Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 353 Preparations for Alchemy, Yue Guan's Doubts
Dai Chengfeng sat in the chair, gently tapping Qiu'er's little head with his fingertips. As Qiu'er complained and gently bit his finger while hugging him, he muttered to himself.

"Refining Soul-Shaping Pills and Great Restoration Pills is not like brewing ordinary medicinal soups..."

To refine elixirs, one first needs a good furnace, and secondly, a good flame.

Dai Chengfeng, who wants to refine the two kinds of pills mentioned above, is missing a superior alchemy furnace that can be heated evenly and withstand high-temperature firing, as well as a high-quality flame with a temperature far exceeding that of ordinary fire!
After all, with ordinary stoves and firewood, let alone refining high-level pills, it would be difficult to even fully extract the essence of medicinal herbs... Too many impurities would greatly reduce the efficacy, and might even lead to failure in refining.

"The last time I refined the Great Rejuvenation Pill, I borrowed the alchemy room of Poison Douluo Dugu Bo in Sunset Forest, as well as the earth core fire he introduced, which made it so easy to succeed."

"Now that I'm in the Spirit Hall, which is so far from Sunset Forest, going there again is not realistic..."

"Since there's no alchemy room and no earth core fire vein to activate, even a skilled cook can't cook without rice. Who can I turn to for help?"

Dai Chengfeng pondered for a moment, when suddenly, a figure jumped into his mind...

Chrysanthemum Douluo, Moon Gate!

"If there is such a place within the Spirit Hall? Or... if someone possesses such resources, then it must be Yue Guan, right?"

"After all, given Yue Guan's understanding and obsession with immortal herbs... it's impossible that he's completely ignorant of the art of alchemy!"

The more Dai Chengfeng thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed.

After all, this titled Douluo's knowledge of immortal herbs far surpasses that of ordinary soul masters. Someone who is so proficient in medicinal properties must have had experience in personally processing or even refining medicinal materials!
Even if he wasn't as skilled as Yang Wudi of the Po clan, who was famous for alchemy, he definitely had his own insights and resources.

"He likely has his own alchemy room, and may even possess a fine alchemy furnace and the means to control flames! Paying him a visit would be the best option right now."

Once he made up his mind, Dai Chengfeng no longer hesitated.

He left Qiu'er inside, told her to rest well, and then inquired about the direction of Ju Douluo Yueguan's residence before hurrying off.

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Outside the door of Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan's room in the Spirit Hall.

Tuk-tuk-tuk...

Dai Chengfeng raised his hand and knocked on the door, his voice clear but not hurried.

"Who is it? Why are you bothering me at this hour..."

Soon, a slightly displeased yet undeniably effeminate voice came from inside the room.

“Senior Yue Guan, it is I, Dai Chengfeng,” Dai Chengfeng replied loudly.

"Dai Chengfeng?"

The voice from inside the door carried a hint of surprise.

With a soft creak, the door opened.

Dressed in a magnificent robe and with an elegant posture, Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan appeared behind the door, looking at Dai Chengfeng who had actually appeared in front of him with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"A rare guest indeed!"

A smile appeared on Yue Guan's face.

Although Dai Chengfeng's own soul power cultivation was insignificant in his eyes, Yue Guan had seen the importance that Pope Bibi Dong placed on Dai Chengfeng, and in addition, Dai Chengfeng suited Yue Guan's taste very well.

Of course, "matching tastes" simply means that Dai Chengfeng and he had a good chat, not that they were gay.

Therefore, Yue Guan showed no disrespect to Dai Chengfeng.

"Dai Chengfeng, what brings you here?"

As Yue Guan stepped aside to make way for Dai Chengfeng to enter the room, he asked with great interest.

Dai Chengfeng cut to the chase without any formalities: "Senior Yueguan, I apologize for bothering you, but I have a favor to ask." "I need to refine several kinds of pills recently, but unfortunately, I have neither a suitable furnace nor a flame of sufficient quality..."

"I have long heard that you are an expert in medicinal properties. You must have a special alchemy room for processing high-grade herbs and refining elixirs. May I borrow your alchemy furnace and flames?"

"Alchemy?"

Yue Guan's slender eyes widened slightly as she looked Dai Chengfeng up and down, a hint of disbelief flashing in her eyes.

Dai Chengfeng actually knows how to refine pills?

But soon, Yue Guanxin secretly shook her head.

The art of alchemy is such a profound and complex skill!
Not only must one be proficient in pharmacology and medicinal properties and understand the principles of monarch, minister, assistant, and guide, but one must also deal with fire for many years and master countless subtle fire control techniques and experience in dealing with furnace explosions and elixir condensation.

This is by no means something that can be accomplished quickly with just a few prescriptions!
Dai Chengfeng is so young, yet his soul power cultivation is already unparalleled. Does he still have the energy to spare for studying such a difficult technique as alchemy?
I guess he probably came across some precious elixir formulas, which piqued his interest, and he thought he could try it himself, so he came to me...

But this is perhaps a bit too presumptuous.

Oh well, it's normal for a young man to be a bit ambitious. Let him try refining it and then give up. He can then focus on cultivation in the future.

Yue Guan pondered this in her heart, a smile that seemed encouraging but actually carried a hint of indifference appearing on her face.

“Hehe,” Yue Guan chuckled, making a delicate gesture with her fingers, “Since you’ve asked, I’ll take you to see it.”

Yue Guan prepared to personally escort Dai Chengfeng to his alchemy room.

He planned to lend a hand when Dai Chengfeng failed to refine his soul power. He would not only gain a favor, but also teach Dai Chengfeng a lesson, so that he would stop being so ambitious and focus on cultivating his soul power.

At this moment, Dai Chengfeng was unaware of Yue Guanxin's thoughts.

His eyes lit up when he heard that Yueguan indeed had a pill room. "Thank you for your kindness, senior!"

"Come with me."

Yue Guan didn't waste any more words and turned to lead the way.

The two passed through his elegantly decorated residence, filled with exotic flowers and plants, and arrived at a heavy stone gate hidden behind a rockery in the backyard.

Yue Guan raised his hand, and with a fluctuation of soul power, a tiny, pale golden phantom of a rare chrysanthemum flashed in his palm and imprinted itself on a hidden groove on the stone gate.

Click...

The heavy stone door slid open slowly, revealing a stone staircase leading downwards.

A faint, unique aroma, a blend of various medicinal scents and the scent of smoke, wafted out.

The two descended the steps and soon entered an underground stone chamber that was much larger than it appeared from the outside.

Dai Chengfeng's eyes lit up!
This alchemy room was clearly meticulously designed and constructed.

The floor and walls are paved with special dark blue refractory stone, which has a cool feel and can effectively resist high temperatures.

The interior space is spacious and the ventilation openings are cleverly designed, so although the atmosphere is lively, it doesn't feel stuffy.

What attracted Dai Chengfeng's attention the most was naturally the huge bronze alchemy furnace in the center of the stone chamber.

This furnace is about half a person's height, and it stands firmly on three legs in the center of a complex fire-ignition array.

The furnace body has a simple and heavy shape, and its shape is not a standard circle. Instead, it looks more like a giant chrysanthemum in bud!

The furnace body is covered with ancient and intricate runes, with faint traces of flowing energy.

The lid of the furnace is also carved with layers of chrysanthemum petals, each one incredibly detailed. There is also a small hole in the center, used to regulate the airflow inside the furnace, add auxiliary materials, and observe the completion of the elixir. The whole piece exudes an air of both antiquity and elegance, clearly not an ordinary item.

(End of this chapter)