Compared to fusing a pill, the method of condensing a pill appeared to be much simpler. Of course, just because it appeared to be easy did not mean that it was similarly easy to do.
The process of condensing a pill tested an alchemist's control over both his Spiritual Strength and flame. His Spiritual Strength was used to condense the medicinal strength of the medicinal pill as well as the temperature of the flame. If there was even the slightest difference during this process, it was possible that all the previous efforts would be wasted.
With the flow of time, the originally fist-sized mottled viscous liquid within the green-gold medicinal cauldron gradually solidified. Finally, it turned into a longan sized pill. Waves of surging energy were occasionally emitted from within it. It collided with the inner walls of the medicinal cauldron and emitted waves of a groaning sound.
The activity on this side was naturally seen by Tian Ying's group. The hearts of the three of them were also filled with doubt. They were true laymen when it came to alchemy. This little activity was really difficult for them to discern anything. Hence, all of their hearts were both shocked and joyful. Their eyes looked at Xiao Yan, who had been seated on the mountain peak for nearly half a year. A worried expression was revealed between their brows.
"This fellow has already been seated there for half a year. I wonder if he has successfully refined the medicinal pill."
The Flame Lion frowned as he stared at Xiao Yan, who was seated in front of the medicinal cauldron on the distant mountain peak. His tone was filled with doubt as he spoke.
"Let's not worry blindly. How can the matters of an alchemist be known by the both of us? He is refining a tier 3 medicinal pill. Even a tier 2 medicinal pill requires a couple of months to refine. How can the time needed to refine a tier 3 medicinal pill be any shorter?"
Xiong Gang by the side displayed an appearance as though he had already expected this. However, from the way he knitted his brows, his heart was not as relaxed as his words.
"Regardless of whether the refinement is successful or not, we cannot easily interfere. We can only wait for him to stop. The matters of an alchemist are indeed not something that we can understand. If he happens to be at a crucial moment and is disturbed by us, we cannot bear this responsibility."
Tian Ying frowned and said in a deep voice. The two people by the side nodded their heads with solemn expressions when they heard this. The Bodhi Returning Pill was a medicinal pill that was refined for Leng Bingshuang. Before ensuring that the medicinal pill was refined, they would not dare to randomly intervene. Once something happened, even if Xiao Yan did not find trouble with them, Leng Bingshuang would definitely not let them off easily. They were clearly aware of how terrifying that woman was!
"Also, don't forget about that guy. Keep a close eye on him. Xiao Yan has been refining medicine for almost half a year. I think it won't be long before he finishes. We can't let anything happen to him at this time."
"Understood!"
Soon after, Tian Ying's gaze once again landed on Ah Bao. Currently, other than quietly waiting for Xiao Yan's medicinal pill to be refined, the only other thing that they were worried about was Ah Bao.
As the saying goes, time is like flowing water, flowing and never returning. In the blink of an eye, another half a month had passed. The pill forming process was finally completed. The originally uneven surface of the longan sized medicinal pill gradually became smooth and sleek under the 'Heavenly Flame'. The moment the pill forming process was completed, a rich pill fragrance was emitted from the medicinal cauldron and gradually spread in all directions from the mountain peak.
"This is … the pill fragrance!"
"That's right, this is definitely the pill fragrance!"
"The appearance of the pill fragrance means that the refinement of the medicinal pill is gradually coming to an end. The Bodhi Returning Pill is about to be completed!"
On the mountain peak in the distance, Tian Ying's trio were sensitive enough to smell the faint pill fragrance in the air. Immediately, the three of them were wild with joy in their hearts. Once the Bodhi Returning Pill was successfully refined, there was hope that the injuries within Leng Bingshuang's body would recover. At that time, the cold flow that spread out from the interior of Xilin would also be interrupted. This was undoubtedly a good thing for the entire Xilin mountain range.
Xiao Yan's figure was seated cross-legged on the peak of the mountain. Both of his eyes were tightly shut and his brows were tightly knitted. His pale face and bean-sized beads of perspiration on his forehead all described Xiao Yan's current condition.
After nearly half a year of continuous pill refinement, even a rank three alchemist should have reached his limit. However, he had finally reached the most important stage of pill formation.
Pill formation could be said to be important, but it could also be said to be unimportant.
The pill formation stage could be said to be dispensable. Regardless of whether Xiao Yan persevered or not, the Bodhi Returning Pill was considered to have been completed after the pill formation. Even if it did not undergo pill formation, it could still be used.
Of course, even if this was the case, the pill formation process also had its purpose. Pill formation was able to raise the quality of the pill that had already been refined. This step was related to the effect that the pill could unleash.
As an alchemist, he naturally had to pursue perfection. Hence, Xiao Yan did not omit that last step.
It was also because of this that no matter what, Xiao Yan would control the situation within the medicinal cauldron. Regardless of whether it was in terms of Spiritual Strength or the temperature of the flame, Xiao Yan would definitely maintain it in an absolutely stable state.
This was not only for the Icy Spirit Frozen Liquid. At the same time, it was also to prove his ability as a rank three alchemist.
Xiao Yan also wanted to understand just where his true limit was.
Large beads of perspiration had already drenched Xiao Yan's clothes. With the flow of time, Xiao Yan's expression became increasingly pale. The Dou Qi within his body was still wildly being poured into the medicinal cauldron in front of him. Even though there was not much left, Xiao Yan still squeezed every single cell in his body, forcefully extracting energy from within in order to use it for the pill formation of the Bodhi Returning Pill.
At this very moment, the glow on the dark-black Soul Bead in his mind had also gradually dimmed. The originally ink-like dark-black color gradually became grayish. Finally, it actually showed some signs of becoming transparent.
Fortunately, the pill formation process had already ended. The pill formation process did not require too much effort. Within a short few days, the pill formation process had already officially ended. What he had to face next …
"Rumble …"
The instant Xiao Yan was about to complete the pill refinement in the medicinal cauldron, the sky above his head suddenly turned dark. The color of the sky changed. The dense dark clouds were like an enormous strange bird suspended above Xiao Yan's head, covering a large part of the mountain forest below.
Pill Lightning!
The pale-faced Xiao Yan withdrew his gaze from the medicinal cauldron in front of him. He lifted his head and looked at the thunderclouds that were churning intensely in the sky. The corners of his pale lips were lifted into a smile at this moment.
In the eyes of others, the Pill Lightning was as frightening as a demon. However, in his eyes, it was the best medicine!
"Northern King, it is your turn!"
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