Chapter: The Temptation of Floodgate and the harsh truth The medicinal lecture hall was filled with the subtle fragrance of dried herbs and rare flowers. Tolisk took his usual seat near the back, keeping a low profile. His mentor, Elder Salorea, stood at the front, as elegant and poised as ever. Today, her emerald robe seemed to glow under the light, and her piercing green eyes swept across the room with a stern gaze. “Today, we will discuss the essence of pill refinement and how it correlates to cultivation progress,” she began, her voice smooth yet commanding. “To understand medicine in cultivation is to understand the art of balance and transformation. Pills can fortify, rejuvenate, heal, and even elevate one’s strength. But their power lies in precision, not just potency.” Tolisk le

