The water had been boiling for about ten minutes when Xia Liu fished out the herbs, continuing to simmer the reddish-yellow liquid.
Once removed, Xia Liu ground the herbs into a pulp and then tossed them back into the steaming pot.
After continuing to boil for half an hour, a pungent and unpleasant odor wafted from the pot.
Xia Liu knew it was almost time, so he spread out his palm and channeled the Five Elements Mantra; an invisible blue Spiritual Energy flowed from his hand into the pot.
This was recorded in the prescription, that the desired effects couldn't be achieved with just those few herbs alone.
Water Spirit Energy had to be added, something only Xia Liu could concoct.
After the addition of Water Spirit Energy, the liquid in the pot gradually thickened. Ten minutes passed and the thickened mixture had the consistency of stirred-up soil, and a faint fragrance emerged.
"Brother Xia Liu! Is it ready yet? It's almost been an hour!"