Time.
Passed.
Soon, the next day arrived.
After watching Senior Sister Lü gradually disappear into the distance, Chen Yu went straight into the Immortal Ruins, walked over to the Artifact Forging Platform, and continued improving the Hidden Weapon Device.
"Orthodox artifact refining is difficult and obscure."
"My goal is to grow stronger, not become an outstanding master artifact refiner, so there's absolutely no need to follow the orthodox path. I only need to understand the principles. Sometimes, thinking too much only leaves you afraid to move your hands or feet. At its core, artifact refining involves nothing more than three steps: melting the materials, making an Artifact Blank, and shaping and forging the artifact."
Once he had thought this through, Chen Yu's goal instantly became much clearer.
Meanwhile, to broaden his thinking, he went to the room where the books were stored and browsed through them.
"Hm?"
As Chen Yu took down a book, he suddenly noticed something. He looked up in puzzlement at the top of the bookshelf, where a tiny corner of a book protruded over the edge.
There was actually something on top of this bookshelf?
Chen Yu channeled his true qi.
Immediately, he brought the book down.
Holding it in his hands, Chen Yu lowered his gaze.
"Great Dao of Alchemy."
That was the title.
Below it was the author's name: Wei Yang.
"Alchemy... unfortunately, I'm still more interested in artifact refining right now."
"But what's different about this book? Why was it deliberately placed on top of the bookshelf?"
Puzzled, Chen Yu opened the book.
``` [My name is Wei Yang. I am a cultivator at the peak of the golden core realm, deeply versed in the pill refining Dao, with some modest accomplishments in artifact refining as well.]
[This Great Dao of Alchemy uses