Cultivation is just so scientific!

"Elder Su, may I ask who crafted this Spiritual Tea?" A cultivator with a fondness for fine tea voiced the inquiry many were curious about.

Such skill to brew Second Grade Spirit Tea with a flavor not inferior to Third Grade Spirit Tea, although the Spiritual Energy it contained was significantly less than that of the Third Grade, made it splendid for daily consumption and ordinary hospitality.

"This was crafted by Shiming during his leisure time!" Elder Su knew what was on the mind of the cultivator who asked and responded with a smile.

His answer quelled the questioner's interest, and the other curious cultivators likewise refrained from further inquiries.

Did they expect to ask an Alchemy Master to craft tea for them?

If such an opportunity arose, it would be better to request Li Shiming to refine pills instead.

Indeed, prompting Li Shiming to make tea would cost more than simply brewing Third Grade Spirit Tea directly.

The cultivators shifted their conversation, laughing and sharing various amusing tales and secrets. With Elder Su and Elder Ma steering the discussion, the atmosphere remained vibrant throughout.

Three two-hour periods passed, and Li Shiming had not yet emerged, which led some cultivators to glance toward the direction of his cave dwelling.

They harbored doubts whether something had gone wrong, considering Li Shiming had only recently become an Alchemy Master, and this showcase might have resulted in a mishap.

But doubt as they might, no one voiced their concerns.

When four two-hour periods had elapsed, a cultivator could no longer restrain himself and looked to Elder Ma.

As Li Shiming's mentor in Alchemy and himself an Alchemy Master, Elder Ma was well aware of Li Shiming's alchemic abilities.

"I wonder what Third-grade Spirit Pills Shiming is refining. It seems to be a complex one, hence the longer duration," said Elder Ma, who did not worry at all about Li Shiming failing. As long as the task was within Li Shiming's capabilities, his skill had already surpassed his own.

As Elder Ma spoke, the Formation surrounding the cave dwelling was activated.

Li Shiming appeared somewhat fatigued as he stepped out, the continuous four two-hour sessions of pill refining having taken a toll on his spirit.

Yet, his face wore a smile, and in his hand, he held a jade bottle.

The nearly hundred Golden Core cultivators, along with other guests, all focused their gaze on the jade bottle he was holding.

"This time, I refined the Mountain-breaking Pills for my senior sister, and luckily produced three!" Li Shiming announced as he presented the jade bottle to Elder Ma.

Three pills indicated a full yield, a most impressive result.

Elder Ma took the jade bottle with a smile, opened it, and his divine thought swept inside, revealing an expectant look on his face.

"Keep one for yourself, and give the rest to Ye Jingxian!" Elder Ma said as he took out one 'Mountain-breaking Pill' and placed it into another jade bottle.

During this process, the guests witnessed the green aura on the pills, signaling high-level 'Mountain-breaking Pills.'

"Jingxian, come to collect the Spirit Pills!" Elder Su said with a smile to Ye Jingxian, who stood at a distance.

"Yes, Master!" Ye Jingxian stepped forward, first bowing to Elder Su, before approaching Elder Ma to take the jade bottle.

Opening the bottle, her face brightened with excitement.

"Junior brother, if senior sister successfully forms her Golden Core, I must properly thank you!" She loudly expressed her gratitude to Li Shiming with a bow.

"Jingxian, show the Spirit Pills to everyone present!" Elder Su reminded from the side.

Ye Jingxian took out the two high-level 'Mountain-breaking Pills' with their verdant aura from the jade bottle, displaying them briefly before quickly putting them away.

Such Spirit Pills shouldn't be exposed too long in the open air, as it would cause the spirit within them to dissipate, affecting their efficacy.

"Senior sister, there are three more types of Spirit Pills that will be delivered in a few days!" Li Shiming said with a smile.

Thinking that since he was to refine Spirit Pills anyway, making 'Turtle Marrow Essence Boosting Pills' seemed rather dull, so he opted for 'Mountain-breaking Pills,' which also reflected his confidence in his Alchemy skills.

Of course, his ability to maintain such a consistent level of quality was contingent upon performing the refining process in the space of his special workshop.

Although the display of the three 'Mountain-breaking Pills' was brief, all the Golden Core cultivators were able to discern their quality.

The three high-level 'Mountain-breaking Pills' still radiating the warmth of freshness were clearly just refined, and within the category of basic Third Grade Spirit Pills, 'Mountain-breaking Pills' were considered somewhat challenging. Shiming's success in producing three high-level pills in four two-hour periods sustained his rate of pill production and quality, akin to when he was a high-level Alchemist.

This led all the cultivators present to feel that their visit was not in vain. Had it not been for the impropriety of discussing Alchemy on such an occasion, many among the Golden Core cultivators would have been eager to make requests to Li Shiming right then.

Following this, numerous Golden Core cultivators approached Li Shiming for conversation. Although they had met him earlier during the welcome, Li Shiming's current performance warranted their increased regard.

Some Golden Core cultivators were already regretting that their congratulatory gifts had been too meager; had they known about Li Shiming's level of performance beforehand, they would have certainly gifted more generously.

"The decision made within the temple was correct!" Zhi Ming Arhat conveyed to Zhi Kong Arhat using a soul transmission.

Zhi Ming Arhat had once encountered Li Shiming, but he mistook him for having stealthily departed, caught by Li Shiming's strategy.

Zhi Ming Arhat represented a faction in Qianye Temple that always argued for a strict approach regarding matters related to Li Shiming, but today he had a change of heart.

To be an enemy of an Alchemy Master with such skill was not a rational act.

If Li Shiming were to become a Golden Core cultivator, by the time he reached the Late-stage Golden Core, even Nascent Soul Cultivators might come seeking his refinement services.