Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2115: Only a Drop Needed

"Nonsense, everyone makes pills this way. Even the most accomplished alchemy masters within the Holy See follow this procedure, and you dare to question the alchemy method?" Dennis exclaimed indignantly upon hearing Ye Haochuan's words.

"I am unaware of the alchemy practices employed by the Holy See; all I know is that your method is utterly subpar!" Ye Haochuan retorted with unvarnished honesty.

"You..."

Dennis was on the verge of further vitriol but was cut short by the director's inquiry.

"Do you possess knowledge of alchemy?"

"I have a rudimentary understanding!" Ye Haochuan replied with a light chuckle.

His intention was not to overshadow Dennis nor to boast. It was simply imperative to prevent Dennis from continuing his flawed process.

The Ice Jade Kirin and Yinfeng had already been somewhat depleted by their previous exertions. Should Dennis falter a few more times, these spiritual beasts might face mortal peril.

Moreover, observing the director's evident hesitation at this juncture, Ye Haochuan surmised that their chances of success, if they continued in this vein, were exceedingly slim.

Rather than passively await further complications, Ye Haochuan chose to act proactively. Should his alchemy prove successful, the director might even take his contribution into account and relieve him of the obligation to marry Pan Muxiang.

"You claim only a 'rudimentary understanding' yet boldly voice your opinions here? Truly, you overestimate yourself. Step aside. If you jeopardize our crucial undertaking, can you bear the responsibility?" Dennis sneered.

"Idiot, have you no concept of humility?" Ye Haochuan shot back, his patience thinning. "Even with my limited knowledge, I am still superior to you, wouldn't you agree?"

"You..." Dennis's eyes blazed with fury.

"What is it? Just because you are incapable, does that mean everyone else is as well?" Ye Haochuan stated with conviction.

Ye Haochuan felt a surge of annoyance towards Dennis, primarily due to the significant waste of the precious blood essence from the Ice Jade Kirin and Yinfeng.

Dennis's face turned a deep crimson. No matter how he attempted to justify himself, the undeniable fact of his failed alchemy attempts remained.

"Very well, then. If you are as competent as you claim, proceed. Cease your empty boasts. I wish to witness how you concoct this pill!" Dennis finally conceded, uttering a resentful remark before stepping aside in a huff.

"Ye Haochuan, would you be willing to attempt the refinement?" The director regarded Ye Haochuan with a flicker of anticipation.

He had meticulously observed Dennis's entire alchemy process. With his discerning insight, how could he fail to perceive that Dennis was a considerable distance from achieving success?

Previously, there had been no alternative but to permit Dennis's continued attempts. Now, with Ye Haochuan's presence, the director did not hesitate to set Dennis aside.

"Certainly!" Ye Haochuan readily agreed. "However, you will need to furnish me with the pill recipe first."

"Naturally!" The director smiled and handed over a scroll fashioned from light yellow silk. "However, the script inscribed upon it differs from the common contemporary characters. I wonder if you can decipher it?"

Ye Haochuan accepted the silk scroll, cast a brief glance upon it, and promptly let out a laugh.

"Is this not written in Classical Chinese? If it were in English, I might struggle with some nuances, but these characters seem perfectly suited for my comprehension!"

Internally, Ye Haochuan rejoiced as he meticulously reviewed the recipe.

It became abundantly clear that this particular pill originated from the legacy of an immortal clan. Dennis had evidently attempted its refinement based on a flawed, possibly partially translated, rendition. Consequently, there were significant errors in the prescribed dosages and the nomenclature of the medicinal ingredients.

Ye Haochuan cross-referenced the ingredients provided by the director and discovered that one crucial component had been erroneously substituted with an inferior alternative. Fortunately, the concoction had not reached successful completion; otherwise, anyone who ingested it could have faced grave danger.

The onlookers remained silent, their gazes fixed upon Ye Haochuan. Dennis and a select few clearly anticipated his failure, while the majority were filled with curiosity regarding his potential proficiency in alchemy.

Having fully grasped the nuances of the pill recipe, Ye Haochuan retrieved his unadorned pill furnace.

This particular furnace had been a gift bestowed upon him by Ming Lang in days past. Even now, Ye Haochuan remained uncertain of its precise grade; it merely radiated an aura of profound mystery.

Having been utilized for countless pill refinements, the moment it was brought forth, a rich, alluring aroma permeated the air. This, coupled with the furnace's exquisite craftsmanship and the intricately carved depictions of Holy Beasts, presented a spectacle far surpassing the crudeness of Dennis's own vessel.

In stark contrast, Dennis's rudimentary pot appeared akin to the accouterments of a beggar.

Dennis, noticing this striking disparity, experienced a prolonged period of fluctuating pallor and flush before managing to utter, "Showy, perhaps, but utterly impractical!"

Ye Haochuan paid him no mind, expertly arranging the necessary ingredients within the pill furnace. Subsequently, the Purple Lotus Spirit Flame was summoned, applying heat to the furnace with uniform precision.

The extraction of Spirit Charm and the subsequent Condensation Liquid refinement proceeded seamlessly, culminating in the critical stage of solidifying the pill.

The opulent fragrance had already begun to waft through the surroundings, captivating and astonishing those who had previously been repulsed by Dennis's foul-smelling attempts.

Never before had they grasped that the art of alchemy wasn't merely a pungent affair; it could be so overpoweringly aromatic.

Within the crucible, the moisture from the blended concoction was swiftly vanishing. With bated breath, Ye Haochuan meticulously observed every minute alteration in the pill.

Abruptly, Ye Haochuan lifted the lid and gave a quiet command: "Essential Blood!"

The Ice Jade Kirin and Yinfeng didn't dare to delay, swiftly yielding their vital fluids.

Just as they began to extract a single drop, Ye Haochuan intervened: "A single drop is sufficient!"

"Merely one drop? Dennis utilized no less than three or four moments ago!" the onlookers exclaimed in astonishment.

"Will employing just a single drop not diminish its efficacy?" a voice piped up with doubt.

"He employed four drops, yet three and a half were squandered during the process. I employ one, and by the conclusion, it remains as one. So, tell me, do you truly believe the effectiveness will be compromised?" Ye Haochuan retorted, not bothering to turn his head.

Even as he spoke, his hands remained in constant motion.

At this juncture, the blended liquid had reached a semi-solid state, and the essence from the two types of essential blood immediately enveloped it.

In the subsequent instant, the lid descended once more. The entire procedure of opening the lid lasted a mere five seconds, and not a whisper of pill aroma escaped.

Following the addition of the essential blood, the mixture churned, but under Ye Haochuan's resolute command, it was swiftly pacified and completely integrated with the pill liquid.

The subsequent stages of solidifying the pill and enacting the Elixir Concocting Art unfolded entirely under Ye Haochuan's masterful direction.

The technique for forging the Twin Dragons Binding Gold Pill was, in reality, not exceedingly complex; the true hurdle lay in acquiring the dragon essential blood.

Before long, Ye Haochuan concluded the process and lifted the lid. Instantly, an intoxicating fragrance permeated the air for ten miles.

"Did... did it succeed?" Even the seasoned director found himself momentarily speechless.

Six perfectly spaced, reddish-brown pills rested serenely within the crucible. Each pill bore two Kirin-like patterns facing inwards, appearing as if locked in a silent challenge or engaged in amicable conversation.

A mere two of the six pills displayed faint cracks; the remainder were flawlessly intact, all seemingly of the Spirit Level.

As for Dennis, he nearly gnawed through his own tongue, yearning for the ground to swallow him whole in his utter humiliation!