Starting from iron smelting

Chapter 155: Cultivation Pills

So, he did not hesitate to ask the experienced and knowledgeable pharmacists in the palace for advice and asked them for information about the specific storage locations of the required medicinal materials. After getting the answers, Lu Xiuyuan could not wait to go out in person and rushed over to retrieve these extremely precious medicinal materials one by one.

Then Lu Xiuyuan began the process of refining the elixir.

After a lot of hard work, he finally got all the necessary materials ready! Next, it was time for the most crucial step in the entire alchemy process - officially starting the alchemy! Lu Xiuyuan sat cross-legged calmly, his eyes closed, concentrating on mobilizing the mysterious innate fire in his body. Gradually, he clearly felt a warm and pleasant force like a spring breeze rising from the depths of his dantian, and spreading rapidly to every corner of his body at an astonishing speed.

Facing such a surging force, Lu Xiuyuan did not dare to take it lightly. He had to be extremely alert and carefully control this force, and then find a way to safely and securely guide it into the exquisite and gorgeous alchemy furnace in front of him...

With the addition of the innate fire, the flames in the alchemy furnace instantly boiled up, like an angry fire dragon tumbling in the furnace, dancing with its fiery body. The color of the flames gradually changed from the original orange-red to deep red, as if it could devour everything, illuminating the entire room with a red glow, and even the air was filled with a fiery breath.

Lu Xiuyuan stood in front of the alchemy furnace, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his mind. He knew that every step at this moment was crucial and there could not be the slightest mistake. He followed the instructions on the recipe and carefully poured the Snow Pure Liquid into the alchemy furnace.

As soon as the liquid came into contact with the flame, it made a "sizzling" sound, as if it was instantly swallowed by the flame. Then, a white smoke rose from the furnace mouth and filled the air with a unique fragrance. This was a sign of the initial contact between the Snow Pure Liquid and the flame, and it was also the most critical step in the alchemy process.

Lu Xiuyuan stared at the changes in the alchemy furnace with wide eyes. He saw that the flame became more vigorous after the addition of the pure snow liquid, as if it had obtained new fuel. At the same time, the temperature in the furnace was also rising rapidly, and the surface of the alchemy furnace became scalding hot.

Next, Lu Xiuyuan put various other precious medicinal materials into the alchemy furnace one by one. The addition of each medicinal material would cause subtle changes in the fire in the furnace. Some medicinal materials would make the flame brighter, while others would make the flame softer. Lu Xiuyuan needed to constantly adjust the fire and the order of adding medicinal materials according to these changes to ensure the smooth progress of alchemy.

He watched the fire's every move intently, as if he had merged with the furnace. His heartbeat was in sync with the fire's rhythm, and every breath seemed to be closely connected with the process of refining the elixir. He dared not relax at all, because he knew that only after countless attempts and adjustments could he refine a truly perfect elixir.

As the herbs were gradually added, the flames in the alchemy furnace became more and more vigorous. The fire dragon rolled in the furnace, extracting the essence of the herbs bit by bit. Lu Xiuyuan could clearly feel the aroma of the herbs in the air becoming more and more intense, as if the whole room was surrounded by this aroma.

Finally, after a long and arduous process of refining, the flames in the alchemy furnace gradually subsided. Lu Xiuyuan knew that this meant that the elixir had been successfully refined. He carefully opened the lid of the furnace and saw a crystal clear elixir lying quietly in the furnace, emitting a faint light.

A faint blue light was flowing on the surface of the Xuepo Pill. The blue light was deep and mysterious, as if it contained endless mysteries. In this faint light, there seemed to be countless tiny energies flowing in it. They were like silver streams, interweaving into a dynamic picture scroll, flashing charming light. Lu Xiuyuan stared at the pill, his eyes flashing with determination, his heart full of expectation and excitement.

He knew that this pill was not just a simple pill, but also a great help in his cultivation. Its appearance would bring him unprecedented opportunities, helping him break through the limits of his cultivation and move towards a higher realm.

Lu Xiuyuan took a deep breath and calmed his excitement. He carefully put the Xuepo Pill into his mouth. As soon as the pill entered his mouth, it turned into a stream of cool liquid, flowing down his throat and instantly spreading throughout his body. This cool feeling refreshed him, as if his whole body was surrounded by this clear energy.

He immediately sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to concentrate on refining the energy in the elixir. His mind sank into his dantian, as if he had entered a wonderful world. Here, he could clearly feel the energy in the elixir constantly surging and changing. They were like streams of warm spring water, flowing through his meridians, washing his body, and taking away all fatigue and distracting thoughts.

As the energy of the elixir continued to be absorbed, Lu Xiuyuan felt as if his body was enveloped by a powerful force. This force shuttled through his meridians, as if it was going to break his meridians and bones. But he did not retreat, but instead strengthened his determination. He knew that this was a precursor to a breakthrough. Only by experiencing such pain and hardship can one truly be reborn and reach a higher level.

He followed the ancient cultivation method, taking every step carefully, as if walking on a tightrope. He silently recited the formula in his heart, and at the same time used his deep understanding of the meridians to guide the energy released from the Snow Soul Pill to flow slowly in the meridians. He clearly felt that his meridians at this moment seemed to have turned into small winding rivers, flowing in every corner of his body.

The energy in the elixir, like lively fish in the river, happily swam in these meridian rivers under his careful guidance. They shuttled between various acupuncture points, gathering the energy from each point, forming a powerful force that flowed along the meridians to the dantian.

However, this process was not as smooth as expected. As the energy in the elixir continued to flow in, Lu Xiuyuan's meridians began to bear tremendous pressure. He felt as if his meridians had become tight strings that could break at any time. The feeling of being torn apart was like a burning fire, the pain was unbearable, and it almost made him unable to breathe.