At the heart of the Alchemy Hall stood three alchemy rooms, arranged with the largest one positioned in the center. This room was not only the most spacious but also the most well-equipped.0

It held something even more valuable than most cultivators could dream of—something second only to Luo Chen himself—the Drain Cloud Cauldron0

This was no ordinary alchemical furnace. The Drain Cloud Cauldron was a first-tier mid-grade enchanted artifact, rumored to be among the most expensive of its class. It was said to be pricier than even some underwhelming mid-grade defensive artifacts, and its reputation extended far beyond the walls of the Poshan Gang.0

At present, the grand alchemy room was silent, sealed off from the world. Even Mi Li had been instructed to remain outside. Luo Chen stood alone within, tending the fire and operating the cauldron himself. One by one, he added the prepared medicinal ingredients, each chosen and arranged by Mi Shuhua well in advance.0

He began with the common auxiliaries—ginseng and fallopia. These staples were vital, even in basic qi-nourishing pills, as they provided cultivators with a foundation of physical vitality.0

Following these, he carefully introduced rarer ingredients: Blue Citrus Grass and Snow Orchid. These supported the main ingredients, either enhancing their effects or suppressing unwanted properties.0

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