The Way of The Dao

A clear liquid and a characteristic smell of the medicinal herb could be smelled in the air.

Mu Shuiruo was stunned to see how easily Ling Tian performed alchemy. Even Mu Shen, he was shocked to see what his brother Tian was doing.

"Because it increases the heat of the fire, that medicinal plant burns quickly along with the refined liquids you put aside..."

Ling Tian pointed out the liquids that were in the warm zone that kept the already refined liquids in optimal condition.

Ling Tian went on to explain: "Once the 5 minutes you said it took have passed, the medicinal plant will be properly purified, so you can mix it with the other refined liquids we set aside."

He proceeded to mix all the liquids gently, without any clumsiness, as if he had done this a thousand times.

Mu Shuiruo was still somewhat dazed as she tried to focus again on the elixir Ling Tian was finishing.

Ling Tian easily finished the elixir while he said to her with a smile: "See? It's not that difficult, you just have to understand the properties of each plant and know how to use the heat of the fire to your advantage."

Ling Tian put out the fire and collected the refined elixir in a clear porcelain bottle on the table. He then handed it to Mu Shuiruo.

Mu Shuiruo was puzzled when she held the elixir in her hands.

Was her big brother Ling Tian a Great Master Alchemist?

How could he easily make that elixir that even a Master of Alchemy is supposed to have difficulty making?

Is he from the alchemy association?

Mu Shen was equally astounded when he asked in an incredulous voice, "B-brother Tian, you are not by any chance part of the alchemy association?"

Ling Tian smiled ironically at his question as he answered: "You are wrong, brother Shen, I am not really from the alchemy association. I just have a little knowledge of alchemy, that's all."

Mu Shen nodded foolishly. He could not believe that Ling Tian had amazing knowledge and experience in alchemy.

Mu Shuiruo carefully observed the elixir in her hands, tasting the liquid slightly, when she suddenly screamed.

"High Grade Heavenly Elixir!"

"What!"

Mu Shen shouted when he heard what his sister said.

Ling Tian raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard what Mu Shuiruo said. He had heard a little about the classifications of elixirs based on color and consistency within them. Even the smell could also indicate their classification.

A normal elixir, or earthly elixir, was the most basic for martial artists. Its power gave advantages even to the martial artist of the Black rank.

The heavenly elixirs had great effectiveness from the martial artists of Heaven rank to the King rank.

Spiritual elixir is a very difficult thing to do. According to the alchemy association, 1 out of 10 attempts could arduously create the spiritual elixir, which is very helpful to the Emperor ranks or in the case of the Lord of the City, the Legend rank.

Ling Tian smiled helplessly when both siblings turned to see him.

Observing that Mu Shuiruo wanted to return the elixir with her delicate trembling hands, Ling Tian spoke: "Why don't you consume it instead, little Shuiruo? Your rank will definitely increase even to the Heaven rank at least."

Mu Shuiruo stood foolishly with her eyes wide open, consuming it herself? This precious, excellent, high-level heavenly elixir, would it be right for her to be the one to use it?

Mu Shen next to her also nodded and said to her: "Come on, little sister, you'll have more strength and you won't have to worry about any problems when neither of us are around."

Mu Shuiruo was hesitant to take this heavenly elixir, but when she saw Ling Tian's gentle, loving smile she finally accepted, "Thank you, Big Brother!" She said softly with a splendid and very beautiful smile.

Ling Tian nodded in appreciation when he said, "Come on, we'll keep practicing alchemy, maybe you can also make a heavenly elixir for me yourself."

Mu Shuiruo shook her head in acceptance of his request, with a slight blush and admiration in her eyes.

Mu Shen was a bit envious when he saw the interaction of the two, now they forget about him? He returned to continue training with his head down.

Ling Tian and Mu Shuiruo watched Mu Shen's behavior, and both could not release a giggles as they watched him walk back into his space.

Ling Tian continued to instruct Mu Shuiruo in many things. The making of elixirs was not so different from the way of the pill, with a good knowledge of medicinal herbs and proper handling in the order and control of fire, Mu Shuiruo could even make spiritual elixirs.

As time passed, Ling Tian continued to teach Mu Shuiruo in all that she had doubts.

Mu Shuiruo's admiration continued to grow with every advice and action Ling Tian taught her. Who is he really? Is he really a great master of alchemy? How much knowledge does he have?

At first, she was confused and perplexed about what was going on, but as time passed, her admiration grew for Ling Tian until she saw him as a great master of alchemy. She wondered if he could be someone important in the alchemy association.

Remembering Ling Tian's back as an impenetrable mountain that made her feel safe when he saved her from being beaten by Ming Fen, and then put his head in her lap, Mu Shuiruo could not help but blush completely. Her heart was pounding incessantly, and even more so, when she observed Ling Tian's serious expression as she watched him explain alchemy to her while he concentrated on refining the plants.

Her feelings inside were chaotic. She knew that her heart was beating fast when she saw Ling Tian and was close to him.

Her admiration and appreciation were a mess inside her heart, so she tried to put those feelings aside for a moment and focus on Ling Tian's class and teaching.

Still, she could not help but spend most of her time looking at Ling Tian's face. Her heart continued to beat madly all afternoon.

By nightfall, Ling Tian had finished teaching Mu Shuiruo a few things, while Mu Shen had also finished training.

Ling Tian got up and stretched out when he said, "I'll be out for a while, you needn't wait for me." He took a porcelain bottle containing a medicinal liquid he had made when he was teaching Mu Shuiruo.

Mu Shen was surprised: "Brother Tian, are you going out at this hour?"

Even Mu Shuiruo stared at Ling Tian, wanting him to explain where he would go.

Ling Tian smiled helplessly and said, "Mmm, I have to see someone, so it might take a while to get back. Don't worry, I'll be careful on the way".

Mu Shen nodded when he asked teasingly, "Don't tell me you're going on a date at this time of night, eh?"

Ling Tian raised his eyebrows when he flashed a faint smile in response. He was somewhat vague in explaining to them what he was going to do.

Mu Shen was slightly shocked to see Ling Tian's expression, it seemed he had been correct.

Mu Shuiruo was near Ling Tian and unconsciously raised her hand to pull on Ling Tian's robe, as if to ask him not to leave, but stopped halfway. Her heart felt somewhat restless and anxious, however.

Ling Tian nodded to the two siblings without noticing Mu Shuiruo's anxious expression when he left the house.

It was already night, so he had some unfinished business to attend to.