79: Chapter 79: Pill Refining Successful!!!

If it were truly like this...

Then the value of this 'panel' he possessed and the alchemy knowledge it bestowed...

Would be immeasurable!

"A pity that among the knowledge instilled this time..."

"There are still no Pill Formulas for the most common and best-selling qi and blood pills and body tempering pills."

Qin Yan felt a slight sense of regret.

These two types of pills were the most consumed hard currency for low-grade martial artists.

...

The next day, feeling his spirit had improved a few points more, Qin Yan...

Left Modu University of Martial Arts once again and headed for Hundred Herbs Hall.

The last time he went to buy nourishing spirit pills...

In the end, his Fifth Senior Brother Fang Da had intervened to help and gifted them to him, so he hadn't spent any money.

This time, he intended to purchase medicinal ingredients for refining 'spirit nurturing pills'.

He arrived at Hundred Herbs Hall with practiced ease and directly recited the names of several medicinal ingredients.

These ingredients were exactly what was required to refine 'spirit nurturing pills'.

He utilized his Diamond Card privileges.

Spending only one hundred and forty thousand huaxia coins, he purchased a complete set of materials.

Without the Diamond Card, he would have had to spend two hundred thousand huaxia coins.

Next, he went to the service desk and paid two thousand huaxia coins.

He rented a basic Alchemy Room for a duration of two hours.

As an industry giant, providing Alchemy Room rentals was one of Hundred Herbs Hall's primary businesses.

It was convenient for alchemists without fixed cauldrons and also allowed them to earn significant fees.

Led by a staff member, Qin Yan arrived in front of an Alchemy Room numbered 'Ding-11'.

"Sir, you have two hours of usage time."

"Once the time is up, the Beast Fire beneath the cauldron will automatically extinguish."

"If you need to extend your time, please go to the front desk in advance."

"I wish you a successful refinement."

The staff member gave a few simple instructions and then turned to leave.

Qin Yan pushed open the heavy stone door and stepped into the Alchemy Room.

The interior was simply furnished, with a standard red alchemy cauldron in the center.

A cluster of dark red Beast Fire burned at the bottom of the furnace.

The air was filled with a faint scent of smoke and the mixed aroma of various medicinal herbs.

He closed the stone door behind him to ensure he wouldn't be disturbed.

Walking to the front of the cauldron, Qin Yan first carefully inspected the cauldron and its inner walls.

Confirming it was clean, free of impurities, and without issues.

Only then did he take out the purchased medicinal herbs one by one from their jade boxes.

Following the processing requirements and the order of insertion, he arranged them neatly on a nearby jade tray.

Preparations were complete.

Standing before the cauldron, he formed a profound hand seal in front of his chest.

Triggering the weak qi and blood power within his body, he gave a low shout: "Fire, rise!"

Boom!

The Beast Fire vent beneath the cauldron erupted with dark red flames in response.

Instantly enveloping the bottom of the furnace, a scorching aura spread out.

Holding his breath and focusing his mind, Qin Yan began to control the flames to evenly heat the cauldron; this step was known as 'Furnace Warming'.

It was completely different from the last time in Xiao Huo's Alchemy Room, where he had looked extremely strained and drenched in sweat.

This time, his movements appeared fluid and natural.

Although his control over the flames couldn't yet be called exquisite and subtle...

There was no sense of stagnation, as if he had practiced this countless times.

This was the massive advantage brought by the panel's knowledge instillation!

Soon, the cauldron's preheating was finished.

It emitted a low hum, and the furnace walls glowed with an even dark red.

Qin Yan's gaze sharpened as he first took out a primary medicinal herb called 'Tranquil Spirit Flower'.

Its petals were pale blue, emitting a faint aura that soothed the mind.

He precisely controlled the temperature and form of the Beast Fire.

Alternating between slow simmering and fierce heating, he began to temper the medicinal essence within.

Last time, he had failed while tempering the very first medicinal herb.

And back then, he was refining the unranked 'freshness pill'.

But this time, he was refining a genuine first grade pill, the spirit nurturing pill.

The difficulty was incomparable.

However, supported by the 'experience' instilled by the panel...

Qin Yan's movements appeared effortless.

Enveloped by the flames, that Tranquil Spirit Flower...

Had its impurities rapidly stripped away as it gradually melted and shrank.

Ultimately, it turned into a drop of crystal-clear blue medicinal liquid that emitted a dense tranquilizing aura.

It suspended within the furnace fire.

Step one, success!

Qin Yan's spirits lifted, but he didn't pause for a moment.

He knew his mental strength was still in a damaged state and he had to finish quickly.

He actually made a bold decision—to take the auxiliary medicinal herbs needed later, such as 'March Vine', 'Earth Root Grass', and 'Clear Heart Lotus Seed'...

And according to a specific order and interval...

Throw them all into the cauldron in one go!

If this scene were witnessed by other low-grade alchemists...

Their jaws would surely drop, thinking he was insane!

Tempering multiple medicinal herbs simultaneously...

Required a thorough understanding of each herb's characteristics, the required heat, and the precise timing for melting.

Furthermore, one had to be capable of multi-threaded, fine-tuned control.

Its difficulty was more than ten times higher than tempering a single herb!

The slightest error would result in all the medicinal herbs being completely incinerated!

Qin Yan naturally knew this as well.

His mental focus was highly concentrated.

He precisely guided the Beast Fire.

Using different temperatures and intensities to burn the various herbs within the furnace!

Fine beads of cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.

Alchemy was inherently exhausting for the mind, let alone when his spirit hadn't recovered.

Controlling multiple herbs at this moment...

He felt waves of dizziness and stinging pain wash over him like a tide.

Qin Yan gritted his teeth.

Relying on the proficiency that felt innate in his mind and his powerful willpower, he forced himself to endure.

Under his precise control, the herbs inside the furnace seemed to be endowed with life.

They melted and purified perfectly in sequence under different heat levels.

Turning into pure medicinal liquids of various colors and properties.

Suspending inside the cauldron, their auras blended yet remained distinct.

Multiple tempering, success!

Qin Yan didn't dare relax in the slightest; he knew the most critical step had arrived.

He shouted low: "Merge liquids into pill!"

His hand seals suddenly changed, striking out a profound seal!

Inside the furnace, those drops of medicinal liquid with different and even somewhat conflicting properties...

Seemed to be skillfully manipulated by an invisible giant hand.

They began to slowly approach and rotate.

Under the continuous gentle calcination of the Beast Fire...

They began to undergo a miraculous reaction.

Permeating and merging with each other.

The violent medicinal energy, under Qin Yan's delicate guidance...

Gradually tended toward balance and stability.

A faint, unique medicinal fragrance with a hint of cool intent...

Began to curl up from the gaps in the cauldron, filling the entire Alchemy Room.

Qin Yan took a breath.

He felt that the persistent grogginess and stinging pain in his mind had actually lessened noticeably!

"Success! The pill is about to be finished!"

He focused all his attention on the final condensation.

Controlling the Beast Fire for the final finishing work.

When the medicinal fragrance reached its peak intensity...

And an almost imperceptible crisp hum came from inside the cauldron, Qin Yan knew the pill was formed!

He immediately extinguished the Beast Fire with practiced technique.

Waiting until the cauldron's temperature had dropped slightly, he stepped forward impatiently and carefully opened the lid.