Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh

Chapter 422 - 206: Alchemy Assessment

Back when He Yanmao invited "Alchemist Xiao" to join, he didn’t expect to make him a steward.

It was because "Alchemist Xiao" refined the Foundation Establishment Pill afterward, and Elder Gong exceptionally suggested it.

The main reason for letting Chu Ning join the Alchemy Pavilion as a steward was to solve the problem of the Foundation Establishment Pill.

After all, this pill is quite crucial to the development of the sect.

Seeing Chu Ning take the initiative at this moment, He Yanmao knew Chu Ning must have some confidence.

So, He Yanmao directly said:

"Okay, then please, Junior Brother Chu, refine a few kinds of elixirs, so everyone can also engage in some alchemy technique exchanges."

After speaking, He Yanmao added:

"There are two alchemy rooms inside this pavilion, which can be used for others to observe alchemy, equipped with various alchemy devices, and with restriction protection so as not to be disturbed.

Junior Brother Chu can refine elixirs there, and we can all observe and learn.

Not sure what elixir Junior Brother Chu intends to refine, I’ll have someone prepare some medicinal materials first."

As Chu Ning and He Yanmao were talking, the people inside the Alchemy Pavilion were a little surprised.

Unexpectedly, Chu Ning volunteered to test himself, showing evident confidence.

This caused everyone to be astonished.

For a moment, many people secretly pondered.

"Could this Steward Chu’s alchemy technique really be so extraordinary, achieving such a high pill formation success rate?"

"If his alchemy technique truly is like this, then our Alchemy Pavilion’s strength would indeed increase significantly."

Of course, there were differing opinions.

Then, as soon as He Yanmao spoke, even before Chu Ning had a chance to respond, Yuan Rongzhang already said:

"Wait!"

Facing everyone’s gaze, Yuan Rongzhang chuckled and said:

"Since Junior Brother Chu was brought in by Elder Gong, it’s certain that whether it’s refining Intermediate Middle Grade Elixirs or Intermediate Lower Grade Elixirs, there should be no problem."

Upon hearing Yuan Rongzhang’s words, everyone present was slightly taken aback.

Unclear of Yuan Rongzhang’s intentions.

It’s known that Yuan Rongzhang is the descendant of a Golden Core Elder within the sect, quite arrogant, and wouldn’t easily praise others.

Moreover, everyone present knows that in the past half month, the one who inquired about Chu Ning the most was Yuan Rongzhang.

This person was actually always resentful about Geng Wansheng not getting the steward position.

In this situation, Yuan Rongzhang’s words seemed extremely peculiar.

Facing the puzzled gazes of everyone, Yuan Rongzhang smiled and continued:

"However, I recall the requirement for an Alchemy Pavilion Steward is to refine our Jiuhua Sect’s legacy elixirs.

After all, as the steward of our Jiuhua Sect’s Alchemy Pavilion, the refined elixirs should be suitable for the sect’s cultivators."

Upon hearing Yuan Rongzhang’s words, many people’s expressions became nuanced.

What he said wasn’t incorrect, considering previously, most stewards in Jiuhua Sect’s Alchemy Pavilion were cultivators of Jiuhua Sect.

What they first learned was the refining method of Jiuhua Sect’s elixirs.

Thus, they wouldn’t encounter these issues.

Now that Yuan Rongzhang brought it up, the intent is indeed worth pondering.

This time, He Yanmao frowned slightly, being somewhat displeased, and said:

"Junior Brother Yuan, you are making things difficult.

Junior Brother Chu hasn’t been in the sect for long, yet unfamiliar with the sect’s alchemy technique.

How can he refine our sect’s legacy elixirs."

Yuan Rongzhang laughed upon hearing those words and said:

"Then Junior Brother Chu could discuss with Elder Gong, whether it might be more appropriate to familiarize himself with our Jiuhua Sect’s alchemy technique before taking on the steward position.

If our Alchemy Pavilion can’t supply elixirs, and other halls inquire ’don’t you still have a steward,’ we wouldn’t know how to respond, would we?"

He Yanmao, frowning slightly, was about to say something further.

This moment, Xu Minghua suddenly interjected:

"Senior Brother He, there is a compromise, it doesn’t necessarily require refining five kinds or ten kinds.

Junior Brother Chu could first view our alchemy technique, selecting one or two each from Intermediate Middle Grade and Intermediate Lower Grade.

If Junior Brother Chu is confident he can learn quickly and refine successfully, then I believe with time, he can refine the rest."

"Senior Brother Xu makes sense." Yuan Rongzhang immediately echoed.

"Let us four designate four kinds of elixirs, and Junior Brother Chu can propose a timeline, it’s fine if we wait a little longer."

While He Yanmao was hesitating slightly, Chu Ning already responded:

"I have no objections, I’m quite interested in the sect’s alchemy technique."

Seeing Chu Ning’s agreement, He Yanmao glanced at Chu Ning and finally said:

"Since this is the case, then we’ll have us four select four elixirs for Junior Brother Chu.

Junior Sister Su, you choose an Intermediate Middle Grade Elixir."

Su Yuqing, who hadn’t spoken before, nodded gently, thought for a moment, and reached into her storage bag to retrieve a jade scroll.

"Junior Brother Chu, this elixir is called Six Spirits Pill, it’s an Intermediate Middle Grade Elixir, primarily used to enhance Divine Sense.

It’s one of the most popular elixirs among our Jiuhua Sect’s Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it lists the required materials and refining method."

Pausing slightly, Su Yuqing candidly said:

"The refining of this elixir is moderately difficult among Intermediate Middle Grade Elixirs, typically preparing seven pills per batch.

Achieving a fifty percent pill formation success rate still requires some effort."

Chu Ning took it, and scanned the jade scroll with his Divine Sense.

Indeed, it contained the Six Spirits Pill’s pill formula and refining method.