Chapter 262: Learning to make elixirs

Ye Changsheng carefully selected two of the best-looking Nine-Death Resurrection Fruits and carefully placed them into an exquisite jade box.

With this generous gift, he came to Yu Youzhong's residence.

However, when Ye Changsheng arrived, he found that there was already a long queue in front of Yu Youzhong's door.

It turned out that as a third-level high-grade alchemist, Yu Youzhong was visited by countless monks every day, asking for alchemy or asking questions.

Ye Changsheng knew that if he queued up step by step, he might have to wait several days to see Yu Youzhong.

Having an idea, Ye Changsheng decided to take a shortcut.

He directly handed the jade box containing the Nine-Death Resurrection Fruit to the monk who was guarding the door, and said sincerely: "Please tell Master Yu that I, Ye Changsheng, have something important to discuss with you. I hope you can be received by Master Yu."

The monk at the door took the jade box and opened it, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

He quickly nodded in agreement and walked quickly into the courtyard. After a while, the monk hurried out and said to Ye Changsheng: "Master Ye, I have a request from Master Yu."

Ye Changsheng felt happy, straightened his clothes, and followed the monk into the courtyard. After passing through an exquisite garden, they came to a spacious hall.

I saw an old man with gray hair and white beard sitting on the main seat. It was the famous Yu Youzhong.

Ye Changsheng stepped forward and saluted respectfully, saying: "Junior Ye Changsheng, I would like to pay my respects to the master."

Yu Youzhong smiled kindly and said: "My little friend, there is no need to be polite. The two Nine-Death Resurrection Fruits you sent are of excellent quality and just what I wanted. Tell me, what kind of elixir do you want?"

Ye Changsheng waved his hands quickly and said: "Master Yu has misunderstood. I didn't come here to ask for elixirs. To be honest, I am just an alchemy enthusiast, but I have recently encountered some difficulties in refining the barrier-breaking elixir. I heard from Master Yu. He has superb alchemy skills and came here to ask for advice.”

When Yu Youzhong heard this, a trace of surprise and appreciation flashed in his eyes. He looked at Ye Changsheng carefully, and then asked: "Oh? Then tell me, how is your alchemy situation now?"

Ye Changsheng truthfully told about his alchemy experience and the problems he encountered.

After Yu Youzhong listened, he thought for a moment and suddenly said: "In that case, you might as well attend classes with my disciples for a year. I think you have a good talent. If you practice diligently, you will definitely make a breakthrough."

Ye Changsheng was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly thanked him: "Thank you so much for your training, Master. I will definitely study hard and practice hard to live up to Master's expectations!"

Yu Youzhong waved his hand, signaling Ye Changsheng to stand up. The two chatted about other topics. Yu Youzhong sighed: "I was originally a casual cultivator. Just because my alchemy skills were pretty good, I was captured by the alliance and sent to the front line."

"Although it's just alchemy, the task is quite arduous. In addition, you also have to teach the disciples. It's really hard to do all the work."

Ye Changsheng heard the helplessness in Yu Youzhong's words and couldn't help but sympathize.

He remembered that he was exempted from the mission because he obtained the fourth-level battleship, and he was secretly grateful in his heart.

The more the two chatted, the more they became more and more congenial. They talked about everything from cultivation to life philosophy.

Before I knew it, night had fallen.

Only then did Ye Changsheng realize that it was too late and quickly stood up to leave.

When leaving, Yu Youzhong patted Ye Changsheng on the shoulder and said sincerely: "My little friend, you are talented and smart, and you are willing to study hard. You will become a great person in the future. Come to the class tomorrow, I will wait for you."

Ye Changsheng thanked him again and reluctantly left Yu Youzhong's residence.

As he walked home, his heart was filled with anticipation and excitement.

Early the next morning, Ye Changsheng couldn't wait to arrive at Yu Youzhong's cave.

He was both excited and nervous, not knowing what the next study session would be like.

When he walked into the hall of the cave, he found that several people were already waiting there. Yu Youzhong didn't have many disciples, only six or seven, most of whom were in the foundation-building stage. Ye Changsheng nodded to them and then found a seat to sit down.

After a while, Yu Youzhong walked in slowly.

Everyone immediately stood up and saluted. Yu Youzhong smiled and motioned for everyone to sit down, and then started today's class.

"Today, we are going to discuss the things you need to pay attention to when refining the second-level elixir."

Yu Youzhong's voice is steady and powerful, full of wisdom.

In the next few hours, Ye Changsheng listened attentively to the lecture, recording key points on the jade slips he carried with him from time to time.

Yu Youzhong explained in a profound and simple way, explaining many complex alchemy theories in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

Ye Changsheng was surprised to find that many concepts that he had previously found vague became clear under Yu Youzhong's explanation.

There are some skills that can only be understood but cannot be explained in words. Yu Youzhong uses vivid metaphors and practical examples to make everyone understand them quickly.

"I see!"

Ye Changsheng couldn't help but marvel in a low voice.

He felt that his knowledge of alchemy was growing rapidly, and many of the problems that had troubled him before were solved.

Halfway through the course, Yu Youzhong asked everyone to discuss a complex alchemy issue. Ye Changsheng actively participated and put forward his own opinions.

After hearing this, Yu Youzhong's eyes flashed with appreciation, and he affirmed and supplemented Ye Changsheng's answer.

The day's class ended quickly.

Other disciples left one after another, but Ye Changsheng stayed.

Yu Youzhong seemed to have expected it, and smiled and said to him: "Little friend Ye, I know you are particularly interested in the barrier-breaking pill. Come, let's talk alone."

Yu Youzhong took Ye Changsheng to a small alchemy room and began to explain in detail the various tips for refining the barrier-breaking pill.

From the selection of medicinal materials to the control of the heat, to the use of mental skills at critical moments, everything was discussed.

Ye Changsheng was fascinated by what he heard, and he wanted to engrave every word of Yu Youzhong in his mind.

"Thank you Master Yu for your careful guidance!"

Ye Changsheng said with sincere gratitude.

Yu Youzhong waved his hand and said with a smile: "You are a talented kid and willing to work hard, so I am naturally happy to teach you more."

Ye Changchang hesitated for a moment, then said: "Master Yu, I have encountered some difficulties in purchasing materials for refining the barrier-breaking pill recently. I wonder if the master has any suggestions?"

Yu Youzhong pondered for a moment, and suddenly laughed: "I understand, you haven't really integrated into the alchemy circle yet."

As he said, he took out a beautiful invitation from his arms and handed it to Ye Changsheng: "This is an invitation to the trade fair in the alchemy world, which is held every half a month. There, you can not only exchange many rare spiritual medicines, but also meet many spiritual medicine merchants, and even discuss matters of cooperative alchemy. When you are familiar with this circle, the second-level alchemy materials will not be a problem."

Ye Changsheng took the invitation, and couldn't let it go and stroked the exquisite patterns on it, and his heart was very excited.

He bowed deeply to Yu Youzhong: "Thank you Master Yu for your generous help, the junior is grateful!"