Chapter 135 Breaking into the Pill Tower 1
An array was set up at the Danlou.
The open gate revealed a screening array, which displayed a layer of white light.
When thirty alchemists are climbing the stairs at the same time, the light membrane will turn golden.
The Danlou is situated on a stone platform, and several light rings are arranged on the steps surrounding the platform.
Each time a master alchemist finishes climbing the tower, they will be teleported into the light circle. First-time participants will receive a badge, while the number on the badge worn by alchemists who have participated before may change.
When someone is teleported out and the Danlou is not full, the golden light membrane turns white again.
At this point, other alchemists can enter the building.
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Zhong Cai pulled Wu Shaogan to stand in front of the building, where they saw a golden light membrane.
It's full.
It's temporarily inaccessible.
Wu Shaogan squeezed Zhong Cai's hand, pointed to one of the floors, and said, "It'll be ready soon."
Zhong Cai nodded.
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According to Ji Ting's explanations, the two of them already knew that some of the trials on certain floors of the Pill Pavilion were time-limited; and some trials that took a long time to complete were set up with time formations to shorten the waiting time for other alchemists.
The floors with limited time will flash red light; the lighter the red, the shorter the remaining time.
At the same time, a layer of cyan light would appear above the rooms of other alchemists, regardless of which floor they were on.
Currently, in the Danlou Tower, the rooms on the first forty floors are all bathed in a bluish light, but five rooms are flashing with a red light.
In two of the five rooms, the red light on the surfaces had already dimmed considerably.
If the alchemist in the room still hasn't been able to climb up the ranks at this point, the chances of failure are very high.
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Seeing Zhong Cai's eagerness to try, Mi Wanyue looked at Lu Yuning and gave him a meaningful look.
Ji Ting looked over and laughed, "Wan Yue, are you bullying Yu Ning again?"
Mi Wanyue curled her lips into a smile but did not speak.
Lu Yuning looked up and nodded.
Mi Wanyue glanced at the Zhong couple who were whispering to each other, smiled again, and said, "They are both level three alchemists. Junior Brother Lu can weigh them and let us see Junior Brother Zhong's skills."
Lu Yuning said softly, "Yes, Senior Sister."
Ji Ting sighed slightly. His junior sister Wan Yue didn't like his junior brother Yu Ning's personality, which sometimes put him in a difficult position as the senior brother.
In his opinion, Junior Brother Yu Ning had a good personality, but it was a pity that Junior Sister Wan Yue and Junior Brother Yu Ning didn't get along, which was something that couldn't be helped. Even if they were fellow disciples, they didn't necessarily have to be very close.
Mi Wanyue snorted.
Lu Yuning still appeared quite compliant.
Mi Wanyue looked at it, her eyebrows furrowed, but she quickly regained her composure.
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After exchanging a few words with Wu Shaogan, Zhong Cai suddenly realized that she had neglected several senior brothers and sisters and left them aside, so she quickly took a few steps over there.
Then the two of them realized that something was off.
Zhong Cai was somewhat puzzled.
It seems like he and Lao Wu only glanced at Danlou and didn't exchange more than a few words. Why does it seem like they're having a falling out?
Wu Shaogan spoke up, saying gently, "I'm sorry, A Cai and I were distracted just now. Do any of you senior brothers and sisters have any suggestions?"
Ji Ting was quite willing to break the slightly stiff atmosphere, so he smiled and said, "It's nothing else, it's just that Yu Ning hasn't climbed the stairs for many days, and she's become interested and wants to go with Junior Brother Zhong."
Zhong Cai immediately said, "That's great! I was just thinking about how lonely it would be to go in alone."
Upon hearing this, Ji Ting and the others were stunned.
……lonely?
Zhong Cai said with a grin, "Just kidding."
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Distracted by Zhong Cai, Ji Ting smiled, and the tension between Mi Wanyue and Lu Yuning seemed to ease considerably.
Ji Ting then said, "Junior Brother Zhong, wait at the door."
Zhong Cai naturally agreed: "Okay."
Then, the group indeed moved even closer together.
There were originally some alchemists, even martial arts cultivators and other miscellaneous cultivators surrounding the area, but they did not walk to the bottom of the stone steps in front of the alchemy building, so they were not in a hurry to climb the building.
Many people recognized Kitting and the others.
The disciple of the city lord's partner, and the disciple of a seventh-level alchemist, is very prestigious in the entire Nine Curves City.
Not to mention, Ji Ting is also a fifth-level alchemist with a very solid foundation.
The pills produced by a fifth-level alchemist are exactly what fusion cultivators need. There are many fusion cultivators in Nine Turns City, which makes Ji Ting very popular. However, his junior brothers and sisters are slightly lacking.
Many cultivators greeted Jiting and the others.
Gitting and the others responded in a very amicable manner.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan walked beside them, and when someone inquired about them, they were also introduced by Ji Ting.
Everyone then realized that it was Yuan Danwang's good friend, Sang Danwang, who had come with his disciple, Zhong Danshi.
Now, Master Zhong and Master Lu are about to storm the Pill Tower together.
At this moment, many cultivators secretly had many ideas.
—They are both level three alchemists. I wonder which one is more skilled?
—I've heard that King Sangdan's alchemy skills far surpass those of King Yuandan, but it's uncertain how his ability to teach disciples compares. Wouldn't climbing this building be a very direct way to see that?
—Perhaps Master Zhong and Master Lu came here specifically to compare themselves!
—Judging from this, Master Lu is a bit older than Master Zhong. Even if Master Lu wins, it doesn't prove anything, right?
Ultimately, the winner will have more face! Besides, alchemists don't consider age, and it's hard to predict talent levels. Even if someone is younger, someone with real talent might still win!
—We cannot conclude that Master Zhong's alchemy skills are inferior simply because he is young!
However, since the person in question was right in front of them, and everyone was a person with keen senses, the cultivators didn't voice any of these thoughts. But the occasional exchange of glances and the seemingly unintentional sweep of their eyes over the group all indicated their keen interest.
Everyone knew perfectly well what was going on.
Regardless of why these two level-three alchemists chose to challenge the Pill Tower together, once they ascended it, they would inevitably be compared to each other.
The winner will naturally bring honor to their master.
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Zhong Cai rubbed her palms and said with a smile, "I hope I can go higher."
Ji Ting always remembered that he was in charge of entertaining his junior apprentice, so he paid attention to Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan's reactions.
Hearing Zhong Cai say this, he encouraged him, "With Junior Brother Zhong's strength, there will definitely be no problem."
Mi Wanyue also offered a few words of encouragement, and seemed to have a very good impression of Zhong Cai.
Lu Yuning looked at Zhong Cai and said, "Junior Brother Zhong, I hope so too."
Zhong Cai looked at him and felt that he seemed to be making a provocative gesture.
But since everyone is a level three alchemist and a disciple of a level seven alchemist, it's normal for them to want to compare themselves.
Wu Shaogan glanced at Lu Yuning, smiled, and patted Zhong Cai's shoulder, his expression very intimate.
Zhong Cai smiled brightly at him.
Ji Ting and the others could all see that this Junior Brother Zhong seemed quite confident.
They were also curious—how many levels could Junior Brother Zhong actually reach?
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Just as the group was talking, two people appeared in the circle of light on the stone steps near Danlou.
They looked up and, sure enough, the two rooms with their faint red light dimmed at roughly the same time.
It's empty inside.
The two alchemists who came out seemed to know each other. As soon as they stood up, they looked at each other with a somewhat annoyed expression.
They muttered a few words under their breath:
"We failed on this level again."
Where did you go wrong this time?
"We overcame the last hurdle, even breaking through two more, but the third hurdle..."
"Me too, I'm stuck at the very last checkpoint!"
During the brief pause in their conversation, the two alchemists stepped forward to make way for the newcomers.
Zhong Cai glanced at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan smiled gently, his eyes softening: "A-Cai, I'll be right here watching you."
Zhong Cai happily returned the smile.
Then, he looked at his senior brothers and sisters and greeted them, "Then I'll go in?"
Ji Ting and Mi Wanyue both nodded with smiles.
Lu Yuning had also greeted them.
Zhong Cai and Lu Yuning walked together into the gate.
During this time, the two also glanced at each other.
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "Senior Brother Lu will surely be promoted!"
Lu Yuning nodded slightly and said softly, "Junior Brother Zhong too."
Then, the two could no longer see each other.
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Zhong Cai had just exchanged a polite word with Lu Yuning when he felt himself enveloped by a strange force that quickly transported him to a certain place.
He swayed for a moment, and after regaining his balance, he found himself in a room.
The room was about two or three zhang in size, and the surrounding area was very open.
There were no decorations at all.
Zhong Cai knew that he would have to wait for this room to present him with a challenge.
After a few breaths, a flat, emotionless voice rang out.
[First floor of the Danlou Pavilion, please complete the following questions.]
Zhong Cai was taken aback.
The next moment, a set of table and chairs appeared in front of him.
On the table, there was an unfolded scroll, and writing brush and ink were placed beside it.
Zhong Cai's lips twitched slightly.
This seems to be... a closed-book exam?
As she pondered this, Zhong Cai walked to the front of the scroll.
Unsurprisingly, the scroll was covered with many lines of text, all of which were questions.
There really was a written test.
At the same time, the voice rang out again, beginning to explain the rules.
[Fifty questions, please answer them in turn, alchemist, within a quarter of an hour.]
Zhong Cai raised an eyebrow.
I never expected this! We've barely stepped in and we're already facing a timed exam!
Danlou gave them very little time, but Zhong Cai was fearless.
He sat down directly on the wooden chair and quickly started answering the first question.
[Question 1: Please list nine poisonous rare herbs, including the parts of the herb used, their toxicity levels, and the consequences of their toxicity...]
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The first thing you see is a lot of writing.
If the examinee's knowledge base is slightly insufficient, or if they think a little more, they will spend a lot of time taking the exam.
Zhong Cai was a little taken aback.
I never expected it to be like this on the first floor.
It is said that the difficulty of each floor is the same, so even if other alchemists who come to climb the floors do not answer such questions, the other tests they undergo must be tedious or arduous.
Clearly, older alchemists who have been immersed in alchemy for longer periods of time generally have an advantage.
After all, the longer you live, the more you see and experience.
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The question was very simple for Zhong Cai.
Let alone asking him to list nine, he could list ninety different ones without repeating!
Since he started cultivating, his memory has become better and better. As long as he can spare some time to read more books and browse through the inheritance, he can remember everything that he has read carefully!
So Zhong Cai wielded his brush with lightning speed, his fingers already leaving afterimages as he wrote!
The list is simple, the medicinal parts are simple, and the percentage of toxicity refers to the severity of the toxicity, and the consequences are absolutely accurate...
He didn't need to think too much at all; he finished writing all those words in just a few breaths!
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The second question was about wood and fire.
Questions about the formation, production, production location, and grade of wood and fire elements...
Zhong Cai handled it with ease.
The third question also requires listing, but this time it asks you to write down rare medicines that can achieve the purpose of "detoxification," without being limited to the method of detoxification.
This question actually contains a trap. For example, it's not always true that a rare medicine can be taken alone to detoxify—this is something that martial arts cultivators would do in an emergency or when they can't find an alchemist, which is a wasteful thing.
It could also be a list of precious medicines that can be added to the formula and refined into elixirs that can detoxify.
However, if such a list is to be made, the name of the elixir or the function of the precious medicine in the elixir must also be written down.
For the fourth question, list three rare herbs. You can choose one of them and describe three ways to treat it, or you can list at least one way to treat each rare herb.
This processing method is the process of preparing medicinal materials, and it needs to be described in detail.
This is another very time-consuming problem.
Experienced alchemists have certainly encountered many similar problems and can now write them down directly, while those who lack sufficient foundation are somewhat at a loss.
People often struggle with this question.
For Zhong Cai, this was still an easy question.
It's simple, too simple.
Whenever he encounters a rare medicinal herb, he tries multiple methods of processing it. If something doesn't work well, he'll even modify it according to his own habits. Even his wife, Old Wu, knows more than one way to prepare it, all to help him with mundane chores!
As Zhong Cai answered the questions quickly, she thought to herself: If Lao Wu were to join in the fun, maybe they could even pass this level smoothly...
[Question 5: What changes will occur when the Thousand-Herb and the Exquisite Elixir conflict with each other, and what method can be used to resolve this? Provide at least one solution.]
This isn't too difficult.
Zhong Cai thought for a moment and answered the question at lightning speed.
The conflict would involve a series of crackling explosions, mixing the other medicinal herbs in the furnace together, creating a stench that was incredibly terrifying.
As for the method, it's quite simple. The alchemist just needs to take out a clump of water snail mud and throw it in, and the conflict will be resolved instantly. It will also neutralize the remaining stench, making it almost odorless...
Zhong Cai wrote furiously.
Simple, simple, really simple.
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The moment the exam paper appeared before Zhong Cai, those outside the Danlou building could clearly see that two rooms on the first floor suddenly emitted a rich red light.
This is a timed test!
Ji Ting and the others did not expect that their two junior brothers would encounter such a test together.
It's quite rare to see someone with a limited-time offer on the first floor.
Moreover, the time limit is very short.
Before the cultivators could look at the room for long, they noticed that the intense red light had dimmed slightly.
If you calculate it this way, doesn't that mean the alchemist was only given the time it takes for an incense stick to burn?
That was way too rushed!
Everyone stared intently.
Ji Ting and Mi Wanyue couldn't tell which of their two rooms belonged to which junior brother, so they looked at Wu Shaogan, thinking they should say a few words to him and not neglect him.
Unexpectedly, they saw Wu Shaogan staring intently at the red-lit room on the first floor!
But Wu Shaogan couldn't tell which room contained his Daoist partner, so he glanced left and right.
Ji Ting and Mi Wanyue simply remained silent.
They felt that Wu Shidi must be very nervous right now.
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Gradually, time passed.
Although the alchemists do not enter the alchemy building at the same time, each time they enter, many people pay attention to them. Therefore, when a new alchemist climbs the building, he will only attract the attention of cultivators for a few moments in the early stages, and they will soon turn their attention to other floors.
Now, many people are paying attention to Zhong Cai and Lu Yuning.
After all, there was a red glow, and the alchemists were of unusual status, which made them very interesting.
The intense red light had dimmed by half!
In other words, there is still half an incense stick's time left.
While many cultivators were worried about the alchemists in the rooms on the first floor, suddenly, the light in one of the rooms disappeared.
The room above this floor, right next to it, radiated a bluish light.
Of the two newly added alchemists who took the timed test, one of them has already completed the test, climbing to a higher level in only half the time allotted by the Pill Pavilion!
Shocking!
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At this moment, Ji Ting and Mi Wanyue still wanted to talk to Wu Shaogan about the current situation.
But then they noticed that Wu Shaogan's gaze was fixed on the room they had just climbed to the second floor.
Mi Wanyue then asked, "Junior Brother Wu, how can you be sure this room belongs to Junior Brother Zhong?"
Although Gitine didn't say anything, she wondered if it was because of the unspoken understanding between the couple?
However, the two heard Wu Shaogan say with certainty, "The one that's faster is definitely A Cai."
Although Mi Wanyue disliked Lu Yuning, he was still her junior brother, and she was still a little unhappy about him bringing honor to their master.
Ji Ting was more tolerant and smiled gently, "Junior Brother Wu has so much confidence in Junior Brother Zhong?"
Wu Shaogan replied, "A-Cai has always been like this."
Ji Ting and Mi Wanyue looked at him, waiting for him to continue.
Wu Shaogan said, "A-Cai doesn't like wasting time. She will do it as quickly as possible whenever she can." He added, "Every time A-Cai refines pills, she achieves the shortest refining time for that particular pill."
Ji Ting and Mi Wanyue tasted it.
To achieve the shortest refining time, the manipulation of wood and fire, as well as the processing of medicinal materials, must also be minimized.
To achieve the shortest time, one must have a thorough understanding and select the most suitable method from among various options, one that also takes the least amount of time.
In this way, Junior Brother Zhong has not only accumulated an enormous amount of experience, but he may also be able to complete the test requirements very skillfully without having to think too much.
Therefore, he must be able to be very fast.
Ji Ting and Mi Wanyue believed that the reason why Junior Brother Wu had his eye on this room was because he had great confidence in his Daoist partner.
The reason the two were so certain of this was because they knew their junior brother.
Lu Yuning's talent in alchemy is indeed outstanding, but currently she has not reached the point where she can refine each type of pill in the shortest time.
There's a high chance he's not as fast as Zhong Cai!
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Besides the two senior and junior disciples and Wu Shaogan, other alchemists who were also paying attention listened carefully and overheard Wu Shaogan and the others' conversation and feelings.
So, they really thought highly of Master Zhong Dan?
Then they'll have to take a closer look.
Master Zhong Dan... how many levels will he be able to climb next?
Some cultivators even made bets in secret.
“Sang Danwang’s disciple couldn’t possibly be too low-ranking. I bet he’s about on par with Master Lu Dan.”
"That's not how it works. King Sangdan was once on par with Yuandan in terms of skill, but he quickly surpassed Yuandan and became no match for him!"
"That's true, but just because the master is great doesn't mean the disciple is great too. And even if one is great, one can't necessarily follow the master's example, can one?"
"It's always more likely."
"I just inquired and found out that King Sangdan has never taken on any disciples before. The fact that he brought one here shows he values him very much. Is there any doubt about that disciple's talent and alchemy skills?"
"That makes a lot of sense..."
"Quick! Look! Master Zhong has already climbed to the third floor!"
"That alchemist..."
"It seems that Alchemist Lu hasn't gone up to the second floor yet—no, Alchemist Lu has already gone up to the second floor!"
"I was worried that Master Lu would exceed the time limit, but I didn't expect that he still had some leeway. However, compared to Master Zhong, he is indeed climbing a little slower."
"Master Lu's alchemy skills are also excellent; he used to have a very high ranking. How could he not even pass the first level..."
"Speaking of which, what exactly was the test on the second floor? How come Master Zhong is so fast?"
"Who knows..."
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Not only were the cultivators watching unaware, but Ji Ting and Mi Wanyue, who had climbed the building many times, were also unaware.
Gitting speculated, "Perhaps it's the processing of some rare medicines."
Mi Wanyue pondered for a moment and agreed: "If Junior Brother Zhong is proficient in handling many kinds of rare medicines, he will naturally be able to process them quickly."
Both of them looked at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly: "A-Cai is very knowledgeable about every kind of precious medicine."
Ji Ting and Mi Wanyue laughed when they heard this.
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In fact, what Zhong Cai encountered in the second stage was indeed the processing of rare medicinal herbs.
There are ten kinds of rare medicines in total, each of which looks strange and is quite an eyesore.
The test was not explained in terms of method, nor was there a time limit.
However, to properly handle these precious medicines, one must first figure out which part is used in medicine, and then consider the processing methods.
Zhong Cai originally only learned how to process medicinal herbs by learning whichever formula he learned, but one time when he was listening to lectures in the Mei Family Mountains, he found it quite interesting to process an ugly but precious herb that looked like an eyeball.
After returning home, he got carried away and found all sorts of incredibly ugly things, and studied them one by one.
So what are these ten items?
Zhong Cai could process dozens more items!
It was no challenge for him at all.
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Even after Zhong Cai climbed to the third floor, he was still moving very fast.
This level tests your ability to manipulate wood and fire, using various methods to control them.
That's not a problem anymore.
Zhong Cai had already mastered the manipulation of wood and fire when her strength was much lower, all for the purpose of creating a medicine to soothe Wu Shaogan's soul and aid his cultivation.
Back then, it took him a lot of effort to achieve perfect control. Once he reaches a higher level, he will be able to control it to an even more precise degree.
Naturally, he soon met the requirements and was quickly sent to the fourth floor.
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Outside the Danlou, everyone watched in disbelief as the room filled with blue light jumped, jumped, and jumped again.
Regardless of whether there's a time limit or not, the solid foundation of that alchemist was truly unexpected.
Wu Shaogan looked at him with a hint of pride in his expression.
It was clear that he was happy because of his Daoist partner.
Ji Ting and Mi Wanyue looked toward another room with blue light.
Lu Yuning didn't know how he went through the trials on the second floor, and it was quite a while before he entered the third floor.
At this moment, Zhong Cai was already on the fifth floor.
From initially entering at the same time, to creating a distance of one layer, and then to creating a distance of two layers...
It is obvious that Zhong Cai is a well-rounded alchemist, which is why he has such abilities.
...His talent in alchemy must also be extremely terrifying.
The details will become clear when Zhong Cai faces the test of pill refining.
Gradually, people started coming over to talk to Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan is fairly amiable, but if the other party brings up a topic he doesn't like, he will politely brush them off; however, if they come to him to inquire about Zhong Cai's situation and offer positive opinions, he will chat with them for a while longer.
Jiting and Mi Wanyue, who had taken in everything, were speechless.
It's a bit too sweet.
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The first ten levels seemed to test basic knowledge, and even though Zhong Cai passed the tests quickly each time, she didn't encounter any extra rewards...
etc.
When Zhong Cai passed the ninth level, she felt that the entire room had changed shape.
He wasn't immediately transported to the tenth floor, but rather seemed to have entered a space where time was frozen.
The voice rang out.
[Congratulations to the participant for achieving excellent results! Ten Mystic Pearls have been awarded.]
As soon as he finished speaking, ten mysterious pearls floated in front of Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai was stunned for a moment, then reached out and took off the Xuanzhu.
Is this the generous reward?
But he quickly realized that it really was a very generous reward.
After all, he was only a level three alchemist.
It's already quite a high number that you can get your hands on just by reviewing past experiences.
Zhong Cai had only received a large number of gifts beforehand and had been wealthy in the past, so he didn't realize the significance of these ten Xuanzhu.
In reality, ten Xuanzhu are worth 100,000 gold. For a third-level alchemist, an ordinary rare medicine is worth only a hundred or a few hundred gold. The quantity that ten Xuanzhu can buy is extremely large!
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Zhong Cai also had some unexpected aspects.
Although Danlou is very generous in order to attract alchemists, it is not this generous.
In the first nine levels, all alchemists who have passed the test and reached a certain standard will be given some resources by that room—mostly tens or hundreds of gold coins, or some medicinal herbs and rare medicines.
However, Zhong Cai's performance was too outstanding. After analysis, Danlou decided to put Zhong Cai into a more rigorous test and temporarily withhold the rewards from the previous rooms.
Zhong Cai successfully reached the ninth floor and received the generous reward for the first stage.
Once he successfully passes through the tenth floor, he will achieve the "full ten" achievement and will receive even more rewards.
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Outside the Danlou Pavilion.
Giddings' expression was somewhat complicated.
Mi Wanyue's expression was somewhat strange.
Both of them witnessed Zhong Cai's floor level continuously rising, and in such a short time, she had already completed the test of the ninth floor and entered the tenth floor!
Lu Yuning's previous score was the ninth level.
However, he failed the test on the ninth floor, so he remained there.
Zhong Cai has now surpassed Lu Yuning in terms of talent.
And Lu Yuning now...
He is on the sixth floor.
Sure enough, it landed on a floor further away.
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The other cultivators also quieted down, and the noise subsided.
Everyone's gaze fell on the blue light emanating from the tenth-floor room, and it was unclear what they were thinking.
They all seemed somewhat nervous.
That alchemist Zhong just now wasn't very old, how come he climbed so fast?
It's not that they haven't tried before; each challenge precisely targets their weaknesses and takes a long time to overcome!
Many alchemists are able to climb to higher levels precisely because they are not afraid of the tedious and slow process.
It was nothing like Zhong Cai... it was more like she was strolling leisurely.
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Wu Shaogan didn't find it strange at all, and he also had a lot of confidence in Zhong Cai.
It's only the tenth floor, A-Cai is doing well.
Just like Wu Shaogan once defended his position in a hundred battles, he never took his enemies seriously and was certain that he could survive.
He did it.
With A-Cai's extraordinary talent in alchemy, he must be able to do the same.
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Ji Ting sighed, "Yu Ning is the eighth child; there are seven people above him."
Mi Wanyue said, "The one with the highest ranking is an old alchemist, on the nineteenth floor."
Ji Ting added, "I wonder which level Junior Brother Zhong will be able to climb to..."
Mi Wanyue said, "It certainly won't be low."
Ji Ting looked at the blue-lighted room that belonged to Lu Yuning and said in a low voice, "I hope Yuning can go in there a little more often, otherwise when he comes out, I'm afraid he will be...devastated."
Mi Wanyue snorted lightly: "Senior brother, are you blaming me for letting him climb the stairs with Junior Brother Zhong?"
Seeing that Mi Wanyue was also about to get angry, Ji Ting quickly reassured her, "No, no. Junior Brother Zhong is already here. Even if he doesn't climb the stairs with Yu Ning now, Master will definitely let them come out to spar later."
Mi Wanyue said, "That's how it is."
Gidding nodded helplessly.
Both of them looked at Lu Yuning.
They knew very well that even if Lu Yuning improved her grades compared to the past, she would still never be able to catch up with Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai is far ahead of everyone else, probably because he's always comparing himself to himself.
To Lu Yuning...
Although Zhong Cai was amiable, she probably didn't care much.
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Wu Shaogan also heard the surrounding sounds, and naturally overheard some of the conversation between Ji Ting and Mi Wanyue.
He thought about it and wrote it all down.
After Ah Cai finished climbing the stairs, he shared the experience with her later.
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Zhong Cai sat on the floor of the tenth-floor room, opposite a pill furnace.
It wasn't his own alchemy furnace, but rather one provided on the floor.
The alchemy furnace was enormous and seemed to have been unused for many years. It was covered in rust and its luster had long since faded, making it impossible to determine its exact grade.
The challenge on this level is to use this alchemy furnace to refine a type of elixir.
No matter what kind of elixir it is, as long as it reaches level three, it will be fine.
There is only one chance. If the refining fails, it will be sent back and you will have to start all over again next time.
And if one successfully refines it...
Rewards will be distributed based on the quantity and quality of the pills produced.
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Zhong Cai observed the alchemy furnace.
The voice gave a brief introduction, saying that this thing was an ancient alchemy furnace, which is why it looked like this.
The specific level of the alchemy furnace is unknown, but it is said that it will not affect cultivators of Zhong Cai's level in operating it.
However, since the alchemy furnace is already in this state, it will probably be very troublesome to use.
If any residual energy remains, it might conflict with the medicinal herbs added, instantly causing the refining process to fail.
Therefore, this level cannot be passed!
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Zhong Cai thought for a moment.
The first test is the ability to clean the alchemy furnace.
Although he had previously used the purification talismans refined by his own elder brother, that didn't mean he wouldn't use other methods.
With a variety of medicinal decoctions and hand gestures, there won't be any problems.
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Danlou will provide reasonable resources.
However, if it is unreasonable or wrong, Danlou will not respond.
All of Zhong Cai's requests were responded to.
After a few breaths, Zhong Cai was surrounded by various tools.
Zhong Caixian quickly prepared some medicinal juice and poured it into the alchemy furnace to melt away the accumulated grime. He then used hand seals to draw the liquid out and pour it into a special large vat.
But this time it still can't be cleaned up completely.
Zhong Cai's technique was quick, and she repeatedly used the same method.
After about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, all the old grime was melted and removed, but many other deposited medicinal properties and scattered odors remained.
Zhong Cai then made a hand seal.
As these hand gestures changed, all the chaotic energy was eliminated, and the accumulated medicinal properties were quickly identified by Zhong Cai, who then neutralized them using other medicinal herbs.
Then came a variety of other methods.
In about half an hour, the entire furnace was completely cleaned.
Zhong Cai did not relax; she continued to perform the hand seals for the test.
Sure enough, upon closer inspection, he found extremely small residues that he needed to deal with one by one.
Once all of this was done, Zhong Cai conducted another inspection.
It was repeated many times and took some time.
Finally, Zhong Cai confirmed that there were no problems.
He then poured his profound energy into the furnace and began to examine its overall condition.
Fortunately, the alchemy furnace was still intact, and there was no defect that could suddenly cause it to explode.
Zhong Cai was still not at ease and checked repeatedly, conducting multiple tests.
This was not a waste of time. As he examined the furnace inch by inch, his profound energy became thoroughly familiar with its condition.
Immediately afterwards, Zhong Cai offered up the wood and fire.
Zhong Cai skillfully manipulated the furnace, using the firewood to burn it clean, eliminating any remaining impurities.
Then, the firewood was put into the furnace.
Start the warming process of the furnace.
It will take some time before we can truly begin work.
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While Zhong Cai was recuperating, she silently missed her husband, Lao Wu.
So Lao Wu really helped him a lot.
If it weren't for Lao Wu's meticulous research into various levels of purification talismans, cleaning the furnace wouldn't have been so troublesome for him in order to ensure the success rate of pill formation.
Even if he could buy some purification talismans, if they weren't top-grade, there would still be some minor details he needed to handle personally, which would be a bit troublesome... If he didn't handle them, the furnace might not explode, but it would definitely affect the quality of the pills.
To clean the furnace using only wood fire, you would need at least level five wood fire.
He really can't do without Old Wu.
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