I Tame Beasts by Feeding

"Brother Gongsun, you’re holding out on me. This disciple of yours is clearly already a Tier Three Alchemist."

Watching Yu Changsheng’s fluid and effortless movements, Yang Tianyi nodded. His eyes held shock, but even more so, admiration.

Gongsun Yang swallowed hard. Watching Yu Changsheng’s actions and hearing Yang Tianyi’s words, he shook his head with a wry smile:

"This kid... I didn’t even notice. Before I knew it, he’d already reached this stage. It seems there’s basically nothing left for me to teach him."

As Gongsun Yang finished speaking, his gaze dimmed slightly, and he let out an almost imperceptible sigh.

"Don’t say that," Yang Tianyi said, surprised. He clapped Gongsun Yang on the shoulder and smiled. "At the very least, it proves you’ve taken on a good disciple, doesn’t it?"

...

Of course, Yu Changsheng couldn’t hear what the two were saying. At this moment, he was completely immersed in the Alchemy Furnace before him, oblivious to everything else in the outside world.

’As expected, the higher my Cultivation, the easier it is to refine Elixirs. With my current Cultivation, a Tier Three Elixir is difficult, but not unmanageable.’

Feeling the constant drain on his Magical Power, Yu Changsheng thought to himself as the Flame in his hand intensified.

’Scattered Star Flower... paired with Crocodile Turtle Blood. And on top of that, a moderate amount of Cyan Spirit Leaf. This should maximize the Elixir’s medicinal effects and increase the chances of successfully Solidifying the Pill...’

Watching Yu Changsheng’s movements, Yang Tianyi’s gaze focused, and he took a deep breath, secretly astonished.

’None of this is written in the Pill Formula, yet he knows to do it. It seems this kid has a perfect grasp of the ingredients’ medicinal properties! With this technique alone, he’s a Tier Three Alchemist, no doubt about it!’

’Such a young Tier Three Alchemist... If this kid weren’t Elder Wei’s disciple, I’d want him to come study the Alchemy Dao exclusively with me...’

As numerous thoughts flashed through his mind, Yang Tianyi turned to look at the equally astonished Gongsun Yang and couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy.

"This disciple of yours is incredible... His Cultivation is outstanding, and his Alchemy is just as masterful. So geniuses like this really do exist in the world."

A moment later, Yang Tianyi shook his head and spoke quietly to Gongsun Yang.

"Hmm?" Gongsun Yang raised an eyebrow and chuckled.

"It’s almost time. The Elixir is ready."

Yang Tianyi said no more. As the scent of the Elixir in the room grew ever richer, Yu Changsheng’s refinement process was also reaching its conclusion.

"Open!"

Yu Changsheng’s eyes snapped open. Sensing the medicinal effects within the Alchemy Furnace gradually stabilizing, he let the Flame recede before abruptly slapping the furnace.

HUMMM...

The Alchemy Furnace vibrated, and a crack opened in its lid. A faint, cyan-red light streamed out as an Elixir, shimmering brilliantly, shot forth.

At that moment, the medicinal fragrance reached its peak.

"Not bad. A success on the very first attempt. Much better than I expected."

Yang Tianyi’s eyes lit up, his tone filled with admiration. He was about to step forward but stopped abruptly, his gaze fixed on Yu Changsheng with a mixture of shock and uncertainty.

’No Pill Patterns? Just ordinary quality...’

Yu Changsheng exhaled. He observed the Elixir, which had yet to fully emerge, with his Divine Sense, and his eyes flickered.

’Then... for the final Quenching. Void Fire!’

A ball of white Flame suddenly leaped into the air. Under Yu Changsheng’s control, it gradually enveloped the still-warm Elixir.

The Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth seemed to be drawn in, surging madly into the Elixir. As the Flame danced, the Elixir began to transform, bit by bit.

"This kid is taking such a risk! Quenching the pill with Void Fire... Is this supreme confidence, or just reckless abandon?"

Seeing this, Gongsun Yang, who had just begun to relax, felt his heart leap back into his throat. He watched Yu Changsheng nervously, a sheen of cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.

"Bold. Quenching the Elixir with fire... This requires not only microscopic control over one’s Divine Sense but also an understanding of the Flame’s nature that far surpasses the ordinary. Truly impressive."

Yang Tianyi, in contrast, watched Yu Changsheng with great interest, his eyes shining brightly. At this moment, his admiration reached its absolute peak.

’Before, I was merely surprised. Now, I’m truly amazed. Let’s see if you can pull this off, kid.’

The two observers had their own thoughts, but for Yu Changsheng, this was the most difficult step. An Elixir is at its most fragile just as it’s about to be completed. The slightest disturbance could cause it to disintegrate in an instant, losing all its medicinal efficacy.

And although the nature of Void Fire was different from ordinary fire, flames are inherently violent. Even though Yu Changsheng had used Void Fire many times in his previous Alchemy, this step still presented a considerable challenge, especially since this Elixir was Third Grade.

And so, the instant the Void Fire enveloped the Elixir, faint crackling sounds emanated from within. Wisps of Pill Qi even began to rise and evaporate.

’Void Fire, the ethereal flame of heaven and earth... It uses the Dao Rhyme of heaven and earth to quench an Elixir. In some ways, it’s rather similar to my Ten Thousand Spirits Technique...’

Yu Changsheng furrowed his brow, beads of sweat dripping from his forehead. He instinctively activated his Ten Thousand Spirits Technique, its aura traveling along the Flame and slowly seeping into the Elixir.

The Spiritual Qi vibrated, forming a vortex that surged madly into the Elixir. An intangible rhyme also gathered from all directions, enveloping it.

HUMMM!

The Elixir trembled. The Void Fire on its surface vanished in an instant. In that same moment, the medicinal fragrance was drawn inward as a brilliant light shone from within it. Two Pill Patterns were now etched upon its surface.

"Success!"

Yu Changsheng’s face lit up with joy. Gongsun Yang and Yang Tianyi exchanged a look, each seeing the raw astonishment in the other’s eyes.