Practice starts with skill points.

Chapter 89: Inspecting the Own Industry
Dongshan is a low mountain located to the east of Tianyang City. Strictly speaking, it is a volcano. No grass grows on it and it emits a smell of sulfur all year round. It has never been liked by the residents of Tianyang City until Baicaotang moved in.

After Yin Daoyan came here, he discovered the advantages of Dongshan, and then transformed it into the alchemy place of Baicaotang.

After completing his training, Zhong Lin felt the growth of Qi and blood in his body, and then he headed towards Dongshan under the guidance of Deng Yunsheng.

"Sir, if you are not used to it, you can wear a mask. There is no grass growing here because of the volcano, and the air is filled with the smell of sulfur. If it weren't for the ability to ignite the earth's fire to refine elixirs, I guess no one would like to stay here." Deng Yunsheng explained.

Zhong Lin waved his hand and said, "It's okay, I'm not that spoiled yet, go in!"

The entire Dongshan has been built into a small city. The city is gray all over and looks very depressing. The temperature is extremely high and the defense is extremely tight. After all, the elixirs produced here are third-grade elixirs. Each third-grade elixir is basically specially supplied to major forces. If it leaks out, it can basically become the bottom box in the auction.

Walking on it, the surrounding environment is mainly composed of rocks, and the color is gray-brown. Except for some transplanted greenery, the rest of the area is filled with desolation.

As he walked along, the busy apprentices bowed to him wherever he passed.

Soon, the two came to a huge mountain. As soon as they walked in, a heat wave hit them in the face, but then a cold wind blew, and the alternation of cold and heat condensed into wind.

Zhong Lin looked at the environment in front of him curiously, and then marveled at the wonders of nature.

The heart of the cave in front of me turned out to be a place where yin and yang intertwined and Tai Chi rotated.

On the left side is rolling magma, like the lava of hell, and on the right side is an underground river flowing, the water is black and cold to the touch.

Thus, yin and yang, fire and water, meet here, forming a unique place for alchemy.

In the open space at the center where water and fire merge, a huge alchemy furnace stands on it.

Surrounded by spiritual energy and filled with elixir energy.

Zhong Lin was no novice in alchemy, and he was surprised to see this scene. "Such a strange place is indeed a treasured place for alchemy. With the quenching of water and fire, impurities can be dissolved. Even with crude refining techniques, top-grade pills can be produced."

"Zhong Lin?"

A familiar voice sounded beside him, and Zhong Lin raised his eyebrows. The person who came was Jing Yan.

Zhong Lin ignored him and turned to Deng Yunsheng and asked, "Does Dongshan still allow outsiders to enter?"

Jingyan's anger instantly rose. For some reason, every time he met Zhong Lin, he felt like he couldn't control his anger.

"Hmph! I am an alchemist. Elder Yin has specially allowed me to refine pills here. What are you doing here?" Jing Yan said coldly.

"Inspecting our own property."

Upon hearing this, Jingyan's breathing became faster and his temples were throbbing slightly.

"Greetings, Master, and Manager Deng."

An old man with his upper body naked walked out of the cave next to him. His hair and beard were all white, but his face was very rosy, especially his exposed upper body, which was full of tendon meat.

He looks to be in his fifties or sixties, but his muscular body is beyond the reach of even young people, creating an extreme sense of contrast.

Deng Yunsheng also quickly introduced: "Sir, this is Master Xue Gang, the third-grade alchemist of our Baicaotang."

This name is really appropriate for the occasion, and it is indeed quite "strong". Zhong Lin bowed and said, "Zhong Lin, I meet Master Xue Dan."

"You are too polite, sir. I have been waiting for a long time."

"Excuse me, Master Xue Dan, but when do we start?"

"No rush, could you please prepare a furnace of Red Blood Pills first for me to see? I also want to see what kind of genius is it that can become a second-grade alchemist from nothing in just two days?"

Xue Gang looked directly at Zhong Lin, his face showing no sign of hiding his suspicion.

He believes that the alchemist is sacred and there is no shortcut to success. Which alchemist does not go through countless hardships? It is impossible for someone to achieve such an accomplishment in just two days, and improve one level a day. How can you not reach heaven?
Deng Yunsheng's face changed drastically, and he said coldly, "Xue Gang, you are so bold."

Zhong Lin raised his hand to stop him, his face without a trace of anger. He smiled and said, "That's fine. If Master Xue wants to see it, you can. I hope Master Xue can give me some advice."

"please."

An apprentice had already brought up the materials for refining the Red Blood Pill.

Jing Yan also heard the tension between the two, but he didn't know the cause and effect. However, he understood one thing: Zhong Lin could refine the Red Blood Pill and was also a second-grade alchemist.

For a moment, Jingyan was shocked and confused, but more of it was suspicion.

He always thought that he was unlucky not to be accepted as a direct disciple by Elder Yin, only because he met Elder Yin a little later than Zhong Lin. Otherwise, he would definitely be the direct disciple.

In terms of martial arts cultivation, he is at the sixth level of Qi and Blood Realm, and if he had not been obsessed with alchemy, his cultivation would have been higher.

In terms of talent, he is still a second-grade alchemist. A seventeen-year-old second-grade alchemist is a genius no matter where he is.

Zhong Lin is just a lucky guy, how can he compare with himself.

but now……

"Impossible. Before he met Elder Yin, Zhong Lin was just a hunter in the mountains. He had never even touched elixirs. How could he be proficient in alchemy? It must be fake. He is just creating a persona for the outside world. Yes, it must be like this."

"No wonder Master Xue dislikes him. Although I have had little contact with him, I know that he has a fiery temper and values elixir as his life. He cannot tolerate any grain of sand in his eyes. Zhong Lin's deceitful behavior must have displeased him."

While thinking, Zhong Lin had already arrived in front of the alchemy furnace. The hot steam from the magma hit his face, carrying a strong smell of sulfur, making it difficult for Zhong Lin to breathe. But at the same time, Zhong Lin could also feel that the flame in the magma was by no means comparable to charcoal fire. Tempering medicinal materials with such a flame could greatly reduce the loss of medicinal properties.

There is also a switch control for the underground fire under the furnace. The size of the flame can be controlled by gently turning the lever.

Light a fire and add the herbs.

Zhong Lin's movements were orderly, and the whole process was filled with a unique rhythm, giving people a sense of ease, as if everything was under control.

Jingyan widened his eyes, his mind filled with disbelief.

He felt his heart tremble from the moment Zhong Lin put the first batch of herbs in. After that, he didn't even need to check whether the herbs were correct or the timing was right. Just by looking at his master-like demeanor, he knew that this was not something an ordinary alchemist could do.

"How could this be? How is it possible? I don't believe it. Isn't he a rural hunter? Why does he have such a skill in alchemy?"

(End of this chapter)