I Can Fix My Talent in Hundred Lives

Deep within Pill Furnace Peak.

The stone gate of the Hidden Dragon Cave Mansion was tightly shut.

Outside the cave mansion, a quasi-Tier Three array formation was set up, completely isolating the noise and spiritual energy fluctuations from the outside world.

Inside the cave mansion, the fragrance of pills and the scorching aura of spiritual fire intertwined.

Chen Sheng stood with his hands behind his back in front of a three-legged, two-eared pill furnace, the very quasi-Tier Three 'Black Dragon Cauldron' that the Pill Furnace Peak had passed down and he commonly used.

The body of the furnace was covered with intricate fire runes and Spirit Gathering Runes.

The earth fire within the furnace was a pale purple, with the flame flickering like stars in the sky.

At times condensing into a bundle, at times spreading into a curtain, each change precisely matched the refining rhythm of the materials within the furnace.

This was the hallmark of mastering the 'Heaven-Encompassing Fire Technique'.

Chen Sheng sighed lightly in his heart:

"What a pity."

The further one progressed in the 'Heaven-Encompassing Fire Technique', the higher the requirements for arrays it had, needing to be paired with deep Array Dao to unleash its full power.

But Chen Sheng's talent in Array Dao was truly limited; even with a significant amount of time spent researching and aided by Divine Sense, he was still only at Tier One.

He could not support subsequent learning of the 'Heaven-Encompassing Fire Technique'.

As early as six months ago, he had taken another Tier Three Middle Grade Fire Technique, the 'Ninefold Sky-Burning Technique', from the Pill Hall's Treasure Vault.

This fire technique required no reliance on Array Dao, purely relying on mana and Divine Sense to control the transformation of spiritual fire, more in line with his talent.

At this moment.

A slight fluctuation of spiritual power came from outside the cave mansion. With a sweep of his Divine Sense, Chen Sheng knew that Chen Yuquan had arrived.

Casually flicking his finger, a faint azure spirit light shot towards the stone door of the cave mansion, instantly creating a passage through the outer layer of the array.

Chen Sheng's voice was calm yet carried a hint of warmth:

"Come in."

Chen Yuquan, clad in a dark refiner's tunic, bowed respectfully upon seeing Chen Sheng, his tone deferential:

"Greetings, Father."

Chen Sheng nodded slightly, his gaze still on the pill furnace, without turning around:

"Stand by and watch. Today, I'm refining the 'Tier Three Replenishing Essence Pill', which might be beneficial for your fire techniques."

"Yes."

Chen Yuquan responded, obediently standing by Chen Sheng's side, his eyes closely observing the Black Dragon Cauldron and the fire techniques at Chen Sheng's fingertips.

Though he primarily focused on artifact refining, most fire techniques in the world had commonalities.

Artifact refining required fire techniques to melt metals and engrave runes, alchemy required fire techniques to refine materials and Condense Pills and nurture spirits, though the focus differed.

Chen Yuquan possessed a highly gifted talent in fire techniques, and he was now a Tier Two Lower Grade Refiner.

Yet in front of Chen Sheng, who could refine Tier Three elixirs and was a "Quasi-Master", his control over fire techniques still appeared immature, providing a perfect opportunity to learn.

Chen Sheng's finger gestures hastened abruptly, like raindrops on a pear blossom, striking out repeatedly, with each spell accurately landing on the fire runes of the Black Dragon Cauldron.

His Divine Sense was like an intricate web, encompassing the nine palaces within the cauldron.

The spiritual fire divided into countless tiny starfire points, resembling a splendid starry sky.

They separately entwined the "Replenishing Essence Grass", "Profound Ice Flower", "Concentration Dew" and other materials within the cauldron.

The temperatures varied.

The Replenishing Essence Grass needed to be nurtured with a gentle fire, the fire threads appearing light blue, the Profound Ice Flower required intense fire to melt, with fire threads as red as scarlet, and the Concentration Dew needed medium fire to harmonize, colored in faint purple flames.

In less than the time it took for half an incense stick to burn, the materials within the cauldron turned into clear medicinal liquid without any impurities.

The entire process was as natural as a lynx hanging its antlers, seamless and without the slightest hindrance!

Chen Yuquan watched with bright eyes, subconsciously tracing the trajectory of Chen Sheng's spell gestures with his fingers.

"Gather!"

Chen Sheng internally shouted, tightening his Divine Sense like a general commanding his troops, causing countless starfires to instantly gather, enveloping the liquid into a single mass.

Simultaneously, he released three gestures, precisely adhering to the Spirit Gathering Runes on the Black Dragon Cauldron.

The runes on the cauldron body instantly lit up, frantically absorbing the spiritual energy from within the cave mansion like a whale engulfing the sea. The spiritual energy funneled along the runes into the cauldron, fusing with the liquid, beginning to nurture Pill Spirits.

Only then did Chen Sheng divert a trace of his Heart Spirit, looking at Chen Yuquan beside him, and asked:

"Did you deliver to Uncle Fang the Tier Three Replenishing Essence Pills and alchemical insights as I instructed?"

Chen Yuquan promptly responded, not daring to show the slightest neglect:

"I delivered it personally to Uncle Fang."

"Uncle Fang marveled at Father's alchemical skills upon seeing the Replenishing Essence Pills."

Chen Sheng nodded lightly.

He sent the Replenishing Essence Pills and insights both out of brotherly affection and to motivate Fang Lingxiao.

Currently, the four elders of the Pill Hall are nearing two hundred years old, and in no more than twenty years, they will sit in meditation permanently, and someone must take over the affairs of the Alchemy Alliance and the Pill Hall.

Fang Lingxiao, as the Vice Alliance Leader of the Alchemy Alliance, if he can swiftly break through to a Tier Two High Grade Alchemist, would become his most capable aide in the future.

A quarter of an hour later, a mild tremor suddenly emanated from within the Black Dragon Cauldron, with faint golden light seeping through the gap of the cauldron lid.

Chen Yuquan focused his gaze, seeing at the core of the elixirs within the cauldron, a point of golden light slowly condensing, pulsing like something alive, while the elixirs within the cauldron began to spontaneously move.

Even the faint "buzzing" sound can be heard!

This is a sign that the Pill Spirit is forming!

"It's done."

Chen Sheng gently nodded, his fingertips performing spell changes, casting dozens of "Pill Collection Techniques" in succession.

"Come out!"

With a soft command, the Black Dragon Cauldron suddenly shook, and a rich Pill Qi soared into the sky. Six beams of golden light flew out from the mouth of the cauldron, circling in the air as if saluting Chen Sheng.

Then they obediently fell into the jade bottle he had prepared.

The moment the jade bottle was sealed, the fragrance of the pills filled the entire cave mansion, with a hint of sweetness, making the mind feel clear.

"Father's mastery of the Fire Technique is becoming more extraordinary, and his alchemy skills are reaching new heights. Now, refining Tier Three Elixirs is as easy as handling them."

Chen Yuquan quickly stepped forward, his tone full of admiration.

"It's merely by luck that I've stepped into the threshold of Tier Three, just by practicing several times."

Chen Sheng waved his hand lightly and tossed the jade bottle containing the Replenishing Essence Pill to Chen Yuquan:

"Take this pill. If your mana is insufficient during artifact refining, take one to replenish your mana and stabilize your mind. It will aid you in engraving runes."

Chen Yuquan received the jade bottle with both hands, feeling warmth in his heart.

He knew the value of this pill.

A Fake Pill Cultivator can recover twenty percent of their mana by taking one pill, but with his Foundation Establishment early-stage cultivation, taking one would be enough to burst his Dantian.

However, Foundation Establishment cultivators have other methods to take elixirs.

By using the "Sealing Spirit Technique" to lock the pill's power in a corner of the Dantian, they can gradually digest it and maintain peak mana.

This is extremely helpful for him when refining complex artifact runes.

"Thank you, Father."

Chen Yuquan bowed to thank him and carefully placed the jade bottle into his storage pouch.

Watching his careful demeanor, Chen Sheng recalled the message from Wu Qingshan a few days ago and asked:

"I heard from your master that you're planning to refine a prototype of a Lifebound Magical Treasure?"

Chen Yuquan was moved and quickly nodded:

"Yes, now that I've reached the Foundation Establishment Early-stage and my artifact refining skills are at Tier Two Lower Grade, I'm planning to refine a prototype of a Lifebound Magical Treasure, to be connected with my life and nurtured in my Dantian."

"Although my skills are limited, and I can only shape it crudely in a short time, I will need to gradually perfect it over time."

"However, the whole process will make me more familiar with the fusion of spiritual materials and mana, which is greatly beneficial for improving my artifact refining skills."

He spoke candidly.

Even though the prototype of a Lifebound Magical Treasure is just a "semi-finished product" of a Tier Three Magical Treasure, its refinement is quite difficult.

However, once successfully refined, it can not only allow a Foundation Establishment cultivator to shine at the same level but also improve continuously with the cultivator's advancement, with the potential to eventually become a true Tier Three Magical Treasure.

It is truly a treasure coveted by Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Chen Sheng's Dantian contained a "Sea Overturning Profound Armor" prototype, which used Tier Three Celestial Mica Silver as the core, refined by a Tier Two Top Grade Refiner.

Initially, it was a Tier Two Top Grade Spiritual Artifact, and through years of nurturing, its power has further increased, becoming a critical reliance during magical combat.

However, with his current status in this life, he may not have many opportunities for magical combat!

A hint of appreciation flashed in Chen Sheng's eyes:

"Having ideas is a good thing."

He took out a token engraved with the words "Pill Hall" from his bosom and threw it to Chen Yuquan.

"This token contains one hundred thousand contribution points. Take it to the Pill Hall's Treasure Vault to exchange for spiritual materials. If you can't decide on the core material, consult your master."

One hundred thousand contribution points is not a small sum.

A common Foundation Establishment cultivator's annual salary is only a few thousand contribution points. One hundred thousand contribution points are enough to exchange for a set of Tier Three Spiritual Materials or several sets of Tier Two Top Grade Spiritual Materials.

Chen Yuquan was shocked at heart and quickly received the token, bowing deeply to express his gratitude:

"Thank you, Father!"

Chen Sheng waved his hands, his tone softened a bit:

"No need for excessive courtesy."

"You've devoted yourself entirely to artifact refining these years and rarely go back to Heart Inquiry Hall."

"Your mother often thinks of you, saying that you even went into seclusion at the Artifact Alliance during Mid-Autumn. Go back when you have time and talk to her more."

A trace of guilt appeared on Chen Yuquan's face upon hearing this.

This past half-year, in pursuit of becoming a Tier Two Lower Grade Refiner, he indeed rarely went home, even letting attendants collect the spiritual food sent by his mother.

"I understand, I'll return home today to have dinner with Mother."

Chen Sheng gently nodded:

"Mm."

"Go, and remember not to rush in artifact refining. Steadiness is the primary concern."

Chen Yuquan once more bowed in salute:

"I'll remember Father's teachings."