However, what happened next was beyond most people's expectations.
Li Chang'an's breathing was steady. Unhurried, he methodically placed each ingredient into the Pill Furnace, refining them one by one into Elixir Liquid. The entire process went off without a single hitch.
On the other side, however, Xiao Yiyue's brow was furrowed and her breathing was ragged. Her body was tense, clearly nervous, and she ended up making several mistakes.
Although she managed to correct them, the mistakes inevitably affected the pill's potency.
「Before long.」
The Elixir Pills in both their furnaces were about to take shape.
Li Chang'an remained calm and focused, patiently controlling the Pill Fire to complete the final steps.
A moment later, a rich Pill Fragrance wafted from his furnace.
"Come!"
He raised his hand and beckoned, and a perfectly round Elixir Pill flew out from within.
