"Fire Dragon Blood?" Shen Xiang's heart trembled. Was the Xuan Yang Furnace not made from Xuan Yang Stone but from Fire Dragon Blood Jade? As the name implies, Fire Dragon Blood Jade is jade soaked in the blood of a fire dragon!
A dragon, a mythical beast said to rule over the heavens and earth, had never been seen before by anyone.
"Fire Dragon Blood Jade is jade infused with fire dragon blood. It's not only indestructible but also emits a unique fire aura, which greatly benefits alchemy. This furnace is a Saint-level Dragon Artifact!" Su Meiyao's beautiful face flushed with excitement as she explained.
Even Bai Youyou, the usually icy beauty, had an excited expression on her snow-like face.
Shen Xiang knew the furnace was extraordinary but still felt confused. He muttered, "What makes it so amazing?"
Su Meiyao gave a flirtatious scoff and, with a charming voice, said, "You've hit the jackpot, silly boy. In the mortal world, treasures and weapons are categorized into mundane items, spiritual items, and treasure items. Beyond that, there are celestial items and saint items crafted by the immortals. A Saint-level Dragon Artifact is even more powerful since it contains materials from a dragon, one of the most potent types of Saint-level items."
Shen Xiang's mouth twitched as he struggled to believe. "So... so this furnace is from the heavens?"
"Of course. If a dragon were to appear in the mortal world, the immense power it would release would cause the entire mortal realm to collapse and be destroyed," Bai Youyou said coldly.
"Dragons really exist?" Shen Xiang swallowed hard.
Su Meiyao, gently brushing her silky hair, replied slowly, "Of course they exist. If you ever get the chance to leave this Mortal Martial World and enter higher realms, you'll realize how insignificant you are."
"I'm going inside. I really can't handle this Fire Dragon Blood Jade. You guide him on controlling the Saint-level Dragon Artifact," Bai Youyou said, then disappeared back into the ring.
Su Meiyao was in a good mood, with a delicate smile on her face that made her look even more alluring. She said, "Take out the furnace and drip some of your blood on it."
Shen Xiang pulled out the Xuan Yang Furnace, cut his finger, and let his blood drip onto it. As soon as his blood touched the smooth, fiery-red furnace, a burst of red light flashed. In that moment, Shen Xiang felt a flood of information enter his mind, revealing the mysteries of the furnace. He immediately grew excited.
"This furnace is called the Flame Dragon Treasure Furnace, crafted by someone named Yan Longzi!" Shen Xiang said excitedly. "This furnace enhances control over the internal temperature, strengthens the flames, and the Fire Dragon Blood Jade transforms regular flames into a special kind that greatly aids in alchemy, making the process much smoother."
The more Shen Xiang explained, the more excited he became. "The best part is that it not only speeds up alchemy but also has an array inside that can reverse the flow of time, making it faster inside the furnace!"
Su Meiyao's exquisite body trembled slightly upon hearing this. She raised her head toward the moon, murmuring, "Sister and I won't have to wait much longer to regain our strength. But who exactly is this Yan Longzi? Someone who could craft such a thing must be incredibly famous, yet I've never heard of him..."
Su Meiyao bit her lip, lost in thought.
Shen Xiang laughed, "Of course you haven't heard of him, Meiyao! This guy must be from Tianshan… It usually takes me an hour and a half to refine a batch of Marrow Cleansing Pills, but now I think I can do it in less than half an hour—maybe even faster!"
He gazed at the "Flame Dragon Treasure Furnace" with eager anticipation.
"It seems that Sister and I won't need to wait thousands of years to recover," Su Meiyao said with a coquettish smile, her seductive gaze making Shen Xiang's heart race.
Shen Xiang cleared his throat awkwardly and said, "I'm happy to help you both recover your strength sooner. I'll work hard for it."
Su Meiyao walked up to him, gently caressing his handsome face with her soft hand, her breath fragrant like orchids. Her voice was sweet as honey: "You're such a treasure. I'm starting to like you."
That soft, mesmerizing voice, along with her tender touch, made Shen Xiang swallow nervously. He laughed awkwardly, "Meiyao, I should start cultivating. I need more strength to fully utilize this furnace."
Su Meiyao smiled and kissed him lightly on the cheek before disappearing back into the ring, leaving Shen Xiang standing there, dazed.
It took him a while to touch his cheek, his heart racing faster than before. He never expected Su Meiyao, this peerless beauty, to kiss him. He had always fantasized about being with her, but he knew that Su Meiyao and Bai Youyou were not only stunningly beautiful but also incredibly powerful. So his fantasies remained just that—fantasies. But now, it seemed like things might actually be progressing.
"That seductress is driving me crazy!" Shen Xiang muttered to himself, though deep down he felt a sense of joy. Getting so close to Su Meiyao, such a magnificent woman, was something worth celebrating.
Initially, Shen Xiang had planned to cultivate tonight, but now he was focused on alchemy. With such a powerful Saint-level Dragon Artifact in hand, he couldn't resist testing it out!
Carrying ample herbs with him, Shen Xiang began refining Marrow Cleansing Pills. Once he placed the herbs into the furnace, the scene inside the furnace immediately appeared clearly in his mind. He could even see the intricate details of the herbs!
Shen Xiang easily controlled the flames inside the furnace, adjusting the temperature at will. His divine sense was barely taxed, so much so that he could keep just a sliver of his consciousness focused on the furnace while using the rest to cultivate!
Only now did Shen Xiang fully realize the value of a good furnace. Alchemy had become far more efficient. Of course, his solid foundation played a key role, making the process effortless when paired with this Saint-level Dragon Artifact.
Half an hour later, Shen Xiang had already refined two batches of Marrow Cleansing Pills, each with four pills! Normally, he would only manage three at most. The Flame Dragon Furnace had fully utilized all the herbs, and with the time-accelerating array, he saved even more time, refining several times faster than usual.
However, driving the furnace's mysterious array consumed a significant amount of his true energy.
"Little brother, now you should start refining more Vitality Pills to help you quickly advance to the True Qi stage of the seventh level of the Mortal Martial Realm. You have to know that most people don't have the luxury of consuming Vitality Pills in bulk like you do." Su Meiyao's charming voice echoed in his mind.
For many alchemists, the Vitality Pill was considered a difficult pill to refine. Despite being only a low-grade mortal pill, it was something most alchemists avoided. But with his Flame Dragon Furnace, Shen Xiang had no such worries.