4: Ye Chen is motivated and revises the script for the first time

Two alchemical cauldrons simultaneously ignited with alchemical flames.

The first step in alchemy is material processing, which is the basic skill of an alchemis.

The pill they were refining this time was called the jade heart calming spirit pill, a third-grade pill, but its refining difficulty was among the top for third-grade pills; in terms of refining difficulty alone, it was already comparable to a fourth-grade pill.

The effect of the jade heart calming spirit pill was simple and direct: it could allow a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator to directly break through one Heaven, while also calming the mind and guarding the heart, and even had a chance to make the cultivator who took the pill enter the state of unity between heaven and man, making it much easier to comprehend cultivation techniques or overcome bottlenecks in breakthroughs.

Unfortunately, the effect was only once.

Shen Qing was focused, concentrating on processing the materials.

A small section of soul-nourishing wood, taking wood shavings.

Three lotus seeds from the pure heart lotus.

A small piece of innate jade marrow.

One crimson sun fruit.

Two drops of spirit-containing wood marrow liquid.

His technique was exquisite; the materials for refining the jade heart calming spirit pill entered the alchemical cauldron in sequence at the appropriate times, and bright yellow flames ignited within the cauldron.

The flames were gentle, revealing vibrant vitality. After these flames appeared, everyone present smelled a faint fragrance of plants and herbs, and their hearts suddenly calmed down a little.

Elder Li narrowed his eyes and let out an “oh”: “This looks… not like our Star Sect’s fire?”

Although Danxia Valley was only a part of the Heavenly River Star Sect, if viewed independently, it would be considered a first-class alchemical force in the outside world, and naturally had its inherited alchemical flames.

However, the Star Sect’s alchemical flames were formed by drawing the power of celestial stars from the earth fire of Danxia Valley, and did not possess such vibrant vitality, nor did they have the effect of calming people.

Elder Zhao’s expression was somewhat displeased, and he snorted: “He is Elder Xuanji’s disciple, is that so strange?”

The Star Sect was a behemoth, with different factions internally, and the faction he belonged to was not on good terms with Senior Brother Shen’s master, Zhao Mingyue.

The white-haired Elder Li smiled and shook his head, not responding.

This was naturally not the alchemical flame of the Star Sect’s Danxia Valley, but rather the Shennong Returning Origin Flame inherited from Shennong Valley.

This flame could condense and unify the medicinal properties of various herbs; even naturally opposing herbs, like fire and water, could be harmonized by this flame, and it could automatically correct deviations in medicinal properties during alchemy, imparting an additional “vitality” to the pills.

Originally, when Shen Qing refined this jade heart calming spirit pill, he could at most refine it into a high-grade pill, and the success rate was not even high, but with this Shennong Returning Origin Flame, coupled with the knowledge from the inheritance, he was confident of refining a supreme-grade pill!

Pills are divided into primary, intermediate, advanced, and supreme grades.

Time passed bit by bit; he controlled the alchemical flames with his divine sense, condensing the pills!

Bursts of unique fragrance emanated from the alchemical cauldron, refreshing the mind.

“Look quickly, Senior Brother Shen is about to succeed!”

“This scent, could it be a supreme-grade spirit pill?!”

“As expected of Senior Brother Shen!”

“I wonder how Ye Chen is doing.”

“Him? It would be a blessing if he didn’t waste all those medicinal ingredients.”

Elder Zhao, who looked middle-aged, grew increasingly displeased.

But when he looked at Ye Chen, a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

“I almost forgot that this kid also has some skill.”

He was indeed an Elder of the Star Sect’s Danxia Valley, but he also had some ties with the Ye family. A few days ago, Ye Chen found him and showed him something.

Only then did Elder Zhao realize that Ye Chen was also deeply hidden.

Because of the sound-insulating formation, Ye Chen didn’t know what was being discussed outside; he was just refining the pills bit by bit.

His technique—impeccable.

His alchemical flame—pure Danxia Earth Fire.

His divine sense control ability was even top-notch!

The two Elders quickly saw the problem, and then others also realized that this Ye Chen was not simple!

If they were merely surprised that Shen Qing could refine supreme-grade spirit pills, then this Ye Chen was horrifying!

One must know that Ye Chen was only in the Spirit Vein Realm, First Heaven of Spirit Vein Realm; at this realm, let alone the jade heart calming spirit pill, which was more difficult than some fourth-grade pills, being able to refine ordinary second-grade pills could already be called having good alchemical talent.

The white-haired Elder Li focused his attention.

“This… could it be that the outer sect is about to produce an alchemical genius?”

If Ye Chen could truly refine a supreme-grade jade heart calming spirit pill at the cultivation of First Heaven of Spirit Vein Realm, then there would be no need for any outer sect grand competition; he could enter the inner sect today, be admitted to Danxia Valley for cultivation, and be given the best resources.

The Valley Master of their Danxia Valley might even personally take him as a disciple and cultivate him!

Ye Qinghe also saw the situation over there, but she was only surprised that Ye Chen actually had this ability, and then paid no more attention, her gaze remaining on Shen Qing.

She did not doubt that Shen Qing would lose; of course, even if he lost, it wouldn’t be a big deal, but she believed Shen Qing would not lose.

Before long, Shen Qing successfully condensed the pills.

He came before the two Elders at the Fire Observation Pavilion and handed over the white jade bottle containing the pills.

Elder Li poured out a pill.

The pill was perfectly round, pure as jade inside, and just smelling its fragrance made one feel much clearer-headed.

“Good, good, good.”

His gaze was approving, and he said three “good”s in a row: “It is indeed a supreme-grade jade heart calming spirit pill, and there are five of them. At your realm, my best attempt was only refining six high-grade jade heart calming spirit pills.”

“If you weren’t Elder Xuanji’s disciple, I would truly want to snatch you to Danxia Valley.”

Although there was one more, the difference between high-grade and supreme-grade was like heaven and earth.

Not to mention that he primarily cultivated alchemy, while for Shen Qing, alchemy was merely a pastime.

Shen Qing: “Elder, you flatter me.”

As he spoke, a piece of information appeared in Shen Qing’s mind.

He browsed through it calmly.

“In this alchemy gamble, Ye Chen used a secret technique to extract his own soul power, successfully refining four supreme-grade spirit pills, the jade heart calming spirit pill. Although the quantity was not as good as Shen Qing’s, he was only at the First Heaven of Spirit Vein Realm cultivation. This news quickly reached the Valley Master of Danxia Valley, and this old Valley Master, who had been devoted to cultivation and no longer concerned himself with the valley’s affairs, developed an interest in Ye Chen.”

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“Note: The editable word count can be increased later.”

Shen Qing was familiar with this plot, very familiar!

Although it should have been his own crushing defeat, with Ye Chen perfectly winning the gamble, resolving the body’s obsession, and then being favored by the old Valley Master of Danxia Valley, thus soaring to success, it now became Ye Chen’s defeat.

But no matter what, he would still be favored by the old Valley Master.

Although that person’s realm was not as high as his master’s, he was still one of the top experts in the Star Sect.

Shen Qing chuckled to himself and changed the “spirit” in “supreme-grade spirit pill” to “waste”!

Ye Chen’s face was pale. He had just used a secret technique, which caused significant damage to his soul, but at his current realm, only by using this secret technique could he succeed.

And the effect, naturally, was remarkable.

Supreme-grade spirit pills!

With this, the obsession of this body would be resolved, and also… Ye Qinghe.

Having inherited everything from Ye Chen, he also inherited his admiration for Ye Qinghe.

Therefore, Ye Qinghe… he must obtain her!

Although he didn’t know Shen Qing’s capabilities, at his realm, it was absolutely impossible for him to surpass himself, who had used a secret technique!

Thinking of the despicable woman who had caused his death in his previous life, Ye Chen’s expression darkened, and his divine sense continued to control the flames in the cauldron.

This gamble was just a small interlude in his rebirth and rise; sooner or later, he would reclaim everything from his previous life!