C133 Third Pattern Qi Returning Pill

"Did he really finish making the elixir so quickly?"

"Just a few minutes have passed. Isn't that incredibly fast?"

"Could this be the power of a top-tier alchemy prodigy?"

Upon hearing the crisp sound and the subtle scent, everyone's attention shifted to Lin Xuan.

The sight of three perfectly rounded pills on the jade plate next to Lin Xuan left them with expressions of utter astonishment.

A buzz of conversation erupted among the crowd.

In such a brief span of time, an average disciple might only manage to complete the second step of essence refinement.

Yet Lin Xuan had managed to produce the pills in one fell swoop.

As the sweet aroma spread, it was clear he had successfully completed the alchemy process.

Such rapid pill-making prowess, surely not even a Spiritual Rank alchemist could match him, right?

Lin Xuan was undeniably an elite alchemy genius.

The crowd was deeply impressed.

Both Sun Jingyun and Zhang Qun wore looks of amazement.

This turn of events had taken them by surprise.

They had been immersed in the Pill Dao for decades, crafting Qi Returning Pills innumerable times.

But such swift alchemy was unprecedented to them.

They even harbored a hint of envy for Lin Xuan's alchemical gift.

They then approached Lin Xuan.

"Fellow Lin, may I have a look at the quality of your pills?" Sun Jingyun inquired, his smile a stark contrast to his earlier aloof demeanor.

Seeing this, the onlookers couldn't help but offer wry smiles.

Yet, they understood that it was Lin Xuan's demonstration of his alchemy talent that had so dramatically altered Sun Jingyun's stance.

In Fengyun City, aside from the few Spiritual Essence Stage masters and Earth-ranked Alchemists,

Sun Jingyun held the most esteemed position among top-tier alchemists.

His typically distant approach to martial artists was only to be expected.

Only someone with Lin Xuan's exceptional alchemy genius deserved Sun Jingyun's respect.

"Senior Sun, please have a look," Lin Xuan said as he passed the jade plate to Sun Jingyun.

Upon receiving the plate, Sun Jingyun was greeted with an intense fragrance that piqued his curiosity about the pills' quality even further.

Zhang Qun also stepped forward.

The scent alone was evidence enough that Lin Xuan's three Qi Returning Pills were a success.

According to the assessment rules, the only requirement was to produce three pills; their quality was not a factor.

Lin Xuan had successfully completed the assessment.

Yet, there was a burning curiosity among them; they were eager to witness what kind of medicinal pill Lin Xuan, a top-tier alchemy prodigy, could produce.

With a subtle gesture from Sun Jingyun, three Qi Returning Pills, smooth and jade-like, began to tumble on the Jade Plate.

Upon closer inspection, Sun Jingyun noticed that each of the pills was intricately marked with patterns resembling clouds.

Both Sun Jingyun and Zhang Qun were taken aback, their faces etched with incredulity. Sun Jingyun exclaimed in astonishment:

"Third Pattern Qi Returning Pills."

"All three are Third Pattern Qi Returning Pills—how can this be?"

His words hung in the air, and a hush fell over the crowd.

All eyes were riveted on Lin Xuan, their expressions awash with amazement.

As reality set in...

A collective gasp rippled through the onlookers.

The atmosphere erupted into a buzz of excitement.

"Three Pattern Pills? Can it really be true?"

"Senior Sun and Senior Zhang have confirmed it; it couldn't possibly be a hoax."

"It's incredibly challenging to refine a Third Pattern Qi Returning Pill."

"And did I hear that correctly? All three are Third Patterns?"

"To have all three Qi Returning Pills at the Third Pattern level is simply astounding."

"How did he manage that?"

The crowd was abuzz with conversation.

Admiration filled their eyes as they gazed upon Lin Xuan.

Even Sun Jingyun and Zhang Qun stared at him, utterly shocked.

They had never anticipated that Lin Xuan would not only refine pills in such a brief time but elevate each one to the Third Pattern standard.

Pill quality was categorized into four tiers.

They ranged from No Pattern, First Pattern, Second Pattern, to the highest, Third Pattern.

No Pattern pills were the most basic, and consequently, the least valuable.

First Pattern pills were considered high-quality, with their complexity and value several-fold greater.

Second Pattern Pills surpassed the First Pattern in excellence.

The Third Pattern Pill was deemed the epitome of perfection, the most formidable to craft. An alchemist might labor through hundreds, even thousands of attempts without producing a single one.

And its value? Unsurpassed.

While the Qi Returning Pill was merely a high-grade Mortal Pill, even an alchemist of the Spiritual Rank would need to refine hundreds just to fortuitously achieve a Three Pattern Pill.

Earth-ranked Alchemists have a significantly higher chance of producing Three Pattern Pills. For every ten pills they craft, a few are likely to be Three Pattern Pills. Yet, there's no guarantee of success.

Lin Xuan, a mere sixteen-year-old, has reached the third level of the Condensation Spin Stage, indicating he primarily focuses on martial arts. Pill Dao is not his main pursuit. Despite this, Lin Xuan's speed in alchemy is impressive, and he consistently produces Three Pattern Pills—a feat not all Earth-ranked Alchemists can achieve.

The entire assembly, including Sun Jingyun and Zhang Qun, was profoundly astonished. They were visibly shaken, their bodies trembling, and their minds reeling from the impact. The event was so astounding that it surpassed their wildest imaginations, leaving them struggling to come to terms with what they had witnessed. It took several moments for them to regain their composure, yet the awe in their eyes remained undiminished.

Sun Jingyun and Zhang Qun watched Lin Xuan with complex emotions swirling within them. They were overwhelmed with a sense of wonder, having never imagined that Lin Xuan could effortlessly achieve what had eluded them for decades. Even as they came back to their senses, the reality was hard to swallow.

Still, they found it hard to attribute Lin Xuan's success to his own abilities. After all, not even Earth-ranked Alchemists could reliably produce Mortal Rank Three Pattern Pills every time. But Lin Xuan had done just that, defying all conventional expectations and shattering their long-held beliefs. They were reluctant to accept it, preferring to chalk it up to mere luck.

Yet, even if luck played a part, it underscored Lin Xuan's exceptional talent. He was in no way less capable than any of them, and quite possibly, he was significantly more powerful.

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