Chapter 36: Special Blood Coagulation Powder?

Xiao Bai's deep, penetrating gaze stayed fixed on him without speaking, and he gestured toward a nearby stone bench.

Seeing this, Xiao Yan had no choice but to walk over slowly and sit down. He scratched his nose awkwardly and chuckled sheepishly,

"Big Brother Bai, I really didn't mean to, I saw the door wide open and just came in, I..."

"Enough! I'm looking for your master about something!" Xiao Bai waved his hand, cutting him off.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately relaxed, glad that it wasn't trouble aimed at him.

"Xiao Bai kid, what's the matter?"

At that moment, Yao Lao floated out of the ring, stroking his little beard with a smile.

Although only a soul remained, he still carried himself with great dignity.

"Mm, Senior, you have vast experience. There's something I'm a bit uncertain about and I'd like to ask for your opinion," Xiao Bai said with a smile.

Yao Lao raised an eyebrow in confusion. From what he knew, Xiao Bai wasn't like his foolish disciple, who had little knowledge of the world. What could be uncertain for him?

Moreover, if Xiao Bai couldn't figure it out, could his girlfriend, Xiao Xun'er, not figure it out either?

She had a rather special background—her body contained the fourth-ranked Heavenly Flame, the Gold Emperor Incinerating Heavenly Flame.

At her age and with her cultivation, being able to contain such a flame meant only a Dou Sheng-level powerhouse could help her do so, most likely someone from a terrifying imperial family. Thus, her experience was extraordinary.

It could be said that both of them were unrivaled in their knowledge within Central Plains. If something was beyond their understanding, could it be a rare and exceptional item?

Yao Lao's expression became serious, and his curiosity about the item grew.

Xiao Xun'er, who was sitting beside them, also watched Xiao Bai, feeling both curious and a bit upset. 'Xiao Bai-gege, if there's something in our family, shouldn't you let me take a look first? What if it's something that shouldn't be exposed?'

At the same time, Xiao Yan, who had put his awkwardness behind him, looked at Xiao Bai with eager anticipation.

He loved hearing his master and Big Brother Bai talk about these things, feeling that it broadened both his eyes and his mind.

Xiao Bai then extended his hand and wiped across his spatial ring, pulling out a small white porcelain bottle and placing it on the stone table.

Everyone stared at the small porcelain bottle, their curious eyes constantly analyzing it.

After a moment, they nodded. It seemed like it wasn't the bottle itself—just an ordinary porcelain bottle—but rather, the item inside.

Xiao Bai, seeing their reactions, was speechless. Wasn't it just a first-grade pill? What were they all doing?

Yao Lao beckoned, and the bottle floated into his hand. He carefully opened the cork and peered inside.

Upon seeing the contents, Yao Lao froze for a moment. Wasn't this just Blood Coagulation Powder?

He then felt a bit speechless, awkward, and even angry.

Yao Lao wanted to throw the bottle away and point at Xiao Bai, scolding him: "Xiao Bai kid, are you playing with me? You brought a first-grade Blood Coagulation Powder and want an eighth-grade Alchemist to take a look?"

However, he held back his words. Some things were his own assumptions, and he had thought Xiao Bai had brought something extraordinary.

He had even been serious earlier, worried that saying something inappropriate in front of the juniors would affect his image as a seasoned expert.

Yao Lao cast a cold, disapproving gaze at Xiao Bai. This brat was definitely up to no good. He was full of tricks.

Xiao Xun'er and Xiao Yan, watching Yao Lao's reaction, were waiting to hear what was inside the bottle, but seeing his strange expression, they wondered if even the old man (master) didn't recognize it.

Their curiosity grew even more.

Xiao Bai, still confused, watched as Yao Lao's expression shifted after only a glance at the Blood Coagulation Powder. Yao Lao then stared at him intently, which made Xiao Bai feel a little bewildered.

"Senior, is there a problem with this item?" Xiao Bai asked cautiously.

It wasn't surprising that he was careful. After making the pill, he had tested it on a few rabbits in the back mountain, and the results were a bit unexpected. That's why he had come to consult Yao Lao today.

Thinking back to those rabbits, Xiao Bai couldn't help but feel his eyes burn.

That day, after he made a small incision on one rabbit, he fed it a pill of Blood Coagulation Powder. After swallowing the pill, the rabbit immediately started convulsing on the ground, its wound spurting blood.

At that moment, Xiao Bai was both shocked and a bit guilty. He hadn't expected that the pill he had refined would really be problematic.

Looking at the rabbit, he feared it was already done for, and thought he'd have to roast it nicely later as a form of repayment.

However, not long after, the wound visibly started healing, and the rabbit suddenly jumped back up, seemingly full of energy.

Xiao Bai watched as the rabbit's nose twitched, then ran over to a female rabbit and immediately pounced on it, starting a vigorous mating battle.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Bai found it hard to believe. Could it be that the pill he made wasn't Blood Coagulation Powder, but rather some kind of blue pill?

It had been several days since this incident, but every time Xiao Bai thought about it, he couldn't help but wonder if his alchemy skills had gone completely off-track.

When Xiao Bai asked the question, Yao Lao glanced at the purple-red pill inside the small porcelain bottle, then spoke irritably,

"It's just Blood Coagulation Powder. What's... huh?"

He seemed to have noticed something unusual. Quickly, he poured the pill out, pinched it in his hand, and examined it closely, his face showing surprise.

Yao Lao muttered to himself,

"It shouldn't be. This is clearly Blood Coagulation Powder, so why is there an energy fluctuation?"

On the Dou Qi continent, each grade of pill has a specific way to identify it.

First-grade pill: Has a very faint medicinal scent, with certain healing and enhancement effects.

Second-grade pill: The medicinal scent is still faint, but the efficacy is significantly enhanced compared to first-grade pills.

Third-grade pill: The effects are even stronger than second-grade pills, and there are more varieties of pill effects. It is also more expensive.

Fourth-grade pill: The fragrance is rich, with energy fluctuations. The stronger the fragrance, the higher the quality of the pill.

But at this moment, Yao Lao was puzzled. The pill in his hand had a faint medicinal scent, indicating it was a first-grade pill, yet it had the energy fluctuation typical of a fourth-grade pill.

This energy was rather chaotic, containing both a powerful, fierce fiery thunder-like energy and a fresh, wood spirit energy that was subtle and easy to overlook if not examined closely.

Moreover, the fierce thunder-like energy seemed familiar; it was the same as Xiao Bai's crimson-colored lightning. Realizing this, Yao Lao was deeply shocked.

He hadn't believed that Xiao Bai could refine pills. He had thought that only specific elements could be used in pill refining, so after the incident at the Miteer Auction House, he had dismissed it from his mind.

This kid was underestimating alchemists. If any random attribute could refine pills, then alchemists wouldn't be so esteemed.

He had also planned to exchange something else with Xiao Bai for the Heavenly Flame, in case Xiao Bai regretted trading the eighth-grade Alchemist inheritance.

But now, seeing the pill in his hand—while it was indeed Blood Coagulation Powder, the fierce thunder-like energy was unmistakably present—Yao Lao couldn't help but ask,

"Xiao Bai kid, did you really refine this pill?"

Yao Lao's voice trembled slightly, his previous convictions shaken. It suddenly felt as if the world he knew had been turned upside down.

If thunder attribute Dou Qi could be used to refine pills, then would alchemists still be so prestigious?