"That's a common problem," she said. "These mass-produced talismans don't have refined inscriptions. They weren't made to handle high-precision control. That's fine for beginner-level training, but it limits how much finesse you can apply."
Han Yu frowned. "So how do most alchemists get past this?"
She held up three fingers.
"There are a few methods."
"One," she said, folding down a finger, "is obvious. You improve your Spirit Qi control even further. That way, you don't need to make as many micro-adjustments—you simply hold the right temperature the whole time."
Han Yu nodded slowly. "But that takes time."
"Exactly. That's why most Outer Court disciples plateau quickly. They don't want to spend three years just learning how not to burn their pills."
