On a winter afternoon, the cold wind raged outside the Taoist temple, howling incessantly, but inside the temple, it was as warm as spring sunshine, as if it were two different worlds from the outside.
At this moment, in the alchemy room to the west of the Taoist temple, the furnace fire was burning brightly.
Liu Feng wore a pristine white robe with a deep blue belt around his waist. His long hair was casually tied back, exuding an indescribable air of elegance and grace.
Yu Jingya once praised his long hair for being beautiful, so he naturally kept it, as if he had returned to the time when he was practicing in seclusion in Qingfeng Temple ten years ago, with Taoist robes and long hair.
Now that Liu Feng has broken through to the Golden Core stage, he has once again devoted himself to alchemy, appearing calm and composed, handling it with ease.
His main goal in this alchemy session was to guide Granny Sun and cultivate alchemy talents for Qingfeng Temple.
Sun Yaopo was once a disciple of Master Zhang Shanyun of Liufeng, serving him for many years and deeply inheriting his true teachings. She was not only proficient in medicine but also cured countless patients.
Therefore, everyone affectionately calls her "Grandma Sun".
When she learned that Liu Feng had decided to reopen Qingfeng Temple, she resolutely returned to the temple to assist Liu Feng in handling daily affairs and took on the important task of collecting medicinal herbs from all over the world to provide Liu Feng with a continuous supply of resources for alchemy.
She also enjoys studying herbs and prescriptions in her spare time.
Especially after taking the Vitality-Replenishing Pill given to her by Liu Feng, she felt as if she had returned to her youthful state, which amazed her.
Thus, she developed a strong interest in alchemy. Now, she can refine the Qi-replenishing pill, although the quality still needs improvement, it is already a great step forward and not easy at all.
At this moment, Granny Sun was standing to the side, watching Liu Feng's skillful alchemy techniques intently, her heart filled with sincere admiration.
She hesitated for a moment, then finally mustered her courage and respectfully said, "Young Master, I have a question I would like to ask you."
From this day forward, everyone in Qingfeng Temple will address Liu Feng as "Young Master".
Those titles such as "Master," "Brother Master," and "Immortal Master" have been discontinued. As the first person to address him as "Young Master," Sun Yaopo received no objection from Liu Feng; he simply nodded slightly, signaling her to continue.
Knowing that such an opportunity was rare, Granny Sun cleared her throat and voiced her doubts:
"Controlling the heat during the alchemy process has always been a major concern for me. Sometimes I feel that the heat is just right, but the pill fails to take shape; other times I worry that the heat will be too strong and ruin the medicinal materials. Young Master, what are your thoughts on this?"
Liu Feng stopped what he was doing, turned slightly to the side, and looked at her earnestly, saying, "Grandma Sun, controlling the heat is indeed crucial. This requires you to carefully sense the changes inside the alchemy furnace, and you can't simply rely on time or appearances. When the medicinal herbs begin to fuse, there will be subtle fluctuations in the aura inside the furnace. Have you noticed that?"
Granny Sun frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then shook her head.
Seeing this, Liu Feng stretched out another hand and gently approached the alchemy furnace, sensing the changes in temperature and energy within. Then, he patiently explained:
"Look, the flame inside this alchemy furnace seems stable, but if you pay close attention, you can detect subtle changes. The color, temperature, and rhythm of the flame can all reflect the subtle changes in the heat."
Guided by Liu Feng, Granny Sun cautiously brought her hand close to the alchemy furnace, feeling the intense heat and changing aura. A thoughtful glint appeared in her eyes as she asked, "How can one accurately judge whether the heat is just right?"
Liu Feng smiled slightly, crossed his arms, and after a moment of contemplation, said:
"This requires a long period of experience. Different medicinal materials react differently under different heat levels. By observing the color, shape, and changes in the aroma inside the furnace, we can determine whether the heat is just right. For example, when a certain medicinal material begins to become crystal clear and emits a specific fragrance, it indicates that the heat is almost right."
Grandma Sun nodded thoughtfully, then asked another question: "What are the rules for combining medicinal herbs?"
Liu Feng turned around and looked at the alchemy furnace again, gently fiddling with the medicinal herbs beside him, and patiently explained:
"The combination of medicinal herbs must follow the principle of mutual generation and mutual restraint. Some medicinal herbs can exert greater effects when used together; while others cannot be used at the same time, otherwise adverse consequences will occur. This requires us to have a deep understanding of the properties of various medicinal herbs and to constantly try and summarize experience."
At this point, Liu Feng thought of Yu Jingya and decided to refine some pills for her to improve her cultivation physique.
He continued, "For example, I have refined Marrow Cleansing Pills and Qi Nourishing Pills. Marrow Cleansing Pills require a variety of precious medicinal materials, and the combination must be precise; otherwise, not only will they fail to cleanse the marrow, but they may also harm the user. Qi Nourishing Pills, on the other hand, emphasize gentleness and focus on nourishing vital energy."
Sun Yaopo listened attentively, nodding occasionally in agreement.
She then raised a new question: "When combining medicinal herbs, are there any fixed methods or rules to follow?"
Liu Feng smiled and replied, "You can start with the efficacy and properties of the medicinal materials. For example, if you want to refine a healing pill, you can choose medicinal materials with hemostatic, tissue-regenerating, and detoxifying effects. At the same time, the properties of the medicinal materials need to be coordinated to avoid being too hot or too cold."
Grandma Sun suddenly understood and said gratefully, "Thank you for your guidance, young master. I have benefited greatly from it."
Liu Feng smiled and waved his hand: "Grandma Sun, there's no need to be so polite. We don't need to stand on ceremony between us. When I was a child, I even learned medicine from you."
Beside him, two children stood quietly, listening attentively, their eyes sparkling with a thirst for knowledge.
Yun Yitongzi seemed quite interested in alchemy and couldn't help but ask, "Young Master, when will we be able to refine pills as skillfully as you?"
Liu Feng patted Yun Yi's head and said with a smile, "As long as you study hard and practice more, you will be able to do it one day."
Wind Chime Boy asked curiously, "Is alchemy really that difficult?"
Liu Feng squatted down, looked into her eyes, and said earnestly, "Refining pills is indeed not easy, but as long as you have patience and perseverance, you will eventually succeed."
As night fell, Liu Feng and Yu Jingya spent a tender moment together. After she fell into a deep sleep, Liu Feng quietly entered the magic gourd space.
With this improvement in cultivation, the space within the treasure gourd has expanded to a radius of a thousand miles.
In the center of the space, the lake water was as clear as a mirror, reflecting two nine-leafed mystical lotuses, standing tall and graceful. Each leaf, flower, and pointed tip emitted a faint fluorescence, making them exceptionally mysterious.
Beside the Nine-Leaf Mystic Lotus, the Little Dragon of the Spirit Sky cultivated its breathing techniques.
When it saw Liu Feng enter, it leaped joyfully from the lake, transforming into a streak of light that wrapped around Liu Feng's waist, before gently landing on his shoulder and nuzzling him affectionately...
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