Longevity, starting from traveling and telling stories

Chapter 226 Alchemy Genius
"There is no ordinary fuel in the alchemy furnace. Ordinary flames cannot be used for alchemy. We use innate alchemical fire combined with spiritual energy to start the fire." Perhaps because she had just escaped danger today, Yao Yao patiently explained to Ye Beixuan.

Ye Beixuan listened attentively and then realized that, unlike the lower realm, the alchemical fire used in the immortal realm was not fueled by oil, but was generated by the immortal's own spiritual power.

If you are worried about insufficient spiritual energy, you can also inscribe a magic array on the alchemy furnace and use spirit stones to assist in saving spiritual energy.

Upon hearing this, a thought popped into his mind: Could his Southern Bright Fire be used as the alchemical fire for refining pills? Perhaps he should try it another day?
So he asked, "Then how can one obtain their own alchemical fire?"

Yao Yao explained, "Some people obtain it by refining the Earth's core fire, some cultivate their own inner fire through techniques, and some extract the flames from exotic beasts. The methods of obtaining it are different, and the benefits are also different."

Upon hearing this, Ye Beixuan nodded to himself. It seemed that his Nanming Li Fire could be used as a flame for alchemy.

But he still tentatively asked, "I wonder how Miss Yaoyao obtained her alchemical fire?"

Yao Yao was taken aback at first, but quickly understood why he asked that question.

It turned out that he wanted to obtain the cultivation method for the Dan Fire, but he was too embarrassed to ask directly for fear of causing a misunderstanding. Therefore, he inquired indirectly about how I obtained the Dan Fire so that he could ask me for the cultivation method.

So she said softly, "Our sect has a technique called the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire Scripture, which is a cultivation method specially prepared for alchemists..."

"I see," Ye Beixuan thought, "according to this theory, I can also refine pills." He then politely cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your explanation, young lady. May I learn alchemy from you?"

"Only by joining our Tianyan Sect can one be qualified to learn our alchemy techniques." Yao Yao was taken aback upon hearing this, and after a moment of hesitation, she said, "For ten thousand years, most of the immortals who ascended from the lower realms have been guided to major sects or even the Heavenly Court."

"However, many lower realms have been destroyed, and almost no one can ascend. But once someone does ascend, they are almost always unparalleled geniuses. Are you sure you want to join us?"

Are there multiple realms in the lower realm? Ye Beixuan was taken aback for a moment, but quickly stopped thinking about it and nodded, saying, "I am willing to join the Tianyan Sect."

The situation in the Immortal Realm is currently chaotic. Without some background, you might be dragged into the mess as cannon fodder. It's safer to stay in this remote corner.

Just then, a long and drawn-out bell rang out, echoing all around, startling the two people who were talking.

Yao Yao's expression changed slightly. Ye Beixuan, puzzled, asked, "Miss Yao Yao, what's going on?"

Yao Yao gritted her teeth and said with a hint of helplessness, "This is the sect summoning all inner disciples to the main hall. You haven't officially joined the Tianyan Sect yet, so you don't need to come with me."

After saying that, she was about to turn and leave, but then she seemed to remember something, took out a jade slip and handed it to Ye Beixuan, saying, "This is the most basic alchemy and fire cultivation method of our sect. Take it and study it."

Although this technique is not a top-tier technique, and could even be said to be commonplace, it is undoubtedly a timely help for Ye Beixuan at this moment.

Above the main hall of the Tianyan Sect.

A handsome and dashing man, whose cultivation had reached the Celestial Immortal level, sat calmly in the main seat, sipping spiritual tea. This man was Ye Xiaofan, the young sect master of the Tian Sui Sect.

However, although he concealed his slight expression of disgust very well, it was still noticed by some elders of the Tianyan Sect.

"It's just a few Breaking Illusion Pills, why bother Young Sect Master Ye to come in person? I'll just send someone to deliver them." An elderly celestial being with an air of otherworldly grace said respectfully to the handsome man. This man was none other than Zhang Tong, the sect leader of the Heavenly Evolution Sect.

Although the audience was angry, they dared not speak out.

After all, their own sect was just a subordinate sect, while the other party was the young sect master of the superior sect. In principle, they were both under his jurisdiction.

"Sect Leader Zhang, you're too kind. Besides the matter of the Breaking Illusion Pill, there's another matter I've come to discuss," Ye Xiaofan said calmly, without changing his expression.

"This..." Zhang Tong was shocked, his eyes widened suddenly, and he looked up to see the reactions of the other elders in the sect. They were obviously just as angry as he was, their faces red and necks thick with anger.

But he still forced himself to say, "This Heavenly Sword was the object by which Lord Suifeng comprehended and attained sainthood here. He felt that he had no use for this sword, so he left it here. Even so, we cannot draw it out, and we can hardly even get close to it. Only Yaoyao can barely get close."

"As long as Ye Yaoyao helps me obtain the sword, she can participate in this sect trial," Ye Xiaofan said with a smile and a calm, tempting tone.

"Huh?" Zhang Tong was shocked. The Tian Sui Palace trial was an extremely rare opportunity. If Ye Yaoyao could participate in the trial and advance to become an inner disciple of the upper sect, then the Tian Yan Sect would also be able to obtain good development resources in the future.

However, the matter of the Heavenly Sword is not something they can decide. Even the current Palace Master of the Heavenly Palace cannot draw the sword, so how can they help Ye Xiaofan?

So he said with difficulty, "Young Sect Master, it's not that we are unwilling to help, but the risk of drawing the sword is too great. Although Yaoyao can get close, she can't draw it. Even if she wants to help you, she is probably powerless to do so."

Just then, a graceful figure entered the main hall.

She had a graceful figure and wore a light pink silk dress. Ye Xiaofan looked towards the door and her eyes lit up. She thought to herself: Is this Ye Yaoyao? So beautiful.

In an instant, his mindset shifted from simply using her to admiring her.

"Yaoyao greets Master." She first bowed to Zhang Tong, then bowed to the many elders, saying, "Greetings to all my senior uncles and masters."

"Yaoyao!" Zhang Tong stood up with a smile and introduced, "This is Ye Xiaofan, the young sect leader I mentioned to you, the one who needs you to draw your sword. Come and pay your respects."

Ye Yaoyao bowed gracefully to him and said, "Ye Yaoyao greets the Young Sect Master."

After speaking, she frowned slightly and glanced at the dazed Ye Xiaofan. This was the young sect leader her master had mentioned? The one who had always wanted to pull out that sword? He seemed a little annoying.

"Ah! Uh, oh!..." Ye Xiaofan finally snapped out of his daze and hurriedly reached out to help Ye Yaoyao up. He put on what he thought was a warm smile and said, "So this is Junior Sister Yaoyao! I, Ye, am very grateful."

After speaking, Ye Xiaofan quickly returned the greeting with a cupped-hand salute, showing no trace of the arrogance and prejudice he had displayed earlier.

Ye Yaoyao nodded, then turned to Zhang Tong and cupped her hands, saying, "Master, this time I severely depleted my spiritual energy while refining the Breaking Illusion Pill. Could you allow me three days to recover before assisting Young Sect Master Ye again?"

Zhang Tong turned to look at Ye Xiaofan, whose expression was slightly dazed, and said, "I wonder if the young sect leader could grant me three more days?"

"Ah? Uh, oh!" Ye Xiaofan calmed his expression and quickly regained his composure, saying, "Since Junior Sister Ye's pill refining has resulted in severe losses, I hereby declare that Tianyan Sect is temporarily exempt from delivering the Breaking Illusion Pill to Tiansui Palace." "Thank you, Young Sect Master." Zhang Tong's eyes lit up, and he immediately cupped his hands in thanks, as this was quite a valuable resource.

"In that case, Yaoyao thanks Young Sect Master." Ye Yaoyao bowed slightly and said gracefully, "Yaoyao will go back and recover properly so that I can help Young Sect Master with his sword."

In the alchemy room.

Ye Beixuan stretched out his palm, and a ball of red flame ignited in his palm. The flame danced in his palm and emitted wisps of azure light.

He looked at his palm with satisfaction, a smile playing on his lips, and muttered to himself, "It seems I guessed right, this alchemical fire can indeed slightly mask the Southern Bright Fire."

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he picked up a beginner's alchemy book on the table and began to study it carefully, making deductions from time to time as he read.

"Talk is cheap, why don't you give it a try?" Ye Beixuan held the beginner's alchemy manual in his hands, looking at the book while picking up various medicinal herbs and putting them into the alchemy furnace one by one in order.

Meanwhile, Xiao Hu, Shan Shan, and several other people who had originally planned to come to the alchemy room to help were hiding in a corner, curiously watching.

"Sister Shanshan, how many years have we been in the alchemy room?" Xiao Hu asked in surprise, his eyes never leaving the busy Ye Beixuan.

Shanshan, standing next to her, frowned slightly and said, "It's been about five years."

Xiao Hu shook his head, a look of longing on his face, and said, "People in the mortal realm are indeed exceptionally talented. We've been here for five years and haven't even mastered the basics of alchemy, while he's only been here a few days and he's already refining pills on his own. It's truly infuriating to compare oneself to others!"

Shanshan clenched her fists, wishing she too had ascended from the mortal realm.

Ye Beixuan was so engrossed in his book that he didn't notice the two little ones peeking at him. He was absorbed in the book, placing the spiritual herbs into the alchemy furnace in the correct order and at the correct time, as instructed in the text.

Once everything was ready, he sat down beside the alchemy furnace, making hand seals to control the heat.

The spiritual fire instantly erupted from the furnace, and a wave of heat rushed towards him. Ye Beixuan was surprised to find that this rudimentary alchemical fire was unable to refine many medicinal herbs into medicinal liquid, but the Nanming Li Fire inside easily forced out the medicinal liquid, which made him even more certain that the Nanming Li Fire could be used for alchemy.

Soon, with the control of the spiritual technique, the pills inside the furnace gradually took shape, and Xiao Hu and Shan Shan, who were hiding outside the door, watched with great tension.

"What are you two peeking at?" A gentle voice suddenly came, startling Xiao Hu and Shan Shan like frightened cats, their fur standing on end.

"Shh..." Xiao Hu made a shushing gesture, then lowered his voice and said slowly, "Oh dear! Senior Sister Yao Yao, you scared us to death! We were watching Brother Ye refine pills."

"Alchemy?" Ye Yaoyao was surprised. This guy had only been learning alchemy fire for a day and he was already trying to refine pills? However, following Xiao Hu's gaze, she was even more astonished.

As soon as Ye Beixuan finished his last incantation, the lid of the alchemy furnace suddenly opened, and a burst of medicinal fragrance gushed out—it was actually a Rejuvenating Pill.

Although it was only a basic pill, Ye Yaoyao judged from the fragrance that it was actually of top quality.

You see, he had just asked her for the Dan Huo technique yesterday, and today he produced a top-grade pill on his first attempt at alchemy. If someone had told her this under normal circumstances, she would have found it utterly absurd, but today she witnessed it with her own eyes.

A genius! An absolute genius. Ye Yaoyao became increasingly certain that this guy was a genius.

Just as Ye Beixuan was about to reach for the pill with his bare hands, a voice suddenly stopped him.

"Don't touch it." Ye Yaoyao hurriedly entered the house to stop Ye Beixuan's actions, and said urgently.

"What's wrong?" Ye Beixuan withdrew his hand and asked in confusion. Was she charging him because he had used the medicine furnace without permission?
Ye Yaoyao took out a jade bottle, waved her hand, and the pills in the furnace automatically flew into the bottle in her hand.

She plugged the bottle, breathed a sigh of relief, and handed the bottle to Ye Beixuan, saying, "The pills have a spirit; once they come into contact with human energy, their quality and medicinal properties will be affected. If you had touched it directly just now, and didn't consume it quickly, the medicinal properties would have been lost faster. Using this jade bottle to store the pills will preserve their medicinal properties."

"I see!" Ye Beixuan nodded, inwardly blaming himself for being petty and misunderstanding the other person. They had kindly saved him; why would they charge for such a small matter?
So he took the bottle from Ye Yaoyao's hand, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and said, "In that case, thank you very much, Miss Yaoyao."

"It's alright. I saw that your technique for refining pills was quite skillful. Have you really never refined pills before?" Ye Yaoyao waved her hand and asked with a puzzled tone.

"No, I was just learning on the spot," Ye Beixuan answered honestly, thinking to himself: This technique isn't that difficult!

As expected! Ye Yaoyao was overjoyed and said excitedly, "You are truly a genius at alchemy. I have a complete guide to intermediate alchemy here, which I will also give to you. Once you officially join my sect, I will teach you the Azure Lotus Sacred Fire Scripture."

As she spoke, she handed over a jade slip. It had to be said, this thing was indeed much more convenient than a book; it contained more information and was small and portable.

"In that case, thank you very much, Senior Sister Ye." Ye Beixuan bowed in thanks and then asked in confusion, "By the way, Senior Sister, what is the purpose of this today? Is it to hand over pills again? I'd like to practice my skills, so let me help you!"

Actually, his purpose was not only to help Ye Yaoyao, but also to practice his own skills. After all, if you learn a skill, you will never go hungry.

“Alright, Junior Brother Ye, then you can help me refine this intermediate-level Spirit Replenishing Pill!” Ye Yaoyao said gently.

The day to retrieve the sword will be in three days. Getting close to the sword will consume a great deal of spiritual energy, so it's best to prepare in advance. If you don't have enough spiritual energy, it will be very dangerous. You and Ye Xiaofan might be killed on the spot by the sword energy.

Ye Beixuan said with some excitement, "Then I will respectfully accept your offer, junior brother. What should I do next?"

Ye Yaoyao pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Why don't you learn fire control from me first? Put your novice alchemical fire and my alchemical fire into the furnace together, and you can learn fire control from me. This way, I can save spiritual energy, and you can learn something practical. It's a win-win situation."

Fire control? Ye Beixuan couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed, a black line appearing on his forehead. He already had mastered the control of the Southern Bright Fire, but it would be safer to learn from her once.

"Then let's listen to our senior sister and begin!"

"Hmm..." Ye Yaoyao nodded, then flicked her two fingers together, and flames immediately blazed up in the furnace.

(End of this chapter)