"Not bad!"
"Meng Yan's technique has already reached perfection!"
"Indeed. If I can see the flaws in his technique, I will twist my head off!"
...
As Zhang Xuan observed, the gazes of the other apothecaries were also focused on Meng Yan. They nodded as they observed.
They could see through the other party's technique, and they had used it before, so it wasn't too uncommon.
This was precisely the reason why there were fewer flaws. Even they couldn't see anything wrong with the other party's technique. Everything was done strictly according to the rules, and there wasn't the slightest mistake.
"Guild Leader Ouyang, can he... see the flaws in his technique?"
Wen Xue had brought Zhang Xuan over, but she didn't leave. At this moment, she was standing behind Ouyang Cheng, and she couldn't help but ask.
She wasn't even an apprentice yet, so she couldn't understand the many tricks in pill forging. She could only hope that the guild leader before her could see something.
"Flaws?" Ouyang Cheng shook his head. "Honestly speaking, Meng Yan's technique has been used for more than three hundred years, and countless people have used it before. Even if there were any mistakes, they would have been corrected long ago. In any case, given my standards, I can't see anything!"
"You can't see anything?"
Wen Xue covered her mouth.
Ouyang Cheng was the most skilled apothecary in Tianxuan Kingdom's Apothecary Guild, and he had reached 1-star intermediate stage. Even he couldn't see anything, so how could Zhang Xuan, who had just become an apprentice, see through it?
Hu!
After an unknown period of time, the pill flame weakened. Grabbing the cauldron, the cauldron opened, and a medicinal fragrance gushed out.
Pill formation!
Meng Yan pinched lightly and took out three pills from the cauldron. They were the size of longans, and every single one of them was round and full, carrying a unique luster.
"Good, good, as expected of Apothecary Meng Yan. Not only did he form the pills, he even reached the level of Fullness. Incredible, incredible!"
Looking at the pills in his palm, everyone couldn't help but be impressed.
Based on the medicinal effects and appearance of the pills, they could be divided into four grades, Formation, Fullness, Perfection, and Pill Veins.
For most 1-star primary apothecaries, it was already considered good to be able to form a grade-1 pill. Reaching the level of Fullness was already an exceptional feat.
"Hmph, lad, I have already finished forging the pills. Tell me, what technique did I use and what flaws are there?"
Meng Yan returned to his chair and looked coldly at Zhang Xuan.
Hearing his words, the others also turned their gazes over. They wanted to see what shocking words this arrogant brat would say.
He thought that this guy would open his mouth directly, but he saw that his eyes were tilted 45 degrees, and there was a faint sadness on his face. He slowly shook his head and sighed, "Sigh!"
"If you have something to say, say it quickly!"
Seeing that this kid was still acting tough, Meng Yan was so angry that he clenched his fist and slammed it on the table in front of him.
Bang!
His strength was immense, and he was enraged. Cracks immediately appeared on the table, as if it would break apart at any moment.
"Since you don't think it's embarrassing, I'll start!"
Seeing that the time was right, Zhang Xuan lowered his head and looked at Zhang Xuan. "If I'm not mistaken, you're concocting the Tranquil Heart Pill commonly used by martial artists, right?"
"Not bad!"
Meng Yan nodded.
As long as one was an alchemist, it would be easy for them to tell what kind of pill it was.
"The technique is the 'Ten Styles of Still Water'!" Zhang Xuan continued.
"This … Not bad! It's the 'Ten Styles of Still Water'. This technique is the best for concocting the Tranquil Heart Pill. It's nothing much that you were able to tell! "
Not expecting the other party to be able to identify it so easily, Meng Yan was slightly taken aback, but he didn't think too much of it.
The 'Ten Styles of Still Water' was a unique technique used to concoct the Tranquil Heart Pill. It was said that an alchemist created it when he was observing the lake by a mountain stream. The entire technique was exquisite and tranquil, and there weren't too many violent ripples. It was as if a tranquil stream was flowing slowly. When used to concoct the Tranquil Heart Pill, it complemented each other, making it easy for one to form a pill.
It wasn't surprising that Meng Yan was able to tell that the pill he was concocting was the 'Ten Styles of Still Water'.
"It's nothing much, but it's a pity that the 'Ten Styles of Still Water' has been changed beyond recognition by you. It has already lost its original meaning!" Zhang Xuan waved his hand and said sternly.
"Changed beyond recognition? Bullsh * t! If it was changed beyond recognition, how could I have concocted a Tranquil Heart Pill, let alone a Satiation tier one at that? "
Meng Yan harrumphed.
"Since you don't believe me, I'll tell you about it!" Zhang Xuan walked forward and pinched the pill in his hand. Then, he scanned the surroundings and asked, "Who can tell me what is the effect of this pill?"
"Tranquil Heart Pill is a grade-1 pill. It can help a cultivator to calm their mind and prevent their thoughts from wandering. A pill of this tier is effective even for experts below Fighter 8-dan Zongshi realm. It is one of the best selling pills in the guild!"
Wen Xue said.
She was an attendant in the guild and sold all kinds of pills. Thus, she had a deep understanding of the Tranquil Heart Pill.
"That's right. This pill can help a cultivator to calm their mind!" Zhang Xuan nodded his head in satisfaction. "It's a pity that the pill forged by Apothecary Meng Yan doesn't have such an effect! Not only so, if it were to be consumed by someone, one's cultivation might go berserk! "
"You're spouting nonsense …"
Meng Yan's face darkened.
The other party was openly doubting his pill. This was equivalent to slapping his face.
"You don't have to be in a hurry to explain yourself. Let me finish my words first!" Ignoring the other party's roar, Zhang Xuan chuckled lightly and continued, "If this pill was forged by Apothecary Meng Yan yesterday, I wouldn't have said those words. However, it's a pity that it wasn't forged yesterday but today. This pill is destined to be a failure!"
"Yesterday? Today? "
"What's the difference?"
"Lad, speak clearly. Don't try to mystify things!"
…
Hearing Zhang Xuan's words, the crowd was at a loss and they couldn't help but shout.
"I'll explain it to you all! Forging pills isn't just about one's technique and skill. More importantly, it requires one's mind! Only by infusing one's mind into the pill can the medicinal effect of the pill be higher! Tranquil Heart Pill requires one's mind to be at peace before one can forge it to perfection! I believe that everyone has seen it for themselves. Apothecary Meng Yan has a fiery temper and a single word from him can ignite his anger. How could he possibly forge a Tranquil Heart Pill that can calm one's mind? "
As Zhang Xuan spoke, he lightly touched the table in front of Meng Yan.
A crack had appeared on the table due to the other party's punch. At this moment, unable to withstand the pressure, it shattered on the spot.
Upon seeing this sight, the crowd shuddered.
That was indeed the case. Pill forging had a lot to do with one's state of mind. It was indeed inappropriate for one to forge a Tranquil Heart Pill under such irritable circumstances.
"Of course, irritable temperament isn't enough to ruin the pill. More importantly … Apothecary Meng Yan carries killing intent. If I'm not mistaken, he should have killed someone this morning. Furthermore, there's resentment in his aura. He must have been betrayed by one of his trusted aides. Even though it's only a sliver of resentment and killing intent infused into the Tranquil Heart Pill, to the cultivator who consumes it, it's a severe blow. It's very easy for one's cultivation to go berserk, resulting in fatal injuries!"
Zhang Xuan.
"You … You …"
Meng Yan's body swayed. As though he had seen a ghost, his face turned ghastly pale.
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