61: Chapter 61 The Wonderful Uses of Mental Power!

The heart-clearing grass inside the Pill Furnace was scorched into charred ash by the excessively high temperature almost the instant it was added.

Not even a trace of spiritual liquid could be extracted.

At the same time, the backlash of Qi, blood, and Mental Energy caused by the failure to control the fire pierced into Qin Yan's mind like needle pricks.

"Ugh..."

Qin Yan only felt a "buzz" in his mind, as if a string had suddenly snapped.

An intense feeling of dizziness and emptiness surged over him like a tide.

His vision went black, and his body swayed uncontrollably.

Immediately, his legs went weak, and with a "thud," he collapsed to the ground.

His face was as pale as paper, and he didn't even have the strength to lift a finger.

"It really was too forced after all..."

Qin Yan gave a bitter smile in his heart.

Seeing this, Xiao Huo moved, instantly appearing beside Qin Yan.

There was no look of reproach on his face; instead, there was a hint of concern and deeper curiosity.

He extended a finger, and a milky-white Medicinal Pill the size of a Dragon's eye, emitting a faint, cool aura, appeared at his fingertip.

"Eat this 'Clear spirit Pill'; it can alleviate your mental fatigue."

Xiao Huo brought the Medicinal Pill to Qin Yan's lips.

"Thank you, Teacher."

Qin Yan said weakly, then opened his mouth and swallowed the Medicinal Pill.

The Medicinal Pill melted the moment it entered his mouth.

A stream of cool, refreshing energy instantly surged into his limbs and bones, and quickly rose to his mind.

The feeling of dizziness and throbbing pain receded rapidly like melting snow.

Replacing it was an indescribable sense of clarity and relief.

At the same time, Xiao Huo casually pointed his other hand into the air toward the still restless crimson flame.

Without him even making a gesture, the violent flame instantly became extremely docile.

It obediently retreated back into the base of the Pill Furnace and returned to calm.

After dealing with the out-of-control flame, Xiao Huo's gaze fell back onto Qin Yan.

He stood with his hands behind his back.

He walked around Qin Yan, who was sitting slumped on the ground and had just regained a little color, several times.

He examined him up and down, carefully, as if he wanted to see through him from the inside out.

Qin Yan felt completely uncomfortable under his teacher's scrutinizing gaze.

He couldn't help but ask: "Teacher, why... why do you keep looking at me?"

Xiao Huo stopped walking and rubbed his chin.

His face was full of confusion, and he muttered in a low voice: "Strange, truly strange..."

"Teacher, what is so strange?"

Qin Yan had a vague, bad premonition in his heart.

"It is you who are too strange!"

Xiao Huo spoke bluntly, staring intensely at Qin Yan.

"Me?" Qin Yan was stunned.

"That's right, it's you!"

Xiao Huo said with certainty, "Based on my observation and understanding of you, you were able to master those two vast volumes of Alchemy Materials classics in less than twenty days.

This is definitely not something that can be achieved by rote memorization alone.

Behind this, there must be a need for Mental Energy that far exceeds that of an ordinary person as support!

Powerful Mental Energy means stronger memory, comprehension, and deductive abilities."

He paused and pointed to the Beast Fire that had already returned to calm.

He continued, "Logically speaking, a person with this kind of Mental Energy talent...

Controlling such low-grade Beast Fire for the most basic Furnace Warming and initial refining, even if your technique is unfamiliar, should absolutely not be as... hmm, as 'difficult' as it was for you.

Your performance just now, you were sweating profusely just trying to maintain a stable Furnace Warming.

Attempting to change the heat immediately led to loss of control and backlash; the speed and degree of this Mental Energy consumption...

...is completely against common sense, it is simply... hard to describe."

Hearing this, Qin Yan's heart tightened abruptly, and he secretly thought it was bad.

He knew his own situation better than anyone.

Being able to quickly master knowledge was entirely thanks to that mysterious panel and the Skill Points.

It had no direct relation to the strength of his own Mental Energy.

And his Mental Energy value was clearly displayed on the panel—42 Hz.

This number did not seem very high.

He hurriedly forced himself to calm down, attempting to change the subject.

At the same time, he also sincerely asked for guidance: "Teacher, you keep mentioning Mental Energy; what exactly is this Mental Energy... what is it used for?"

Xiao Huo did not seem to notice Qin Yan's intention, or perhaps he was simply happy to clear up his student's confusion.

He followed the topic and explained: "The function of Mental Energy?

There are too many to count; it can be called one of the Foundations for Martial Artists, especially for those in auxiliary professions!"

He counted on his fingers: "Just like when you were controlling the fire just now, those with powerful Mental Energy...

Not only can they control the heat more precisely, but they can also maintain this high-intensity focused state for a long time.

They can easily support themselves until the Medicinal Pill is finished refining.

And when performing Artifact Refining or engraving rune array imprints...

...the role of Mental Energy is even more crucial, directly relating to success and quality."

"Even in pure Martial arts Cultivation...

...those with powerful Mental Energy also have a huge advantage.

They comprehend Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills faster.

It is easier for them to master the essence and Concept within, and they can even draw inferences about other things.

More importantly, after stepping into the Medium Grade or even higher-grade Martial Artist levels...

...the focus of Cultivation will gradually shift toward the perception and control of the energy of heaven and earth.

The strength of one's Mental Energy will directly determine the speed of Cultivation and the depth of understanding of the essence of power!"

Xiao Huo looked at Qin Yan and summarized: "Therefore, there is a saying in the Martial arts world that isn't absolute but makes a lot of sense: People with powerful Mental Energy are not necessarily top Geniuses.

But true top Geniuses, without exception, all possess Mental Energy that far exceeds their peers!

Tell me, is this Mental Energy important?"

After listening, Qin Yan was even more panicked inside.

The learning ability he had displayed thus far was undoubtedly at a "Genius" level in the eyes of others.

Yet the important Foundation supporting the name of "Genius"—Mental Energy...

...seemed to be seriously inconsistent with his actual "mediocre" level?

If this were to be investigated further...

He didn't even know what level his 42 Hz Mental Energy was actually at.

Just at this moment, Xiao Huo suddenly sighed.

He said with some regret: "It's a pity; this thing called Mental Energy is mysterious and profound.

Before reaching over 100 Hz, where it can be initially projected externally and interfere with reality...

...it is impossible to measure accurately; it can only be roughly estimated through certain performances.

Otherwise, I would really like to test you now.

Let's see what is going on with your Mental Energy, kid!"

Hearing this, Qin Yan immediately let out a sigh of relief in his heart. It's good that it can't be measured accurately!

As long as it can't be measured, all of the teacher's speculations are just speculations, and he has room to muddle through.

He hurriedly struck while the iron was hot and continued to ask, trying to extract more common knowledge about Mental Energy from his teacher.

This would also help him have a clear positioning for himself: "Teacher, hearing you say that, does Mental Energy have clear levels of classification?"

"Naturally, there are."

Xiao Huo nodded. Although his doubts were not resolved, he still patiently explained, "Before practicing a Mental Energy Cultivation Technique, the higher the Mental Energy, the stronger the talent, and the faster the speed of Cultivation."