Double Cultivation
teaching Bai Lihua
After consuming the Reformed Appearance Pill/Appearance Changing Pill and turning his face into an adult Su Yang, he said to Bai Lihua, “Now you have recovered, and since you have learned how to make pills yourself, he said to Bai Lihua, I will skip the basics and focus on your alchemy skills. Therefore, I will see you make pills and see what you need to improve.”
“After you reach an acceptable level in concocting pills, I will start teaching you more advanced techniques.”
“I understand.” Bai Lihua nodded.
Some time later, Bai Lihua brought Su Yang to another newly renovated building so that he could make pills there without disturbing the other disciples and vice versa.
After the preparations, Bai Lihua sat down in front of the cauldron and began concocting the basic tier pill, the Little Spirit Refresh Pill.
“...” Su Yang looked at Bai Lihua with a sharp gaze and noticed every movement as he concocted pills, even remaining silent when he saw the mistake.
1 hour
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Eight long hours had passed since Bai Lihua started concocting Elementary level pills yet she showed no signs of finishing the pills any time soon. Of course, this did not mean Bai Lihua did not have any talent in the field of alchemy. In fact, it was quite the opposite, because the average Alchemist in this world usually needed more than 12 hours to concoct the lowest grade pill with some even taking a full day.
After an hour of effort, Bai Lihua finally took out the alchemy flame and opened the cauldron a moment later, taking out a gray-colored pill from within.
“What do you think, Su Yang?” he asked with a slightly proud expression on his face.
However, Su Yang only glanced at the pill before speaking in an indifferent voice, “How can you act so proud after producing that trash?”
“Sa-Junk ?!” Bai Lihua's eyes widened in surprise, as she did not expect her to respond in such a rude manner.
“If it's not garbage, I don't know what it is. Even a hungry dog won't even dare to eat that pill if you feed him.” Said Su Yang.
“you don't have to say rude!” he said with a frown.
“Coarse? I'm just telling the truth. A pill that cannot be consumed is no different from trash that cannot be recycled. If it's not junk then what?” Su Yang shook his head and continued, My “ is here to lecture you, not to praise your failure. If you want something positive, you have to make something worthy of praise.” said Su Yang.
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Although Bai Lihua did not like her attitude, she could not deny her words.
You're even harder than me when it comes to lecturing our own students.' he sighed inwardly.
“By the way, you can throw that trash to the side. Now I'll tell you everything you did was wrong or it could have been better so listen.”
Su Yang proceeded to explain to him every mistake he made from the moment he sat down until the moment he took the pill from the cauldron. As soon as Bai Lihua realized her mistake, Su Yang began to tell her how he could correct or correct her mistake.
A few minutes later, Su Yang said to him, “Please make another Little Spirit Freshener pill.”
Bai Lihua nodded with a serious expression and faced the cauldron once more.
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Seven hours later, Bai Lihua looked at the white pill in her hand with a puzzled expression on her face. Not only did it take less time for him to concoct these pills but it was also much easier. Moreover, compared to the low quality pills he had made before, these pills were close to medium quality.
'How is this possible? I just followed Su Yang's instructions, even messing up a few times during the process, yet the pills still came out of medium quality? ' Bai Lihua doubted her own eyes, because her improvement was too fast, even astounding.
He looked at Su Yang, who was calmly standing there with a relaxed expression.
“If you continue listening to my lecture, you will only increase faster,” said Su Yang after seeing the look on his face.
Bai Lihua nodded in confusion.
“Rest. Alright continue tomorrow morning after you are fresh.”
When he saw Su Yang was about to leave, Bai Lihua quickly shouted, “Wait!”
“What's the problem?” he turned and asked.
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After a moment of silence, he asked with a serious expression, “Are you not going to respond to my feelings?”
Hearing his question, Su Yang showed a slight smile on his face and said, “I'll give you an answer once you've increased enough.”
“A-What ?! That's not fair!” he said quickly.
However, Su Yang did not respond and left the room shortly afterwards, leaving Bai Lihua speechless.
'Is he really going to let me hang ?! I don't even know why I like it! ' Bai Lihua sighed inwardly before clearing herself up and going to sleep, who instantly fell asleep from exhaustion.
“Now I will tell you your mistake from yesterday.” Su Yang wasted no time in starting his lecture.
After the lecture ended, Bai Lihua started concocting the Little Spirit Refresh Pill.
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Six hours later, Bai Lihua opened the cauldron lid and took the pill from inside.
“Pil medium quality! I managed to make a medium quality pill!” Bai Lihua was overjoyed at this moment. To think he would be able to concoct a medium-quality pill after only spending one day with Su Yang. What would happen if he received a lecture from her for an entire year? What kind of progress will he make?
“What are you proud of, son? Don't be too quick to celebrate. It is only of medium quality, not to mention its own pills that are only of basic level.” Su Yang shook his head at her.
“You're right. I shouldn't be too happy about this.” Bai Lihua did not refute his words, even agreeing with him.
He then looked at her in silence, clearly waiting for his lecture to begin.
“Although your technique has improved compared to yesterday, there are still many errors in flame control and other things.” Su Yang said before giving him more pointers.
Some time later, Bai Lihua started concocting the pills again.
The two would continue this routine for the next few days until Bai Lihua could make a consistently high quality Little Spirit Refresh Pill.
“I didn't think I would become an Alchemist, let alone make a high-quality pill, because it had never crossed my mind before, yet,” Bai Lihua spoke with a deep gaze as she stared at the white pill that was in her palm. Compared to a few days ago, the results were like day and night.
“Now that I can concoct basic level pills with amazing results constantly, am I switching to Profound level pills now?” Bai Lihua asked him a moment later.
“do you think you will master a basic level pill just because you can concoct the same pill over and over again with good results? you can start working on Profound level pills after you can make more than ten types of basic level pills with the same results.”
“Ten different pill recipes? Where would I get a recipe like that? I only have one recipe for me, the Little Spirit Refresh Pill, and they don't sell pill recipes carelessly.” Bai Lihua said to him.
“Who do you think you're talking to?” ask Su Yang.
Su Yang suddenly waved his sleeve, causing over a hundred small scrolls to pile up on the floor.
“I-This is.” Bai Lihua looked at the pile in front of her and swallowed nervously.
“Everything is a pill recipe for a Basic level pill. I want you to be able to concoct at least half of it consistently with high quality.”
“Half?!” Bai Lihua's jaw gaped upon hearing his words. How long will it take? The moons? For years?
“You underestimated your talent, Bai Lihua.” Su Yang suddenly said to her.
“A-What do you mean by that?”
“Not everyone can learn how to concoct pills on their own and can concoct high quality pills just a week later. Although I helped you, your improvement was mostly due to your own talent.”
“Su Yang.” Bai Lihua could feel her face heating up in the face of her intense gaze. This was the first time he had earned his praise after days of humiliation and decisiveness from her.
“If it was you, you would be able to master this pill in no time.” Su Yang said in a reassuring voice.
After a moment of silence, Bai Lihua looked at him with a stern expression and said, “If I master all these pill recipes, will you give me an answer?”
“Good,” he nodded.
“Then, it promises.”
“I will also stop by here once a week to see your progress. If you need anything, you know where to find me.”
“Thank you, Su Yang,” he said with a gentle smile on his face.
“Do not mention it.”
“Then, if you need anything from me, let me know.” Bai Lihua said.
“Help, yes? Actually I have one,” he said suddenly.
“What do you need from me?” ask Bai Lihua.
“Begini.” Su Yang then explained the situation with the Hell Fire Seed to him and how he needed a partner for his condition, which made Bai Lihua dumbfounded who obviously did not expect this kind of help, which was obvious, even regretted giving him such an offer just now.
“Let me do this right. You want me, Sect Master, to help you recruit a cultivation partner within my own sect?” Bai Lihua asked him afterwards.
“Quickly once.” Su Yang nodded with a straight face, which made Bai Lihua speechless.