Within the Jia Nan Academy Outer Court's Alchemy Department, the Exchange Area—usually filled with endless chatter and even heated arguments—was exceptionally quiet. All because of the young figure standing in the center of the square.
Watching Lin Feng regulate his breathing with his eyes closed, the many alchemists held their breath and stared intently. Elder Huo had announced that this young alchemist, whom they had never met before, was about to refine a Fifth-grade Pill on the spot.
"Whew..."
As everyone waited, Lin Feng finally adjusted himself to peak condition. He slowly opened his eyes, a divine gleam flashing from within them. Then, with a sweep of his hand, numerous medicinal ingredients emerged from his Storage Ring and floated under his control before the assembled alchemists.
"Seven Star Grass, Spirit Wood Heart..."
Several experienced alchemists immediately recognized the ingredients. Yet limited by their own skill, though they had vague guesses, they did not dare confirm whether it was the pill they had in mind.
At that moment, a Demonic Core radiating majestic energy slowly rose from Lin Feng's palm, and a certain voice rang out.
"Little friend Lin Feng, if this old man is not mistaken, these are the ingredients required to refine a Fifth-grade Pill—the Seven Star Spirit Wood Pill!"
Everyone turned toward the voice and saw Elder Huo gently stroking his beard.
"Elder Huo truly is experienced. That is correct. The pill I am refining this time is the Seven Star Spirit Wood Pill."
After answering, Lin Feng focused entirely on the ingredients before him. He had decided to refine a Fifth-grade Pill in public this time. On one hand, he did not want mindless fools provoking him in the future. On the other, he wanted to strengthen Elder Huo's—or rather, the academy's—resolve to invest in him.
Therefore,