I eagerly opened the ancient tome, its tattered pages seeming to hide the lifelong dedication of a grandmaster alchemist. Though the handwriting was faint, I treated it as a priceless treasure, every single word seemingly brimming with profound mysteries. I studied day and night without sleep, and Meng Li stayed by my side, keeping me company as I worked. Sometimes, I would rack my brain over the tiniest difference, and Meng Li would sit quietly to the side, brewing me a pot of clear tea and encouraging me with her gentle gaze.
The ancient tome recorded a special refinement method called "Ningyuan Qi-Gathering", which was vastly different from traditional alchemy. It did not pursue extreme firepower, but rather focused on the fusion and refinement of spiritual Qi. Following the records in the ancient book, I tried cautiously, failing again and again, only to start over again and again. Meng Li always silently helped me tidy up the Alchemy Room, never showing a hint of impatience on her face. Instead, she always looked at me with a gaze full of hope, as if she believed in my success even more than I did.
Finally, on the night of a full moon, I succeeded! The moment I opened the furnace, a refreshing medicinal fragrance rushed toward me, and round, plump pills emitted a crystalline luster. Cupping the pills in my hands, I trembled all over with excitement. This was not just a batch of pills; it was the best reward for my countless days and nights of hard work, and the fruit o…
Chapter 48