Chapter 66

The Flame Martial Spirit and the异Fire are both spiritual flames, but the gap between the two is almost like the difference between heaven and earth.

Cultivators can control the异Fire, but to fully control it comes with many limitations. They cannot truly achieve the level of mind-to-flame control. Only by merging the异Fire and transforming it into a Martial Spirit, with the two minds and spirits connected as one, can they reach the level of mind-to-flame control.

Just as Master Yuan was amazed by Xiao Yun's control over the flame, the young man had already successfully refined the first medicinal ingredient. He then controlled the flame, wrapping the medicinal paste on one side of the cauldron and adding another ingredient.

Whoosh!

The flame in the cauldron flickered, enveloping the newly added ingredient and continuing to refine it. Meanwhile, the previously refined medicinal paste was being slowly refined by a small flame.

"Amazing, he can already focus on two tasks at once." Master Yuan's eyes revealed a hint of surprise.

As a master alchemist, he knew how difficult it was to control two flames simultaneously to refine medicinal ingredients.

For an ordinary person to reach this level, it would take more than just a few months.

Even those who had been refining pills for several years had to be extremely cautious, as a single lapse in concentration could destroy the already refined medicinal paste, leading to the need to re-refine the pill, thus increasing the failure rate of pill refinement.

However, the young man's expression seemed quite relaxed, without the expected tension.

"Is he really just a one-month alchemy student?" Master Yuan was full of surprise, his eyes wide open as he continued to watch the young man.

On the side, the elders of various tribes were also full of curiosity, muttering to themselves.

Although they did not know how to refine pills, they understood the difficulty of controlling two flames to refine pills.

During the pill refinement process, the size of the flame, the temperature, and the duration all had extremely precise requirements. Even the slightest deviation could lower the quality of the pill or directly destroy the medicinal ingredients.

Watching the young man's actions, some of the people around him were sweating, showing how tense they were.

Swoosh!

The flame flickered, wrapping the medicinal paste from the first ingredient to the side for slow refinement. Xiao Yun then picked up another ingredient and added it to the cauldron. Inside, a purple light flashed, and a flame separated to continue refining the ingredient.

At this moment, Xiao Yun was focusing on three tasks at once.

Yet, he still handled the flames with ease, without any signs of panic.

Such control was not something a cultivator who had only been refining pills for a month could possess.

"Such skilled techniques and superior control, he must have been refining pills for several years!" Master Yuan clicked his tongue, finding it hard to imagine that this young man, who operated so smoothly and refined pills with ease, had only been refining pills for a month. He was practically a veteran!

Although surprised, Master Yuan did not speak, as the pill refinement process could not be disturbed.

Xiao Yun continued to add ingredients.

Finally, all seven ingredients for the先天Pill were refined.

During the refinement process, Xiao Yun had even divided the flames into seven groups to refine the ingredients, showing astonishing control.

"Is he even human?" Master Yuan was deeply shocked, knowing that he himself could not achieve such a feat.

In his usual pill refinement, Master Yuan would extract each refined medicinal paste and place it aside, then combine all the ingredients in the pill furnace after they were all refined. He had never refined seven ingredients simultaneously like this young man.

"How strong must his soul control be?" Master Yuan clicked his tongue, his eyes filled with respect as he looked at the young man, as if he were facing a master alchemist, not the one he was supposed to test.

After refining the seven ingredients, Xiao Yun began to combine them.

This was the most crucial step in pill refinement—fusing the pill.

Whether the pill could take shape depended on this step.

There were many reasons for the failure of pill fusion, such as the medicinal properties not being fully extracted, leading to the rejection of the ingredients, or the alchemist's lack of control, or external interference affecting the fusion of the pill.

However, Xiao Yun seemed very relaxed during the fusion process.

He had even controlled the violent medicinal power of the Pure Essence Pill and the Condensing Essence Pill, so how could this mere先天Pill be a challenge for him?

He had successfully refined hundreds of these pills!

The cauldron lid was closed, and Xiao Yun began to control the flame to fuse the pill.

Soon, a faint medicinal fragrance began to waft out.

The fragrance was so strong that it invigorated the spirit with just one breath.

"What a rich medicinal fragrance!"

"Is the pill about to be formed?" The elders of various tribes couldn't help but marvel.

Master Yuan's eyes were fiery, filled with anticipation.

"Looks like Xiao Yun is no ordinary person!" City Lord Yan narrowed his eyes, a smile appearing on his lips.

As everyone was full of anticipation, a rich pill fragrance spread, and the pill cauldron trembled slightly.

"Is it going to succeed?" At this moment, everyone was on edge, staring intently at the cauldron.

Master Yuan was also extremely tense. This young man had not destroyed a single ingredient during the refinement process, almost completing it in one go. If the pill was successfully formed, he knew what it would mean more than anyone else.

At this point, Xiao Yun emerged from his trance. He moved his mind, and the purple flame retreated from the cauldron, being absorbed into his body. The cauldron lid was lifted, and a rich pill fragrance spread, revealing a light yellow pill inside.

The pill was crystal clear, like a gem, shimmering with a brilliant light.

Xiao Yun moved his hand, and a surge of essence energy swept out, picking up the pill.

Such control was astonishing.

"Is the pill formed?" The elders of various tribes couldn't help but lean in, their eyes filled with curiosity. They had never seen someone refine a pill so closely before.

"Can I take a look?" Master Yuan, now visibly excited, walked up to Xiao Yun and asked. His attitude towards the young man had changed significantly, and his tone was more respectful, as if he were addressing a senior, full of humility.

"Sure." Xiao Yun glanced at the pill in his hand and handed it to Master Yuan.

Master Yuan took the pill and examined it closely.

The pill was about the size of a longan, light yellow, with a bright and lustrous surface, almost glowing.

Upon closer inspection, the pill was like a gem, crystal clear and smooth.

"Such quality, with no impurities, and the medicinal properties fully extracted. This is at least a second-grade先天Pill!" Master Yuan held the pill, examining it repeatedly, praising it. "If the age and quality of the ingredients were more perfect, this pill could have reached the third-grade quality."

"Third-grade quality?" The elders' eyes nearly popped out.

If this young man were given high-quality ingredients, he could refine even better pills!

What did a third-grade pill mean?

Everyone felt their hearts racing.

Master Yuan could only refine first-grade先天Pills, and even second-grade pills only when he was lucky.

But this young man had refined a second-grade pill on his first try.

What did this mean?

"Are you really just a one-month alchemy student?" Master Yuan, full of excitement, couldn't help but grab the young man's hand and ask.

"Yes." Xiao Yun nodded and smiled.

"One month?" Master Yuan's eyes were fixed on the young man, his heart racing. "Is this young man even human? Could he be a reincarnation of a master alchemist?" This was astonishing.

To be able to refine a second-grade pill after just one month of learning alchemy, such talent would shock the world if it were known!

"Have I passed your test now?" Xiao Yun scratched his head, smiling slightly.

"Test?" Master Yuan was taken aback. "What test? With your talent, you can already become a second-grade or even third-grade alchemist. If I report this, the Yuan family will certainly inform the old ancestor in the Tianyuan Sect to take you as a disciple."

"Of course, you might already have a lineage and your alchemy skills are already good, but having someone to guide you is always beneficial. My old ancestor can protect you; his status in the Tianyuan Sect is unparalleled, far surpassing the old ghost of the Qiu family." Master Yuan was very excited, speaking in a rush, afraid that the young man would refuse to become his ancestor's disciple.

Such talent, how could it be missed?

"That's a lot of trouble, Master Yuan." Xiao Yun spread his hands and smiled.

To resolve his current crisis, he was more than willing.

"Hehe, little brother, your talent is outstanding, the best I've ever seen. You're too polite." Master Yuan winked and smiled. "Let's be equals, shall we?" The old man had lost his previous coldness.

"Equals?" Xiao Yun was taken aback, his eyes narrowing as he glanced at the old man.

Master Yuan was not tall but looked very fit, and he was already in his fifties.

The people from the various major clans rolled their eyes, unsure whether Xiao Yun was taking advantage or if Master Yuan was being disrespectful.

Was calling a young man an equal a way to act young?

City Lord Yan and Lord Xiao were also taken aback.

The usually emotionless Master Yuan was acting like this?

"Hehe, I see you have a unique understanding of pills. Could we discuss it when you have time?" Master Yuan rubbed his hands together.

"Phew!" Everyone almost choked, realizing that the old man was interested in the young man's alchemy skills!

However, they also felt Xiao Yun's extraordinary talent.

For Master Yuan to seek advice from him, this young man must be truly exceptional.

"Hehe, I'm also interested." Seeing Master Yuan's politeness, Xiao Yun narrowed his eyes and smiled.

Master Yuan was a significant figure, and improving relations with him would benefit the Xiao family.

After all, Xiao Yun would not stay in Ziyun County forever.

"Great, shall we go to my place later?" Master Yuan asked.

"Sure." Xiao Yun nodded. "But I don't have any ingredients."

"No problem." Master Yuan replied. "The Yunhai Merchant Alliance has plenty of ingredients."

"Hehe, Lord Xiao, rest assured, the Qiu family's issue will be resolved by the Yuan family. We guarantee they won't dare to cause trouble." After a brief chat, Master Yuan couldn't wait to take Xiao Yun away. "Hehe, I'll borrow your grandson for a few days!"

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