C42 Yun Haoyan Was Refining Pills

"Do you know? Innate abilities are categorized into Yellow, Profound, Earth, and Heavenly tiers.

Let's skip over the Profound and Yellow tiers for now. Those who manifest Yellow or Profound innate abilities lack the talent for alchemy.

Now, let's delve into the Earth and Heavenly tiers.

Based on my research, individuals with the Earth innate ability generally peak at the Pill King realm. For them to reach the Pill Emperor status, it would take extraordinary luck—they could only manage to concoct seventh-grade pills by chance.

As for those with Heavenly innate abilities, they can aspire to become Pill Saints at best. Typically, people can only advance to Pill Sovereign with the aid of Heavenly innate abilities. And the Pill Monarch? That's simply out of the question.

Even on the off chance they do attain the Pill Monarch level, they would only be able to produce one or two ninth-grade pills."

Yun Haoyan smiled and went on:

"Of course, all this assumes they aren't using a medicinal cauldron. With one, they could significantly boost their chances of progressing to Pill Emperor.

To reach the Pill God realm, one needs both the Heavenly innate ability and a medicinal cauldron, not to mention a tremendous stroke of luck.

Throughout history, there has only been one Divine Alchemist. That should give you an idea of how challenging it is."

Listening to Yun Haoyan's logical explanation, Elder Miao couldn't help but concede that there was merit to his words.

"Let's set that aside for now and focus on how you can continue your journey toward becoming a Pill Emperor."

At the mention of "Pill Emperor," a spark of eagerness ignited in Elder Miao. It was an issue that had troubled him for quite some time.

He had sought advice from numerous Pill Emperor realm alchemists, but all they did was point out his insufficient innate ability without offering any solutions.

Eventually, he started to believe that his talent shortfall was the barrier preventing his advancement to Pill Emperor.

Yun Haoyan pressed on:

"The reason you haven't progressed to Pill Emperor is twofold: your innate ability is merely at the Earth level, which truly isn't enough for the Pill Emperor ascent.

But the primary issue is that your foundational skills are not as robust as they need to be."

"My foundation isn't robust?" Elder Miao shook his head in disbelief. "That can't be. The first and second-grade pills I've crafted are of the highest quality."

"Sometimes, my first and second grade pills even achieve Perfect quality, and I can produce top grade third grade pills as well.

I can even make medium grade sixth grade pills; my skills are exceptionally solid."

Typically, only an alchemist who is at least one level above the pill's grade can produce medium quality.

Hence, being able to refine medium grade sixth grade pills at the Martial King Realm indicates a very solid foundation.

"Are you sure your foundation is that solid?" Yun Haoyan asked with a smile. "Bring out your cauldron, and I'll craft a pill right before your eyes."

Yun Haoyan planned to demonstrate without relying on his Pill God Body for a more effective lesson.

"Of course!" Elder Miao was thrilled to hear Yun Haoyan was going to show off his pill refining skills. He immediately produced his cauldron from his Dimensional Ring.

Yun Haoyan nodded and retrieved the necessary Spiritual Plants from his own Dimensional Ring.

Elder Miao recognized them at once; they were the Spiritual Plants required for the Qi Gathering Pill.

"Watch closely," Yun Haoyan said nonchalantly as he approached the cauldron and placed his hand on it. Flames roared to life within seconds.

Elder Miao was stunned. Shouldn't the cauldron be gently heated with a soft flame? Why was he using such intense heat?

How could the temperature inside the cauldron possibly be even?

Ignoring Elder Miao's astonishment, Yun Haoyan tossed all the Spiritual Plants from the ground into the cauldron.

"What are you doing?" Elder Miao was now seriously doubting whether Yun Haoyan truly knew how to refine pills.

Was last night's display just an act?