Immortality and Immortality: Liver Experience Begins in the Desert

On the spirit boat, Jiang Qiong and others found a busy restaurant, ordered sumptuous dishes, and raised their glasses to celebrate.

Amid the crisp sound of wine glasses clinking, the laughter of the four people echoed in the air, as if all the unhappiness had been left behind.

"Cheers to our good luck!"

Jiang Qiong raised his glass and spoke with a smile.

"Cheers!" Everyone responded in unison, and the wine glasses collided in the air, making a pleasant sound.

Amidst laughter and joy, everyone chatted and drank, and the mood was quite good.

As the night deepened, the lights from the restaurant shone on their faces, as if every possibility in the future was shining at this moment.

Jiang Qiong secretly swore in his heart that next time, he must seize the opportunity to win more wealth and glory.

Soon after, the spirit boat sailed into a wide harbor.

The spirit boat slowly approached the port, and the sails on the mast swayed gently in the cold wind.

Jiang Qiong stood at the bow of the ship. The port in front of her was busy with ships coming and going and the shouts of merchants hawking their wares one after another, like a lively symphony.

As the ship approached the shore, Jiang Qiong felt excited.

A new adventure is about to begin.

"Get ready to get off the boat!" Jiang Qiong shouted with an excited smile on her face.

The four of them smiled at each other, packed up their luggage, and walked quickly towards the side of the ship.

On the deck of the spirit boat, the cold wind was howling, mixed with the salty smell of sea water, bringing a hint of coolness.

After getting off the boat, they stepped onto the solid wooden plank road, the planks under their feet creaking slightly with their footsteps.

At the port, white snowflakes fell like feathers, gently covering the ground, adding a dreamy veil to this busy port.

Jiang Qiong looked up and saw heavy snow falling from the sky, as if petals were scattered by a fairy, instantly decorating the entire world with silver.

The four of them laughed and talked all the way as they walked towards the Jiang family.

"This snowy night looks beautiful!"

Li Chen exclaimed, a warm smile on his face.

He ran his fingers lightly across the falling snow, feeling the pure cold.

"Yeah, this kind of snow scene is not common."

Wang Xue also said excitedly.

In this white world, Jiang Qiong's mood became brighter.

He remembered the warmth of his home and his father's teachings, and secretly vowed in his heart to make the Jiang family more prosperous in this land.

After leaving the port, Jiang Qiong and others set foot on the path leading to the Jiang family.

On both sides of the path, the snow piled up into small hills. Occasionally, children would play in the snow, and their laughter echoed in the cold air, as if everything had become vivid and beautiful in this heavy snow.

Soon, they arrived at Jiang's house. The building of Jiang's house looked particularly solemn in the heavy snow, with thick snow covering the blue brick and white tile roof, and the icicles under the eaves sparkling in the light of the lamp.

In the yard, rows of plum trees stand quietly in the snow, and the plum blossoms on the branches look particularly beautiful against the backdrop of white snow.

"Come into the house quickly, don't let the cold wind freeze you!"

Jiang Qiong turned around and looked at everyone, then spoke with a smile.

The four of them walked into the Jiang family mansion one after another and were instantly surrounded by a warm atmosphere.

There are many incense burners placed in the courtyard. The fire in the burners is burning brightly, the warm flames are dancing, and emitting bursts of fragrance.

A warmth surged in Jiang Qiong's heart, as if all the fatigue and coldness were dispelled at this moment.

"What did you gain from this trip?"

Jiang Qiong's father received the news in advance and was waiting on the corridor at the door.

He looked at Jiang Qiong coming back and asked with a smile.

There was concern in his eyes, as if he wanted to know what his son had been going through during this period.

"Father, we met many interesting people on the Spirit Boat and saw many new things."

Jiang Qiong said excitedly.

"Very good, young people should have this kind of enthusiasm."

Jiang Qiong's father nodded, his eyes showing satisfaction, and slowly said: "As long as you keep working hard, your future will be even brighter."

As we talked, the snow fell heavier and heavier, as if the whole world was covered in white.

"Hurry up and prepare the guest rooms. Let Lu Feng, Li Chen and Jiang Xue settle down."

After chatting for a while, Jiang Qiong's father, the patriarch of the Jiang family, gave an order and the servants beside him immediately responded and left, waiting for the other three people, and walked quickly towards the depths of the mansion.

Jiang Qiong felt warm at heart when she saw her father being so decisive.

"Let's go, Qiong'er."

"I'll take you to see the Great Elder."

The patriarch of the Jiang family turned around and walked towards the main hall with Jiang Qiong.

The two walked along the bluestone path, crossed the courtyard, and entered the Jiang family's main hall.

The door of the main hall is exquisitely carved and makes a slight creaking sound when pushed open.

Walking into the hall, Jiang Qiong's eyes were instantly attracted by the scene before him.

The interior of the hall is spacious and bright, and the surrounding walls are covered with ancient calligraphy and paintings, in which the mountains and rivers complement each other and appear lifelike.

In the center of the hall stands a huge round rosewood table, covered with a red silk tablecloth. The tablecloth is dotted with several pots of exquisite flowers, emitting a faint fragrance.

Directly above the hall hangs a huge crystal chandelier. The light refracts through the crystal, casting brilliant rays that twinkle like stars.

Sitting on the main seat in the hall was a white-haired old man, who was the chief elder of the Jiang family.

He was wearing a white robe with silver plum blossoms embroidered on it.

His face is kind, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes are like the marks of time, revealing wisdom and kindness.

The Great Elder's gaze is like the deep waters of a lake, making people feel peaceful and warm.

"Qiong'er, come and meet the great elder." The head of the Jiang family smiled slightly and motioned Jiang Qiong to come forward.

"Greetings, Great Elder." Jiang Qiong bowed respectfully, his heart full of admiration for this elder of the family.

"Well, Qiong'er, I heard that you gained a lot from this trip."

The Jiang family elder nodded slightly, his voice gentle but powerful, and he slowly said: "Young man, remember, opportunities always come to those who are prepared."

"Yes, Great Elder, I will definitely keep it in mind."

Jiang Qiong's heart was filled with excitement, and he spoke respectfully.

"Come, sit down." The eldest elder of the Jiang family motioned Jiang Qiong to sit on a chair beside him, and looked at him gently, as if he was looking at a sapling that was growing vigorously.

"Did you encounter any interesting things when you went out this time?" The eldest elder of the Jiang family asked slowly, with concern in his tone.

Hearing this, Jiang Qiong said, "Great Elder, I met many interesting people during this trip, and had some novel experiences that are unforgettable."

The head of the Jiang family smiled slightly, feeling pleased with his son's growth. In his eyes, Jiang Qiong was gradually maturing and taking on the responsibilities of the family.

“Young people, you must learn to cherish the people around you and cherish every opportunity.” The eldest elder of the Jiang family said earnestly.

"I will, Great Elder." Jiang Qiong nodded solemnly.

Just then, there were slight footsteps outside the door, and the servants walked into the hall one after another, holding sumptuous dishes in their hands, and the aroma was fragrant.

The patriarch of the Jiang family and the eldest elder of the Jiang family looked at each other and smiled.

"Come on, let's have a meal together." The head of the Jiang family called out, and the atmosphere instantly became lively.

The dishes were served one by one, they were delicious and mouth-watering.

Jiang Qiong looked at the delicious food in front of her and felt extremely happy.

The three of them sat around a large round table, and the sumptuous dishes on the table were mouth-watering.

The steam rises and the aroma fills the air, as if awakening every dormant taste bud.

Jiang Qiong picked up a piece of braised pork. The meat was tender, shiny and melted in his mouth, making him exclaim in admiration.

“The craftsmanship at home is as outstanding as ever!”

Jiang Qiong said with a smile, a satisfied light in her eyes.

"I prepared this specially for you." The head of the Jiang family responded with a smile, his eyes full of pampering. His eyes wandered over his son's face, and he felt relieved to see that he was enjoying the meal.

Amid the laughter and joy, Jiang Qiong felt the warmth and happiness she had long missed.

His mood became brighter and brighter, as if all the fatigue and coldness were dispelled at this moment.

After the meal, everyone put down their chopsticks with satisfied smiles on their faces.

At this moment, the Jiang family's eldest elder smiled slightly, turned his gaze to Jiang Qiong, and said in a gentle but serious tone:
"Qiong'er, after eating and drinking, have you ever thought about practicing?"

Jiang Qiong was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "I have always wanted to go further and learn more about alchemy."

"Very good." The Great Elder nodded in approval and slowly said, "Alchemy requires not only talent, but also diligence and concentration. I would like to teach you some basic knowledge of alchemy. Are you willing?"

"I do!" Jiang Qiong answered without hesitation, with a desire to refine the elixir burning in her heart.

"Then follow me." The Great Elder smiled slightly, stood up and walked towards the alchemy room.

Jiang Qiong followed closely behind, her heart full of anticipation.

Walking out of the hall and onto the bluestone path, Jiang Qiong's heartbeat quickened. The alchemy room was a secret place of the Jiang family, and few people knew what was inside.

After passing through several doors, I finally arrived at a heavy wooden door.

The Great Elder gently pushed open the door, and Jiang Qiong was shocked by the scene before him.

The alchemy room was bright and spacious, with the walls covered with illustrations of various medicinal materials, which were so detailed that they seemed to be describing each medicinal material to him.

There are shelves in the room, on which various kinds of elixirs are neatly placed. They are colorful and emit a faint luster.

"These are the pills I have made over the years."

The elder pointed at the bottles and cans on the shelf, his eyes full of pride, and said respectfully:
"Each kind of elixir has its own unique effect, helping practitioners to increase their strength."

Jiang Qiong walked closer to the shelf and looked at the pills carefully.

The red pill was like a flame, emitting a warm aura;
The green elixir is like the fresh air in the forest, relaxing and refreshing.

"And this is the alchemy furnace." The great elder pointed to the alchemy furnace in the center of the room. The furnace body was carved from black stone and exuded an ancient atmosphere.

"The alchemy furnace is the core of alchemy. Only when you master it can you open the door to alchemy." The great elder said slowly.

Jiang Qiong looked at the alchemy furnace carefully and vowed to himself that he must study hard and master the skills of alchemy.

Seeing this, the Great Elder nodded with satisfaction and continued, "To make the elixir, we need to prepare various medicinal materials. Let's start with the basics. Do you know what medicinal materials they are?"

Jiang Qiong thought for a moment and replied, "I know some common medicinal herbs, such as Ganoderma lucidum, Baicao, and Zhuguo."

"Very good, you have a good grasp of the basics."

The elder smiled slightly and spoke softly, "Next, I will teach you how to select medicinal materials, prepare pill recipes, and the basic process of alchemy."

Jiang Qiong was full of anticipation and couldn't wait to start learning.

He listened carefully to the teachings of the great elder.

As time went by, Jiang Qiong gradually mastered the essentials of alchemy under the guidance of the Great Elder.

He learned how to process herbs, how to control the temperature, and even how to mix different herbs to achieve the best effect.

“Remember, alchemy is not just a technique, it’s also a state of mind.”

The Great Elder often reminded him and explained earnestly: "Only by maintaining inner peace can you refine the best elixir."

In this alchemy room filled with spiritual energy, Jiang Qiong's mind gradually settled down.

"Qiong'er, the process of refining the elixir is long, but as long as you persist, you will definitely achieve something."

The Great Elder's voice was as warm as a spring breeze, blowing through Jiang Qiong's heart.

"I will try my best!" Jiang Qiong nodded firmly.

The Great Elder smiled slightly, motioned Jiang Qiong to watch quietly at the side, and began to prepare the materials for alchemy.

"Today we are refining a 'Heart-Nourishing Pill', which is a pill that can calm the mind and enhance the spiritual energy of the cultivator."

The Great Elder spoke slowly, his voice low and magnetic.

He walked to the shelf and carefully selected the medicinal herbs.

Jiang Qiong held her breath and stared at the Great Elder's every move.

The great elder took out several kinds of medicinal herbs, namely Ganoderma lucidum, Baicao, Zhuguo and a handful of rare spiritual herbs.

Each medicinal herb has a unique aroma.

"The first step is to process the medicinal materials." The elder placed the Ganoderma lucidum on the table and gently stroked it with his fingers. In an instant, a layer of impurities on the surface of the Ganoderma lucidum was removed, revealing a bright red color.

Then, he used a knife to cut the Ganoderma lucidum into thin slices with light movements.

"When processing medicinal materials, you must maintain a peaceful state of mind to maximize the spiritual energy of the herbs." The great elder imparted his experience to Jiang Qiong while processing the herbs.

Jiang Qiong concentrated her attention and tried hard to understand the mystery.

"Next is the herbs." The Great Elder gently crushed the herbs, and green juice flowed out, emitting a fresh fragrance.

He mixed the juice with ganoderma slices and stirred it gently, as if he was blending two different lives.

"Then there's the red fruit." The great elder took out a bright red red fruit and squeezed it gently. The flesh was squeezed out and the bright fruit juice mixed with Ganoderma lucidum and herbs to form a unique color.

Jiang Qiong was secretly amazed.

"Finally, it's the spiritual herbs." The great elder gently placed the spiritual herbs into the medicinal materials. Jiang Qiong could feel a fresh breath instantly filling the entire alchemy room.

The Great Elder mixed all the herbs together and said softly, "This is the basis of the herbs we will refine today."

Next, the Great Elder walked towards the alchemy furnace and lit the fire.

The fire in the furnace ignited instantly, and the red flame danced in the furnace. (End of this chapter)