First Time Refining Pills is a Third-grade Pill? (Seeking Collection, Seeking Votes!)

"Boom!"

A deafening roar suddenly erupted within the cultivation room.

The Soul Power condensed on the Myriad Spirits Annihilation Finger transformed into a terrifying soul storm in that instant, sweeping through the entire cultivation room.

Even the cultivation room, sturdy enough to withstand a full-force attack from a Dou Zong, trembled faintly.

It was a long while before the lingering might of the Myriad Spirits Annihilation Finger slowly dissipated within the room.

Ling Xi stood pale-faced on the spot, but the blazing fervor in his eyes was barely concealed.

"Truly worthy of an Earth Tier Mid-grade Dou Technique. Though I'm nothing more than a mere Dou Practitioner now, I can still unleash such power!"

Ling Xi took two deep breaths, and only then did the hollow feeling of having his Dou Qi drained away ease slightly.

The Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler from the original story was merely an Earth Tier Low-level Dou Technique.

Yet Xiao Yan, at the Da Dou Shi level, had used that technique to gravely wound a Dou King-level Elder of the Misty Cloud Sect by catching him off guard.

Now, the Myriad Spirits Annihilation Finger Ling Xi had unleashed surpassed the Flame Splitting Tsunami Ruler in power.

After all, this was a hereditary Dou Technique of the Ling Clan, far beyond what ordinary techniques could compare to.

"To fuse Dou Qi and Soul Power on your very first attempt and execute the Myriad Spirits Annihilation Finger..."

Ling You couldn't help but draw a sharp breath.

"Your talent in the path of the soul is truly terrifying!"

Though he knew such praise might make Ling Xi complacent and hinder future training, the talent Ling Xi had displayed was enough to astonish even Ling You.

This was an Earth Tier Mid-grade Dou Technique!

Even among the Ancient Races, a technique of this rank could hold its own.

"You flatter me, Master."

Ling Xi scratched his head a little sheepishly, but the corners of his mouth were practically curling up to his ears.

In just half a month, Ling Xi had already reached the beginner stage in two Dou Techniques that were no easy feat to master.

As for the various books on alchemy in Ling You's room, Ling Xi had memorized them all over the following month.

With his formidable Soul Power, Ling Xi could almost remember everything at a single glance.

"To achieve this level in such a short time, your talent ranks among the top three of everyone This Old Man has ever seen."

In a certain alchemy room within the Pill Hall, Ling You looked at Ling Xi, who sat upright before him, his expression unusually serious.

"Since you've already reached the beginner stage of the Myriad Spirits Annihilation Finger, you should be able to properly control the Soul Power within you."

He paused, then swept his hand over the Nakai Ring on his finger.

A three-legged, two-eared pill cauldron, large enough for one person to wrap their arms around and entirely crimson in color, appeared before the two of them.

"This is a Fifth-grade Pill Cauldron. Consider it a gift from me."

Ling You reached out and patted the cauldron in front of him, introducing it to Ling Xi.

"A pill cauldron is indispensable for an Alchemist during the pill-refining process, but it's still an external tool."

"This cauldron's grade isn't high, meant to remind you not to rely on external objects."

Upon hearing this, Ling Xi immediately bowed.

"Yes, Master!"

Ling Xi treated Ling You with the utmost respect, but he couldn't help feeling somewhat dismissive of his words.

Sharpen your tools before you do your work!

That bastard Xiao Yan had blown up his cauldron countless times in the early stages simply because his pill cauldron wasn't up to par.

Still, a Fifth-grade Pill Cauldron was more than enough for Ling Xi's current needs.

"Starting today, I will formally teach you how to refine pills."

Ling You turned to Ling Xi and asked.

"Do you still remember the recipe for the Dou Sheng Pill?"

"Of course I do."

Ling Xi nodded quickly.

The Dou Sheng Pill was a type of pill that could boost a Dou Practitioner's strength by a full two stars.

Since this pill had no side effects and even helped solidify one's foundation, almost every young member of major factions took one.

"This Dou Sheng Pill is considered a peak Third-grade Pill. Your first pill in learning Alchemy Skill will start with this Dou Sheng Pill!"

Ling You waved his hand again, and all the materials needed to refine the Dou Sheng Pill appeared before Ling Xi.

Ling Xi stared at the dense array of materials in front of him and couldn't help but swallow hard.

Other people, like Xiao Yan, started refining pills from *medicine, so why was he jumping straight to a Third-grade Pill?

Who in their right mind starts with a third-grade pill on their first attempt at alchemy?

"Master, I've never refined a pill before... Starting straight with a third-grade one, isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

After hesitating for a moment, Ling Xi shamelessly asked.

"If you think it's inappropriate, you're welcome to stop being my disciple."

Ling You chuckled, a playful expression spreading across his face.

"Disciple wouldn't dare."

Ling Xi immediately fell in line.

"You really..."

Ling You gave a wry smile, pointing at Ling Xi as he spoke earnestly.

"Just now, during the test, your Soul Power had already reached the level of a Fifth-grade Alchemist, and now it's only higher."

"Plus, thanks to your training in the Myriad Spirits Annihilation Finger, your control over your Soul Power is passable."

He paused, then suddenly smiled.

"Do you think alchemy is something difficult?"

"Use your Soul Power to control the heat and refine the herbs, then use your Soul Power to fuse the extracted essences."

"As long as your Soul Power is up to par, along with some patience and care, refining high-grade pills is that simple."

With that, Ling You let out a long sigh.

"Your talent is extraordinary, and I don't have much time left, so I have to be aggressive in your training."

The world of Dou Po Cang Qiong placed great importance on the bond between master and disciple.

Especially in the alchemy profession.

Back then, Hun Xuzi of the Soul Clan ambushed his own master from the Pill Tower, and he's still cursed by alchemists everywhere to this day!

"Disciple was being shallow."

Ling Xi stood up and bowed to Ling You.

"There's a detailed recipe with steps and precautions in the room. As long as you memorize them, refining a third-grade pill won't be difficult for you."

Ling You waved his hand and said.

"Don't waste time. Begin!"

"Yes, Master!"

Ling Xi then sat back down in front of the cauldron. Taking a deep breath, he didn't immediately start refining. Instead, he closed his eyes and went over the recipe and precautions for the Dou Sheng Pill in his mind once more.

Ling You didn't rush him, instead nodding in approval.

Refining pills was a task that required extreme care. The more impatient you were, the more likely accidents would happen during the process.

After a long while, Ling Xi finally opened his eyes. Hesitating briefly, he reached out and gently touched the cauldron.

A surge of powerful Soul Power spread from his forehead, and the Crimson Sun Fire shot into the cauldron under his control.

The hardest part of refining herbs was controlling the heat, especially since each herb required a different temperature.

Some Seventh-grade Alchemists could refine multiple herbs at once, but Ling Xi clearly couldn't do that yet. He had to refine them one by one, slowly.