Chapter 383: This Doesn't Seem Right
Chapter 383: This Doesn't Seem Right
November 20, 2024
Generally speaking, an alchemist who can refine a top-tier Awakening Spirit Pill is qualified to be called a Tenth Rank Alchemist.
If one can use ten portions of herbs to refine an entire furnace of Awakening Spirit Pills, even if they don't reach the Eleventh Rank, they are among the best of the Tenth Rank Alchemists and deserve respect.
On the other hand, the criteria for Artificers are a bit simpler.
For example, a Tenth Rank Artificer must be able to forge a Third Tier Supreme Artifact. If they can forge one, they are a Tenth Rank Artificer, and even if they forge ten, they will still remain a Tenth Rank until they can forge a Fourth Rank artifact.
Jiang Cheng was also observing the other party, though his mind was elsewhere.
He recalled that back at the Dawn Society, he had seen two cultivation techniques and had wanted to try them one day.
However, whether it was a Grandmaster or a Primordial Energy Warrior, there were only so many hours in a day, and now with alchemy added to the mix, time was even more limited.
"With my Interface in hand, perhaps one day I can try my hand at artifact forging too."
This thought popped into his mind.
"Jiang Xiaoxiong," Ding Lei's voice sounded, "In a few days, some of our senior alchemists from the Alchemy Department will be gathering for a meal and to exchange alchemy insights. Would you like to join us?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng immediately understood the underlying meaning of his words. He scratched his head and said, "You all know each other, but I'm a stranger. Wouldn't it be awkward for me to join?"
"What's wrong with that?"
Excitement flashed across Ding Lei's face.
Jiang Cheng's response was as good as a yes.
"Jiang Xiaoxiong, let's consider it settled then. Let's exchange contact information, and once everything is arranged, I'll reach out to you."
"Sure."
Jiang Cheng didn't decline further and agreed with a smile.
As a newcomer, he needed to gather more intelligence.
Although he could ask Gu Changkong, the local alchemists here would undoubtedly have more specific knowledge.
However, when Jiang Cheng took out his mobile phone in the elevator, the two men inside exchanged a glance, their expressions becoming quite interesting.
"Jiang Xiaoxiong, you must be new from the Outer District, using a mobile phone. We all use Lightbrains here. Look, this is it."
Ding Lei specifically showed off the watch-like device on his wrist.
"Don't be fooled by its appearance. It's not just a watch; it's a microcomputer that uses photons and optical fibers to connect with various optical components. It's mainly used to search for all kinds of information. If it were a hundred years ago, you could even access intelligence from the entire galaxy. But now..."
He shrugged, "We can only access information within our planet, and even then, some channels require special methods or tools to access."
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng felt a sense of deja vu.
"Additionally, it has multiple functions, such as communication, translation, and more. It's normal for a newcomer like you not to have one. I'll get you one later. First, give me your phone number, and I can contact you through this."
"I couldn't possibly," Jiang Cheng hurriedly replied.
"What's the problem? It's just a device worth a few hundred thousand. With your skills, getting one would be a problem."
"Jiang Xiaoxiong, don't decline. This is something you shouldn't refuse," said the Artificer with the surname Zheng, smiling.
"Alright, then I'll leave it to you, Brother Ding." Jiang Cheng thought for a moment. "Actually, could you get me a couple more? I'll pay for them."
Though he didn't have much money at the moment, he could still come up with a million or two.
"No problem, it's just a small matter."
Ding Lei waved his hand nonchalantly, but he found it a bit strange that Gao Ling didn't take care of such a simple matter for him.
Perhaps he was too busy and forgot?
After arriving at the building, they parted ways with the rune master surnamed Zheng. Jiang Cheng and Ding Lei chatted for a while before heading to their respective alchemy chambers.
"It seems they really do treat me like a tool."
Jiang Cheng sighed inwardly.
Shaking his head, he focused his gaze on the alchemy furnace in front of him.
Since they had agreed on a new profit split the previous day, he would start working for his own benefit from today.
After making the necessary preparations, this time, he did not add the usual ten portions of herbs into the alchemy furnace. Instead, he stopped at the eighth portion.
After the alchemist's memory reached the Great Success Level a few days ago, he could use seven or eight portions of herbs to refine an entire furnace of top-grade Vigor Pills.
Moreover, he could control the time to around two and a half hours.
However, he had deliberately held back, deliberately taking his time, making the process last around three hours.
Now, it seemed that holding back was indeed necessary.
After all, who knew if Gu Changlin would be satisfied with the sixty-four percent split and find another reason to reduce his share to thirty percent in the future?
Time passed, and the day went by.
As night fell, a sound came from the alchemy furnace, indicating that the last batch of pills was complete.
However, this was the fifth furnace.
It was precisely the result of saving herbs from the first four furnaces, and the total time was not much different from before.
Jiang Cheng took out the pills, casually popped one into his mouth, and put the remaining nine into a bottle, which he carried with him.
He knew that carrying the bottle wouldn't fool someone who used their psychic energy to check, but as a "Third Rank Psychic Master," alchemy was a very draining task. Carrying a bottle of Awakening Spirit Pills was reasonable, especially since he had been doing so consciously over the past two days.
"With ten extra top-grade Vigor Pills per day, at this rate, my psychic energy will reach the fifth rank in less than ten days."
A glint of joy appeared in Jiang Cheng's eyes.
Once his alchemy technique reached Perfection, he would be able to produce not just ten, but twenty, or even thirty extra pills per day.
After checking and finding no issues, he informed Gao Ling.
A few minutes later, Gao Ling arrived with his people, checked the four bottles of pills, and said, "Jiang Xiaoxiong, you've done a great job."
"Big Brother Gao is too kind."
Jiang Cheng smiled.
"By the way, I have some good news for you. Can you guess what it is?"
Jiang Cheng thought for a moment and said, "Is it that the alchemy furnace has been found?"
"Ha ha ha, exactly."
Gao Ling patted Jiang Cheng on the shoulder. "Yesterday, I told Chang Lin about your response, and he was very happy. He immediately raised the money and bought a Black Gold Furnace. He will deliver it to you early tomorrow morning, and you can start using it right away. Ha ha ha, isn't that great news?"
(End of Chapter)
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