NOVPUBMei studied diligently, and after just one explanation, she memorized everything Ethen taught. Her astonishing memory left Ethen quite surprised.
However, concocting the Celestial Moon Elixir is far more complex than merely memorizing the method; there are numerous intricate details to consider.
Ethen meticulously explained all the critical and challenging aspects involved in making this elixir to Mei, covering everything thoroughly.
Through Ethen's detailed explanation, Mei gained deeper insights into the process of concocting the Celestial Moon Elixir.
Feeling enthusiastic, she was eager to try and make it immediately. However, she made a mistake as soon as she began.
"No worries, when adding the second ingredient, lower the temperature of the flame a bit," Ethen advised from the side.
"Got it," Mei nodded and tried again.
Yet, issues persisted. Ethen continued to provide guidance. Despite numerous attempts, over a dozen in fact, Mei continued to encounter failures.
Problems arose here or there throughout the process. Feeling embarrassed about her repeated mistakes, Mei was somewhat at a loss. Ethen realized that he would need to demonstrate the process himself.
"I'll show you how it's done now. Watch closely," Ethen said, taking his position in front of the alchemy cauldron.
Interestingly, this was his very first attempt at pharmaceutical preparation.
Yet, he was not unfamiliar with the process, for he had already mastered the "Beast Taming Alchemy" with 100% proficiency, thanks to the system's assistance.
The first time he tried, Ethen experienced a sense of familiarity, as if he had made this elixir thousands of times before.
Snap.
With a snap of his fingers, a flame appeared at Ethen's fingertips. This was a fire controlling skill he had learned from the secret manuals in the library of the Sky Piercing Black Eagle.
With a flick of his wrist, the flame leapt from his fingertips and ignited the alchemy cauldron effortlessly. This elegant fire lighting gesture amazed Mei.
Feeling a bit ashamed, Mei realized that compared to Ethen's graceful and fluid movements, her own attempts at igniting the cauldron seemed clumsy and awkward, much like a child taking its first wobbly steps, everything felt rough and slow.
From this simple act of lighting the fire, Mei could ascertain that Ethen was not only a theoretical master but also a giant in practical application.
Mei, with her extensive experience in pharmaceuticals, understood that such ease and grace could only be achieved through extensive practice and dedication. n𝚘𝚟pub.𝚌o𝚖
Once the flame had successfully ignited and the cauldron was preheated, Ethen began adding various ingredients into it.
His movements were precise and elegant, leaving Mei in awe. With the ingredients added, it was time for the crucial moment. Ethen began adjusting the temperature within the cauldron by controlling the size of the flame.
For a pharmacist, controlling the fire is both a fundamental and a critical skill. Among all the pharmacists Mei had ever known, her teacher,
Najib, had the best fire controlling ability.
Mei dreamt of possessing the formidable fire controlling abilities of her teacher. But at this moment, her perception was completely transformed. Ethen's fire control, even at just a glance, was significantly superior to
Najib's.
In fact, such a comparison seemed inadequate because, based on intuition alone, Mei could discern that their fire controlling skills were on completely different levels. Compared to Ethen, her teacher seemed utterly lacking.
"Wow, you're amazing," Mei couldn't help but exclaim in awe.
Hearing this, Ethen smiled slightly and proceeded to the next step: condensing the liquid. He controlled the flame with an exceptionally unique rhythm, making it fluctuate in size and intensity, with the aim of accelerating the condensation of the elixir. Under his series of intense yet precise maneuvers, the condensation process was swiftly completed.
Snap.
Ethen quickly extinguished the flame and opened the cauldron's lid. An extraordinarily unique composite aroma wafted from the cauldron.
This scent carried the coolness of the night and the crispness of the moon, exquisitely beautiful, representing the distinctive fragrance of the Celestial Moon Elixir.
"All right, bring a container over," Ethen instructed.
"Okay," Mei, brimming with excitement, immediately retrieved a small bottle from her belongings and handed it to Ethen.
Ethen carefully poured the pale green liquid into the small bottle.
"Take a look."
He then casually handed the small bottle to Mei.
Mei took the bottle and curiously sniffed it.
The scent of the Celestial Moon Elixir was incredibly pure; with just a whiff, it transported one to a moonlit night on a hillside, instantly relaxing the mind.
Moreover, the elixir's texture was pristine, and its concentration was perfectly balanced, without a flaw. At this moment, Mei's assessment of Ethen's pharmaceutical skills reached a new pinnacle.
She gazed at Ethen in admiration, thinking how handsome a man must be to craft such a perfect Celestial Moon Elixir...
"Ahem."
Noticing Mei's star struck expression, Ethen blushed slightly and cleared his throat. The sound brought Mei back to reality, and a light blush crept over her face.
Realizing her lapse in composure, she quickly tried to alleviate the awkwardness by sitting down in front of the alchemy cauldron to attempt the process once more.
From Ethen's recent demonstration, she had noticed many details she had previously overlooked, gaining significant insights from them.
Determined, she decided to try again to see if she could get closer to success. This time, the effect was indeed much better. Although it was still not completely successful, it was very close to being so.
Thus, Mei continued to experiment with the trial production. After each trial, Ethen would evaluate Mei's refining process. Then, Mei continued with the trials. Time passed...
Unknowingly, the night slipped away. For the members of the Black Eagle Tribe, the past night was undoubtedly a shocking one.
Their young leader, who they had been waiting in the tents, spent the entire night in a tent with a young man of the same age. This was certainly explosive news.
However, no one in the Black Eagle Tribe gossiped about it. They just observed silently, feeling astonished.
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