He glanced at the alchemy furnace and saw the situation inside clearly with the Omniscient Mirror.
The flowing spring water had turned black, and the four spirit herbs had turned into a medicinal liquid that emitted a strong medicinal smell.
It was almost impossible to smell a fragrance amidst the strong medicinal smell. His sense of smell was superhuman due to the All-Seeing Scripture, so he could distinguish every smell. Unfortunately, the Muscle Gaining Pill could not be distinguished by its fragrance.
After flipping through the two books, he stared at the alchemy furnace attentively to observe the slight changes that occurred.
Time passed unknowingly, and an hour later, Ni Hong walked over and sat on the cattail hassock next to him. He stared at the alchemy furnace.
Chu Li closed his eyes and breathed slowly as if he was meditating.
Ni Hong glanced at him and scoffed. He was really patient to be able to meditate at a time like this.
Chu Li suddenly opened his eyes and quickly scooped some water under the alchemy furnace to extinguish the fire. He then scooped some more water and poured it on the alchemy furnace. White steam instantly rose and seeped into the roof. Amidst the strong medicinal smell, there was a faint fragrance.
Chu Li smiled and looked at Ni Hong. "Elder Ni, the pills are done!"
Ni Hong frowned at him. "Have you refined pills before?"
"No." Chu Li shook his head.
Ni Hong scoffed and watched as Chu Li poured a few more drops of water on the alchemy furnace. When the alchemy furnace was opened, the fragrance assailed his nostrils.
Chu Li beamed with joy. "So, this is the completion of the pill, right?"
"That's right!" Ni Hong scoffed.
He could refine the Muscle Gaining Pill with his eyes closed and would never fail. However, it was Zhao Dahe's first time refining pills, yet he managed to seize the fleeting opportunity. It could only be said that he was gifted and was a natural Pill-refining Master.
Chu Li reached out and dug into his palm. There was a thick ointment in his palm that looked like the snowflake ointment in the future. He smelled it and smiled. "This is the Muscle Gaining Pill!"
The so-called spirit pills were usually in the form of ointment after they were refined. They were then kneaded into pills and sealed with beeswax. The ointment looked no different from steaming herbal juice until it was half-dry, but there was a qualitative difference.
"Not bad, make another batch!" Ni Hong scoffed.
Zhu Suifeng came over too. He took the tools to remove the Muscle Gaining Pills and quickly cleaned the alchemy furnace.
Chu Li continued to refine pills.
Two hours later, Chu Li once again used water to extinguish the fire and cool the alchemy furnace. Another batch of Muscle Gaining Pills was made.
"Alright, let's make something more complicated, like the Fortifying Pill," said Ni Hong.
Zhu Suifeng took out another basket of Spirit Herbs. Chu Li followed the instructions of the Treasured Pill Scripture and threw in ten different types of Spirit Herbs. Then, he increased the fire. This time, it took four hours. Once again, he controlled the heat precisely.
Through the observation of the Omniscient Mirror, he could clearly see the fusion process of the spirit herbs. They were initially fighting on their own, but they eventually merged into one. Everything was clearly displayed before his eyes.
The moment they merged into one, they had to cease fire. Chu Li admired the Pill-refining Master for being able to grasp this moment even without the Omniscient Mirror.
Ni Hong looked at Ou Yangming strangely after the Vitality Fortification Pills were produced.
Chu Li smiled. "Elder Ni, it's just a feeling. I felt that they had succeeded, but I didn't expect them to actually succeed!"
"Good fella, God is really unfair!" Ni Hong scoffed.
Zhao Dahe was a prodigy in martial arts and was now the number one disciple of the First Peak. He was also a prodigy in planting Spirit Herbs. Unexpectedly, he was also a prodigy in alchemy. Apart from his ugly appearance, he was truly a God's favored one!
At that moment, footsteps were heard, and a gentle female voice was heard. "Is Senior Brother Ni here?"
"Come in!" Ni Hong yelled.
Soon, a graceful woman dressed in white entered. Her figure fluttered as she approached.
Chu Li was surprised. "Senior Sister Li!"
It was Li Ruolan.
Li Ruolan was still as beautiful as ever. Her bright eyes were charming and alluring.
She chuckled and fist saluted. "Senior Brother Ni, sorry to disturb you."
"Junior Sister Li, why are you here?" Ni Hong was surprised. "You're a distinguished person."
Li Ruolan chuckled. "How am I a distinguished person? I'm here to look for Junior Brother Zhao Dahe."
"I was about to report to the Saint. Assign Zhao Dahe to the herbalist hall," Ni Hong quickly said. "We need such manpower."
Li Ruolan looked at him in surprise.
"He's a genius in alchemy," Ni Hong praised. "He's shockingly talented."
Li Ruolan shook her head. "I'm bringing Zhao Dahe with me this time."
"What's going on?" Ni Hong asked.
Li Ruolan explained, "His cultivation level is high enough to leave the peak and enter the world. I'm bringing him with me this time to help me. He won't be staying at the First Peak forever."
"He's going to enter the world so soon?" Ni Hong frowned. "Aren't you spoiling things through excessive enthusiasm?"
"He can handle it." Li Ruolan chuckled. "Don't worry, Senior Brother Ni. If he likes alchemy, he can come over when he's free."
"Sigh." Ni Hong shook his head. "Once he enters the world, he won't be able to focus on alchemy. Forget it, it's up to you!"
"Junior Brother Zhao, come with me," Li Ruolan said.
Chu Li nodded helplessly and told Ni Hong, "Elder Ni, I'll come back to refine pills."
"You can come anytime!" Ni Hong nodded.
Chu Li brought the Hundred Herb Scripture and the Treasured Pill Scripture out of the cave with Li Ruolan.
It was already evening, and the sun was setting in the west, making her look even more tender and charming, so beautiful that it was indescribable.
"Senior Sister Li, what's the matter?" Chu Li asked.
"I'm going to the Qiu Dynasty. Come with me." Li Ruolan frowned. "He's a bandit who has killed countless people, but he managed to escape to the Qiu Dynasty. I've been ordered to hunt him down!"
"A bandit?" Chu Li asked. "What about the Spirit Medicine Nursery if I leave the mountain?"
"Elder Zhou will take care of it." Li Ruolan explained, "He's the chief of the Sky-Crossing Camp. He's committed all sorts of crimes, including burning, killing, and looting. In the end, he incurred the wrath of the martial arts world. They surrounded the Sky-Crossing Camp but the chief, Zhao Haiyun, managed to escape into the Qiu Dynasty's territory."
"He's a powerful person," Chu Li said.
Li Ruolan nodded slowly. "He's cunning and has outstanding martial arts. That's why I have to do it myself. I reckon that I can't do it alone, so I came to you for help."
Zhao Dahe's cultivation level was high now. His most powerful weapon was the Light Blade. It was an excellent weapon for assassination or pursuit.
"No problem!" Chu Li patted his chest. "I'll definitely destroy this guy!"
"Go back and pack your things. We'll leave immediately," Li Ruolan said.
Chu Li nodded.
He quickly returned to his Spirit Medicine Nursery. Zhou Huang was already waiting there and shoved two bottles of spirit pills into his hands. "Young man, it's not the Great Light Peak at the foot of the mountain. You might lose your life if you're not careful. These spirit pills can save your life. Don't lose them!"
Chu Li took the spirit pills. "Elder Zhou, don't worry. I'm very tough!"
"I'm afraid that you'll think that way!" Zhou Huang said impatiently. "You have to listen to Ruolan. Don't act on your own!"
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