Chapter 96

In the afternoon, in the small apartment.

Lin Yihang's room was not large, but it was well-lit. The sunlight streamed in, making the room bright and clear.

Holding a magnifying glass in his hand, Lin Yihang placed the small tripod on the table by the window and carefully examined it, not missing a single line.

"Initially, I only did a rough inspection, overlooking many details! The formations carved on this small tripod, although basic, have very intricate lines, seemingly crafted by a master!"

"Could it be that some master made this low-level small tripod in their spare time? Unfortunately, during its long use, some accidents occurred, damaging the lines, which might affect the tripod's effectiveness..."

"Never mind. For me now, even if I use it all the way up to the rank of Immortal Scholar, Immortal Master, or Great Immortal Master, it will be sufficient."

After thoroughly examining the tripod inside and out, Lin Yihang's eyes sparkled with excitement.

Satisfied!

Very satisfied!

This small tripod was just right for his current stage. He hadn't even advanced to the rank of Immortal Scholar and had no mana to activate it. Even the highest-level medicinal tripod would only function at its most basic level for him, no different from this damaged low-level small tripod.

Holding the small tripod, he went to the kitchen, where he used a brush, a dishcloth, and dish soap to clean it thoroughly.

Then, he placed it on the stove.

Back in the bedroom, he brought over several bags of herbs.

The formula was already prepared, suitable for his current physical condition. Previously, he would directly stew the medicinal broth, but now with the tripod, he could first refine the herbs, purifying their effects, which would be much better.

Lin Yihang was no stranger to refining herbs. Cultivators on the Immortal Continent all knew basic refining techniques, even if they weren't proficient, they had to know the basics.

The resources consumed during cultivation were enormous. Some geniuses supported by sects or families would take medicinal pills daily, like eating meals. Ordinary cultivators would also strive to secure resources.

The price of finished medicinal pills was many times higher than that of herbs. Basic refining techniques were not difficult to learn. After learning them, one could save a significant amount of money by refining simple medicinal pills themselves.

Now, what Lin Yihang needed to refine were the most basic herbs, not even medicinal pills, just purifying the herbs. Even so, since he was not yet a true cultivator and could not project his spirit, this was an extremely challenging task for him.

He placed the herbs one by one into the tripod, controlled the heat, and covered it with the lid.

Hum—

After a short while, he could sense the tripod humming slightly, and the herbs began to be refined.

He occasionally used a wooden spoon to stir. When he felt the time was right, he opened the lid and added another batch of herbs.

Peng—

However, when he added one herb, a flame immediately rose, and all the herbs in the tripod turned to ashes.

Due to the lack of spirit, his control over the heat was off. The refinement of herbs required extreme precision, and any deviation would result in the herbs being wasted.

This was even more so for low-level herbs and simple refinement. For high-level cultivators refining herbs, it was not uncommon for the tripod to explode, taking the cultivator with it.

Lin Yihang had seen such scenarios many times and was mentally prepared. His expression did not change.

He covered the tripod, waited for the flames to die down, and then poured out the ashes. After cleaning the tripod, he started the refinement process again.

Peng—

After a short while, the same scenario played out again.

The kitchen was already filled with smoke. Lin Yihang had to turn on the exhaust fan and continue refining.

Failure!

Failure!

Each failure wasted a large portion of the herbs, but Lin Yihang remained calm. Through these repeated failures, his technique gradually became more proficient, and he was getting closer to success.

Hum—

Finally, after adding another herb, the tripod trembled slightly, and a faint glow seemed to emanate from it, quickly disappearing. It was so subtle that an ordinary person might doubt their eyes.

Then, a rich medicinal aroma filled the air, making one's appetite increase.

A look of joy flashed across Lin Yihang's eyes. He knew he had succeeded!

He opened the tripod lid, and the herbs he had placed in it had been reduced to a small, palm-sized pool of clear yellow liquid at the bottom of the tripod.

"The medicinal aroma is so strong, and there was a glow. The quality of this liquid is much better than I expected!"

Lin Yihang was overjoyed. He found a container to hold the liquid and check its quality.

"Huh?"

He soon noticed that the small pool of liquid was rapidly decreasing, as if being absorbed by the tripod.

Surprised at first, his expression turned to one of disbelief, then to seriousness as he focused on observing.

The walls of the tripod, like a thirsty desert, quickly absorbed the liquid, stopping after about two-thirds. The walls of the tripod glowed slightly, as if heated by fire. However, Lin Yihang knew that even the lowest-level immortal tripod could not be heated by ordinary fire.

The glow quickly faded, and the tripod returned to normal.

The shock in Lin Yihang's eyes did not diminish.

"This... a growth-type tripod? It can absorb the energy of the medicinal liquid... This is a growth-type tripod! Only a growth-type immortal tripod would exhibit this behavior!"

"Damn! This small tripod is actually a growth-type tripod? This is a stroke of luck!"

Lin Yihang was so excited he almost jumped.

A growth-type immortal tripod was extremely precious on the Immortal Continent. No one knew how to forge one, and when one appeared, it would cause a bloodbath. Only those with great fortune could obtain one.

In his previous life, even though Lin Yihang was a genius, he had never obtained a growth-type immortal tripod.

He never expected to get one so easily in this life. This was not just luck; it was great fortune.

"Ha ha, I fell in the secret realm without my soul dissipating and was reborn on Earth. Now, I have obtained a growth-type immortal tripod... They say that those who survive great disasters will surely have great fortune! Indeed, it seems I have great fortune now."

"On Earth, the spiritual energy is mixed, but with great fortune and a growth-type immortal tripod as my aid, my future achievements in cultivation will be boundless. In the future, I might even have the chance to become a titled Celestial Lord, transcend the void, and return to the Immortal Continent!"

Lin Yihang was filled with excitement. This growth-type immortal tripod gave him hope for the future.

His excitement gradually subsided, and he carefully collected the remaining medicinal liquid. He leaned in close to the liquid, took a deep breath, and felt incredibly refreshed.

"Indeed, it is a growth-type immortal tripod. The foundation is there. The quality of this liquid far exceeds my original expectations!"

He was satisfied with the quality of the liquid, but looking at the small pool, he sighed.

"This growth-type tripod is a treasure, but before it reaches its growth bottleneck, it will absorb a large portion of the liquid each time I refine herbs... It's like raising a spirit pet!"

"For me now, this is a significant burden!"

After the excitement, Lin Yihang felt the pressure.

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Thank you to Rastamania (588 coins), powerct (100 coins), and Da Wo Cheng (100 coins) for your support.

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