I'm an antique shop owner, so it's reasonable for me to know some magic

Chapter 460

The molten iron quickly formed the prototype of the alchemy furnace in the air.

"Is it enough to just form a furnace like this and let it cool down?"

Alice objected.

"of course not."

Even ordinary weapons require numerous tedious forging steps to meet usage requirements.

This is especially true for special vessels like alchemy furnaces, which need to withstand the high temperatures of alchemical fire.

In his spare time, Su Fan once pondered what exactly the alchemy furnace was constructed of.

First, the material itself must be heat-resistant, and second, the heat insulation effect must be good.

Otherwise, by the time the elixir is finished, their own residence will have been burned down.

These two technologies are difficult to achieve in terms of materials, but fortunately, before starting to forge weapons, Su Fan first came into contact with array formations.

Compared to alchemy and weapon crafting, Su Fan's mastery of formations progressed much faster, partly due to his achievements in talismans.

The high level of proficiency with the Tongtian Talisman brought about a connection between heaven and man, allowing Su Fan to almost instinctively sketch and manipulate the optimal solution for the formation.

Currently, the only solution to smelting and creating an alchemy furnace that meets the requirements is to inscribe the formation inside the furnace body.

However, this was the first time Su Fan had ever done such a delicate task as inscribing a magic array.

Even a slight error can lead to a huge difference; molten iron cannot be controlled by the spiritual energy threads it releases.

However, this just-right amount of pressure also made Su Fan somewhat eager to try it out.

It's only interesting when it's challenging.

The molten iron, radiating heat, emitted a bright yellow light in mid-air. Due to Su Fan's deliberate control, the indoor temperature did not rise significantly.

Alice, who was watching, couldn't help but marvel.

Such a magnificent scene is truly rare.

She had lived for hundreds of years and usually considered herself knowledgeable, but the extraordinary sight before her, which was beyond human capability, still broadened her horizons.

Alice couldn't quite understand the molten iron constantly gathering and dispersing above, nor did she know what mysterious magic Su Fan was performing. So she turned to look at him, trying to glean some clues from his expression.

Under the firelight, Su Fan's calm profile seemed to have a unique charm in Alice's eyes.

Their effortless and skillful handling of tasks inspires a sense of longing in others.

Unbeknownst to her, Alice's focus shifted from the still-forming alchemy furnace above to Su Fan.

She was clearly distracted and unaware that Su Fan was already somewhat puzzled.

That's not right.

It was indeed Su Fan's first time refining a weapon, but his cultivation level and soul power were undeniable.

Even though inscribing formations is difficult, with repeated attempts, one can become proficient and eventually succeed.

Just now, Su Fan had tried three times, but without exception, all of them failed.

It seemed as if some unseen force was hindering its formation.

Could it be that the powerful force of this world has exerted its influence?
Su Fan couldn't help but speculate about the reason.

This world is not normal.

It's not just a hodgepodge of horror films; the spiritual energy it should possess has also been severely tainted by an evil force of unknown origin.

So much so that Su Fan had to filter it before absorbing it into his body.

Moreover, there are unidentified entities from the depths of space lurking in the ocean depths.

Sometimes Su Fan wondered if he hadn't embarked on the path of cultivation, would he one day, while toiling away to pay off his mortgage, unknowingly become a sacrifice offered to an evil god by some mad cult, along with the other laborers in the company?

[You are still attempting to directly forge an alchemy furnace, but the process is far too difficult for you.] [However, through repeated attempts, you are gradually becoming familiar with the process.]

Just like with many other skills you've learned before, you've begun to master them through practice.

No, why are you using quotation marks around "practice makes perfect"? It sounds rather sarcastic.

I believe that my current level of cultivation and achievements are due to hard work and sweat.

After muttering a few complaints to himself, Su Fan once again focused his attention on the molten iron gathering and dispersing in the air.

As the system notification sounded in his mind, the slow and sluggish molten iron in the air gradually began to change.

Its flow is as nimble and smooth as a fish swimming in water.

At the same time, the alchemy furnace, which had previously been unable to take shape, finally began to take form.

But this is far from enough.

Strengthen the spirit-gathering array to collect, filter, and purify spiritual energy, aiding in the formation of the elixir.

The barrier ensures the internal temperature is maintained, preventing even a tiny bit of heat from escaping to the outside.

The materials need to be strengthened. Ordinary iron cannot withstand high temperature and pressure, so the strength of the alchemy furnace itself needs to be enhanced after spiritual power is injected.

Although the fire can be entirely driven by spiritual power, sufficient oxygen can fuel the fire and conserve energy. This requires talismans or magic arrays that can generate strong winds.

Su Fan sculpted his understanding of formations onto the gradually taking shape alchemy furnace, and at the same time, these shimmering patterns brought changes to the surroundings.

The spiritual energy gathered by the spirit-gathering array made the decorative plants in the villa vibrant and alive, with tender shoots growing rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if playing their growth process from spring to summer at high speed.

The bright yellow flames gradually dimmed, and Su Fan's first attempt at refining a weapon, which was also his first alchemy furnace, was thus completed.

"It's truly exquisite."

Alice couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

To the untrained eye, the patterns and shapes on the alchemy furnace are quite beautiful.

Having been involved in the antique trade for a long time, Su Fan has indeed developed his own set of aesthetics.

"Isn't a process like quenching required?"

"unnecessary."

Don't ask, it's just the amazing Eastern cultivation techniques.

Looking at the alchemy furnace floating in the air, still radiating some heat, Su Fan felt a great sense of accomplishment.

He learned to forge weapons without a teacher and became self-sufficient.

While the body is still retaining some heat, we can start trying to refine a beauty-enhancing elixir.

Su Fan took out the medicinal herbs he had selected for practice and threw them into the furnace one by one in the order he had in mind. The alchemical fire that appeared in his palm also drifted over and gently and steadily heated the furnace below.

The clumps of liquid separated from the medicinal materials are separated from impurities under the action of the alchemical fire, and finally merge together in an orderly manner, gradually evolving from an irregular liquid state into a round and solid state.

The process went much more smoothly than Su Fan had anticipated.

The alchemy furnace also performed very well.

The fire within leaped and danced, yet no heat dissipated from the outside. The wind-gathering array and the spirit-gathering array worked simultaneously and smoothly.

All Su Fan had to do was adjust the fire based on the formation of the pills.

Before long, the fire died down, and the alchemy furnace that had been floating in the air fell to the ground.

"Finish."

Upon hearing Su Fan's announcement, Alice eagerly stepped forward, gazing longingly at the alchemy furnace.

"Can I open it and take a look?"

(End of this chapter)