Immortal Mansion: With mediocre qualifications, I have no choice but to live forever

"Brother Zhou, look at the appearance of this Phoenix Grass. Its leaves are like phoenix feathers, and its stems are straight and upright. It looks even more vibrant under the nourishment of the morning dew. It is truly a fine product."

"Junior Brother Zhou, take a look at this recipe. It's the legendary Wind Whispering Pill. It's said that after taking it, you will reveal all the secrets in your heart."

"Junior Brother Zhou, look at this..."

Ever since Zhou Yiqiao helped Li Hanlin successfully refine the Golden Soul Pill, Li Hanlin's attitude towards Zhou Yiqiao has changed 180 degrees.

The two of them have been studying alchemy together in Ziqidonglai Pavilion for several years. Li Hanlin has completely regarded Zhou Yiqiao, his unknown junior brother, as his teacher in alchemy.

"Brother Li, please don't be so polite. The way of alchemy is so vast. I just got a few opportunities by chance and happened to have a little understanding."

"You and I, on the path of alchemy, are mirrors for each other. It is right to learn from each other and make progress together."

On this day, Zhou Yiqiao took a pill prescription handed over by Li Hanlin, and said with a wry smile while seeing the other party's humble look.

But Li Hanlin refused to give in.

"Junior Brother Zhou, you are too modest."

"The recipe for this pill says 'Dream Return Pill'. It is said to help people recall the past, or even briefly touch the memories of their past lives."

"But I am a dull person. I have read all the ancient books, but I still can't figure out the combination of the medicinal properties of several auxiliary herbs."

"I guess only a genius in alchemy like you can understand your intentions."

Zhou Yiqiao sighed softly when he heard this.

He knew that it was impossible to change Li Hanlin's attitude towards him, so he had to take the prescription, which was yellowed by time, and look at it carefully.

Menghuidan, a name that sounds full of mystery and temptation, made him feel curious and yearning.

Zhou Yiqiao's eyes moved slowly across the pill formula, examining the names of the medicinal materials, whether familiar or unfamiliar, one by one, thinking secretly in his heart.

"Brother Li, look, this 'Dream Branch' belongs to the Yin Wood element in the Five Elements, and is slightly cold in nature. It has the effect of leading souls into dreams. Brother, you are confused about this Dream Branch. I guess you don't know how to preserve it."

"It's not my fault, Senior Brother. This thing is difficult to preserve because of its special growth method. This Dream Branch can only be found in a deep valley with towering ancient trees on a night with the brightest moonlight."

"Because it is a pure substance, it must not come into contact with any spiritual objects after being picked. Only in this way can the medicinal properties of the Dream Branch be preserved intact."

"Look at this 'Sea Memory Sand'. It is not something that grows directly. Instead, it is the fine sand weathered from a shell called the Immortal Shell in the endless sea after millions of years of sedimentation. It has absorbed the thoughts and memories of countless passing ships and travelers."

"This sand is extremely rare. Its color is like the night sky and it feels cool to the touch. It can help people travel through the mist of time and explore the fragments of memory deep in their hearts."

"Because it absorbed a large amount of memories, this Memory Sea Sand is an extremely chaotic spiritual object, which is exactly the opposite of the medicinal properties of the Dream Branch."

"In addition, the recipe also mentions 'Forgetful River Water' for blending."

"This Forgotten Water is not the water from a real river in the world. Instead, it refers to a special spiritual liquid that has been refined and blended with the essences of various herbs that can soothe the mind and calm the spirit. Its function is to balance the extreme medicinal properties of the Dream Branch and the Sea of ​​Memory Sand, making them complement each other and jointly guide the user into the illusory dream world."

As Zhou Yiqiao spoke, he spread out a piece of white paper on the table, used ink to outline a diagram of the flow of medicinal power in the alchemy furnace, and explained further.

"When refining the Dream Return Pill, the key lies in the control of the temperature and the timing of the fusion of the medicinal properties."

"At first, you need to simmer it over low heat to allow the Dream Branch and other auxiliary herbs to slowly release their medicinal properties until they blend to a certain degree."

"Add the sea sand and the heat will be turned up high instantly to stimulate the medicinal properties at lightning speed."

"Finally, slowly drip the water from the Wangchuan River into the pot, like a gentle rain, so that the medicinal power can be perfectly blended and condensed into a pill."

It took Zhou Yiqiao a full three hours of effort before he finally cleared up all of Li Hanlin's doubts about Menghuidan.

Li Hanlin was fascinated by what he heard, and his eyes were shining with an unprecedented light.

"Junior Brother Zhou, your insights are truly astonishing! I thought I had a lot of experience in the Dao of Alchemy, but after meeting Junior Brother Zhou, I realized that I am just a frog in the well."

"With the help of Junior Brother Zhou in the past few years, I have successfully refined several kinds of ancient precious pills. If you were to study them on your own in the past, it would take you at least several decades!"

"Unfortunately......"

Speaking of this, a trace of melancholy flashed in Li Hanlin's eyes.

"Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Recently, I heard that Senior Brother Xu Hanchang has returned from overseas training and has returned to the sect early this morning."

"Junior Brother, didn't you say that you came to Ziqi Donglai Pavilion mainly to kill time and wait for Senior Brother Xu Hanchang to return?"

"Now that my brother has returned, you should also leave the Brass Palace."

Zhou Yiqiao was stunned when he heard this. He didn't expect that Li Hanlin, who had been extremely optimistic in the past few years, would have such a sentimental side.

He laughed and pointed at Li Hanlin, speaking in a teasing tone.

"Haha, Senior Brother Li, when did you become so sentimental?"

"Yes, I came to Ziqi Donglai Pavilion to wait for Senior Brother Xu Hanchang's return, but during this time, I have discussed the Dao of Alchemy with you, and we have already established a deep friendship. How can I give it up so easily for these trivial matters?"

"Although I am about to leave the Bronze Palace, I am still a disciple of Qinjian Villa. If you want to leave the Bronze Palace and still recognize me as your disciple, you can come to the Qingmu lineage to find me!"

Although Zhou Yiqiao's words were ambiguous, Li Hanlin still understood what Zhou Yiqiao meant.

He patted Zhou Yiqiao on the shoulder and said with the same laugh.

"Junior brother, what are you talking about? Since we are classmates, no matter what your status is, I will regard you as my best friend!"

"When the sect competition is over, and Brother wins the championship with the Golden Soul Pill, we will gather at Qingmu Mountain, drink a pot of good wine, and discuss the mysteries of the alchemy path."

"Then I will prepare the bed for you and wait for your good news!"

The two of them expressed their lofty ambitions and established a complete friendship. Afterwards, Li Hanlin even left Ziqidonglai Pavilion for the first time and insisted on sending Zhou Yiqiao to the exit of the Bronze Palace before reluctantly saying goodbye.

The afterglow of the setting sun filled the exit of the Brass Palace, stretching Zhou Yiqiao's body extremely long.

The two said goodbye to each other and then went their separate ways in opposite directions...