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

"No wonder most cultivators don't consume their own medicinal herbs directly; instead, they sell them or use them to make pills."

Simply refining medicinal herbs into a medicinal liquid greatly accelerates the refining process. Once refined into pills, not only are the medicinal effects milder, but the combination of several medicinal herbs also yields even better results.

Take, for example, the True Spirit Grass, which greatly helped Su Changming's cultivation. In the early stages, a single leaf could advance him by more than half a realm, but once he reached the tenth level of Qi Refining, swallowing the entire herb might not have much effect.

Only by consuming large quantities over a long period can one improve, but the effects of the True Spirit Herbs are too powerful and can easily damage the meridians. Even though Su Changming has the cultivation of body tempering, he cannot take too much in a day.

However, if it is refined into a medicinal liquid, the dosage can be increased dozens of times.

"Perhaps other medicinal herbs can also be refined into a medicinal liquid, with a gentler medicinal effect."

Su Changming suddenly understood.

Su Changming took out the filamentous, twining plant from his storage bag and savored it carefully.

This is the upgraded and identified Nine Well Grass. Its original form is the Entwined Root Grass, named for its intertwined roots.

It tastes slightly sweet, but its effect on purifying mana is not obvious.

Perhaps it was because his magical power was already pure enough. The Hunyuan Gong itself emphasizes the purity of magical power, and the purple qi also has the effect of pure magical power.

However, it still has some effect after all, so we can try to collect it.

The second medicinal ingredient, dragon's beard root, after Su Changming took it, he only felt a little heat in his abdomen, which was similar to the effect of the purple cloud grass he had taken before. In fact, because it did not improve his physical constitution, it was not as good as the purple cloud grass.

As for the final Pure Yang Leaf...

After taking it, I did feel my internal energy flow a little faster, but if I had to say what the effect was, it was almost nonexistent.

It seems that only this Nine-Well Grass is worth purchasing...

Su Changming was multitasking. Although he was tasting the medicinal properties of the herbs, his hands were still busy manipulating the Nine Flames Technique to nurture the furnace fire.

Soon, a handful of True Spirit Grass liquid was extracted.

Without hesitation, Su Changming drank it all in one gulp.

In just a moment, Su Changming felt his cultivation level begin to loosen.

Without hesitation, Su Changming swallowed a piece of jade white lotus and immediately began to meditate cross-legged.

One cycle, two cycles, practicing the exercises again and again, until one moment, Su Changming's aura suddenly dissipated.

"Eleventh level of Qi Refining, just one level away from the peak of Qi Refining..."

Su Changming slowly opened his eyes, feeling the spiritual energy within his body several times stronger than before, and nodded in satisfaction.

Although he was only at the eleventh level of Qi Refining, thanks to the special nature of the Hunyuan Technique and his long-term consumption of high-level spiritual items, the spiritual energy contained in his dantian was even greater than that of ordinary cultivators who had reached the peak of Qi Refining.

"Let's try refining the Barrier-Breaking Pill first."

Recalling the order in which Master Chiguang refined the Breakthrough Pill, Su Changming placed the corresponding medicinal ingredients into the pill.

Flame control, molten liquid, condensed liquid...

However, even after the pill was completed, it was still an incomplete and unsuccessful pill.

"As expected, the upgraded medicinal herbs are too potent and need to be discarded..."

Su Changming pondered to himself.

The next batch of refining was then quickly started.

Before long, a batch of pills was completed.

"A conflicting medicinal properties... Is it because the upgraded True Spirit Herb is too potent? It seems we need to reduce some of its medicinal properties..."

Su Changming picked up a pill, examined it carefully for a moment, and then drew a conclusion.

He soon began a new round of alchemy.

"The medicinal properties of the Nine Wells Herb have been removed too little... The combination of Dragon Beard Root and Pure Yang Leaf will make the medicinal properties even stronger, so some additional medicinal properties need to be removed... True Spirit Herb."

As one batch of elixirs after another failed to be refined.

Su Changming's eyes grew increasingly fervent.

However, there was very little material left in the storage bag.

Of course, this was actually because Su Changming had "embezzled" a lot of True Spirit Grass and Nine Well Grass.

So Su Changming naturally walked into the Refining Heaven Chamber.

"Is there anything you don't understand?"

Master Chiguang stopped what he was doing and asked, unsurprised.

"Reporting to Master, I am running out of materials for refining the Breakthrough Pill. I wonder if Master could provide some more?"

Su Changming asked eagerly.

"You've used all sixty sets of materials?"

Master Chiguang was somewhat surprised to hear this.

Then, looking at Su Changming's dusty face and somewhat excited eyes, he became quite interested.

"It's all used up..."

Su Changming whispered.

Actually, only twenty portions were used...

"How long does it take you to start one furnace?"

Master Chiguang asked again.

"Generally speaking, it can be refined within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

Su Changming thought for a moment and then said.

Actually, what he said was a bit subtle.

His actual speed in refining a batch of Breakthrough Pills is generally within ten minutes, after all, his fire control technique is relatively advanced, and he also understands wind attribute techniques.

When wind and fire are combined, the only thing to be careful about is the technique of separating the medicinal properties.

But with his "high comprehension," it's not a problem.

"Good, I'll give you a hundred sets of materials. If that's not enough, come find me again."

Master Chiguang nodded in satisfaction.

If it were any other alchemist, they would probably curse Su Changming for being extravagant.

An ordinary alchemist can only make a profit if he can produce half of the pills in one batch.

If the amount is less than this, the company will incur the cost of expensive elixirs.

Therefore, the profession of alchemist is so diverse that some are desperately seeking talent while others are overly reliant on it.

Those with the skills have an inexhaustible supply of spirit stones, while those without the skills would rather break a single spirit stone in two.

Therefore, most alchemists concentrate on refining pills for an entire day before they can barely produce one batch.

If it is a high-level pill, it will take even longer. Before refining the pill, one may even need to change clothes and take a bath to nourish the spirit.

Su Changming's behavior of burning a furnace every ten minutes is simply wasteful.

But Master Chiguang was quite satisfied.

The reason is simple: his understanding of alchemy is that if you are willing to put in the effort and have talent, it is an easy path to enlightenment.

Moreover, this method is the most superior means of protecting one's path.

As the saying goes, money can buy everything, and good alchemy skills bring wealth; therefore, good alchemy skills are equivalent to being able to buy everything.

Wasting a little time upfront can save you some time, right?

What future can one achieve by concentrating on refining one batch in a single day?

Only those who, like Su Changming, refine elixirs as easily as drinking water, can become true masters of alchemy.

Although Su Changming has not yet succeeded in refining it, judging from his expression, he has already figured it out. It is believed that in a few more days, Su Changming will be able to successfully refine it!

Upon seeing this, Master Chiguang couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement, like a hunter eyeing a prey.

How wonderful it would be to take such a disciple as my personal disciple.

Of his three disciples, only his eldest disciple's alchemy skills were somewhat similar to his, and even then, only slightly.

It's a pity that this guy was taken in as a disciple by Huang Ziji. Taking over his disciple would be a bit like ending his lineage...

This is the main reason why he didn't personally teach him, but instead let him figure it out himself.

(Happy Lunar New Year's Eve everyone! Wishing you and your families a joyous reunion and a healthy and peaceful new year.)