During the lengthy process of heating the Alchemy Furnace, Luo Xiu had already organized the several hundred types of medicinal herbs. Once the furnace was hot, he sequentially added about thirty types of herbs into it.

He was fully confident in his Alchemy Dao skills. However, since he was refining a Heavenly Grade Elixir this time, he was also extremely cautious and even a little nervous. He had only learned the formula for the Holy Origin Golden Pill through books and had never actually attempted to make it before. This was his first time.

The hard-to-gather herbs amounted to only this single batch; if he failed, he would have to search for them all over again. Therefore, Luo Xiu did not dare to be the least bit careless.

…

Alchemy was a tedious and lengthy process. This single session lasted a full ten days.

Apart from necessary breaks for eating and relieving himself, Luo Xiu spent nearly twenty hours each day sitting in front of the Alchemy Furnace, guarding it in sunshine or rain. Moreover, his mind had to remain highly focused at all times.

Fortunately, he had cultivated his Divine Sense to the Subtle Entry realm in order to learn Chi Sha's Soul Capturing Technique. This allowed him to project it outward, saving him a lot of trouble. If he couldn't use his Divine Sense to check the conditions inside the Pill Furnace, he would have had to constantly lift the lid to observe the herbs' refinement with his own eyes.

「That day.」

In the evening, just as the sun was setting, Luo Xiu reached out and lifted the furnace lid. A hot cloud of white steam immediately burst out, as if from an uncovered steamer. The refreshing fragrance of medicine permeated the air, intoxicating all who smelled it.

Su Shenyun, Sun Li, and Xia Chan hurriedly gathered around.

"Xiu, are you already done?"

"Mmm... it smells so good! I feel like my body is filled with primal power!" Sun Li stretched out her arms, tilted her head back, and squinted her eyes with a look of pure bliss.

Luo Xiu, however, gently shook his head and said, "It's a Heavenly Grade Elixir, after all. How could it be refined so easily? This is just the beginning."

"What? It's been ten whole days, and it's just the beginning? Are you sure you're not messing with me?" Sun Li stared with bewildered, wide eyes.

Su Shenyun looked at the opened boxes on the ground, noticed there were still many herbs left, and asked, "So in these ten days, you've only created the Pill Primer?"

Luo Xiu nodded and chuckled. "You even know about Pill Primers. It seems our Su Daji understands alchemy."

Su Shenyun rolled her eyes.

Luo Xiu continued, "The real work starts now."

With that, he walked over to the furnace, reached in, and took out a red, jelly-like substance. He then retrieved a small wooden box from his Jade Pendant and stored it inside. This jelly-like substance was the so-called Pill Primer, the condensed essence of more than thirty rare Spiritual Medicines.

Sun Li leaned in, unable to stop herself from swallowing. The Pill Primer looked exceptionally tempting.

"Xiu, this jelly smells amazing! Can I have a little taste?"

As an Envoy of the Holy Boi Religion, Xia Chan was worldly and knew that the benefits of this substance were comparable to an Earthly Grade Elixir. She began to act cute and beg, waving her small fists. "Brother Luo, Xiaochan wants some too!"

Su Shenyun just smiled faintly without saying a word, moving to stand beside Sun Li to indicate she felt the same.

Luo Xiu sighed helplessly. Seeing that he had a decent amount of the Pill Primer, he took out a small piece and divided it into three portions.

"Take these and dilute them with water. Sip them slowly. The medicinal power is too strong; I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it."

Su Shenyun asked, "What exactly are the effects of this Pill Primer?"

Luo Xiu revealed a mysterious smile. "Try it and you'll find out."

"..."

「That very night.」

After diluting and consuming the Pill Primer, the three women sounded like they were in collective childbirth, howling in their rooms for almost the entire night. Luo Xiu couldn't bear it and had to retreat to the burial ground alone to continue his alchemy.

The Pill Primer for the Holy Origin Golden Pill had medicinal properties comparable to an Earthly Grade Elixir. How could an ordinary person possibly withstand it? But Luo Xiu wasn't worried. Consuming the primer would only benefit the three women, with no ill effects whatsoever.

When dawn broke, Luo Xiu saw the three of them from a distance, running on the beach in shorts and tank tops, seemingly trying to digest the medicinal power. Those three exquisite sights, however, made it a little hard for Luo Xiu to focus on alchemy.

…

「Another twenty days passed in the blink of an eye.」

A whole month had now gone by since Luo Xiu began. All the medicinal herbs had been added to the furnace, where they were melting and fusing under the high temperature of the azure Pill Fire.

Luo Xiu had repeatedly checked the furnace with his Divine Sense. Once he was assured everything was stable, he decided to slack off a bit.

「That afternoon.」

Luo Xiu called over Sun Li.

"Xiu, why did you call for me? I still have to cultivate," Sun Li said, looking unhappy. Ever since she took the Pill Primer twenty days ago, her physique had greatly improved. Under Su Shenyun's guidance, Sun Li had now reached the Embrace Qi Late Stage. Even Xia Chan had reached Body Refinement Completion. As for Su Shenyun, she had advanced even further to Grandmaster Great Perfection and was now just one step away from Gathering Spirit, which would open a brand-new door for her.

Having tasted such sweet progress, the three women had paid little attention to Luo Xiu recently, dedicating their days to diligent cultivation on the deserted island.

Luo Xiu pointed at a tall pile of charcoal. "Help me watch this spot. Every thirty minutes, put one of these charcoal blocks under the furnace."

"These were made with my Pill Fire, so they burn with the same effect."

"But I have to go cultivate with my aunt. I don't have time," Sun Li said reluctantly.

Luo Xiu reached out, ruffled her hair, and began to spin a tale with a straight face. "Staying beside the Pill Fire can also improve your physique. It's a form of cultivation, too."

"The essence of the Pill Fire is burning Spiritual Power. The energy it produces merges with the air. When you inhale it, it's very beneficial for you. Moreover, when you reach Grandmaster Great Perfection in the future and attempt to break through to the Gathering Spirit Realm, you'll progress faster than others."

Hearing this, Sun Li's eyes lit up with excitement.

"Really? Truly?"

"You're not lying to me, are you?"

Luo Xiu gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "Silly girl," he said gently, "Of course I'd think of you for something this good."

"Mhm!"

"Xiu, you're so nice! I love you to death!" Sun Li nodded happily, then suddenly stood on her tiptoes and gave Luo Xiu a playful bite on the cheek.

"Xiu, go get some rest. Leave this to me! I promise I'll complete the task you gave me!"

Luo Xiu gave her a fond smile. "You can do it."

"Mhm!"

Afterward, Luo Xiu went to the seaside alone. He took some luxurious fishing gear out of his Jade Pendant and began setting it up, preparing to fish.

In reality, everything he had just told Sun Li was complete nonsense. But the silly and sweet girl was just that easy to fool and believed every word. If it had been Su Shenyun, he definitely wouldn't have been able to trick her.

Time slowly drifted by as Luo Xiu leaned back on a lounge chair, wearing sunglasses and humming a song, the picture of leisure.

Suddenly, Xia Chan came over, sneaking around furtively.

"Brother Luo, have you caught any fish?"

"Uh… not yet. What's up, Xiaochan? Do you need something?" Luo Xiu asked with concern, seeing the pained expression on her face.

Xia Chan lowered her head, looking embarrassed. "Brother Luo… that poison I have seems to have flared up again. I feel really uncomfortable."

Hearing this, Luo Xiu fell silent, instantly understanding what she meant. In fact, over the past month, Xia Chan had approached him four times, each time for detoxification.

Luo Xiu looked around, then packed up his fishing gear.

"Then... let's head back to the yacht."

Xia Chan turned her back to Luo Xiu, a barely discernible cold glint flickering in her eyes. Luo Xiu, you bastard! If it weren't for this damned Supreme Yin Spirit Poison being so unbearable, I would never...

"Yes, Brother Luo. I'll have to trouble you then," she said.

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