Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

"Xingchen, are you okay?" Nanli's voice came from a distance, with a hint of worry.

Gao Xingchen came back to his senses, turned to look at Nan Li, a smile appeared on his face, and said: "I'm fine, I got the star grass."

Nan Li heard this and showed a hint of joy on her face. She quickly walked to Gao Xingchen and looked at the star grass in his hand with surprise in her eyes: "Is this the star grass? It is indeed a magical spiritual herb."

Gao Xingchen handed the Star Grass to Nan Li and asked her to observe it carefully. Nan Li took the Star Grass, examined it carefully, and then returned it to Gao Xingchen, saying, "Let's go back quickly, Pharmacist Li is still waiting for us."

Gao Xingchen nodded and left the valley with Nanli.

They returned to the alchemy room and handed the star grass to Pharmacist Li. When Pharmacist Li saw the star grass, he was so excited that tears streamed down his face. He kept saying, "Good, good, good! With this star grass, I can make an elixir that increases my spiritual power!"

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li smiled with satisfaction when they heard this. They knew that with this batch of elixirs, their strength would be further improved, and they would be one step closer to their goal...

However, will things really go as they wish? Gao Xingchen felt a little uneasy. He always felt that things were not that simple...

Gao Xingchen couldn't shake off the feeling of uneasiness in his heart. After returning to the alchemy room, he plunged into the research of the elixir formula. The medicinal properties of the star grass are overbearing. If you are not careful, you will fail, or even endanger your life. Pharmacist Li repeatedly reminded him to act cautiously and not to act too hastily.

Gao Xingchen kept Pharmacist Li's words in mind and began to carefully process the Star Grass. This spiritual herb was crystal clear and emitted a faint starlight, as if it contained infinite power. He followed the steps on the recipe and refined the essence of the Star Grass step by step, not daring to slack off.

However, things did not go as planned. No matter how careful Gao Xingchen was, every time he refined the elixir, he would always fail at the last minute. The elixir furnace would either emit bursts of black smoke or a pungent burnt smell.

"How could this happen..." Gao Xingchen looked at the pill that had been scrapped again, his brows furrowed, his face full of frustration.

Nan Li and Xuan Feng were anxious but could do nothing to help. They knew nothing about alchemy and could only watch Gao Xingchen try again and again and fail again and again.

"Xingchen, don't be discouraged. There must be other ways." Nanli comforted, "How about we go ask Pharmacist Li again?"

Gao Xingchen shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Pharmacist Li has told us everything he knows. The problem should be with me."

"But..." Nan Li wanted to say something else, but was stopped by Xuan Feng.

"Let him be alone and calm down. What he needs now is to think calmly." Xuan Feng said in a low voice.

Nan Li sighed helplessly and could only stay with Gao Xingchen silently, hoping that he could find a solution to the problem as soon as possible.

However, Gao Xingchen's predicament was far more serious than they had imagined. Failure after failure made him begin to doubt his own ability. Could it be that he really couldn't refine this pill?

Gao Xingchen's heart was filled with confusion and anxiety...

Gao Xingchen paced back and forth in the alchemy room, feeling anxious. He had failed seven times in a row, and each time he failed at the last hurdle. The medicinal properties of the star grass were overbearing, and if he was not careful, all his efforts would be wasted, which made him feel very stressed.

"Do I really not have the talent for alchemy?" Gao Xingchen murmured to himself, and his heart was shaken for the first time.

At this moment, Deacon Chen walked in with a playful smile on his face: "Hey, isn't this our great genius Gao Xingchen? Why, are you refining your 'waste pill' again?"

Gao Xingchen frowned, suppressed his anger, and ignored Deacon Chen's ridicule.

Seeing Gao Xingchen remained silent, Deacon Chen became even more proud. He walked to the alchemy furnace and said in surprise, "Oh, why is it like this again? It seems that your alchemy skills have not improved at all! I have said it before, some people are not born to be alchemists. It is ridiculous to waste time and resources on them!"

Gao Xingchen clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white, but he took a deep breath and told himself not to be impulsive.

"What? You're not convinced? Even if you're not convinced, you have to endure it! It's because you have no talent." Deacon Chen said with a sneer, his words full of contempt.

Gao Xingchen finally couldn't help it. He raised his head abruptly, looked directly at Deacon Chen, and said word by word: "Talent? Who do you think you are? What qualifications do you have to judge my talent? I will definitely refine the elixir and prove it to you!"

"Oh? Really? Then I'll wait and see." Chen Zhishi said in surprise, but his eyes were full of disdain.

After Deacon Chen left, Gao Xingchen sat on the ground dejectedly, the fire of hope in his heart seemed to be extinguished by a basin of cold water. Am I really not suitable for alchemy?

He recalled his experiences since he came to this world. From an unknown boy to the proud son of heaven, he had made unimaginable efforts. Was all this going to fail?

Gao Xingchen felt more confused than ever before. He even began to doubt himself, his choices, and his life.

Just when he was almost in despair, Ling'er ran in hurriedly with a hint of excitement on her face: "Brother Xingchen, I heard that there is a hermit alchemy master living nearby, maybe... maybe he can help you!"

Gao Xingchen raised his head suddenly, and the light of hope rekindled in his eyes...

Ling'er's words were like a flash of lightning, illuminating the gloomy sky in Gao Xingchen's heart. Alchemy master! Yes, why didn't I think of it? If I can get the master's guidance, maybe I can break through the bottleneck and successfully refine the star grass!

"Ling'er, thank you!" Gao Xingchen excitedly held Ling'er's hand, with gratitude flashing in his eyes.

"What are you thanking me for, Brother Xingchen? Have you forgotten that we are friends?" Ling'er stuck out her tongue playfully, but a trace of worry flashed in her eyes. "However, that master has a strange temper and his whereabouts are erratic. It is not easy to find him."

"It doesn't matter. I will find him no matter how difficult it is!" Gao Xingchen said in a firm tone. In order to refine the star grass and to prove himself, he would pay any price.

At this time, Nan Li, who had been silent all the time, walked forward, gently patted Gao Xingchen on the shoulder, and said, "I'll go with you."

These few short words contained Nanli's unconditional support and trust for Gao Xingchen. Gao Xingchen felt warm in his heart, knowing that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles there were ahead, Nanli would fight alongside him.

"Okay!" Gao Xingchen nodded heavily, his eyes full of determination.

The two of them decided to leave immediately, and in order not to cause unnecessary trouble, they chose to travel secretly. Before leaving, Gao Xingchen left a letter to Xuanfeng, asking him to handle the affairs of the sect while he was away.

In the letter, Gao Xingchen did not reveal much information about the trip, but just said that he needed to go out for some time to gain experience, so Xuanfeng did not need to worry. He knew that if he told Xuanfeng that he was going to find the master of alchemy, he would definitely follow him, which would increase the risk.

After everything was ready, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li quietly left the sect and headed in the direction provided by Ling'er, embarking on an unknown journey to find the master alchemist.

As the sun sets, the two people's backs become particularly slender. What awaits them is the dawn of hope, or an even more dangerous abyss?