83: Chapter 83 Luo Yunshang's Shock

Baili Yunche shuddered, hurriedly walked to the Pill Furnace, took a deep breath, and prepared to begin.

"Phew—"

With a wave of his right hand, he shot a hand seal into the Formation beneath the Pill Furnace. An orange-red earth fire ignited in response, its raging flames licking the bottom of the furnace, and the entire Pill Furnace began to heat up slightly.

Baili Yunche was in no hurry to throw in the herbs. Instead, he closed his eyes and waited for a moment. Only when the furnace temperature reached the optimal state did he open his eyes.

The first herb—Earth Marrow Root.

He picked up the entirely earth-yellow root and gently tossed it into the Pill Furnace.

At the same time, his left hand formed a seal, controlling the heat to shift from intense fire to gentle heat, allowing the medicinal properties within the Earth Marrow Root to seep out slowly.

Peak Master Luo Yunshang stood to the side, watching Baili Yunche's practiced movements, the surprise in her beautiful eyes growing deeper.

This fire-control technique and this grasp of medicinal properties were absolutely not something a novice could possess.

The second herb, Peiyuan Fruit. Tossed in, refined, and Impurities separated.

The third herb, Crimson Essence Ganoderma. Tossed in, refined.

The fourth herb, the fifth herb...

Baili Yunche's movements were as smooth as flowing water and floating clouds, done in one continuous motion.

His hand seals changed extremely rapidly yet without the slightest chaos. Each seal sank precisely into the Pill Furnace, regulating the heat and the Fusion of the medicinal liquids.

His Divine Sense probed into the furnace, constantly sensing the state of every herb, as if the Pill Furnace were an extension of his own body.

The more Peak Master Luo Yunshang watched, the more shocked she became.

She noticed Baili Yunche's fire-control technique—it was not an ordinary Alchemy technique, but an extremely profound "Alternating Gentle and Intense Fire Method".

Slowly simmering with gentle heat and rapidly attacking with intense fire, alternating between the two could bring out the medicinal properties to their absolute limit.

This kind of technique required at least a Grade 3 Alchemist to Revered Master, yet Baili Yunche, a kid in the Foundation Establishment Stage, actually used it so proficiently?

There was also his pill-condensing method—at the final critical moment of the medicinal liquid's Fusion, he cast three pill-condensing seals simultaneously, splitting the liquid into five parts and then condensing them at the same time.

This ability to multitask was something even she could not execute with such precision.

"This kid... what kind of monster is he?" Peak Master Luo Yunshang was secretly shocked, though she kept a calm expression.

Time passed minute by minute.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the Pill Furnace began to vibrate slightly, emitting a low hum.

A sharp light flashed in Baili Yunche's eyes as he shouted softly, "Open!"

The furnace lid flew up, and five milky-white beams of light shot into the sky from the Pill Furnace, like five shooting stars drawing graceful arcs in the air.

Baili Yunche took out a jade bottle and, with a wave of his right hand, collected all five Medicinal Pills into the bottle.

Peak Master Luo Yunshang walked forward, took the jade bottle, and poured the five Medicinal Pills into her palm.

Her pupils suddenly constricted.

Five diyuan pills, entirely milky-white, round and full, emitted a rich medicinal fragrance.

On the surface of each Medicinal Pill, clearly visible pill veins were engraved.

Three with three veins, and two with six veins!

"High Grade diyuan pills!"

Peak Master Luo Yunshang couldn't help but cry out in surprise, her voice filled with shock.

Out of the five that Baili Yunche had refined, the worst was a Medium Grade with three veins, and there were even two High Grade Medicinal Pills with six veins!

She raised her head, looking at Baili Yunche with an extremely complex gaze.

"I didn't expect... your Alchemy talent to be so Heaven-Defying."

Peak Master Luo Yunshang murmured, her voice carrying a hint of disbelief.

"Even as your Revered Master, when I was at your level of cultivation, I could barely refine Medium Grade diyuan pills, and with only a thirty percent success rate."

"But look at you—refining it for the first time in front of me, and you've already refined High Grade ones!"

She shook her head and let out a bitter laugh. "In time, with your Alchemy talent, you will sooner or later be able to refine Supreme Grade diyuan pills, or even higher-grade Medicinal Pills."

Baili Yunche hurriedly bowed and said modestly, "It is all thanks to Revered Master's excellent guidance. If not for the extremely detailed Alchemy Legacy you gave me, this Disciple would not have been able to learn so quickly."

Peak Master Luo Yunshang rolled her eyes at him. "Stop being so slick-tongued. I merely gave you some ancient texts. Being able to refine such Medicinal Pills is entirely your own ability."

Though she spoke of it lightheartedly, her heart was blooming with joy.

She was genuinely happy from the bottom of her heart that her Disciple possessed such high Alchemy talent.

Baili Yunche's cultivation talent might not be top-tier, but his talent in the Dao of Alchemy was completely sufficient to make up for his lack of cultivation Aptitude.

With such an Alchemy genius in her hands, he would surely shine brilliantly in the future.

"Since you are already able to independently refine Grade Two Medicinal Pills, there is nothing more your Revered Master can teach you."

Peak Master Luo Yunshang put away the Medicinal Pills and returned the jade bottle to Baili Yunche.

"Tell me about the problems you've encountered in your Cultivation. Your Revered Master will give you some pointers."

Finding that she had nothing left to guide Baili Yunche in the path of Alchemy, she had to settle for the next best thing and prepare to help him in his Cultivation.

"Yes, Revered Master!"

Baili Yunche's spirits lifted, and he hurriedly poured out all the various Cultivation difficulties he had recently encountered.

Peak Master Luo Yunshang was indeed a Nascent Soul Cultivator; she was knowledgeable and experienced, able to give incisive answers to every question Baili Yunche raised.

For some questions, she did not even need to think, casually pointing out the key points, which instantly enlightened Baili Yunche.

An hour later, Baili Yunche felt that his understanding of sword techniques had risen to another level.

Although Peak Master Luo Yunshang did not major in the Dao of the sword, once one reached the Nascent Soul Realm, mastering one method meant mastering all. Just a few casual pointers from her benefited him immensely.

"That will be all for today."

Peak Master Luo Yunshang waved her hand, her face carrying a hint of weariness.

"Go back and practice your sword moves well, integrating what you have learned today. If there is nothing else, you may leave first."

"Yes, Revered Master."

Baili Yunche bowed in respect, turned, and walked toward the door.

...

Baili Yunche returned to Qixia Pavilion, closed the courtyard gate, and sat cross-legged in his secret room.

He took out the diyuan pills he had refined from his Storage Pouch, placed them in front of him, and used the creation divine cauldron to purify them into Supreme Grade Medicinal Pills.

"With these Medicinal Pills, combined with Revered Master's guidance, a Breakthrough to the Golden Core should not be too far off."

He packed away the Medicinal Pills one by one, closed his eyes, and began to operate his Cultivation Technique.

Within the secret room, Spiritual Qi surged, and a purple glow swirled.