44: Chapter 44 Foundation Establishment Time Arrived

Mo Zixing followed Liu Qingyan all the way back to Qingdan Peak and turned into the Alchemy Room at the back of the main hall.

As soon as he entered the Alchemy Room, a rich fragrance of Medicinal Pills wafted toward him, several times more mellow than the medicinal scent outside the hall.

Liu Qingyan indeed seemed to be in a good mood.

She took out three Pill Furnaces and placed them in front of Mo Zixing.

The three Pill Furnaces were of different styles and were lined up in a row.

Liu Qingyan leaned against the medicine shelf behind her, crossed her arms, and spoke with a smile:

"To learn Alchemy, a Pill Furnace is essential."

"These three are all Pill Furnaces suitable for beginners. Choose the one that you feel is the most compatible based on your own induction."

"Once you've chosen, it's yours."

She didn't give much of an introduction, nor did she mention the differences between the three Pill Furnaces; she simply stood to the side and watched with great interest.

People with talent in the Dao of Alchemy can perceive the differences between different Pill Furnaces.

Today, she wanted to see exactly how great Mo Zixing's talent in the Dao of Alchemy was.

Naturally, Mo Zixing wasn't actually going to use his senses.

His gaze swept over the three Pill Furnaces, and he directly called up the System panel to scan them one by one.

The first Pill Furnace was round and smooth, looking exactly like the stereotypical image of a Pill Furnace.

[Item: Golden Horn Pill Furnace]

[Quality: Low Grade Pill Furnace]

[trait: Sturdy]

[Hardness is its only feature; it is not easily damaged when a furnace explosion occurs during Alchemy.]

The second Pill Furnace, on the other hand, looked like a pot, appearing small and portable.

[Item: Benefit-Boosting Pill Furnace]

[Quality: Low Grade Pill Furnace]

[trait: Benefit-Boosting]

[The utilization rate of Spiritual Power from medicinal herbs during Alchemy is slightly higher than that of ordinary Pill Furnaces, which can slightly reduce the loss of medicinal herbs.]

Mo Zixing raised an eyebrow. This one was better than the first; at least it could save some medicinal materials, making it quite practical.

But when his gaze swept to the third Pill Furnace, he immediately put the first two out of his mind.

[Item: enlightenment cauldron]

[Quality: Medium Grade Pill Furnace]

[trait: Enlightenment]

[When practicing a new Pill Formula, it can significantly reduce the difficulty of getting started, making it easier to grasp the essence and improve proficiency.]

Was there even a need to think about it?

He definitely wanted this one!

He was a complete novice when it came to Alchemy.

This enlightenment cauldron happened to be a Divine Artifact for beginners.

Sturdiness and saving medicinal materials were nothing in comparison to an absolute proficiency bonus.

Not to mention, this was the only Medium Grade Pill Furnace, a whole grade higher than the other two.

Even a Border Collie would know to choose this one.

Mo Zixing remained calm on the surface, still pretending to concentrate on sensing as he circled the three Pill Furnaces before finally stopping beside the enlightenment cauldron.

"Elder Liu, this Pill Furnace gives me the best feeling. I'll choose this one."

A flash of surprise crossed Liu Qingyan's eyes.

She hadn't expected him to pick the Medium Grade Pill Furnace directly.

This kid really could surprise her every time.

The appreciation in Liu Qingyan's heart deepened.

Although she no longer had any use for this Medium Grade Pill Furnace, it was still a scarce resource that few in the entire Sect possessed.

For ordinary Disciples, it was an even more unattainable treasure.

That being said, since she was giving it to the Legacy Disciple she had her eye on, she didn't feel the slightest bit of heartache.

Liu Qingyan's tone was full of praise:

"Good eye. Since you've chosen it, this enlightenment cauldron is yours."

"Thank you for your kindness, Elder."

Mo Zixing bowed to Liu Qingyan, his heart blooming with joy.

This [Legacy] trait is really not bad.

Liu Qingyan was truly training him as her personal Disciple.

In just one day, not only did he obtain a non-toxic and harmless high-grade foundation establishment pill from her, but he also got a Medium Grade Pill Furnace with a good trait for free.

He had made a killing.

Liu Qingyan smiled and turned to take a Medicine Manual from a nearby shelf, handing it to Mo Zixing:

"But don't get happy too soon. Even with a Pill Furnace, you're still a long way from Alchemy."

"Before that, you must first learn to recognize and distinguish herbs."

She pointed to the Medicine Manual and continued:

"This Medicine Manual contains commonly used basic medicinal herbs, and the annotations inside were written by my own hand."

"Go back for today and memorize this Medicine Manual thoroughly."

"I will also take this time to prepare the Alchemy Fire for you."

He could even get free Alchemy Fire?

That was wonderful.

"Yes, this Disciple understands."

Mo Zixing complied, exchanged a few more pleasantries with Liu Qingyan, and then, at her signal, left with the enlightenment cauldron in his arms.

He followed the mountain path all the way.

He walked toward the Disciple residential area of Qingdan Peak.

Just as he reached the entrance of the small courtyard he had chosen, he saw the gate was ajar, and candlelight was still flickering inside.

He pushed the door open and walked in.

Jiang Yuwei was slumped over the stone table in the courtyard, with a half-unsheathed longsword resting by her hand.

Her little head was nodding up and down, her eyes were barely open, and she was yawning from exhaustion, yet she was still forcing herself to stay awake instead of going to bed.

As soon as she heard the sound of the door opening, she immediately sprang up from the stool in alert.

It wasn't until she saw clearly that it was Mo Zixing who had returned that she breathed a sigh of relief and ran quickly toward him.

"Senior Brother, you're back!"

Mo Zixing looked at the dark circles under his Junior Sister's eyes, placed the Pill Furnace in his arms on the ground, and couldn't help but pinch her little face:

"Why didn't you go to your room to sleep? You're so sleepy."

With the Candle Dragon Bloodline in his body, let alone staying up for one night, even if he didn't sleep for three days and three nights, he wouldn't feel the slightest bit sleepy.

Even though Jiang Yuwei was so sleepy she could barely keep her eyes open, she still remembered to wait up for him.

She was still just an ordinary Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator and couldn't handle staying up like this at all.

"I was worried about you."

Jiang Yuwei checked him over several times, and only after confirming he was unscathed did she breathe a sigh of relief and ask in a small voice:

"Elder Liu didn't make things difficult for you, did she?"

"Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine."

Mo Zixing nodded with a smile:

"She even gave me this enlightenment cauldron."

"That's good..."

As soon as she finished speaking, she couldn't help but let out a big yawn, nearly unable to stand steady.

Seeing her swaying from exhaustion, Mo Zixing bent down and picked up his Junior Sister in his arms.

Jiang Yuwei gave a small cry of surprise and instinctively put her arms around his neck, but she didn't struggle, snuggling obediently in his embrace.

A familiar scent enveloped her with a sense of security, and her tense nerves finally began to relax.

As soon as she was placed on the bed, Jiang Yuwei hugged his arm and nuzzled it, quickly succumbing to her sleepiness and falling into a deep sleep.

Mo Zixing sat by the bed and tucked her in before turning and walking to the outer room.

He found a place to sit cross-legged and first circulated his Mind-Cultivation Technique to adjust the Spiritual Power in his body to its most complete state.

After ensuring everything was foolproof, he took out the high-grade foundation establishment pill that Liu Qingyan had given him earlier.

Mo Zixing pinched the Medicinal Pill, a flash of anticipation in his eyes.

The Qi Refinement Stage was, after all, the bottom tier.

Only by entering the Foundation Establishment Realm could he truly have a foundation for his survival in this world.

Now, it was his turn.

Without a moment's hesitation.

Mo Zixing threw his head back and swallowed the high-grade foundation establishment pill in one gulp.