Chapter 36: Refining the Green Lotus Seed

On a makeshift platform at the edge of the magma lake, two figures, one in black and one in white, sat cross-legged.

Wei Yang held a Green Lotus Seed in his hand, feeling the immense and pure energy contained within.

«The accompanying lotus seed of the Green Lotus Core Flame!»

Wei Yang murmured softly, «An alchemist not only needs a naturally strong soul but also a hint of wood attribute within the fire attribute. It's this trace of wood attribute that neutralizes the medicinal properties.»

«Because wood gives birth to fire, the flames summoned by alchemists are far hotter and more powerful than those of the same level.»

Wei Yang looked down at the Green Lotus Seed in his hand, a hint of expectation in his eyes. «Success or failure, I'll know once I try.»

«If it doesn't work, I either give up becoming an alchemist or choose to devour the Green Lotus Core Flame…»

«Let's start.» Wei Yang took a deep breath and threw the seed into his mouth.

Boom! As the Green Lotus Seed entered his body, its pure and vast energy quickly spread, filling Wei Yang's body.

Wei Yang immediately used his Dou Qi and soul power to wrap it, then transported the seed to his dantian before releasing a small portion of its essence, allowing it to flow out while he began to refine it.

As the refinement progressed, Wei Yang's aura gradually grew stronger.

Three days later.

After completely refining and absorbing the Green Lotus Seed, Wei Yang's body trembled slightly, and a powerful aura emanated from him.

Four-star Dou Ling!

Refining the Green Lotus Seed had propelled him from a two-star Dou Ling to a four-star level, making him a mid-level Dou Ling in one leap.

Exhaling a long breath, Wei Yang opened his eyes, a faint green light flickering within them.

He extended his fair, slender hand, and with a thought, red Dou Qi emerged, like flames dancing and burning.

Wei Yang carefully felt it, even extending his soul power to sense it.

Soon, his eyes lit up.

«It's there!» Wei Yang exclaimed in surprise.

He sensed a faint trace of wood attribute. Though very weak, almost imperceptible, it was indeed there!

This proved his idea correct: refining the Green Lotus Seed worked!

«The wood attribute is still a bit weak; I need to refine one or two more.» Wei Yang said with a light smile.

«Brother Yang,» a voice called out from beside him. Xian'er, who had been absorbing fire poison to cultivate, opened her eyes and looked over with a hint of expectation in her gaze.

She knew very well what Wei Yang was trying to achieve.

Wei Yang smiled at her and nodded. «This method works. It succeeded.»

«Then I'll start refining the Green Lotus Seed now,» Xian'er said excitedly. She had always dreamed of becoming an alchemist.

Now that she had the opportunity, how could she not be overjoyed?

Although she knew her soul power was ordinary, unlike those geniuses with naturally strong souls, she still wanted to try. Even if she barely became an alchemist, she would be satisfied.

She knew that her journey as an alchemist would be difficult, with limited achievements despite greater efforts.

But even becoming an ordinary alchemist would make her happy.

Lack of talent? She would make up for it with hard work.

Moreover, as her strength and realm increased, her soul would naturally grow stronger, improving her alchemical skills.

Lack of talent? She would compensate with her level.

Once she became a Dou Zong, she believed she could force her way to becoming a fifth-grade alchemist through sheer strength.

Seeing her excited look, Wei Yang smiled.

To fulfill her dream of becoming an alchemist, spending a few Green Lotus Seeds was a small price to pay.

Lack of soul power? In the future, they could find rare treasures to enhance her soul power.

Seeing her eager to start refining the seed, he quickly said, «Don't rush. I'll help you in a few days. Refining one Green Lotus Seed isn't enough. It's best to refine it internally for the best effect.»

Wei Yang raised his hand to stop her.

Xian'er reluctantly stopped, suppressing her eager thoughts.

She also silently blamed herself for not being strong enough.

«Why rush? I'll help you refine it in a few days. It's already yours; it's not going anywhere,» Wei Yang said, lightly tapping her forehead.

«Hmph.» Xian'er wrinkled her nose.

Wei Yang shook his head and stopped paying attention to her. Instead, he took out another Green Lotus Seed, swallowed it, and continued refining.

Five days later.

After refining two more Green Lotus Seeds, Wei Yang's cultivation level soared to a seven-star Dou Ling, reaching the high-level Dou Ling stage.

«This rapid advancement needs to be tempered later,» Wei Yang thought, a green light flashing in his eyes.

The energy within the Green Lotus Seeds was too pure and immense.

Refining three seeds had propelled him five levels up.

Wei Yang extended his hand, and red Dou Qi emerged.

This time, he didn't need to feel carefully; he could clearly sense the trace of life-filled wood attribute in his Dou Qi.

«Finally succeeded. The wood attribute concentration can be called a strand now, not just a trace.»

«I've become an alchemist! Hahaha…» Wei Yang couldn't help but laugh heartily.

Although he had consumed three extremely precious Green Lotus Seeds, it was worth it.

High-level alchemists were hard to find in the Jia Ma Empire. Moreover, finding a pill recipe using the Green Lotus Seeds would have been troublesome.

Directly refining the seeds to become an alchemist was just a matter of using two extra seeds.

«Congratulations, Brother Yang, for becoming a noble alchemist!» Xian'er congratulated him excitedly, her eyes filled with envy.

At the same time, she looked at Wei Yang expectantly.

«You little girl, can't wait, huh? Look at you, not focusing on cultivation,» Wei Yang teased her.

«Hehe.» Xian'er giggled, moving closer to him, grabbing his arm, and shaking it.

«Ah~» Feeling his arm sink into a soft, elastic embrace, Wei Yang couldn't help but take a deep breath.

«Alright, alright, I'll help you refine it now.» Wei Yang quickly surrendered.

«Brother Yang is the best.» Xian'er happily leaned over and kissed his cheek.

Wei Yang touched the spot where she kissed, smiling as he got up, sitting behind Xian'er, and placing a hand on her back.

«Xian'er, after you swallow the Green Lotus Seed, I'll use my Dou Qi and soul power to wrap it, preventing it from bursting out.»

«I'll also create a gap for its essence to leak out, which you'll directly refine.» Wei Yang instructed.

«Okay.» Xian'er nodded seriously.

«Let's begin then.» Wei Yang said.

Xian'er opened the jade bottle, took out the Green Lotus Seed, and swallowed it.

(End of the chapter)