Chapter 29: Insights from Alchemy, The Debut of the Manor-Refining Pill!

"Lu Yuanwu escorted you back, and as you observed his serene countenance, you comprehended that the shocking scenes witnessed earlier might be a daily occurrence."

Aware of your limited capabilities, you knew your task was primarily the refined crafting of more Fasting-Opening Pills to aid these warriors in their battles.

Wholeheartedly immersed in the refinement of Fasting-Opening Pills, your skill in crafting them grew increasingly refined.

After half a year, you were able to craft eighty Fasting-Opening Pills daily.

In the fourteenth year, one day, Lu Yuanwu approached you and conveyed that it was time to depart from the Monster-Sealing Pass.

Your mind grasped the situation, but although you opened your mouth, no words escaped.

Following a small group of professionals, you departed from the Monster-Sealing Pass, realizing its fall and the inevitable invasion of the mortal world by otherworldly beings.

Returning to Jingdu, you continued your diligent study of alchemy.

Attempting to craft the Manor-Refining Pill, unsurprisingly, you failed, yet you did not surrender.

In the fifteenth year, one day, after countless failures, you finally succeeded in crafting a completed Manor-Refining Pill.

Overwhelmed with joy, you cautiously ingested the pill.

Your entire being surged with qi and blood; every inch of your meridians, organs, and skin seemed to ache... Boom! You exploded on the spot.

You died!

The simulation concluded!

You may choose two rewards from the following options: "Fortunate Streak (Talent)" for 10,000 energy points, "Perfect Bone Forging (Cultivation)" for 11,000 energy points, or "Elemental Fire Alchemy Insights (Enlightenment)" for 130,000 energy points.

Su Xing remained stunned for a while after returning from this simulation. Finally comprehending the significance of the Monster-Sealing Pass, he understood why, fifteen years later, the colossal beast would descend upon the mortal world, annihilating humanity.

In truth, the colossal beasts had always existed, barricaded beyond the Monster-Sealing Pass. However, once the pass fell, these beasts would descend upon reality, destroying everything.

Taking a deep breath, Su Xing muttered, "Fortunately, there's still fifteen years; there's enough time for everything... If I can't save the world after hundreds of simulations in fifteen years, might as well be a bystander!"

However, Su Xing soon realized the cause of his demise—his own elixir caused his death. An alchemist dying from consuming their own elixir was indeed an irony!

Feeling helpless, he didn't understand why his Manor-Refining Pill made him explode. Perhaps he hadn't controlled the medicine's properties properly?

"But the simulator indicated my entry into the basics of the Manor-Refining Pill. Maybe I mishandled its properties?"

Su Xing estimated that the Manor-Refining Pill should have reached a minor completion level for the elixir to avoid causing such an explosive result.

Adjusting his mindset, Su Xing began contemplating his rewards.

Unquestionably, alchemy was a must-have, leaving two choices between cultivation and the talent "Fortunate Streak."

After much contemplation, Su Xing opted for the "Fortunate Streak" talent, considering its potential to enhance his success in crafting top-grade elixirs, effectively expanding his means to accumulate energy.

Once he amassed enough energy, acquiring cultivation would be effortless.

Furthermore, currently studying within Jingdu Vocational University, Su Xing faced no imminent danger. His cultivation at the Foundation Establishment stage was more than sufficient for now.

"I choose the 'Fortunate Streak' talent and the 'Elemental Fire Alchemy Insights!'"

Simultaneously, a prompt rang in Su Xing's mind.

"Chosen: Acquired the 'Fortunate Streak' talent, leaving 139,200 energy points."

"Chosen: Acquired the rudimentary insights into Elemental Fire Alchemy, leaving 9,200 energy points."

With these notifications, Su Xing felt an influx of knowledge and images into his mind.

Those were his tireless efforts in the simulation, diligently studying alchemy day and night. With this knowledge entering his mind, Su Xing's comprehension of alchemy rapidly soared.

After a moment, Su Xing felt as if he had genuinely crafted innumerable elixirs himself, gaining an intricate understanding of 360 varieties of elixir recipes within Elemental Fire Alchemy.

However, only four types of elixirs could actually be crafted.

Glancing at the remaining 9,200 energy points in the simulator, Su Xing rubbed his temples and murmured, "Next, it's time to make money!"

And what was the fastest way to make money? For Su Xing currently, it was undoubtedly crafting a low-tier version of the 'Manor Mistress's Blissful Elixir'!

After all, the Fasting-Opening Pills were not suitable for immediate sale and could attract unwanted attention.

However, the Beauty-Retention Elixir was different. It was profitable and inconspicuous.

Moreover, the materials for a lower-tier Beauty-Retention Elixir were readily available.

Ginseng, peach kernels, Ligusticum, Rehmannia root, and other ingredients were common medicinal herbs in traditional medicine stores.

Deciding on his objective, Su Xing immediately took action. He embarked on a trip to a medicinal shop in Jingdu with his remaining half a million.

By dusk, Su Xing returned to the dormitory. Finding his roommates absent, he entered his portable spiritual field.

Su Xing retrieved the worn-out alchemy furnace and placed it in the open space in front of the thatched cottage.

"Should be enough materials to craft five or six batches?"

Su Xing estimated before precisely dividing the purchased medicinal herbs into six portions, as if rehearsing the procedure countless times.

Then, Su Xing began crafting elixirs. The order and timing of adding each herb were crucial; a mere delay of two to three seconds could result in a failed elixir.

Starting with the primary ingredient, ginseng, Su Xing placed it in the alchemy furnace and initiated the Elemental Fire Alchemy technique.

A scorching flame appeared in Su Xing's palm as he controlled the Elemental Fire, undulating beneath the alchemy furnace.

At a critical moment, Su Xing added another herb.

After the herb was added, Su Xing continued controlling the Elemental Fire, occasionally extinguishing the flame to regulate the furnace's temperature.

After two hours, Su Xing successfully crafted the first batch of low-tier Beauty-Retention Elixirs.

The two hours of alchemy had been a considerable mental challenge. Apart from the order and timing of herb addition, precise control of the Elemental Fire was crucial.

Sometimes it required high heat, sometimes medium, sometimes low; maintaining a balanced temperature within the alchemy furnace was crucial.

After the completion of the alchemy, Su Xing eagerly opened the furnace to check if the Beauty-Retention Elixirs had been successfully crafted.

As expected, inside the furnace lay eight or nine perfectly round and gleaming Beauty-Retention Elixirs, with one or two slightly damaged.

"Ten Beauty-Retention Elixirs per batch, having eight or nine is not bad..."

Su Xing nodded in satisfaction.

At the same time, he marveled at the worn-out alchemy furnace. Despite his Elemental Fire being capable of melting even gold and stones, this unremarkable furnace remained unscathed.

"Looks like this alchemy furnace is quite a treasure!"

Su Xing's face lit up with joy. After a brief rest, he resumed his alchemy.

Over the following week, Su Xing crafted one batch of Beauty-Retention Elixirs and one batch of Fasting-Opening Pills each day.

After seven days, Su Xing had amassed a total of fifty low-tier Beauty-Retention Elixirs, with three outstanding ones capable of maintaining a youthful appearance for three months.

Calculating in his mind, Su Xing murmured, "Fifty-three Manor Mistress's Blissful Elixirs, worth at least five million three hundred thousand!"

Amidst his joy, Su Xing's phone received a message from Jin Congxue.

"I've arrived at the entrance of Jingdu Vocational University. Shall we meet? You mentioned providing Spirit Rice, didn't you?"

Realizing Jin Congxue's visit, Su Xing understood he could sell the low-tier Beauty-Retention Elixirs to her!

Swiftly responding, Su Xing replied:

"Where are you? I'll be right there! Besides Spirit Rice, I have something good for you!"

(End of this chapter)