A god-level alchemist, starting by manually crafting forbidden pills.

Danfeng, Danfang.

As night fell, the bright moon hung high in the sky.

Luo Fan sat cross-legged in front of the alchemy furnace, his expression solemn, with five main ingredients laid out before him.

Golden Crystal Sand, Green Wood Vine, Cold Water Pearl, Fire Heart Crystal, Earth Essence.

The main materials correspond to the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

"Five Elements Creation Pill, mid-grade Xuan level, can improve the quality of spiritual roots and balance the five elements."

Luo Fan didn't know if he could do it.

This was his first attempt at refining a Xuan-grade pill, and he had just managed to refine a mid-grade one.

The lowest grade of the Five Elements Creation Pill is the mid-grade of the Profound Rank, with no upper limit.

If successful, one's alchemical skills will reach a higher level; failure is not a problem, as it is practically impossible to fail.

"Open the furnace."

He raised his hand and pointed, and the cold fire of the secluded spring disappeared from his fingertip into the alchemy furnace.

Flames leaped in the furnace, yet the temperature was eerily low, lowering the overall temperature of the alchemy room.

Luo Fan focused intently as he added the five main ingredients one by one.

The golden crystal sand slowly melted in the cold fire of the secluded spring, turning into golden droplets.

The green vines transformed into a bluish-green sap, and the cold water droplets condensed into ice crystals…

The power of the five elements circulates and collides in the alchemy furnace, and gradually merges under the harmonization of the cool fire of the secluded spring.

One hour, two hours...

Luo Fan's forehead was covered in a fine sweat, and his eyes grew even brighter.

He could sense that the elixir was taking shape.

"Freeze!"

The cold fire of the secluded spring suddenly subsided, transforming into a thin, icy blue film that enveloped the alchemy furnace.

The alchemy furnace shook violently, and a five-colored halo appeared on the furnace lid.

Gold, cyan, blue, red, and yellow—five colors flow and revolve endlessly.

Om-!

As the alchemy furnace emitted a soft hum, the lid opened by itself.

Five streams of light flew out from it, swirling and dancing in the alchemy room.

Each streak of light is a pill.

The pill was crystal clear, with five-colored patterns flowing on its surface, and it emitted a rich medicinal fragrance.

"It's done!"

Luo Fan's eyes lit up, and with a wave of his hand, five pills flew into his hand.

It feels warm to the touch, and its medicinal properties are potent.

"As expected, they are mid-grade Xuan-level... and five of them!"

For ordinary alchemists, producing even one Xuan-grade pill in a single batch is already considered a rare feat.

He produced five pieces in one batch, all of which were of medium quality.

He put the pills into a jade bottle, leaving only one in his hand. Just as he was about to get up, he seemed to realize something.

Outside the alchemy room.

A white figure lingered under the moonlight.

She looked at the lights in the alchemy room, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her steps faltered.

"Shall we go in?"

Bai Jie bit her lip, struggling internally.

What should we say when we go in?

A lone man and woman, in the dead of night, even if they open their mouths, it might not be the one who speaks.

Moreover, her statement during the day that she would deal with Luo Fan later was just a joke.

If I really go in, I might actually end up in jail, and who knows who'll get the upper hand...

Forget it, let's go back.

"Senior sister, why are you leaving so soon after arriving?"

The laughing voice sounded behind her.

Before Bai Jie could react, she was hugged from behind by those arms.

Luo Fan's presence was right beside my ear.

"You...let go..."

Bai Jie's ears burned, and she tried to break free, but those arms only held her tighter.

"Senior sister, are you here to fulfill your promise?"

Luo Fan chuckled softly in her ear, his warm breath brushing against her neck.

"No, no, that's not it!"

She said one thing but meant another, and it seemed that even her long, slender legs, which were supporting her body, went limp.

"But I remember my promise to my senior sister."

Luo Fan smiled, released his grip, and turned to face her, holding a pill in his hand.

"This is…?"

Bai Jie looked at the pill, on which the power of the five elements flowed.

A look of surprise flashed in her eyes. "You actually managed to refine it?!"

This is the closely guarded secret of the Five Elements Alchemy Sect, and even the foundation upon which that ancient sect stood.

Although Luo Fan obtained the Five Elements Pill Sect's inheritance in that secret realm in the Black Wind Mountains.

However, this kind of elixir cannot be successfully refined simply by having a lineage.

She has no knowledge of alchemy, so the difficulty is unimaginable, as this is a pill that can transform one's physical constitution.

"Want to give it a try?"

Luo Fan handed the pill to her.

Bai Jie smiled gently, "There won't be any side effects, will there?"

Every time she took his pills, she would think of that night on Danfeng when things took an unexpected turn.

Unlike that time.

In less than a month, he actually managed to reach a level comparable to hers.

"With me here, what's there to be afraid of?"

Luo Fan patted his chest, "My understanding of alchemy has taken another step forward, and I can now control it with ease."

It's impossible to control things at will; it's impossible in this lifetime.

As long as he remains a heaven-defying and immoral being, as long as he still uses the Great Dao Furnace.

However, compared to the side effects, it's more important to get Bai Jie to take the pill first.

As for side effects, with him around, there won't be any surprises.

"Look at you, so capable. Some people can't even control themselves."

Bai Jie tilted her head.

After saying that, she chuckled, her delicate face blushing slightly in the moonlight.

"Senior sister, you've gone astray."

Luo Fan chuckled, "The only one who can prevent me from controlling myself is you."

He could easily understand the implication in Bai Jie's words, but he hadn't expected the girl to be so bold.

"Pah, who would believe your nonsense?"

She rolled her eyes. "I can tell you're really interested in Senior Sister Xiong and Senior Sister Lu. You keep calling them 'fairy sisters,' so affectionate."

"What did you say, senior sister? Intimately?"

Luo Fan cleared his throat, grinning mischievously, "No problem, leave it to me!"

But before he could finish speaking, he started wailing, clearly because Bai Jie had grabbed his ear.

Looking at his exaggerated appearance, Bai Jie couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, then took the pill and swallowed it.

The power of the five elements circulated within her body, cleansing her meridians and purifying her bones.

Bai Jie gave a soft hum, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

She originally only had the Water Spirit Root, which was a Heaven-rank top-grade; the other four Spirit Roots were only Earth-rank.

Under the influence of the Five Elements Creation Pill, the four spiritual roots are undergoing a transformation.

Middle-grade Earth Rank, Upper-grade Earth Rank, Top-grade Earth Rank... In the end, it stopped at Lower-grade Heaven Rank.

This is not the end; there is still some power left, but the remaining medicinal power needs to be refined by oneself.

"Xiao Fan, I...I'm leaving now..."

Bai Jie looked up and saw Luo Fan staring at her; her heart pounded even harder.

They were about to flee in disarray.

Before she could do anything, she gasped in surprise as she was swept into his arms.

When I looked up again, I saw that smiling face.

"What...do you want to do?"

Bai Jie avoided eye contact, not daring to meet Luo Fan's gaze.

Luo Fan's smile widened even more. "I'll go in and help you refine the medicinal power."

Without a word, Luo Fan carried her into the alchemy room, and the door slowly closed.

Moonlight streamed through the window, illuminating two intertwined silhouettes on the wall.

And, a barely perceptible breathing rhythm.

……

The next day.

The first rays of morning sunlight streamed through the window into the meditation room.

Bai Jie was the first to open her eyes. She was lying on a soft couch, covered with a thin blanket.

Beside her was Luo Fan's sleeping profile.

She gently lifted the blanket, sat up to check her body, and a look of surprise flashed across her face again.

After last night's cultivation, her four spiritual roots have been upgraded to the middle grade of the Heavenly Rank.

His cultivation level also broke through from the sixth level of Foundation Establishment to the seventh level.

"You little devil...you got away with it again."

Her gaze towards Luo Fan was full of tenderness, as memories of the past came flooding back.

Last night's events also surfaced in my mind, from the initial shyness to the subsequent surrender...

There's also a... embarrassing, lingering taste.

She couldn't tell whether she was fulfilling her duties as a partner or simply enjoying the pleasures of the relationship.

She quietly got out of bed, dressed, and looked back one last time before leaving.

Luo Fan was still fast asleep, his breathing steady.

Boo!

She kissed Luo Fan, smiled, and turned to leave gracefully.

Little did she know that Luo Fan had already opened his eyes and was watching her flee like a thief.

"What a refreshing day!"

He sat up, stretched, and felt his spiritual energy flowing through his body, several times stronger than before.

"Peak of the sixth level of Foundation Establishment."

He looked inward at his dantian, a thoughtful expression flashing in his eyes.

Last night's dual cultivation not only helped Bai Jie refine the medicinal power, but also significantly improved his own cultivation level.

But not enough.

"I'm going to the Zhengyang Sect in five days. My current cultivation level is probably not enough."

The Zhengyang Sect's martial arts tournament will bring together the most outstanding talents from all sects, promising a fierce and intense battle.

He needs to improve his strength before the martial arts competition.

Luo Fan took out a jade slip with four characters engraved on it.

Ten Thousand Swords Return to Their Origin.

This was another inheritance he received on the tenth floor of the Sword Stele Tower, besides the herb field.

This legacy comes from those two Wood Spirit clans.

It was entrusted to them for safekeeping by the founder of the Medicine Peak, Master Baicao Zhenren.

It's a pity that it's an incomplete sword technique; if it could be restored, it would definitely be a top-tier Heaven-level skill.

Even so, its current rank is still comparable to the lower-grade Heaven Rank.

With his current strength, cultivating to the upper level of the Earth Rank is his limit; anything higher would be difficult to control.

Luo Fan took a breath and continued reading the contents.

"All swords return to their origin, the body is the sword, the heart is the sheath, and all swords are contained within one body."

"If one can master this technique, one can condense the power of ten thousand swords and slay all evil spirits in the world."

"However, this method is dangerous. If one is not careful, the sword energy will backfire and all the meridians will be severed."

Luo Fan frowned, weighing the options carefully.

So what if it's dangerous?

How can you become stronger without taking risks?

He ultimately decided to force himself to practice this method, as it would become another trump card for saving his life in the future.