I can identify everything, but this is an upgraded version of identification.

"Senior brother, this is the fire control technique. Although the alchemy furnace array is of a high grade, and operational errors will not cause the furnace to explode, alchemy is a delicate task, and you still need to manually control the fire yourself."

In addition, this is a technique for controlling the heat, which can help regulate the fire temperature.

Yu Xuzi handed over two manuals.

These two manuals are not anything hidden.

After all, Honglu Peak distributes these two manuals every month so that inner and outer disciples can cultivate them and then come here to work.

Because the contribution points are generous and the techniques are not difficult, many disciples who lack resources are willing to waste time to cultivate these two techniques.

"Thank you..."

Su Changming bowed and thanked him.

He picked up the two spellbooks and quickly glanced at them.

"May I ask, Senior Brother Yu Xuzi, can these two techniques be substituted with techniques of the same attribute?"

After observing for a moment, Su Changming asked.

"Senior brother is indeed wise. If you practice the same type of technique, these two techniques can indeed be replaced. However, these two techniques are specifically for alchemy, while most other techniques are for killing. Therefore, their effects will be much lower in comparison."

Yu Xuzi nodded and explained.

"It's alright. I'm more used to using the spells I've cultivated, and I'm more skilled at controlling them."

Su Changming said.

This "blowing wind" technique can be replaced by the "small wind" technique, a superior technique of the Yellow Rank.

As for fire control techniques, he has mastered the Nine Flames Technique, giving him a natural advantage in the art of fire control.

Moreover, this place is rich in fire elemental energy, making it a truly ideal location for cultivating this technique.

"Since that's the case, junior brother, I won't try to persuade you any further. I presume that senior brother has already learned the basic alchemy techniques, such as the ratio of medicinal materials and the control of furnace temperature, so I won't explain them in detail."

Have you ever tried alchemy before, Senior Brother?

Yu Xuzi asked.

"Never..."

Su Changming shook his head.

"Here are nine portions of ingredients for Qi Condensation Pills. Senior brother, you can refine them first and let junior brother see your technique so I can give you some pointers."

Yu Xuzi took out nine portions of medicinal herbs from his storage bag.

"A Qi Condensation Pill...?"

Su Changming hesitated for a moment.

"What's wrong? Senior Brother hasn't learned the formula for the Qi Condensation Pill?"

Yu Xuzi asked with some doubt.

"No, that's not it. I'll start refining pills now, and I'd appreciate any feedback from Senior Brother Yuxuzi."

Su Changming shook his head.

What he actually wanted to refine was the Qingming Pill. He had identified all the medicinal ingredients for the Qingming Pill, and none of them could be upgraded.

However, the Qi Condensation Pill has two medicinal herbs that can be upgraded, and it's unclear whether this will cause any conflict.

"Alright, please go ahead, senior brother."

Yu Xuzi nodded.

Without further hesitation, Su Changming waved his hand, summoning a small breeze. This breeze swirled between Su Changming's sleeves, entered the furnace fire, and suppressed the flames.

Su Changming then made a fist with his hand.

The flames in the furnace suddenly shrank, and the fire even showed signs of turning from yellow to red.

This single fire control technique caused Yu Xuzi's pupils to shrink.

He could use the magic so easily without ever performing any hand seals.

This is undoubtedly a sign that the technique has been mastered to an extremely high level.

The earth fire of Honglu Peak is difficult to tame. Even after being weakened by the great formation and transmitted to the alchemy furnace above, with eight parts of the fire removed, the remaining two parts are not easily controlled.

The opponent's wind-attribute and fire-attribute techniques are both extraordinary, probably at least of high-grade Yellow Rank...

"Senior brother, your skills are excellent. Next, we need to add the medicinal herbs. Fire is extremely hot, so you must be careful with your technique."

Yu Xuzi offered his advice.

In fact, without any prompting from Yu Xuzi, Su Changming had already swiftly placed the medicinal herbs into the furnace.

Regardless of the type of alchemical text, they all emphasize that the more intense the fire, the better.

Those master alchemists would even live in places where earth fire emerged, in order to refine high-level pills.

The main reason for this is that the medicinal properties of herbs are quickly activated at high temperatures.

Alchemists can quickly activate the medicinal properties of all herbs, ultimately condensing them into a pill.

But everything has its advantages and disadvantages.

Just like dishes cooked in a large pot taste better, but they also require more skill from the chef.

If Su Changming makes even the slightest mistake in his alchemy technique, or if there is any delay, the intense fire will quickly dry out the medicinal essence, which may result in failure to condense the pill or the formation of a worthless pill.

Does this Senior Brother Su have this ability?

The answer is yes...

Although Yu Xuzi already knew that Su Changming's methods were very professional and that he should know the key to them.

But when he saw the skillful technique of peeling off the medicinal properties and the adept way of guiding the liquid to contract, he still had the illusion of seeing his senior brother.

Even I couldn't handle the medicinal properties of herbs and condense the medicinal liquid with such composure...

Is this really just a newbie with no experience in alchemy?

In the blink of an eye, as Su Changming controlled the wind and fire, the furnace fire suddenly intensified again, and the furnace also compressed the last of the medicinal liquid under Su Changming's operation, condensing it together.

Finally, the fire in the furnace went out, and the alchemy furnace slowly calmed down.

"Is the pill ready?"

Yu Xuzi was actually a little nervous.

Even though it was just a basic Qi Condensation Pill, a common pill used to start a furnace, Yu Xuzi was unusually worried about the finished product.

Mid-grade? No... Such skillful technique and fire control are not surprising, even top-grade, and may even be the best!

It should be known that the effect of a top-grade elixir is twice that of a regular, low-grade elixir.

It commands a tenfold premium in the market!

Top-grade pills are not only more potent but also less toxic, making them highly sought after by talented disciples.

Will I witness the birth of a legendary alchemist?

"Never..."

However, to Yu Xuzi's surprise, Su Changming gave a different answer.

"Didn't you achieve the highest grade of pills? Trying to refine a top-grade pill for the first time was indeed a bit too ambitious. I'm not saying your ambition is bad, but you're already very skilled!"

Yu Xuzi assumed that Su Changming was unhappy because he hadn't refined a top-grade elixir.

However, top-grade pills are not so easy to refine; refining even a high-grade pill is already quite an achievement.

"What I mean is, not even one..."

Su Changming said calmly.

He stared blankly at the furnace full of discarded pills.

"How is that possible?!"

Yu Xuzi was shocked. He strode forward and saw a furnace full of "waste pills".

The green liquid overflowing from the incomplete pill seemed to indicate that the alchemist's skills were not yet mature.

But how is that possible?

Brother Su's skills are clearly so proficient, every step is calm and composed, without the slightest mistake, and he clearly controlled the fire so fiercely at the end, so why is there still such a situation of "insufficient firepower"?

Even if someone had failed in their training, they should have been reduced to charcoal by that fire!

Yu Xuzi was completely baffled.

"It seems that you didn't control the fire for long enough at the end, which caused the medicinal liquid to not condense properly. Presumably, if you control the fire for a longer time this time, you should be able to make a high-grade pill."

Lingxuzi encouraged them.

"I hope so..."

Su Changming nodded.

They continued refining the elixir.