On the surface, there was only a single word difference between elixir refinement and weapon refinement. However, in reality, there was a huge difference.
Weapon refinement had an extremely high requirement for the level of the spirit fire.
The higher the level of the spirit fire, the higher the efficiency and the better the effects of refining the impurities in the spirit materials.
However, elixir refinement was different.
Elixir refinement placed more emphasis on the control of the spirit fire.
That was because spirit herbs were different from spirit materials like iron ores and had extremely low ignition points. Even a Level 1 Spirit Fire could refine most of the spirit herbs.
In elixir refinement, there were two refinements that required an extremely precise control of the temperature of the spirit fire.
If the temperature was too high, it would be easy to burn the spirit herbs to ashes.
If the temperature was too low, the essence of the spirit herbs could not be extracted.
Even though elixir refinement did not require spirit gathering, it required an extremely deep understanding of thousands of spirit herbs.
The higher the level of the elixir, the more complicated the recipe and the more things one would have to remember. True top Elixir Refinement Grandmasters would even have to memorize billions of spirit herbs.
On the empty ground, the Elixir Refinement Master from True Fire Elixir Workshop, He Xing, had already cultivated a Level 2 Spirit Fire and was rather proficient in controlling flames.
Although Su Xiaoning had only cultivated a Level 1 Spirit Fire, she was not weaker than her opponent in terms of temperature control.
Both of them were refining the most common Spirit Recovery Elixir.
Spirit Recovery Elixirs were used to recover spirit energy. There were three types of Spirit Recovery Elixirs: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. Naturally, there was a huge difference in their effects.
Both of them were refining Grade 2 Spirit Recovery Elixirs and there were as many as 28 types of spirit herbs in the recipe!
There could not be any mistakes in the refinement of any of those 28 herbs or the elixir formation would definitely fail in the end.
He Xing's elixir refinement technique was clearly better.
However, that person's gaze was extremely evil and would drift towards Su Xiaoning from time to time, scanning her from head to toe with a bold gaze.
Su Zimo narrowed his eyes and a killing intent flashed through them.
Sensing it, Nien Qi looked at Su Zimo in surprise before looking at Su Xiaoning on the empty ground with a thoughtful expression.
"This He Xing's elixir refinement technique is decent but his methods are somewhat despicable."
A cultivator in the crowd muttered.
Another person covered the former's mouth hurriedly. "Shh, softer! You might get into trouble!"
Onlookers see things more clearly.
Most cultivators could tell that He Xing's intention of giving Su Xiaoning such a look during the elixir refinement process was obvious – he was trying to disrupt Su Xiaoning's mind!
During the process of refining pills, the greatest taboo was to be distracted.
Regardless of whether it was refining or condensing the pill, the slightest fluctuation in his mind would result in failure.
On the other hand, Su Xiaoning ignored He Xing's provocation. She concentrated on refining the herbs in her hands. She was serious, cautious, and careful. The concentration in her eyes was moving.
To everyone, Su Xiaoning's alchemy skills were clearly not as brilliant as He Xing's.
However, this level of focus was countless times stronger than He Xing's!
Su Zimo nodded inwardly, feeling rather gratified.
"What grudges do these two have? Why are they fighting here?"
Su Zimo looked at a cultivator beside him and asked in a low voice.
That person said, "Actually, it's not a big deal. I heard that it's because of an alchemy furnace. This female cultivator from Azure Frost Sect took a liking to it first and had already paid the spirit stones. However, He Xing caught sight of it and wanted to pay double the spirit stones for the furnace. The female cultivator refused and that's how a grudge was formed. "
"Later on, He Xing caused trouble for the female cultivator multiple times. The female cultivator couldn't take it anymore and decided to have an alchemy battle with this person. "
Su Zimo frowned. "That woman is an Elixir Refinement Master from Azure Frost Elixir Workshop. Are the other cultivators going to allow their fellow sect members to be bullied by True Fire Elixir Workshop?"
"I don't know about that."
That person shook his head. "However, this He Xing has a strong background. He's the Elixir Refinement Master with the most potential among the younger generation of True Fire Sect. His brother, He Jiang, is extremely strong and is said to be the number one Foundation Establishment Cultivator in True Fire Sect. He's definitely going to enter the top ten of the Spirit Ranking in this sect competition!"
"One of the He brothers is skilled in elixir refinement while the other has terrifying combat strength. They're existences that are revered by many in True Fire Sect. I reckon that the owner of Azure Frost Elixir Workshop is wary of the relationship between the two sects and is unwilling to offend He Xing. "
Su Zimo nodded expressionlessly and no one could tell if he was happy or angry.
In that short period of time, He Xing and Su Xiaoning had already begun the fourth step of elixir refinement, the second refinement.
When He Xing saw that Su Xiaoning was indifferent, his gaze turned even more brazen as he let out a series of strange laughter.
As though she did not hear anything, Su Xiaoning glared at the Elixir Furnace before her. Using the spirit fire to control the temperature of the flames, she refined and purified the impurities in the essence of the herbs bit by bit.
He Xing stood on the spot and laughed maniacally without stopping.
Su Xiaoning did not say anything and merely focused on her elixir refinement. It was as though she had forgotten about everything and ignored everyone around her, immersing herself in her elixir refinement.
It was clear who was superior!
In terms of elixir refinement techniques, He Xing was slightly stronger than Su Xiaoning.
However, at that moment, in the eyes of everyone, He Xing was like a clown.
The warm sunlight shone on the woman's body and there seemed to be a rainbow of colors behind her.
A thin layer of sweat appeared on the tip of the woman's nose and forehead, shining brightly and flawlessly.
At that moment, a thought flashed through everyone's minds.
This was elixir refinement.
This was how Elixir Refinement Masters should be.
In the hands of this woman, elixir refinement seemed to have a soul and life.
She was not refining elixirs, but nurturing a new life.
Looking at the woman's elixir refinement, everyone felt inexplicably touched. They could not help but immerse themselves in the world of Elixir Refinement Masters and witness the birth of a new life.
At that moment, Su Zimo smiled.
He was smiling happily.
Xiaoning had finally found her own path.
Su Zimo had dabbled in elixir refinement as well and had even obtained the number one position of Misty Peak's Elixir Peak back then.
However, at that moment, he could not help but admit that he was far inferior to his sister in terms of elixir refinement!
What he knew was merely the surface of elixir refinement.
However, what Xiaoning knew was the true essence of elixir refinement!
Gradually, an invisible aura began to form around Su Xiaoning, growing stronger and stronger.
This was the aura of a top-tier Elixir Refinement Master!
He Xing's expression changed.
Under the suppression of Su Xiaoning's aura, his heart was in a mess and the flames flickered, nearly incinerating the essence of the herbs in the Elixir Furnace!
Taking a deep breath of air, He Xing composed himself and focused on elixir refinement.
However, it was already too late.
Su Xiaoning was the first to complete the second refinement!
A rich medicinal fragrance wafted out of the Elixir Furnace. When everyone sniffed it, they felt invigorated and the spirit energy in their bodies stirred.
Su Xiaoning closed her eyes and adjusted her breathing for a moment. When she opened them again, her gaze was resolute as she began elixir refinement.
At that moment, He Xing had just completed his second refinement.
Although there was a medicinal fragrance wafting out of He Xing's Elixir Furnace as well, it was faintly discernible and everyone did not feel anything when they sniffed it.
If nothing went wrong, the quality of Su Xiaoning's elixir would definitely be better than He Xing's elixir after the refinement!
Through the medicinal fragrance, the surrounding Elixir Refinement Masters could vaguely tell that Su Xiaoning's elixir might even be able to refine a perfect elixir with five elixir patterns!
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