BXBX NOVEL Chapter 72 - 62 Learning Alchemy_i
Chapter 72 - 62 Learning Alchemy_i
PS: A new achievement was added to the previous chapter, which can be checked by those who are interested.
One day, as Si Tan’er finished teaching Xu Mu the pill formulas and they sat down for a tea break, Xu Mu asked, “What tier of Alchemist are you, Miss Si?”
“Tier one! I hope that does not disappoint you, Elder Xu.”
A touch of shyness appeared in Si Tan’er’s reddish-brown pupils.
Her grandfather was a renowned pill master in Liyang City, but she had little talent in Alchemy Skill.
She was stuck at the Qi Cultivation fifth stage and tier one Alchemist; it was quite ironic, to say the least.
“With Miss Si’s cultivation talent, there’s hope for future Foundation Establishment! As for alchemy, you don’t really need to push yourself too hard,” Xu Mu comforted.
Si Tan’er was not even thirty years old yet and had already reached the Qi Cultivation fifth stage; her talent was not much inferior to Leng Yuening’s. She indeed had a good chance of establishing her foundation in the future.
“Elder Xu, you’re too kind! Compared to you, I still have a long way to go!”
As Si Tan’er looked at Xu Mu, her eyes were filled with envy.
A Qi Cultivator in his early sixties, who was also a part-time Alchemist, was indeed outstanding.
Especially over these past few days, she had noticed Xu Mu’s terrifying learning talent; the pill formulas that she had struggled to understand over a long period, he grasped almost instantly.
He had memorized a thick manuscript of pill recipes in just three days.
She, on the other hand, had taken a whole month to barely memorize them.
This kind of talent made Si Tan’er very envious.
What Si Tan’er did not know was that Xu Mu’s previous talent was even worse than hers. It was only due to successful body refinement and multiple rebirths that he achieved his current learning talent.
From Si Tan’er, Xu Mu felt a sense of envy, which made him smile slightly.
He had never expected that he would be envied one day.
Previously, he was a cultivator scorned by all.
“Miss Si, there’s something I’d like to ask you.”
“Elder Xu, feel free to ask.”
“Does your grandfather sell all his pills to the Pill Master Guild?”
After several days of association, they had become closer.
Knowing Si Tan’er’s character, Xu Mu dared to ask the question that had been bothering him.
He did not believe that the Pill Master Guild would exploit them so blatantly and pill masters would just follow obediently.
Si Tan’er smiled, immediately understanding Xu Mu’s meaning.
“Not really! In the past, our Si family had our own pharmacy. The pills that my grandfather made were sold in our own pharmacy. The Pill Master Guild didn’t interfere with this!”
“If pill masters don’t have their own pharmacy, they can sign contracts with other pharmacies to sell their pills directly to them. As long as the contract is approved by the Pill Master Guild, there wouldn’t be any problem.”
I see!”
Xu Mu finally understood.
It seemed that even the Pill Master Guild knew better than to push them too far.
Anyone who could establish a pharmacy in Liyang City either had a strong backing or powerful connections.
The Pill Master Guild didn’t compromise with rogue cultivator alchemists, but rather with the powers behind these pharmacies.
However, getting a contract with a pharmacy wasn’t that simple.
Any place with demand exceeding supply would have competition.
But for Xu Mu, this wasn’t a major issue. As long as his pills were good, he would find buyers.
Xu Mu learned from Si Tan’er for seven days. After becoming thoroughly familiar with all aspects of Refining Mysterious Yuan Pills, Si Xuanjing came to see him again.
Sixuan was somewhat surprised that Xu Mu was able to learn all the techniques and pill formulas in just seven days.
“Elder Xu, you indeed have exceptional talent. I had initially thought that it would take at least half a month!”
“Friend Si, you flatter me!”.
In the following days, he spent every day in the alchemy room with Si Xuanjing personally guiding him through the steps to refine the Mysterious Yuan Pill.
Si Xuanjing did not practice himself. He was too old and unable to refine pills anymore; otherwise, he wouldn’t have had the leisure to teach others.
After one month, Xu Mu paid off his remaining spirit stones and said goodbye.
“Grandfather, how well did Elder Xu do in his learning?”
“Not bad at all!” Si Xuanjing complimented, stroking his beard.
Among the alchemists he knew, Xu Mu’s talent was undoubtedly top-tier.
“However,” Si Xuanjing smacked his lips and smiled, “to earn spirit stones with Mysterious Yuan Pills, there’s still a long way to go!”
To be an Alchemist, talent alone is not enough, one also needs money.
A large amount of practice is essential.
Talent only reduces the consumption of these resources.
“Oh!”
Sit Tan’er is not surprised by this situation.
Alchemy isn’t that easy to learn, thinking about turning a profit in just a month is clearly daydreaming.
Many people like Xu Mu want to make money through alchemy, they invest a lot initially, but as no income comes in and they lack further investment, they are forced to give up in the end.
However, this senior’s alchemy skill itself is not bad and he should be able to hang on.
She just feels a little regretful in her heart.
Once the course is finished, she will not be able to chat with him anymore.
Compared to the cultivators she knows, this senior, Xu, is not only well-traveled and knowledgeable but also witty and humorous. Through a month of interaction, she feels that they get along well.
“This kid is really stingy. Everyone else takes two to three months of lessons, but him, he insists on one month! Oh well!”
Si Xuanjing shook his head regretfully and turned to go back inside the house.
“Tan’er, make some tea. A new student will be coming soon!”
“Alright!”
In an alchemy room opened underground, a reddish pill furnace, under the urging of Xu Mu’s alchemy formula, flares open forcefully. Seven jade-green pills fly out and are collected into a medicine bottle by Xu Mu.
“It seems my talent has indeed increased a lot, with just a few attempts, I have gained more than a hundred points of alchemy experience.”
Xu Mu is quite satisfied with the Mysterious Yuan Pill, which has reached 219/800 proficiency.
Of course, the reason for this rapid progress, in addition to his talent truly increasing, is also because his Fire-controlling Skill has reached a high level.
Recently, he has once again started to incorporate Fire Skills into his practice, and his Fire-controlling Skill has made great strides.
Having just bought a tier-three alchemy furnace, Xu Mu decides to start adding points tomorrow and then produce a large amount of Mysterious Yuan Pills.
The medicinal ingredients and the pill furnace he has recently practiced have cost a lot of spirit stones.
He now only has seven or eight thousand lower-grade Spirit Stones left. If he doesn’t start making money, he’ll have a problem paying the rent next time.
“I originally thought I could enjoy my life freely for a few years, but now I realize that it’s not easy being the head of the household!”
After dinner in the evening, Xu Mu stopped Lan Shijin, who was about to go to the kitchen to clean up.
“Friend Lan, do you need to tidy up today?”
Lan Shijin’s face quickly turned red, she scolded him lightly and hurriedly ran towards the kitchen.
“Husband, what were you talking about?” Ye Yingying, with her large belly, came over curiously to inquire.
“Nothing! How about husband accompany you tonight?”
“Mm!”
A look of joy appeared on Ye Yingying’s face.
As Leng Yuening happened to pass by, a hint of displeasure appeared on her face.
Because Xu Mu has been away for several days.
“Ning’er, how about… together?”
Both women’s faces turned red instantly.
Unfortunately, his cunning plan ultimately failed.
Early morning!
The eastern sky was dimly lit.
Standing by the third-floor window, Lan Shijin tidied up her robe, got off lightly, and started to get busy in the kitchen.
It was only when breakfast was almost ready that Xu Mu leisurely came down from the third floor, and casually wiped off a few drops of water sticking to the stairs.
After breakfast, Lan Shijin accompanied Ye Yingying and Leng Yuening to the city to see the doctor and check on the condition of the fetus.
In the past in the marketplace, conditions did not allow this. Now with adequate resources, they want to do the best and avoid any accidents.
Xu Mu entered the underground alchemy room and started to add points to his Alchemy Skill.
[Mysterious Yuan Pill+ioo! ]
[Mysterious Yuan Pill+ioo]!
[Mysterious Yuan Pill+ioo]!