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Chapter 361 Is this a Qi Condensation Pill?! [5k]

Simultaneously.

A unique "Dan Fire Field" that can gently separate and purify the essence of medicinal herbs has been activated.

"Input the main ingredients, in order: Jade Grass Essence, Star-Patterned Iron Bone Flower Pollen, and Century-Old Stone Milk —"

Xiao Huang methodically put the processed medicinal materials into the specific feeding port of the alchemy furnace.

It constantly focuses on the interior of the alchemy furnace, guiding the essence of different medicinal materials to rotate, approach, and initially fuse within the force field.

At the same time, it is constantly fine-tuning the output of the rune array at the bottom of the alchemy furnace.

Control the intensity and distribution of the force field.

It was like conducting an experiment, and it was like refining medicine.

Throughout the process, faint sounds of wind and thunder, and the murmur of flowing water could be heard from inside the alchemy furnace.

Even occasionally, faint, strange phantoms would flash and disappear at the mouth of the cauldron.

Xu Feng stood a short distance away, watching intently.

Although he received the Daoist alchemy lineage, he had zero practical experience in it.

At this moment, one can only sense that the energy within the cauldron is undergoing an extremely complex yet orderly transformation, fusion, and sublimation.

He is also studying.

Time passed little by little.

A gurgling sound began to emanate from inside the alchemy furnace.

A faint medicinal fragrance gradually wafted out.

At first, it was a bit complicated.

But as time went by, the aroma of the medicine became stronger and stronger.

The initial fresh scent of herbs and trees gradually transforms into a mellow, restrained fragrance that seems to resonate with one's vital energy and spirit.

Xu Feng even sensed it.

His own "power," which had already been condensed to eight zhang, became slightly more active under the influence of the medicinal fragrance.

The energy inside the furnace is undergoing a wondrous chemical reaction.

Guided by the rune array and force field, the essence of various medicinal herbs is purified, removing the dross and fusing the essence.

It is evolving toward a more stable and efficient energy structure.

"Entering the Core Formation stage."

About seven hours later, Xiao Huang's voice suddenly rang out.

It pressed its hands lightly against the alchemy furnace, and the yellow light in its eyes brightened a bit.

The force field inside the furnace suddenly contracted and increased in pressure!

The dispersed medicinal essence was forcibly compressed and condensed!

at the same time.

Xiao Huang manipulated the "Mountains and Rivers" relief on the furnace wall to light up, projecting a faint phantom image that merged into the furnace.

This is not decoration.

Instead, it is a special "force field" that stabilizes the shape of the pill and guides the final form of the medicinal properties.

Inside the quiet room, the fragrance of medicine grew stronger and stronger, even causing slight fluctuations in the surrounding天地 (heaven and earth) energy.

Red Beard held his breath, and Little White's eyes widened.

Xu Feng was completely focused, not missing a single detail.

Finally, the little yellow arm suddenly stopped, and a bright yellow light shone in its eyes!

"Freeze!"

It uttered a clear syllable.

Buzz—! ! !

The Mountain and River Cauldron emitted a long, resonant sound, and its lid trembled slightly.

The reliefs on the surface of the cauldron lit up instantly, shimmering with light, as if the entire cauldron had come to life.

Inside the cauldron, the sounds of wind, thunder, water, and fire suddenly ceased.

Instead, there is a harmonious, full, and deep resonance, like the rhythm of life.

The yellow light in Xiao Huang's eyes slowly subsided, and it stretched out its arms, pressing them onto specific runes on both sides of the cauldron.

"It will take about three days to begin nurturing the elixir."

Seeing that Xiao Huang remained motionless in that position, Xu Feng finally breathed a sigh of relief and sat down to study the alchemy inheritance he had acquired.

It wasn't until the morning of three days later.

Ding!

A clear, crisp sound, like jade striking jade, came from inside the alchemy furnace!

The stove lid vibrated slightly.

A purer, more refined fragrance bursts forth, instantly invigorating the spirit and subtly stimulating the blood and energy!

"The elixir is complete."

Xiao Huang withdrew his hands, and the yellow light in his eyes returned to normal.

It opened the furnace lid.

In an instant, a warm, crystalline, and seemingly radiant light, as if containing starlight and rosy clouds, quietly unfolded.

Accompanying the precious light was an intense, almost overwhelming fragrance of cinnabar.

With just one inhalation, Xu Feng felt his spirits lift and his blood and qi surge faster.

The bottom of the furnace.

Three pills, each the size of a longan, perfectly round, with a pale gold and milky white hue and delicate nebula-like patterns on their surface, lay there quietly.

Each one is crystal clear, like the finest gemstone.

Inside, there seemed to be a slowly flowing, shimmering light.

Even more strangely...

Surrounding the pill was a very faint yet real energy halo!

"Is this some kind of Qi Condensation Pill?" Xu Feng was somewhat uncertain.

Xu Feng had seen and taken Condensing Pills obtained from ruins or spoils.

The pills were either pale yellow or milky white.

High-quality ones also have a glossy finish.

But none of them have the "perfect" texture we see here, let alone the natural dizziness!

"To be precise, it is the Great Elixir of Condensed Power."

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Xiao Huang explained, his tone still rigid, but the content was chilling.

"Using the alchemy techniques of the Ling Shu civilization, and with the assistance of the Mountain and River Cauldron, the utilization rate of medicinal materials is increased to 87%."

The removal rate of harmful impurities is 99.5%, and the drug properties are perfectly integrated.

The "condensation potential" effect contained in a single pill is approximately 9.8 to 10.3 times that of an ordinary condensation potential pill.

Furthermore, its medicinal properties are milder and purer, making it easier to absorb, with near-zero side effects.

Because its quality exceeds conventional standards, it can be called "Da Dan".

Ten times more effective?!

Xu Feng gasped in shock!

Even a single ordinary Qi Condensation Pill can significantly help a God of War condense "momentum," saving months of hard work.

Is this Qi Condensation Pill equivalent to ten ordinary pills?

"Will the drug's efficacy reach the theoretical value? Is it exaggerated?"

Xu Feng suppressed his excitement and asked cautiously.

"The theoretical value is calculated based on the quality of the medicinal materials and data from the alchemy process."

The error range is ±5%; actual effectiveness needs to be verified through use.

"Note: Due to the limitations of the age and quality of the medicinal materials, this pill is only a low-grade Condensing Power Pill."

If you use main ingredients that are of sufficient age and better auxiliary materials, along with a higher-level alchemy furnace and techniques.

It can be used to refine medium-grade, high-grade, and even top-grade Condensation Pills.

Its efficacy can be fifteen, twenty, or even more times that of standard Ning Shi Dan (a traditional Chinese medicine formula).

Xiao Huang answered in a very formal and methodical manner.

But Xu Feng no longer hesitated. He reached out and sent a Qi Condensation Pill flying into his hand.

The elixir felt warm to the touch and had a wonderful fragrance.

Just holding it brings a sense of peace and makes one more sensitive to the surrounding "forces".

He sat down cross-legged, turned to Little White and the snake that was dozing off in the corner, and said, "Protect me."

The two beasts immediately sat up straight, becoming alert.

Xu Feng then put the pill into his mouth.

The elixir melts instantly upon entering the mouth.

It transformed into a warm and powerful yet exceptionally gentle torrent, instantly surging into every part of the body.

Instead of dispersing into the blood and qi, it rushes straight to the ancestral aperture between the eyebrows, as if drawn by a force.

It flows into the source of the "momentum" that is constantly gathering and growing!

boom!

Xu Feng felt a slight tremor in his spiritual world, and all the sword techniques and secret methods he had learned...

At this moment, everything began to replay, repeat, and evolve in his mind.

Xu Feng's consciousness seemed to enter some strange scene.

The surroundings were no longer a confined space.

Instead, they were countless pale golden and milky white specks of light.

These points of light contain fragments of insights into the concept of "momentum".

The mountains' imposing grandeur, the wind's swiftness, the stars' brilliance, the moon's radiance, and... a golden roc is rising on the wind, soaring straight up.

These points of light are like the best mentors, guiding Xu Feng's own understanding of "momentum" to resonate, absorb, and integrate.

Xu Feng felt it.

Under the nourishment and guidance of this force, one's own "momentum" begins to become more refined and profound.

And—it slowly expands outwards!

"What a powerful pill!" Xu Feng was shocked.

Such miraculous effects from just one low-grade "Condensing Power Pill"!

If they could refine medium-grade or high-grade pills—or even if they could find the ingredients for the "Star God Breakthrough Pill," Xiao Huang could refine them—

The scene was so beautiful that Xu Feng almost dared not imagine it.

Reflect! Reflect carefully!

Xu Feng was unwilling to let a single second slip by.

It wasn't until two days later.

Xu Feng slowly opened his eyes.

A fleeting image of mountains and rivers seemed to flash in his eyes, and although his aura did not surge, it gained an indescribable weight and majesty.

That is a natural sign that the "momentum" has grown to a certain level.

"How much has it increased?"

Xu Feng couldn't wait to experience it.

A moment later, a shocked and delighted smile appeared on his lips.

"Ten zhang (approximately 33 meters)."

"My 'momentum' has increased by a full ten zhang, reaching eighteen zhang now!!"

Even a regular Qi Condensation Pill can help a God of Limit War increase his "momentum" by one or two zhang, which is already an outstanding effect.

This Qi Condensation Pill is ten zhang long!

If all three are taken—

Xu Feng looked at the two remaining Condensation Pills in the alchemy furnace with burning desire.

But he resisted the urge to take it immediately.

Even the best medicine needs time to be digested and absorbed to consolidate its effects.

Taking it continuously would likely be wasteful.

Ah She and Xiao Bai, sensing Xu Feng's joy, were also delighted.

Xu Feng nodded, looking at Xiao Huang with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"Xiao Huang, you did a great job. Next, I will collect materials as much as possible and prioritize refining the Condensation Pill and the Hundred Refinements Golden Body Pill."

For the parts of the medicine that are in short supply, please make a list, and I will try to find a solution.

"Yes."

Xiao Huang agreed and began to tidy up the alchemy furnace and the remaining medicinal herbs on his own.

Xu Feng walked to a corner of the quiet room and looked at the silent Xiao Hei.

The list of repair materials for the Royal Guard Puppet is longer and rarer, and it is difficult to gather them all in a short period of time.

But the appearance of the Condensing Energy Pill gave him new confidence and assurance.

One's own strength is the most important thing.

Step out of the secret room.

Xiaofeng was already waiting outside.

"Xiaofeng, pass on the order that the Seventh Peak will resume activities immediately."

I need everyone to lead teams out to find medicinal herbs for me!

"Yes, Peak Master!" Xiaofeng solemnly accepted the order.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Feng added, "No one is allowed to enter the secret chamber in the back mountain without my order."

"Yes!" Xiaofeng left quickly, only glancing curiously at the cave.

Xu Feng returned to the secret room and glanced again at Xiao Huang, who was busy at work, and Xiao Hei, who stood still like a statue.

Dan Tong's abnormality, the secret of the personal guard puppet, the mystery deep within the main city—none of these have disappeared; they still await my unraveling.

But right now, improving our strength is the top priority.

He had a premonition that peaceful days wouldn't last long.

Thinking of this, Xu Feng looked at Xiao Huang, who was standing quietly to the side with the yellow light in his eyes still steady. At this moment, his doubts and vigilance reached their peak.

Such extraordinary alchemy skills, and such a keen understanding of the ruins' navigation abilities.

Such "just right" assistance —

Is it really just an ordinary alchemist boy ordered to follow the "inheritor"?

What exactly did the Ling Shu civilization predetermine about itself?

And himself, the so-called "inheritor".

What kind of cause and effect have they gotten involved in?

Xu Feng walked up to it and stared at its unwavering yellow eyes: "Regarding the repair of Xiao Hei—that personal guard puppet."

Besides materials, during the repair process, do you require specific tools, environment, or—permissions?

Xiao Huang was silent for a moment, seemingly searching for information.

"Repairing the Royal Guard - Type 7" general combat puppet requires a Class C or higher repair platform.

The core area of ​​the "Main City Crafting Workshop" contains a well-preserved platform, but entry requires higher permissions, which the current inheritor lacks.

Higher privileges?

Xu Feng's eyes flickered slightly.

Is my authority as the "inheritor" not enough?

"How can I obtain higher privileges?" Xu Feng asked.

Xiao Huang replied stiffly, "Method 1: Complete specific tasks issued by the main city and accumulate contribution points to exchange for them."

"Method Two: Obtain and integrate a higher-level information core" or "authority key."

"Option Three: Passing the Spiritual Pivot Inheritance Trial," the cultivation threshold requires the Star God Realm.

Xiao Huang listed three approaches, each of which sounded extremely difficult.

Main city quests? Besides them, are there any other living creatures in the main city that give out quests?

A higher-level information core?

Besides the four garrison cities and the main city itself, where else is there?

Inheritance Trial? It sounds incredibly dangerous, and he doesn't even meet the minimum requirements to participate.

Xu Feng rubbed his temples.

It seems that fixing Xiao Hei won't be something that can be done in a short time.

The most urgent task is to utilize Xiao Huang's alchemy abilities to improve our own strength as soon as possible.

As long as you are strong enough, many problems will no longer be problems.

"Let's refine the pills first. We can discuss the matter of repairing the puppets later," Xu Feng decided.

"Yes."

Xiao Huang turned around and began cleaning the Mountain and River Cauldron, preparing for the next alchemy session.

Xu Feng glanced at the secret room one last time, then turned and walked out.

Just as the door to the secret room closed.

Xiao Huang, who was cleaning the alchemy furnace, paused for a very subtle moment.

The steady yellow light in its eyes seemed to conceal a series of extremely complex, rapidly flowing, and undecipherable runes.

Fleeting.

It seemed like just an illusion of light and shadow.

Xu Feng's frantic collection of medicinal herbs quickly spread throughout the peaks of Xiaoqingqiong Mountain.

At first, it was just private gossip.

"Have you heard? The Golden Wood Peak Master of the Seventh Peak has been going crazy lately, searching for medicinal herbs everywhere."

They even want some common hemostatic herbs and qi-boosting flowers, and the prices they're offering aren't low.

"Not only that, I heard he even took a lot of the spiritual materials stored at Jinpeng Peak and exchanged them for medicinal herbs."

Many of the disciples are whispering among themselves that Peak Master Jinmu may have been poisoned in the ruins and needs a large amount of medicinal herbs to detoxify him.

"It doesn't seem like it to me. It seems more like—wanting to learn alchemy?"

"Alchemy? Pfft—him? A martial artist learning alchemy? He must have been driven mad by what happened to Peak Master Lei Jue last time, right?"

"Who says otherwise? Is alchemy something only humans do?"

It requires talent, patience, time, and a lineage; it involves a huge investment of resources, and the success rate is pitifully low.

The quality of the pills produced is inconsistent—wouldn't it be better to use that time to kill a couple more humans for food?

Mockery, incomprehension, schadenfreude—various voices circulated in the shadows.

At a joint meeting of all the peaks, the newly appointed peak master of Dibao Peak, "Yan Jia," jokingly said to Qing Xuan, "Peak Master Qing Xuan, you should try to persuade Peak Master Jin Mu."

Although those medicinal herbs weren't the most precious, they were still part of the sect's reserves.

His insatiable demands have strained the daily expenses of the various peaks below.

Qingxuan merely glanced at him indifferently: "Jinmu is the deputy hall master of the Demon Extermination Hall, and he has his reasons for doing so."

The mountain gate can still afford to supply a small amount of medicinal herbs.

If you feel this is inappropriate, you can go to the Seventh Peak yourself and explain it to him.

Yan Jia's face stiffened, and he awkwardly fell silent.

Everyone knows that Kaneki is currently riding high.

Even Peak Master Lei Jue perished outside, his fate unknown.

As a newly promoted peak master, how could he dare to provoke such bad luck?

The attitude of higher-ups towards this matter is even more subtle.

Tian Shu Peak, side hall.

Envoys Lingfeng and Youquan sat facing each other.

"It seems that Jinmu did indeed gain something from the Ling Shu ruins."

Ling Feng stroked his chin, a knowing glint in his eyes.

"Moreover, they most likely received some kind of alchemical inheritance."

"The inheritance of alchemy?" Youquan scoffed and shook his head.

"The alchemy techniques of the Ling Shu civilization do have their unique aspects, but for us martial artists, they are ultimately unorthodox and heretical."

It's time-consuming and laborious, and the benefits don't outweigh the gains.

"Instead of wasting time studying alchemy and identifying medicinal properties, it's better to temper your bones once more and gain a deeper understanding of the laws of nature."

He looked at Ling Feng: "Senior Brother, do you perhaps believe that this young man can achieve something in the art of alchemy?"

Ling Feng also shook his head: "It's difficult. The path of alchemy is vast and profound. Only those with great perseverance, wisdom, and opportunity can easily enter it."

Although Kaneki is talented, he is arrogant and decisive, and may not be able to endure that kind of monotony.

I think he's just gotten hold of some ready-made pill formulas and wants to copy them to refine a few batches of pills to aid his cultivation."

"Let him be. Martial arts should be practiced through battle and proven through killing."

Elixirs are merely supplementary, external aids. Becoming obsessed with them will only erode one's fighting spirit and ultimately be a losing proposition.

Youquan waved his hand, no longer paying attention to the matter.

"As long as he doesn't harm the interests of the sect, a few medicinal herbs are nothing."

It's good for him to hit a wall; once he realizes this path is blocked, he'll naturally turn back.

The two Star God Realm envoys were knowledgeable and well aware of the difficulties of alchemy.

In their view, Kaneki's actions were nothing more than a young person's fleeting enthusiasm after getting a novel toy.

Or it could be an unrealistic attempt.

They had no idea what kind of "cheating device" Xu Feng possessed.

Even more unexpectedly, the Ling Shu alchemy technique, which they regarded as "useless," was actually quite useful.

In the hands of a certain "automatic alchemy machine," it can produce incredible effects.

"With Lei Fei gone, the First Peak is now empty, and the Snowfield Humans have been somewhat restless lately."

Ling Feng changed the subject.

"Qingxuan suggests drawing elites from each peak to form a hunting team. What do you think?"

"Alright." Youquan nodded. "Leave the specifics to Qingxuan."

The seventh peak, the secret chamber in the back mountain.

Hsu Feng paid no attention to the rumors and gossip from the outside world.

In fact, this misunderstanding and disdain is exactly what he wants.

Develop discreetly and make a fortune quietly.

Inside the secret chamber, the Mountain and River Cauldron hummed once more, its pale golden earth fire burning steadily.

Xiao Huang stood in front of the cauldron, his eyes flashing with a constant yellow light, precisely controlling everything.

This time, the product being refined is the "Hundred-Refined Golden Body Pill".

Compared to the Condensing Energy Pill, the Hundred Refinements Golden Body Pill is relatively simple to make.

The requirements for heat control, medicinal properties integration, and even the introduction of the concept of "tempering" are lower.

However, its main materials require several extremely hard or domineering materials such as "Millennial Cold Iron Essence", "Earthfire Flame Heart Jade", and "Star Steel Mother Powder".

It is quite troublesome to deal with.

But Xiao Huang's performance remained frighteningly consistent.

Its metal arms seemed to have a life of their own, sometimes flitting about like butterflies, putting the pre-processed medicinal materials into specific rune arrays for further processing.

Sometimes, it draws stable runes in mid-air to aid in fusion.

Sometimes the ground fire is adjusted, and several streams of flame with different temperatures and properties are separated to scorch different areas of the cauldron.

Inside the cauldron, the faint sound of metal clashing could be heard, as if an unseen hammer was repeatedly forging the essence of the medicinal herbs.

Occasionally, crimson and pale blue light collide and merge inside the cauldron, stirring up delicate energy ripples.

Hsu Feng did not remain a bystander the whole time.

After confirming that Xiao Huang was fully capable of independently refining the Hundred-Refined Golden Body Pill and that it would take at least five days, he quietly left the secret room.

He entered the Ling Shu Ruins once again through the secret passage of the seventh peak.

This time, the goal is clear: to use the historical site passage to quickly travel to and from Qianku Mountain!

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