Chapter 5: Refining Elixirs

Moreover, there are several rare herbs that cannot be easily found even if one goes to Langshi Mountain to collect them, and purchasing them at the local apothecary would also require several taels of silver

Indeed, it is precisely this that allows Du Feiyun, with merely the strength of the Refining Body Stage, to refine elixirs. Moreover, he is able to multitask, cultivating while refining medicine, without any mishaps occurring.

It was originally stated that only cultivators who have reached the Innate stage can stimulate the vigorous primordial energy within their bodies to surge outward, forming primordial true fire for the purpose of refining elixirs.

In fact, what Du Feiyun does not know is that alchemists are extremely rare in this world. Moreover, even a qualified alchemist has a high failure rate in potion-making. Out of ten attempts at alchemy, there will generally be seven or eight failures, with only two or three successes.

"Oh no, could it be that my first attempt at alchemy is going to fail?" Du Feiyun's expression was somewhat grim; after all, he had spent half a day meticulously searching for these materials. If this attempt were to fail, it would be quite difficult to gather them again.

A quarter of an hour passed quickly, and the originally weak primordial energy within Du Feiyun was soon depleted, with the output of primordial energy becoming increasingly feeble, gradually dwindling to less than the thickness of a hair

After consumption, individuals who are unable to cultivate can have their meridians transformed and expanded, thus enabling them to embark on the path of cultivation. Those who have already cultivated can enhance the resilience of their muscles and meridians, allowing for a more rapid advancement in strength.

Capturing this glimmer of hope, Du Feiyun boldly attempted it, and the result was naturally exhilarating. He discovered that he could indeed mobilize the elemental energy within him and channel it through his right arm to the base of the Nine Dragons Cauldron, which was inscribed with countless profound trajectories and patterns.

However, fortunately, Du Feiyun, having lived two lives, possesses a resolute and resilient spirit. Although he is divided in his focus, he is still able to maintain a clear mind and has not succumbed to confusion.

The jade tablet clearly states that the path of cultivation requires a gradual approach, with daily diligent practice, breathing exercises to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and refining oneself. This method of enhancing one's strength is the most solid and stable.

Originally, one needed to reach the innate stage to refine elixirs, yet he possessed only the strength of the body refining stage, and he was still able to refine pills; the excitement in his heart was beyond imagination

As a cultivator, Du Feiyun naturally understood this principle, yet at this moment, he was still unreservedly channeling his internal energy continuously into the bottom of the Nine-Dragon Cauldron. All of this was because he was preparing to refine elixirs

Although taking elixirs can lead to rapid progress, it may result in an unstable foundation, and in severe cases, there is a risk of falling into evil and self-destructing one's cultivation

His strength is only at the fourth level of the Body Refinement Stage, and the elemental energy accumulated within him is quite weak, flowing outward like strands of hair. It would be exhausted in at most half an hour. Once the elemental energy within his body is depleted, he will become extremely weak, and it would take at least ten days to half a month of arduous cultivation to recover.

Transcendental Transformation Pill

Just as he set down his bowl, Du Feiyun hurriedly left the dining table, ran to the woodshed in the courtyard where miscellaneous items were piled up, and rummaged through many dried herbs. After that, he mysteriously carried these herbs back into the room and closed the door, never to come out again

With Du Feiyun's strength at the Body Refinement Stage, even if he were to unleash all of his life force, he would still be far from reaching the level of condensing true fire from life force. The true fire within the Nine Dragons Cauldron is actually formed from the life force absorbed and condensed by the cauldron itself; Du Feiyun only needs to guide and manipulate it with a slight amount of life force.

Typically, practitioners in the Body Refinement and Qi Refinement stages who wish to rapidly enhance their strength will opt to consume potent medicinal substances or rare natural treasures, such as decades-old He Shou Wu, century-old ginseng, and so forth

Although he did not understand why he, with his Body Refinement stage strength, could refine pills, he knew that this small cauldron must possess some extraordinarily magical effects, allowing him to accomplish what could only be achieved by cultivators at the Innate stage.

Golden thread mushroom 1 qian, seven-colored flower 2 qian, silver moon fruit 1 qian, five-leaf calamus 1 qian

The jade tablet records that practitioners who consume elixirs can achieve clarity and immortality, and those who take them for an extended period may attain eternal life

In the quiet and dimly lit room, a small oil lamp emitted a warm yellow glow. Du Feiyun was sitting cross-legged on the bed, one hand resting on his leg while the other supported the bottom of the Nine-Dragon Cauldron, which floated in front of him. On one side of the bed, a low table was adorned with numerous herbs that had been finely chopped.

His right hand remained motionless against the bottom of the small cauldron, channeling vital energy into it, while his left hand swiftly lifted the octagonal lid of the Nine-Dragon Cauldron, releasing a wave of warm yet calm energy that rose from within the cauldron

As the saying goes, hard work pays off for those who are diligent. After a thorough search and careful review, Du Feiyun finally found a suitable elixir for himself among the countless formulas.

This is the most basic type of elixir recorded among the tens of thousands of formulas in the Lie Mountain Pharmacopoeia, suitable for all practitioners below the innate realm, and even ordinary people who have never embarked on the path of cultivation can consume it without fear of harm

However, just this afternoon, after carefully reading and comprehending the alchemical techniques recorded in the jade tablet, he ultimately keenly discovered that if he attempted to use the alchemical secret methods documented in the Lianshan Pharmacopoeia, he could also employ the secret methods from the Lianshan Pharmacopoeia to externalize and output the primordial energy within his body, thereby meeting the basic conditions for refining elixirs

Yes, indeed, he is indeed preparing to refine elixirs

Although he does not dare to aspire to transparency, immortality, or eternal life for the time being, he understands one principle: if he can refine a pill and consume it, he will undoubtedly be able to rapidly enhance his strength. With formidable power, he will no longer have to fear the retaliation from the Qin family and will be able to protect himself and his loved ones

Having proven the feasibility of alchemy, Du Feiyun was naturally eager to conduct an experiment. He meticulously perused the Lushan Pharmacopoeia, seeking to identify a type of elixir suitable for his own refinement and consumption

For an entire afternoon, Du Feiyun remained in his room without appearing, only finally emerging when it was time for dinner

Time quietly passed, and Du Feiyun remained anxiously focused on everything within the small cauldron, constantly speculating whether the refinement would be successful, while not daring to cease the input of his elemental energy.

His left hand shot out like lightning, swiftly placing each of the herbal powders arranged on the table into the cauldron in perfect order without the slightest error

The efficacy of the elixir is aptly named; whether for cultivators or ordinary individuals, after consuming this transformative pill, they will quickly experience the cleansing of their meridians, the strengthening of their muscles and bones, and the refining of their fascia and marrow.

However, what Du Feiyun urgently needs now is to rapidly enhance his cultivation level in a short period of time Only by possessing sufficiently strong power can he protect himself and his loved ones Therefore, when he learned that he could also refine pills, the joy and excitement he felt were incredibly intense

Since the primordial energy is scarce, I will cultivate while absorbing spiritual energy to transform it into primordial energy, and at the same time refine medicine! A thought suddenly struck Du Feiyun, as if guided by some unseen force. Without hesitation, he closed his eyes, focused his mind, and entered a state of cultivation while continuing to channel primordial energy into the small cauldron

This idea can hardly be described as anything but bold! If it were any experienced practitioner, they would absolutely not dare to attempt this lightly. The outcome of such divided attention would either be a disruption of the primordial energy, leading to damage to the meridians, or a shock to the internal organs, resulting in severe injury; it is indeed fraught with peril.

Upon witnessing this scene, Du Shi raised an eyebrow, unable to fathom what this young man was up to. Du Wanqing, who had been distracted, also noticed Du Feiyun's unusual behavior. The two of them exchanged puzzled glances, both at a loss for understanding.

As he continued to channel his primordial energy into the Nine-Dragon Cauldron, the temperature within had risen to an appropriate level, and he knew it was time to begin

Subsequently, an even more astonishing event occurred. He discovered that when his primordial energy was infused into the palm-sized base at the bottom of the Nine-Dragon Cauldron, the cauldron actually exhibited a subtle change in relation to the book. The nine vividly carved black dragons on the cauldron became increasingly animated, and the temperature inside the cauldron was gradually rising

Reciting the quantities and order of the herbs recorded in the elixir formula, Du Feiyun quickly placed all the materials for refining the Transcendental Transformation Elixir into the cauldron, then closed the lid and continued to channel his vital energy into the small cauldron

Only cultivators at the innate stage or above are capable of refining elixirs, and the elixirs produced are intended for powerful cultivators. As for those at the body refining stage and the qi refining stage, they likely do not have the qualifications to consume such miraculous elixirs

At this moment, the Nine-Dragon Cauldron has surprisingly grown to nearly twice its size since its appearance at noon, standing a full foot tall. The nine vividly lifelike black dragons intricately carved on the cauldron are also becoming increasingly clear and dynamic

Moreover, he gradually discovered a problem: this Nine-Dragon Cauldron seemed to inherently contain boundless vital energy, which could be condensed into true fire of vital force through certain special methods. The vital force he emitted actually only served the purpose of manipulation and guidance, thus the consumption was not substantial.

Only a low-level cultivator like Du Feiyun, who is both ignorant and fearless, would suddenly come up with such an idea and take such action

Du Feiyun held his breath and focused intently on the Nine-Dragon Cauldron, while his right hand, supporting the base of the cauldron, continuously channeled the vital energy from within his body.

Everything, while attributing the miraculous and powerful effects of the Nine Dragons Cauldron, can only be said to reflect Du Feiyun's remarkable luck

Although this was his first attempt at alchemy, he had already memorized the section on alchemical secrets recorded in the Lushan Herbal. While reciting the alchemical formula, he diligently executed each step with care.