Dugu Bo pointed at the magma pit. "If you need any vessels, there are some on the shelves. If you need something that isn't there, tell this old man."
Li Yuan looked around. The conditions were crude, but the Earth Fire was steady—far better than using Soul Power to kindle a flame. It was more than enough to refine pills that were not too complicated, like the Pulse-Protecting Pill, Ice Heart Pill, and Clear Spirit Powder. There were also some decent medicine cauldrons and jade bowls on the shelves.
"Thank you, senior. This place will do nicely."
Li Yuan walked to the edge of the magma pit, felt its heat, and nodded in satisfaction.
He washed his hands first, then took a medicine cauldron from his Soul Tool. After obtaining the legendary Alchemist's notes, he had commissioned a blacksmith to make it.
He also took out the jade bowls, jade pestle, and other tools he usually used.
He did not begin refining pills at once. Instead, he sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and regulated his breathing until he was in peak condition.
At the same time, he extended his mental power, carefully sensing the properties and ages of the herbs he had just gathered, as well as how they might react with one another.
Dugu Bo did not leave. He withdrew near the Cave entrance, found a flat rock, and sat down, his emerald snake eyes fixed unblinkingly on Li Yuan.
He wanted to see for himself whether this mysterious boy truly had any skill.
After about the time it took an incense stick to burn, Li Yuan opened his eyes. His scarlet eyes were calm and still, like an ancient well or a deep pool.
He picked up the jade box containing the petals of the Singular Velvet Sky