My Ares Son-in-Law

Then, Xiao Chen's expression became focused. He walked to the area where the medicinal herbs were placed and took out the various precious medicinal herbs that he had carefully prepared beforehand.

These medicinal herbs were collected with great care. Some grew in deep mountains and forests, having withstood countless years of wind and rain; others came from mysterious ancient ruins, carrying a touch of mystery.

He laid out the medicinal herbs one by one, his movements careful, as if he were handling the most precious treasures.

Then, he slowly held his breath and focused his mind, adjusting his breathing rhythm to gradually calm his mind.

Immediately afterwards, he swiftly made a mysterious hand seal with his right hand, his fingers drawing mysterious trajectories in the air like a nimble dancer.

As the incantation was completed, a cluster of dark blue flames suddenly leaped from his fingertips.

The flames seemed to have a life of their own, dancing merrily on my fingertips, radiating a mysterious yet powerful aura.

With a flick of his finger, the cluster of dark blue flames began to burn in mid-air, forming a strange shape resembling a furnace under the control of his immortal power.

The furnace-shaped flame emitted a soft yet intense light, resembling a mysterious alchemy space.

At the same time, his immense immortal power surged forth, like an invisible tide, carrying great force and engulfing the entire flame.

The divine power and the flames intertwined, forming a unique energy field.

He precisely threw each medicinal herb into the fire cauldron, his movements practiced and accurate.

Under the combined influence of flames and divine power, the medicinal herbs underwent a rapid transformation.

As if by magic, they melted rapidly, turning into drops of crystal-clear liquid; then, the liquid was further purified, becoming even purer and more concentrated; finally, the various liquids merged together, forming a completely new substance.

While directly absorbing the spiritual energy from medicinal herbs could certainly improve his cultivation, it wasn't the best method for Xiao Chen, who was pursuing the ultimate.

In his view, it would be even more effective to refine it into a pill.

Not only can elixirs perfectly preserve the spiritual energy of medicinal herbs, but through special refining methods, they can also unleash even more powerful hidden energy within the herbs, allowing cultivators to absorb and utilize it more efficiently.

Xiao Chen remained calm as he slowly sat cross-legged, his posture upright and composed.

His eyes were closed, his long eyelashes like the wings of a resting butterfly, motionless.

The person seemed to merge with the surrounding air, without a single extra fluctuation, like an ancient monument standing in the long river of time, entering a mysterious and profound meditative state.

Despite the seemingly calm state, Xiao Chen was engaged in a fierce internal battle.

Refining pills is no easy task, especially the pills he is currently refining, which are extremely rare even in mysterious and dangerous places like the Ancient Sea Secret Realm.

The Ancient Sea Secret Realm is a mysterious place full of unknowns and miracles, containing countless rare treasures and powerful opportunities, but very few people can obtain the medicinal materials needed for this kind of elixir from it.

Now, Xiao Chen is refining in this cramped storage room. Every step requires careful planning and cannot tolerate the slightest mistake.

His heart must be as still as water, like a deep, undisturbed ancient well, where no external disturbance can stir even a ripple; his thoughts must be as pure as steel, refined through countless hammerings, without the slightest impurity.

Because any slightest bit of irritability, anxiety, or distraction could be like a spark that ignites a wildfire that spreads uncontrollably.

Once the alchemical fire gets out of control, the raging flames will instantly devour all the carefully prepared medicinal herbs, rendering all previous efforts futile. Even worse, the fluctuations in one's mental state during the alchemy process are like a double-edged sword, which can even backfire.

That powerful backlash would be like a surging tide, shattering the martial arts foundation he had painstakingly cultivated, leaving irreparable cracks on his once rock-solid path of martial arts.

Once his martial arts foundation is damaged, his cultivation may stagnate or even regress, which would be a fatal blow to a cultivator who is pursuing the pinnacle of martial arts.

Time slipped away silently, like a silent traveler taking gentle yet firm steps.

The darkness outside the window gradually faded, as if being slowly diluted by an invisible hand.

The sky was faintly turning a pale white, a color like newborn hope, gradually dispelling the darkness.

After an unknown amount of time, the faint metallic and dusty smell that had filled the spacious storage room on the top floor was replaced by an increasingly rich and refreshing medicinal fragrance.

The fragrance of the medicine danced gracefully in the air like a nimble fairy.

It is not a single fragrance; sometimes it is as fresh as morning dew on grass and trees, carrying the warmth and vitality of the first rays of the morning sun, making people feel as if they are in a lush forest, feeling the freshness and vitality of nature; at other times it is as mellow as aged wine, exuding the charm of the years, making people intoxicated and having an endless aftertaste.

The delicate fragrance of herbs intertwined, flowing through the air as if alive, permeating every corner of the storage room.

suddenly!

The air in the entire storage room seemed to freeze for a moment, and time seemed to slow down.

"Ding--!"

A clear and melodious sound, like the striking of a jade chime, suddenly emanated from inside the fire cauldron!

The sound was like celestial music from the heavens, pure and ethereal, instantly breaking the silence in the storage room.

Immediately afterwards, an invisible yet extremely powerful aura of medicinal pills spread out from the center of the fire cauldron like ripples on water!
This aura was like a colossal beast that had been dormant for a long time and suddenly awakened, carrying immense power and boundless vitality.

It contained incomparably pure energy, like tangible light, impacting Xiao Chen's mind.

Xiao Chen felt a sudden clarity in his mind, as if he had been cleansed by a clear spring, which invigorated him and swept away all his fatigue in an instant.

His mind, which had been somewhat muddled from refining pills for so long, became incredibly clear at this moment.

"Success!"

Xiao Chen suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes, his eyes shining like the brightest stars in the night sky, a hint of uncontrollable joy flashing deep within them.

This joy, like a blooming flower, gradually spread across his face.

He disregarded the lingering heat of the cauldron, its scalding temperature seemingly capable of burning one's skin; he also disregarded the intense heat of the newly formed pill, which resembled a burning flame.

He reached directly into the cauldron, his movements swift and decisive.

A sharp pain shot through his palm—the burning sensation of high temperature against his skin—but he paid it no heed, as if the pain were another testament to his success. (End of Chapter)