The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 962 - Chapter 962 Chapter 962 Forge Fire Method

Chapter 962: Chapter 962: Forge Fire Method Chapter 962: Chapter 962: Forge Fire Method Master Zhong took a step forward and couldn’t help but ask, “May I inquire, Master Wen, if one does not rely on external objects, how should one resolve the issue with the Frost Fire Grass?”

Many were surprised; Master Zhong actually dared to question Master Wen, which was somewhat offensive, and if Master Wen became angry, it was possible that he would reproach Master Zhong on the spot.

Master Zhong himself was well aware that questioning Master Wen in such a manner was likely to anger him, but he felt he must ask, otherwise he would not be satisfied and could not let it go.

Master Wen didn’t get angry but appeared very calm. He pointed at the Frost Fire Grass and said, “As a Pill Refiner, especially since you all have already stepped into the realm of Master of Pill, you should consider solving the problem from the perspective of Alchemy Tao.”

Upon hearing this, Master Zhong was stunned, and the expressions of many Masters of Pill present changed.

Master Wen continued, “Relying on external objects is indeed convenient, but we, as Pill Refiners, if we become dependent on external objects and neglect our own progress, that would be a grave mistake.”

Saying this, Master Wen shook his head, clearly somewhat disappointed with everyone’s performance this time, whether it was the elder who acted first or Master Zhong who solved the problem, both relied on the power of external objects.

Master Zhong fell silent, his face showing a hint of shame. He had devoted a hundred years to studying the Alchemy Tao and had not yet fully grasped this principle. Now, enlightened by Master Wen, he felt no joy whatsoever.

Among the many Masters of Pill, only Fang Lin remained unaffected, because if he took action, he could solve the problem with the Frost Fire Grass without relying on external objects.

Master Wen did not continue to speak further; awakening everyone was enough. Saying too much could backfire.

“This is your reward, which should be of considerable use to you,” said Master Wen as he waved his hand, and a jade bottle flew out and arrived in front of Master Zhong.

Master Zhong took the jade bottle, opened it to have a look, and a hint of joy appeared on his face. He then bowed respectfully to Master Wen, “Thank you, Master Wen.”

Master Wen nodded, the first reward he gave was the Pine Crane Pill, which could extend life and enable Master Zhong, whose lifespan was not much, to live for another fifty years.

Some Masters of Pill looked at Master Zhong with envy in their eyes, although they did not know what was in the jade bottle, the joy on Master Zhong’s face suggested it was something valuable.

Master Wen put away the Frost Fire Grass, and with a wave of his hand, a round pill appeared, landing on a Jade Plate.

The appearance of this pill immediately attracted the attention of all the Masters of Pill present. As Pill Refiners, they were extremely sensitive to pills and intuitively began to judge the quality and properties of this pill.

Fang Lin did likewise, but he differed from the others. While the rest of the Masters of Pill kept scrutinizing the pill, Fang Lin glanced at it just once before shifting his gaze away.

Only Master Wen noticed that Fang Lin had only glanced at the pill once before looking away, and he couldn’t help but be curious. Could this young man indeed be that formidable to discern the pill’s distinction with just one look?

Master Wen was somewhat skeptical. Although he appreciated Fang Lin, this particular pill was also quite extraordinary; even he hadn’t been able to discern its distinction at first glance. Fang Lin had just entered the ranks of Five Cauldrons Pill Refiner; if he could see all the distinctions of this pill with just one glance, that would be too astonishing.

Fang Lin did indeed discern all the distinctions of the pill at one glance. Although he had lost his past cultivation, his eyesight as a Pill Sovereign remained, especially regarding pills, where Fang Lin had a sensitivity far beyond ordinary people.

Indeed, this pill was not ordinary, but it could not escape the discerning eyes of Fang Lin.

“So that’s how it is,” Fang Lin muttered to himself, arms crossed in front of him, in stark contrast to the Masters of Pill around him, who had furrowed brows.

Master Zhong and Master Long also seemed to have noticed something, their faces showing subtle changes. Then, some experienced Masters of Pill gradually came to some conclusions.

“Gentlemen, have you discerned anything?” Master Wen, seeing that it was about time, spoke up and scanned the audience.

Master Long was the first to speak, “Reporting to Master Wen, this pill appears to be an ancient pill, its medicinal properties much diminished, but it should be a pill that tempers and strengthens the flesh of Spirit Bone warriors. Only Spirit Bone warriors can benefit from it. Those below Spirit Bone if they consume it, their bodies cannot withstand the medical strength, and will die instantly, whereas for those above Spirit Bone, it wouldn’t have much effect.”

Hearing this, many Masters of Pill revealed expressions of admiration. Master Long was indeed an extremely talented Pill Refiner of the younger generation of the Long Family, and his eye for detail was impressive. In such a short time, he could see so much; quite a few among them had not discerned as much.

Master Zhong nodded slightly. Although he had some disagreements with Master Long, he had to admit that Master Long had excellent discernment skills that were not much different from his own.

A few others also expressed what they had seen, but it was not much different from what Master Long said.

Master Wen listened all the while, not saying much–just humming in response now and then.

After several had spoken, Master Wen turned to Fang Lin.

“Fang Lin, now you tell us what you saw. I want to hear a different answer,” Master Wen said.

Upon hearing this, everyone looked surprised. A different answer? What did Master Wen mean by that? Could it be that what so many of them had said was incorrect or not comprehensive?

With a slight bow, Fang Lin said, “This pill, refined primarily from Black Moon Fruit, Green Burial Grass, and Spirit Body Fruit, judging by the patterns on the pill, should have been made using the Forge Fire Method. As the others have said, this pill is indeed meant for Spirit Bone Martial Artists. If consumed by those of other realms, it would either be harmful or useless.”

Everyone’s expressions changed dramatically. Most of what Fang Lin said matched their observations, but there was one point that others had missed, yet Fang Lin had mentioned.

That was the Forge Fire Method!

No one had noticed that the pill had been refined using the Forge Fire Method, but Fang Lin could tell from the pill’s extremely fine patterns, a discernment that left them in awe.

“Such a conclusion from some patterns–it’s too hasty to assert this pill was made with the Forge Fire Method,” Master Zhong interjected, challenging Fang Lin’s statement.

It wasn’t just Master Zhong; many Masters of Pill looked at Fang Lin with skepticism.

It was indeed hard to convince them that the pill was made with the Forge Fire Method based solely on the patterns on the pill.