Danxia Peak, mountain waist main hall.
Zhao Li dispersed his Dou Qi and stopped dwelling on it.
"Even if I can successfully convert all attributes, it will only give me more unexpected methods when facing enemies in the future. There's no need to rush now. I'll first look at this Blazing Fire Burning Heaven; perhaps it can verify my previous guess."
Zhao Li unrolled the scroll and began reading it carefully, sometimes confused, sometimes enlightened.
Not long after, Zhao Li finished reading the Cultivation Technique, his eyes sparkling.
"Just as I thought. Cultivation Techniques are simply the methods that predecessors summarized for absorbing, converting, and controlling Dou Qi. From the Cultivation Technique's introduction, the Dou Qi Storm I caused when I first practiced National Martial Arts and Stance Training basically reached the limit of an Earth Tier Cultivation Technique."
Zhao Li verified his guess and also understood that the Dou Qi Storm caused during his initial National Martial Arts training was a special case.
It was that massive ball of energy that allowed Zhao Li to step into the Dou Master realm overnight. Although he could still absorb Dou Qi when cultivating later, it no longer had that effect. Fortunately, it was a close call.
Zhao Li guessed that perhaps during that cultivation session, he had simultaneously practiced the Three Realms of Light, Dark, and Transformation, using up the Dou Qi in his body, leaving his Qi Sea empty and triggering the Qi Cyclone to rotate. At the same time, his body, which had been starved for over a decade, also frantically absorbed the surrounding Dou Qi, causing the storm.
It was only because Zhao Li had comprehended 'Momentum' and possessed powerful Soul Power that he could focus on two things at once and control the Dou Qi. These various coincidences led to Zhao Li's achievement of becoming a Dou Master overnight.
"While focusing on the goal, I must also consider how to achieve it given the current situation. It's true that I shouldn't be overly ambitious. Besides cultivating step by step, I should continuously summarize, improve, and innovate."
Having made his decision, Zhao Li didn't delay and began cultivating Blazing Fire Burning Heaven.
As he cultivated, Zhao Li converted his Dou Qi to the Fire Attribute. Zhao Li could feel that through the Cultivation Technique's practice, his control over Dou Qi had improved further. As the Cultivation Technique circulated, the external Dou Qi was more dominated by the Fire Attribute, making it easier to convert and control.
Cultivating without regard for time, Zhao Li felt the river of Dou Qi within him gradually solidify and grow stronger, experiencing the feeling of constantly becoming more powerful. Zhao Li tirelessly circulated the energy cycle again and again...
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The next day, a refreshed Lin Lan appeared before Zhao Li. Seeing Zhao Li practicing a style of boxing he had never seen before, he didn't probe further, merely expressing some surprise: "Is this an Earth Tier Dou Technique? It's quite extraordinary that even a Dou Disciple can cultivate it. This kid's luck is also quite good."
As Zhao Li's control over his Dou Qi increased, he also gained complete control over his aura. At this moment, he appeared just like an ordinary Dou Disciple, so much so that even his teacher, who had touched the threshold of a Rank 8 Alchemist, didn't notice anything amiss.
Zhao Li finished his routine and saw his teacher standing before him. He bowed and said:
"Teacher, why didn't you call me when you arrived?"
"You've been steady since you were young, and we don't need to worry about your cultivation and studies. What I can do is pass on everything I've learned to you and take you on a tour of the continent in the future to broaden your horizons."
Looking at this disciple with whom he had formed a connection since childhood, Lin Lan felt both comforted and a sense of emotion. Receiving such a disciple was truly fortunate.
Zhao Li felt a little embarrassed hearing his elder's praise. He just scratched his head and chuckled.
Seeing Zhao Li's reaction, Lin Lan didn't say more, fearing that two more words of praise might make him float away. He then turned to the main topic and also tested him:
"Starting today, I will formally teach you alchemy. Do you know why I only taught you Pharmacology and how to identify Medicinal Ingredients before, and only truly teach you alchemy now that you are a Dou Disciple?"
"I assume it's because Dou Disciples can cultivate Cultivation Techniques and convert attributes."
Zhao Li also became serious. Although he already knew the answer from books, he didn't speak too definitively, merely guessing.
Lin Lan nodded, showing a look of appreciation:
"That's right. After cultivating a Cultivation Technique at the Dou Disciple stage, one can convert Dou Qi into the Cultivation Technique's attribute. We Alchemists can also use Medicine Cauldrons to convert Dou Qi into Flame, refine the essence of Medicinal Ingredients, and create Pills with different effects."
As Lin Lan spoke, he took out a Double Fire Port Medicine Cauldron:
"You can use this Double Fire Port Medicine Cauldron for now. It's enough for you to get started."
"Fire Ports? Are they these two?" Zhao Li asked, pointing to the empty openings on the sides of the Medicine Cauldron.
"Yes. Don't think that just opening two holes on the cauldron body makes them Fire Ports. Randomly opening holes is not only useless but can even hinder the perception of Soul Power and affect the refinement of Medicinal Ingredients. A truly good Medicine Cauldron not only provides a certain amplification effect on the Flame but also enhances the Alchemist's Soul Perception," Lin Lan explained.
Lin Lan spoke step by step, guiding Zhao Li to try:
"First, try inputting Dou Qi into the Fire Ports to convert it into Flame. Then, find that trace of Wood Attribute Dou Qi within you and send it into the fire, controlling the Flame..."
Zhao Li followed his instructions. With his control over Dou Qi, he quickly condensed a Flame in the Medicine Cauldron. He then sent the Wood Attribute Dou Qi into the Flame. The violent Flame quickly became 'docile' and easier to control.
"Teacher, what now? What should I do?"
Not having heard from Lin Lan for a long time, Zhao Li asked.
He didn't know how shocked Lin Lan was that he had achieved this so quickly:
This kid... what terrifying talent. He can actually reach this level.
Hearing Zhao Li's question, Lin Lan put away his surprise and continued:
"First, try raising and lowering the temperature of the Flame, finding a limit that you can perfectly control. When refining medicine, if you can't control the Flame, damaging the Medicinal Ingredients is a small matter; a Cauldron Explosion and getting injured is a big one."
Zhao Li followed his instructions. After several attempts, he also understood his level of control over the Flame converted by the Fire Ports.
Lin Lan was shocked once again. What kind of monster am I teaching?
Although he was shocked internally, he said aloud: "Good, very good. Here, take a look at this Pill Formula first. You recognize all these Medicinal Ingredients. First, refine all of them into Medicinal Liquid essence."
Saying this, he took out a scroll of parchment and threw it to Zhao Li along with the Medicinal Ingredients. This was originally meant for Zhao Li to practice with after studying for a period of time.
Hearing this, Zhao Li's Soul Power extended towards the parchment, examining the Qi Recovery Pill formula.
After a long time, Zhao Li began working, throwing one Medicinal Ingredient after another into the Medicine Cauldron and starting the refinement process.
Success, success, still success...
After a long while, the first Medicinal Ingredient was ruined. Zhao Li was momentarily stunned. His control over the Flame was clearly fine, yet the Medicinal Ingredient was ruined. He immediately began to think.
Lin Lan was shocked once again by Zhao Li's level. Perhaps having had some psychological preparation, he quickly recovered this time.
Seeing Zhao Li finally ruin a medicinal ingredient, Lin Lan was happier than when he saw Zhao Li succeed at refining for the first time. Now this is how normal alchemy should go!
Just as he was about to offer guidance, he saw Zhao Li stop refining and ponder deeply, so he kept quiet. Discovering a problem oneself leaves a much deeper impression than having someone else point it out:
"To have a disciple like this, how fortunate I am."
After a long while, Zhao Li took another identical medicinal ingredient and threw it into the Medicine Cauldron. Following the refining method, he refined it again. As the medicinal ingredient was continuously roasted and burned, impurities were removed, and the essence of the medicinal ingredient gradually condensed into Medicinal Liquid.
At this moment, the Medicinal Liquid seemed like a sleeping Mighty Lion that had been awakened, becoming agitated. Yet, under the Flame, it instantly turned into ash.
Zhao Li fell into thought again but couldn't find any clues. He asked his teacher, "Teacher, what's going on? I can feel that all the impurities have been removed, and it just needs to be warmed and compressed in the Flame to succeed, but why can't it withstand the temperature of this warming Flame?"
Lin Lan nodded and said:
"As you said, you've actually already succeeded at refining. Focus your senses and look inside the Medicine Cauldron."
Zhao Li looked and suddenly understood.
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