Among all the heavens, I, Xiao Yan, did not use any cheat codes.

Chapter 10 Mass Production of Pills: I, Xiao Yan, Never Rely on a Kept Man.

Xiao Yan wasn't in a hurry to acquire the Strange Flame. Although the Strange Flame in his own world seemed beyond his reach, other worlds were different.

Especially after breaking through to the Dou Zhe level, the gray mist space underwent new changes...

"Teacher, we can put this aside for now. I want to try mass-producing low-grade pills."

After chatting with Yao Lao about alchemy, Xiao Yan took out a special alchemy furnace.

"This is?"

Yao Chen frowned.

He could sense that this alchemy furnace was not a normal alchemy furnace, nor was it the same as the alchemy furnaces that Xiao Yan had used before. The most significant difference was that it had several empty grooves on it.

"Take this First-Grade Blood-Coagulating Powder, for example," Xiao Yan stepped forward to demonstrate.

With a flick of his finger, a stalk of blood-clotting grass, a single vitality fruit, and two poppy flowers flew into the alchemy furnace.

Then, battle qi was injected into the alchemy furnace, and yellow alchemical flames ignited. In a short while, a furnace of congealed blood was seen to be released from the furnace.

"This is the most basic pill formula, not even a pill." The old medicine master nodded slightly. Xiao Yan learned this thing after just one glance. Now he was just curious about what the old medicine master was up to.

"Yes, but even the most basic pill formulas are an insurmountable barrier for ordinary people."

Xiao Yan flipped his hand and took out a crystal that was entirely crimson with a hint of green within it.

"Teacher, you said that the most essential elements for alchemy are battle qi that contains both fire and wood, and strong mental power. Both are indispensable. If these two conditions are met, even if one has poor talent, it shouldn't be difficult to refine a first-grade, non-conforming pill, right?"

Xiao Yan played with the crystal, staring at Yao Lao, whose pupils were slightly constricted, with a half-smile.

"Could it be?" Yao Chen raised an eyebrow.

He sensed fire mixed with wood in the object in Xiao Yan's hand.

"That's right, this alchemy furnace was specially made by me. Although it can't automatically refine basic pills right now, it can still be semi-automatic." Xiao Yan chose to start the alchemy furnace this time, and with a strange fluctuation, the furnace began to operate.

Xiao Yan placed the three ingredients at the entrance, injected his Dou Qi, and did nothing else. However, the next moment, the alchemy furnace automatically swallowed the medicinal materials, and in a short while, a blood-clotting powder of average quality was successfully produced.

"It operates according to a fixed procedure, although there is some room for error, but individual differences exist during the alchemy process, so..."

Xiao Yan took another dose of medicine, and this time the process was exactly the same, but the furnace exploded immediately.

"Hiss—that's terrifying." Yao Chen gasped.

The logic behind this is very simple. The mental strength required for basic pills is not high, and the process is not complicated, so it can be followed according to a fixed procedure.

The function of the blue and red crystals is to infuse battle qi into alchemical fire.

Thus, both conditions are met.

Seeing this scene, Yao Chen's eyes gleamed, and he murmured softly.

"Perhaps we could separate the extraction of medicinal essences, for example, one special furnace could be used to extract poppy flowers, and another could be used to extract vital fruit."

Although there are individual differences, the essence extracted can be largely avoided.

Following a fixed formula, the process is optimized, and finally, a special furnace is created to handle the final pill formation.

Xiao Yan looked Yao Chen up and down, who was engrossed in his work, and couldn't help but laugh.

That old man is really something.

He only mentioned it briefly, but then he applied it to other situations and started an assembly line.

Heroes from all over the world are like a river flowing across... cough cough cough.

"Teacher, you are indeed amazing. This is exactly what I wanted to learn from you."

Regarding the refinement of the process, and based on the experience of predecessors, an optimal automated alchemy operation was developed.

Xiao Yan raised his hand and touched it with Yao Lao, conveying his current thoughts on mass production.

This is a little trick he figured out on his own based on things like the special uses of chakra.

What he passed on included the complete set of Divine Machine Refinement Manual, his own insights, and the ideas for a pharmaceutical assembly line, and so on.

Since the old master of medicine didn't keep anything from him, he naturally wouldn't keep anything from the old master of medicine.

After finishing this setup and handing it over to Xiao Zhan, Xiao Yan planned to run away to gain experience.

Xiao Yan neither could nor would he stoop to shielding his own people from such considerations.

"..." After sorting through the information in his mind, Yao Chen stared into Xiao Yan's eyes, his gaze somewhat complicated.

This disciple... possesses only one quality: sincerity.

"While your idea is good, what about the consequence of possessing a treasure that invites trouble?"

Although he didn't believe Xiao Yan hadn't considered it, Yao Chen still gave him a reminder.

This thing is of great significance, especially for cultivators at the lower levels.

If the Xiao family is exposed, they will undoubtedly be the first to stick their necks out.

"Teacher, how long do you think it will take for the current crisis, which the Xiao family is unable to handle, to occur?"

Xiao Yan just smiled faintly. How could he not understand the principle that "a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime"?

"First, I will create a backdoor for this alchemy furnace to strictly control it. If all else fails, we can sell it. As for these things, we are not afraid of those that we can't handle, and we don't even want those that we can't handle."

"In that case, if it's handled properly, based on my understanding of you, it will take at least three years before anyone notices anything amiss, and as for jeopardizing the Xiao family..."

Yao Chen was about to say five or six years, but then he thought of the unpredictability of fate. If it really was because of this alchemy furnace, the chances were actually slim.

"I don't think it will happen." Xiao Yan grinned, the setting sun outside the cave shining on him, making his whole body glow.

"If something that mass-produces first-grade pills is discovered immediately, it might attract some enemies at the Dou Wang level."

But now is the only chance for those who covet this thing.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Xiao Yan's Dou Qi surged, and he naturally broke through to the second star of Dou Zhe.

"On the path to becoming stronger, I will only go faster and further. What are mere rats worth mentioning?"

Three years, no more than three years, and we can see the world change.

After uttering those bold words, Xiao Yan suddenly let out a sly laugh.

"Even if something unexpected happens, I still have a backup plan. At worst, I can find someone to share the risk with me."

"You mean..." Yao Chen raised an eyebrow as he looked at Xiao Yan's mischievous smile, recalling his early experiences.

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Yunlan Sect.

"Achoo!"

After bidding farewell to Yun Yun and returning to her residence, Nalan Yanran took out the communication jade pendant that Xiao Yan had given her and couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.

Alchemists...

"It seems it's time to go back to the family in a while. My teacher said he'd go get some Purple Spirit Crystals for me soon, so I'll take this opportunity to go home and get some things, and also tell Yan what he asked me to do... Sigh, that guy really is..."

The thought of Xiao Yan's boastful promise to reach a level comparable to a Dou Wang within three years before their parting made Nalan Yanran break out in a sweat.

Although it may seem like a joke, what if it is?

Although she felt that Xiao Yan was telling the truth, Nalan Yanran did not intend to admit defeat directly.

Xiao Yan was young and impetuous, but Nalan Yanran was no less so!

But why do I always feel that whenever the teacher goes to the Monster Mountain Range, her head starts to feel heavy?

.........

The Xiao family.

"Is this Xiao Yan's talent?"

Staring at the alchemy furnace in front of her, Xiao Xun'er's beautiful eyes flashed with amazement. Although she didn't know why she felt her head was getting heavier, she didn't take it to heart.

After a moment's hesitation, recalling Xiao Yan's gaze, Xiao Xun'er smiled gently.

"Elder Ling."

"Miss, I'm here."

"I'll trouble you to keep an eye on this matter."

"Don't worry, Miss."

The first Dou Huang of the ancient clan bowed slightly, and before he disappeared into the darkness, Xiao Xun'er suddenly raised her hand again.

"By the way, there's no need to report this matter to the clan for now. I will report it to my father personally in a while."

"Don't worry, Miss." Ling Ying repeated, a smile appearing on her face.