Battle Through the Heavens: Heavenly comprehension

The Xuanhuang Flame, known for its balanced and powerful fire attribute, significantly enhances the medicinal effects of herbs when used in refining. Compared to the Peach Blossom Flame, it produces much purer medicinal potency.

Moments later, Xiao Yan successfully refined the Blood Clotting Powder for the second time, surpassing the quality described in the recipe.

Yao Lao couldn't help but feel envious of Xiao Yan. Back in his day, he didn't have the fortune of acquiring a heavenly flame at such an early stage.

Loading another batch of jade bottles with his creation, and gaining more experience along the way, Xiao Yan simultaneously manipulated two different flames with his palms. He tossed a multitude of Blood Clot Grass and Vitality Fruits into the alchemy cauldron.

Yao Lao, watching in shock, was left speechless. Initially, he was only guiding Xiao Yan through the basics, yet Xiao Yan had already mastered the techniques beyond what was outlined in the recipe.

If enough ingredients were available, Xiao Yan even had a high chance of successfully refining a fourth-grade pill. His success rate would likely surpass that of most fourth-grade alchemists.

After nearly half a day, only one batch of ingredients for the Blood Clotting Powder remained in Xiao Yan's storage ring.

[Through repeated refinement of Blood Clotting Powder and leveraging your knowledge of pharmacology, you have comprehended and attained an epiphany about the Burning Blood Powder!]

[Burning Blood Powder: By adding Fire Lizard Blaze Grass, this powder not only retains its healing properties but also temporarily enhances internal Dou Qi by 10% when applied externally.]

[Note: This powder is ineffective for water-attribute Dou Qi users and may even deplete their Dou Qi.]

Having personally experienced life in the Magic Beast Mountain Range, Xiao Yan deeply understood that the beasts there didn't care whether you were injured or not.

The ability to strengthen oneself in the heat of battle, even when wounded, could turn the tide and allow for a counterattack—a truly life-saving medicine.

Fiddling with his storage ring, Xiao Yan retrieved a Fire Lizard Blaze Grass that he had previously obtained from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. Without hesitation, he tossed it into the cauldron.

"Hmm?" Yao Lao, who had been drowsily observing Xiao Yan's perfect repetition of the Blood Clotting Powder refining process, was startled by this sudden deviation from the norm.

As the flames roared, the medicinal essences within the cauldron gradually condensed into a thick, blood-red paste.

Before Xiao Yan could retrieve it, Yao Lao quickly opened the cauldron and removed the paste for closer inspection.

As an eighth-grade alchemist, Yao Lao immediately recognized the improvements this powder had over the original Blood Clotting Powder.

"Adding the Fire Lizard Blaze Grass has enhanced its ability to stimulate Dou Qi, causing a berserk effect. The key is that this grass is incredibly affordable."

"For mercenaries frequently venturing into dangerous territories, this is a miraculous, life-saving medicine."

Yao Lao nodded approvingly at Xiao Yan and said, "Every alchemist must develop their own recipes. Without personal innovation, exchanging ideas with other alchemists becomes awkward. You truly have the makings of a great alchemist."

"It's merely a minor modification to the teacher's recipe; it's nothing significant," Xiao Yan replied modestly, waving his hand.

Yao Lao thought to himself: Modifying my recipe within half a day? This level of comprehension is practically divine.

Clearing his throat, Yao Lao smiled. "Now that you've learned the basics of alchemy, you'll need to source your own beast flames and resources in the future."

"Teacher, you're really good at shirking responsibility," Xiao Yan replied with a wry smile.

Maintaining a stern expression, Yao Lao said, "You're still a novice and need to accumulate experience. My approach is for your benefit. When you truly need my assistance, I won't hold back."

"Now, recover your Dou Qi. The materials needed to accelerate your cultivation are ready, and it's time I refine them for you."

Xiao Yan nodded and continued refining the remaining ingredients into Blood Clotting Powder. Despite his upgraded cultivation method, which expanded his Dou Qi vortex several times, the continuous alchemy sessions had drained him completely.

Sitting cross-legged, he activated the Flame Mantra. The massive energy depletion caused Xiao Yan to crave the surrounding energy with unparalleled intensity.

As vast amounts of energy surged towards him, Xiao Yan's body emitted a faint, dark-gray light, making him appear extraordinary.

Yao Lao silently admired Xiao Yan's talent in cultivation once again before preparing the materials for the "Burning Blood" formula.

Xiao Yan had already collected most of the materials for Burning Blood during his time in the Magic Beast Mountain Range, supplementing the rest from the Mittel Auction House.

However, compared to items like the alchemy cauldron, storage ring, and beast flames, the materials for Burning Blood were trivial.

As the Flame Mantra circulated, Xiao Yan realized he would need to collaborate with the clever and seductive Ya Fei for more rare materials and beast flames in the future.

The idea of repeatedly refining mundane healing powders didn't appeal to him.

Instead, he began pondering an alternative: integrating inscriptions onto puppets, enabling them to refine and fuse medicines automatically.

With this thought, Xiao Yan delved into contemplation.

Moments later...

[Through repeated refinement of Blood Clotting Powder, combined with your years of research on puppets, magic cores, and Fire Bomb crafting, you have comprehended and attained an epiphany about the Automatic Alchemy Plan for Blood Clotting Powder.]

[Automatic Alchemy Plan: By employing multiple puppets inscribed with various runes and powered by magic cores, they can handle the refinement and fusion of medicinal ingredients.]

This epiphany also marked a breakthrough in Xiao Yan's understanding of using magic cores as energy sources for puppets, deepening his mastery of puppet crafting.

[Through further exploration of rune inscriptions for Fire Bombs, you have attained an epiphany and mastered the Intermediate Puppet Manufacturing Method.]

[Intermediate Puppet Manufacturing Method: These puppets are more advanced than basic ones, capable of engaging in combat and performing alchemical tasks.]

After a series of breakthroughs, Xiao Yan's Dou Qi had fully recovered.

Feeling the fullness of his Dou Qi vortex, Xiao Yan sensed he was on the verge of another breakthrough.

When Xiao Yan opened his eyes, he saw over ten transparent jade bottles filled with a thick, blood-red liquid placed on the stone table before Yao Lao.

"Have your servant apply this to your body later. It will accelerate Dou Qi consumption and regeneration. In the balance between depletion and recovery, your strength will grow rapidly," Yao Lao said with a sly smile.

Xiao Yan packed the jade bottles into his storage ring, inwardly complaining about Yao Lao's mischievous intentions.

As he stowed the last bottle, Xiao Yan uncorked it, taking a light sniff of the liquid inside.

So this is the legendary Burning Blood, created from various fire-attribute materials...

(End of Chapter)

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