After several days of research, Xiao Yan has basically completed the replacement of the Blood Coagulation Powder formula.
The timing and temperature for each of the alternative medicinal herbs have been basically mastered.
Therefore, his alchemy progress has reached the next stage.
Fusion!
Each extracted medicinal herb essence was successfully blended together.
Solidify it completely into a pill!
However, this process is equally difficult, and the level of hardship is no less than that of exploring the heat control of each medicinal herb.
"Call!"
Inside the room, Xiao Yan wiped the fine sweat from his forehead.
Their brows furrowed tightly; the fusion of the medicinal essence was more difficult than simply controlling the heat.
After all, Xiao Yan had to consider the potential conflicts between the medicinal properties of each herb, and ensure an absolute balance of medicinal properties among the herbs in every fusion.
Otherwise, not only would the pill not be successfully refined, but even if it were, its potency might not meet his expectations.
"This process is indeed going to be a bit more difficult..."
Xiao Yan kept recalling his previous failures.
Xiao Yan now has an absolute grasp of the medicinal properties of each herb; however, to integrate them, he must find the right balance.
After dozens of failures, Xiao Yan did not act rashly again. Instead, he recalled all his failures in his mind.
"The proportions of the vein flower are incorrect... the extraction of the bitter grass was overdone... and the Winter Mouse fur seems to require further purification..."
After summarizing the reasons for all the failures in his mind and having a general idea of the approximate ingredient ratios for the Blood Coagulation Powder, Xiao Yan continued his work.
"It's done!"
Sensing the aroma gradually emanating from the large vat, Xiao Yan's face revealed a hint of excitement.
A faint medicinal fragrance wafted out—the familiar scent of elixirs!
"Condense!"
Xiao Yan let out a cold snort and poured his Spiritual Soul Power into the large vat. The Soul Power permeating the vat also began to compress the medicinal power of the pill.
Soon, as the aroma of the pills grew stronger, a hint of excited smile appeared on Xiao Yan's face.
"It's done!"
Xiao Yan stood up excitedly and looked down into the large vat. Three familiar, perfectly round pills were lying quietly inside, emitting a faint medicinal fragrance.
Xiao Yan reached out and took the three pills into his hand; the pills were still radiating heat.
Xiao Yan placed two of them into a jade bottle he had prepared beforehand and put it into the Black Dragon.
Then, he took the Blood Coagulation Powder in his hand. The thumb-sized pill was entirely red and emitted a faint fragrance.
This kind of flavor was naturally very familiar to Xiao Yan in the Battle Through the Heavens World.
But in the Douluo Continent, this was unprecedented!
Looking at the pill in his hand, Xiao Yan could no longer hide the excitement on his face.
This means that the elixirs found on the Dou Qi Continent are not impossible to replicate on the Douluo Continent.
This also means that he can rely on his alchemy skills to firmly grasp the lucrative industry of pill making in the Douluo Continent.
Looking at the remaining materials in the room.
Xiao Yan continued refining pills without stopping, aiming to produce enough pills before the Star Luo Empire's investiture ceremony.
He believed that none of the major families in the Douluo Continent were fools.
The appearance of elixirs, something that defies the understanding of the Douluo Continent, is bound to quickly drive people into a frenzy.
Low-cost medicinal herbs can be used to refine pills with extremely potent medicinal effects. The enormous profits involved in such a product can drive people crazy.
Star Chasing City, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing walked side by side, heading towards the city's outskirts.
Behind him, Xu Mu stood at the entrance of the Spirit Hall Main Hall with a smile on his face, watching Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's figures gradually disappear into the distance, his smile growing even brighter.
"Snort!"
Xu Mu waved his sleeve and returned to the Spirit Hall Main Hall.
As for Xiao Yan and his companion, once they stepped into Star Luo City, Xu Mu believed their fate was sealed; the Star Luo Empire would not allow them to leave safely.
Xu Mu was confident in this.
"Let's go, let's see just how lavish the investiture ceremony for the new crown prince of the Star Luo Empire really is."
Xiao Yan turned and smiled at Zhu Zhuqing. The two of them moved swiftly and headed towards the Star Chasing City.
Although Star Chasing City is the provincial capital closest to Star Luo City within the Star Luo Empire, the distance between the two cities is still several hundred miles.
There are still three days until Dai Weisi's investiture ceremony, which is more than enough time for Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing.
However, Xiao Yan wasn't going to attend the other party's investiture ceremony in a relaxed manner, so the two of them didn't linger on the road for too long.
They rushed directly towards Star Luo City.
It took Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing a whole day to reach Star Luo City.
There isn't much difference between Star Luo City and Heaven Dou City.
After all, these are the capitals of two great empires. Whether it's for the sake of face or to demonstrate the strength of their empires, neither the Heaven Dou Empire nor the Star Luo Empire would skimp on this.
However, Xiao Yan could clearly sense the difference between the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire.
The guards at the gates of Star Luo City stood in neat rows on both sides of the city. Perhaps because of the upcoming ceremony for the investiture of the crown prince, the entire Star Luo City was under heavy guard.
People entering and leaving the city were thoroughly checked.
Although Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing evaded the Star Luo Empire's inspection thanks to the Spirit Hall's token, before they could leave, a captain led a Spirit Hall Soul Master over.
Although the Spirit Hall is not under the jurisdiction of the Star Luo Empire, the Star Luo Empire had already contacted the Martial Soul Temple stationed in Star Luo City at this important moment.
Therefore, the Martial Soul Temple also dispatched its Soul Master disciples to the four city gates to assist the Heaven Dou Empire in the investigation.
"Gentlemen, I am Xiong Qianchang, the yellow-robed deacon of the Martial Soul Temple in Star Luo City."
A Soul Master dressed in the Spirit Hall's uniform walked up to Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing, glanced at them arrogantly, and said:
"This period is the investiture ceremony for His Highness Crown Dai Weisi of the Star Luo Empire, so in order to prevent spies from causing trouble, the Holy Hall has specially dispatched us to assist the Star Luo Empire in its inspection."
After briefly introducing himself, Xiong Qianchang's gaze fell on Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing. When he saw Zhu Zhuqing's stunning figure, his eyes lit up.
Such exceptional quality is extremely rare!
Unconsciously, Xiong Qianchang's gaze toward Xiao Yan had become somewhat hostile.
"Who are you? If you are unidentified individuals impersonating members of my Spirit Hall, don't blame me for being impolite."
How acutely sensitive is Xiao Yan to emotions?
Moreover, the yellow-robed steward's gaze was practically glued to Zhu Zhuqing.
Moreover, having decided to attend Dai Weisi's investiture ceremony, he had no intention of keeping a low profile.
However, Xiong Qianchang's gaze did indeed displease him.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan's gaze fell upon Xiong Qianchang, and without any warning, the pressure of Soul King level swept towards Xiong Qianchang.
"When did a mere yellow-robed deacon become so arrogant?"
Xiong Qianchang was merely a Soul Elder, and under the pressure of Xiao Yan's Soul King level power, he didn't even have a chance to resist.
The moment Xiao Yan revealed his Soul King strength, Xiong Qianchang understood that the person before him was definitely not someone he could afford to provoke.
"Please forgive me, senior!"
Under the immense pressure, Xiong Qianchang knelt on one knee under Xiao Yan's aura, his expression changing drastically.
"I was blind and ignorant, but this was for the sake of the Star Luo Empire's stability, simply to prevent people of unknown origin from infiltrating. Please forgive me!"
Xiong Qianchang begged for mercy, but his words were a trap.
Sure enough, as soon as Xiong Qianchang finished speaking, the captain of the Star Luo Empire's city guards immediately gave a wink to the people around him.
It would be laughable if a Soul King, though no match for him, were to try and cause any trouble in Star Luo City.
As long as Xiao Yan's identity cannot be confirmed, even if they do suppress Xiao Yan, the Spirit Hall will have no reason to pursue the matter afterward.
"Steward Xiong certainly has quite the airs of an official."
Xiao Yan looked at Xiong Qianchang, who was kneeling on the ground under his pressure, his face contorted in pain Qian Renxue's jade tablet appeared in his hand, and he slapped it repeatedly against Xiong Qianchang's cheeks.
"Clap clap clap..."