Refining Ruins Cauldron

Looking at the ten plump Hunyuan Zhengqi Pills, which emitted a rich medicinal fragrance, Gu Qingyun showed a look of shock.

What seemed like a casual refining process turned out to be nothing but top-grade pills!

A fifth-grade alchemist, truly living up to his reputation!

After putting away the pills, Nalan Feixue turned around and her gaze fell on Gu Qingyun.

Did you understand it?

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyun nodded, then shook his head, and scratched the back of his head.

"I understand, but not completely; there are still many things I don't understand."

Seeing this, Nalan Feixue was not displeased. Instead, she said, "Alchemy is all about practice. You go ahead and try to refine it, and I'll see where the problem lies."

Gu Qingyun was taken aback at first, then nodded seriously.

Having a fifth-grade alchemist guiding you is a privilege that most alchemists would never dare to dream of.

Gu Qingyun did not refuse and quickly restored his energy to its best before letting out a long breath.

He walked to the alchemy furnace and sat down cross-legged.

He didn't rush to start, but first used his spiritual sense to familiarize himself with the alchemy furnace in front of him.

Half an incense stick later, Gu Qingyun's gaze hardened, and he stretched out his hands, channeling spiritual energy into them.

As the temperature gradually rose, he was not in a hurry as usual. Instead, he followed the example of Nalan Feixue, taking one step at a time and being down-to-earth.

Only after the inscriptions on the alchemy furnace lit up as before did Gu Qingyun proceed to the next step.

Nalan Feixue nodded in satisfaction.

Although it was just imitation, to achieve this level on the first try already surpasses most second-grade alchemists.

Nalan Feixue had already prepared all the necessary medicinal herbs and laid them out in front of her.

Gu Qingyun followed suit, focusing her attention on processing the medicinal herbs, and her every step was about 80% identical.

However, she was naturally slower than Nalan Feixue, and her technique was somewhat clumsy.

What should have been half an incense stick's time took Gu Qingyun almost two.

It was a bit slow, but to Nalan Feixue's surprise, she didn't make a single mistake.

It's a perfect one-to-one replica compared to myself.

Isn't this a kind of talent?

After nearly two hours, Gu Qingyun had processed all the medicinal herbs and then poured them into the furnace.

Having just observed, Gu Qingyun has already noted down the order and conditions for adding all the medicinal herbs.

At this moment, after probing with his spiritual sense and confirming that everything was correct, he then added the first medicinal herb.

As the medicinal herbs were placed into the furnace, they emitted waves of energy under the scorching heat of the flames, producing a series of sounds when struck against the furnace.

Gu Qingyun did not stop, but tried his best to control the heat. Only when the alchemy furnace calmed down did he add the second ingredient.

However, this time the reaction was even more violent than before, with a loud rumbling sound, and even the alchemy furnace trembled.

If it were up to him, Gu Qingyun would stop and wait until everything calmed down before proceeding to the next step.

But recalling Nalan Feixue's explanation, Gu Qingyun gritted his teeth and added the next medicinal ingredient to neutralize its effects.

Of course...

boom!

A sudden explosion came from inside the furnace. Instead of neutralizing the medicinal properties, the reaction became even more violent.

Right now, the alchemy furnace is shaking violently, and there is a risk of it exploding at any moment!

Nalan Feixue watched from the side, hesitated for a moment, and then withdrew her hand.

Failure was inevitable, especially since this was Gu Qingyun's first time refining a grade three pill; he had already done quite well to get this far.

We must learn from our experiences and persevere in our efforts; only in this way can we achieve lasting success.

For Gu Qingyun, this was also a rare opportunity for growth and development.

Gu Qingyun was sweating profusely with anxiety, but he quickly calmed down.

The spiritual sense entered the alchemy furnace, and everything inside was clearly visible.

The three distinct medicinal properties collided with each other, resulting in a strong repulsive reaction.

Like three fierce tigers, fighting like cornered beasts!

Let alone neutralization, it's questionable whether it can even stop smoothly; there's always the risk of an explosion.

In this situation, there is no way to salvage the situation.

However, how could Gu Qingyun be willing to give up like this?

Suddenly, a thought flashed through my mind.

The so-called five elements generate and restrain each other. If the opposite attributes can be used to restrain the medicinal properties, can the reaction be slowed down?

It's done!

Try anything, no matter how desperate!

Gu Qingyun gritted her teeth, no longer caring about anything else.

The worst that can happen is that the oven explodes; we can always start over.

Within his body, the five elements of spiritual energy were infused, and Gu Qingyun converted them into spiritual energy of corresponding attributes as needed to counteract the medicinal properties.

However, this was the first time Gu Qingyun had used this method, and the consumption was unexpectedly terrifying.

"Give me the town!"

Gu Qingyun gritted his teeth and increased the flow of spiritual energy.

The three volatile medicinal properties eventually calmed down, and the alchemy furnace stopped shaking and gradually became calm.

"It's done?!"

Gu Qingyun was overjoyed, but dared not waste any time.

The medicinal properties are only temporarily suppressed; we must hurry and integrate them!

With a thought, the three clumps of spiritual liquid attempted to merge, and in a short while, they successfully became one.

Only now did Gu Qingyun dare to breathe a sigh of relief; the first hurdle had been overcome.

Then they added the medicinal herbs, just like everyone else.

Nalan Feixue watched carefully from the side and nodded in satisfaction.

Gu Qingyun's skills have become increasingly proficient, and she can even handle the problems she encounters on her own.

If it weren't for my current shallow cultivation level, the quality of this batch of spirit pills I've refined would definitely be quite high!

In the blink of an eye, nearly three hours had passed.

Gu Qingyun channeled the last wisp of spiritual energy into the alchemy furnace. With a muffled bang, the bronze cauldron opened, and ten spiritual pills flew out.

Gu Qingyun made a gesture with his right hand, and the pill landed in his hand.

The Primordial Qi Elixir is complete!

Moreover, two of the ten pills were of superior quality!

Such success was so remarkable that even Nalan Feixue, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but admire it!

At that very moment, Gu Qingyun could clearly feel that the internal fire within his body was much larger than before!

Moreover, the Dao Foundation Spirit Wood within the Refining Ruins Cauldron seemed to sense something, its faint blue light swaying and echoing the alchemical fire.

A mysterious and profound feeling rushed to the top of Gu Qingyun's head, and he felt much clearer-headed.

"This is... the essence of alchemy?"

Although it was only a rudimentary form, almost negligible, Gu Qingyun was certain that this was the essence of alchemy!

With this rudimentary form of Daoist wisdom, even if he cannot utilize it, Gu Qingyun will only delve deeper into the path of alchemy in the future, achieving twice the result with half the effort!

Nalan Feixue looked at Gu Qingyun with a smile on her face and satisfaction in her eyes.

"Your ability to refine a Grade 3 Primordial Qi Pill already makes you a Grade 3 alchemist."

"Your talent far surpasses mine. Back when I first refined the Primordial Qi Pill, I failed no less than fifty times before succeeding once."

"With your talent, if you can embark on the path of alchemy, your future will be limitless. You might even have a glimpse of becoming a ninth-grade alchemist."

Upon hearing this, even Gu Qingyun was stunned.

A ninth-grade alchemist—what a legendary figure that is!

I never expected that I would have such a high status in Nalan Feixue's eyes!

After a pause, Nalan Feixue continued, "However, your methods of success are all based on replicating my techniques. The path of replication is not advisable. As an alchemist, one should have one's own methods."

"To learn without being bound by it, and to surpass one's teacher, is the highest form of learning."

Do you understand?