My Lifespan is infinite?! Chapter 88: The Refining of Pills Begins

Chapter 88: The Refining of Pills Begins

Xu Ning currently wanted to upgrade two things: his armor and a weapon. Upgrading the armor to a top-grade spiritual weapon would significantly enhance his survivability. He needed protection.

He also wanted a weapon, which he could choose from: an axe, a kitchen knife, or a hoe. Each had its uses.

An axe was actually the best choice, as it was ideal for combat, and Xu Ning had been using a long axe for many years, making him quite proficient. It was his specialty.

However, since he'd likely be using the axe in combat, upgrading it too high might raise suspicion. As a third-level Qi Refining cultivator, if it was discovered he was using a top-grade spiritual weapon, it would definitely cause him endless trouble. He would be a target.

After much deliberation, Xu Ning decided to upgrade the hoe as a trump card. It was the least likely to be used in combat, so it would be a surprise.

Next, he wanted to upgrade the iron pot to a top-grade level to aid in alchemy. That was his priority for learning.

As for the armor, Xu Ning decided to wait for the next batch of spirit iron, as he'd be wearing it soon. He could hold off.

Having decided, Xu Ning began feeding the hoe first.

The hoe, never dreaming that the most useless thing would be the first to upgrade, couldn't help but exclaim, "Xu Ning, you really love the most! I knew you had good taste."

Xu Ning was speechless. "If I hadn't thought you could still hoe the ground, I would have upgraded the kitchen knife instead. Don't get too excited."

The hoe protested, "Your choice is the most correct, believe ! I'm more useful than you think."

As it spoke, the hoe had completely upgraded to a top-grade spiritual weapon, glowing faintly.

Xu Ning asked, "What abilities have you developed? Tell the specifics."

The hoe answered, "I'm harder! More suitable for tilling. I can break through anything."

Xu Ning frowned. "Please don't make suggestive remarks. Speak properly."

The hoe clarified, "My hardness now should be comparable to a Yuan-level magic weapon! The sharpness is a little less, but still good. It's more compatible with spiritual energy and can unleash greater power when you channel into it."

"Also, now using to hoe the ground can increase the soil's fertility, and after a certain period of ti, it can upgrade the soil grade. I'm a farr's best friend."

Actually, the latter one was rather useless to Xu Ning at the mont.

Because he didn't want to upgrade the spiritual field right now. Otherwise, he could just feed it spiritual manure to upgrade it, but upgrading the spiritual field would arouse too much suspicion. He had to be subtle.

Putting this useless ability aside, Xu Ning began to feed the iron pot next.

Soon, the iron pot was transford into a top-grade spiritual artifact, its surface gleaming.

Xu Ning asked, "What abilities do you have now? Give the rundown."

Iron Pot said, "Now, I can cook top-grade delicacies infused with spiritual energy, and eating them will have special effects on cultivation. I'm a master chef."

"Then I can also assist in alchemy. Using in alchemy can not only increase the success rate of pills but also increase the probability of improving the quality of the pills. I'm a great tool."

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"I can also be used in battle, and I'm no worse than that broken hoe. I can take a hit."

The hoe over there was unconvinced. "Big black pot, what do you an? You want to die? I'll smash you."

Iron Pot retorted, "Co on! Let's duel! I'll boil you."

Hoe said, "Believe it or not, I'll smash a hole in your big black butt with one hoe?"

Iron Pot shot back, "Ignorance is truly terrifying. That's a belly, I don't have a butt. Learn anatomy."

Xu Ning interrupted, "Alright, stop arguing. I'm going to start alchemy. Be quiet."

Imdiately, Xu Ning set up the iron pot, then took the lantern and placed it under the iron pot for heat.

"Lantern, increase the fla!"

At Xu Ning's command, the fla in the lantern instantly shot out and began to scorch the bottom of the iron pot, heating it rapidly.

The iron pot suddenly spoke up, its voice strained, "Ahhh! Xu Ning, I feel unbearably hot! I want to..."

"Shut up!" Xu Ning interrupted the broken pot to prevent it from continuing its wild talk. He didn't want to hear it.

Seeing that the temperature was about right, Xu Ning poured all the spiritual herbs into the iron pot. Then he used his spiritual power to control the herbs to constantly turn and heat evenly.

As the pot heated up, the herbs finally began to lt, eventually turning into a bubbling liquid. It was progress.

The next step was the most difficult. If this step wasn't done well, the subsequent pill-condensing process would lead to an explosion. It was critical.

"Thatched Hut, can you withstand an explosion?" Xu Ning couldn't help but ask, wanting to be safe.

Thatched Hut replied confidently, "Don't worry! I can handle even a low-grade spiritual herb exploding. I'm sturdy."

Xu Ning was relieved and began to carefully remove the liquid components.

Each spiritual herb contained many substances with different effects. It was complex.

Among these substances, so were needed for the Qi Gathering Pill, and so were not. He had to separate them.

The pill formula, besides showing the alchemist the herb recipe, also recorded various substances—what needed to be kept and what didn't. It was a guide.

The more thoroughly unwanted substances were removed, the higher the success rate of pill formation. If all were removed, the pill's quality would be upgraded. It was a delicate balance.

However, so substances conflicted with each other. If not removed completely, the entire batch of pills would be ruined, or even the furnace would explode. It was dangerous.

This step was actually very difficult, requiring a certain level of control over the dicinal properties of the herbs and extrely precise control over spiritual energy. It was a skill.

Xu Ning dared not be negligent and began removing the unwanted substances with utmost care, focusing completely.

Fortunately, Xu Ning had used his previous dical knowledge to frantically study various dicinal herbs and their properties after arriving in the cultivation world. He had a foundation.

Therefore, he was very familiar with the herbs for the Qi Gathering Pill, so removing the unwanted substances was not too difficult. He knew them well.

Soon, Xu Ning finished removing the unwanted dicinal properties and began to condense the pills, channeling his spiritual energy.

Soon, with a flash of light, the pills in the iron pot condensed into solid forms.

Imdiately, Xu Ning went forward to check, eager to see the result.

He saw six pitch-black pills lying in the iron pot, not the right color.

Xu Ning quickly reached out and picked up a pill to examine it. "This doesn't look like a Qi Gathering Pill at all. It's wrong."

Iron Pot said, "That's a useless pill. Completely ineffective."

"A useless pill? That's impossible, right? I clearly removed all the impurities, and there was no explosion!" Xu Ning couldn't help but wonder what went wrong.

Iron Pot explained, "You removed too much. You even removed the substances needed for the Qi Gathering Pill, that's why it's a useless pill. You overdid it."

Xu Ning was stunned. "Oh, I see! That's too complicated. I need to find the balance."

Iron Pot said, "Of course! Pill refining isn't that easy! It's all about resources and ti! You need experience."

"Again!" Xu Ning said through gritted teeth, unwilling to give up. He was determined.

He then took the pot out again and prepared the next batch.

The second batch was also a failure. This ti, because too much had been removed again, but slightly different.

Iron Pot summarized, "Xu Ning, you're too inexperienced in pill refining right now. Like a virgin, always too cautious, so things never turn out well. You need to be more confident."

Xu Ning didn't argue, seriously considering Iron Pot's opinion. He knew it was right.

Finally, on the third batch, it exploded.

Boom—

The entire thatched hut shook violently from the blast.

Fortunately, the hut isolated the power and sound of the explosion, so no one outside was alerted. It was contained.

However, precisely because the hut isolated the power, Xu Ning and the others inside suffered the most terrifying bombardnt. It was a small space.

"Cough cough—"

Xu Ning's face was covered in soot, and he coughed incessantly, exhaling puffs of black smoke. He was a ss.

"Damn it, Iron Pot, didn't you say you could increase the success rate of pill formation? How co it's completely useless?" Xu Ning couldn't help but complain, wiping his face.

Iron Pot said defensively, "With a zero success rate, how much of an increase in the success rate is useful? Zero tis anything is zero."

Xu Ning glared at him. "What do you an? Explain yourself."

Iron Pot said, "What else could I an? It's exactly what it sounds like! I'm asking you, you didn't even go in, how could you get pregnant? You need to try first."