Chapter 86: Alchemy test
Xue Lingling couldn't help complaining: "This rule is too harsh. If you fail, I don't know how severe the punishment will be!"
Xue Mengya shouted softly: "Lingling, stop complaining, the key is to find a solution quickly."
Shen Lang comforted: "Don't be so unsure, we all tried our best. Even if the result is not satisfactory, at least we tried hard."
Having said that, Shen Lang took the lead in walking towards the alchemy furnace and began to carefully inspect the situation inside the furnace.
Xue Mengya also calmed down, carefully selected the medicinal materials, and thought about the proportions of the formula.
After Xue Lingling and Wang heard the complaint, they stopped thinking and devoted themselves to the preparations for alchemy.
Time passed by minute by minute, and a tense atmosphere filled the air. They all knew that this was a test that could not be missed.
Shen Lang calmed down, abandoned all distracting thoughts, and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the study of alchemy.
He carefully studied the various medicinal materials in front of him, recalling the alchemy knowledge he had accidentally heard, and explored it bit by bit.
Time was running out, and sweat continued to break out on Shen Lang's forehead, but his eyes remained focused and firm.
In this tense atmosphere, he gradually mastered some tips on alchemy and began to become proficient in his techniques.
Finally, after a lot of hard work, Shen Lang successfully refined a first-class elixir.
When the elixir was released, a happy smile appeared on Shen Lang's face.
Although it was only a first-grade elixir, it was already a good result for him who was refining the elixir formally for the first time.
He breathed a long sigh of relief, and his tense nerves relaxed a little.
However, only those of the third level can leave this place.
When Xue Lingling heard this request, she couldn't help but smile bitterly, and said helplessly: "You can only leave with third-grade elixirs. This is really difficult to climb to the sky."
There was a trace of despair and helplessness in her eyes.
Xue Mengya also frowned and sighed softly: "Well, Zhao Kuangshan must have found the secret realm of inheritance, so he has nothing to fear. But we are trapped in this nine-layer test and it is difficult to escape."
Wang Tingyi looked frustrated and said dejectedly: "It seems that this is a difficulty specially set by the Blood Sword Sect to train its disciples. It's a pity that we don't have the talent, so there is really little hope of passing it."
Xue Lingling bit her lip and said unwillingly: "Are we going to give up like this? Even if we don't have enough talent, we can still try with hard work and perseverance."
Xue Mengya nodded and her eyes became firm: "Lingling is right, we must not give up until the last moment. Maybe there are some tricks and methods that we haven't discovered yet."
Shen Lang clenched his fists and encouraged everyone: "Cheer up, everyone. We have passed two tests, which shows that we still have certain potential. As long as we unite as one and help each other, we may be able to create miracles."
After listening to Shen Lang's words, everyone regained a glimmer of hope and continued to devote themselves to the work of alchemy. Although the road ahead was difficult, they decided to give it a try.
Shen Lang had a headache, and refining the elixir consumed his mental energy. His face was pale and his figure was a little shaky.
Xue Lingling was the first to notice something strange about Shen Lang, and hurriedly asked with concern: "Shen Lang, what's wrong with you? Are you too tired from refining alchemy?"
Xue Mengya also came over and looked at him with a worried look: "Don't push yourself too hard, take a rest first."
Wang Tingyi also came over: "Yes, Shen Lang, your health is important."
Just when everyone was concerned about Shen Lang, there was a sudden burst of cheers.
"It's Lu Xiao, he has refined a third-grade elixir!" Someone shouted loudly.
Everyone was shocked and turned around to see Lu Xiao standing in front of the alchemy furnace with a proud look on his face, holding the third-grade elixir he had just refined.
Lu Xiaoben was Zhao Kuangshan's follower, and he usually relied on Zhao Kuangshan's power to show off his power.
At this moment, he said even more arrogantly: "Humph, just because you want to pass this test, it is simply a dream!"
Xue Lingling said angrily: "Lu Xiao, don't be too proud, we are not over yet!"
Xue Mengya said calmly: "Don't worry about him, let's continue working hard."
Shen Lang endured his headache and gritted his teeth and said, "We can't let him look down on us. We can definitely do it."
Everyone was inspired by Shen Lang, cheered up, and continued to devote themselves to alchemy.
When Lu Xiao heard Xue Lingling's words, he laughed disdainfully: "It's just you? Stop daydreaming! I learned a lot of alchemy secrets from Brother Zhao Kuangshan, how can you, a bunch of rabble, compare with me!"
Shen Lang took a deep breath, tried to calm down his emotions, and said: "Alchemy does not rely on bragging and relying on others. True strength determines everything."
Lu Xiao's face darkened and he snorted coldly: "You still have to be stubborn when you are about to die. When the time is over, you will be able to see it!" After saying that, he swaggered to the side and waited for the end of the test.
Xue Lingling was so angry that she stamped her feet: "This damn guy is so arrogant!"
Wang Tingyi clenched his fists, his eyes filled with anger: "Don't be angry, we'll hit him in the face with the results."
Xue Mengya analyzed: "Don't be influenced by him. We still have to concentrate on refining alchemy and find out if there are any ways to improve the quality."
Time passed by, and smoke continued to rise from the alchemy furnace of Shen Lang and others, but the result was still unknown.
Sweat was dripping from Shen Lang's forehead. He felt that his mental energy was almost exhausted, but he still persisted.
Xue Lingling's hands trembled slightly because of nervousness, Xue Mengya's eyes were focused and firm, and Wang Tingyi kept adjusting the temperature of the alchemy.
At this moment, a voice came from the sky: "Time is about to end, there is only one quarter of an hour left."
Everyone's heart instantly rose to their throats, and the atmosphere became more and more tense.
Xue Lingling's face was full of worry, and her voice was trembling: "If this fails, one person will die, what can we do?"
Lu Xiao curled his lips and laughed: "Huh, you want to surpass me with your strength? Don't dream!"
Shen Lang looked at Lu Xiao fiercely and said loudly: "Lu Xiao, don't be too proud! It's too early to draw conclusions now."
Shen Lang no longer paid attention to him, turned his head to look at his alchemy furnace, took a deep breath, and prepared to open the furnace.
Everyone around held their breath and stared at Shen Lang's actions.
Shen Lang slowly lifted the lid of the alchemy furnace with both hands, and in an instant, a strong medicinal fragrance came to his nose.
Everyone looked closely and saw a crystal clear pill in the furnace emitting a dazzling light. It was actually a fourth-grade pill!
"Fourth-grade pill! It's actually a fourth-grade pill!" Someone couldn't help but exclaimed.
Xue Lingling jumped up excitedly: "Shen Lang, you are awesome!"