“There’s no time to waste, let’s start the alchemy process now.”
The three judges from the Alchemy Guild also stood up and urged.
“I wonder which second-grade elixir the Alchemy Guild requires us to refine today?” Master Mo asked.
One of the judges took out a sealed scroll with the Alchemy Guild’s emblem from his sleeve, unsealed it on the spot, and read out three words: “Clear Dew Elixir.”
Master Mo understood immediately. The Clear Dew Elixir is a water-attribute elixir, refined using several rare water-attribute herbs. It is highly beneficial for martial practitioners who cultivate water attributes, similar to the effect of the Leaving Fire Elixir for fire attribute practitioners, though its efficacy is a notch lower.
Among second-grade elixirs, the Clear Dew Elixir is of moderate difficulty, neither too hard nor too easy to refine.
“Everyone, please follow me to the alchemy room.”
Master Mo led everyone to his alchemy room, where there was a Purple Silver Furnace, a furnace with both water and yin attributes, making it perfect for refining the Clear Dew Elixir.
“Bring two sets of materials for the Clear Dew Elixir!” Master Mo instructed one of his apprentices.
The judge from the Alchemy Guild said, “In that case, we will set a time limit of two hours for the two of you from the Clear River City Alchemy Guild. If both of you can successfully refine the Clear Dew Elixir within two hours, you will be considered to have passed.”
Master Mo nodded and said, “Then I will go first.”
The combined time for both of them could not exceed two hours. If Master Mo could use less time, it would undoubtedly give Terra Su more time to work with.
Master Wang thought the same, sneering at Terra Su. He thought, even if Master Mo gave him more time, what difference would it make? Even if he had ten hours, could he refine a second-grade elixir? Dream on!
Once the materials for the Clear Dew Elixir were delivered, Master Mo began the refining process.
There were eight flame mechanisms beneath the Purple Silver Furnace. Once activated, they could all emit flames. Master Mo activated all eight mechanisms to preheat the furnace, then began categorizing and placing the materials into the furnace.
Master Mo’s technique was stable and skillful, showcasing his strong foundation as the top alchemist in Clear River City. After placing all the materials, he moved on to the refinement, forming the elixir liquid, and then condensing the elixir.
After completing this series of steps, Master Mo’s forehead was covered in fine sweat. Alchemy is a meticulous task; any slight mistake could lead to failure.
After more than half an hour, dense white mist rose from the Purple Silver Furnace, accompanied by the fragrant scent of elixir, indicating successful elixir formation.
“Elixir formed!”
Master Mo lifted the furnace lid and took out the hot Clear Dew Elixir.
“Master Mo truly lives up to his reputation as a highly respected figure. His alchemy skills are extraordinary.”
The judges from the Alchemy Guild praised him. For Master Mo, refining a second-grade elixir seemed as easy as completing an assignment, without any visible effort, and the elixir was successfully refined.
It was just that the other members of the Clear River City Alchemy Guild were too lacking, dragging them down. Otherwise, the Clear River City Alchemy Guild would have been promoted to a second-grade guild long ago.
“Young Friend Su, it’s your turn.”
Master Mo smiled at Terra Su.
Terra Su nodded casually and walked to the Purple Silver Furnace.
“Master Mo is being too reckless. Clearly, there’s a chance to be promoted to a second-grade guild today, but he insists on taking risks.”
The judges shook their heads. In their view, with more than an hour left, if Master Wang were to refine the second Clear Dew Elixir, the success rate would be very high. Unfortunately, Master Mo insisted on trusting a young, inexperienced boy, letting him refine such an important elixir. It seemed the Clear River City Alchemy Guild would miss the chance for promotion again.
Master Wang sneered, thinking Master Mo deserved this. He was ready to watch them regret it, as he had no intention of helping the Clear River City Alchemy Guild.
An unknown girl watched Terra Su with curiosity and interest.
Among everyone present, only Master Mo had confidence in Terra Su.
“Young Master Su, I’m counting on you,” Master Mo silently prayed. The promotion of the Clear River City Alchemy Guild to a second-grade guild depended entirely on Terra Su.
Click!
Terra Su sat cross-legged in front of the Purple Silver Furnace and activated four of the flame mechanisms.
This move made Master Wang sneer, “Is he serious? Only four mechanisms? Does this kid not know there are eight mechanisms?”
Even the judges looked puzzled. During furnace preheating, the more intense the flame, the better, to quickly raise the internal temperature. Using only four mechanisms instead of eight seemed like a rookie mistake.
Master Wang shook his head disdainfully, “I can’t believe he’s such an amateur. What a waste of my breath earlier.”
Master Mo also showed a hint of doubt but trusted Terra Su, believing he had his reasons, and remained silent with a smile.
Terra Su heard the murmurs around him and raised an eyebrow, saying calmly, “Ignorant fools. Do you think more mechanisms are always better? Why not just light a bonfire under the furnace then?”
“You…” Master Wang’s forehead veins bulged. He had never been so insulted and was furious, “You think you know better? I won’t argue with you. Everyone here knows the truth.”
The judges nodded. Master Wang was right; during preheating, the furnace fire should be as strong as possible, or the subsequent alchemy might fail due to insufficient internal temperature.
“Frogs in a well, watch closely!”
Terra Su formed a complex and mysterious hand seal, which looked profound.
“What is he doing?”
“Could it be the legendary Fire Control Technique?” one judge wondered.
This statement caused a stir: “Impossible! He’s so young. How could he master the Fire Control Technique?”
Their shock was understandable. The Fire Control Technique, as the name suggests, uses a profound technique to control flames, something only third-grade alchemists and above could achieve. In the entire Anyang County, perhaps only the presidents and vice presidents of the Alchemy Guild might have mastered it.
And now, they saw the Fire Control Technique in a fifteen-year-old boy from Clear River City. How could they not be astonished?
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