I can identify everything, but the level is increased by one

Cao Gang, main hall.

A middle-aged man sat in the master seat, burly, wearing only a single layer of clothing despite the freezing weather, revealing a scar that stretched across half of his chest, his face chiseled and incomparably stern.

This man was the current leader of the Cao Gang, Qian Yuehai.

"Gang Leader, this year, due to the impact of the cold wave, winter arrived early, and the Lin Yuan River was frozen overnight. We were caught off guard, and many ships with money and grain were frozen halfway, failing to complete transactions, resulting in heavy losses and financial strain. Should we reduce the year-end rewards to the gang members this year?"

Wu Tianliu, one of the Cao Gang's hall masters, stepped forward to report.

"No, the people below are all counting on the year-end money and grain to celebrate the New Year. It has always been the case in previous years. If we cut it this year, it will inevitably lead to unrest and cause trouble. Issue it as usual," Qian Yuehai shook his head.

Even though the Cao Gang has suffered significant losses due to the cold wave, saving a little can still last until the spring of next year. Once the Lin Yuan River thaws, they can recover. The top priority now is to maintain stability.

"Hmph, that kid Qian Guang clearly knows that the gang's situation hasn't been good lately, yet he still wants to fool around with an idler, spending a lot of money to buy medicinal herbs for alchemy? It's simply a waste!"

A fat man next to him crossed his arms and said coldly.

He was also a Cao Gang hall master, responsible for logistics and procurement, named Liu Xiong: "In my opinion, it's better to buy than to refine. Alchemist Li from the Li family refines elixirs that are both good and cheap. It's not like we can't afford them."

"Now look at what's happened, it's been two days, and there's been no progress at all. Thousands of taels of silver have already gone down the drain. If this money were used to buy elixirs from the Li family, I don't know how many bottles we could have bought."

"Hall Master Liu's words are wrong."

A thin man stood up, Deng Qian, the hall master of the Law Enforcement Hall.

He said with a smile: "Buying elixirs from others will always leave us at their mercy. It's good to be able to refine them ourselves, isn't it? Hall Master Liu, you shouldn't show off your own little thoughts, right?"

"However, even if we plan to refine elixirs ourselves, we still have to choose the right person. The alchemist Qian Guang found is young and inexperienced at first glance. It's better to find an old alchemist who is about to enter the ranks."

"I have a better candidate here."

Why is Li Yaoshi the only legitimate alchemist within eight hundred miles? One reason is that alchemy is indeed difficult, and ordinary people find it difficult to achieve even after spending most of their lives. Another reason is that alchemy consumes a lot of resources, which ordinary people cannot afford.

Therefore, an alchemist often needs the support of a force.

Like him, he has studied the art of alchemy for most of his life, and the theory is already memorized by heart. Because he lacks medicinal resources and lacks a lot of alchemy practice opportunities, he has not been able to enter the ranks until now.

But now it's different.

As long as he can latch onto the big ship of the Cao Gang, he can try and make mistakes with a large amount of alchemy, and he will definitely be able to successfully enter the ranks and become the second ninth-rank alchemist in Ping'an County, eight hundred miles around!

Qian Yuehai raised his eyebrows slightly.

Where did Deng Qian find this person? But he does seem to be much more reliable than the bastard he found. At least he looks old and has more experience. Maybe he can give it a try?

With the Lin Yuan River frozen, the Cao Gang has lost its biggest source of income. If he can really refine elixirs, he can also get involved in this violent industry to solve the current urgent needs.

But the next second, Qian Guang rushed into the main hall in a hurry.

"What are you doing, kid? Have you forgotten the gang rules to report first? This is the gang, not home. Or are you joining the Golden Pavilion and thinking your wings have hardened?"

Qian Yuehai stood up directly, veins popping on his forehead.

This kid has always been a headache for him. He is clearly the heir of the Cao Gang, destined to mingle with the boatmen and coolies below, but he insists on attaching himself to elegance and got the title of young master.

He directly distanced himself from the gang members below!

The only thing worth celebrating is that this kid has good martial arts talent. He also exposed the Golden Pavilion a few days ago, which saved him some worry. At least even if the Cao Gang declines in the future, he can still make a living.

"Okay, okay, Gang Leader Qian, your subordinate has something important to report."

Qian Guang said helplessly, addressing him by his position.

"What is it? You can't tell me that your alchemy has failed again, and you want to come to me for money to buy medicinal herbs, right? Let me tell you, no way. After failing so many times, I might as well ask this Alchemist Wu to refine elixirs."

Qian Yuehai frowned and said.

"Alchemist Wu?"

Qian Guang looked at Wu Qingyuan next to him with a subtle expression and slowly said: "Then it seems that this Alchemist Wu is late, because the Qi Cultivation Pill has already been successfully refined, right here."

He took out a wooden box from his arms and opened it. A silver elixir appeared in everyone's eyes. With a gentle breeze, the fragrance of the elixir permeated every corner of the entire main hall.

"What!"

Wu Qingyuan exclaimed first and hurried over.

But after taking a look, he fell silent.

Deng Qian next to him frowned slightly and said: "Alchemist Wu, what's wrong? Is it fake? Or did you go and buy the Qi Cultivation Pill from the Li family to pretend that it was refined by yourself?"

"Neither."

After a long time, Wu Qingyuan shook his head.

"Because that old thing, Alchemist Li, can't refine such a good elixir! The elixir is silver and moist, and the fragrance fills the room. It's already a top-grade product!"

His throat was dry as he explained.

As soon as these words came out, the hall fell silent.

Inside the alchemy room.

Su Han held another Qi Cultivation Pill, examining it carefully.

In the end, he is still not skilled enough, and the progress is insufficient. Even if he refines the Qi Cultivation Pill, the output is still not high. Only two pills were refined. Fortunately, thanks to the Water-Fire Alchemy Technique, the quality is top-grade.

Information appeared before his eyes:

"Top-grade Qi Cultivation Pill, can strengthen the foundation and cultivate the vitality, and temper the Qi and blood. It has been refined by a special technique, and 99.9% of the pill poison has been removed. The medicinal properties have been greatly increased, and it also has a trace of the mystery of water and fire."

There is still one upgrade opportunity today.

With a thought, he began to upgrade.

[Water-Fire Yuan Pill: A spiritual pill containing the essence of water and fire. Taking it can strengthen the foundation and cultivate the vitality. It can be integrated into the body's Qi and blood to temper the bones and muscles of the whole body. Long-term use can enlighten the mystery of water and fire and comprehend supernatural powers.]

Looking at the description, not bad.

Su Han's eyes lit up, and without hesitation, he swallowed it. The elixir quickly melted, and a violent warm current and a gentle chill appeared in his body, intertwined, traveling throughout his body, tempering the Qi and blood wherever it passed, making it condensed and sublimated.

The Muscle Training Realm emphasizes that blood should be like mercury and muscles like jade.

These two achievements can stump 90% of martial artists.

Many martial artists fail to achieve them when they are old and their Qi and blood decline.

But now, he has only eaten one Water-Fire Yuan Pill. Under the tempering of the essence of water and fire, the Qi and blood around his body have a gradual tendency to condense into mercury and go a step further.

As expected of a spiritual pill!