However, merely possessing a soul with both fire and wood attributes still does not make one a true alchemist, because there is another essential requirement for alchemists that is equally indispensable: soul perception! Also known as soul shaping ability!

The three most important conditions for refining pills: materials, fire source, and soul perception!

Materials, of course, refer to all kinds of rare treasures of heaven and earth. After all, alchemists are not gods—without top-quality materials, even the most skillful cannot cook without rice. So, good materials are extremely important!

The fire source refers to the flame needed during alchemy. Ordinary fire cannot be used to refine pills; instead, one must use a Dou Qi flame catalyzed by fire attribute Dou Qi. Of course, the world is filled with all kinds of heavenly flames, and some powerful alchemists will use these instead. Using such heavenly flames not only greatly increases the success rate, but also makes the pills produced much more potent and effective than those refined with ordinary Dou Qi flames!

Since alchemy is a lengthy process that consumes a great deal of Dou Qi, every outstanding alchemist is, in fact, also a powerful flame Dou Qi practitioner!

The final condition is soul perception!

During alchemy, controlling the intensity of the flame is of utmost importance. Sometimes, if the heat is just a bit too high, the entire batch of pills will turn to ashes, causing all previous efforts to be wasted. Therefore, mastering the control of the flame is something every alchemist must learn. However, to do this well, one must possess a strong soul perception. Without this, no matter how well you do the first two steps, it will all be in vain!

Under such harsh conditions, those qualified to become alchemists are naturally as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. With so few alchemists, those miraculous pills are even rarer. Rarity increases value, and thus, the status of alchemists has become so exalted that it is almost abnormal.

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In the main hall, as the three elders exclaimed in surprise, the eyes of the young men and women inside widened sharply, and pairs of burning gazes were fixed intently on the jade box in Ethan Harris's hand.

Sitting beside her father, Grace Bennett lightly licked her rosy lips with her tender pink tongue, her eyes unblinking as she stared at the jade box...

"Hehe, this pill was personally refined by our sect's honorary elder, Samuel Green. I believe everyone here has heard of his esteemed name, haven't you?" Looking at the three elders' loss of composure, Ethan Harris couldn't help but feel a bit proud, and said with a smile.

"This pill actually comes from the hands of the Pill King Samuel Green?" Upon hearing this, the three elders were visibly moved.

The Pill King Samuel Green holds tremendous influence in the Jia Ma Empire. His alchemy skills are mysterious and unfathomable, and countless powerful people wish to curry favor with him, but have no way to do so.

Not only is Samuel Green's alchemy extraordinary, but his own strength has long since reached the rank of Dou Wang, making him one of the top ten powerhouses in the Jia Ma Empire.

A pill like the Qi Gathering Powder coming from such a person would surely be worth several times more.

The three elders beamed with joy as they gazed at the Qi Gathering Powder in the jade box. If the family obtained this pill, they might be able to produce another young Dou Qi practitioner.

Just as the three elders were pondering how to get the pill for their own grandsons, a young man's calm voice, tinged with suppressed anger, suddenly rang out in the hall.

"Mr. Ethan Harris, you should take the pill back. As for today's matter, we may not agree to it!"

The hall fell silent in an instant, and all eyes turned abruptly to Adam Bennett, who had raised his handsome face in the corner.

"Adam Bennett, who gave you the right to speak here? Shut up!" With a darkened face, one of the elders shouted angrily.

"Adam Bennett, step back. I know you're upset, but we will handle things here!" Another elder, who was a bit older, also spoke calmly.

"Three elders, if today the one being rejected was your own son or grandson, would you still say the same?" Adam Bennett slowly stood up, a mocking smile on his lips as he asked. The elders' disdain for him was obvious, so he saw no need to act meek in front of them.

"You..." At these words, the three elders were momentarily speechless. The third elder, who had a bad temper, glared and began to gather Dou Qi around himself.

"Three elders, Adam Bennett is not wrong. He is the one involved in this matter, so you shouldn't interfere." The girl's clear and gentle voice sounded calmly in the hall.

Hearing the girl's soft words, the three elders immediately lost their momentum. They exchanged helpless glances and then nodded.

Looking at the dispirited elders, Adam Bennett turned his head and gazed deeply at the smiling Emily Bennett. Just what is your identity, girl? How can you make the three elders so wary...

Suppressing his doubts, Adam Bennett strode forward, first bowing respectfully to William Bennett, then turning to face Olivia Foster. He took a deep breath and calmly asked, "Miss Nalan, may I ask, regarding today's annulment, did Old Master Nalan give his consent?"