Refining alchemy requires talent, and it also requires countless repetitive alchemy experiences.
What is alchemy?
Practice can make you skillful, skill can make you essence, essence can make you wonderful, and skill can make you enter the Tao.
Alchemy is a direct reflection of talent and proficiency.
Empty talent without hard work means it is just a name but no reality, making it difficult to use it.
If you don’t have talent, just work hard?
That will only lead you further and further down the wrong path.
This principle is not limited to the alchemy path.
Most of them are applicable to all kinds of immortal cultivation.
That's too far.
In the alchemy profession, if you want to become a high-level alchemist, countless alchemy experiences are essential.
But the power of one person is extremely limited.
Therefore, often in the foundation stage, those who have the conditions will train a group of logistics monks who know their own alchemy habits to assist in alchemy.
Otherwise, just the preparation work in the early stage of alchemy and the aftermath in the later period are enough to torture a new alchemist to a point where life would be worse than death.
Just like Luo Chen in his initial stage of casual cultivation.
Buying materials, processing medicinal materials, cleaning alchemy equipment, selling elixirs... all kinds of miscellaneous things took up too much of his time.
In those days, it was easy to get up early and work late at night.
Therefore, most of the alchemists who can achieve the second level and above are not alone.
Either the sect family spent a lot of money to cultivate them.
Either Luo Chen or Dan Yuanzi established a casual cultivator force specifically to serve themselves.
In this process, the logistics monks who assist him in alchemy are also indispensable.
Now, I heard that Luo Chen does not need logistics monks.
It really surprised Tao Wan and Chu Huai.
Facing their shock, Luo Chen didn't explain much.
Instead, he concentrated on familiarizing himself with the related functions of the Glazed Cauldron.
As a top-grade magic weapon, the Ziding was once fluctuating in grade.
Generally speaking, only high-grade magical instruments are available.
But under the catalysis of Luo Chen's spiritual power, two more formations were activated, and the grade instantly reached the level of the best magic weapon!
According to Chu Huai’s explanation.
If the Mother Cauldron is present, the grade of the Glazed Zi Cauldron can even reach the level of a low-grade magic weapon.
Duanduan is extremely mysterious!
While Luo Chen was getting familiar with the Liuli Ziding, Tao Wan also took the opportunity to talk about some of the famous high-grade magic weapons in the Jade Cauldron Domain.
"Nowadays, in the world of immortal cultivation in the Jade Cauldron, magic weapons and magic weapons are overflowing, and their quality is uncertain."
"But really speaking, there are only a few high-grade magic weapons that deserve the title."
"The Blue Sky Glazed Cauldron of my Qingdan Valley is one of them, the Red Flame Fan of the Yanmeng, the Moonlight Ice Castle of the Ice Castle, the Sky-Measuring Ruler of the Ailao Mountain, etc. These top-grade magic weapons are all of extraordinary power. !”
"It may determine the rise and fall of a sect, or it may have powerful offensive power. It is rumored that in addition to several sword pills that have reached the level of top-grade magic weapons, the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect also has a divine cauldron hidden in the mountain gate, which suppresses the Sword Sect's luck all year round. !”
Luo Chen listened to these insights with great interest.
In his mind, he subconsciously thought of the tall tower that appeared in Dahefang.
The magic weapon of Guishen Valley to suppress the clan back then was the Demon Locking Tower.
It is also a top-grade magic weapon.
Now that it falls into the hands of the Luoyun Sect, the Taishang Elder who cooperates with the promotion of Nascent Soul may be even more powerful.
While they were chatting.
Luo Chen used the glazed cauldron to simply refine several medicinal materials, and already had a rough idea of the cauldron's general effectiveness.
There are no weird functions, just the purest auxiliary alchemy formation.
Perhaps, this is also the reason why the thirty-six child tripods can cooperate with the mother tripod to make elixirs together.
A single, incomparable function.
A magic weapon created just for refining alchemy, abandoning other things!
In this way, a second-level alchemist like Luo Chen can easily get started.
"Is it okay?" Tao Wan asked.
Luo Chen hummed.
Afterwards, Chu Huai took the two of them to the Foreign Affairs Hall in Dangu to register.
The battle for Tao seeds in Qingdan Valley has been passed down for hundreds of years, and the corresponding processes are very mature.
without special changes.
Every aspect is extremely precise.
For example, in the first round, each true disciple can only hire three helpers to help defend the ring.
For another example, in the second round, the alchemy competition was divided into three links.
Along the way, Chu Huai carefully explained the three aspects of the alchemy competition to Luo Chen.
"In the first round, we will fight for basic alchemy skills. Our sect will give you the same share of materials and rank them according to the processing time."
"The second round involves refining the first-level elixir. The third round involves refining the second-level elixir."
"The two elixir recipes are not common in the outside world, but are new elixir recipes that have been researched and developed by our sect's third-level alchemist for hundreds of years."
"Before the competition, outsiders such as Fellow Daoist Luo must sign a corresponding contract. It is guaranteed that the corresponding elixir recipe shall not be leaked without the consent of our sect, and it shall not be used for commercial purposes."
Hear this.
Luo Chen was stunned for a moment.
It’s not surprising that they compete in refining elixirs.
But, it’s actually a new elixir?
Or is it a new alchemy recipe developed within a hundred years by a third-level alchemist from Qingdan Valley?
Seeing his strangeness, Chu Huai smiled slightly and explained: "This is the rule set by the founder of our sect. It must be a new elixir! Even if a second-level elixir is not developed, at least a new first-level elixir must be used. , as a competition question.”
Tao Wan echoed from the side: "That's true. I think back then, my ancestor didn't want me, Qing Dan Valley, to just sit back and enjoy the success, but wanted the descendants of my sect to carry on the past and continue to innovate on the road to alchemy, so that's why we set this rule. "
heard this explanation.
Luo Chen was filled with emotion.
The founder of Qingdan Valley is really serious.
He has heard of too many golden elixir sects that have disappeared in the long river of history due to various reasons.
Qingdan Valley has experienced so many ups and downs, but it has become more and more prosperous.
Thinking about it, it also has something to do with the rules set by the ancestor of Qingdan.
After a while, the process of registering and signing the contract was completed.
What surprised Chu Huai was that the name left by Luo Chen was Dan Chenzi.
"An alchemist with a Taoist title?"
"It seems that Senior Sister Tao Wan has found a good alchemy master outside!"
After feeling deeply in his heart, he sent the two of them out.
As he walked, he was reminded of the details before the competition.
"The time is after the end of the first round, which is still a month from now."
"Before the first round begins, the elders of our sect will issue corresponding elixir prescriptions in advance to the participating alchemists."
"Winning one of the three competitions will be enough. If we can ensure two wins, it will be extremely beneficial to the ranking of the Great True Legend."
"Of course, if we can rank in the top three in all three games, then Senior Sister Tao Wan's Da Zhen Zhuan ranking will at least be in the top three!"
Very detailed.
It's also complicated.
Tao Wan's expression became solemn, and her beautiful eyes looked at Luo Chen from time to time.
What reassured her was that the other party did not show any worry or fear.
On the contrary, he looked calm and calm, as if he was not worried at all about the alchemy competition in two months!
The three of them had just walked to the door.
A joking voice came over.
"Who am I talking about? It turns out to be Tao Wan!"
Hearing this voice, Tao Wan, who had just relaxed, suddenly turned cold.
A pair of beautiful eyebrows were raised, and he stared at him unceremoniously.
"Shangguan Yan!"
Luo Chen's expression changed and he looked at the person coming.
There are two men and one woman, and the one in the front is a woman in a white dress.
He had the familiar arrogance that Luo Chen had when he first met Tao Wan.
Underneath that arrogance, there was even more arrogance, as if everything should belong to her alone.
The realm of nine levels of foundation building was displayed unscrupulously.
According to what Tao Yisheng said before coming to Qingdan Valley.
This Shangguan Yan was one of the biggest threats to Tao Wan's competition for Tao Seed.
Now it seems that, regardless of other aspects, Tao Wan is not inferior to Tao Wan in terms of realm alone.
Perhaps he noticed Luo Chen's gaze.
Or maybe the other party knew about Luo Chen from the beginning.
Almost at the same time, Shangguan Yan looked at Luo Chen with a half-smile.
"Is this person the casual alchemist you invited all the way to Tianlan after you couldn't keep Huang Hezi?"
One sentence.
It not only belittled Tao Wan for being unable to retain people, but also ridiculed Luo Chen, who was born as a loose cultivator and was Huang Hezi's replacement after he left.
Tao Wan's face became even colder.
She said coldly: "Shangguan Yan, your tongue is as sharp as ever. I just don't know if your sword will still be as sharp as your mouth when you get on the sword fighting stage?"
Shangguan Yan chuckled.
"Without Huang Hezi, how far could you rank with just this casual cultivator?"
"I'm afraid that when the time comes, you won't be able to get in front of me!"
Tao Wan snorted coldly.
Her eyes fell behind Shangguan Yan, the old man who had been avoiding her sight.
"A treacherous person is in vain to be called the Seventh Son of Qingdan!"
"Are you worthy of being compared with Dan Chenzi?"
After saying that, she took Luo Chen and left.
At the gate of the Foreign Affairs Hall, the Qingdan Valley disciples who heard the news and rushed over to watch the excitement subconsciously set their sights on the old man.
Huang Hezi's face turned green and white, and his gray beard was so angry that his gray beard was trembling.
Where in his life had he ever received such an insult?
Shangguan Yan's expression changed slightly.
Instead of having a useless verbal confrontation with her, the other party pointed the finger at Huang Hezi.
This hit home for her.
If Huang Hezi is shaken by this, or cares about reputation, he will not perform well when fighting for her.
It will definitely affect her true biography ranking at that time.
"You don't have to care about what that bitch said. She couldn't trust you first. There is no such thing as your betrayal!"
Huang Hezi's face softened slightly.
"Besides, she said that I have sharp teeth and a sharp mouth. Didn't those words just shake your Taoist heart with words?"
"Qingdan Seventh Son, you deserve your reputation for being honest!"
"That Dan Chenzi is only fifty years old. Even if he started refining elixirs from his mother's womb, how can he be compared with you?"
Huang Hezi couldn't help but nodded, with a look of contentment on his face.
When it comes to alchemy, he really has some say!
Seeing that he had regained his mood, Shangguan Yan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
This old guy is really difficult to take care of!
It makes sense why Tao Wan couldn't keep him before.
Even if I am normal, I have to be careful in flattering myself, for fear that the other party will not be satisfied and will not be able to work hard during the competition.
To prevent long nights and many dreams.
It’s better to sign the contract early!
Shangguan Yan immediately took Huang Hezi into the Foreign Affairs Hall in a hurry.
After they left, the monks watching around gradually dispersed.
There were vague sounds of discussion coming from behind.
"Senior Sister Shangguan is indeed what Senior Sister Tao Wan said. The power of words is as powerful as the sword."
"With just a few words, I calmed down the irritable Senior Brother Huang Hezi."
"I wonder what she will look like if she wins the position of Dao Seed, successfully forms an elixir, and becomes the head of my Qingdan Valley?"
"I still like Senior Sister Tao Wan more. Although she is a bit arrogant, she is indeed powerful."
"Haha, there is no hope for them. Senior Brother Danyangzi will participate in the true sword fight again this time. Who is his opponent in such a big Qingdan Valley?"
"You're right, I still support senior brother!"
…
Flying over Yuanhua Mountain and out of Qingdan Valley.
Two figures were flying slowly on the clouds.
"Thank you just now."
"Thank you for what? Speaking for you? It's just for myself!" Tao Wan said lightly.
Luo Chen chuckled and didn't say much.
When approaching Xiaonan Mountain, he suddenly said:
"Do you, the Tao family, still have refined Caiju Dan?"
Tao Wan was surprised, "I'm sure there is. This is one of my properties in Xiao Nanshan. But didn't Yisheng give you three newly refined ones before?"
"No, I want a middle-grade or top-grade one. If there is a top-grade colorful chrysanthemum pill, it will naturally be the best!" Luo Chen said.
Tao Wan frowned slightly.
She thought for a while and said, "Since our ancestor passed away, our Tao family has not produced any powerful alchemists. High-grade Caiju Dan has never been refined."
Luo Chen couldn't help but look regretful.
He had taken the three Caiju Pills before.
Potency, a bit disappointing.
Just like Chalcedony Pill and Qi Nourishing Pill, they are both first-level cultivation elixirs.
However, the medicinal power of the Chalcedony Pill is far inferior to that of the Qi-Nourishing Pill.
Only a high-grade chalcedony pill can be compared with a low-grade Qi-nourishing pill.
Having taken those few Caiju Pills before, Luo Chen also roughly judged that the potency of the low-grade Caiju Pills was only about half of that of Qingdan Valley Shenglong Pills.
He now wants to know how powerful the high-grade Cai Ju Dan is.
Only after knowing the details can he make up his mind whether to go back and refine this elixir after the true sword fight in Qingdan Valley.
Tao Wan saw Luo Chen's regretful expression.
She said: "When I go back, I will look through the Tao family's treasure house to see if the ancestor of Nanshan has left any corresponding high-grade colorful chrysanthemum pills. If so, I will send it to you as soon as possible!"
Luo Chen's eyes lit up.
"Then I'll trouble you fellow Taoist!"
…
Since the trip to Qingdan Valley, Luo Chen has been staying in Tao's Mohe Garden, never leaving the front door or taking a single step forward.
In addition to daily practice, most of my time is spent studying the recipe of Caiju Dan.
The corresponding medicinal materials are analyzed thoroughly.
"The main ingredients are actually three kinds of chrysanthemums, and they are all specialties of Xiaonanshan."
"If I want to refine this elixir on a large scale in the future, I will have to purchase it from the Tao family."
"As time goes by, the relationship between the two parties has become closer."
"I wonder if this was Tao Wan's intentional move?"
Luo Chen put down the pill recipe and rubbed his brows.
Suddenly his ears moved.
There were rapid footsteps outside.
After a while, Tao Yisheng hurried in.
In his hands, he held two boxes.
When he saw Luo Chen who was reading in the yard, he shouted from a distance.
"Brother Luo, the high-quality colorful chrysanthemum pill you wanted is here!"
Luo Chen's eyes couldn't help but light up!
(End of chapter)
