Xiao Yi Xian's face turned pale at the string of failures. She bit her lip, her eyes full of frustration and disappointment.
Yao Chen sighed softly beside her, then continued to teach her with the same gentle patience.
"Girl, the most important thing in alchemy is to keep a calm mind. Don't let a bit of success make you impatient. Still, you did remarkably well earlier. Let's make some adjustments and try again."
Xiao Yi Xian nodded silently, picked up the medicinal ingredients beside her, and prepared to try once more.
After countless setbacks and challenges, Xiao Yi Xian focused all her attention on the task, shutting out every distraction. At last, she finished refining all the dozens of precious ingredients.
She looked a little tired, but her eyes brimmed with anticipation and resolve.
Yao Chen stood beside her, his expression grave and focused. He knew how important—and dangerous—the crucial step of fusing the ingredients into a pill was. He cautioned her carefully.
"Girl, when you fuse them, be sure to control the flow of your soul power with care and keep the flame steady. Let the medicinal liquids merge slowly. Don't rush."
Xiao Yi Xian took a deep breath and nodded slightly. Her hands moved again as she began guiding the ten medicinal liquids toward one another.
Within her flames, the various liquids glimmered brilliantly, weaving together even as they seemed to repel each other.
Xiao Yi Xian focused completely on controlling the flames, constantly adjusting the temperature and the flow of her soul power.
Every small movement was exceedingly cautious. Sweat poured from her brow like rain, yet she dared not spare a moment to wipe it away.
Time seemed to stretch endlessly. As the medicinal liquids slowly fused, powerful waves of energy pulsed from them from time