Chaos Spirit Field

Zhao Shanhe possessed a remarkable talent for alchemy, particularly mastering fire. His technique was truly masterful, and the Fiery Sheep made a significant contribution to this endeavor. His greatest weakness was the lack of a renowned teacher, but fortunately, he had obtained a cultivation book for alchemy. Cultivated from the Primal Chaos Spirit Field, the book detailed every step of alchemy, offering clear and easy-to-understand instructions, making it accessible even to the most obtuse.

Sun Simiao was undoubtedly a prodigy in the world of alchemy. He possessed profound insights into the art of alchemy. He believed that there wasn't much of a secret to creating top-grade elixirs; the key lay in the ingenious application of the Five Elements principle. When a critical point was reached, a mysterious substance was introduced, increasing the elixir's effectiveness dozens of times.

As for what exactly that mysterious substance was, Sun Simiao, despite painstaking research, remained undetermined. However, Zhao Shanhe wasn't overly obsessed with it. For him, all he needed to do was copy the recipe and successfully refine a top-grade elixir.

Zhao Shanhe possessed a unique advantage—the Five Elements spiritual roots—which gave him a deep understanding of the intergeneration of the Five Elements. After all, the Five Elements Secret Art he practiced was precisely based on this intergeneration.

The known alchemy masters in the world of immortal cultivation all possessed either wood or fire spiritual roots, or fire spiritual roots. As for cultivators with five spiritual roots, becoming a master alchemist was extremely difficult. The reason was simple: alchemy required not only talent but also strong physical strength.

Cultivators with Five Elements spiritual roots are generally of low strength and find it difficult to sustain. Alchemy is different from boiling medicine. During alchemy, no water is added to the furnace, relying entirely on spiritual energy to regulate and control the temperature, thereby extracting the essence of the spiritual medicine and integrating it. The slightest mistake can lead to the loss of all previous efforts.

After several days of dedicated research, Zhao Shanhe was brimming with confidence. He prepared the ingredients for the Qi-Refining Pill and decided to put it into practice. He lit the furnace and poured the various spiritual herbs into it one by one. As the furnace temperature gradually rose, the once intact herbs gradually transformed into a pure medicinal essence. Then came the crucial step of making the pill.

A mysterious aura suddenly descended upon the alchemy furnace. Although the lid hadn't been opened yet, Zhao Shanhe knew for sure—his alchemy had been a success, and he had produced a top-grade elixir! As expected, when he opened the lid, he discovered that it had produced three top-grade Qi-Refining Pills, while the rest were discarded and useless.

Normally, one Qi Refining Pill's ingredients could yield up to nine pills. Successfully refining six mid-quality Qi Refining Pills would maintain a balance between cost and benefit. However, Zhao Shanhe had now unexpectedly refined three top-grade Qi Refining Pills, their value multiplying by over ten thousand times compared to ordinary pills. He quickly swallowed a Qi Refining Pill and, while his body was still empty, began cultivating. After an unknown amount of time, he finally refined the pills and reached the middle stage of the sixth Qi Refining Stage. Normal cultivation would have taken at least several years.

Zhao Shanhe still felt a lingering fear as he recalled the alchemy process. He hadn't expected refining a top-grade elixir to be so dangerous; it nearly killed him. As he was preparing the elixir, a mysterious aura descended, and a powerful suction force suddenly emanated from the cauldron, instantly draining all of his spiritual energy. If it weren't for the body-building secrets that had strengthened his meridians and maintained a balanced five elements, the consequences would have been disastrous.

At this moment, the early warning array of the residence was triggered. Zhao Shanhe walked out and saw that it was his sister Zhao Shanhu. He asked, "Sister, why are you here?"

"Second brother, I came to look for you several times, but you were not here. Where did you go to play?"

"Sister, what day is today?"

"June 8th, second brother, where have you been these days?"

Zhao Shanhe hadn't expected that half a month had passed since he'd refined the elixir. Time truly seemed to elude him in the cultivation of immortality. Zhao Shanhu said dissatisfiedly, "Second brother, what are you thinking? You're ignoring me."

"Nothing. I've been practicing in seclusion for a while. If you're hungry, I'll make you something delicious."

"Brother, I miss home."

Zhao Shanhe stroked his sister's head and said, "You've been out for three years. It's time to go back and visit your parents. Let's go home tomorrow."

"Second brother, Master said that you are not allowed to go back until you reach the sixth level of Qi Refining. Make me something delicious so that I won't miss home."

The two entered the residence. Zhao Shanhe took out a top-grade Qi Refining Pill and said, "Sister, it's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. Take this pill and you will be able to reach the sixth level of Qi Refining immediately."

After hearing this, Zhao Shanhu ate it without hesitation. She felt that her cultivation had not improved at all, so she said, "Second brother, you are lying. This is just an ordinary Qi Refining Pill. My cultivation has not increased at all."

Zhao Shanhe gently tapped her head and said lovingly, "You little fool, what are you thinking about? Hurry up and refine it. When have I ever lied to you?"

After listening to his brother's words, Zhao Shanhu nodded obediently, then sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to practice with full concentration.

Zhao Shanhe watched his sister enter a state of cultivation and quietly left the room. He went to the kitchen to prepare some spiritual food to restore the damaged meridians.

Time flew by, and before he knew it, seven days had passed. Zhao Shanhe had been keeping an eye on his sister. When he saw Zhao Shanhu finally open her eyes, he couldn't help but feel delighted. It looked like his sister had successfully refined the elixir. He couldn't wait to step forward and asked with concern, "Sister, have you made it to the sixth level of Qi Refining?"

Zhao Shanhu rubbed his stomach and said pitifully, "Brother, I'm almost starving! Is there anything to eat? I'm already at the seventh level of Qi Refining! That pill is amazing! Do you have any more?"

Zhao Shanhe felt both happy and helpless after hearing his sister's words. He had struggled mightily to break through a minor realm, while his sister had leapt several major realms in a flash. Alas, comparison kills, the tragedy of the Five Elements spiritual roots! He was delighted by his sister's breakthrough, smiling and saying, "Sister, your cultivation is advancing too quickly; you need some time to settle down. I have one left; keep it." He then pulled a pill from his storage bag and handed it to Zhao Shanhu.

Zhao Shanhu didn't accept the pill Zhao Shanhe handed over. She said, "Second brother, I can't take it. You need it more than I do."

Zhao Shanhe stuffed the pill into his sister's hand and said, "Keep it. I made it myself. It's quite difficult to make. Just don't tell anyone about it. I'll make you something to eat. You can practice cultivation well."

Zhao Shanhu said doubtfully, "Second brother, you can refine top-grade elixirs."

Zhao Shanhe said shamelessly: "Who is your second brother? It's just a top-grade elixir, not worth mentioning. When have I ever lied to you?"