's industry but also provide better cultivation resources for the Chen Family Disciples."