Chapter 147: Gentle Fire Like Rain, Quiet Fire Like Jade

Looking at the flickering firelight before him, Yu Zhangsheng felt incomparable joy in his heart.

"The Three Gentle Fires are complete! This Three Gentle Fire alchemy technique is truly wondrous; no wonder the cultivation requirement is relatively lower, emphasizing borrowing power..."

It was precisely for this reason that Gongsun Yang, with only Qi Refining cultivation, could be a Third-Rank Alchemist.

"Com... comprehended it?"

Gongsun Yang looked at the fire before him, staring blankly, even rubbing his eyes, still finding it somewhat hard to believe, dumbstruck.

How long has it been since I explained it to him? Less than three hours, and he comprehended Void Fire?

This comprehension ability... Gongsun Yang was fiercely shocked.

Feeling absurdity and joy simultaneously, his gaze was complex.

How long did it take me to comprehend it back then? I just thought to tell Yu Zhangsheng not to rush, to take it slow...

As a result, looking at that ball of Void Fire, Gongsun Yang froze for a moment, then coughed twice, hands behind his back, revealing an appreciative gaze, and said lightly:

"Not bad! The Three Fires are complete! You've comprehended the profundity of Void Fire as well; next you just need to practice diligently. Once familiar, among Second Rank Pills, there should be none you cannot refine."

Pausing for a moment, Gongsun Yang thought and continued to add:

"About the same as me; back then Teacher also spent two hours before understanding Void Fire."

"Oh. Teacher is still amazing." Yu Zhangsheng nodded innocently; hearing Gongsun Yang say this, the trace of pride in his heart was entirely converged, and he cooperated by looking at Gongsun Yang with reverent eyes.

"No need to be discouraged," Gongsun Yang patted Yu Zhangsheng's shoulder, enduring the strange feeling in his heart, "With your talent, cultivating with a void heart, given time, surpassing me is only a matter of time."

These words were also words from the bottom of his heart; this was originally a happy matter, yet he couldn't help but feel a sense of loss in his heart.

"It's all thanks to Teacher's good teaching." Yu Zhangsheng smiled modestly.

"Indeed." Gongsun Yang feigned contemplation, nodding in approval.

After familiarizing himself once more with the use of Void Fire, Yu Zhangsheng had an idea.

"Perhaps... I can also try refining the Foundation Establishment Pill myself?"

Yu Zhangsheng pondered; since Gongsun Yang could refine Third Rank Pills with Qi Refining Peak cultivation, and he was now about the same, trying was not impossible.

After all, he still had a heaven-defying advantage that Gongsun Yang did not possess: his Divine Sense; and in alchemy, the more difficult the pill, the greater the requirement for Divine Sense.

Thinking this, Yu Zhangsheng told Gongsun Yang his idea.

Gongsun Yang fell silent, but did not refuse, only saying: "Later when I refine the Foundation Establishment Pill, call me; you stand by to protect me and also observe."

Yu Zhangsheng's growth speed was far faster than he imagined, to the point that he suddenly realized he didn't have much left to teach.

"Indeed, I am merely a Third-Rank Alchemist." Gongsun Yang felt slightly bitter inside.

"The Inner Disciple Trial in a month, do you plan to participate?" Gongsun Yang suddenly asked.

"Mm, I plan to participate." Yu Zhangsheng nodded.

"Your entry time is still short; you can wait a bit longer." "Time waits for no one; entering the Inner Sect early to enjoy better resources makes cultivation smoother, doesn't it?" Yu Zhangsheng retorted.

Gongsun Yang sighed lightly, gazing at Yu Zhangsheng, his complexion softening, patting his shoulder and saying softly: "Since you think so, that's fine too; the Inner Disciple Trial is not easy to pass, but I believe you have the grasp."

"After entering the Inner Sect, don't neglect alchemy either," pausing, Gongsun Yang pondered, "When the timing is right, I'll introduce you to a true Alchemy Grandmaster; presumably with his ability, he can truly teach you well."

Yu Zhangsheng was slightly moved; looking at Gongsun Yang's somewhat lost expression, his heart warmed while also feeling an indescribable taste.

"Teacher taught very well; Changsheng benefits for life." Yu Zhangsheng said lightly.

Gongsun Yang revealed a hint of a smile, waving his hand without responding to Yu Zhangsheng.

"Later I'll think of a way to raise Teacher's cultivation." Yu Zhangsheng thought secretly; he knew clearly that Gongsun Yang's alchemy skill was not limited to this, only hindered by cultivation, restricted by it.

The Four Arts of Immortal Cultivation, ultimately every one needs cultivation as a foundation.

"Right Teacher, disciple today just acquired a Single Formula, please Teacher look over it, give some pointers."

Thinking a moment, Yu Zhangsheng handed the Beast Nurturing Pill Single Formula to Gongsun Yang, saying respectfully.

"Oh, let me see."

Gongsun Yang raised interest; looking at the pill formula, his brows gradually relaxed.

"A very wondrous pill formula; on this, many medicinal ingredients are mutually generating and restraining, and cannot enter the medicine together; placed together they would trigger medicinal property conflict."

"For cultivators, eating these pills not only has no benefit, but may even cause cultivation regression; but for Beast Tamers, it is a great tonic, usually used for spirit nurturing, can slowly grind away the beast's realm barrier, used for upgrading and advancing."

Gongsun Yang finished reading the pill formula, praising endlessly.

"The creator of this pill is probably also a Beast Tamer, and even more an Alchemy Grandmaster! For you, it is indeed very suitable."

"Refining it is a bit troublesome; however, you just happen to have mastered Void Fire, using it to try your hand is still possible; although there is some difficulty, with more attempts success is not hard; like this, I'll refine one furnace for you first, you watch carefully, raise anything you don't understand."

Finishing speaking, Gongsun Yang sat cross-legged on the spot; amidst constantly changing hand seals, medicinal ingredients were taken out one by one, mana surged, a ball of flame wrapped the ingredients, slowly dissolving them into the alchemy furnace.

Gentle Fire! Warm and moist like rain, drop by drop, slowly permeating and melting.

"Blue Silver Grass, Soft Bone Leaf, Overlord Branch..."

One by one the ingredients dissolved; Gongsun Yang's mouth didn't stop either, deliberately slowing the alchemy speed, explaining the techniques and the ingredients' associated medicinal properties to Yu Zhangsheng one by one.

Alchemy is a very complex matter; if one must compare, Yu Zhangsheng felt it a bit like chemical synthesis in his previous life; a single mistake midway would completely change the product's characteristics, leading to failure; not a single careless moment allowed.

Yu Zhangsheng nodded and memorized on one hand, and on the other used Divine Sense to carefully, meticulously watch every step, not missing a thread, every detail manifest.

Amidst the conversation, the instant the ingredients liquefied, the flame shook, flickered a moment then stilled motionless; as the firelight swelled a degree, the temperature began to rise.

The flame was not violent, but extremely quiet, pulsing at a specific frequency.

Quiet Fire! Stillness endures, a hundred refinements form the pill; going like spring wind and rain, cannot be lacked.

The flame's instant transformation also accelerated pill formation to a certain extent; flames surrounded the furnace, faintly a fragrance transmitted out, refreshing the heart and spirit.

(Chapter End)