"Thank you for your praise, Uncle Jiu. I am not as good as you say."
Han Changming said modestly that he knew his own limitations. Han Changlu had followed Han Daozhen to learn alchemy for many years, and although he failed to become a member of the family who was focused on training, Han Changlu's alchemy level was not comparable to Han Changming's, at least not now.
Han Daozhen waved his hand and said, "Don't say those humble words. The clan leader has told me that from today on, I will teach you to make alchemy. But if you don't have the talent, you are not allowed to go into extremes. In fact, there are many people in our clan who want to learn alchemy, but not many have succeeded. You have to be mentally prepared for this."
The Han family has been a family that has passed down the art of refining equipment, so the number of alchemists has always been very small. To refine an alchemy, one needs the guidance of a famous teacher. The Han family is just a small family, so how can they find a famous teacher to guide them? It is already very good to be able to train several first-level alchemists.
"The clan leader has already said it, and my grandson understands." Han Changming agreed honestly.
Han Daozhen nodded and said, "From today on, you will live in Bailing Hall. I will teach you how to make pills, starting with the basic knowledge of alchemy. The class will last for three days and you will have a seven-day break. The clan leader said that you cannot delay your cultivation. You should spend more time on cultivation and don't learn from the Tenth Uncle. If I had listened to his advice, I wouldn't have ended up like this."
At the end, Han Daozheng showed an expression of regret on his face. He was too stubborn back then and did not listen to advice at all. As a result, he missed the best age for foundation building, and even after taking foundation building pills, he was unable to advance to the foundation building stage.
Generally speaking, the best age for cultivators to build their foundation is before the age of 40. The older they get, after 40, their meridians become rigid, their Qi and blood become exhausted, and the success rate of building their foundation becomes lower and lower.
Han Changming wanted to change his training method immediately, but after listening to the clan leader's words, he changed his mind and decided to build the foundation first and then change his training method. During this period, he could learn the art of alchemy, so he wouldn't delay either.
Han Daozhen took out a thick book, handed it to Han Changming, and said, "This book, Thousand Spiritual Compendium, records thousands of commonly used spiritual medicines. You should memorize the spiritual medicines commonly used in the Qi Refining Stage. Remember the appearance, efficacy, smell, and color of the spiritual medicines. You will be tested tomorrow."
"Yes, Uncle Jiu."
Han Changming stayed in a side hall of Bailing Hall, consulted the "Qianling Gangmu", and memorized it by heart. He concentrated on reciting it for a whole day.
To be honest, Han Changming had already started looking up books on spiritual medicines, but none of them were as comprehensive as the "Qianling Gangmu".
"Qianling Gangmu" records it in great detail, including text descriptions and images.
On the second day, Han Daozhen was testing him. He casually mentioned the names of dozens of elixirs and asked Han Changming to describe their effects, colors, appearances, and smells. He also mentioned the color, effects, and smell of a elixirs and asked Han Changming to name it.
Han Daozheng not only asked about the spiritual medicines commonly used in the Qi Refining Stage, but also asked about the spiritual medicines commonly used in the Foundation Building Stage. Han Changming answered most of them correctly.
"Didn't I ask you to memorize the spiritual medicines commonly used in the Qi Refining Stage? How come you can remember the spiritual medicines commonly used in the Foundation Establishment Stage so clearly?" Han Daozhen was a little surprised.
Han Changming looked calm and replied truthfully: "My uncle didn't say anything, but if I want to become an alchemist, I should memorize the spiritual medicines in the Thousand Spirits Compendium."
After hearing this, Han Changlu blushed. Han Daozhen had said the same thing to him at the beginning. He memorized the elixirs commonly used in the Qi Refining Stage and then meditated to practice. Later, he was scolded by Han Daozhen.
Han Daozhen's eyes showed some approval, and he said, "Changlu, did you see that? Learn more from your ninth brother. In this respect alone, your ninth brother is much better than you."
"Grandfather is right. I will remember it." Han Changlu responded with a red face.
Han Daozhen looked at Han Changming and said sternly: "I'll give you three days to memorize the entire Thousand Spirits Compendium without making any mistakes. When you can recite it backwards, I will teach you the knowledge of alchemy. It's not easy to become an alchemist."
"Yes, my grandson will definitely memorize the Thousand Spirits Compendium by heart." Han Changming agreed confidently.
A strict teacher produces excellent students. The stricter Han Daozhen's requirements were, the happier he was.
After returning to his residence, Han Changming took out the "Qianling Gangmu" and read it carefully.
He divided the entire "Qian Ling Gang Mu" into three sections, and memorized one section every day, making sure not to make any mistakes.
Three days later, Han Changming took Han Daozheng's test. This time, he did not make a single mistake and could recite it fluently.
Han Daozheng was very satisfied with Han Changming's performance and taught Han Changming basic alchemy knowledge.
Alchemy is actually throwing various elixirs into the alchemy furnace and refining them into pills. It is easy to say but difficult to do.
Three months passed quickly.
Early in the morning of that day, Han Changming came to the stone chamber where Han Daozhen was.
The walls of the stone chamber are carved with fire-attributed array patterns, and the stone walls are made of a fiery red ore, which is called Fire Yang Stone and is often used in the construction of alchemy rooms and refining rooms.
"You have almost learned the theoretical knowledge of alchemy. From today on, I will teach you how to make alchemy. You must study hard and don't slack off. Do you understand?" Han Daozheng's eyes were stern.
"Yes, grandson will study hard." Han Changming looked a little excited. After three months of learning theoretical knowledge, he could finally make pills.
Han Daozheng shook his sleeves and a light green alchemy furnace flew out. It instantly grew to a height of several feet and landed in front of them.
There is a gourd pattern carved on the surface of the green alchemy furnace, with the words "Green Gourd" engraved next to it.
"This green gourd cauldron is a first-grade mid-quality alchemy furnace. I have used this alchemy furnace before and started refining the simplest fasting pill. I will give you two portions of materials first, and I will guide you." Han Daozhen took out a green storage bag and handed it to Han Changming.
Two portions of materials for refining the Bigu Pill, and a palm-sized piece of red wood that feels warm to the touch.
Red Sun Wood is a spiritual wood with fire attribute. It is resistant to burning and is eaten by people who are more than ten years old. Those who are new to alchemy and refining will use Red Sun Wood.
When Qi-refining cultivators learn to make alchemy and refine tools, they need the help of flames produced by external objects. The most common one is earth fire. However, there is no earth fire in Huludao. The Han family purchased a large number of fire yang stones and arranged fire-attribute formations to make alchemy and refine tools. Han Changming was a beginner in alchemy, so it was more appropriate to use red yang wood.
Han Changming first wiped the inner wall of the alchemy furnace clean, then lit the red sun wood and placed it under the alchemy furnace.
Before long, blazing flames enveloped the alchemy furnace.
After a while, he felt that the preheating was almost done, and threw the materials into the alchemy furnace one after another.
There are four materials for refining the Bigu Pill: the essence and blood of a first-level demon clam, the inner elixir, five-year-old golden apricot fruit, and a bottle of spiritual water.
That's right, the East China Sea is rich in monster resources, and they live by the sea. Alchemists in the East China Sea's immortal cultivation world mostly use monster elixirs and spiritual water when making pills. Spiritual water is mainly used to promote the fusion of various materials. Alchemists often use spiritual water, which is mostly water from spiritual wells, and the better ones are water from spiritual springs.