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Chapter 362: See How Far You Can Go
Chapter 362: See How Far You Can Go
2024-11-09
Unbeknownst to him, over an hour had passed.
The pills in the alchemy furnace had all taken shape, and their quality was uniformly Basic.
Jiang Cheng looked at the control panel.
The experience gained was similar to that of a Second Rank Calming Spirit Pill.
Each Basic-quality pill could increase the experience bar by one percent.
There were ten Basic Awakening Spirit Pills in the furnace, and the experience bar had risen by a tenth. With nine more furnaces, he would reach the entry-level.
However, Jiang Cheng didn't stop.
After studying the Awakening Spirit Pills and gaining some personal understanding, there was still plenty of medicinal power in the furnace.
If he could improve the pills to Intermediate or Advanced quality, the experience gain would be even greater. As for Ultimate quality, Jiang Cheng felt it was impossible with his current level.
Time ticked by.
Jiang Cheng was fully focused.
Another hour passed.
Six of the ten Basic Awakening Spirit Pills in the furnace had become Intermediate, and the medicinal power had completely dissipated.
Jiang Cheng finally relaxed, wiping the sweat from his forehead.
Six Intermediate Awakening Spirit Pills and four Basic Awakening Spirit Pills.
The experience bar rose by 16%.
His mind gained some new information about the alchemy technique, deepening his understanding.
"I feel there are some areas that can be improved further."
Jiang Cheng furrowed his brows and walked to the workbench. He made some edits to his previous insights.
After about a quarter of an hour, he began to refine the second batch of pills.
Sure enough.
This time, all ten pills in the furnace were of Intermediate quality, and the experience bar rose by another two percent.
"Very good."
Jiang Cheng nodded.
Feeling the new information in his mind, he summarized and analyzed it. Perhaps, the third time, he could refine Advanced Awakening Spirit Pills.
This method not only saved costs but also greatly shortened the time.
Of course, as his alchemy skills improved, the benefits of this method would gradually decrease.
Until every pill was of Ultimate quality.
The afternoon arrived.
After refining two more batches, the panel showed that he had finally reached the entry-level for Awakening Spirit Pills.
Jiang Cheng rubbed his head. His psychic energy was nearly depleted, and it was time to meditate and restore his energy.
The good news was that using this method, the time to reach Basic Mastery in alchemy might be halved or more.
"Keep going!"
He encouraged himself.
Not only did Gu Changjun want to see him reach Major Mastery or Perfection in alchemy.
Jiang Cheng himself wanted it even more!
Meanwhile, on the other side.
In the villa, Gu Changlin, with his eyes closed, was cultivating his psychic energy. As his phone vibrated, he slowly opened his eyes.
Seeing the number on the phone, he sighed.
If he had a choice, he would rather receive a call from Gu Changjun than Gu Changlin.
But yesterday, the other party had already made it clear over the phone that he would call again at this time today.
What must come will come, and there's no escaping it.
"Hello, Third Brother?"
Gu Changlin spoke first after answering the call.
"Hmm."
Gu Changlin responded and asked, "Third Brother, you should know why I'm calling, right?
Gu Changkong fell silent for a moment before nodding, "I understand."
"Good, I'm glad you know."
Gu Changlin smiled faintly.
"Then, it's time for you to tell me your answer."
Gu Changkong took a deep breath, "I'm sorry, Big Brother. Jiang Cheng is someone I highly regard, and I'm not willing to hand him over to others. Yesterday, I borrowed medicinal ingredients worth two billion from Father and gave them to Jiang Cheng to refine Awakening Spirit Pills, so..."
"Hehehe."
Gu Changlin chuckled.
In truth, he had known about this the previous day.
"Big Brother, don't misunderstand me."
Gu Changkong still held deep reservations about the other party.
"I don't intend to go against you, and I definitely won't collaborate with Fifth Brother. Last night, he called me demanding something, and I outright refused."
"Oh?"
Gu Changlin asked, "What if it was me asking for something? Would you refuse me as well?"
Gu Changkong remained silent.
But sometimes, silence speaks louder than words.
"Third Brother, you wouldn't be thinking of competing with me, would you?"
Gu Changlin's tone carried a hint of danger.
"Big Brother is overthinking it."
Gu Changkong calmly replied, "I don't have such intentions, and I'm not even your match, no matter which aspect we're talking about."
"At least you're self-aware."
Gu Changlin chuckled lightly.
He didn't think Gu Changkong could compete with him; aside from their vastly different backgrounds, there was nothing else to consider.
"You haven't changed a bit."
He sighed lightly, feeling a bit sentimental.
"Even as a child, you were the one who never bowed to me. Now that you're grown up, you still hold onto such naive ideas."
Gu Changkong listened quietly, saying nothing.
"Previously, Second Brother was the one who resisted me the most. I know that even now, he still doesn't submit to me, but it doesn't matter anymore."
A trace of disdain flashed in Gu Changlin's eyes.
If he still had the intention to recruit Gu Changkong, he had absolutely no such thoughts for Second Brother.
"Fine, if you insist on continuing, then I'll leave it to you. I'm curious to see how far you can go."
After saying this, he laughed and hung up the phone.
Only then did Gu Changkong exhale in relief, feeling a cold sweat on his back.
He knew that the other party didn't leave harsh words or take action, not out of kindness, but because they looked down on him.
In Gu Changlin's mind, Jiang Cheng might not be as formidable as they thought, after all, their father shared the same sentiment—second-rank and third-rank pills were not the same.
Successfully refining second-rank pills to perfection didn't guarantee the same for third-rank pills, or more likely, it wouldn't be achievable.
Yet, he still made the call, unwilling to let Jiang Cheng fall into the hands of his competitor, Gu Changjun.
Just because it was unlikely didn't mean it was impossible; if Jiang Cheng succeeded, he would be at a disadvantage.
A ninth or tenth-rank alchemist would carry significant weight even in the inner city.
As for the suggestion to work under him, Gu Changkong felt the same way.
Just as he wouldn't want to be Gu Changlin's lackey, no matter what, Gu Changlin would insist on making him one, not out of appreciation for his abilities, but purely for his own satisfaction.
After all, that's just human nature.
After hanging up, Gu Changkong turned his head, glancing in the direction of the alchemy chamber, before quietly turning around, closing his eyes to continue his cultivation.
(End of Chapter)
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