Qin Ming looked happily at the changes in the two Spirit Plants, feeling quite satisfied in his heart.

However, both of these Spirit Plants have been enhanced to Tier Two Top-Grade, and their growth cycle is relatively long.

It takes at least a dozen years to harvest them.

But for Qin Ming, this isn't much of an issue.

The Silver-winged Frost Bee also flew out from the hive, looking curiously at the newly transformed tea tree forest and the bamboo forest of purple and green hues.

It seemed to sense a more intense aura of Wood Spirit Qi emanating from within, immediately ordering all the Spirit Bees in the hive to turn into streams of light and dive into the bamboo forest to inspect, watching out for any harmful pests.

After using two Bloodline Ancestor Entries, Qin Ming pondered for a moment, "Since I've decided to enhance the Spiritual Artifact, why not add more flame to it?"

Subsequently, he focused his mind again, and the Spirit Plant Spirit Entry in his Sea of Consciousness vanished, merging into one of the Void Bamboos before him.

"This entry can only be used on a single Spirit Plant."

The Spirit Plant Spirit Entry, when used, can grant a certain spirituality to the otherwise ordinary Spirit Plant.

The next instant.

"Cluck, cluck, cluck, cluck!"

Within Qin Ming's plant affinity perception, he heard the joyous laughter of a child from within the Void Bamboo.

"Oh no!"

"Could it have developed sentience?"

Qin Ming couldn't help but exclaim.

Nervously trying to sense it again, he found that the laughter had completely vanished.

Then, deep within the core of this bamboo, Qin Ming discovered an embryo the size of a rice grain, shimmering with a faint green glow.

It seemed to harbor some strange existence.

Following the rhythm of the world, it breathed in the outside Spiritual Qi, continuously strengthening itself.

Qin Ming was extremely excited, joyfully saying, "This Spirit Bamboo, which has been endowed with spirit, seems highly likely to grow directly into a Tier Three Spirit Bamboo!"

With that, he reached out to stroke the Spirit Bamboo and felt a sense of warmth and familiarity being conveyed back.

"This..."

Qin Ming was unsure about what kind of spirituality this entry had endowed the Void Bamboo with, he was a little uncertain himself.

It seems that only when it grows up will the answer be revealed.

...

Half a day later.

After delivering the letter, Wu Jiang followed the Dharma Ship of the Loose Alliance and returned to Wangyue Island.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, I've personally handed the letter to Pavilion Master Guu."

"And I've also informed her to handle it urgently."

"Pavilion Master Guu said there would be a reply in at most half a month."

After informing Qin Ming that the matter was settled, Wu Jiang absently returned to the island.

Without a doubt, Qin Ming realized Wu Jiang must have been shocked by the gruesome scene outside.

When large heaps of cultivator corpses were carried out, it was inevitable to feel sorrow for their kind.

...

Half a month later.

Qin Ming had Wu Jiang make another trip to retrieve Su Yuqing's reply.

With the Reply Jade Slip in hand, Qin Ming enthusiastically returned to his Cave Mansion and began to examine its contents.

Upon seeing Su Yuqing's reply, he found it contained just a few sentences:

"Brother Qin, this pill isn't as difficult to refine as you might think. The difficulty doesn't lie in the Pill Formula, but in the Alchemist themselves.

That Yanm Changkong failed repeatedly because his Divine Soul strength was insufficient, preventing him from precisely controlling the fusion and coordination of medicinal properties, failing to meet the requirements for refining this pill.

But given Brother Qin's Divine Soul strength, refining the Life-Restoring Pill would naturally be more than adequate.

So, Brother Qin, there's no need to worry. Just boldly attempt to refine it once, and let the issues reveal themselves.

After that, you'll know how to successfully refine this pill."

...

Qin Ming couldn't help but scoff after reading, "That's it?!"

After eagerly waiting for over half a month, he didn't expect to receive such an answer. The success rate of crafting the Life-Restoring Pill turned out to depend on the Alchemist's Divine Soul strength.

"Since Su Yuqing said it wouldn't fail, and wouldn't deceive me, let's give it a try."

Without further hesitation, Qin Ming retrieved the Profound Jade Furnace from his storage pouch and placed it in front of him.

Then, he poured out the spiritual materials given by Wei Wuya.

In an instant.

Over a hundred rare Top-Tier Spiritual Materials from the Cultivation Realm of Wei Country scattered, quietly floating around Qin Ming under the control of his strong Divine Thought.

Having studied the Pill Formula continuously over the days, he had a thorough understanding of these spiritual materials.

With a movement of Divine Thought, Qin Ming divided these spiritual materials into twelve portions according to the proportions for refining the Life-Restoring Pill.

Then, he spat out an ice-blue Spirit-Devouring Poison Flame, transforming it into a fiery bird that flew into the bottom of the Profound Jade Furnace, beginning to heat it evenly.

Subsequently.

He skillfully started extracting Medicine Embryos and preparing medicinal liquids, processes that were routine for a Tier Two High-Grade Alchemist Master like himself.

However, Qin Ming faintly felt as though he might have missed something.

But even when spotting anomalies, he didn't halt his actions, proceeding until the final Condensing Pill stage.

Poof!

A cloud of dark blue smoke emerged from within the Profound Jade Furnace, indicating failure in the refining process.

Qin Ming raised his hand, removing the lid of the Pill Furnace, and poured out the black medicinal residue, pondering over the refinement process while observing.

After another half an incense stick's time.

Qin Ming's eyes suddenly brightened, the perplexing spots he couldn't figure out earlier became instantly clear.

He cleared out the residue and began the second attempt at alchemy.

The previous procedures remained unchanged, but at the step of preparing the medicinal liquid this time, Qin Ming made modifications.

With a movement of one of his Split Souls, a batch of yellow medicinal liquid filled with Earth Attribute was suspended before him.

Then, using strong Divine Thought, Qin Ming manipulated the other medicinal liquids representing the Water, Wood, Fire, and Metal attributes, incorporating them into that sphere of Earth Attribute medicinal liquid according to the sequential order of Five Elements mutual generation.

It was precisely this process that greatly tested the cultivator's Divine Soul strength, as any slight mistake or subtle error could cause the medicinal liquids to transition from mutual generation to mutual conflict amongst the Five Elements, instigating various attribute clashes and ultimately leading to failure of the pill refinement.

Moreover, prior to Furnace Condensation, maintaining the stability of this concoction was crucial using Divine Thought.

Qin Ming cleared his mind, staying focused on the alchemy.

Gradually.

A blend of medicinal liquid radiating a five-colored halo emerged before him, the Five Elements' hues flickering alternately.

Whew~

Having completed the crucial step, he cautiously controlled and placed this lavish potion into the Profound Jade Furnace using Divine Thought.

Bang!

Upon the potion's entry into the furnace, the Spirit-Devouring Poison Flame at its bottom suddenly intensified in temperature.

Qin Ming's gaze was sharp as he immediately formed a hand seal, employing the Fusion Pill Technique to proceed with the final Condensing Pill step.

After an extended duration of over half an hour.

Coo!

A clear chirping sound indicative of pill formation echoed from the Pill Furnace.

However, this time, there was no aromatic scent peculiar to Spirit Pills.

Nor was there any phenomenon associated with the crafting of high-tier pills.

"Something's not right? Could it have failed again?"

Qin Ming swiftly raised his hand toward the Profound Jade Furnace, capturing a Spirit Pill that transformed into a stream of light as it landed in his hand.

Opening his palm for a closer look, he was instantly taken aback.

For the pill was completely colorless, tasteless, and even transparent!

However, recalling the Pill Formula's description of the Life-Restoring Pill, a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"The Life-Restoring Pill has been successfully crafted."

Successfully crafting the Life-Restoring Pill on the second attempt would likely infuriate Elder Yanm from the Thunder Origin Sect.

Qin Ming put away the Life-Restoring Pill and promptly resumed crafting.

"Since Elder Aoo plans to risk it against demonic beings, we mustn't use ordinary-quality Life-Restoring Pills."

"After all, according to the Pill Formula, the medicinal power of a High-Grade Life-Restoring Pill can even burn away a cultivator's lifespan, temporarily boosting their cultivation to a state beyond the pinnacle."

"Considering the cultivation of Elder Aoo from the Thunder Origin Sect, it might briefly reach the Mid-stage Golden Core level."

"In that case, the chances of victory against that Tier Three Blood Curse Demon Vine will be significantly improved."

"Hehe! It would also count as a pleasant surprise for the Thunder Origin Sect!"

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