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Chapter 48 Fellow Taoists, you’re in for a treat!
There is a valley outside Luyang City. The title deed to this place had long been purchased by the Zhang family and turned into the base of their own mealworm factory.

Some of the arrangements inside were planned by Zhang Wei according to the contents of the book, so this place reveals a style that is different from this era everywhere. If a time traveler comes here, he will probably wonder if he has traveled through time again.

In one of the workshops, Zhang Xiong and his son, wearing a set of protective clothing with cleansing symbols engraved on it, watched Zhang Wei, who was also wearing the same suit, reach into a box and take out a bunch of... squirming, squirming, squirming...

I got goosebumps immediately.

"The quality is good, each one is plump, and I think they will burst when you take a bite." Zhang Wei said this with a smile on his face, which made Zhang Xiong and Zhang Ping feel their stomachs churn.

Zhang Xiong asked with a tangled expression: "Zijie, can these things really be used to make pills?"

Zhang Wei put the bug back and said, "Even if I can't make the elixir, this thing can be made into biscuits to fill my stomach. It has high nutritional value and is good for both human consumption and livestock breeding. In short, it won't be a loss."

As he spoke, Zhang Wei took Zhang Xiong and Zhang Ping into another workshop where a machine was stored.

This is something he came up with based on what he read in the book and his own understanding of refining technology. It can grind mealworms into powder, making it easier for the workers to carry out the next step of construction.

Alas... another mechanical pit has been dug from the material pit. Sooner or later, my hairline will move back!
The workers were asked to pour the mealworms into the container and then pull the switch. With the supply of energy from spirit stones, a pool of yellow "flour" was spit out from the outlet after a series of ear-piercing roars and half a quarter of an hour later.

Zhang Wei then added sugar, refined salt and other ingredients he prepared himself, and mixed them with flour to make them into palm-sized biscuits.

This is not a pill yet, it is just the most basic mealworm biscuit.

Zhang Wei picked up a piece, took a bite, chewed it and tasted it under the shocked gazes of Zhang Xiong and Zhang Ping.

The taste is just so-so, after all, it has not been carefully seasoned, but it is better than those dry food, and it takes up less space and is more filling.

Zhang Wei handed the biscuit to Zhang Xiong and asked, "Brother, do you want to try it? It tastes pretty good."

“No, no, no…” Zhang Xiong immediately shook his head like a rattle, then pouted at his son beside him.

"Ping'er, come and taste it for your father."

"Ah I……"

Zhang Ping was stunned, and then his face was full of resistance. However, Zhang Xiong glared at him, and Zhang Ping took the biscuit dejectedly and took a small bite with a fearless look on his face.

"Ok?"

Zhang Ping's eyes widened immediately, and then he took two more bites in disbelief.

Zhang Wei asked, "How does it taste?"

Zhang Ping swallowed the biscuit and said, "It's... it's OK, but it's a little dry, so I have to eat it with water.

According to my estimation, this cookie can last a day, but it will not kill you. Father, would you like to have some too?"

"roll!"

Zhang Xiong rolled his eyes at Zhang Ping, then picked up the biscuit and looked at it carefully with a smile on his face.

"One biscuit is enough for a day. It was a panacea in the famine years! It's much cheaper than those grains!"

If the Zhang family had this thing in the past, how much wealth and land could they have exchanged for it from refugees and bankrupt people every time there was a famine?

At this time, Zhang Da, who had been promoted to the general manager of the mealworm factory, came over. When he saw Zhang Wei, he immediately bowed enthusiastically and said, "Second Master, I'm ready!"

At this point, Zhang Dacai finally realized that his second uncle had become an immortal cultivator without anyone noticing, and what kind of job had been assigned to him.

Although the things he was guarding were a bit disgusting, they were the foundation for the Zhang family's future survival in the world of immortal cultivation! He, an outsider, could be the chief steward here. If this wasn't trust, what else could it be?

Moreover, Zhang Wei also promised that if there are any of his descendants who are suitable for cultivating immortals, he would be willing to teach them and help them embark on the path to immortality.

Having said that, there is nothing more to say. Zhang Da is determined to devote his life to Master Zhang Er until his death.

Whether for himself or for his offspring, he must hold on to Mr. Zhang's big, thick leg!
Zhang Wei nodded, and then asked Zhang Da to lead the way to a new workshop. There was nothing extra inside, just a pile of sorted raw materials and a emerald green furnace that was as tall as a person.

This is the alchemy furnace he bought at a high price from Izumo Market. Even though it is only of the first-grade top grade, many independent alchemists do not have such a treasure.

To be precise, the alchemy furnace should be considered a talisman. Since it is specially made for alchemy, its price is very high. The price of this alchemy furnace is as high as his flying magic weapon.

As a result, most alchemists, like Qin Xiaoling, use cooking utensils such as iron pots and casseroles to highlight their down-to-earth style.

But for Zhang Wei, who had a little wealth, it was nothing. He took the alchemy furnace worth 800 taels of spirit stones with a wave of his hand, and also bought several elixir recipes.

At this time, Zhang Wei said to Zhang Ping, "You can refine the elixir not only with fire, but also with water. Ping'er, you have read the manual on refining the elixir. You can also get a few copies and try your hand. The tools are in the room next door."

"Yes!"

Zhang Ping responded immediately, then took a few materials with great interest and tried to make the elixir.

Zhang Wei asked Zhang Xiong and others to go out to avoid accidents such as furnace explosions that would injure ordinary people like Zhang Xiong.

He sat on the cushion in front of the alchemy furnace and lit the charcoal that had been piled under the furnace.

This kind of spiritual charcoal is made by calcining spiritual wood, and the fire it provides is more lasting. A small piece can burn for several days. It is the best choice for low-level alchemists who do not have the fire of the earth veins.

Then, Zhang Wei followed the steps recorded in the alchemy notes and put the raw materials of his improved version of the Bigu Pill into the alchemy furnace one by one.

This method of making medicine, which is similar to cooking ordinary dishes, may seem crude, but it is the first step for countless alchemists.

As the saying goes, the simplest way is the best. Alchemists can use beef flour and other things to make fasting pills, so it doesn't matter if the refining method is more popular.

However, alchemy is a skill only available to immortals. The last few steps, extracting the energy of the raw materials and melting them into the elixir, are the most important.

Without this step, alchemy is really just stewing.

Fortunately, Zhang Wei discovered that his powerful spiritual awareness played a role again.

Just like when he was refining magic weapons, when refining pills, Zhang Wei could also keenly perceive the various problems in the process and then solve them one by one.

Just like that, when the stewing process lasted for two and a half hours, Zhang Wei suddenly opened his eyes and reached out to grab.

Inside the alchemy furnace, the spiritual energy of the raw materials that had been thoroughly stewed suddenly rose up and merged into one in the void.

"Rongling!"

Zhang Wei growled and began the last step of refining the elixir.

Under the control of his spiritual consciousness, Zhang Wei tried his best to divert all the raw material energy into equal amounts.

However, even so, when Zhang Wei was merging his spirit, some pills could not withstand the power of the spiritual energy and exploded, losing all their medicinal properties and becoming useless pills.

It was not until more than seventy pills exploded that Zhang Wei was able to completely stabilize the connection between the raw material energy and the pills, and slowly stabilized it.

As the first Qigong Pill emitted a hazy glow, the remaining thirteen pills all took shape.

The moment the alchemy furnace was opened, the strange medicinal fragrance accompanied by heat waves immediately rushed to Zhang Wei's face.

"Success..."

Zhang Wei stretched out his hand, and the thirteen fasting pills in the furnace immediately flew out and floated in his palm like beads.

"I didn't expect that I have a talent for alchemy... I succeeded in refining the elixir the first time..." Zhang Wei thought, touching his chin.

Having said that, Zhang Wei still didn't want to be distracted by being an alchemist. After all, human energy is limited. Even if he cultivates immortality, he won't have 24 more hours a day than others.

It was already difficult enough for him to be stuck in the pit of materials science when being an equipment refiner. Later, for the Zhang family's mealworm factory, he specially learned some mechanics, and also studied environmental science and formation for his own experiments.

If this opens another medical hole, his hairline will definitely be ruined!
"Let's put our hopes on Ping'er. I just need to learn some alchemy techniques and not get cheated by others."

Then, Zhang Wei opened the door and walked out, only to find that it was already late at night. But Zhang Xiong and Zhang Da were still waiting outside, and Zhang Ping had already finished the water refining method, and was now accepting Zhang Xiong's scolding with a sullen look on his face.

Well, obviously, Zhang Ping failed.

But it doesn’t matter. It’s just my first time making pills. I’ll have to try a few more times to see if I have the talent to be an alchemist.

Seeing Zhang Wei walk out of the room, Zhang Ping immediately shouted as if he saw a savior: "Second Uncle, did you succeed?"

Zhang Xiong and Zhang Da looked over immediately, only to see Zhang Wei nod with a smile and say, "The elixir has indeed been successfully refined, but the specific effect still needs to be tested to know."

After Zhang Wei finished speaking, Zhang Xiong kicked his son on the butt and said, "What are you still standing there for? Why don't you go and try the elixir?"

Zhang Ping pointed at himself. "Ah? Me?"

"If it's not you, then it's your second uncle?" Zhang Xiong stared at Zhang Ping as if it was a matter of course and said, "Or do you want me to try? Can I figure it out?"

Zhang Ping immediately put on a bitter face, took out a pill, and swallowed it with a fearless attitude. Zhang Wei couldn't help but smile when he saw this.

He was not afraid that Zhang Ping would have any problems after eating it, as the properties of the raw materials of the Qigong Pills determined that at most he would just get a stomachache.

What's more, Zhang Ping has the spiritual essence of heaven and earth by his side, and his innate purification ability far exceeds that of ordinary cultivators.

After taking the fasting pill, Zhang Ping used his spiritual power to transform it and suddenly his eyes lit up.

"Second Uncle...your pill..."

Zhang Xiong asked worriedly, "What's wrong?"

"The effect is too good!" Zhang Ping said in surprise: "Normally, one Bigu Pill can last for about seven days. But the Bigu Pill you refined can last for a month! One pill is more powerful than four of theirs!"

"what?!"

Zhang Xiong and Zhang Da were shocked when they heard this. They didn't expect that such a small pill contained so much energy.

Zhang Wei was also a little surprised. He didn't expect that the effect of his improved version of the Bigu Pill would be so good.

Mealworms are indeed mealworms. The protein content of mealworms is six times that of beef!
After taking one pill, you don’t need to eat for a month.

It is a miraculous pill not only in years of famine, but also in years of bumper harvest!

“One tael of spirit stone costs three fasting pills, and the materials they use are all high-end goods such as beef, refined salt, fat, refined flour and sugar.

But ours are just some maggots... ahem, mealworms, which are cheaper. With your method of refining refined salt and sugar, our cost is several times lower than theirs, and mealworm powder is easier to preserve. The effect of the refined pills is even better... Zijie, what do you think is the appropriate price for our pills?" Zhang Xiong asked his brother for advice.

Zhang Wei pondered for a while and said, "One or two spirit stones for each..."

Zhang Xiong frowned upon hearing this, and after doing some calculations, he asked, "Isn't it a bit too cheap? If we calculate this way, we can only earn at most... nine taels and nine cents of silver for one pill. You and Ping'er both need money to practice!"

Making 9.9 yuan for each pill, isn't that nearly a hundred times the profit?
Brother, are you still not satisfied?
Zhang Wei's eyes widened, and he was once again shocked by his elder brother's appetite, but he still insisted: "Small profits but quick turnover. Bigu Pills are originally basic pills, and you can't raise the price much more."

Seeing that Zhang Wei insisted on this price, Zhang Xiong stopped trying to persuade him. After all, he didn't understand the affairs of the immortal world, so he should just listen to his younger brother. He could only sigh with regret: "Oh, okay..."

Zhang Ping played with the pills and said, "Besides, the taste of these Bigu Pills is a bit bland. I'll think of a way to add some different flavors to them later, so that the casual cultivators can tell the difference between our Zhang family Bigu Pills and the common ones."

Zhang Xiong smiled and said, "You think a lot."

"But I can't do everything by myself, Ping'er!" Zhang Wei suddenly called up Zhang Ping, who was observing the elixir curiously.

Zhang Ping immediately stood up.

"exist!"

Zhang Wei pointed at the mealworm powder and said, "In a few months, refine a furnace of fasting pills for me before the Longmen tide! If you can't finish it..."

As he spoke, Zhang Wei stretched out his fingers, and immediately crackling sounds came out from his fingers. The blue electric light made Zhang Ping's face pale.

He murmured, "Yes..."

Zhang Wei withdrew his hand, shook his head with a wry smile, this was one of the disadvantages of using the spiritual essence of heaven and earth to enter the Tao. After all, the bottom line was too high and the practice was too easy, which could easily make people feel lazy.

So we have to put some pressure on Zhang Ping.

As for why electric shock is used...

This is because Zhang Wei discovered a strange phenomenon while observing Zhang Ping's cultivation during this period of time.

That is, Zhang Ping, who has the help of the spiritual essence of heaven and earth, seems to have a cultivation speed that is... slightly slower than when he used electrotherapy.

After ruling out the possibility that Zhang Ping was not practicing seriously, Zhang Wei thought about it and felt that it must be the difference in practice methods.

After all, others, including Zhang Ping, who practiced Taoism, just absorbed spiritual energy and refined it honestly, highlighting the initiative.

What about electrotherapy on your own?

That's actually pouring electricity into your body!
One is active and the other is passive, so the results will naturally be different.

In order to verify this idea, Zhang Wei specially took Zhang Ping to do an experiment, asking him to receive the same electrotherapy as him to try to practice without the assistance of the spiritual essence of heaven and earth.

As for the result...

Zhang Ping's training speed did speed up for a period of time afterwards, but he was absolutely unwilling to accept another charging buff.

According to Ping'er, the way his second uncle practices is simply unbearable for a human being.

Zhang Wei was puzzled. As a cultivator, Zhang Ping should have a higher resistance to electricity, but why was he more sensitive than he was?

Zhang Wei wanted to figure it out through experiments.

However, the only immortal cultivator who could allow him to do what he wanted was Zhang Ping. So in order to avoid damaging the Zhang family's foundation-building seeds with electric shock, Zhang Wei had to give up the idea of ​​using Zhang Ping as a guinea pig.

But using electric shock as a form of punishment is very effective. Now as soon as Zhang Wei showed the electric finger in front of Zhang Ping, the boy immediately obeyed.

If told to go east, he would never go west. If told to walk the dog, he would never catch chickens. His memory of this is more profound than Zhang Xiong's ruler.

If Zhang Ping still cannot refine a furnace of fasting pills in three months, it only means that Zhang Ping really has no talent for refining pills. Then Zhang Wei can only find a way to poach Qin Xiaoling to be the Zhang family's official alchemist.

Alas, I hope Xiao Daoyou doesn't misunderstand...

At this time, Zhang Wei remembered what he had asked Zhang Xiong to do not long ago, so he asked, "By the way, brother, how is the thing I asked you to do going?"

"You've already paid so much money. If you still can't get it done, you can go buy a piece of tofu and kill yourself!"

As Zhang Xiong spoke, he took out a few land deeds from his pocket and handed them to his brother, asking, "Here are all the relevant deeds. So, what do you want to do?"

Zhang Wei smiled slightly and said, "Set up the formation and refine the essence of heaven and earth!"

(End of this chapter)