Meng Qingfeng took out an alchemy furnace and asked Li Chang'an to refine pills on the spot.
He sat to one side and watched.
Naturally, he did this to assess Li Chang'an's attainments in the Alchemy Dao.
During his previous visit, Li Chang'an had demonstrated Tier 4 high-grade pill-refining skills.
If he had abandoned the root to chase the branches, neglecting the Alchemy Dao for Body Refining, his pill-refining skills would stagnate. They might even grow rusty, causing his craftsmanship to regress.
"Begin. Refine whichever pill you're best at."
"Yes!"
Li Chang'an knew Meng Qingfeng had his best interests at heart and feared he might take the wrong path.
He immediately took out his ingredients, kindled his alchemy fire, and began refining a pill.
Less than a quarter of an hour passed.
A pill with a refreshing fragrance took shape inside the furnace.
The entire refining process flowed like drifting clouds and running water, without the slightest hesitation or rustiness, leaving Meng Qingfeng thoroughly satisfied.
What pleased him even more was the pill's grade.
"Tier 4 high-grade, close to peak fourth tier. It seems you really haven't neglected your skills in the Alchemy Dao."
Meng Qingfeng looked gratified.
Li Chang'an said modestly, "It's all thanks to your guidance, Senior. Otherwise, my attainments in the Alchemy Dao wouldn't have improved so much."
Meng Qingfeng shook his head. "Guidance is only secondary. The sect's core disciples often receive guidance from Tier 5 Alchemists, but most of them haven't progressed as much as you."
Seeing how humble Li Chang'an was, he felt even more pleased and offered a few more words of praise.
He had no idea.
Li Chang'an could already refine quasi-fifth rank pills.
Had he known the truth, he would have been even more astonished.
After offering a few pointers, Meng