After refining for 48 days in the space, Hua Tianxiong proceeded as usual, refining Lesser Restoration Pills while cultivating his Concentration Technique and Star Domain Formula. Just as the current batch of pills was nearing completion and the final solidification stage began, he suddenly heard a series of loud bangs—the Black Gold Cauldron emitted 49 distinct sounds. Hua Tianxiong paused for a fleeting second, wondering, "Could it be that one pill in this batch was ruined? That shouldn't be possible; I’ve refined hundreds of these batches by now and am quite proficient. What could be the situation?"
Just as he prepared to open the cauldron to investigate, a refreshing, intoxicating fragrance of body-tempering medicine wafted through the air. Having already built up an immunity to the scent of standard Body-Tempering Pills, Hua Tianxiong was surprised to find himself enveloped by such an intense aroma. What was going on? He quickly lifted the lid. Inside the Black Gold Cauldron, fifty pills were neatly arranged, but one stood out conspicuously: its pill halo was a deep, vibrant purple. Hua Tianxiong realized in an instant that his alchemy had ascended to a new level—he had produced a superlative-grade, perfect-quality Body-Tempering Pill.
No wonder there had been one less "pop"—according to his knowledge of alchemy, perfect-grade pills do not produce that final explosion during solidification. That explained the missing sound. However, the aroma of this superlative pill w…
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