Chapter 110

Luo En stared at the crucible in front of him with full attention, carefully controlling the heat.

The refining of Sun Flame Extract was much more demanding than ordinary blood and energy potions; not only were the materials special, but every step in the refining process needed to be precise to the slightest detail.

"The dosage of Red Phosphorus Grass powder needs to be twice that of ordinary blood and energy potions, but it must be added in three times, with an interval of twelve breaths each time..."

Luo En muttered the key points on the formula in a low voice.

Even with the professional skills and experience of a potion master, the refining of this advanced potion was still full of challenges.

The color of the liquid in the crucible changed with the addition of each ingredient, from the initial pale yellow, to orange-red, and now to dark red with a faint golden glow, just like molten metal.

"Ordinary blood and energy potions can only promote blood circulation and enhance muscle vitality, but Sun Flame Extract is more than that..."

While carefully stirring the potion, he recalled Ma Genusi's notes next to the formula:

"The uniqueness of Sun Flame Extract lies in its ability to activate the 'yang energy' in the body, providing additional help for those who practice yang-attribute cultivation methods, which is something ordinary blood and energy potions cannot reach."

Ailan stood by, its vines stretching gently, carefully handing over a small bottle filled with Star Fire Stone Marrow.

"Thank you, Ailan." Luo En took the bottle and showed a grateful smile.

He opened the bottle cap and let the glowing red liquid inside drip slowly into the crucible; every drop would make a slight "hiss" sound upon contact with the potion, emitting a small puff of golden steam.

"Star Fire Stone powder is a material not used in ordinary blood and energy potions; it can guide energy to transform toward yang."

Ailan's vines spelled out a few words in the air: "Need to increase the heat?"

Luo En carefully observed the state of the potion and shook his head slightly:

"No, the current temperature is just right; too high will destroy the activity of the Sun-Day Orchid, and too low will not be able to fully fuse the Star Fire Stone powder."

Although he refined it completely according to Ma Genusi's formula, Luo En still incorporated his own understanding in the details.

For example, the cutting method of the Sun-Day Orchid rhizome—he did not use the traditional horizontal cut but adopted the oblique cut method, which could better retain the yang energy within it.

And there was the specific technique he used to stir the potion during the process of dripping the Star Fire Stone powder.

Although this was not written on the formula, as a professional potion master proficient in potion science, he understood that this tiny change could make the distribution of yang energy more uniform.

"The last step..." Luo En took a deep breath and picked up the volcanic lizard heart powder.

The moment the heart powder touched the potion, the liquid in the entire crucible suddenly boiled, making a heart-palpitating "hissing" sound, and the golden light became even more dazzling.

Luo En did not panic but maintained a uniform configuration rhythm, his right hand continued to stir, while his left hand guided the energy flow with specific gestures; this was also his own improvement, never written on the formula.

A few minutes later, the boiling gradually subsided, and the potion gradually stabilized, finally presenting a stunning flowing gold, shining like liquid sunlight.

【Potion Master profession special effect triggered!】

【Sun Flame Extract refining successful! Effect slightly higher than the original formula】

【Potion refining experience value +2】

"Success!" Luo En looked at the perfect Sun Flame Extract in front of him with joy, his heart full of a sense of achievement.

He carefully loaded the potion into several crystal bottles that had been prepared long ago; each bottle emitted a faint golden light, as if it contained a small piece of sunlight.

"Ordinary blood and energy potions will lose their effect after at most ten days, but this Sun Flame Extract can maintain its activity for at least a month, but you still need to check their state from time to time when you have time."

Luo En explained to Ailan on the side, while putting labels on each bottle.

Afterward, he poured the remaining dregs into a specially made small basin:

"Ailan, these waste dregs should have quite a lot of nutrients for you; you can absorb them."

The tree spirit nodded gently, its roots extending toward the pile of dregs emitting a faint golden light.

This was not the first time.

In the recent potion refining, Luo En found that Ailan seemed to particularly like absorbing those remaining dregs, especially those containing plant essence or energy residues.

What surprised him even more was that after Ailan absorbed these dregs, it seemed to start undergoing some subtle changes.

Initially, these changes were subtle—the color of the vines became deeper, the branches became tougher, and the root system extended further.

But gradually, the changes began to become obvious.

The originally pale green skin became more lustrous, and the vines became more flexible and powerful.

Ailan's figure began to slowly transform toward a human shape, and the tree trunk part, which was originally just a rough outline, gradually formed a soft outline close to a female.

Its branches were no longer simple plant tissues but began to form a texture similar to hair and dresses, with emerald green leaves intertwined, like an exquisite green long dress.

Luo En looked at Ailan absorbing the dregs, thoughtful.

Those vines would glow slightly when touching the dregs, as if they were undergoing some kind of energy conversion.

The magic fluctuation on its body was also much stronger than when it first arrived, no longer that kind of weak, passive existence, but became active and full of rhythm, like a silent song of life.

"Perhaps this is the meaning of that sentence Ma Genusi said before leaving?"

Luo En recalled what the old potion master said: "Treat it well, and it will reward you more."

He recalled the content he had read in the library about the bloodline origin of the tree spirit clan. According to legend, the ancestors of the tree spirit were "Forest Nymphs" from the Age of Gods.

That was a kind of extraordinary creature with divinity; they were called "fairies in the forest." Although their combat power was not high, they possessed many incredible innate abilities.

Forest Nymphs could communicate with plants, could perceive the pulse of the earth, and could even foresee the future related to nature.

In some ancient books, Forest Nymphs were described as the kin of the Earth Mother, responsible for maintaining the balance and vitality of the forest.

If these legends were true, then the changes happening on Ailan might be returning to the form of its ancestors?

"Ailan, do you... feel okay?" Luo En asked tentatively.

Ailan raised its head, and there seemed to be a trace of agility in those originally calm eyes, and the vines spelled out letters in the air:

"Very warm, like bathing in the sun."

This answer was longer than ever before and also more emotional.

Luo En nodded slightly, more convinced of his guess.

Ailan was undergoing some kind of transformation, and the energy in the potion waste dregs was the catalyst.

"If these potion waste dregs can produce such an effect, then those more adaptive bloodline activation agents..."

However, its recent changes were also becoming slower and slower; perhaps energy stimulation at the level of waste dregs could no longer have much effect on it.

It was reasonable to think so; if the tree spirit itself had a high enough bloodline concentration to be easily activated, the slave merchant would not have let him pick up such a big leak.

However, at least this transformation proved that the tree spirit had deep bloodline potential to be excavated...

Luo En's thoughts ran fast, and he had already begun to conceive in his heart.

Tomorrow, he planned to go to the teaching area to sign up for new courses.

After all, the harvest of one person closing the door to build a car was always limited, and the systematic teaching provided by the school could help him master new knowledge faster.

"Alchemy Practice" and "Element Affinity" were the two courses he was most interested in.

Thinking of this, Luo En refocused his attention on the work in front of him.

There were still several customer potion orders to be completed today, and time waited for no one.

………………

The next morning, Luo En arrived at the school teaching area early.

The building complex here was much more magnificent than the dormitory area, and the towering stone tower complex and the suspended corridors connecting various buildings formed a spectacular scene.

He held the course list he had organized earlier and walked toward the registration office.

The center of the teaching area was an octagonal hall, and sunlight spilled down through the stained glass on the ceiling, forming colorful beams of light.

A huge three-dimensional star map was placed in the center of the hall, and around it were the registration offices for various courses.

When Luo En walked to the registration area, he unexpectedly saw a familiar figure—Huo Erte, that regular customer who often came to the medicinal shop during his candidate apprentice period, and also one of the people in charge of the law enforcement team.

At this time, the other party was standing in front of the registration desk for "Advanced Element Studies," paying magic stone fragments.

He was wearing the standard dark gray uniform of the law enforcement team, with a special badge representing permission pinned to his waist, and his whole person emitted a restrained and powerful aura.

Noticing Luo En's gaze, Huo Erte turned his head, his sharp eyes narrowed slightly, then a flash of surprise flashed, and then it turned into an approving look.

"Potion Master Luo En," he took the initiative to walk over, the corners of his mouth raised in a polite smile, his voice low and steady: "I heard that you recently became a professional potion master; it seems the news is not false."

"Lord Huo Erte." Luo En responded politely, nodding slightly: "Long time no see."

Huo Erte's gaze stayed on the potion master badge on Luo En's chest for a moment, then swept over his overall magic fluctuation, seemingly making some kind of evaluation.

"You shouldn't address me so respectfully now."

Huo Erte said softly: "You are already a professional potion master, and as far as I know, you were also assessed and passed by Master Ma Genusi in person. In the school system, our status is now equal."

This direct change in attitude surprised Luo En, but he quickly realized that in a place like the Black Fog Jungle, strength and ability were the keys to deciding everything.

Huo Erte was clearly an extremely rational and pragmatic person.

"Okay, I want to sign up for the two courses 'Alchemy Practice' and 'Element Affinity'."

Luo En changed his tone and got straight to the point: "Does Senior Huo Erte have any understanding of these courses?"

"Coincidentally, I just graduated from the 'Element Affinity' course not long ago."

Huo Erte said, taking the initiative to lead Luo En to the registration desk, his tone carrying a rare gentleness:

"If you intend to broaden your knowledge, these two are indeed good choices."

They came to the registration desk for "Alchemy Practice," and the apprentice responsible for registration looked up somewhat tiredly.

"Name, permission rank?" The apprentice asked mechanically.

"Luo En Laerfu, professional potion master." Luo En handed over his badge.

The apprentice's attitude immediately became respectful:

"Potion Master Luo En, according to the discount regulations, the tuition for 'Alchemy Practice' after the discount is thirty-five magic stone fragments, for a period of one month. Do you have any special requirements?"

"No special requirements, thank you." Luo En answered, while taking out the prepared magic stone fragments.

Just then, Huo Erte suddenly spoke: "Arrange him in Tutor Tang Pusen's class."

The apprentice hesitated and looked at the law enforcement team badge on Huo Erte's chest, then nodded: "Tutor Tang Pusen's class... Okay, I will make this arrangement."

When they walked away, Luo En looked at Huo Erte in confusion: "Tutor Tang Pusen?"

(End of chapter)