96: Chapter 96 Helping to Refine the Evil Elixir of Tai Sui

Xia Shaoxin was very interested in this: "What kind of Pill Formula is it? Does our Chiyan Sect have it?"

Elder Qian Yunchang shook his head: "I have only heard that such a Medicinal Pill exists; I do not know what it is. Alright, stop chatting and hurry up and help me with the work."

After speaking, he closed his eyes to rest his mind.

Xia Shaoxin carefully processed the medicinal herbs, then weighed them, placing each type in a small tray for easy access.

When everything was done, Elder Qian Yunchang signaled for him to leave.

His expression was somber, and he was braced for battle, waiting only for Xia Shaoxin to leave before starting the fire.

Xia Shaoxin did not leave; he said in a deep voice: "I can actually help the Elder as an assistant. When to add charcoal, when to add water, when to fan, and when to reduce the heat—I can do all of it well."

The Taisui Evil Prescription was an Advanced Pill Formula, but it was extremely dangerous, and he was certain he would never consume such a Medicinal Pill in his lifetime.

Therefore, he wanted to see with his own eyes how difficult the refining process was.

Elder Qian Yunchang was a bit surprised; having practiced Alchemy for so many years, he had never used an assistant before.

All Alchemists were accustomed to practicing Alchemy alone.

The Alchemy process was extremely complex, and he felt uneasy letting others handle many of the steps.

"No need."

He shook his head, refusing gently.

Xia Shaoxin had no choice but to leave. Just as he reached the door, Elder Qian Yunchang suddenly said: "The refining difficulty of this pill is extremely high. Perhaps you can do something for me."

Xia Shaoxin hurriedly turned around and said sincerely: "I await the Elder's orders."

"You first light the fire and burn the furnace!"

The Pill Furnace was in the middle of the Alchemy Room, already cleaned spotlessly. Xia Shaoxin skillfully piled charcoal at the bottom of the furnace and ignited it quickly.

Elder Qian Yunchang stared straight at the Pill Furnace, as if his entire Soul was attached to it.

When it had burned enough, he issued an instruction to throw in certain medicinal herbs.

Xia Shaoxin's movements were skilled, and he did not make a single mistake.

He continued to tend the fire.

The medicinal herbs underwent strange changes in the Pill Furnace, emitting colorful rays of light; it was quite beautiful.

The Pill Formula would not detail such changes; only by seeing them with one's own eyes could one know the true situation.

Elder Qian Yunchang issued instructions again, putting in a few types of herbs, covering the lid, and then slowly reducing the heat.

Xia Shaoxin precisely retrieved the medicinal herbs and reduced the charcoal.

Elder Qian Yunchang watched from the side very carefully, prepared to remedy the situation at any time, but Xia Shaoxin did not make any mistakes, giving him no opportunity to intervene.

He was secretly astonished in his heart: "Eh, not bad. He is an Alchemist with very rich experience."

This person was so young. Although he had learned to make medicine while working as a Bug Catcher, he had not been practicing Alchemy for many years after all.

He had heard that this person was crazy about Alchemy, selling qi gathering pills every month. Even so, he was too skilled.

Could it be that he was a natural-born Alchemist?

The furnace fire slowly extinguished, and strange changes were slowly occurring inside the Pill Furnace.

The two stood in front of the Pill Furnace, staring at it constantly, with no mood to chat.

I don't know how long it had been, when suddenly, the furnace lid was pushed up, and rays of light shot out from inside.

Elder Qian Yunchang shouted again, putting in certain medicines, adding clean water, and increasing the fire.

Xia Shaoxin immediately lifted the Pill Furnace lid, rushed to the table beside him, and nimbly picked up the corresponding medicinal herbs, putting them into the Pill Furnace.

All the medicinal herbs were put in, the lid was closed, and only the heat control remained.

After two hours of burning with a large fire, the Pill Furnace made a sound like a jade flute, which was very pleasant to the ear, so the heat had to be reduced.

When the Pill Furnace cooled to a certain degree, it made a metallic sound again, and the fire had to be increased.

In any case, these tasks were all done by Xia Shaoxin.

Elder Qian Yunchang had thought there would be some small problems that required him to step in, but he had not expected to just stand by and watch.

When the Medicinal Pill was about to be finished, the Pill Furnace shook violently, and the lid was about to fall off on its own.

Elder Qian Yunchang calmly stepped forward and infused his own True Qi into the Pill Furnace.

Finally, Elder Qian Yunchang had to do it himself.

Xia Shaoxin watched from the side, feeling alarmed.

The time spent infusing True Qi far exceeded Xia Shaoxin's endurance limit.

If he were refining it himself, he would be drained dry before it was finished.

The True Qi of the Ninth Level of Qi Refining was extremely thick, but he could also clearly see that Elder Qian Yunchang's face was rapidly aging.

He was already a centenarian, usually nourished by Spiritual Qi, looking like he was sixty, but now it was truly visible that he was over a hundred years old.

As the True Qi was input into the Pill Furnace, the Pill Furnace stopped shaking and trembling.

The Pill Furnace emitted joyous flute sounds, chime sounds, and drum sounds.

Xia Shaoxin listened, dumbfounded.

The Medicinal Pill was an object that seized the creation of heaven and earth; when the pill was formed, strange phenomena would appear.

The qi gathering pill was a very low-level Medicinal Pill, and it would also have strange phenomena, but they were not this intense.

At this moment, it was as if a troupe was hidden inside the Pill Furnace; many beautiful women, after applying makeup and powder, were playing music and singing, and the sound resonated throughout the entire room.

The medicinal herbs inside were happily abandoning their own forms, recombining all their power, using the power of stealing heaven to create something new.

Elder Qian Yunchang's silver hair flew up, his face was pale, and the corners of his mouth were upturned.

He withdrew his hand and retreated three steps.

He glanced at Xia Shaoxin and nodded gently: "Increase the fire! The biggest fire!"

He slumped to the ground, forcing himself to rest.

Xia Shaoxin stuffed a lot of charcoal under the furnace and picked up the fan, fanning desperately.

I don't know how long it had been, when the Pill Furnace suddenly quieted down, and all the pleasant music of strings and bamboo disappeared.

Elder Qian Yunchang's eyes widened, and he shouted: "The Medicinal Pill is formed, hurry and reduce the heat."

Xia Shaoxin stopped his hands and used an iron rod to push away the charcoal under the furnace.

The two stood in front of the Pill Furnace, circling it anxiously.

A low buzzing sound came from inside the Pill Furnace, and after a while, the lid was pushed up, releasing some air.

Elder Qian Yunchang lifted the lid, patted the Pill Furnace over with one palm in mid-air, and just as it was about to hit the ground, his other hand steadied it.

Xia Shaoxin was stunned; couldn't he wait a little longer?

The Pill Furnace was so hot!

He hurriedly leaned over to look, only to see a single Medicinal Pill inside, emitting a ghostly green light, as if it were the eyes of a cat seen at night.

Was this the taisui evil pill?

Elder Qian Yunchang stretched out his trembling hand, disregarding that the temperature inside the Pill Furnace could cook his hand, and reached in, lightning-fast, to take out the taisui evil pill.

"Congratulations, Elder, the Divine Pill is refined!" Xia Shaoxin also could not help but be excited and hurriedly congratulated him.

Elder Qian Yunchang held the taisui evil pill with both hands, cradling it before his eyes, turning it left and right, then held it tightly with both hands against his chest, closed his eyes, and sighed deeply.

He suddenly opened his eyes, cast a glance at Xia Shaoxin, hehe, hahaha—

He finally could not help laughing, laughing unbridledly.

Xia Shaoxin could understand Elder Qian Yunchang's mood.

He had paid a huge price, endured pressure that ordinary people could not endure, and today he had finally refined the Divine Pill.

Realizing his lifelong wish was right before his eyes.

Xia Shaoxin leaned in to look inside the Pill Furnace, very confused, why was there only one?

He used an iron rod to dig it out, but it was all medicinal dregs.

"Don't look anymore, for an Advanced Medicinal Pill, it is remarkable to get one." Elder Qian Yunchang squinted his eyes and said with a smile.

Hahaha—

Elder Qian Yunchang laughed while putting the Medicinal Pill into an exquisite box.

"You have made great contributions to me many times, I want to take you as my Personal Disciple."

Xia Shaoxin hurriedly said: "This Disciple is willing to follow the Foundation Establishment Sect Head to Cultivate."

Elder Qian Yunchang was startled, then chuckled and said: "So naughty, actually I don't care about being a Sect Head, I just want to achieve Foundation Establishment."

He reached out and pressed his chest; the taisui pill in his bosom was still scorching hot.