As to whether the Alchemy Technique of the Kumu Sect was good or bad, Ye Wutian had no way of knowing.
The second attempt still fell at the Fusion step, which was indeed a hurdle too difficult for newcomers to overcome.
After a whole night, he hadn't managed to refine even a single Elixir, which dealt a considerable blow to Ye Wutian's confidence. Thus, he decided to pause the experiments and thoroughly ponder over Withered Wood's notes instead.
After leaving the smoky temporary Alchemy Room, Ye Wutian returned to his own room, took a bath, and then lay down on his bed and slept soundly.
When he woke up, it was already evening.
In the following days, Ye Wutian devoted himself to studying the Alchemy Technique.
After several days of effort, he finally succeeded in refining his first Elixir.
With one successful experience under his belt, the path forward became much smoother.
Five days went by in the blink of an eye.