Hearing Lin Caivwei's words, Qin Shao couldn't help but become excited. The herbs in the small cauldron were actually better than those used by the immortal alchemy masters in the heavenly realm—where to even begin the argument? Now that he had not only excellent herbs but also a top-tier prescription, what was there to wait for? Lin Beauty truly lived up to her reputation as Qin family's foremost alchemy expert—she had instantly identified the most crucial prescription among over thirty, merely glancing at it briefly, and then asked, "What exactly is this Tianren Pill?" Qin Shao beamed and replied, "This is the most powerful one. It's said to achieve the effect of a transcendence pill—though one must consume it in sufficient quantity to actually attain transcendence." "Something very close to a transcendence pill," Lin Beauty said, clenching her fists. "That's the one. Let's start with the Tianren Pill." With that, she immediately began working diligently. Honestly, Qin Shao couldn't really contribute much to the alchemy process—he couldn't even recall the full names of all the herbs he had just obtained from the cauldron. Lin Caiwei held the prescription in one hand while flipping through the medicine cabinet with the other, pulling out one item at a time and placing it on the table. Soon, the table was filled with more than a dozen different types of herbs. Among them were plant-based remedies, mineral-like substances, and animal horns and tendons. Qin Shao shrugged slightly—he could only name a few of them; the rest he didn’t recognize. As Lin gently organized the items, she explained, “Most of these are grown in the Qin Group’s medicinal garden. Since this is still an experiment, we’re using the ones directly harvested from the small cauldron. If they don’t work out, they’ll simply be wasted.” She was right—Qin Shao certainly had no objections to this practical approach. Once everything was ready, she began following the prescription step by step to attempt the refining process. As the herbs were gradually introduced into the medicinal furnace and continuous spiritual energy flowed in, a rich, fragrant aroma filled the air. Looking at her intently focused expression, Qin expressed a warm smile. What could I possibly do to deserve having so many outstanding girls by my side? It truly seems the heavens have been generous to me. Alchemy is a monotonous process that requires not only perseverance and patience, but also innate talent and good fortune—clearly, Lin Caivé excels in both of these areas compared to others. As the number of herbs increases, the color of the alchemical furnace begins to shift. … Mai Li hovers above the base, now in ruins—recovery is impossible without reconstruction. Nearby, several warrior champions stand on the ground, all bowing their heads. "General, are you well?" asked the commander carefully. In truth, this question was almost pointless—her blood-streaked lips clearly indicated she was in serious condition. The beautiful female mage furrowed her brows and said coldly, "Don't worry—I won't die. Even if I do, you won't be the one speaking here." "The leader's face turned crimson. He thought to himself: If you were truly dead, why wouldn't I have had the chance to speak? At that moment, I would have been the supreme commander, everyone would have been under my orders. Yet he only thought it—dared not let it show." "The two of you," the female demon said with a composed expression, "must begin constructing here extensively. This is to draw the attention of the cultivation world. On one hand, it ensures the safety of the other two outposts; on the other, it sets up a trap to catch the enemy off guard." "The general," the leader raised his head, "do you think they'll fall for it?" "That's not your concern," she replied, glaring at the leader. "From now on, your foremost duty is to maintain contact with the demonic realm and urge the crystal king's reinforcements to arrive as soon as possible. Make our situation sound even more dire, so that the others don't take us lightly." "Yes, General." ... Lin Caivé's spiritual energy was being severely drained, and beads of sweat covered her forehead. Qin Feng took a tissue and gently wiped her sweat, feeling her body trembling slightly. As the final herb dropped into the cauldron, it turned an alarming deep red. "Husband, help me! My spiritual energy is nearly depleted!" she said. "I'll do that right away!" He immediately stepped behind Lin Caivie, placed his palms on her shoulders, and began channeling her spiritual energy steadily. While this method might be ineffective—or even detrimental—due to conflicting energies causing a condition known as 'fire entering the lungs' in ordinary practitioners, it posed absolutely no risk for a couple who could practice dual cultivation. As the spiritual energy flowed in, Lin Caivie's complexion improved noticeably. She took a deep breath and focused intently on controlling the cauldron. The art of alchemy places the most fundamental demands on medicinal ingredients, yet the most crucial aspect lies in mastering the control of heat throughout the refining process. Once this control is lost, the quality of the final product is significantly compromised, or worse, the entire batch of raw materials may be rendered useless. According to Tao Hua's revelation, back then he had treated the Tianren Pill like a candy bean, savoring it slowly—this was what enabled him to successfully ascend. It's no wonder that, aside from the Xianhu Palace, no one else could afford it. Qin Feng didn't immediately release his hold; instead, he continued channeling some spiritual energy into Lin Beauty's body to prevent her from experiencing collapse once he let go. "Husband, I'm fine now," she softly said. "Good. Let's check on the pill's condition," he then raised both hands, and together they lifted the lid of the furnace. Several beams of deep purple and red light shot out, then vanished, after which the entire room filled with a rich aroma. Based on her extensive experience in refining pills, she was certain—success! Dozens of pills lay quietly at the bottom of the furnace, about the size of pearls, with a pale yellow hue. "Hm, why are they yellow?" he was puzzled. "The prescription clearly specified a snow-white color. Could it be that the process failed? That can't be right—the pills have already formed!" "Lin Nünu smiled and said, 'That's because the herbs we're using are better than those listed in the prescription—some variation is entirely normal. What we still need to determine is the quality of the pill.' 'Ah, I see,' he smiled. 'I have confidence in them—I'm certain they'll be better than ordinary Tianren Dan!'"