As Wu Yun continued his training in Qi cultivation and martial arts, he also began to learn about alchemy from his grandfather, An experienced grandmaster alchemist. Alchemy was a mysterious and powerful art, capable of creating pills that enhanced cultivation strength and granted supernatural abilities.
Sitting in a room filled with jars of rare herbs and ingredients, Wu Yun's grandfather started explaining the basics of alchemy.
"Alchemy is the art of refining spiritual substances and extracting their spiritual power. It is an essential skill for any cultivator who wishes to advance in their cultivation quickly," said the grandfather with a deep voice.
Wu Yun listened attentively, absorbing each word with enthusiasm. He knew that alchemy would play a crucial role in his journey to becoming a master.
His grandfather took out a rare spiritual herb and showed it to Wu Yun. "This is the Celestial Lingzhi, a high-level spiritual herb. To refine a pill with this herb, you would need considerable alchemical skills."
Wu Yun nodded, realizing the complexity of alchemy. "I understand. So, how should I begin?"
His grandfather smiled and picked up a jar containing some common herbs. "First, let's start with simpler pills. These herbs are relatively easy to refine. I'll show you the basic refining technique."
In the following days, Wu Yun delved deeply into the study of alchemy. He practiced the art of controlling fire, water, and spiritual energy to extract the power from herbs and create effective pills.
In the beginning, he made some mistakes and failures, but Wu Yun's grandfather always encouraged him not to give up and to learn from his mistakes.
"In alchemy, it's normal to fail sometimes. Failure is an essential part of learning. Remember, perseverance is the path to success," said the grandfather wisely.
With time, Wu Yun perfected his alchemical skills and started successfully creating simple pills. Each refined pill boosted his Qi and accelerated his progress.
While mastering alchemy, Wu Yun never forgot his roots as a blacksmith. He continued to hone his forging skills, creating low-grade artifacts that enhanced his combat abilities.
Thus, the days turned into months, and the months into years. Wu Yun slowly advanced in his cultivation, finally reaching the 3rd stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Despite his remarkable progress, many still overlooked him, underestimating his potential.
In addition to his quest to improve his skills, Wu Yun also pondered the truth about his past and his family. He knew he had been raised by his grandfather since a very young age, but the origin of his biological parents remained a mystery.