Survival on the Internet: A Bizarre Start at Sea

He chose the third option, [Harmony Reversal].

In an instant, even more strange and powerful energy surged forth, and at the same time, a wisp of pure Night Watch Heart Flame was also activated, like a slender blue thread, wrapping around the potion bottle in his hand.

The potion began to tremble slightly, and the two different energies inside reacted violently under the harmonization of the Night Watcher's Heart Flame.

Su Zhisu was completely focused, meticulously controlling the input of power, trying to balance that fragile critical point.

Time passed second by second, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Finally, when the strange power was nearly half exhausted, the tremors of the potion slowly subsided.

The originally murky liquid became clearer, revealing a very pale, deep blue hue, like the surface of the sea under the moonlight.

The unstable sense of alienation disappeared, replaced by a deep, tranquil energy fluctuation.

[Network Notification]: Alchemy Transformation (Harmony Reversal) Successful! The Sanity Potion (Transformation) has been transformed into a "Tranquil Heart Potion (Blue Excellent)".

[Tranquility Potion]: When consumed, it greatly increases the rate of sanity recovery for a short period and provides strong resistance to mental pollution and shocks at difficulty levels below 50. Cooldown: 12 hours.

"Success! And the quality has been upgraded to blue!"

Looking at the newly revitalized bottle of potion in his hand, Su Zhixu felt a surge of accomplishment.

This is not only a practical medicine, but also an affirmation of his new professional abilities.

"The bizarre alchemist... truly a path unlike any other."

"This ability to intervene in and transform the essence of things has enormous potential."

Having tested his alchemical transformation abilities, he gained a preliminary grasp of his new profession.

Su Zhisu carefully put away the newly acquired [Tranquil Heart Potion].

The slightly fishy sea breeze on the dock cooled his forehead, which had become slightly hot from focusing on alchemy.

"The alchemical transformation is more effective than expected."

"The ability to modify low-level items at almost no cost is extremely valuable in Hydeland, where resources are relatively scarce."

"But in order to legally and reliably use this ability to obtain resources and support, an 'identity' is also needed."

He looked toward the city center, where the Alchemists' Guild's spire stood.

"Go and complete the verification first."

Leaving the secluded corner of the dock, Su Zhisu once again merged into the crowd at Hydeland.

The Alchemist's Guild Hall was busier than when I last visited, and the smell of herbs and solvents in the air was even stronger.

He walked straight to the counter marked "Certification Assessment".

The staff member behind the counter was a middle-aged woman with a serious expression, wearing a silver flask badge on her chest.

"Hello, I'm applying for alchemy level certification," Su Zhisu said, getting straight to the point.

The female staff member looked him up and down, then handed him a form and a number tag.

"Fill out the application and indicate the level you want to be assessed on."

"Certification requires an on-site demonstration of the corresponding level of metalworking and the provision of finished products for testing."

"Materials are to be provided by the applicant. The guild will provide a standard laboratory, and the usage time during the assessment period will not be charged."

"Assessing a skilled alchemist."

Su Zhixu quickly filled out the form, which required her to fill in her areas of expertise and the recipes she had mastered.

He hesitated slightly in the "Area of ​​Expertise" column and wrote "Alchemy Potion Making" in the "Recipe" column, and listed the [Sanity Potion] that he was familiar with.

"Proficient level..."

The staff member glanced at it and nodded.

"Corresponds to Alchemy level 3 to 5."

The basic fee is waived for the first assessment, and the standard laboratory usage fee is waived for the first assessment.

"Please go to preparation room number three and wait. You will be notified when it is your turn."

Su Zhisu paid the fee and took the number tag to preparation room number three.

There were several long tables and chairs in the room, and two or three people were already waiting, each quietly preparing materials or getting ready.

After waiting for about half an hour, a young man who looked like an apprentice knocked on the door and called out Su Zhisu's number.

He was led to a standard alchemy laboratory.

The laboratory is small, but it is fully equipped. There is an operating table in the center and various alchemy equipment on the side.

An elderly man with gray hair and sharp eyes stood beside the workbench, wearing a gold badge on his chest. He was clearly a high-level alchemist and the examiner for this assessment.

"Number 047, Su Zhisu?"

The old man confirmed the identity in a calm tone.

"The proficiency level assessment requires a proficiency level alchemy demonstration on-site, and the quality of the finished product must meet or exceed the standard."

"You may use the standard tools here. Once you have checked that the materials are correct, you may begin. The refining time will be included in the assessment, so please manage your time well. Now, please present your materials."

Su Zhisu took out the materials she had prepared in advance for making the [Sanity Potion] from her inventory.

The old man carefully examined the materials, confirmed that there were no abnormalities, nodded, stepped back to the observation area, sat down, and picked up a pen and a record board.

"We can begin."

Su Zhisu took a deep breath and calmed herself down.

Refining the [Potion of Reason] again is not difficult for him now; the key is to complete it consistently and accurately.

He did not use any shortcuts, but strictly followed the standard procedures to process materials, accurately proportion them, control the heat, and guide the energy fusion.

The movements were skillful and the technique was stable, demonstrating a solid foundation.

During the crucial fusion step, he subtly mobilized a trace of the strange power belonging to the "Strange Alchemist," allowing him to more clearly grasp the subtle changes in the energy within the elixir, making the fusion more perfect and uniform.

The whole process was smooth and took less than forty minutes.

A bottle of [Rationality Potion] slowly solidified in a beaker.

Su Zhisu carefully poured it into a prepared standard medicine bottle, sealed it, and handed it to the old man.

The old man took the medicine, first carefully observing its color and clarity, then uncorking the bottle and gently fanning it to smell the aroma.

Next, he took out a lens inlaid with tiny crystals and observed the light and shadow of the energy flow inside the potion.

Finally, he took out a palm-sized metal box covered with runes from his pocket and placed the potion bottle inside.

The runes on the box glowed faintly, and a few seconds later, a line of clear silver numbers appeared at the top.

"Finished product quality: Green and excellent; Energy purity: 87%; Stability: Excellent; Effective ingredients meet standards; Overall rating: Good+".

The old man nodded, a barely perceptible hint of approval on his face.

"The refining process is standardized, and the finished product is of superior quality, exceeding the average level of skilled workers."

"Congratulations, young man. Your alchemy skills are sufficient to earn you the 'Skilled Alchemist' certification."

He picked up a pen and wrote quickly on the notepad, then took out a bronze flask badge from his pocket, with something seemingly engraved on the back, and handed it to Su Zhisu.

"Also, the sanity potion is from Atlantis, right? That's an excellent choice."