Chapter 17
Jiang Liuya formed hand seals, channeling streams of spiritual energy into the alchemy furnace, causing the flames within to instantly ignite. The flames resembled agile fire dragons, tumbling and leaping within the furnace, radiating intense heat.
Jiang Liuya focused intently on controlling her spiritual energy and the heat, and fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on her forehead, but her hands remained steady and strong.
Danxi stared intently at the alchemy furnace, her eyes revealing tension and anticipation.
He could feel the surrounding spiritual energy constantly gathering under the influence of the spirit-gathering array, providing a continuous source of energy for alchemy. However, he also knew that the process of refining pills beyond one's level was full of variables, and any small accident could lead to failure.
Time passed slowly, and the atmosphere in the alchemy room became increasingly tense. The refining process was coming to an end, and the crucial moment was about to arrive.
Suddenly, a violent tremor came from the alchemy furnace, and the flames inside flickered.
Oh no! The furnace is too old and can't withstand such strong spiritual energy and fire.
"Use the Solidification Technique!" Danxi shouted in a deep voice.
Jiang Liuya gritted her teeth and made her hands form hand seals even faster, trying to stabilize the furnace first.
Her forehead was covered in sweat, which slid down her cheeks.
As each Solidifying Cauldron Technique was cast, the vibrations of the cauldron gradually weakened, and the flames inside the cauldron gradually stabilized.
The two of them breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
Finally, a soft light emanated from the alchemy furnace.
Jiang Liuya slowly approached, her eyes filled with anticipation.
As the furnace lid slowly opened, a rich medicinal aroma wafted out, and a perfectly round Foundation Establishment Pill came into view.
"Immortal Master, it's a success!" Jiang Liuya excitedly grabbed Danxi's sleeve.
Danxi looked at the hand tightly gripping her sleeve, a hint of restraint appearing on her face.
He said indifferently, "Alright. Rest today and prepare for Foundation Establishment tomorrow."
Jiang Liuya awkwardly withdrew her hand, a hint of doubt in her heart.
Immortal Master, what's wrong? Why are you suddenly unhappy?
When Danxi returned to her room, all she could think about was Jiang Liuya's voice and smile.
So vivid and beautiful, so bright and proud.
He closed his eyes tightly, as if trying to briefly escape from this state of indulgence.
She was still young, not even twenty years old yet. In the world of cultivation, twenty years old is merely the age when one first glimpses the path to immortality, filled with a bewildered yet fervent curiosity about the world.
She now admires herself greatly; it's a kind of reverence for the strong.
I shouldn't have used these feelings to seduce her.
Moreover, he didn't even know who he was or what his identity was.
How could I possibly hold her hand now?
The next morning, Jiang Liuya was busy in the kitchen.
The morning sunlight streamed through the kitchen window, gently bathing her in its warmth.
Li Yuan walked into the kitchen with a yawn and saw Jiang Liuya's busy figure. Curiosity instantly welled up in his heart.
He leaned closer and asked, "Liu Ya, what delicious food are you making?"
"Fragrant and sweet almond cake." Jiang Liuya placed the steaming cake into two plates, pointed to the plates, and continued, "This is for Xiao Chu, and this is for the Immortal Master."
Li Yuan's smiling face instantly fell. He widened his eyes and feigned anger, saying, "Why wasn't there any for me?"
Jiang Liuya gently patted Li Yuan's shoulder and said slowly, "Don't be silly, senior brother, you don't like sweets anyway."
“But…” Li Yuan wanted to argue.
"Alright, enough with the 'buts.' Let me tell you something serious..."
Jiang Liuya's expression turned serious, and she slowly said, "I'm going into seclusion to begin my Foundation Establishment today. You and Xiao Chu must take good care of Master."
Li Yuan stood there, stunned, his mouth slightly open, unable to utter a word for a moment.
The three fellow disciples were of similar age and cultivated and lived together on a daily basis, sharing a deep bond.
Li Yuan was slightly older, only twenty years old, and still somewhat immature. Song Chu was the youngest, seventeen, innocent and lively, still looking like a child. Jiang Liuya was only nineteen this year, but had already shown extraordinary talent and ability, and her cultivation was already at the Foundation Establishment stage.
After a long while, he murmured, "So fast..."
Foundation Establishment is a crucial hurdle for every cultivator. It signifies moving from basic cultivation to a higher realm, representing a significant leap in strength.
However, the process of foundation building is also full of dangers. If the attempt fails, not only will all previous efforts be wasted, but it may also damage one's cultivation.
Li Yuan looked at Jiang Liuya, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
"Don't worry, just focus on your seclusion and try to succeed on your first try." Li Yuan finally came to his senses and patted Jiang Liuya on the shoulder.
Jiang Liuya nodded, her eyes shining with determination.
Li Yuan helped Jiang Liuya deliver almond cakes to Danxi.
"Where did she go?" Danxi asked calmly.
"Oh, my junior sister has gone into seclusion to establish her foundation," Li Yuan replied.
As always, he was decisive and efficient, without any hesitation or fuss, which was exactly the kind of person he admired.
Danxi felt both gratified and slightly disappointed.
Jiang Liuya secluded herself to focus on cultivation, attempting to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
A month later, Jiang Liuya was still sitting cross-legged in the room, with the surrounding spiritual energy constantly gathering towards her.
At this moment, she had reached a critical point, and a powerful resistance suddenly appeared, like an invisible mountain blocking her way.
Her brows were furrowed, and her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat.
She knew she had reached a crucial moment in her Foundation Establishment journey. Gritting her teeth, she suddenly opened her eyes and concentrated all her strength into the hand seals. Suddenly, a powerful vortex formed around her, and a surge of immense power rushed towards her like a raging tide.
The spiritual energy in the Dan Yuan gradually condensed into liquid, and an unprecedented feeling of lightness and comfort welled up in my heart.
It felt as if my body had been reshaped, making me feel light and full of power.
Is this Foundation Establishment? Jiang Liuya slowly opened her eyes, her eyes shining with joy.
Danxi seemed to have a premonition.
He stepped out of his room and waited quietly outside the room where Jiang Liuya was cultivating.
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