How can one become an immortal with such laziness?

Effect: Taking this pill formula will ensure that cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage and below will have plenty of energy for a month without needing to rest!

Summary: Tonight I'm the one who'll be partying until the very end!

For convenience, Hei Yang named this thing the "Champion of Staying Up Late Pill," and if you shrink it a bit further, it's called the "Stay-Up Late Pill."

Take out one of the five freshly made "stay-up-late pills" and swallow it, then put the remaining four away.

"Well……"

The stimulating effects of the drug exploded within his body, and Hei Yang's eyes suddenly lit up... well, although they dimmed again in an instant, they did indeed shine for a moment!

To be fair, although the name is not very proper, the effect is really amazing. After using the "Shatter Reality!" skill before, Hei Yang has been relieved a lot these days, but his mind is still a bit muddled.

But after taking this all-nighter pill, he instantly felt fully recharged, and he was back to normal when the weather cleared up and the rain stopped!

"Great, full of energy!"

Hei Yang felt that even if he unleashed several Shattering Reality skills in a row...

Well, I guess he'll still fail miserably, but that's not the point. The point is that it was his first real alchemy attempt, and he succeeded on his first try, which is still very memorable!

"Hmph, I wouldn't sell him a pill of this quality for less than five mid-grade spirit stones."

Hei Yang boasted about his success, feeling relieved—this one success alone had already recouped his investment and even doubled his assets, so he no longer had to worry about losing most of the spirit stones he had acquired from the Hei family's fortune.

If that were the case...

Even if the children and elderly of the Hei family were forced to sleep on the streets, it would still be difficult to gather enough spirit stones!

"If that's the case, I don't know if I can borrow money from the Red and White families. It's probably impossible, since our relationship has faded over the years and we're not very familiar with each other anymore..."

As Hei Yang's mind wandered, he remembered something. Before leaving, his mother, Qing Yiyi, had asked him to visit his maternal grandfather's relatives at the Qing family home. He wondered if they would also give him a warm welcome back as the head of the family...

Probably not, after all, we don't share the same surname...

Speaking of which, let me add something: Hong Li's mother, Lan Yuying, is not actually a native of Five Colors City. She is a young lady from a small family called Lan in the neighboring city. She happened to fall in love with Hong Li's father, Hong Xiaochen, and married him. They have a happy and fulfilling life together.

Hei Yang remembered it so clearly because whenever Hong Li went back to her parents' home with her mother when they were little, there would be a period of time when she would not see Hong Li...

"Ugh, now that I've regained my energy, I'm starting to overthink and waste my mental energy again, aren't I?"

Hei Yang patted his head, clearing his mind of distractions. He rinsed the alchemy furnace clean again, stood up, opened the lid, lit the fire, and added the medicine.

Then, feeling that the time was right, Hei Yang nodded, stepped into the furnace, and covered the entrance with the furnace lid he was holding above his head.

Yes, Hei Yang successfully got himself inside.

It wasn't that he had gone mad and wanted to burn himself to death in the alchemy furnace so that the Hei family could come and extort money from him...

His goal was simple: to fully integrate the remaining medicinal properties into his body so that the annoying medicinal scent would disappear.

[You have reached the third level of Qi Refining, and your bound person (Hong Li) has also reached the third level of Qi Refining.]

[You have reached the fourth level of Qi Refining, and your bound person (Hong Li) has also reached the fourth level of Qi Refining.]

"Ha, she leveled up two levels in a flash! That girl Hongli must be so happy about this unexpected surprise that she's completely overjoyed!"

Hei Yang chuckled to himself, "Hmm, I won't bring it up first. I'll make her come to me asking me on her own. Then, she can quickly say thank you, Brother Hei Yang!"

The fire in the furnace is blazing...

It's ridiculous, I originally planned to finish writing this chapter by 8:30, but...emmm, while I was writing, everything went black and I fell asleep...

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 68 The Common Ground That Brings Us Closer —

At the entrance of the alchemy room number seventeen in the Pharmacist Workshop, the special spirit stone used for timing had turned from green to red, clearly indicating that the five-hour time limit had been exceeded.

When the spirit stone turns red, the spirit-gathering array, soundproof array, or fire-igniting array in the alchemy room will automatically shut down, forcibly terminating the alchemy process.

Generally, alchemists have a fairly accurate estimate of the time they need to refine pills, and thus choose the appropriate time to rent a pill room.

However, there are exceptions, such as multiple failures or when you're in a good rhythm and can't stop, which can lengthen the estimated time.

To solve this problem, a spirit-absorbing array is set up in a corner of the alchemy room. As long as the corresponding spirit stones are placed on it, the time will be automatically extended, which is very user-friendly.

However, the guest in room number seventeen had not yet come out by the appointed time and had not renewed their bill.

Even though, according to the rules, Yakushibo would give guests an extra half hour for "tidying up" after the time limit had expired, by then that half hour had already passed!

The waiter paced back and forth in front of the door, a hint of hesitation on his face. After thinking for a moment, he knocked on the door.

"Tap! Tap! Guest number seventeen, guest number seventeen?"

"Guest number seventeen, are you there? Time's up for number seventeen. The alchemy furnace is no longer functioning properly. Hello?"

"..."

There was no response... Could he have fallen asleep inside? Or did guest number seventeen make a huge mistake while refining the pills, causing the furnace to explode and killing him?

A question mark popped up above the waiter's head. After thinking for a moment, he found the waiter's special token, opened the door, and glanced into the room. His pupils suddenly contracted!

"He's gone? He's vanished!"

The waiter was instantly startled. He saw that there were still many herbs left in the room, but the person inside was...

The waiter's thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a clattering sound. He blinked, walked to the alchemy furnace, and looked inside through the vent... only to meet a pair of innocent, large eyes!

"Help! Help! Help! Help me! I'm in so much pain!"

Hei Yang was so moved, almost crying, that he felt like he had seen a savior: "Why did it take you so long to come!"

waiter:"……"

He recognized her from her eyes; she was the person he was looking for.

However, this guest number seventeen seems to be quite ill...

Reaching out, Hei Yang lifted the lid of the alchemy furnace and burst out with a "whoosh," spitting out the ashes from his mouth with a soot-covered face: "Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey, I almost suffocated!"

"Uh……"

The waiter carefully checked and found that guest number seventeen was generally able to communicate normally with humans and was considered a creature of medium to high intelligence, so he wouldn't suddenly rush up and bite him.

Upon confirming this, the waiter couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, but still kept his distance and carefully handed over a towel: "Um, I think you might need this."

"Oh, thank you!"

Hei Yang quickly took the towel, used his spiritual energy to create water, wet it, and wiped his smudged face clean again.

Fortunately, he was protected by spiritual energy, which prevented his eyebrows, hair, or clothes from being burned off. Otherwise, if he had been left bald, he would have been too ashamed to show his face to anyone!

The waiter was startled when he saw Hei Yang condense a ball of water with his hand.

This strange guest is actually a Qi Refining stage cultivator who has already entered the Dao!

Upon realizing this, the waiter's already respectful expression became even more humble.

In the Qiankun Kingdom, a cultivator's identity itself represents status, and even the managers of the Pharmacist's Workshop must treat them with respect.

As a mere attendant at the Body Tempering Realm, he naturally dared not be disrespectful to this seemingly young immortal.

Moreover, since the other party is an immortal, his actions must have a deeper meaning!

It seems that the other party has locked themselves in the alchemy furnace, but in reality...

The waiter's expression changed drastically, and he lowered his head in fear and trepidation: "Sir, is there something we've done to displease you, that's why you're protesting against us by smearing your own reputation?"

If so, please be sure to express your dissatisfaction. We will definitely make reasonable improvements to ensure a more personalized and high-quality service!

"Oh, no, no, this place is quite nice, very humane."

Hei Yang quickly waved his hand and handed the towel back: "It's just a little..."

"Is there something?!"

The waiter asked anxiously, "Please speak freely, don't worry about anything..."

"Why can't the lid of this alchemy furnace be opened from the inside?"

Hei Yang couldn't help but complain, "How come it automatically locks up as soon as it's closed?!"

"Ah this..."

The waiter paused for a moment, then put on a professional expression: "You've come to the right person. Please take a look. Our alchemy furnaces here, although they can't compare to those magic tools, treasures, or even spiritual artifacts..."

However, we strive for perfection in the details. Look at this latch, which was designed by a professional mechanical engineer. It can make the lid and furnace a single unit the moment it is closed!

In this way, only the alchemist can open the lid from the outside, making it extremely difficult for the medicinal properties inside to escape. This ensures the utilization of the medicinal herbs, the circulation of air, and the effectiveness of the formation…

"Okay, stop, stop, I roughly understand what's going on, and I know you're very professional and knowledgeable."

Hei Yang looked at the waiter's smug and proud expression, and couldn't help but twitch his lips: "Um, it's immoral to build your own happiness on the suffering of others, so please don't say any more."

"Ah this..."

The waiter suddenly realized what was happening, and his face showed fear again: "I'm so sorry, it's a required part, so it triggered a conditioned reflex, and..."

I'm so sorry, I really didn't expect you to jump in!

"Yes, I never expected something like this to happen."

Hei Yang revealed dead fish eyes: "To actually lock myself in there, I must look like an idiot now!"

"No, no, sir, you're not a fool! There must be some misunderstanding!"