Cultivation of immortality begins with an eighty-year-old eunuch.

Chapter 461 It's done! The Tranquilizing Pill!

Old Man Long arranged the twelve medicinal herbs one by one on the jade plate in front of him, and then took out a palm-sized jade bottle from his bosom, which contained the moon dew he had collected the night before.

"The first step is to preheat the furnace."

The old man Long made a hand seal, and a crimson flame shot out from his palms, pouring into the fire port at the bottom of the alchemy furnace. The flame was initially fierce, turning the furnace red-hot, but then gradually became gentle, evenly scorching the furnace walls.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the temperature of the stove body has reached its optimal state.

"The second step is to administer the medication."

With focused attention, Old Man Long first added the Soul-Nourishing Wood Powder, Soul-Soothing Grass, and Mind-Concentrating Flower, among other auxiliary medicines, into the furnace one by one. The timing, angle, and force of adding each medicine were all crucial, and he did it meticulously, until fine beads of sweat quickly appeared on his forehead.

The auxiliary ingredients are heated in the furnace and gradually turn into a medicinal liquid, emitting a mixed medicinal aroma.

"The third step is to put the main ingredient into the furnace."

Old Man Long took a deep breath, picked up the piece of the thousand-year-old tree heart marrow, and carefully put it into the furnace.

As soon as the tree heart marrow entered the furnace, a vibrant green light immediately emanated from it. Old Man Long quickly performed a hand seal, turning the flames into a gentle heat, slowly roasting the tree heart marrow to extract its essence bit by bit.

This process is extremely slow and requires immense patience.

Chen Fan watched quietly from the sidelines, ready to lend a helping hand if needed.

Time passed slowly, and the sun gradually began to set from noon.

Under the gentle heat of the furnace, the tree heart marrow finally began to soften, and a viscous, jade-green liquid seeped from its surface. That liquid exuded a rich aura of vitality and tranquility; it was the essence of the tree heart marrow.

"Now!" Old Man Long shouted in a low voice, "Chen Fan, help me control the fire!"

Chen Fan had been preparing for a long time. Upon hearing this, he immediately raised his hand and injected a pure and gentle spiritual energy into the fire hole at the bottom of the alchemy furnace, merging it with the old man Long's flames.

The two worked together seamlessly, maintaining the flame temperature at a delicate balance point—neither too high to burn the medicinal properties nor too low to prevent fusion.

Old Man Long's forehead was covered in sweat as he rapidly formed hand seals, slowly fusing the liquefied auxiliary medicine in the furnace with the essence of the tree's heart marrow.

This step is the most crucial. The twelve medicinal herbs each have different properties. To achieve a perfect fusion, it is necessary to use extremely skillful techniques to guide the flow of their medicinal power so that they complement each other rather than conflict with one another.

The aroma of medicine in the alchemy room grew stronger, and the furnace shimmered with light, a dazzling display of red, green, gold, and silver.

Old Man Long's face gradually paled, clearly indicating that he had exhausted himself. However, his eyes remained focused, and his hands moved without the slightest hesitation.

Chen Fan didn't dare to be careless and continuously poured his spiritual power into the flames to maintain their stability.

About half an hour later, the medicinal liquid in the furnace finally fully fused together, turning into a fist-sized, pale golden, viscous liquid that slowly rotated in the furnace, emitting a refreshing fragrance.

"Step four: Condensing the Core!"

Old Man Long's spirits lifted, and with a change in his hand seals, the flames suddenly intensified.

The medicinal liquid in the furnace began to shrink and condense under the intense heat, gradually solidifying into a pill.

The old man Long's hand seals became faster and faster, and the pale golden liquid in the furnace shrank at a speed visible to the naked eye, eventually transforming into three pills the size of dragon eyes, golden in color, with faint cloud patterns on the surface.

The moment the elixir was completed, the furnace shone brightly, and a refreshing medicinal fragrance filled the entire alchemy room.

Old Man Long let out a long sigh of relief, slumped to the ground, his whole body soaked in sweat.

Chen Fan also withdrew his spiritual power, a hint of fatigue showing on his face, but his eyes were filled with relief.

He raised his hand and the furnace lid flew off, releasing three golden calming pills that landed in the jade bottle he had prepared beforehand.

The pill felt slightly warm to the touch, with flowing cloud-like patterns on its surface and a subtle sheen, indicating its superior quality.

Old Man Long caught his breath, struggled to his feet, glanced at the stones, and grinned, "It's done! All three are top-grade! Haha, I'm still got it!"

Chen Fan carefully put away the jade bottle and helped him sit down, saying, "You've worked hard."

"What a load of rubbish." Old Man Long waved his hand, but couldn't hide the smugness on his face. "Being able to refine a fourth-grade pill, my life has been worthwhile. Quickly take this to Tianxiang girl. One calming pill is enough for her to completely recover from her soul injury."

Chen Fan nodded and, without delay, took the jade bottle and left the alchemy room.

The bamboo house where Tianxiangzi lived was not far from the alchemy room; Chen Fan arrived in just a few steps.

He pushed open the door and went in. Tian Xiangzi was leaning against the headboard reading a book. Seeing him come in, she put down the book and smiled, "Have you finished refining it?"

Chen Fan walked to the bedside, took out a jade bottle, and poured out a calming pill: "It's fresh out of the oven, take it while it's hot for the best effect."

Tianxiangzi took the pill; it felt warm to the touch and had a pleasant fragrance. Without hesitation, she tilted her head back and swallowed it.

The pill melted upon entering the mouth, transforming into a warm, soothing current that flowed down the throat, quickly spreading to the limbs and bones, and finally converging in the sea of ​​consciousness.

Tian Xiangzi felt a cool sensation in her mind, and the faint stinging pain and weakness deep within her soul quickly subsided under the nourishment of this warm current. Wherever the warm current passed, her soul power recovered and strengthened at a visible speed, even becoming more condensed and pure than before she was injured.

She closed her eyes and quietly felt the medicine flowing through her body.

Chen Fan sat on the edge of the bed, quietly watching her.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Tian Xiangzi slowly opened her eyes, her gaze bright and clear, showing no trace of her illness. She gently exhaled a breath of stale air, a bright smile appearing on her face: "I'm healed, completely healed."

Chen Fan carefully examined her for a few moments, scanning her with his divine sense to confirm that her soul injury had indeed healed, and that she had even benefited from the misfortune, with her soul power becoming more refined and condensed than before. Only then did he truly feel at ease.

"That's good." His tone was calm, but his eyes held a rare tenderness.

Tian Xiangzi got out of bed, stretched her limbs, and felt refreshed and relaxed. She looked at Chen Fan, her eyes filled with gratitude:

"I owe you a lot this time. If it weren't for you finding the heart marrow of the thousand-year-old tree and asking Senior Long to refine the calming pill, my injuries would probably have dragged on for a long time."

Chen Fan waved his hand: "Why are you telling me all this? You were injured because of us, so we will naturally take full responsibility."

Tian Xiangzi smiled, no longer bothering with formalities. She walked to the window, opened it, and the afternoon sunlight and gentle breeze rushed in, carrying the fragrance of the medicinal field.

"Finally, I can go out for a walk." She took a deep breath, a long-lost sense of relaxation on her face. "After lying in bed for so many days, my bones are practically rusting."

"Where do you want to go?" Chen Fan asked.

"Let's go out for a walk." Tianxiangzi turned around, her eyes filled with anticipation. "I've been staying in the Grass Valley for too long. I want to go out and travel around, to see the scenery of the eight countries, to see the local specialties, and to eat and drink well along the way. I've been thinking about this for a while now. Will you come with me?"

Chen Fan nodded: "Okay."

……

After taking the calming pill, Tianxiangzi rested quietly in the grass valley for seven days.

During these seven days, she meditated and regulated her breathing daily to fully neutralize the effects of the medicine. Not only was her spirit and soul completely healed, but it was also three times more solid than before. Gu Daozi and Old Man Long were both delighted to see her fully recovered and no longer restrained her.