This request is not excessive. Although Hundred Herbs Peak has a rule that disciples from other peaks are not allowed to refine pills, it is because curious sword cultivators used to come and cause trouble, which caused chaos and confusion. That's why this rule was established.
But if she really succeeded in refining it, it would mean she knows how to make pills, so it wouldn't matter if she came. Besides, they didn't really believe she could refine any top-grade pain-relieving pills.
"Okay, that's settled then. Stop dawdling."
Shi Xuan then sat down again, preheated the alchemy furnace, and began searching for spiritual herbs, explaining as he went.
Just as she said, since they were all from the same school, she didn't hesitate to revise their pill formulas.
"Look, I only took half the amount of millet sesame flowers, that's enough. Note that you need to remove the roots of the Mingxin grass, but don't throw away the roots, you can use the Qingyu Dan..."
She gave an explanation for each portion of the spiritual medicine she took. After taking all the medicine, the alchemy furnace was ready. Considering the disciples' skill levels, she deliberately processed each ingredient on the outside before putting it into the furnace.
She controlled the fire with her spiritual power and the elixir with her divine sense. Her movements were fluid and graceful, carrying an indescribable rhythm.
The layman sees the spectacle, the expert sees the details. The disciples who were watching went from being dismissive to looking serious; she actually seemed quite capable!
Before long, the onlookers in the front row were all captivated by her. A disciple with exceptional talent even experienced a relaxation in his cultivation at this moment, sitting down and entering meditation on the spot, advancing a small level, which surprised everyone.
When the time was right, Shi Xuan cast the pill-collecting incantation, and six round pills jumped out in a row, which Shi Xuan then collected into a porcelain bottle he had prepared beforehand.
"Finally done, I'm exhausted." Shi Xuan stood up, shook his neck, and jumped up and down a couple of times to relieve the discomfort caused by using spiritual power.
No one answered her; the surroundings were completely silent.
As inner disciples of Danfeng, they had good eyesight; this... seemed to actually be...
The disciples had lost their earlier bravado. The leader, now somewhat cautious, asked, "Could you take it out and look at it again?"
"Of course!" Shi Xuan was very generous. "How can a bet be taken lightly? Naturally, I want you all to see it clearly."
He then moved around a couple more times, poured out a painkiller pill from the porcelain bottle, held it in his hand, twirled it around to show them, and then put it back into the bottle.
Flawless!
The group of alchemists were stunned. Where did this swordsman come from?! Could his alchemy skills surpass even those of their alchemy hall elders?!
After their initial shock, the disciples began to discuss the matter amongst themselves.
"This is truly a top-quality pain reliever! I can hardly believe it!"
"This can't be some kind of trick, can it? Our Elder Qu's pain-relieving pills are barely even top-grade. How could a sword cultivator like her refine a flawless one?!"
"Which sword peak's disciple is she? Has any of you seen her? Why doesn't such a skilled alchemist come to our Hundred Herbs Peak? What a waste of talent she has to go to a sword peak!"
"The fact that she was able to become a personal instructor at Sword Peak shows that she must have been recognized by her teachers in swordsmanship."
"I really want to get my hands on the pill and take a look... No matter what kind of pill it is, a flawless, top-grade one is so rare."
...
Having successfully refined the top-grade pain-relieving pill and won the bet, Shi Xuan quickly put the porcelain bottle containing the pill and the spirit stones on the table back into his bracelet. He waved to the inner disciples of Hundred Herbs Peak and said, "I won't stay any longer today. Don't forget about the bet. I'll be coming to visit often this month."
She took two steps outside, then stopped and turned to the disciple she had just argued with, saying, "I'll forget about eating the alchemy furnace upside down. I'll come back tomorrow, and I can borrow your furnace again."
The disciple was no longer the furious man he had been before; his face was flushed red as he replied, "You can use it! You can use it whenever you want! I wouldn't mind giving it to you!" This time, he was completely convinced.
This disciple is not bad, although he is a bit reckless.
Shi Xuan smiled at him and said, "Then I'll be leaving now."
"Wait!" the disciple said, his face flushed and neck stiff. "A man's word is his bond. Since I've already made that promise, I can't go back on my word!"
He then did a handstand, supporting himself with his hands as he took a few steps, before pressing his face against the alchemy furnace.
I certainly can't eat the pills from the alchemy furnace, but I still have to make a show of it.
A burst of laughter erupted from the crowd, instantly enlivening the atmosphere.
Shi Xuan was amused by him, and after he stood up again, she asked him, "What's your name?"
The disciple's already flushed face turned even redder after being upside down, and he said in a gruff voice, "My name is Lu Shan."
"Alright, Lushan, I'll demonstrate the pill-making process for the painkiller pill to you again tomorrow, okay?"
Lu Shan nodded hastily, knowing he had gotten a great deal. The process of a master-level alchemist was rarely witnessed, let alone demonstrated right before his eyes—a privilege reserved for direct disciples!
Shi Xuan went along with it, since she needed to stock up on painkillers anyway.
The disciples watching chimed in, saying all at once: "I want to come too!" "Me too!" "How could I miss out on such a great opportunity!"
After showing off his power, Shi Xuan achieved his goal: not only did he refine the pain-relieving pill today, but he would also have no worries about refining pills in the future.
She returned to her residence at Fuyu Peak without a second thought, leaving the disciples of Dingri Hall engaged in a lively discussion that lingered for a long time. They even agreed to come together the next day to observe the refining process of the top-grade pill.
Before long, the news that a disciple of Sword Peak had come to challenge the Hundred Herbs Peak spread from Dingri Hall throughout the entire Hundred Herbs Peak.
Shu Yuanguan also learned of this news, and he summoned Lu Shan, the person involved, for questioning.
"Did you really refine a top-grade pain-relieving pill?" Shu Yuanguan was initially skeptical.
"Yes, Peak Master, your disciples witnessed it with their own eyes," Lu Shan replied, bowing.
Lu Shan's disciple was very upright and honest, and would never lie about this matter.
Shu Yuanguan scratched his beard, showing no outward expression in front of his disciples, but inwardly he couldn't help but sigh with regret. Why wasn't such a good alchemy cultivator on Hundred Herbs Peak? So which peak was so hated?
"Do you know which peak she's from? What does she look like?"
"Reporting to the Peak Master, this is the first time I have seen her. I don't know which peak she is from. She is about shoulder-high to me. She is wearing a black personal disciple's robe. She has long brown hair with some curls. She has a fair and beautiful face and two dimples when she smiles."
He was deeply impressed by Shi Xuan, and his description was natural and very specific.
It's her!
Shu Yuanguan slammed his fist on the table and stood up. It was Shi Xuan, the one who had chosen their Baicaofeng Peak yesterday but was snatched away!
If Shi Xuan had chosen Sword Peak from the beginning, he wouldn't be so upset. But she clearly chose Hundred Herbs Peak from the start! Yet, the sect leader and a few other old guys coerced and lured her away! This was originally a peerless genius of Hundred Herbs Peak! How could a cooked duck just fly away like that!
Thinking back to what happened yesterday when Shi Xuan entered the sect, he wanted to punch himself. If he had known this would happen, he would have insisted on keeping this person even if the mountain was blown up!
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