So the question arises.
Although Ye Fan had provided a solution, the Second Elder found himself unable to refine it.
The reason remained the same as before.
Now, replacing the Poison Blood Vine with Ghostly Soul Grass required balancing it with other necessary medicinal ingredients, leading to different changes.
A slight difference in furnace temperature, or a slight delay or hastiness in adding the ingredients, would lead to failure.
However, Ye Fan had not told him the specific timing for adding each herb, nor the temperature the furnace should maintain at those moments...
Just this process of exploration would take him decades or even centuries...
This was also why some alchemists, despite obtaining the formula for high-level pills, struggled to produce finished products...
The difficulty of this was more terrifying than trying to crack dozens or hundreds of numerical password locks!
After all, if a password lock cannot be opened, one can still consider brute force...
As unbelievable as it was, the Second Elder had to admit a fact.
Ye Fan's rank was definitely above Rank Six!
Yet, a person in their twenties, even if they started learning in the womb, could not possibly reach this level.
Perhaps this was the greatest benefit of being a tech enthusiast.
If these problems could not be figured out, the Second Elder could choose not to think about them.
After all, no matter how powerful Ye Fan was, or how he achieved it, it had nothing to do with him.
He only cared about what he could learn from Ye Fan.
Thus, the Second Elder rummaged through his mind and raised some questions about Rank Seven pills.
Although he was not capable of refining Rank Seven pills, he had heard some related information.
Even if he didn't understand what these questions meant, he didn't mind hearing Ye Fan's opinions.
Ye Fan didn't overthink it and answered casually.
After all, Rank Seven pills were not a profound subject, and he had nothing to hide.
It was like meeting someone on the street who asked you what one plus one equals; you would never worry about them stealing your knowledge.
Ye Fan's answers left the Second Elder feeling utterly bewildered.
He could understand every word and every sentence Ye Fan spoke.
But when they were put together, he found himself confused...
However, it was not entirely without gain.
Although these questions fell under the category of Rank Seven, they also involved some theories and knowledge points below Rank Seven.
These, the Second Elder could understand!
He instantly felt a sense of sudden enlightenment, as if the whole world had become different!
The First Elder, who was standing nearby, was also shocked!
The Second Elder now resembled a novice apprentice attending his first class!
The Second Elder himself was already a half-Rank Six Alchemist.
If that was the case, then Ye Fan...
"Young friend Ye..." Thinking of this, the First Elder spoke, "I wonder if you can refine the Rank Seven Qi Extinguishing Pill?"
"It seems your sect leader's injuries are more serious than just a minor hurt, aren't they?"
Ye Fan asked with a smile.
"To be frank..."
Since they were asking for Ye Fan's help, the First Elder dared not hide anything now and explained the specific situation of True Man Yun Hua.
"Then, may I ask..." After finishing, the First Elder asked again.
"If you have the raw materials, it's no problem," Ye Fan replied cheerfully.
He hadn't had enough fun yet anyway.
Since someone was kindly providing materials for him to enjoy himself, how could he refuse?
Moreover, Ye Fan was now interested in the ruins discovered by the Yun Hua Sect.
He didn't want to die now, but he was ultimately a mortal without cultivation.
If he could find some means of self-defense from these ruins, that would be excellent.
"Then, what do we need..."
Just as the First Elder Hua Wei finished speaking, there was a problem with Que Xin Yan!
Not long after he added the Crimson Flame Vine and the Frost Grass, the alchemy furnace began to vibrate violently!
Even the surrounding spiritual energy instantly went berserk!
The terrifying vortex of spiritual energy distorted Que Xin Yan's form!
It wasn't that he didn't want to run, but he was restrained by this tearing force and couldn't move...
The commotion from the alchemy furnace grew louder, and countless fine cracks began to appear on its surface.
Finally!
"Boom—!"
The shockwave from the explosion violently swept into the distance!
The disciples, being far away, were unharmed.
However, the disciples closer to the inner circle were all blown over, stumbling.
A few with weaker cultivation levels immediately met their maker...
Then, two figures flew out from the thick smoke.
It turned out that at the critical moment, the First Elder had intervened to save Que Xin Yan.
The commotion just now was the result of the First Elder suppressing it with his true energy!
The terrifying power of it was evident!
Soon.
The First Elder carried Que Xin Yan and arrived before Ye Fan.
At this moment, Que Xin Yan had lost all his previous spirited demeanor.
His face was ashen, like a stray dog.
"Second Elder, since Xin Yan voluntarily proposed to gamble his alchemist qualifications earlier, what do you think about it now..."
The First Elder pushed Que Xin Yan forward and hinted tactfully.
In fact, by now, the First Elder had decided to abandon Que Xin Yan.
After all, no matter how important Que Xin Yan was, could he be more important than True Man Yun Hua and the life-or-death of the entire Yun Hua Sect?!
Sacrificing a pawn to save the king was a last resort.
Moreover, Que Xin Yan's skill was truly not worthy of being a pawn.
The Second Elder naturally understood this.
Although reluctant, he had no choice but to accept it.
After all, he was a disciple he had personally trained, and the Second Elder decided to comfort him well.
Even if Que Xin Yan could no longer be an alchemist in the future, at least he could ensure his lifelong sustenance.
If that didn't work, he could switch careers and become a combat cultivator.
An unexpected event occurred!
Que Xin Yan suddenly lunged out, reaching for Ye Fan's neck with both hands!
Although he had lost, the idea of being stripped of his alchemist qualifications felt worse than death!
It was this person!
It was all this person's fault!
If it weren't for him, none of this would have happened!
I would still be my master's most favored disciple, the proudest alchemist among the younger generation of the Yun Hua Sect!!!
If this person dies, all problems will be solved!
Although what he was doing was not honorable, he was ultimately a member of the Yun Hua Sect!
At that time, his master would definitely stand on his side!
Kill him!
Kill him!!
Kill him!!!
...
At this moment, Que Xin Yan's mental state was clearly unstable!
However, in the end, his hands still did not touch Ye Fan.
The Second Elder, with quick reflexes, pulled him back.
"A man of integrity accepts the consequences of his bet!" the Second Elder reprimanded sternly, "Have you forgotten what I've taught you all these years?"
"Master, it's all him!" Que Xin Yan pointed at Ye Fan frantically, trembling all over, "He plotted against me and caused me to fail my alchemy! I could have been renowned throughout history, renowned throughout history!!!"
"Presumptuous!"
The Second Elder's scolding now carried pressure.
"Apologize to young friend Ye immediately, or I will break your limbs right now!"
Although he was scolding his disciple, the Second Elder was also implicitly asking for Ye Fan's opinion.
After all, they were the ones asking for Ye Fan's help now.
"Senior, there's no need for that." Ye Fan smiled kindly, "It's just a small misunderstanding between him and me, no need for all this talk of fighting and killing."
At these words, the First and Second Elders were stunned!
In fact, they had already prepared for the worst.
Even if Ye Fan had suggested crippling Que Xin Yan's cultivation later, they would have accepted it.
But they never expected Ye Fan to be so magnanimous!
Thinking of this, they both felt a sense of solemn respect!
Perhaps only with such a mindset could Ye Fan achieve what he had at such a young age.
Truly admirable!
They both admitted that if they were in his shoes, they would never be as magnanimous as Ye Fan.
However, their admiration quickly disappeared.
"The child is young and ignorant, which is normal."
Ye Fan smiled even more kindly than before.
"If you know your mistakes and correct them, and live a good life in the next one, it's not a big deal."