Cultivation: I Forge Immortality with My Spiritual Eyes

Chapter 88 Success

Jiang Yi's expression was serious, his eyes were fixed, and he was completely focused on the alchemy furnace, not daring to be distracted in the slightest.

He made a grasping motion with one hand, using his magic to guide the spiritual flames at the bottom of the furnace from a distance, making them rise and fall, strong and weak, as he pleased.

With his other hand, he would occasionally pick up the prepared spiritual materials, such as a pinch of spiritual rice powder or a pinch of crushed licorice, and put them into the furnace when the time was right.

Each time an ingredient was added, he would quickly turn his attention back to controlling the fire, fearing that if the fire was too strong, all his previous efforts would be wasted.

He was so busy running around in front of the alchemy furnace that he was completely flustered and clumsy, clearly a complete novice who was doing this for the first time.

Little Pear squatted on a stone stool to the side, her big eyes fixed on the alchemy furnace, occasionally licking her beard.

They also secretly hoped that their husbands could cook some delicious food.

Time passed slowly.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn has passed.

Jiang Yi had already put all the spiritual ingredients into the furnace.

He secretly calculated the time, estimating that it was time to use a strong fire to burn the medicine and allow its properties to blend.

With a sudden surge of magical power, the spiritual flames leaped high, engulfing the entire alchemy furnace in a raging inferno.

After burning for a while, a series of crackling sounds suddenly came from the furnace, gradually increasing in speed and frequency.

Jiang Yi frowned, and before he could react, he heard a muffled "bang"!

The stove lid was suddenly flung off, spinning as it crashed into a stone chair in the courtyard.

With a crash, the stone chair shattered into pieces, scattering debris everywhere.

at the same time.

A plume of black smoke shot into the sky, carrying with it a pungent, acrid smell that filled the air and made it impossible for people to open their eyes.

Caught off guard, Jiang Yi instinctively stepped back, his face full of vigilance.

Little Pear was terrified and sprang into the air with a "whoosh".

He darted away in a flash, hid behind a tree and peeked out with half his head, looking around with lingering fear.

After waiting a while longer, and confirming that there was still no further movement.

Jiang Yi frowned and stepped forward, using a spell to extinguish the embers at the bottom of the furnace.

He peered into the furnace and saw only a black, sticky residue stuck to the furnace wall, emitting wisps of smoke and a foul odor.

This batch was clearly a waste.

Jiang Yi frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

Several potential sources of trouble flashed through my mind.

Perhaps the heat was too high, perhaps the ingredients were added incorrectly, or perhaps the heat control was unstable...

Not long after.

He shook his head, came to his senses, made a hand seal, and a ball of clear water appeared out of thin air, which was poured into the furnace to rinse repeatedly.

He scooped up the dark residue and splashed it onto a few old trees in the corner of the yard.

"Meow~ Meow!"

Little Pear strode forward, her big eyes wide open, meowing at the alchemy furnace.

Jiang Yi glared at it and said with a stern face, "What's the panic? Everything is under my control. This is a common occurrence in alchemy. Don't make a fuss."

"Meow?"

Little Pear licked her beard, her eyes filled with suspicion, as if she wanted to mutter something to herself.

Seeing the owner's displeased expression, it wisely shut its mouth, flicked its tail, and ran to the tree to catch birds.

Jiang Yi sighed inwardly, paced around the alchemy furnace a few times, his eyes flickering, his mind racing.

The first defeat was entirely expected.

No matter how gifted someone is, it's impossible to produce a finished product on the first batch.

Moreover, he's a self-taught amateur.

He had anticipated this and quickly adjusted his mindset.

Before long, he regained his confidence and began preparing the spiritual materials with great enthusiasm.

Some were grinding powder, some were soaking, and some were slicing; their movements were much more efficient than before.

Everything was ready quickly. He used magic to ignite the spirit charcoal and began another attempt at alchemy.

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Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

On the path outside the cave, a graceful figure was walking slowly towards them.

Qin Ruyi, dressed in a light-colored long dress, her black hair styled in a flowing cloud bun, stepped lightly up the gentle slope and gently pushed open the courtyard gate.

As soon as I pushed open a crack, a pungent smell of burning wafted out.

She frowned, covered her nose with her sleeve, waved her hand in front of her, and stepped into the courtyard with a furrowed brow.

With a quick glance around, she noticed a stove and an alchemy furnace in the corner of the courtyard.

A figure was guarding the alchemy furnace, busily working up and down.

His white robe was already blackened and stained with soot, his face was covered with streaks of ash, and a few strands of hair were loose, making him look utterly disheveled.

Qin Ruyi stared blankly for a while, then couldn't help but ask, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, what... are you doing?"

Jiang Yi didn't even look up, just waved his hand and said intently, "Fairy Qin, please wait a moment. This batch of pills will be ready soon. Please taste it later."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ruyi frowned, revealing a look of hesitation.

Even if such a pill were given to her for free, she wouldn't dare to take it. What if she got poisoned?

She hesitated, but ultimately didn't say anything hurtful. She just sighed helplessly and quickly returned to her bedroom.

Qin Ruyi breathed a sigh of relief upon returning to her room.

The boudoir was simply and elegantly furnished, complete with a wardrobe and desk, and a faint fragrance wafted in the air.

She walked to the wardrobe, slowly raised her hand, and took off her outer skirt, revealing her fair skin and exquisite figure.

Her jade-like legs were wrapped in black stockings as thin as cicada wings, making them appear even straighter and more shapely.

The cleavage beneath her collarbone was subtly revealed, and a lotus-colored strapless top partially concealed her figure, resembling distant mountains in the clouds.

Qin Ruyi took out a moon-white dress from the wardrobe and was putting it on when she was tidying herself up.

Suddenly, a muffled "boom" was heard outside the door, as if something had exploded.

Startled, she hurriedly tied her sash and rushed out the door, her beautiful eyes fixed on the direction from which the commotion came.

An old tree in the courtyard was broken and its leaves were falling. It had been hit by the flying stove lid, breaking several branches and scattering leaves everywhere.

A thick plume of black smoke rose into the air, its pungent and unpleasant odor carried on the wind.

Qin Ruyi was taken aback by the sight and glanced at Jiang Yi, who was deep in thought with his brows furrowed in front of the alchemy furnace.

Finally, he sighed softly, said nothing more, turned and went inside, closing the door behind him.

Beside the alchemy furnace, Jiang Yi frowned, examining the pile of black residue inside, his face revealing his frustration.

Alchemy is truly no easy task.

I'm following the instructions exactly as they are in the book, so why can't I ever make it?

He shook his head, feeling troubled.

He glanced at the messy yard, picked up the fallen stove lid, cleaned up the residue inside the stove, and tidied up the mess in the yard.

He then moved the alchemy furnace back to the side room, intending to first summarize the lessons learned from the failure and try again another day.

This consumption of spiritual materials without any progress is really unbearable.

We still need to use our brains more.

a long time.

Jiang Yi changed into a clean black shirt, used magic to clean himself of the filth, and then went into the kitchen to cook some food for Xiao Li.

He then returned to his room, sat cross-legged on the water-rich stone, his brows still furrowed, carefully recalling the details of the day's alchemy.

It was getting dark.

The moonlight was like a ribbon, and the starlight filled the sky, reflecting the misty haze, creating a dreamlike scene.

Half a day passed.

Jiang Yi analyzed the gains and losses one by one, and felt that he had benefited greatly. He was certain that things would be much better when he opened the furnace again.

Then I calmed down, stopped thinking about it, and cleared my mind of all distractions.

He took a deep breath, formed hand seals, and began practicing the "Water Evolution True Scripture" breathing exercises.

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Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

These days, Jiang Yi has been ignoring external affairs and focusing solely on cultivation.

They might cultivate their swordsmanship, comprehend magical techniques, or refine elixirs.

My schedule is packed, and I hardly ever leave the house.

Only when Little Pear pesters me so much that I take her to the beach to play for a while and get some fresh air.

Qingluo Island covers a vast area, equivalent to a city in my previous life, and most of it is in the wilderness.

Finding a quiet, secluded place to let loose isn't difficult.

It was noon that day, and the sun was shining brightly.

The sky was clear and blue, a gentle sea breeze was blowing, and the world was relatively peaceful.

A corner of the courtyard.

The flames in the stove were burning brightly, leaping and dancing at the bottom of the furnace.

Jiang Yi stood before the alchemy furnace, his expression unusually focused.

Sometimes he manipulated the spiritual flames to adjust the heat, sometimes he added spiritual materials, secretly calculated the time, and listened intently to the sounds coming from the furnace.

Time passed slowly, and I don't know how much time had gone by.

The flames at the bottom of the furnace were sometimes strong and sometimes small, and the flames rose and fell intermittently.

Contrary to expectations, it did not explode, but instead steadily progressed to the stage of condensing into liquid and solidifying into pill.

a moment.

Jiang Yi's eyes narrowed, and his ten fingers flew as he cast spells toward the alchemy furnace, his expression so solemn that it seemed he was engaged in a magical battle.

A few moments later.

He suddenly clenched his sleeve and extinguished the flames.

He quickly stepped forward, lifted the stove lid, and peered inside with great joy.

A plume of grayish-black smoke rose slowly and drifted away with the wind.

At the bottom of the furnace lay several dark, longan-sized pills, emitting a strange odor.

"this..

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Jiang Yi frowned slightly, scratched his head, and hesitantly reached out to take one out.

After fiddling with it for a while, I hesitated whether to try the saltiness myself.

But after thinking about it, he still didn't dare to take a bite. He glanced around and looked at Xiao Li, who was peeking out from the side with a curious expression.

His eyes flashed, and he handed over the pill: "Little Pear, here, this is a pill that Master refined. How does it taste?"

"Meow~"

Little Pear's eyes lit up, and she ran over excitedly.

Just as it poked its head out, trying to open its mouth to catch it, a pungent odor suddenly rushed into its nostrils!

The fumes made it lean back, sneeze repeatedly, and retreat several steps with a look of disgust on its face.

"Hiss!"

Little Pear glared, turned and ran, darting up an old tree and disappearing into the branches and leaves without a sound.

"Hmph, you run fast enough. Don't ever ask the master for food again."

Jiang Yi muttered a few words in frustration, then took the pill and examined it closely.

After a while.

He frowned slightly, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and his spiritual power rapidly dissipated.

Soon after, a clear understanding welled up in my mind.

[The elixir refined by fire has mixed medicinal properties and is highly toxic; consuming it will harm the body.]

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