Dashing Student
Chapter 815 - 815: So Does Love Disappear?

After Chen Nan received the jade scroll, he placed it against his forehead, and a stream of warmth slowly entered his mind, with characters appearing before his eyes.

What was recorded on the jade scroll was an alchemical method called "Qingshan Pill Technique," from basics to techniques, with over a hundred pill recipes included, covering the essential elixir pills needed from Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment to Nascent Soul.

Soon, Chen Nan opened his eyes, his mind surging with excitement and an impulse to try: "Master, I think I can give it a shot."

Alchemy is quite similar to medical skills; both require understanding the properties of herbs, knowing the principles of mutual reinforcement and restraint between materials, and then controlling the pill fire, among other considerations.

To become an alchemist, the most important thing is soul power. The stronger the soul, the higher the grade of elixir pills one can refine.

Not only does Chen Nan have a strong physique, but his soul power is also quite strong. Even if he trains in the future to be capable of divine thought separation, he would likely be much stronger than cultivators of the same level.

Therefore, he felt that alchemy didn't seem that difficult.

"Tsk, you think you can do it just by a glance? That's some big talk!" Tang Zhirou was already unconvinced, and now she was even more dismissive.

Jiang Zheng, however, had hope in Chen Nan. After all, geniuses should not be judged by common sense; some geniuses are just that unreasonable.

So he generously took out his treasured pill furnace and gave it to Chen Nan.

This pill furnace was only about three feet high, with three holes and three legs. The walls were engraved with mountains, birds, fish, and insects, indicating that its grade was quite extraordinary.

"This is a fifth-grade pill furnace, capable of even increasing the success rate of fifth-grade elixir pills. You kid, just be happy in secret." Jiang Zheng was pained to part with it, yet appeared quite composed outwardly.

As a sect with a thousand-year legacy, even though it had waned, it still had some good things, and this pill furnace was one of them. It was only because no one in the sect could practice alchemy that he carried it with him.

And what Chen Nan thought was that Jiang Zheng casually took out a fifth-grade pill furnace, truly remarkable—not surprising for a thousand-year sect.

It seemed that after joining the sect, he would not lack cultivation resources.

Long after, whenever he thought of today's decision, he wanted to give himself a slap.

"Thank you, Master, I will work hard!"

Chen Nan took a deep breath and, following the methods recorded in the Qingshan Pill Technique, used the true qi inside him to draw runes at his Dantian, and a flame slowly lit up at his fingertips.

This was the pill fire, driven by his true qi. Of course, if he could find a naturally occurring spiritual fire to subdue and use in alchemy, the effect would be better.

With a flick of his fingers, the true fire fell into the pill furnace, blazing up, with the flames not spilling out at all.

And he could utilize true qi to freely adjust the size of the pill fire.

In alchemy, soul power plays the role of perception. Whether the properties of the medicine are fully extracted, whether the pill fire is big or small, whether the herbs are compatible, and whether a pill can be formed—all require the assistance of soul power.

Based on his injuries, Chen Nan selected a ninth-grade pill recipe: Revitalizing Pill, from the materials Jiang Zheng purchased.

Although it was just a ninth-grade elixir pill, it had a good healing effect and was quite affordable, making it popular among low-level cultivators.

Following the instructions on the pill recipe, Chen Nan put in one herb after another into the pill furnace, while carefully observing the situation inside, finding that everything was proceeding according to the recipe.

Jiang Zheng and Tang Zhirou were both very cautious, fearing to disturb the alchemy session.

After a full hour, the pill fire inside the furnace gradually shrank, and an aroma spread out from the furnace.

But at this moment, the pill fire suddenly flashed and exploded with a bang, startling Jiang Zheng and Tang Zhirou, who both took a step back.

"Humph, I said it wouldn't be that simple." Tang Zhirou was slightly gloating, yet fearing to hurt Chen Nan's feelings, quickly added: "I didn't mean it that way."

"You did manage to hold on until the last step on your first try, that's impressive."

Jiang Zheng also quickly agreed: "Yes, disciple, to reach this level, you are already a genius. I'll find some spiritual materials for you later, and you'll be successful in alchemy for sure."

Chen Nan slowly raised his head, smiled at them, and then dropped a bombshell.

"Who said... I failed?"

Saying this, he withdrew his hand from the pill furnace.

Only then did Jiang Zheng and Tang Zhirou realize that when the pill fire exploded just now, Chen Nan had directly reached into the pill furnace.

Before they could react, Chen Nan opened his palm, revealing six smooth elixir pills resting in his hand.

"Succeeded?"

Jiang Zheng widened his eyes, momentarily unable to react.

"Yes, earlier I hadn't recovered from my injuries. Refining for two hours was truly too much, causing the pill fire to get out of control. Unfortunately, only six were made, half were damaged," Chen Nan lamented. Find thе sоurсе оf this сhаptеr аt МVLЕМРYR.

Tang Zhirou could no longer hold back. She stepped forward and grabbed Chen Nan's neck, shaking him back and forth: "What's there to be proud of? Qingshan Sect cannot allow someone as outstanding as you to exist, just die!"

To her, Chen Nan's words sounded just like a humble bragger, utterly shameless.

Jiang Zheng was startled and hurriedly separated the two: "Zhirou, you're too unruly. Chen Nan is your senior brother, apologize quickly!"

Tang Zhirou's eyes reddened slightly: "So love disappears, is that it? Just because my talent isn't as good and I can't practice alchemy, you're favoring him?"

Jiang Zheng frowned and then shrugged: "What else?"

"Wah!" Tang Zhirou couldn't hold back anymore. She had just become a disciple and already felt disfavored, unaware of who had been begging to take her as a disciple before.

Chen Nan could tell that this little lady was spoiled at home and couldn't stand others being better than her, but she meant no harm.

"Alright, I can teach you in the future."

Tang Zhirou immediately stopped crying, pulled Chen Nan's hand for a high-five: "You said it, no takebacks!"

This time, not only had they recruited a highly potential disciple for the sect, but also found an alchemist. With a little training, he'd be able to provide elixir pills for the sect.

"Haha, it's hard for the sect not to take off now!" Jiang Zheng rejoiced internally.

After comforting Tang Zhirou, Chen Nan took an elixir pill, feeling the medicine spread throughout his body, he felt reassured.

Clearly, the alchemy session had been very successful, he indeed had some talent in this area.

Because of the successful alchemy session, the three dawdled for another day before setting off. With the elixir pills, they saved the hassle of brewing medicine for Chen Nan on the road.

After refining another batch of elixir pills on the way, Chen Nan became more adept at alchemy, and his injuries improved significantly.

After half a month's journey, they finally arrived at Qingshan Sect which was more than two thousand miles away from Yuantian Sect.

The mountain range ahead stretched endlessly, lofty mountains stood tall, shrouded in mist, looking like an Immortal Land, making Chen Nan very excited at the sight.

"Is this the Qingshan Sect?"

Looking at the towering mountain before him, the houses and eaves faintly visible in the mist, it was clear that the sect was vast in scale.

Jiang Zheng chuckled somewhat guiltily, "Almost there, almost there."

They bypassed the towering mountain and walked for another half day, finally stopping in front of a dilapidated small mountain.

Chen Nan suddenly had a bad premonition!