Kapitel 36: Chapter 36: Refining the Green Lotus Seed
On the edge of the magma lake, on a temporarily built platform, a black and a white figure sat cross-legged.
Wei Yang held a green lotus seed in his hand, feeling the vast and pure energy contained within it.
"The companion lotus seed of the Green Lotus Core Flame!"
Wei Yang murmured softly, "An alchemist not only needs to be born with a strong soul but also has a natural hint of wood attribute in the fire attribute. And it is precisely because of this hint of wood attribute that it can neutralize the medicinal properties."
"It is also because of this hint of wood attribute, which feeds the fire. Therefore, the flame summoned by an alchemist is far more intense and powerful than those of the same rank."
Wei Yang looked down at the green lotus seed in his hand, a hint of anticipation in his eyes, "Whether it succeeds or not, I'll know after trying."
"If it doesn't work, I either give up becoming an alchemist, or choose to devour the Green Lotus Core Flame…"
"Let's begin." Wei Yang took a deep breath and threw the lotus seed into his mouth.
Boom!
As the green lotus seed entered his body, the pure and majestic energy contained within it quickly dispersed, filling Wei Yang's body.
Wei Yang swiftly used his Dou Qi and soul power to envelop it, then transported the lotus seed to his dantian, letting a stream of energy leak out while running his cultivation method to refine it.
As the refinement process continued, the aura around Wei Yang gradually began to grow stronger.
Three days later.
As the green lotus seed was completely refined and absorbed, Wei Yang's body, which sat cross-legged, trembled slightly, and a strong aura surged from his body.
Four-star Dou Spirit!
Refining the lotus seed allowed his cultivation to leap directly from two-star Dou Spirit to four-star, becoming a mid-tier Dou Spirit.
Hoo~
Wei Yang opened his eyes, exhaled a turbid breath, with a touch of very faint green brilliance flashing in his eyes.
He extended his fair and slender palm, and with a thought, crimson Dou Qi emerged, like a burning flame.
Wei Yang carefully sensed it, even extending his soul power to perceive it.
Soon, his eyes lit up.
"Yes!" Wei Yang exclaimed in surprise.
He could feel it, a very faint trace of wood attribute, though very weak, almost imperceptible. But it did exist!
This proved that his idea was right; refining the lotus seed worked!
"The wood attribute is still a bit weak, refining one or two more should be enough." Wei Yang said with a slight smile.
"Brother Yang." Beside him, Ye Xian'er, who was extracting fire poison to cultivate, also opened her eyes, looking expectantly.
She knew very well what Wei Yang was trying to do.
Wei Yang grinned at her and nodded, "This method works, it succeeded."
"Then I'll start refining the lotus seed now." Ye Xian'er became excited upon hearing this. Extremely joyful, she directly flipped her hand, taking out a jade bottle containing a green lotus seed.
She had always dreamed of becoming an alchemist.
Now there was a real opportunity, how could she not be delighted?
Though she knew her soul power was ordinary, not naturally stronger than others like those geniuses.
Even if she managed to attain a hint of wood attribute and reluctantly became an alchemist, she would still be a very ordinary one.
It was destined that on the path of an alchemist she would face more difficulties, and even with more effort, her achievements would be limited.
But even becoming the most ordinary alchemist, she would be content.
When talent is insufficient, hard work compensates.
Moreover, as her own strength and realm grow in the future, naturally her soul will also strengthen, thereby enhancing her alchemical prowess.
When talent is lacking, level compensates.
When reaching the level of Dou Zong, through sheer strength, she believes she can achieve the rank of a fifth-grade alchemist, right?
Being able to fulfill her dream of becoming an alchemist, sacrificing a few lotus seeds is no big deal.
Insufficient soul power?
In the future, one can seek natural treasures to enhance soul power.
Seeing her impatience to refine the lotus seed, Wei Yang quickly said, "Don't rush to refine it now, I'll help you in a few days. Refining one lotus seed isn't enough. It's best to ingest and refine it internally for the best effect."
Wei Yang raised his hand to stop her.
Hearing this, Ye Xian'er reluctantly stopped her actions, suppressing the urgent desire in her heart.
Simultaneously, she was internally frustrated over her insufficient strength.
"Why the rush? I'll help you refine it in a few days. After all, it's already within reach; are you worried it will run away?" Wei Yang lightly tapped her forehead.
"Hmph." Xian'er wrinkled her nose.
Wei Yang shook his head, ignoring her as he retrieved another lotus seed and threw it into his mouth, closing his eyes to continue refining.
Five days later.
After refining two more lotus seeds, Wei Yang's realm rapidly soared to seven-star Dou Spirit, now considered a high-tier Dou Spirit.
"This cultivation has improved too quickly; I need to consolidate it well afterward." Wei Yang opened his eyes as a flash of green light crossed through them, thinking to himself.
The energy contained in these lotus seeds was incredibly pure and majestic.
Refining three lotus seeds allowed him to leap over five stars directly.
Wei Yang extended his palm, crimson Dou Qi materialized.
This time, he didn't even need to perceive carefully; he could distinctly sense the vibrant wood attribute within his Dou Qi.
"Finally achieved it, this wood attribute concentration can no longer be called a trace; it can be called a strand."
"Alchemist, it has happened! Hahaha…" Wei Yang couldn't help but laugh heartily.
Though he expended three extremely precious lotus seeds. If an alchemist assisted by other herbs, a single lotus seed might suffice, but Wei Yang felt unconcerned.
Firstly, high-level alchemists are hard to find in the Jia Ma Empire, and there isn't any pill recipe using lotus seeds, requiring an alchemist to research.
Too troublesome.
Directly refining the lotus seeds to become an alchemist merely cost him two extra seeds.
"Congratulations Brother Yang, you'll now become a noble alchemist!" Beside him, Ye Xian'er also congratulated excitedly, with a hint of envy.
Meanwhile, she looked at Wei Yang with even more anticipation.
"You little girl, so eager, not focusing on your cultivation." Wei Yang teased as he looked at her.
"Hehe." Ye Xian'er giggled, moving her body closer, hugging Wei Yang's arm tightly.
"Ah~" Feeling his arm sink into a soft, elastic embrace, Wei Yang couldn't help but take a deep breath.
"Alright, alright, stop shaking, I'll help you refine it now." Wei Yang quickly surrendered, raising his hands.
"Brother Yang is so good." Ye Xian'er happily lifted her head, giving him a peck on the cheek.
Wei Yang touched the kissed cheek, smiled and stood up, sitting behind Ye Xian'er as he pressed a palm onto her back.
"Xian'er, once you take the lotus seed later, I'll use my Dou Qi and soul power to wrap it, preventing it from exploding directly."
"At the same time, I'll leave an opening for the essence to leak out, and you'll just need to refine that essence." Wei Yang instructed.
"Mm." Xian'er nodded earnestly.
"Then let's begin." Wei Yang said.
Xian'er opened the jade bottle, letting the green lotus seed slide into her mouth and swallowing it.
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