"This pervert is actually incredibly skilled?"
Lin Fei covered her full chest in disbelief, her eyes wide with astonishment, as if she could scarcely believe what she was seeing.
Xue Mei's eyes, as clear as snow, were also fixed in shock. Her slender, graceful form quivered slightly as she watched Gu Changqing with rapt attention.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Gu Changqing continued to refine a series of rare herbs, explaining his process to Fu Lan Ke and Ao Tuo.
"Alchemy is about harnessing the power of each herb, not merely forming them into pills. As long as the powers are perfectly blended, even if it doesn't form a pill, it's still a divine elixir. To achieve this, you must fully understand each herb's properties so they can merge seamlessly. If you only focus on the pill's shape and form, even if you succeed, it's still a failure!"
"The term 'Pharmacist' is used rather than 'Pill Master' because the essence is in the medicine itself, with the pill being secondary. This is what defines a true alchemist!"
"Pills are like the result of a deep relationship between a man and a woman. The result of their love is not just their child but also the mutual support and enduring companionship. Similarly, in alchemy, if you only aim for the end product, you'll never perfect your craft."
"Understanding each herb's power is akin to deepening a relationship. When feelings are intense, everything falls into place, and crafting pills becomes effortless."
"Medicine comes first; pills are secondary!"
Fu Lan Ke and Ao Tuo were struck by a profound realization, as if a great bell had sounded in their minds, suddenly clearing their confusion.
"Ah, so that's it! Now I understand!"
"No wonder we've been stuck at the fifth-grade level. We've been on the wrong path, focusing only on forming pills without considering why the herbs don't merge or how to make them merge naturally."
Fu Lan Ke and Ao Tuo were disheartened, realizing that despite their extensive experience and claims of mastery, they were outdone by someone younger.
However, they quickly adjusted their mindset and observed Gu Changqing's alchemy with earnest and reverence, understanding that such an opportunity was rare. Even a small portion of knowledge could elevate them to fifth-grade or even sixth-grade alchemists.
"Merging herbs is the final step, but aiming to create just one pill is a mistake. As long as the powers are perfectly blended, you can produce multiple pills—two, three, four, or even more."
"The goal of alchemy is to achieve the desired effect of the herbs, not merely to form a single pill. If the efficacy is good, the number of pills—whether one, two, three, or four—doesn't matter."
Gu Changqing began merging the herbs in the cauldron, not forming a single pill but dividing them into four. As he carefully combined each pill, he continued to explain to Fu Lan Ke and Ao Tuo.
"With more pills in the cauldron, we can observe their changes and differences. If one pill's blend has issues, we can use the properly blended pills to address the problem."
"If a pill has excess power, we can adjust the others to balance it, preventing the fusion from worsening."
"Extra pills serve not only as references for monitoring the fusion but also as coordinators for balancing the power. When two different pills approach each other closely, they can resolve issues like excess or deficiency of power."
"And even before the pills are fully formed, they can merge with each other!"
Gu Changqing then removed a useless waste pill and manipulated the remaining three to rotate and merge. Despite their different power states, they gradually formed a strange balance.
The three pills spun around each other slowly, eventually merging into a single, potent, and stable high-quality pill.
Boom!
When the pill was fully formed, a powerful wave of energy surged through the alchemy hall. The cauldron's lid was blasted away, and a blue halo shot into the sky, filling the hall with a rich medicinal fragrance that enveloped the entire room.
"It's done! It really worked!"
"Unbelievable, it's a masterpiece, a marvel of skill!"
"So this is the phenomenon of a sixth-grade pill? I can't believe I've witnessed it in my lifetime. No regrets now."
"I've never seen alchemy like this before. Today has truly been an eye-opener!"
"This young master is simply extraordinary!"
The alchemists present were in awe of Gu Changqing. His alchemical methods had profoundly impacted them, opening their minds and promising significant advancements in their own practices.
For them, today was a divine opportunity.
"Is it really like this? It seems we've wasted much of our lives..."
Ao Tuo lamented, tears in his eyes. He felt as if he had squandered countless years in vain, realizing that if he had understood these principles earlier, he might have reached the fifth or even sixth-grade level by now.
"Ah, we're really getting old."
Fu Lan Ke sighed heavily, though his eyes shone with newfound determination. He felt that the experience had been immensely valuable and resolved to focus on improving himself.
"This bad guy is so amazing."
Lin Fei couldn't help but pinch her rear, feeling a tingle and wishing Gu Changqing would spank her.
"Lin Fei has really struck gold this time."
In stark contrast, Xue Mei's eyes were filled with envy, nearly overflowing. She was impressed by Gu Changqing's excellence and had initially admired his looks.
"Gifts for the beautiful lady: this sixth-grade Soul Nourishing Pill is for my little girlfriend, Miss Lin Fei."
Gu Changqing smiled slightly and, with a wave of his hand, the newly refined sixth-grade pill floated to Lin Fei.
"Ah? Is this really... for me?"
Lin Fei was overwhelmed with joy and confusion. She wanted to take it but hesitated, her heart racing with both excitement and sweetness.