Immortality and Cultivation: I can extract entries from all things.

Two months later.

Fang He stood in front of the alchemy furnace, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.

For the past two months, he tended to the spirit grains in the spirit field every morning and came to the pharmacy in the afternoon to learn alchemy. At first, he failed repeatedly.

The furnace exploded three times, and seven or eight portions of medicinal materials were ruined. Even Master Wu shook his head and sighed, calling him a "blockhead."

But with each failure, he was able to pinpoint the problem through the entries.

The first time the furnace exploded, the heat was out of control, and the liquid medicine surged violently inside the furnace, bursting open the lid with a loud bang and splashing all over the floor.

Fang He's face was covered in soot, and his ears were ringing. Afterwards, he closed his eyes and recalled the sudden rise in temperature, which he could clearly make out.

That was caused by an excessive influx of spiritual energy.

The second explosion occurred because the timing of adding the medicine was wrong. The three herbs should have been added one by one, but he was too eager to succeed and poured them all in at once.

The medicinal properties clashed inside the furnace, causing a violent reaction that nearly shattered the furnace.

The third time, the output of spiritual energy was unstable.

At the crucial moment of condensing the core, he was physically exhausted, and his spiritual power suddenly stopped for a moment.

The liquid medicine inside the furnace failed to solidify instantly, turning into a clump of charred waste.

After each failure, Master Wu would offer a few curt comments, pointing out the problem, and then say nothing more.

Fang He never argued, but simply made a mental note and corrected it next time.

Through repeated failures and adjustments, he gradually figured out the secrets of alchemy.

Today, he rekindled the alchemical fire, preparing to refine the Qi-restoring pill.

Fang He took a deep breath, mobilized the spiritual energy within his body, and slowly poured it into the alchemy furnace.

The fire was lit, and the temperature gradually rose.

He closed his eyes and sensed the changes inside the furnace.

The temperature distribution in every inch of the furnace is clearly displayed, showing where it is too hot and where it is too cold.

The timing of each crucial moment came to mind: when to add the medicinal herbs, when to withdraw the spiritual energy, and when to adjust the heat—all were predetermined.

The compatibility rules of the Qi-restoring pill are as if engraved in my memory: ginseng is the chief ingredient, astragalus is the assistant ingredient, and licorice is the harmonizing ingredient. I understand how the medicinal properties interact and how they blend together in the furnace.

"Drug it."

Wu Danshi's voice rang out from the side.

Fang He opened his eyes and put the medicinal materials, such as ginseng, astragalus, and licorice, into the alchemy furnace in turn.

The ginseng was added first, and its warm medicinal properties spread throughout the furnace.

Astragalus follows closely behind, its qi-tonifying and yang-boosting power combining with that of Ginseng.

Finally, licorice is used to harmonize the various herbs and stabilize their medicinal properties.

Each time he administered the medicine, he used his spiritual power to guide it, ensuring that the medicinal properties were evenly mixed within the furnace.

Time passed little by little.

A faint humming sound came from inside the furnace, and the aroma of medicine gradually filled the air, carrying a hint of sweetness.

Sweat rolled down Fang He's forehead; he dared not be distracted in the slightest.

He sensed that the elixir was condensing; this was the most crucial moment.

The medicinal liquid gradually condenses at high temperatures, changing from dispersed to aggregated, and from liquid to solid.

If the heat is slightly off, all the previous efforts will be wasted.

"Condensing Pill!"

He abruptly withdrew his spiritual power, and the medicinal liquid inside the furnace condensed into a ball under the high temperature.

The flames went out, and the furnace temperature gradually decreased.

Fang He held his breath and slowly lifted the stove lid.

Three bluish-white pills lay quietly at the bottom of the furnace, their surface luster slightly uneven, one of them being a lighter color and of slightly inferior quality.

"It's done..."

Fang He said softly.

This was the first time he had successfully refined a pill.

Although the quality wasn't great, the sense of accomplishment from creating something from nothing filled him with joy.

Two months of hard work finally paid off.

Master Wu stepped forward, picked up a pill, held it to his nose and sniffed it lightly, then examined it carefully against the light.

A moment later, he put down the pill and looked at Fang He.

"The quality is below average, and one piece is slightly underfired."

Wu Danshi said in a calm tone, "It's barely usable, far from being a master."

Fang He nodded: "This disciple understands."

The strict standards actually made him feel more grounded.

Alchemy is not something that can be accomplished overnight; taking the first step is enough.

If Master Wu praised him excessively, he would feel uneasy.

Master Wu pushed the pills in front of Fang He: "Keep these safe. You can keep these three pills for yourself in the future."

Fang He put the pills into his storage bag, picked up one of them, and focused his mind on sensing it.

[Retrievable historical traces detected]

[Item: Qi Recovery Pill (Self-Refined)]

[Historical Imprint: Medicinal Affinity (White)]

【Whether to extract? 】

Fang He's heart skipped a beat. An item he had personally crafted could actually become the source of an entry?

He recalled his previous experience extracting entries from ancient artifacts and relics, never imagining that his own creations could do the same.

In that case, the more pills he refines in the future, the more entries he can extract.

Confirm extraction.

Extraction successful

[Acquired entry: Drug affinity (white)]

[Medicinal Affinity (White): Improved understanding of the medicinal properties makes it easier to control the heat during alchemy]

At the same time, some vague memories surfaced in my mind.

That was his perception and understanding of the changes in the medicinal properties of herbs during the alchemy process.

It has become clearer than before which medicinal materials are compatible and which are incompatible, and how the cooking temperature affects the medicinal properties.

Fang He kept this discovery in mind.

This is a path to sustainable growth.

He bowed to Master Wu in thanks, and as he left the pharmacy, it was nearly dusk.

The path of alchemy is long, but he has already taken the first step.

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A few days later, Fang He went to the pharmacy to continue his studies.

Master Wu Dan is in a good mood today.

A few days ago, Fang He successfully refined a Qi-restoring pill. Although the quality was low, it proved that he had entered the field.

Su Yun'er was sorting medicinal herbs when she saw Fang He come in and nodded slightly.

Fang He noticed that there were more medicinal herbs piled up in the corner of the pharmacy than usual, and Su Yun'er was clearly struggling to sort them, with beads of sweat on her forehead.

Su Yun'er put down the medicinal herbs in her hand, hesitated for a moment, and then said softly, "Grandpa Wu..."

Master Wu looked up: "What's wrong?"

Su Yun'er said, "The workload of sorting medicinal herbs has been increasing lately, and I'm finding it difficult to manage on my own..."

Master Wu frowned: "So?"

Su Yun'er mustered her courage: "The Li Sao who came before, the woman who spoke with Brother Fang the other day, she has a great talent for identifying medicinal herbs and is very hardworking. I was thinking, if we could have her help with the outsourcing sorting, perhaps it would help ease the burden..."

Fang He listened from the side, secretly praising Su Yun'er's timing. Master Wu was in a good mood today, and since Fang He had just started learning the basics, it was the perfect opportunity to make requests.

Master Wu looked at Su Yun'er, his gaze softening slightly.

This girl is usually quiet and never asks for anything. It's rare for her to speak up for someone.

He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Are you talking about the woman who was identifying medicinal herbs with you that day?"

Su Yun'er nodded: "It's her. Brother Fang taught her how to identify medicinal herbs before, and she can already recognize more than twenty kinds of herbs."

Fang He added from the side, "Indeed, Sister Li learns very quickly, has accurate judgment, and is a reliable person."

Master Wu glanced at Fang He, then looked at Su Yun'er and smiled, "It's rare for you to ask for a favor, so I'll grant your request this time. Let her come and try tomorrow, and if she does well, she'll be paid monthly."

Su Yun'er's eyes lit up, and a rare smile appeared on her face: "Thank you, Grandpa Wu!"

Fang He remembered this favor. The fact that Su Yun'er spoke up for her in front of Master Wu showed that she had truly taken Li Shi under her wing.

They also regarded themselves as someone they could trust.

The next day, Li went to the pharmacy.

She was dressed in clean coarse cloth clothes, her hair was neatly combed, and she looked slightly nervous.

"Grandpa Wu, this is Aunt Li," Su Yun'er introduced.

Master Wu nodded and pointed to the medicinal herbs in the corner: "Those are the ones that need to be sorted today. You can try them first."

Li took a deep breath and walked to the pile of medicinal herbs.

She crouched down and began to identify and classify them one by one.

At first, I was a little nervous and my fingers trembled slightly, but I quickly got into the zone.

Ginseng, Astragalus, Angelica sinensis, Licorice, Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala...

Each medicinal herb was accurately categorized and placed.

Fang He watched from the side, nodding inwardly.

Over the past two months, Li has been practicing diligently at home, repeatedly identifying the medicinal herbs in the picture book Fang He gave her every day, and her identification ability has made great progress.

Half an hour later, the sorting was completed.

Wu Danshi checked it over and found no mistakes.

"good."

He gave a brief evaluation: "From now on, come every morning, sort the goods, and then you can go home. The wages will be settled monthly, five spirit stones per month."

Li said with delight, "Thank you so much, Senior Wu!"

She turned to look at Fang He, her eyes filled with gratitude.

Fang He nodded slightly, indicating that she didn't need to say anything more.

Su Yun'er smiled and said, "Sister Li, we'll be colleagues from now on. Don't hesitate to ask me anything you don't understand."

Mrs. Li nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, definitely."

After Li left, Su Yun'er smiled at Fang He and continued sorting the medicinal herbs.

Fang He remembered this favor.

Su Yun'er was able to speak up for him in front of Master Wu Dan; this kindness will surely be repaid in the future.