The month-long period passed in the blink of an eye, and by the end, no more fluctuations were heard in the hall where Lin Feng was located, even when a pill of lower rank than the fifth grade was successfully refined.
Moreover, Lin Feng's success rate was increasing, leaving the onlookers utterly astonished. At this rate, even if Lin Feng achieved the sixth grade on the spot, no one would be surprised.
At this moment, everyone in the hall was glued to their eyes, because this was the last pill Lin Feng had refined.
The students and elders inside and outside Canaan Academy were now filled with admiration for Lin Feng. Even Elder Huo, who had rushed out of seclusion upon hearing the news, admitted, "I am truly ashamed of myself!"
Even Elder Huo, who had been at the peak of the fifth grade for many years, could not have refined pills for such a long time, let alone maintain such a high success rate. He was simply a born alchemist!
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Lin Feng's movements were fluid and graceful, even to laymen, they seemed like works of art. Not to mention alchemists like Elder Huo, who watched with rapt attention, their eyes wide with fascination.
A
familiar, all-too-familiar fluctuation emanated from the cauldron, and Lin Feng, with a flick of his wrist, produced a pill covered in pill patterns that flew into his hand.
"A peak fifth-grade pill—the Dou Ling Pill! Its body is covered in pill patterns; its quality is superior!"
After Lin Feng put the pill away, Elder Huo slowly approached, stroking his beard with a sigh.
"Elder Lin Feng, you might even advance to the sixth grade before me!"
Since obtaining the sixth-grade alchemy technique from Lin Feng, Elder Huo had been in seclusion for several months, confident enough to advance to the sixth grade. If he hadn't been alarmed by the news of Lin Feng's public pill refining, he might have broken through to the sixth grade before emerging from seclusion.
"Haha, Elder Huo, you are truly a man of high standing. Regardless of who breaks through first, we can still exchange ideas."
Lin Feng didn't shy away from Elder Huo's praise this time. At this point, Lin Feng was no insignificant figure even in the entire Northwest Continent.
If it weren't for the millennium-long plan of the Soul Palace and the Soul Clan, Lin Feng would genuinely want to grow at his own pace with his beautiful wives, experiencing the customs and culture of this other world.
Hearing Lin Feng's reply, Elder Huo felt a surge of pressure. "Although your ultimate achievements will definitely far surpass mine, you can't leave me behind so quickly!"
"Haha, both of you are treasures of the academy, and you will surely both advance to the sixth rank in the future, your fame spreading throughout the Black Corner Region!"
Seeing the two chatting happily, Elder Su Qian also stepped forward to join in the fun.
Su Qian's words seemed to have flipped a switch. Numerous elders stepped forward, offering their congratulations incessantly, especially those who had privately commissioned Lin Feng to refine pills like the Vajra Pill.
Judging from their rosy complexions, Lin Feng knew without a word that the medicine not only strengthened their foundation but also had excellent effects. However, it wasn't appropriate to announce it aloud in public.
As for the many students in the distance, although they wanted to express their gratitude, seeing that the elders beside Lin Feng were at least at the Dou Wang level, they wisely withdrew.
After a round of mutual flattery, everyone departed, their faces beaming with joy. It seemed that Lin Feng's pill refining had been mutually beneficial.
Inside the fragrant courtyard, Lin Feng immediately saw Zi Yan bustling about. She was carefully watering the peach tree, which radiated a hazy glow, with the Five Elements Spiritual Liquid that Lin Feng had refined.
It was during one moonlit night, when Lin Feng and Zi Yan were admiring the moon, that a sudden thought struck him: the moon is eternal, but what about the peach tree, which only has a limited lifespan?
This thought immediately reminded Lin Feng of his Five Elements Technique. If he cultivated his fighting spirit using the wood-attribute technique as its dominant element, and combined it with some spiritual liquid that promotes tree growth, could he change the tree's fate?
"Lin Feng, you're back!"
Zi Yan, who was carefully watering the peach tree, heard the noise and slightly raised her head. Seeing him, she exclaimed with delight.
Seeing Zi Yan's reaction, Lin Feng responded in kind. He then stepped forward and placed his hand on the radiant peach tree, sensing its inner energy.
"Hmm! The life force is becoming increasingly vigorous, already comparable to a typical first-tier magical beast. It's a pity that plants rarely develop sentience."
But Zi Yan waved her hand slightly, seemingly unconcerned, and made a permanent promise between the two of them.
"Hehehe, as long as we keep watering it for a hundred or a thousand years, it will definitely undergo a huge change. Maybe, there will even be a flower fairy then!"
Infected by Zi Yan's carefree manner, Lin Feng also laughed out loud.
"Yes, a thousand years is enough time for this peach tree to change."
The two chatted happily, and every now and then Zi Yan would make a nonsensical gesture, and Lin Feng would laugh along in perfect unison.
After a while, the two got down to business and talked about the True Dragon Body Refining Technique.
"Zi Yan, how come your aura has improved so quickly?"
Zi Yan scratched her head embarrassedly and chuckled. "Lin Feng, since I started practicing this technique, my need for energy has become increasingly greater."
"But the progress is also extremely fast, the efficiency of absorbing energy has greatly increased, and in just ten days I have finished enough pills to last for three months."
Seemingly realizing that she had let something slip, Zi Yan quickly covered her mouth. Then, realizing this was completely out of character, he straightened up, hands on his hips, as if this was something to be proud of.
Lin Feng's lips twitched. "Well, this is already a bottomless abyss, and with this amplification, it seems I have to hone my alchemy skills to the extreme. Only in this way can I ensure that resources keep up!"
He slowly took out a large jade bottle from his storage ring, containing the food he had prepared for the purple-haired little girl. It was enough for half a year, no, a month.
Thinking of Zi Yan's energy needs, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Then, his heart filled with envy. This kind of physique that could continuously improve simply by eating, coupled with her bloodline from the Old Dragon Emperor, could be said to be a guaranteed path to the pinnacle of the continent.
He grabbed the jade bottle, eagerly opened it, and smelled it. Zi Yan closed her eyes contentedly and sighed, "This is the life she wanted!" Seemingly remembering something, she quickly patted Lin Feng's hand and made a bold promise.
"Lin Feng, feel free to invest in me. When I've grown up, I'll definitely bring you the best alchemy techniques in the world." She paused, seemingly thinking of something wonderful, and wiped her drool.
"Then, hehehe, continue to refine pills for me!"
Seeing Zi Yan's thoughtfulness, Lin Feng's lips curled into a wicked smile. With lightning speed, he snatched the jade bottle from her hand. He quickly ran into the bedroom, turning back as he said,
"You little devil, you've got some pretty good ideas! In that case, I'll keep these pills for now. When Miss Zi Yan brings me the best alchemy techniques in the world, you can come back for them! Hahaha."
Zi Yan, stunned by Lin Feng taking the jade bottle, stood there, her expression filled with disbelief and disbelief. She looked down at her empty hands, then squeezed her chubby little hands in disbelief. It took her a while to finally react.
"Lin! Feng! Give me back my pills, or I'll fight you!"
After playfully wrestling around the courtyard for a while, the two lay down under the peach tree to rest, watching the peach blossoms flutter in the wind, and slowly drifted off to sleep.
Time flies, and more than a month has passed since the public alchemy session ended. Lin Feng's cultivation level has also gradually improved with his diligent practice, and with the occasional use of Earth Core Tempering Milk, he has reached the peak of the fifth star.
However, seemingly due to a lack of combat, once he reached this barrier, no matter what he did, he couldn't break through. Considering that the magical beasts in the mountains were still wary of him, Lin Feng had no choice but to focus on improving his sixth-grade alchemy skills.
Remembering the principle that many hands make light work, Lin Feng immediately wrote a letter to Elder Huo, who was also aiming to break through to the sixth grade. Rather than comparing who broke through faster, it would be better to discuss and encourage each other. After all, the two were not enemies.
After thinking for a while, Lin Feng looked around and, seeing that no one was around, wrote another letter. After a long while, she wrote at the end, "Little Fairy Doctor, please accept this!"
(End of Chapter)