Chapter 631

Elder Huang looked at Lu Yuan with deep affection: "Good child, you have already become excellent."

"From now on, as long as you stay serious and calm, you will surely surpass yourself."

At dawn, golden sunlight streamed through the secret chamber's window, illuminating the entire space.

Lu Yuan stood in the center of the secret chamber, gazing at the pile of failed elixirs heaped like a mountain on the table.

Last night he stayed up late cultivating, trying a new elixir formula, but the results were unsatisfactory, and the whole secret chamber was filled with a strong medicinal scent.

However, his attention was captured by those few failed elixirs on the table.

Lu Yuan lowered his head to carefully observe the shape and color of these failed elixirs.

He found that most of them were similar in form and carried a subtle electric sensation.

This made him curious: last night he clearly had not conducted any experiment involving electric-attribute immortal arts, so why did these failed elixirs possess such a trait?

After a moment's thought, Lu Yuan developed a strong curiosity about this sudden situation.

He decided to go to Lei Huo Dan Ge to ask whether anyone else had conducted experiments last night.

Just as he stepped out of the secret chamber, Lu Yuan coincidentally met the cultivator Lei Tingzi he had made acquaintance with the day before.

He was a disciple of Lei Huo Dan Ge of similar age to Lu Yuan, sharing the same goals and pursuits.

Lei Tingzi's expression today was somewhat weary; he paced the hallway with a hint of dejection.

Seeing Lu Yuan, he smiled and greeted him.

Morning, Brother Lu.

You didn't sleep well either, did you?

Good morning, Brother Lei.

Yeah, I ran some experiments last night but didn't get the desired results. How about you? You also look like you didn't rest well.

Lei Tingzi sighed and said: 'Yeah, I also couldn't fall asleep last night.'

I've been pondering why that high-grade elixir failed to achieve the expected effect.

Alas, it seems my alchemy technique still needs improvement.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan's heart brightened: perhaps Lei Tingzi's experiment last night is related to the problem he encountered?

Oh? What problem occurred with the high-grade elixir?

May I take a look?

Perhaps we can discuss this issue together.

Seeing Lu Yuan's interest, Lei Tingzi immediately took out a storage bag from his bosom and handed it to him.

These are my failed products.

Lei Tingzi gave a wry smile and said, 'Refining high-grade elixirs requires precise control of fire and herb ratios; I suspect the problem lies there.'

Lu Yuan took the storage bag; inside were filled with failed elixirs of various colors and shapes.

He carefully examined each failed elixir, comparing them to the failed elixirs from his own experiment the previous night.

Through comparison, Lu Yuan discovered that these failed elixirs share certain similarities.

Moreover, many of them exhibit a strong electric sensation.

Surveying the whole scene in the secret chamber, a speculation suddenly flashed in Lu Yuan's mind: his and Lei Tingzi's experiments last night might be closely related.

Brother Lei, may I ask whether you were disturbed by other factors while refining the high-grade elixir?

For example, the external environment or other immortal art attributes?

Lei Tingzi pondered for a moment, then recalled: 'Last night I indeed used electric-attribute immortal arts during the experiment to regulate fire and material changes.'

And the electric sensation emanating from these failed elixirs...

... might be a reaction to the energy you released during your experiment." Lu Yuan revealed.

Lei Tingzi stared at Lu Yuan in shock, his eyes revealing a hint of hope.

You mean my experiment might have affected these failed elixirs?

Lu Yuan smiled and nodded: 'Indeed, it is possible.'

We can further study it, to see if we can uncover the secrets within these failed elixirs.

They decided to hand these failed elixirs over to the experts in the Immortal Herbs Pavilion for analysis and research.

As time passed, Lu Yuan gradually adapted to the work rhythm within Lei Huo Dan Ge.

Each morning, when sunlight streamed through the window into the secret chamber, he would begin his busy work.

However, at the same time, Lu Yuan began to feel the side effects of prolonged exposure to failed elixirs and medicinal vapors.

A mild elixir toxin eroded his body, sometimes leaving him utterly exhausted.

Then one morning, as golden sunlight once again bathed the entire secret chamber, Lu Yuan noticed a token flashing with a faint light.

He picked up the token and examined it carefully, discovering it was the identity token Lei Tingzi had recommended to him for studying elementary elixircraft.

Lu Yuan felt delighted inside; he had long desired to improve his ability in the field of elixircraft.

However, after checking his contribution points balance, he learned that his accumulated points were insufficient to enroll in this course.

He still needs to accumulate 1000 contribution points to be able to study elementary elixircraft.

Lu Yuan's mouth curled slightly upward, and his desire for challenge rose unbidden.

He resolved to double his efforts, increasing his working time and efficiency.

Before dawn each day, gathering spiritual herbs, checking warehouse inventory, inspecting elixir quality, and so on, Lu Yuan completed them all with his utmost effort.

Seeing Lu Yuan's effort and determination, Lei Tingzi felt relieved.

In his leisure time, he would discuss with Lu Yuan the difficulties and challenges encountered in elixircraft.

The two shared their insights and experiences with each other, inspiring one another and progressing together.

Besides actually practicing elixircraft, by combining the electric-attribute immortal arts provided by Lei Tingzi with Lu Yuan's proficient use of the Five Elements Escape Technique, they discovered some interesting phenomena.

For example, they tried to change the color of the pills using electric immortal technique and observe the results.

During one experiment, when Lei Tingzi released electricity, Lu Yuan suddenly noticed a strange and faint change appearing on the waste pill.

This made the two of them even more excited and curious.

They continued to observe and record all experimental results, and handed these waste pills over to the experts in the Immortal Herb Pavilion for further analysis and research.

Although his body was gradually being corroded by pill poison, Lu Yuan did not become discouraged.

He firmly believed that as long as he made an effort, anything was possible.

He constantly remained alert to the dynamics of Lei Huo Dan Ge, so as to promptly obtain any opportunity beneficial to his cultivation.

As the sun slowly set, Heavenly Wind City gradually fell into the afterglow of dusk.

Lu Yuan walked with light steps, weaving through the crowded, bustling streets, constantly pondering the words Yun Youzi had told him.

"Recently, what has happened in Lei Huo Dan Ge? Why has the demand for pill making surged?"

Lu Yuan gazed at the endless flow of carriages and horses before him, and a curiosity stirred within him.

Yun Youzi merely mentioned the recent surge in pill-making demand, without revealing any further information.

But things seemed not so simple; otherwise Yun Youzi would not have given him a perfunctory answer.

Deciding to seek out Lei Tingzi for details, Lu Yuan strode forward with strong steps and arrived at Lei Huo Dan Ge.

At this moment, Lei Huo Dan Ge had begun to lower its curtain, with only a few people remaining to work overtime, busy. (End of chapter)