At this moment, Chai Er saw Ding Fan's actions and couldn't help but open her mouth wide in shock, her face filled with disbelief. She couldn't understand what exactly Ding Fan's Arctic Chill was, looking at him with curiosity...

Wu Qianwen was also somewhat dazed at this time, clearly unable to grasp what Ding Fan was doing, and similarly looked at him with confusion. Her heart was full of shock. Could Ding Lin really be an Alchemist? Wu Qianwen found herself surprised, knowing full well what being an Alchemist means in the Cultivation World?

But even if he was an Alchemist, he must be a rather low-level one, given his youth. It's well known that not everyone can become an Alchemist. Although Alchemists hold high status in the Cultivation World, those at a relatively basic level still couldn't attract her. Wu Qianwen knew, despite her not-so-high cultivation, her beauty was outstanding. Clearly, the man she marries in the future must be a prominent figure, definitely not just an ordinary Alchemist...

At this moment, Ding Fan wasn't concerned with the reactions of those around him, focusing solely on purifying the Spirit Communicating Herb with Arctic Chill. This was his first attempt, and whether he could succeed, Ding Fan was uncertain. However, Ding Fan felt 80% confident, something that had previously seemed a mere fantasy. Due to having the Frost Toad, Ding Fan possessed the Arctic Chill.

Previously, Ding Fan had occasionally wondered whether Arctic Chill could be used in Alchemy. He even entertained this notion because Arctic Chill can instantly freeze ordinary plants, potentially preserving Spiritual Materials longer than conventional preservation methods. Additionally, materials refined with Arctic Chill might occasionally prevent some medicinal properties from evaporating into thin air.

Thus, Ding Fan boldly considered if using Arctic Chill in purification would yield better results than ordinary methods. He planned to attempt it this time.

Soon, the Spirit Communicating Herb suspended in his palm was enveloped in a layer of thin ice. Then, Ding Fan slowly infused Divine Vigor into Arctic Chill. With a slight exertion, a mixture of Divine Vigor and Arctic Chill transformed into something resembling a flame. The strange flame continued to scorch the icy herb.

However, what's peculiar is that the icy surface of the herb did not melt in the slightest, only visible on its surface as wisps of mist slowly seeped out. Before long, a peculiar smell wafted from the mist.

Upon smelling it, Ding Fan nodded secretly, identifying, just by the scent, that the mist seeping from the ice was the herb's impurities. It was evident Ding Fan's purification method was halfway successful, and he couldn't help but feel slightly proud. This was his first time conducting such an experiment using Arctic Chill to purify Spiritual Materials.

This was something no Alchemist in the Cultivation World dared attempt, let alone imagine, yet Ding Fan succeeded!

At this moment, Long Ren saw the mist emerging from the icy Spirit Herb, feeling a tinge of eeriness. He had never seen such bizarre alchemy methods, even though he couldn't comprehend what the slightly scented mist was. He watched Ding Fan with tension and curiosity, then turned to the Elder beside him, asking:

"Elder Xi, what exactly is the opponent doing, can you tell? And what on earth is that mist?"

Upon hearing the young man's question, Elder Xi shifted his gaze from Ding Fan to Long Ren, then slightly bowed, respectfully replying:

"I am not very proficient with Medicine Pills, but I speculate he is purifying the Spirit Communicating Herb, with the mist being the herb's impurities. Although I am not a skilled Alchemist, I can discern the smell of the mist as that of the herb's impurities."

Upon hearing Elder Xi's words, Long Ren's heart was struck; although he was not an Alchemist, he had seen many Alchemists, even Grade Nine Alchemists whom he often encountered. But Long Ren had never seen anyone use such potent Arctic Chill to purify Spiritual Materials. The opponent seemed to have succeeded, as the herb's impurities had been extracted.

Long Ren couldn't help but feel greatly shocked. He now believed Tian Qi's words, clearly understanding the opponent was not an ordinary person, perhaps even something a Grade Nine Alchemist couldn't achieve. It was simply unbelievable!

Long Ren, not entirely sure, continued asking the Elder:

"Elder Xi, you've known quite a few Grade Nine alchemists, but have you ever seen anyone who can purify spiritual materials in this way?"

"I've never seen it in my entire life, and I believe my old friends cannot achieve this either!"

Elder Xi's heart was clearly unsettled as he spoke, and this was the first time in nearly a hundred years that Ding Fan had encountered something like this. How could he not be shocked! He began to somewhat believe Tian Qi's words, considering that Ding Lin's ability to purify spiritual materials to this extent was enough to prove that he was beyond the reach of ordinary alchemists. After all, Ding Fan's method of purifying spiritual materials was something that even those Grade Nine alchemists would find difficult to accomplish.

The elder believed that those Grade Nine alchemists might not have the Arctic Chill like Ding Lin, and even if they did, it would still be challenging to achieve Ding Lin's results. The elder knew that achieving this required extremely strong Divine Sense. The elder even believed that, for those Grade Nine alchemists, purifying spiritual materials in the palm of their hand wasn't easy, and for ordinary alchemists, it would be an immense challenge.

Long Ren was shocked by Elder Xi's words. He couldn't imagine that Ding Lin's techniques were something even those Grade Nine alchemists might not achieve. It was simply unbelievable! After all, he looked to be about the same age as Long Ren, yet he could achieve this, which was simply incredible!

At this moment, Tian Qi was also clearly taken aback by Ding Fan's methods, filled with amazement. Although he had seen many strange and uncommon occurrences, this was beyond anything he had ever seen. The wonders he had witnessed couldn't compare to this scene in front of him. He realized that the oddities he had experienced were nothing compared to Ding Fan.

For any cultivator, Ding Lin's capabilities were simply astonishing. Regardless of how much Tian Qi had seen, Ding Fan constantly broadened his horizons, showing him that this world held countless unbelievable things. He believed that even for things most cultivators couldn't imagine or achieve, Ding Fan would make them possible, even miraculously so.

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Soon, under Ding Fan's observation, the ice body of the Spirit Communicating Herb expelled most of its impurities. The mist of impurities in the ice had also decreased significantly. In a short while, the Spirit Communicating Herb within was condensed significantly, from its original size of several dozen centimeters to less than ten centimeters. Ding Fan then gradually withdrew the Arctic Chill from his hand.

Once Ding Fan retracted the Arctic Chill, everyone let out a sigh of relief. It was no longer as cold as before, especially for Chai Er and Wu Qianwen. Although Ding Fan only released the Arctic Chill in his palm, they, as Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, felt extremely cold, and had to use True Qi to resist the chill.

Now that Ding Fan had retracted the Arctic Chill, they felt much better. They were truly shocked, unable to believe that Ding Fan's Arctic Chill was so formidable.

After Ding Fan withdrew the Arctic Chill, the ice body around the Spirit Communicating Herb began to melt. Ding Fan used Divine Vigor to channel energy to the herb, and in an instant, the Arctic Chill dissipated, allowing the purified Spirit Communicating Herb to fall into Ding Fan's hand. Examining the herb, Ding Fan nodded, feeling a tinge of satisfaction.

Evidently, the purification level of this Spirit Communicating Herb was more than sufficient for the refinement of Supreme Quality Medicine Pills. This was Ding Fan's first attempt, and it was a direct success. Ding Fan was overjoyed, knowing that using Arctic Chill to purify spiritual materials produced better results than ordinary refinement methods. Furthermore, the subsequent pill refinement process would be much easier, with a significantly increased success rate for Supreme Quality Medicine Pills.

Seeing the Spirit Communicating Herb in Ding Fan's hand, Elder Xi was deeply shocked. Although not proficient in alchemy, he realized that the purification level was far superior to conventional methods, making a significant impact in even the smallest refinement step. Such a leap was crucial for the pill refinement process, potentially yielding medicine pills far superior to those made with standard techniques.

When Long Ren saw the purified Spirit Communicating Herb, he was also deeply shocked. Despite his limited knowledge of alchemy, he could easily tell that this herb was far superior to those purified by ordinary methods—it was simply extraordinary!

Even without deep alchemy expertise, Long Ren knew that using Ding Fan's method to purify spiritual materials was incredibly impressive. Elder Xi had said he had never seen a Grade Nine alchemist accomplish this. It was utterly astounding! Long Ren now completely believed Tian Qi's words. Despite his youthful appearance, Ding Fan's alchemy level seemed to surpass even that of Grade Nine alchemists!