The second step, which is also the simplest step, only requires you to melt the purple ginseng into it...
Yao Lao nodded and said in a deep voice, guiding Xiao Yi through the next step.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi nodded.
As the purple ginseng was added, Xiao Yi simultaneously increased the flames.
He instantly refined the purple ginseng, merging its medicinal vapor with that of the meridian unveiling vine.
Having completed two steps, Xiao Yi did not feel any difficulty; in fact, he felt quite relaxed.
Seeing Xiao Yi's appearance, Yao Lao merely smiled slightly:
"Kid, start the next step!"
"Fuse the Hundred-Year Condensing Flower and the Tier 2 beast core. Remember, this step is extremely crucial; the heat must be controlled perfectly!"
"This Condensing Flower cannot withstand fierce burning; it requires careful and cautious refining. What is needed here is powerful flame control!"
Yao Lao said softly, his eyes fixed intently on the medicinal ingredients inside the Medicine Cauldron and the size of Xiao Yi's flame.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi focused completely on controlling the size of the flame.
Controlling the flame looked easy, but actually doing it was not that simple.
Xiao Yi, who had felt relaxed just moments ago, now felt the pressure.
After only a moment, Xiao Yi's forehead was already covered in sweat.
"The fire is too strong! The Condensing Flower cannot withstand such scorching!"
Yao Lao constantly monitored the state of the ingredients from the side, guiding Xiao Yi.
Seeing Xiao Yi reduce the flame, Yao Lao said in a deep voice again: "Too small, too small! How can such a weak flame extract the medicinal power from the beast core?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi frowned, his surrounding Dou Qi surging as he continuously controlled the size of the flame.
But no matter what he did, he couldn't find the appropriate flame size.
Seeing this, Yao Lao just smiled slightly, clearly indicating that everything was within his expectations.
"The reason the meridian-opening spirit rhyme pill is a fourth-grade pill, aside from its obvious effects, is partly due to this major refining difficulty..."
"To extract the medicinal power from the Condensing Flower and the beast core simultaneously and integrate them into the meridian unveiling vine's medicinal vapor, one must find that most suitable flame size..."
Xiao Yan heard this, and looking at Xiao Yi's painful expression, he couldn't help but whisper: "Is this step really that difficult? Brother Yi looks like he is in a lot of pain. Why does it look so simple to you, Teacher?"
Yao Lao merely smiled slightly: "After all, it is Xiao Yi's first time refining a Medicinal Pill. It is normal that he cannot control the flame well..."
Xiao Xuan, however, remained silent, simply frowning as he looked toward Xiao Yi, wondering what he was thinking.
At this moment, Xiao Yi was exhausting all his strength to control the flame transformed from his Dou Qi.
He struggled to find the most suitable flame temperature... Time passed unnoticed, and Xiao Yi was already drenched in sweat.
Finally, Xiao Yi seemed to have found the most suitable temperature for refining the Condensing Flower and the beast core within his Sea of Consciousness.
The next second, the red flames around Xiao Yi, which were originally transformed from Dou Qi, all turned crimson.
The flame was no longer formed by Dou Qi, but the Heart Fire condensed by the Cultivation Technique Xiao Yi practiced!
As the Heart Fire emerged, the Condensing Flower and the beast core inside the Medicine Cauldron began to slowly melt, turning into golden mist and intertwining with the previous medicinal vapor.
Seeing this scene, a look of shock instantly appeared on Yao Lao's face.
"How is this possible!"
"This kid's talent is even more terrifying than I imagined! He is a born genius at pill refining!"
Yao Lao couldn't help but mutter a few words internally, then glanced slightly at Xiao Xuan beside him.
He secretly pondered that the declining Xiao Clan was very likely to rise again!
Xiao Xuan did not show much emotion upon seeing Xiao Yi's performance, as he was somewhat aware of Xiao Yi's talent.
"Xiao Yi, hold on! You have reached the final step, Pill Condensation!"
Yao Lao couldn't help but speak up, reminding Xiao Yi to concentrate.
Although Pill Condensation was the final step in refining a Medicinal Pill, it was also the most critical one.
If Pill Condensation failed, all previous efforts would be wasted!
At this moment, Xiao Yi's strength was already overdrawn, but seeing the imminent victory within reach, Xiao Yi naturally could not give up.
Xiao Yi once again exerted all his strength, sending his Heart Fire and the remaining Dou Qi in his body surging out.
The two types of flames underwent Fusion, transforming into a massive flaming palm that reached toward the medicinal vapor inside the Pill Furnace.
Although this method looked a bit crude, it was indeed a way to condense a pill.
"Condense for me!"
Xiao Yi roared, and the flaming palm inside the Pill Furnace fiercely gripped the vapor.
The next second, the flames receded, and a Medicinal Pill slowly appeared inside the Pill Furnace!
"It's done!"
Seeing the Medicinal Pill in the Pill Furnace, Xiao Yi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
After all, this was a fourth-grade pill, and he had successfully refined a fourth-grade pill on his very first attempt!
Anyone in his shoes would be uncontrollably excited!
Xiao Yi took out the Medicinal Pill he had refined and placed it alongside the one Yao Lao had refined in his hand.
Although both were meridian-opening spirit rhyme pills, the difference in quality and appearance was significant.
The one Yao Lao refined was smooth and lustrous green, carrying waves of medicinal fragrance, while the one Xiao Yi refined only barely resembled a Medicinal Pill.
"Although the appearance is a bit ugly, it can still be counted as a fourth-grade pill!"
"I never thought that even after my demise, I would still be able to witness someone with such talent in pill refining!"
The excitement in Yao Lao's eyes was undeniable, as he was a person who cherished talent.
Xiao Xuan also laughed heartily: "As expected of a descendant of my Xiao Clan! Even without the Dou Di Bloodline, his talent is still astonishing!"
Xiao Yi merely smiled slightly, picking up the meridian-opening spirit rhyme pill refined by Yao Lao and asking: "Then can I eat this Medicinal Pill now..."
Xiao Xuan nodded.
Yao Lao also nodded, then seeing Xiao Yan's envious expression, he said in a deep voice: "Little Yanzi, don't worry. When you reach the Dou Practitioner realm, your teacher will refine another one for you..."
... Night fell.
In the back mountains of Wutan City.
Xiao Yi and Xiao Yan separated to Cultivate on their own.
Xiao Yi looked at the meridian-opening spirit rhyme pill in his hand, which emitted bursts of medicinal fragrance, and then glanced at Xiao Xuan, saying:
"Ancestor, I'm really eating it!"
Xiao Xuan nodded: "Go ahead and eat it. It's only a fourth-grade pill; it won't kill you!"
After Xiao Xuan finished speaking, Xiao Yi did not hesitate and sent the Medicinal Pill in his hand into his stomach.
As soon as the Medicinal Pill entered his belly, Xiao Yi could clearly feel an extremely warm power nourishing every one of his Meridians.
The Dou Qi within his body also became extraordinarily active under the guidance of that power; even its circulation speed increased significantly.
"So this is a fourth-grade pill? The effect is truly extraordinary!"
The next second, Xiao Yi felt a familiar sensation sweep across his entire body.
"Is it time for a Breakthrough..."
Xiao Yi hurriedly sat down cross-legged and circulated the Dou Qi within his body.
Xiao Xuan watched Xiao Yi like this and nodded in satisfaction.
After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Yi finally opened his eyes slowly, instantly feeling that the Dou Qi in his body was much more abundant.
"Five-Star Dou Zhe!"
Xiao Xuan was not surprised to see Xiao Yi advance two stars in a row.
After all, Xiao Yi had been Cultivating under him for so long. If it weren't for the issue with his physical Meridians, he would likely have already reached the Peak of Nine-Star Dou Zhe.
Immediately, Xiao Xuan said in a deep voice:
"Kid, is there an Opportunity that you desire?"
Xiao Yi: "An Opportunity? Of course!"
Xiao Xuan paused, then spoke openly: "A Soul Cultivation Technique, do you truly want it?"