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Chapter 223: Alchemical Formula and Future Plans
Chapter 223: Alchemical Formula and Future Plans
Su Chen had always known that pills were extremely useful.
But after breaking through to the Sixth Stage, he truly understood their importance.
Without the assistance of pills, he wondered if the number of powerful cultivators in Great Zhou would be halved.
Demons possessed stronger bodies than humans, and their population was far greater.
However, there weren't significantly more powerful demons than humans.
Perhaps alchemy was one of the significant factors contributing to this balance.
With this in mind, Su Chen took out the Jade Essence Alchemy manual and examined it.
Aside from the most basic content, the art of alchemy was shrouded in secrecy.
To experiment with alchemy, he could only rely on this Jade Essence Alchemy manual.
Every alchemy family tightly guarded their pill formulas.
Even within the direct lineage, there were often many restrictions, making it impossible to know the entire formula.
Many outsiders mistakenly believed that pill formulas merely listed the ingredients used in the pills.
They thought that to create a specific pill, one only needed to know which ingredients to use.
But reality was far more complex.
A genuine pill formula included much more than just the ingredients.
First, it specified the quantity and proportion of each ingredient.
Then, it described the quality of the ingredients, such as requiring an ingredient to be used before it bloomed.
After blooming, it might become toxic, turning the pill into a poisonous concoction.
Additionally, the formula would also detail the order of adding ingredients.
Which ingredients should be added first, and which should be added later into the pill furnace.
The formula also included instructions for controlling the furnace fire, whether to use a gentle or intense flame.
A pill formula was far more intricate than most people imagined; it wasn't just a list of ingredients.
In Great Zhou, there were numerous pill formulas circulating outside the sects.
Many people could even identify the ingredients of a pill just by smelling it.
However, they didn't know the actual refining process.
Knowing the ingredients was one thing, but understanding the entire refining process was another.
Su Chen might need a decade or more to figure it out through trial and error.
This process of experimentation would also consume a vast amount of resources.
He wondered who could afford such expenses.
Although he wasn't sure if the Jade Essence Alchemy manual contained many errors, it was his only option to learn alchemy.
To grasp the art of alchemy, he could only rely on this formula and attempt to practice it.
Su Chen wasn't in a hurry regarding alchemy.
It wasn't something that could be resolved in a few days.
After a few days of seclusion, he felt a bit hungry.
When he opened the door, he found some warm dishes waiting outside.
Mother and Younger Sister must have brought meals for him every day. Such treatment was only possible with family by his side.
Carrying the food into his room, Su Chen ate while mentally scanning his Sea of Consciousness.
After reaching the Sixth Stage, he could now activate four Heavenly Daoheart Scriptures instead of three.
This provided him with more options during critical moments.
After leaving his room, Su Chen first went to inform Mother and Younger Sister. Then, he took a bath and freshened up.
He had been in seclusion for nearly four days.
It didn't seem like a long time, but as a core disciple, the sect elders might have matters to discuss with him.
Additionally, since returning from the Imperial City, he hadn't had a detailed conversation with the Great Elder yet.
This time, he had come to Tiangang City with Mother and Younger Sister.
The sect elders intentionally gave him more time to spend with his family.
After bathing, Su Chen changed into new clothes.
Seeing his appearance, Mother and Younger Sister both felt delighted.
"Have the women of Tiangang City not seen my little brother's handsome face?"
How is it that not a single visitor has come to see us these days?"
Mother was truly perplexed.
Logically, Su Chen's handsome appearance should have attracted many admiring glances from ladies.
"Mother, everyone who comes to Tiangang City is here to learn martial arts and protect the borders."
"I didn't think of that."
Su Chen's explanation was just a way to deflect the conversation.
The real reason was that many people in Tiangang City knew of Jin Yue's interest in Su Chen.
Jin Yue was the granddaughter of the Jin Family's Young Master, and her father was likely to become the next head of the Jin Family.
Who would dare compete with Jin Yue? With this connection, even if someone had feelings for Su Chen, they could only keep it to themselves and not speak of it.
After resting, Su Chen headed towards the sect.
Su Chen prepared to pay a visit to Senior Zhenren Shangxuan.
Upon returning from the Imperial City Gathering, Su Chen felt he should have a proper talk with the Great Elder.
This gathering should be considered as the sect's recognition of his potential, and it was the first time he had shown himself after receiving the title of Heaven's Pride Disciple.
Su Chen believed he had performed quite well, at least in suppressing the schemes and plots of the Yunyang Sect.
Walking towards Senior Zhenren Shangxuan's courtyard.
"The Great Elder is in the side hall," the attendant said, and Su Chen changed direction, heading towards the side hall.
After announcing his arrival, Su Chen was led into the hall.
All four elders were present, and upon seeing Su Chen, they wore smiles on their faces.
"Are your family members adapting well to life in Tiangang City?"
Seeing Su Chen, Senior Zhenren Shangxuan's face was filled with a kind smile as he asked.
"Thank you for your concern, Mother. When she first arrived, she wasn't used to it, but today she's much more comfortable.
Since my sister is young, she's quite adaptable to living in a new place."
"That's good. If there's any trouble, just tell me directly."
Senior Zhenren Shangxuan was very welcoming of Su Chen bringing his family.
Most sects would welcome the relocation of their disciples' families to the vicinity of the sect.
By doing so, the disciple's loyalty to the sect would be self-evident.
Moreover, with their families in Tiangang City, the disciples would be more dedicated to their duties on the frontlines.
In Su Chen's case, the elders were even more pleased.
Since they were treating Su Chen as a core disciple, Tiangang City would undoubtedly invest a vast amount of resources in him.
Not only in terms of pills and cultivation techniques, but also in the elders' efforts to arrange various opportunities for Su Chen to gain experience.
With Su Chen willing to bring his family to Tiangang City, the sect would also feel more at ease investing resources in him.
"Have you heard any news from the Yunyang Sect?"
Hearing this, Su Chen shook his head.
"I haven't had the time to look into it lately."
"Your performance at the Imperial City Gathering has already spread throughout the cities of Great Zhou.
The number of applicants wanting to join our Tiangang City has more than doubled compared to last year.
Your performance has been a great help."
Senior Zhenren Shangxuan gave Su Chen a high evaluation.
"It's all thanks to the elders' wise planning. I was just lucky enough to get a draw."
"Don't say that. Your performance didn't disappoint in any way.
On the contrary, there were many surprises.
In this gamble, thanks to you, I won."
Senior Zhenren Shangxuan smiled.
Mentioning Grandmaster Taiwu's embarrassment seemed to bring him joy.
"The news from outside says that Lin Hai Manor has been bought by us.
It sounds quite ridiculous."
(End of Chapter)
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