The unexpected discovery filled Lu Ming with joy.
So he stopped actively restraining the golden fire and instead let it rage within his body. Then he activated the Flame of Life to quickly repair his injuries by spreading the fire's warmth.
With each burning and repair, Lu Ming finally confirmed that this Upper Divine Ability called " Sun-Shining Golden Flame Banner " truly possessed the power to temper the physical body; it was a genuine physical divine power!
But why didn't Zhou Xuan tell him this before?
Lu Ming was surprised and gradually ended this training session.
"Let's stop cultivating here for today. The Sun-Shining Fire Qi ' Sun-Shining Golden Flame Banner ' can harm the body, so you must be moderate in your cultivation before you begin," Zhou Xuan reminded Lu Ming as he opened his eyes.
Lu Ming naturally couldn't say that he had no problems at all, or that he could even do it a few more times. So, his eyes flickered, and he asked, "Master, does this Sun-Shining Fire Qi have a body-refining effect? Why does my body feel warm after the intense pain?"
" The Sun-Shining Fire Qi can indeed be beneficial to the physical body, but this energy is extremely domineering. If it remains in the body for too long, it will cause serious damage. So you must never try to use this energy to temper your body, or even your foundation will be burned away." Zhou Xuan nodded and solemnly reminded him.
Lu Ming nodded repeatedly, but a surge of joy welled up inside him.
So, this " Sun-Shining Golden Flame Banner " does indeed possess the effect of physical supernatural powers, but not everyone can withstand the Sun-Shining Fire Qi, yet he is an exception.
With the help of the healing effect of the " Flame of Life," he was able to ignore the scorching heat of the Sun-Shining Fire Qi. At the same time, the Blazing Flame of Life possessed vigorous vitality, which, combined with the Sun-Shining Fire Qi to temper his body, was a perfect match.
Wouldn't this be like getting a top-grade physical supernatural power for free?!
Previously, Lu Ming thought that the " Sun-Shining Golden Flame Banner " only had a refining method but no activation method, so cultivating it would be pointless and a waste of his cultivation time. But now, looking at it again... it's clearly a treasure!
"Put your clothes on. Now that you've begun cultivating the ' Sun-Shining Golden Flame Banner ' and have officially become Great Divine Ability Practitioner, I should fulfill my promise and teach you the true Dao of Alchemy." Zhou Xuan wiped the golden liquid off his hands and sat down to the side.
Upon hearing this Lu Ming also became serious, and anticipation appeared in his eyes. He had been following Zhou Fuling for the past month and had learned a lot of basic Dao of Alchemy, but none of this involved actual alchemy.
Do you know what the most important thing is in alchemy?
Lu Ming shook his head.
"It's the Dao of Alchemy; it's the essential skill of every alchemist."
"The path of alchemy requires bones as the furnace, qi as the fire, and consciousness as the catalyst; this is its fundamental principle. The so-called bones refer to one's own Divine Ability Bone, qi refers to Primordial Qi, and consciousness refers to Spirit Sense. This Spirit Sense needs to be tempered and refined; once the consciousness is condensed, a trace of Spirit Sense can be generated."
" The Dao of Alchemy technique I cultivate is called ' The True Explanation of Six Refinements of Clear Qi.' Upon reaching the sixth refinement, one can refine high-grade pills and be called a master of Dao of Alchemy."
Zhou Xuan stretched out his palm, and a vast expanse of Clear Qi surged forth from it. This Clear Qi was mysterious, seemingly formed from Primordial Qi, yet somewhat different. At this moment, this Clear Qi gradually condensed, transforming into a Clear Qi alchemy furnace. The furnace had a unique shape, resembling a lotus leaf.
"This alchemy furnace is a manifestation of the Dao of Alchemy supernatural power I cultivate. The shape of the furnace can change according to the cultivator's will, and each one is different."
"When refining elixirs, medicinal herbs must be added and refined with fire to break down their medicinal properties. Afterward, the elixir furnace is returned to the Divine Ability Bone for nourishment, while simultaneously using Spirit Sense to fuse with the medicinal properties and maintain the heat. At this point, a breath of Clear Qi refined through the ' True Explanation of Six Refinements of Clear Qi ' is used for further refinement, ultimately resulting in the elixir."
As Zhou Xuan spoke, he casually took out some herbs, identified their medicinal properties, and threw them into the Lotus Leaf Clear Qi Pill Furnace. Eventually, fire rose up, burning all the herbs, and strands of medicinal power were contained within.
Then Zhou Xuan clenched his fist, and the alchemy furnace rapidly shrank, turning into Clear Qi and returning to his body, presumably landing on the Divine Ability Bone.
Some of the powder residue was spilled out and scattered by the wind.
After waiting for about an hour, Zhou Xuan suddenly exhaled a breath, which contained a faint fragrance of pills. He stretched out his palm, and Clear Qi surged forth, transforming into a pill furnace once again.
This time, however, several perfectly round pills appeared in the alchemy furnace.
Zhou Xuan took it out and casually tossed it to Lu Ming.
Lu Ming took the newly made pill with surprise and discovered that it was actually Bone-Tempering Pill.
"I did a rough refinement, and the grade is quite low, only low-grade. If I spend some time nurturing it and refine it carefully, it won't be difficult to get it to high-grade," Zhou Xuan said casually.
Lu Ming's heart skipped a beat. He finally understood why alchemists were so sought after. Although these low-grade Bone-Tempering Pill were no different from useless pills in Zhou Xuan's eyes, they would be regarded as treasures by the disciples of the Thunderfire Hall.
However, Lu Ming also understood that although Zhou Xuan's Bone-Tempering Pill seemed extremely simple, it was actually due to his astonishing level of Dao of Alchemy skills that he was able to do so.
"Master's alchemy is truly fluid and masterful, displaying the demeanor of Grandmaster. I wonder when I will ever reach that level," Lu Ming praised with delight.
Zhou Fuling teased, "You haven't even entered the door yet, and you're already thinking about becoming a master of Dao of Alchemy. I've been studying Dao of Alchemy with my fourth uncle for two years, and I've only just barely managed to cultivate the ' True Explanation of Six Refinements of Clear Qi ' to the dual refinement stage, and I can only barely refine some low-level pills."
Low-grade pills, such as Bone-Tempering Pill, are pills needed by those with Divine Ability Practitioner abilities.
"I'll first teach you the ' True Explanation of Six Refinements of Clear Qi '."
Zhou Xuan reached out and plucked a palm-sized lotus leaf from the lotus leaf alchemy furnace formed from Clear Qi Clear Qi. Then he had Lu Ming extend his finger and prick it with a drop of blood, which was then dripped into the lotus leaf and mingled with it.
He then handed the lotus leaf to Lu Ming.
"This contains the ' True Explanation of Six Refinements of Clear Qi.' The lotus leaf will exist for seven days. Only you can sense the Dao of Alchemy powers within it. After seven days, the lotus leaf will dissipate. If you can condense a wisp of Spirit Sense and refine the first Clear Qi to catalyze the alchemy furnace, then you will have entered the first stage."
Lu Ming quickly took the lotus leaf. It was icy cold to the touch and didn't seem like a real object; it was quite mysterious.
"Thank you very much, Master." Lu Ming looked grateful. This guy was quite kind; he actually taught him this valuable Dao of Alchemy technique directly without holding him back at all. He was very generous.
"From now on, you must come every day at noon. I will inscribe gold patterns on your robes and teach you the ' Sun-Shining Golden Flame Banner ' until you master its basics," Zhou Xuan said.
Lu Ming readily agreed.
After Zhou Xuan finished doing all this, he was about to leave when Lu Ming took the opportunity to speak, "Master, I have another matter to ask you."
What is it?
So Lu Ming recounted how the Peach Mountain Band had looted the Thunderfire Hall's medicine garden.
" The Peach Mountain Band? Have these cancerous tumors come out to do evil again?" Zhou Xuan frowned slightly upon hearing this, clearly aware of this powerful cultivator who had taken Bandit Cultivator in the Qingyuan Market area.
"Master, these Peach Mountain Band are truly despicable. You've only been in office for a short time, yet they dare to commit evil deeds. This clearly shows they don't respect you and want to undermine your authority. I think this trend cannot be allowed to continue. We must use swift and decisive measures to deter them, lest other Bandit Cultivator think the Qingyuan Market County government is weak and trigger even greater looting," Lu Ming said solemnly.
Zhou Xuan chuckled, staring at Lu Ming with a half-smile, "Are you sure this is aimed at me? And not at your Thunderfire Hall?"
"As the lord of Baili, the trouble caused by the Peach Mountain Band on your territory is certainly a disgrace to you," Lu Ming said emphatically.
"If the lord of this establishment has the heart to eliminate evil, my Thunderfire Hall is willing to lend a hand to help you rid yourself of this scourge!"