Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 361 Alchemy Genius

Chapter 361 Alchemy Genius (Seeking Subscriptions)

late at night.

Inside the sect's inn.

Shen Xuan sat cross-legged.

Looking at the ancient Xuan Shui alchemy furnace in front of me, I felt a rare sense of excitement.

Alchemy, artifacts, talismans, and arrays—among all the arts of cultivation, alchemy ranks first.

Shen Xuan did not lack the desire to study alchemy.

However, every cultivation skill, such as alchemy, talisman making, weapon crafting, array formation, sword practice, and spiritual plant cultivation, requires talent and resources.

Shen Xuan possesses a mysterious jade talisman that can plunder the bloodline talents and skills of demonic beasts, providing a significant boost to his cultivation of talismanic arts.

It was precisely because of this that his talisman skills advanced by leaps and bounds, soaring to the second-tier high-grade level.

He was able to create powerful thunder talismans, as well as the secret divine thunder talisman, which became his trump card for protecting himself.

As for array formations, they only reach the first-tier high-grade level.

While it may not take much time, the main reason is the limitation of talent.

"However, I have a cheat code. As long as I am willing to spend Dao points, it is still easy to get started in the early stages."

As for how much one can achieve after getting started, that's another matter entirely.

In the early stages, you can use Daoist Points to increase proficiency, but this will definitely not work in the mid-to-late stages.

Therefore, the success rate of elixir formation determines the potential of alchemy.

Moreover, Shen Xuan currently has no extra Dao points.

In short, spiritual cultivation is the most fundamental aspect.

All cultivation techniques are limited by the level of cultivation one possesses.

The same reason.

To achieve greater success in cultivation techniques, one must improve their cultivation level.

With Shen Xuan's spiritual power, soul, and consciousness comparable to the peak of Foundation Establishment, advancing to the second-tier alchemist is only a matter of time.

"First, familiarize yourself with the underwater alchemy method!"

Shen Xuan put a portion of the ingredients for the Nourishing Essence Pill into the Ancient Mysterious Water Pill Furnace.

This is only a spiritual pill used in the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

In theory, one set of medicinal herbs can yield eight perfect pills.

"change!"

Shen Xuan presented the "Map of Rivers and Seas".

A stream of spiritual water was poured into the ancient Xuan Shui alchemy furnace, immersing all the medicinal herbs in it.

"Drenched!"

The water elemental energy repeatedly rinsed the medicinal herbs in the alchemy furnace, removing impurities.

"seal up!"

The ancient-style Xuan Shui alchemy furnace closed its lid and began the formal alchemy process.

"cook!"

A ball of spiritual water flew out again from the Jianghai Wanshui Map, enveloping the ancient Xuan Shui alchemy furnace and gradually increasing its temperature.

"boil!"

Shen Xuan channeled his spiritual power, heating it at a high temperature for a full hour.

"keep!"

Subsequently, the temperature was lowered, and the temperature was lowered for two hours.

"wine!"

According to the traditional method of alchemy using water, the longer the process, the better.
Shen Xuan naturally wouldn't spend too much time on this.

In the future, if there is an opportunity, I will find a suitable place to store it for a long time.

He merely used his spiritual power to slightly compress the time by one hour, and then hastily finished the task.

"point!"

Shen Xuan once again formed hand seals and cast a spell, using a particularly refined spiritual water as a guide to lead the medicinal herbs in the alchemy furnace to fuse and transform.

"Pour!"

Soon, the medicinal herbs transformed into a medicinal liquid rich in spiritual energy.

Shen Xuan activated the [Dongzhen Ice Heart Technique] to rapidly cool the medicinal liquid.

"Stain!"

This is the last step.

It is equivalent to the condensation of elixir in fire-based alchemy.

Shen Xuan used his Xuanbing cold energy to compress and crystallize the medicinal liquid.

"what?"

Shen Xuan was stunned as he looked at the four fragrant Peiyuan Pills in front of him.

Four!

One of them was crystal clear and clearly a high-quality piece.

Such a result on the first attempt at water-based alchemy has reached the standard of a mid-grade first-level alchemist.

Could it be that I am the legendary genius of alchemy?
However, Shen Xuan soon began to laugh at himself!
Where did this so-called genius of alchemy come from?

It was just a high school student doing middle school level questions, a clear advantage, and getting a better score.

His strength is comparable to the peak of Foundation Establishment.

The alchemy furnace is a second-tier, low-grade item.

It used the essence of spiritual water from the Jianghai Wanshui Map and employed the top-tier ice technique, the [Dongzhen Ice Heart Technique].

If you can't even meet the standard of a mid-grade first-level alchemist, then that would be truly unbelievable!

However, Shen Xuan was still happy.

At the very least, he has a talent for alchemy.

If you have talent, things will be easy.

There are mysterious jade talismans, and also Taoist charms added.

As long as one can get started, a certain success rate in achieving the desired elixir can be guaranteed.

It's a pity, I bought too many herbs for Peiyuan Dan.

Next month.

Shen Xuan focused on refining the Yellow Dragon Pill.

Practice only once a day.

A month later, the success rate of Huanglong Dan reached 80%, with six or seven pills produced each time. Two or three of them were of good quality.

The success rate and yield of high-quality pills far exceed those of a first-grade high-level alchemist.

During this period, Shen Xuan did not use the mysterious jade talisman or Daoist points.

It was developed entirely through his own talent and innate understanding.

Therefore, there is no need to refine another first-tier elixir for practice.

……

Divine Sword Pavilion.

Wei Yafei completed the transaction with a smile.

He was mentally calculating his commission amount.

"A bunch of poor bastards, they can't even earn a single spirit stone per order."

Wei Yafei was somewhat disheartened.

"Nephew Wei, has Shen Shengsheng arrived yet?"

Manager Hu's voice rang out from behind.

"No ah!"

Wei Yafei asked with some curiosity, "Uncle Hu, do you think Shen Changsheng might actually succeed in refining the pill using the water method and not come back to remove the pill furnace?"

"possible."

"However, the possibility is very small."

Manager Hu's voice carried a hint of emotion.

"Water-based alchemy? It's not that easy! Shen Changsheng is a Foundation Establishment cultivator, so he would definitely look down on a first-tier alchemist."

"Becoming a second-tier alchemist, especially a water-based alchemist, is extremely difficult. In our Divine Sword Sect, there is only one second-tier water-based alchemist."

"Ah, only one!"

Wei Yafei muttered to herself, "No wonder the elixirs in the sect are so expensive!"

"Where is it expensive!"

"The price has remained the same for so many years. Don't talk nonsense with your eyes open. It's very difficult to become a master alchemist these days."

"You know perfectly well that the price of medicinal herbs for alchemy has increased by forty percent!"

Shopkeeper Hu said with a heavy heart, "Sometimes we need to look for the reasons within ourselves. Have we worked hard to earn spirit stones all these years? Have we been diligent in completing sect missions?"

Wei Yafei was scolded so badly that she dared not utter a sound.

"Ugh!"

Manager Hu sighed.

"It's difficult for sects too. Many elixirs are made by sects themselves, who provide the medicinal materials and pay the fees to have Qingyun Sect refine them." "If Shen Changsheng can become a second-tier alchemist, the sect will invite him to be a guest elder."

"After he arrived, we treated him well. I remember, we bought back the alchemy furnace at 70% of the original price."

Manager Hu gave instructions.

"Don't worry, Uncle Hu, Yafei knows what to do."

Shopkeeper Hu glanced at the shop and saw only a few cultivators, all of whom were at the Qi Refining stage; there wasn't a single Foundation Establishment cultivator.

He shook his head and hurriedly returned to the inner room at the back.

After Manager Hu disappeared, Wei Yafei made a face, stuck out her pink tongue, and then returned to the counter, staring blankly at the shop's figures, feeling drowsy.

At that moment, a figure in green robes walked in.

Wei Yafei's eyes lit up.

This is not Shen Changsheng, the Foundation Establishment Realm rogue cultivator whom Uncle Hu instructed to treat well.
Wei Yafei quickly stood up, smiled, and cheerfully went to greet them.

Shen Xuan had just entered the Divine Sword Pavilion.

A gust of fragrant wind came.

Wei Yafei ran over quickly.

The small waves on her chest were still trembling.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you've arrived."

"How's your pill refining going?"

Wei Yafei asked with a charming smile.

"It's alright. Do you buy back medicinal herbs and elixirs here?"

Shen Xuan was a little embarrassed: "I bought too much last time."

It's not that he lacks those spirit stones.

It's more a result of their frugal habits.

There's no need to waste top-quality medicinal herbs and first-tier elixirs.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, rest assured, our Divine Sword Sect holds alchemists in high esteem. As for that alchemy furnace, Senior Uncle Hu said we can buy it back at 70% of its original price, just to make friends."

Wei Yafei said with a smile.

But, as soon as he finished speaking...

She suddenly realized something was wrong.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, didn't you come here to return the alchemy furnace?"

"Yafei, did you hear me right? You've successfully refined pills and are here to sell them?"

Wei Yafei stared at Shen Xuan in surprise, her eyes full of doubt.

Just now, didn't my senior master say that being a water-based alchemist is very difficult?

In just one month.

This Foundation Establishment cultivator, having successfully refined pills using water magic, came to the Divine Sword Pavilion to sell them.

Seeing Wei Yafei's gaze, Shen Xuan smiled slightly and nodded calmly.

"You heard me right. I'm here to sell Huanglong Pills."

How many are there?

Wei Yafei was deeply shaken.

The Yellow Dragon Pill is a top-grade first-class elixir.

"There aren't many, only about two hundred."

"However, eighty of them are of good quality."

“Isn’t that enough?”

Wei Yafei's mouth involuntarily opened wide.

After a long while, he reached out and covered his mouth.

next moment.

Wei Yafei ran quickly into the shop.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, please wait a moment. I will go and invite Senior Uncle Hu out!"

……

In the VIP room.

Wei Yafei was kicked out.

Manager Hu personally brewed tea for Shen Xuan.

"Master Shen, please have some tea."

Manager Hu said with a smile.

"This is my treasured Misty Shadow Spirit Tea, grown in a third-tier spiritual land, and is quite precious."

"It is said that this tea has a slight effect on enlightenment, and can help cultivators increase their comprehension by a little."

Shen Xuan laughed and said, "Oh, so amazing? I can have a good taste of it!"

I took a small sip, and the aroma of the tea seeped into my stomach through my lips and teeth, bringing me a sense of peace and tranquility.

“Good tea!”

Shen Xuan sighed.

"If Fellow Daoist Shen likes it, I'll take a jar back with me later!"

"That's so embarrassing!"

Shen Xuan waved his hand in refusal.

"This kind of spiritual tea is quite valuable, and I, Shen, am not inclined to take what belongs to others."

"Fellow Daoist Shen, why be so polite with me! A mere can of Misty Shadow Spirit Tea is nothing I can afford to give you!"

"Then thank you very much, Manager Hu!"

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two got down to business.

"Master Shen, I have been in charge of the Divine Sword Pavilion here for many years."

"I'll be frank. Master Shen, how is the process of refining the Yellow Dragon Pill going?"

"Eighty percent of the pills were successfully made, of which three to four percent were of good quality."

Shen Xuan answered frankly.

Upon hearing this, Manager Hu nearly jumped up.

Gasped.

opposite.

Shen Xuan leisurely sipped his spiritual tea.

Manager Hu looked grave.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, would you be willing to join the Divine Sword Sect? I am willing to introduce you!"

Although he is only a first-grade high-level alchemist.

But the success rate of pill formation is so high in such a short time.

This fully demonstrates the person's talent in alchemy.

Moreover, he is an extremely rare water-based alchemist.

Elixirs refined by water-based alchemists are milder in nature, and of the same quality, they can fetch a price ten percent higher.

Shopkeeper Hu glanced at Shen Xuan, who was calmly drinking tea across from him, and felt a surge of admiration and excitement.
If such a talent can be brought into the sect, he will surely receive a lot of merit rewards.

Moreover, this person can also become a connection for him within the sect.

By cooperating with each other, we can earn a lot of spirit stones.

"I'm sorry! I have special reasons that prevent me from joining a sect."

"what!"

Shen Xuan's refusal caught Manager Hu completely off guard.

The grand plan to make a fortune fell through before it even began.

Manager Hu sighed deeply.

"That's such a pity!"

Although it is not possible to recommend someone for entry into the sect.

Manager Hu still bought back the medicinal herbs and Huanglongdan at 90% of the market price.

At the same time, one hundred portions of Gathering Spirit Pill herbs were sold at a 10% discount.

They only accepted 36,000 spirit stones from Shen Xuan.