frightfiction Chapter 177 Preparation for Alchemy
Chapter 177 Preparation for Alchemy
After successfully returning to the Lin Clan, Xiao Muchen ignored the fatigue of the journey and immediately plunged into the intensive preparations for refining the Fuhen Pill.
The alchemy room that the Lin family carefully arranged for him was located in a quiet corner of the family, surrounded by lush green bamboos. The breeze blew, and the bamboo leaves rustled, as if whispering the ancient secrets of alchemy. In the alchemy room, the air was filled with a faint herbal fragrance, and the walls were inlaid with night pearls that emitted soft light, illuminating every corner of the room. In the tall cabinets against the wall, various precious alchemy instruments were neatly placed, and each one exuded a mysterious atmosphere.
Xiao Muchen took a deep breath, calmed his anxiety, and walked towards the cabinet where the medicinal materials were placed. He carefully took out the various rare materials that he had obtained through untold hardships in the Baiwang Mountains from his storage ring, and began to classify and organize them in an orderly manner.
The first thing that caught my eye was a "Dragon's bergamot". This fruit was like a bright pearl, round and plump, with a pale golden glow on the skin. As the light shone, it seemed as if a dragon was swimming in it. It is said that this dragon's bergamot absorbed the essence of the dragon's saliva and took hundreds of years to breed. It has a powerful repairing power and is one of the core medicinal materials for refining the Fuhen Pill. Xiao Muchen gently lifted the fruit, feeling the majestic vitality contained in it, and secretly thanked himself for the dangerous adventure in the Baiwang Mountains, which allowed him to obtain such a precious treasure.
Then, he took out the "Netherworld Orchid". This orchid resembles an elegant orchid, but it is dark blue and emits wisps of cold air, as if it can condense the surrounding air into frost. It grows in the deep of the Baiwang Mountains, an extremely cold place where there is no sunlight all year round. It absorbs the purest cold air between heaven and earth, and can balance the yin and yang in the elixir, reconcile the medicinal properties, and make it more gentle and effective. Xiao Muchen placed the Netherworld Orchid aside, his eyes full of cherishment for it.
Xiao Muchen took out the "Nine Yang Spiritual Ginseng" again. This spiritual ginseng is shaped like a human, with all four limbs, and is fiery red all over, like a burning torch, emitting a fiery breath. Each ginseng beard seems to contain endless power. Its growth environment is extremely harsh. It needs to grow in a place with extremely strong yang energy and absorb the essence of the sun and the moon to grow. The Nine Yang Spiritual Ginseng contains a majestic masculine force, which can inject powerful vitality into the elixir. It is an indispensable key medicinal material in the Fuhen Pill. Xiao Muchen stared at this spiritual ginseng, as if he could see the infinite hope it contained.
The "Moon Soul Flower" was also among his preparations. The petals were as white as snow, and under the moonlight, they would emit a soft silver light, like a dream. The Moon Soul Flower had the wonderful effect of calming the mind and stabilizing the efficacy of the medicine, and could keep the spirituality of the elixir from being destroyed during the alchemy process. Xiao Muchen gently stroked the petals, feeling the silky touch and the tranquil atmosphere.
There are also "star leaves", which seem to be inlaid with stars and sparkle with mysterious light. It is said that it absorbs the power of the stars, can add mysterious power to the elixir, and improve the quality and efficacy of the elixir. Xiao Muchen held the star leaf in his palm, feeling the mysterious energy from the vast starry sky, and his heart was filled with awe.
In addition to these rare spiritual plants, Xiao Muchen also prepared "spiritual marrow crystals". This is a crystal formed by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth over a long period of time. It is pure and flawless, like a transparent jade. The spiritual marrow crystal contains extremely rich spiritual energy, which can provide stable and pure energy support when refining the elixir, ensuring the smooth progress of the alchemy process.
He also found the "Jade Sea Pearl", which was emerald green and transparent, like a pearl in the deep sea. A layer of warm water light flowed on the surface of the pearl, as if it contained endless ocean power. The Jade Sea Pearl could make the medicinal effect of the elixir softer, easier for the human body to absorb, and reduce the side effects after taking the elixir.
Xiao Muchen even has the "Purple Flame Crystal", a gemstone that was bred in the depths of a volcano under high temperature and high pressure. It is deep purple and contains fiery energy. At the critical moment of alchemy, the Purple Flame Crystal can stimulate the potential of the elixir and maximize its efficacy.
In addition, he also prepared several auxiliary herbs, such as "Qingfeng Grass". Qingfeng Grass has slender leaves, emerald green, and emits a fresh fragrance when it sways gently, which can remove impurities and odors in the elixir. "Lingmeng Teng" is a slender and flexible vine covered with lavender flowers. It has the effect of calming the mind and soul, and can make the effect of the elixir more stable. "Ningxiang Rui" is shaped like a stamen and has a strong fragrance. It can enhance the fragrance of the elixir and make it easier for the human body to accept it.
Xiao Muchen carefully inspected each herb, using his keen senses to explore the flow of every trace of spiritual energy. He gently stroked the skin of the dragon's bergamot, feeling the subtle texture, and confirmed that the fruit was intact and full of spiritual energy. He blew gently on the nether orchid, observing the changes in the frost on the petals to judge its quality. For the Nine Yang Spiritual Ginseng, he carefully checked the integrity and color of the ginseng roots to ensure that the yang energy contained in it was not lost at all.
For the Moon Soul Flower, he carefully observed the luster and transparency of the petals under the moonlight to ensure that its spirituality was not diminished. He observed each "star" on the Star Leaf one by one to confirm the stability and intensity of the light. He injected Dou Qi into the Spirit Essence Crystal, the Jade Sea Pearl, and the Purple Flame Crystal to feel the fluctuation and purity of the energy. For those auxiliary herbs, he did not miss any details, checking whether the leaves were pests, whether the flowers were intact, and whether the fragrance was pure.
After confirming that all the medicinal materials were ready, Xiao Muchen began to clean the alchemy furnace. He first took out a piece of soft deerskin, dipped it in a special cleaning solution, and carefully wiped the inner wall of the alchemy furnace. He did not miss a single inch of the furnace wall until it became smooth and clean, without a trace of dirt or residual medicinal residue.
Then, he lit a furnace of special spices, letting the fragrance fill the interior of the alchemy furnace to remove any odors and bad smells that might remain. Then, he used his fighting spirit to create a small whirlwind in the alchemy furnace, evenly distributing the fragrance of the spices to every corner.
After finishing all this, Xiao Muchen stood in front of the alchemy furnace, looking at the neatly arranged medicinal materials again, and silently reviewed the steps and key points of alchemy in his mind. He knew that the next alchemy process would be a huge test of his alchemy skills and patience, but he was fully prepared and determined to successfully refine the Fuhen Pill, rescue Wan'er's father and bring hope to the Lin family.