In the past, the Pawn System could record martial arts. Could it record alchemical formulas as well?
Chen Ye did not know. He would find out by trying.
He drew a deep breath, held the yellowed sheepskin scroll in his hands, and began studying it carefully.
The art of alchemy differed from martial arts.
Martial arts emphasized training the body, requiring one to temper the sinews and bones time and again and hone True Qi.
Generally, only after cultivation had reached a certain level would it be recorded by the Pawn System.
Alchemy, on the other hand, placed greater emphasis on understanding knowledge.
Generally speaking, one needed to understand the medicinal properties of herbs, the sovereign-minister-assistant-courier combinations, control of the heat, and the principles behind all manner of complex procedures.
To have it recorded by the Pawn System, he needed to begin from those aspects.
Chen Ye had lived two lives. In his previous life, he had studied science and engineering, so researching such things came far faster to him than pure martial arts.
He silently read every word, immersing his mind in it. He broke down and deduced every step of the formula in his mind, gradually building a clear understanding.
"Human Refining Technique: use human material as the catalyst and extract its immortal essence."
"The so-called immortal essence is that wisp of Xiantian essence contained within the flesh and blood of those with Special Constitutions."
"First soak it in a special medicinal solution, then slowly simmer it over a gentle flame to separate the immortal essence from the flesh and blood."
"Then use the pill furnace as the vessel and True Qi as the guide, repeatedly tempering the extracted immortal essence to remove impurities and purify it."
As Chen Ye read, he simulated and deduced the process in