Chapter 282 - 281: The First Attempt at Alchemy (Please Subscribe)

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Chapter 282: Chapter 281: The First Attempt at Alchemy (Please Subscribe) Bai Ziyue ignored the Little Black Dog that was approaching him and went straight into the Cultivation Quiet Chamber, almost impatiently pulling out a Jade Scroll Eye. The Jade Scroll Eye touched his brow center, and his Spiritual Power surged slightly. In an instant, the information recorded within it emerged in his mind. "The Miaoyu Alchemy Technique, rich in content and all-encompassing, recorded not only the recognition, processing, and refining of materials in several methods, but also included many alchemy methods like the Water Refining Technique, Fire Refining Technique, and Thunder Refining Technique. The pill formulas used in the process of refining Spirit Pills were equally complex. There were as many as eighteen different kinds, and during pill formation, there were also the pill formation technique and Pill Separation Technique, among many other mystical applications..." After a long time, a trace of an indescribable expression appeared on Bai Ziyue’s face. *Even though he had long known that alchemy was not simply about following a pill formula to refine materials, when he came back to his senses from the Jade Scroll Eye, he still felt a bit overwhelmed in his heart.* He suddenly somewhat understood why alchemists were held in such high esteem, and why the status of a Second Tier Alchemist was comparable to an Enlightenment Realm Immortal Master, yet they were still so rare. *It was truly because the difficulty was so great.* *To truly master the various techniques, pill formulas, and the techniques of pill formation and Pill Separation would require a significant amount of time and effort.* *Not to mention, the expenses incurred before officially advancing and reaching the level of a First-grade Alchemist who could sustain themselves were also enormous.* "Luckily, I only needed to bring the Miaoyu Alchemy Technique up to the Entry Level, and the difficulty wasn’t as colossal as imagined. I might as well just charge ahead directly. I don’t believe that with three First-grade Pill Formulas and a full three hundred sets of alchemy materials, I wouldn’t be able to achieve this point." Bai Ziyue calmed his mind, and his Spiritual Power surged once again, delving into the Jade Scroll Eye. Even if he were to truly start alchemy, he had to familiarize himself with the various pill formulas, techniques, and applications within the Miaoyu Alchemy Technique so that he wouldn’t be helpless and clueless when really practicing alchemy. Thus, another long night passed by. The next morning, Bai Ziyue received a message from the warning array and directly exited his cave dwelling. Soon, two people, one tall and one thin, entered the range covered by the array along with him. These two were the laborers he had selected from the Internal Affairs Pavilion yesterday. They were martial artists without Immortal Technique aptitude. One was about forty years old, named Gao Ming, a Second-class Expert who had penetrated two Mystic Meridians. The other, named Fu Yongyu, was in his thirties and had penetrated twelve Main Meridians, reaching the Peak of Third-class Expert realm. Both had strong abilities. If they were in Wujiang County’s Sunburst Gang, they could at least hold the position of Elder. But here in the Sunrise Daoist Sect, they were just laborers. Bai Ziyue found that both these individuals appeared loyal and reliable, with five and seven years of experience in cultivating Spirit Rice. He felt quite reassured by them and, after giving a few instructions, went straight back to the Cultivation Quiet Chamber. In the afternoon, when he emerged from his cave dwelling again, he saw a bamboo house erected not far from the spirit field, and the weeds in the three acres of spirit field had been burned into black ash by intense flames. "Greetings, Immortal Bai!" "Immortal Bai, you’re here." Gao Ming and Fu Yongyu greeted respectfully. Bai Ziyue nodded and casually asked, "Now that the optimal season for planting Spirit Rice has passed, will it affect its growth?" "In the outside world, it would naturally have an impact, but within the Sunrise Daoist Sect, the Spiritual Qi is abundant, and the impact of the seasons is actually very minimal. However, the three acres of spirit field that Immortal Bai possesses have been abandoned for over twenty years, so the first season’s yield of Spirit Rice might not be very good. We estimate that the yield per acre will be at most three hundred jin. However, for the second and third seasons, we are confident we can raise the yield to five hundred jin per acre. Spirit Rice matures in eight months, and Immortal Bai can look forward to a bountiful harvest." Gao Ming patted his chest and assured him repeatedly. Bai Ziyue nodded. He didn’t care much about the yield of Spirit Rice, as he never intended to rely on this harvest to earn Good Deeds. The reason he hired these two was simply because he couldn’t bear to see the three acres of spirit field go to waste. After some thought, he asked again, "Do you have any knowledge about spirit plants? If I were to plant a spiritual object seed in this spirit field, could you ensure its survival?" "Spirit plants differ from Spirit Rice. A spirit field suitable for the growth of Spirit Rice may not be suitable for growing spirit plants. Spirit Rice is a non-graded spiritual object, and as long as the spirit field is abundant with Spiritual Qi, it can survive. However, spirit plants usually have grades. First-grade spirit plants generally can only grow in First-grade Spirit Fields. Second-grade spirit plants require Second-grade Spirit Fields. Moreover, spirit plants are often more delicate, requiring various environments, which makes it extremely difficult for those not specialized in this area to cultivate successfully. The three acres of spirit field belonging to Immortal Bai were originally all First-grade Spirit Fields, but due to twenty years of neglect, they have degraded to non-graded fields and will take some time to gradually restore to their original grade. For spirit plants, you might need to find another place to plant them." Fu Yongyu pondered slightly and then spoke up. "Oh? Is there no other way?" Bai Ziyue raised an eyebrow and curiously asked. "There is!" Fu Yongyu continued, "As long as Immortal Bai is willing, you can directly use Spirit Stones for maintenance and artificially cultivate First-grade, Second-grade, or even Third-grade Spirit Fields. However, the cost is quite steep. For example, to maintain a First-grade Spirit Field artificially, it would require at least one hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones per acre, and it could only be maintained for a month before it degrades, often making it not worthwhile." "I didn’t expect you to know quite a lot?" Bai Ziyue commented unexpectedly. "My father, when he was alive, was indeed a spirit plant master. But I am useless and do not possess the immortal technique aptitude, so I could only become a servant." Fu Yongyu said with a sorrowful expression. Bai Ziyue nodded, knowing well that even the descendants of Immortal Cultivators might not necessarily have the aptitude for immortal techniques. At most, the likelihood of having the aptitude might be slightly higher among their descendants. Clearly, Fu Yongyu had not inherited his father’s spirit root and could not become an Immortal Cultivator. "Can you help me cultivate a spirit field? Initially, helping me cultivate a first-grade spirit field the size of three plots would suffice. I can directly raise your good deeds to the level of three hundred points per year." Bai Ziyue said decisively. "Thank you, Immortal Bai, for your appreciation." Fu Yongyu was overjoyed, his face showing extreme excitement. Bai Ziyue smiled, offered a few words of encouragement to the envious Gao Ming, and then returned to his cave residence. He was really curious about the three seeds specially sealed within those jade boxes, which is why he was willing to spend the cost to open up three additional spirit fields. Initially, anyway, the cost should not be too high; he... could still bear it. For the next three days, Bai Ziyue neither exited through the front door nor the back, and in between his cultivation, he kept pondering the Miaoyu Alchemy Technique. After three days, he finally felt confident that he had become somewhat familiar with alchemy. Only then did he take out the first pill formula. "First-grade Pill Formula, Golden Spirit Pill Formula" The Golden Spirit Pill’s effect was simple, merely increasing a cultivator’s spiritual power, and it was effective only for Qi Refinement Stage cultivators at or below the Third Layer. One Golden Spirit Pill could typically save a Third Layer Qi Refinement Stage cultivator at least two months of cultivation accumulation; its effect was not weak. Of course, for a Ninth Layer Qi Refinement Stage cultivator like Bai Ziyue, it naturally had no effect at all. Bai Ziyue carefully compared it with the alchemy technique he had pondered over the past few days, contemplating its feasibility. Thus, after a day, Bai Ziyue finally had some confidence, and then he appeared in the alchemy room within his cave residence. The alchemy room was quite spacious, with a luminous bead embedded at the top to ensure its brightness, and a ’skylight’ that could serve as ventilation, ensuring air circulation. "This alchemy room is already quite good." Bai Ziyue took a deep breath, his nervousness slightly lessened, then glanced at the attribute panel. Miaoyu Alchemy Technique Uninitiated (3%) This was the progress made from pondering the alchemy skill over the past few days, and for two days it had not changed. He knew that merely pondering was unlikely to be of much use anymore. Alchemy, alchemy, practice is the first priority, and to improve his progress in alchemy, he naturally needed to try it out in practice. And he did not want to wait any longer. Thus. Spiritual power surged. Boom! A muffled sound echoed. A seven-foot-high, five-foot-wide alchemy furnace descended steadily in the center of the alchemy room. This was the spiritual artifact-level alchemy furnace that Bai Ziyue had obtained from Jiang Wudao’s storage bag. "Whether it’s considered overkill for even a beginner alchemist to use a spiritual artifact-level alchemy furnace remains uncertain." Bai Ziyue thought to himself, his spiritual power spreading once more. A large pile of blood-red wood appeared to the side. This blood-red wood, named Blood Spirit Wood, had extremely high temperatures and stable fire when burned, making it most suitable for a beginner like him. Next were the neatly arranged materials required for refining the Golden Spirit Pill. Bai Ziyue took out only ten portions. "Let’s begin!" Thinking this, Bai Ziyue quickly moved, placing the Blood Spirit Wood and igniting it with a layer of fire at his fingertips. Whoosh! The fire roared, casting a red glow over the entire alchemy room, and vaguely, there was a scent like incense emanating from the Blood Spirit Wood. This was precisely the characteristic of Blood Dragon Wood; the aroma was like dharma incense, gradually calming the heart spirit. Once the alchemy furnace’s temperature reached a certain level, Bai Ziyue swiftly picked up the main ingredient of the Golden Spirit Pill, the Golden Spirit Flower, and tossed it into the alchemy furnace. Fizz! Under the high temperature, the Golden Spirit Flower melted rapidly, its speed astonishing, and Bai Ziyue hurriedly cast a pill formula to try to slow it down. Puff!

Chapter 282 - 281: The First Attempt at Alchemy (Please Subscribe)

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