Gu Xuan's original task was supposed to be very complicated. He was responsible for everything related to Zong Qi's alchemy, including serving tea and preparing elixirs. However, Zong Qi didn't have the guts to let Gu Xuan do all this. He did everything himself. At this time, Gu Xuan had nothing to do other than "learning" alchemy knowledge from Mu Ling.
In order to tease this little girl, Gu Xuan's performance was very stupid. He had to ask Mu Ling to explain simple alchemy theories three or four times before he could understand.
"Gu Xuan, when refining elixirs, the most important thing is to extract the medicinal power from the elixirs. After that, you have to fuse the medicinal power together. Therefore, extraction is the most important thing. Being able to extract the medicinal liquid of the elixirs is also the difference between an outstanding alchemist and an ordinary alchemist." Mu Ling explained seriously.
"Then why can't you put extraction and alchemy together?" Gu Xuan smiled and said, "When refining, you can fuse the medicinal power together. This way, the refined elixir will be more mellow and the medicinal power will be purer."
"Puchi!"
Mu Ling was also amused by Gu Xuan's "wonderful idea" and explained, "Although what you said is not bad, it is only a theoretical thing. In reality, how can anyone do this?"
"That's not necessarily true. For example, some people with strong soul power can combine these two steps into one. Not only can it save time, but it can also improve the quality." Gu Xuan smiled and said.
"This …"
Mu Ling was stunned. Although Gu Xuan's words went against common sense, it seemed to be very reasonable. However, since it was correct, why didn't the alchemist profession have such a saying?
"What I said is correct, right? This method is really the best of both worlds. "Gu Xuan spread out his hands and his face was full of smiles.
Mu Ling couldn't find any reason to refute his method. This was actually a kind of alchemy method. However, it was only circulated among the high level alchemists because ordinary alchemists couldn't do it. For a second level alchemist like Mu Ling who didn't have a high level master, she definitely didn't know about these theories.
Gu Xuan would ask some strange questions every time. It seemed like he was ignorant, but in reality, he was broadening Mu Ling's horizons. As an alchemy grandmaster, Gu Xuan knew that the most important thing to become a high-level alchemist was not talent, but high-level alchemy theories.
Although Mu Ling's help wasn't of much use, it was still out of goodwill. Since that was the case, it wasn't a big deal for Gu Xuan to give her some pointers.
"Sigh … I don't even know how to explain it to you. What you said seems right, but in reality, it's not right. Anyway, my master didn't say anything, so it's definitely wrong," Mu Ling said helplessly.
"Perhaps Grandmaster Zong Qi was wrong. Although a tier four alchemist is high, there are still tier five, tier six, or even tier seven or eight alchemist grandmasters above it. Although your master can't do it, perhaps these people can?" Gu Xuan said.
Just as Mu Ling was about to say something, a slightly mocking voice came from the side, "Hmph, Mu Ling, I thought you were busy with something recently. I didn't expect you to be playing the lute to a cow. What's there to explain to this kind of person? He actually dares to question his master. How arrogant."
The person who spoke was a young lady in a green dress. Her appearance could only be considered average, but she was dressed very charmingly. Her chin was raised high, and she had an overbearing look.
"Do you know what kind of existence a tier four alchemist is? In the entire Great Wilderness Dynasty, there are only my master and Grandmaster Dugu Fengyun. You actually dare to question my master's words? A person like you doesn't even have the qualifications to receive a word of advice from my master," the charming young lady glanced at Gu Xuan and said disdainfully.
"Grandmaster Zong Qi indeed won't give me any pointers," Gu Xuan yawned and said lazily.
Give him pointers? Even if Zong Qi had ten times the guts and increased his alchemy skills by a hundred times, Zong Qi might not have the confidence to give him pointers.
"It seems that you still have some self-awareness," the charming young lady snorted.
Mu Ling's handsome face revealed a displeased expression. She frowned slightly, "Bai Zhi, your words are a little too much. Gu Xuan has just started learning alchemy. It's normal for him to have some things that he doesn't understand. Who hasn't started as a newbie?"
"When I first started, I didn't ask such a stupid question," Bai Zhi sneered. Bai Zhi sneered, "Not everyone can become an alchemist, and not everyone can be whimsical."
"Bai Zhi, you're not welcome here. Please leave!" Mu Ling's face was a little ugly. This Bai Zhi had the same master as her. However, she was a tier two alchemist, and Bai Zhi was only a tier one alchemist. Therefore, she was jealous of her. However, because of Zong Qi, Bai Zhi didn't dare to target her. Now, she was targeting her friend to vent her anger.
"Hmph!"
Bai Zhi snorted and turned to leave. Mu Ling looked apologetic and said to Gu Xuan, "Gu Xuan, Bai Zhi and I have a bad relationship, so this time I implicated you. Please don't take it to heart."
"It's nothing." Gu Xuan shook his head casually. With his status, if he were to lower himself to the same level as this kind of person, it would be meaningless. An ant ridiculed a dragon, so why would the dragon ridicule it?
"It's good that you don't take it to heart. Let's continue learning alchemy theory." Mu Ling nodded and sighed in relief. She was still a little afraid that Gu Xuan would lose his confidence in alchemy because of Bai Zhi's arrogant words, or even be unable to recover.
Two hours later, Gu Xuan's task was considered to be over. After bidding farewell to Mu Ling, Gu Xuan first went to take a look at Zong Qi. He found that the latter had not started alchemy yet, but was only studying the pill formula and spiritual herbs. When he saw Gu Xuan, he quickly asked about some things related to alchemy.
"Thank you, Master, for your guidance!" Zong Qi sighed. The difficulties and doubts that he couldn't solve were easily solved with a few pointers from Gu Xuan. However, there were too many problems and he had to solve them one by one, which wasted a lot of time.
When he left the Alchemy Pavilion, it was already evening. At this time, the Alchemy Pavilion had become deserted. Many of the alchemy apprentices here were students of the academy. During the day, they refined pills, but at night, they had to cultivate. In order to improve their alchemy skills, other than refining pills, the strength of their own flame was also very important.
"Gu Xuan, stop right there!"
A mocking voice came from the side. Gu Xuan turned his head and saw that this person was Bai Zhi, who had come to find trouble with him previously. He frowned.
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