91: Zhang Jiandan Hall Master

Just now, when Chen Jiancang was refining the Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill, he did not hide anything at all. The few Alchemists in the Small Cloud Mountain Dan Hall only needed to pay a little attention to understand the refining steps of the Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill.

Alchemist Lin Yu now had about seventy to eighty percent confidence in being able to refine the Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill.

"Master, is this Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill really that important?" Chen Jianhong asked with a puzzled look. He couldn't understand why, since they were both Qi Gathering Pills consumed by Qi Refining Stage Cultivators and the Qi Gathering Pill formula was widely spread, the Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill formula required a Dao Heart Oath to keep it secret.

"Jianhong, do you know the market price of one jin of premium qinghe rice in the Market?"

Chen Jianhong frowned slightly, clearly he had never paid attention to these issues.

Alchemist Lin Yu continued, "The purchase price of one jin of premium qinghe rice on the market is 5 ling sand, and the selling price is 7 ling sand."

"A Qinghe Bigu Pill is only worth 2 ling sand. One jin of qinghe rice can refine 5 Qinghe Bigu Pills, which means the profit is only about 30%. This also includes the refining cost of Dan Hall Disciples."

"However, a furnace of Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill only requires 10 jin of qinghe rice, plus other auxiliary Materials, with a cost not exceeding 2 spiritual stones. If it can be successfully refined, even if only one pill is formed, at the current price of Qi Gathering Pills, the profit can easily double."

"What's more, the refining difficulty of Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill is simpler than traditional Qi Gathering Pills. An Alchemist will definitely not only get one pill per furnace. This means the profit will more than double several times."

"Just now, Chen Jiancang even managed to form nine pills in one furnace. The profit is imaginable. This is also the reason why Deacon Nethercloud asked everyone to take a Dao Heart Oath."

Chen Jianhong looked thoughtful upon hearing this, clearly realizing the importance of the Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill. The fact that Chen Jiancang could develop a new Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill showed how deep his attainments in the Dao of Alchemy were.

"Alas, I originally thought that by becoming an Alchemist, the gap between me and Chen Jiancang would become smaller and smaller. Now it seems I am far behind him."

The Main Spiritual Vein Dan Hall of the Qingya Mountain Range is located in the core area of the Spiritual Vein, adjacent to the Law Enforcement Hall.

The Dan Hall is built on a grand scale, with pavilions and towers scattered in an orderly fashion, as if integrated with the mountains. The entire Dan Hall is built of bluestone, with flying eaves and carved beams and painted rafters, giving it a majestic appearance.

Above the main entrance of the Dan Hall, a huge plaque hangs with the four characters "Qingya Dan Hall" written on it, with vigorous brushwork and extraordinary momentum.

"Jiancang, this is the Main Branch Pill Hall."

Compared to the Small Cloud Mountain Spiritual Vein Dan Hall, the Main Spiritual Vein Dan Hall has richer spiritual energy and a more pleasant environment.

Upon entering the Dan Hall, the first thing that comes into view is a massive jade refining furnace. The furnace body is three zhang high, the mouth has a diameter of two zhang, and the furnace body is inlaid with various rare spiritual Materials, emitting a faint golden light.

"This furnace is a First Order top-grade artifact, good to look at but not practical. Since our Chen Family Dan Hall was established, it has been placed here as a facade," Chen Youyun explained with a smile.

Chen Jiancang was not surprised. In his previous life, some places would spend billions to build landmark buildings that were good to look at but not practical for the sake of so-called Face, which was probably similar.

Soon, Chen Youyun led Chen Jiancang to the Dan Hall deliberation hall.

"Jiancang, wait here for a moment, I will go find the Hall Master," Chen Youming said, then turned and entered the back of the hall.

Chen Jiancang began to examine the layout of the hall. Various precious pills and Alchemy tools were displayed inside. Around the hall, portraits of famous Alchemists from past generations were hung. These people should be ancestors of the Chen Family.

After a while, Chen Youyun led a female Cultivator with a youthful Face and white hair, wearing a purple cloud-patterned alchemist robe, into the Dan Hall deliberation hall.

This female Cultivator was none other than the Pill Hall Master, Chen Yin Su. She walked with light steps and an elegant demeanor, each step seemingly in rhythm. She exuded an Aura of authority without being angry.

"Jiancang, this is the Hall Master of our Chen Family Dan Hall, Chen Yin Su. She is the only Second-Order Alchemist in our Chen Family, and is in the late Foundation Establishment stage."

Chen Yin Su's gaze was like a deep lake, calm yet able to see through everything. She slowly walked up to Jiancang, examined him from head to toe, and a hint of approval flashed in her eyes: "Was it you who developed and refined the Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill?"

Her voice was clear and pleasant, like a spring flowing in the mountains.

Chen Jiancang respectfully clasped his fists and bowed: "It is indeed this Junior. Greetings, Hall Master."

Chen Yin Su nodded slightly: "I heard you formed nine pills in one furnace. Such skill is rare among Alchemists. Moreover, the emergence of the Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill is of extraordinary significance to our Chen Family, but you still need to refine a furnace in front of me now, and I will judge it myself."

"If you can successfully refine high-quality Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill again, I will reward you handsomely," Chen Yin Su's gaze was firm, and her words carried undeniable authority.

Chen Jiancang's heart tightened. He knew this was the Hall Master's test for him, and he immediately responded without hesitation: "I will follow the Hall Master's instructions."

Chen Youyun had already ordered people to prepare all the necessary Materials. Chen Jiancang took out his water-fire ancient yang furnace, took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, and completely immersed his mind. The refining steps of the Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill clearly appeared in his mind.

Following the experience in his mind, he placed the auxiliary Materials into the Dan furnace, circulated his Cultivation Technique, and slowly rinsed with the Water Stream Technique, separating the spiritual medicine residue little by little and discharging it from the seven pores of the Dan furnace, leaving a mass of essence inside the Dan furnace.

Then he quickly formed hand seals, and a gentle flame rose from the bottom of the Dan furnace, evenly enveloping the qinghe rice essence.

In less than half an hour, a furnace of Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill was successfully refined, yielding nine pills, each of which was a premium product.

"Hall Master, I did not fail you." Chen Jiancang gently patted the Dan furnace, and nine Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill flew out of the Dan furnace and fell into a jade plate, making a pleasant clinking sound.

"Hmm, not bad. Nine pills formed. It seems your refining of this pill has reached a state of perfection," Chen Yin Su praised.

One should know that even she herself could not achieve the limit of forming nine pills when refining any kind of pill at present.

Chen Yin Su continued to evaluate: "The refining of Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill actually uses the less common water refining method. The fact that you could think of extracting qinghe rice essence through the water refining method has indeed reduced the refining difficulty significantly. This is also the key to the formation of Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill."

Chen Yin Su's slender fingers gently pinched a Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill and put it into her mouth. The pill melted instantly upon entering her mouth, and a rich and mellow medicinal power instantly spread in her mouth. Her eyes couldn't help but light up, and a trace of shock flashed in her originally calm eyes.

The pure spiritual energy provided by the Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill was even slightly more than that of traditional Qi Gathering Pills.

"Good pill! What a good pill!" Chen Yin Su said with a hint of excitement, "The medicinal power of this Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill is so mellow, and its effect is so remarkable, far exceeding my previous imagination. Jiancang, you are truly a fortunate general of our Chen Family!" Her voice trembled slightly due to excitement, and her gaze towards Chen Jiancang was full of admiration and regard.

The importance of the Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill does not lie in itself, but in the far-reaching significance behind it.

qinghe rice is a special product of the Chen Family and is inexpensive. If it can be refined into Qi Gathering Pills, the Qinghe Qi Cultivation Pill can be sold as a characteristic pill of the Chen Family. At that time, both the reputation and income of the Chen Family will be greatly affected.