Everyone's all smiles on the surface but secretly cunning, but the junior sister only wants to

Despite her complaints, Jiang Shiliu never took serious matters lightly. At this moment, she knew perfectly well that she bore an important mission—to find Senior Sister Qingyan to practice swordsmanship together! Thinking of this, Jiang Shiliu dared not delay for a moment, immediately taking off with her cute little legs, rushing towards Senior Sister Qingyan's room like a gust of wind.

A short while later, Jiang Shiliu arrived outside Senior Sister Qingyan's room. She stopped, took a deep breath, and tried to strike a dignified pose before raising her small hand and knocking heavily on the door. At the same time, she called out loudly, "Senior Sister, are you in your room? Master asked me to come and find you to practice swordsmanship together!"

To her disappointment, there was no response from inside. Jiang Shiliu frowned and muttered to herself at the doorway, "Huh? Is Senior Sister not here? What should I do? Where can I find her? Maybe... I should go find Third Senior Brother to practice refining pills? Perhaps I can learn something from that." Just then, a clear voice came from behind her: "Junior Sister, are you looking for Senior Sister Qingyan here?"

Jiang Shiliu quickly turned around and saw that the person who came was her third senior brother, Song Shiyue. Song Shiyue smiled and said, "Senior Sister Qingyan went to the sect's challenge arena to fight. She should be back in about fifteen minutes." Hearing this news, Jiang Shiliu's tightly furrowed brows immediately relaxed, and a huge weight was finally lifted from her heart.

However, at that moment, Jiang Shili blinked her big, watery eyes and looked at her third senior brother with a pleading expression, her voice tinged with a hint of entreaty: "But, third senior brother! Today, Master specifically instructed me to diligently practice swordsmanship with Senior Sister Qingyan. But at the same time, Master also arranged for me to learn the art of alchemy with you. Senior Sister isn't here right now, so could I temporarily practice with you?" With that, Jiang Shili pouted slightly, looking pitiful, like a wronged little rabbit, making one feel an overwhelming sense of tenderness.

Upon hearing this, Song Shiyue was slightly taken aback at first, then a gentle smile appeared on his face. He thought to himself that since his master had already instructed him to only let his junior sister understand the general process, there was no need to train her into a top-tier alchemy master. So, he readily nodded and replied, "Of course! Absolutely no problem. Let's go to the alchemy room now. I'll first introduce you to various precious spiritual herbs, and after you're familiar with them, I'll gradually teach you the techniques and methods of refining pills." After saying this, Song Shiyue gently patted Jiang Shiliu's shoulder, signaling her to follow him.

Jiang Shiliu immediately followed, thinking to herself, "Luckily, I have the jade pendant my master gave me, which has a space inside where I can store that sword. Otherwise, I would be exhausted running around with such a heavy sword!"

The two arrived at the alchemy room, where Song Shiyue pointed to the various spiritual herbs on the shelves and patiently explained their effects and uses to Jiang Shiliu.

"This is Danshen, which has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis; this is Huanglian, which can clear heat and dry dampness..."

Jiang Shiliu listened attentively, nodding occasionally. She was filled with curiosity about these wondrous elixirs.

After finishing his explanation, Song Shiyue asked with a smile, "Junior Sister, do you understand everything?"

Jiang Shiliu obediently replied, "Yes, thank you, Third Senior Brother. I'll remember it."

“Very good. Now, let’s try refining the most basic Qi and Blood Pill.” As he spoke, Song Shiyue took out some medicinal herbs and placed them next to the alchemy furnace.

Jiang Shiliu watched with a mixture of nervousness and excitement, knowing that this was her first step towards becoming an excellent alchemist.

Song Shiyue stood there, focused intently, meticulously following the normal alchemy process, placing the precious medicinal herbs one by one into the furnace. Each step was executed with extreme caution, as if he were handling something of paramount importance, a priceless treasure. He then carefully controlled the heat, his gaze never leaving the furnace, for fear of making the slightest mistake.

Song Shiyue stared intently at the alchemy furnace. Upon realizing that the spiritual herbs had already been refined into a liquid state, he immediately cast a spell, attempting to gradually solidify the essence. Just then, Jiang Shiliu, standing nearby, caught a whiff of an extremely rich herbal aroma. The scent was soothing and refreshing that it instantly invigorated the senses, making all fatigue vanish in an instant.

Immediately afterward, a dazzling golden light suddenly emanated from the alchemy furnace, radiating brilliance. Song Shiyue slowly opened the furnace, revealing nine already formed pills inside. Upon closer inspection, one could see some unknown patterns on the pills, delicate and exquisite, as if meticulously carved by a skilled craftsman, adding a touch of mystery to the pills.

"Alright, Junior Sister. This is just a very ordinary Qi and Blood Pill," Song Shiyue said to Jiang Shiliu with a smile.

"Third Senior Brother, why are there patterns on these pills? What grade of pills are they? Can you tell me?" Jiang Shiliu asked curiously.

"These Qi and Blood Pills have patterns on them because they are top-grade pills. Pills are usually divided into five grades: superior, medium, inferior, top-grade, and divine. The higher the grade, the deeper and more exquisite the alchemist's understanding and control of the pill. Such alchemists are more popular and sought after in the alchemist market!" Song Shiyue patiently explained to Jiang Shiliu.