To know that when alchemists refine pills, the most taboo is to use medicinal powders refined by others.
Because medicinal powders not refined by oneself require secondary processing, which is very troublesome.
Under such circumstances, the quality of the pill is at best affected, and at worst, the refining process will fail.
Lu Bingcheng's confidence in this regard shows that he has extremely strong control and absolute certainty.
Could it be...
Has Lu Bingcheng really been promoted to a Royal Alchemist?
If that's the case, won't Zi Linling be in trouble?
Given Lu Bingcheng's personality, if he wins, where would he spare Zi Linling?
Feng Mo worried incessantly.
Nian Youyu was no exception.
Just as they were about to remind Zi Linling, they heard Zi Linling say, "You old bastard, it's not that I look down on you, it's that I truly do.
You can show off, but can you afford the price? Don't forget, our bet is each other's lives!"
Lu Bingcheng sneered, "Why use an ox cleaver to kill a chicken? Don't worry, old man, even if I win, I won't let you die so easily! After all, if I don't flay you and dismember you, how can I quell the hatred in my heart!"
Zi Linling's aura turned cold, and her voice became more chilling.
"Very good! You old bastard, don't make excuses when you lose later, because even if you do, I won't give you a second chance!"
After speaking, her feet surged with spiritual energy.
She changed her movement to the Illusory Dragon Step and was already seated on the previous chair, sipping tea.
Firstly, Lu Bingcheng still had more than a dozen medicinal ingredients to refine, so she was not in a hurry.
Secondly, her killing intent was churning, and such a state of mind was temporarily unsuitable for alchemy.
Seeing Zi Linling's demeanor, Lu Bingcheng was instantly enraged.
In his opinion, Zi Linling was completely disregarding his existence.
However, he was not his own foolish grandson.
So, he closed his eyes, preferring not to see to avoid annoyance, and adjusted his state of mind.
After a moment, his state of mind calmed down, and he began to refine the medicinal ingredients.
The Emperor Artifact Sky Fire Furnace was originally his alchemy furnace, so he used it with great familiarity.
As the saying goes, old ginger is spicier.
The fact that he could hold the position of president of the Alchemist Guild in Linxian City meant that Lu Bingcheng's alchemy skills were indeed not exaggerated.
Although his technique for refining medicinal ingredients was not extremely exquisite, it was unique.
Moreover, once he entered his state, he proceeded steadily, without any of his previous temper tantrums.
Half an hour later, Lu Bingcheng had finished refining the remaining twenty-odd medicinal ingredients.
Then, he re-refined the medicinal powders that Lu Zuichang had refined.
Only then did he begin to recover his depleted soul and spiritual energy.
Zi Linling's mood had long since calmed down, but she did not rush to refine pills. Instead, she patiently waited for Lu Bingcheng to recover.
Lu Bingcheng had his pride, and so did she.
To thoroughly defeat someone, one must defeat them when they are in their best state, not win unfairly.
Another hour passed, and Lu Bingcheng finally fully recovered.
He sneered, "Brat, you missed the best opportunity to win against me, you will regret it!"
Zi Linling said indifferently, "You can begin. In an hour, I will start the fusion process!"
Lu Bingcheng's choice to be at a disadvantage in refining medicinal powders was due to his contempt for her.
But firstly, she had her own pride and disdained to take such an advantage.
Secondly, her choice to start an hour later was also a form of contempt for Lu Bingcheng.
Treating others as they treat you.
This was psychological warfare.
Lu Bingcheng's eyes narrowed, and he said sinisterly, "Brat, since you like courting death, then this old man will grant your wish!"
"Grant my wish? No, no, no, you are not worthy!" Zi Linling took a sip of tea and said lightly.
Lu Bingcheng snorted, "You will regret it!"
After speaking, he ignored Zi Linling and began to pour the medicinal powders into the Sky Fire Furnace one by one, starting the fusion process.
Half of the three-day period had already been wasted by Lu Zuichang.
Therefore, even Lu Bingcheng did not dare to be careless.
Time ticked by.
Lu Bingcheng's medicinal powders had already fused more than halfway.
"Almost there!"
Zi Linling looked up at the sky and murmured, then sat cross-legged in front of the Nine Extremes Universe Cauldron.
If others were not refining pills for such a long time, they would have to reheat their furnace.
But Zi Linling did not need to.
The coordination between the Nine Extremes Universe Cauldron and the Phoenix Fire had long been seamless.
Even if Zi Linling did not actively control them, they could maintain their optimal state.
Zi Linling mentally communicated with the Nine Extremes Universe Cauldron and the Phoenix Robe, "Nine Extremes, Phoenix Robe, are you ready?"
"We've been ready for a long time, Master!"
The Nine Extremes Universe Cauldron and the Phoenix Robe responded simultaneously. Sudancn.com
"Then, let's begin!"
Zi Linling said heartily.
Then, bottle after bottle of medicinal powder was poured into the Nine Extremes Universe Cauldron by Zi Linling, with no pause in between.
At this moment, Lu Bingcheng had already fused all the medicinal powders together, and the remaining time was for tempering the pills.
Tempering the pills, also known as warming the pills, is the process of forcefully compressing the fused medicinal powders using flames and soul power to ensure that their medicinal properties are thoroughly integrated.
If the fusion process was like creating a rough draft, then the tempering process was like meticulous carving.
This was also the most critical moment, where one could hardly afford to be distracted.
Lu Bingcheng, who was tempering the pills, inadvertently glanced at Zi Linling and sarcastically remarked, "Brat, are you cooking porridge?"
It was no wonder he was so sarcastic.
Because, when others fused pills, they would first fuse them in pairs, and then cautiously add a third medicinal powder.
The process was extremely delicate and not a single mistake could be made.
Zi Linling, however, poured them all in at once, as if dumping all the rice into the pot, which indeed resembled cooking porridge.
Of course, the reason she dared to do this was because her soul power was sufficiently strong, and the tacit understanding between the Nine Extremes Universe Cauldron and the Phoenix True Fire was excellent.
But Lu Bingcheng didn't know that!
This was why he mocked Zi Linling.
The surrounding onlookers, although not alchemists, knew that alchemy was a meticulous task.
Therefore, they all shook their heads helplessly as they watched Zi Linling.
Even Xuanyuan Zhe frowned, his eyes filled with worry.
Besides Zi Linling, who was the most calm on the scene? It was Nian Youyu and Feng Mo.
They had already witnessed Zi Linling's refining process and naturally knew her alchemy techniques.
In the time it took for one stick of incense to burn, Zi Linling also entered the tempering process.
Lu Bingcheng exclaimed in shock, "Impossible! How could you have completed the fusion process in the time of one stick of incense? And with such a crude method, how could you not have caused the furnace to explode?"
He was so shocked that his flames and soul power were slightly out of control, and if he hadn't remedied it in time, the pills in the furnace would have been ruined.
Zi Linling sneered, "You old bastard, do you wish so badly for me to blow up the furnace?"