The Young Master Storms the City
Chapter 1021: What Kind of Flame Do You Possess?

Chapter 1021: Chapter 1021: What Kind of Flame Do You Possess?

Outside, two alchemy cauldrons had already been set up in the courtyard.

The materials for making Soul-Stabilizing Elixirs were also prepared in several portions.

Even for a high-level alchemist, crafting top-grade elixirs would not guarantee success every time; therefore, it was necessary to prepare multiple portions to prevent failure.

"Hmph, boy, just watch the old man’s performance quietly," he said.

Xue Yun completely disregarded Ning Fan, seeing him as nothing more than a greenhorn.

With a forceful stomp of his right foot on the floor, a robust power surged from beneath his foot, lifting all the surrounding herbs.

"Heavenly Gang Jade Flame!"

Xue Yun shouted, and spiritual power surged from his palm, condensing into flames midway in the air.

The flames twisted and turned in the air, and eventually, as if sentient, they gathered beneath the alchemy cauldron.

"It’s the Heavenly Gang Jade Flame!" Xiong Lin exclaimed, his face showing surprise, "That’s one of the top fifteen flames! To think he has mastered it!"

To craft the most perfect elixir, not only does the alchemist’s skill need to be exceptional but the quality of the herbs and the alchemy cauldron is also crucial.

The most important aspect, however, was the flame used during the alchemy.

Different flames contribute varying degrees of enhancement to the success rate of crafting top-grade elixirs.

Within Kunlun, there are over a hundred kinds of flames suitable for alchemy.

Of course, most of these are created by alchemists who elevate ordinary flames using various methods.

There are only fifteen naturally formed flames.

The Heavenly Gang Jade Flame is ranked fifteenth among them.

"This flame can refine away the impurities in the herbs, thereby increasing the success rate of the alchemy. It seems that securing a top-grade elixir this time is almost guaranteed!" Zhang Shili said with a light smile, shooting a proud glance at Xiong Lin.

Xiong Lin ignored him, instead turning to Ning Fan and asked quietly, "Daoist Xu, what flame have you grasped?"

Ning Fan responded with a light smile, "You’ll find out when it’s my turn to perform the alchemy."

Seeing Ning Fan’s confident demeanor, Xiong Lin settled down.

By then, Xue Yun had already started refining the herbs.

The process of crafting an elixir involves several steps: refining the herbs, proportioning them correctly, and adding different herbs at specific times.

Xue Yun continuously used his spiritual power to control various herbs, adding them to the alchemy cauldron.

As he added the last ingredient, a rich herbal fragrance also began to emit.

Ning Fan narrowed his eyes, suddenly feeling puzzled.

Why did alchemy appear so complicated when these people did it?

Why didn’t the alchemy techniques passed down in his heritage require so many maneuvers?

Could it be that his parents had also modified the alchemy techniques?

Thinking thus, Ning Fan’s admiration for his parents overflowed like the roaring river.

Moreover, he deeply realized that without the heritage left by his parents, he could not have reached where he was today.

"Rise!"

Xue Yun’s low shout interrupted Ning Fan’s thoughts.

His palms emitted a surging spiritual power, lifting the alchemy cauldron into mid-air, with streaks of white flames swirling through the air.

The scene looked majestic and grand, clearly showing off the old man’s skills.

After a moment, he fiercely slapped down, and all the flames surged into the alchemy cauldron.

"Open!"

Xue Yun roared, and the lid of the alchemy cauldron violently flew open.

Billowing white steam surged out, accompanied by a blinding white light and an intensely rich herbal aroma.

"The elixir is formed!"

Wei Tianyuan’s eyes showed excitement as he rushed forward, eager to see the elixir firsthand.

"Sect Master, please wait, the elixir still needs to absorb the last of the herbal essence before being removed," Zhang Shili hastily stopped him.

Xue Yun was also performing the final step, drawing the surrounding white steam into the cauldron, which still contained some residual herbal power.

Once all the white steam was absorbed, he forcefully slapped the alchemy cauldron.

Three elixirs emitting white light flew out of the cauldron, landing in the palm of Xue Yun, spinning smoothly.

"Sect Master Wei, your mission has been accomplished!"

Xue Yun’s forehead was covered with sweat, and with a smiling face, he presented the elixirs.

"Excellent, excellent, just as expected from a high-level alchemist! Master Xue’s reputation is well deserved!"

Wei Tianyuan was thrilled and quickly took the elixir to present it to Master Yun He for inspection.

Xue Yun wiped the sweat from his brow, sneering at Ning Fan, "Kid, did you see? This is what a personally crafted top-grade elixir looks like. Go back and practice for a few more years."

Ning Fan just smiled and didn’t respond.

Just then, Master Yun He suddenly frowned and said, "No, this Soul-Stabilizing Elixir is not sufficient."

His words immediately drew the attention of everyone present.

"Why is it not sufficient?" Xue Yun was confident in the elixir he had crafted.

"Top-grade elixirs also vary in quality, and what you have crafted is only of the lowest quality," Master Yun He frowned, "At least a medium-quality top-grade elixir is necessary to be effective."

"Miss Qiu Wan’s Soul Departure Syndrome has lasted too long. A lower-quality Soul-Stabilizing Elixir could at most prevent the condition from worsening, but it would be impossible to cure her completely."