Supreme God Emperor - V1C3
Chapter 3
Alchemy Lessons
Everyone in North Cloud City was well aware of the legendary Spirit Gathering Pill, a prestigious third-grade pill of great value in the cultivation world. In this small, bustling city, located within the Southern Cloud Empire, only a select few, no more than five individuals, possessed the expertise to refine such a remarkable pill. This scarcity was a testament to the city's limitations, as the highest-ranking alchemist held only a three-star designation. This rank reflected both their skill and the available resources for apothecary studies.
When Mu Yun first heard the term "Spirit Gathering Pill," a wave of astonishment washed over him. Memories from his past life flooded back; he recalled that this particular pill was renowned for its efficacy, serving as the finest elevating pill that could help a cultivator progress from the seven-layer Condensing Elementary State to the eighth-layer Gathering Pill State within the Body Tempering Realm. The significance of this transition could not be overstated, as it opened new avenues for power and advancement. He also remembered that the Spirit Gathering Pill was typically utilized as the foundational trial pill for aspiring alchemists. This benchmark gauged their potential in the intricate world of alchemy.
Noticing the mixture of surprise etched across Mu Yun's face, Miao Xianyu's lips curled into a triumphant smile. To her, it was evident that Mu Yun was utterly uninformed about the complexities surrounding the Spirit Gathering Pill. Her grandfather, a respected figure in the alchemical community, had recently succeeded in refining the Spirit Gathering Pill, albeit with considerable frustration over its low yield. This shortcoming had driven him to actively seek ways to optimize his refining techniques. Today, Miao Xianyu planned to use her grandfather’s struggles to challenge Mu Yun, demonstrating her own knowledge while underscoring Mu Yun's lack of understanding in this crucial aspect of alchemy.
"The Instructor of Animal Husbandry explains that the Spirit Gathering Pill is a third-tier pill. Its primary ingredients include Baiwei Ganoderma lucidum, iron coral, poor root grass, and the demon pill from a third-tier, low-level monster called the Pofeng Qinglang, along with some auxiliary herbs. This combination is essential for successful refinement."
"Teacher Mu," Miao Xianyu asked with genuine curiosity, "I understand that the first three medicinal ingredients are crucial for creating the Spirit Gathering Pill, but why do we need to include the demon pill from the Pofeng Qinglang?"
Before she could finish, Mu Yun interjected abruptly, "What kind of nonsense is that? The Spirit Gathering Pill is meant for martial artists to condense their Yuan Dan as they progress into the Body Tempering Eightfold Pill Gathering Realm. What's most crucial? Stability! If the Yuan Dan is unstable, it becomes difficult to improve in the future!"
Mu Yun exclaimed angrily, "Even though the demon pill of the Broken Wind Blue Wolf can neutralize the three main medicinal materials, it has nearly depleted their spiritual energy. The success rate is terrible! Who in their right mind would try to invent something like this?"
Mo Yu shook his head and exhaled with exasperation. Suddenly, Mu Yun felt that after ten thousand years, alchemy techniques had not only stagnated but had actually regressed.
Hearing Mu Yun's outburst, the whole class fell silent.
Was this teacher truly an Idiot? The Spirit Gathering Pill is universally recognized throughout the entire Tianyun Continent as a top-tier medicine, and this method of alchemy is highly esteemed. Moreover, this is the creation of Yaoguzi, a legendary sage of medicine from thousands of years ago, revered by generations to come. Who did Mu Yun think was foolish? He truly believed he could compare himself to a sage from so long ago!
However, Miao Xianyu was taken aback. Her grandfather had voiced similar sentiments! While others might not be proficient in alchemy, she excelled in it. At a young age, she had already become a true one-star alchemy master and was celebrated as a small alchemy genius throughout Beiyun City. She hadn’t expected that Mu Yun could see through this issue!
If the last question was a joke, could this one also be dismissed? "Then what should we do according to what teacher Mu has said?" Miao Xianyu called out, her tone suddenly tinged with genuine curiosity.
The other students exchanged puzzled glances. Miao Xianyu’s change in attitude suggested that Mu Yun’s words might actually hold some weight!
"What should we do? Refining the Spirit Gathering Pill with the demon pill of the Broken Wind Blue Wolf will waste the spirituality of the other three main medicines and increase the failure rate of the alchemy process!" Mu Yun explained. "The best option is to use the Wind Wolf's demon pill!"
At this, a wave of laughter swept through the classroom.
"Wind Wolf? Instructor Mu, are you joking?" Mo Yang couldn't contain himself and doubled over with laughter. "While we may not know much about alchemy, we've taken plenty of alchemy classes. The Wind Wolf is only a Tier 1 monster, the lowest level. It contains a lot of impurities! Are you seriously suggesting we use it to refine the third-tier Spirit Gathering Pill? This is ridiculous!"
Seeing Mo Yang’s almost silly, wide-eyed mocking face, Mu Yun felt truly speechless. It was quite a challenge to explain the complexities of alchemy to these little ones. Meanwhile, Miao Xianyu stood nearby, shaking her head slightly with a bittersweet smile that reflected a twinge of frustration with the response.
Originally, she had expected Mu Yun to come up with a solid solution, but it seemed she was mistaken. The Wind Wolf's demon pill? The demon pill of the first-order demon beast, Fenglang, is low in purity and lacks any spiritual essence. Refining a third-level pill, the Spirit Gathering Pill, using it would not integrate the medicinal properties of the three types of Ganoderma lucidum used in the formula!
It appeared that she had been overly burdened by her grandfather’s unwarranted demands in recent days, leading her to seek answers from Mu Yun, a widely regarded incompetent instructor. It was indeed quite ridiculous.
"Oh? So, according to this teacher, relying solely on the Wind Wolf’s demon pill will compensate for what Brofeng Qinglang cannot achieve and enhance the medicinal power and success rate of the Spirit Gathering Pill?"
"Of course not!" Mu Yun almost blurted out instinctively.
When Mu Yun first heard the term "Spirit Gathering Pill," a wave of astonishment washed over him. Memories from his past life flooded back; he recalled that this particular pill was renowned for its efficacy, serving as the finest elevating pill that could help a cultivator progress from the seven-layer Condensing Elementary State to the eighth-layer Gathering Pill State within the Body Tempering Realm. The significance of this transition could not be overstated, as it opened new avenues for power and advancement. He also remembered that the Spirit Gathering Pill was typically utilized as the foundational trial pill for aspiring alchemists. This benchmark gauged their potential in the intricate world of alchemy.
Noticing the mixture of surprise etched across Mu Yun's face, Miao Xianyu's lips curled into a triumphant smile. To her, it was evident that Mu Yun was utterly uninformed about the complexities surrounding the Spirit Gathering Pill. Her grandfather, a respected figure in the alchemical community, had recently succeeded in refining the Spirit Gathering Pill, albeit with considerable frustration over its low yield. This shortcoming had driven him to actively seek ways to optimize his refining techniques. Today, Miao Xianyu planned to use her grandfather’s struggles to challenge Mu Yun, demonstrating her own knowledge while underscoring Mu Yun's lack of understanding in this crucial aspect of alchemy.
"The Instructor of Animal Husbandry explains that the Spirit Gathering Pill is a third-tier pill. Its primary ingredients include Baiwei Ganoderma lucidum, iron coral, poor root grass, and the demon pill from a third-tier, low-level monster called the Pofeng Qinglang, along with some auxiliary herbs. This combination is essential for successful refinement."
"Teacher Mu," Miao Xianyu asked with genuine curiosity, "I understand that the first three medicinal ingredients are crucial for creating the Spirit Gathering Pill, but why do we need to include the demon pill from the Pofeng Qinglang?"
Before she could finish, Mu Yun interjected abruptly, "What kind of nonsense is that? The Spirit Gathering Pill is meant for martial artists to condense their Yuan Dan as they progress into the Body Tempering Eightfold Pill Gathering Realm. What's most crucial? Stability! If the Yuan Dan is unstable, it becomes difficult to improve in the future!"
Mu Yun exclaimed angrily, "Even though the demon pill of the Broken Wind Blue Wolf can neutralize the three main medicinal materials, it has nearly depleted their spiritual energy. The success rate is terrible! Who in their right mind would try to invent something like this?"
Mo Yu shook his head and exhaled with exasperation. Suddenly, Mu Yun felt that after ten thousand years, alchemy techniques had not only stagnated but had actually regressed.
Hearing Mu Yun's outburst, the whole class fell silent.
Was this teacher truly an Idiot? The Spirit Gathering Pill is universally recognized throughout the entire Tianyun Continent as a top-tier medicine, and this method of alchemy is highly esteemed. Moreover, this is the creation of Yaoguzi, a legendary sage of medicine from thousands of years ago, revered by generations to come. Who did Mu Yun think was foolish? He truly believed he could compare himself to a sage from so long ago!
However, Miao Xianyu was taken aback. Her grandfather had voiced similar sentiments! While others might not be proficient in alchemy, she excelled in it. At a young age, she had already become a true one-star alchemy master and was celebrated as a small alchemy genius throughout Beiyun City. She hadn’t expected that Mu Yun could see through this issue!
If the last question was a joke, could this one also be dismissed? "Then what should we do according to what teacher Mu has said?" Miao Xianyu called out, her tone suddenly tinged with genuine curiosity.
The other students exchanged puzzled glances. Miao Xianyu’s change in attitude suggested that Mu Yun’s words might actually hold some weight!
"What should we do? Refining the Spirit Gathering Pill with the demon pill of the Broken Wind Blue Wolf will waste the spirituality of the other three main medicines and increase the failure rate of the alchemy process!" Mu Yun explained. "The best option is to use the Wind Wolf's demon pill!"
At this, a wave of laughter swept through the classroom.
"Wind Wolf? Instructor Mu, are you joking?" Mo Yang couldn't contain himself and doubled over with laughter. "While we may not know much about alchemy, we've taken plenty of alchemy classes. The Wind Wolf is only a Tier 1 monster, the lowest level. It contains a lot of impurities! Are you seriously suggesting we use it to refine the third-tier Spirit Gathering Pill? This is ridiculous!"
Seeing Mo Yang’s almost silly, wide-eyed mocking face, Mu Yun felt truly speechless. It was quite a challenge to explain the complexities of alchemy to these little ones. Meanwhile, Miao Xianyu stood nearby, shaking her head slightly with a bittersweet smile that reflected a twinge of frustration with the response.
Originally, she had expected Mu Yun to come up with a solid solution, but it seemed she was mistaken. The Wind Wolf's demon pill? The demon pill of the first-order demon beast, Fenglang, is low in purity and lacks any spiritual essence. Refining a third-level pill, the Spirit Gathering Pill, using it would not integrate the medicinal properties of the three types of Ganoderma lucidum used in the formula!
It appeared that she had been overly burdened by her grandfather’s unwarranted demands in recent days, leading her to seek answers from Mu Yun, a widely regarded incompetent instructor. It was indeed quite ridiculous.
"Oh? So, according to this teacher, relying solely on the Wind Wolf’s demon pill will compensate for what Brofeng Qinglang cannot achieve and enhance the medicinal power and success rate of the Spirit Gathering Pill?"
"Of course not!" Mu Yun almost blurted out instinctively.
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