Chapter 297: Watch Carefully, Learn Diligently

"The alchemy master who will teach you later is an Alchemy Master Level 2."

The two walked down the basement corridor.

From the first underground level to the third underground level, they are all alchemy rooms; of course, because the number of alchemists is limited, even the first level still has many vacant rooms.

Yang Chun introduced as they walked, noting that the walls on both sides have good soundproofing, so there's no need to worry that voices will disturb the alchemists inside the rooms.

"Alchemist ranks, like Force Warriors, are divided from Level One to Level Ten; Levels One to Three correspond to the three grades of First-grade Material elixirs, Levels Four to Six correspond to Second-grade Material, Levels Seven to Ten correspond to Third-grade Elixir, with an additional top-grade tier."

Hearing this, Jiang Cheng couldn't help but ask curiously, "Is top quality only available for Three-grade Elixir? Not for First- or Second-grade?"

Yang Chun halted his steps, turned and gave Jiang Cheng a glance.

"There is, indeed; even the First-grade Spirit Nourishing Pill can be top quality, and a top-quality Spirit Nourishing Pill, even if it doesn't quite match the Second-grade Basic Tranquil Pill, is not far off,

but for someone capable of refining a Gao Ji Yao Shen Dan, taking another step to produce a Top Grade An Shen Pill is too difficult; poor control could lead to a total loss."

"It would be better to learn how to refine a Second-grade Calming Pill; there's more room for improvement, and there are formulas available. Since one can learn something better, why not?"

Indeed.

Jiang Cheng nodded.

His heart stirred.

Perhaps he could try refining a Supreme Nourishing Spirit Pill.

According to Yang Chun, its effect is similar to a Primary Tranquil Pill.

Yang Chun continued the previous topic.

"That Alchemy Master Level 2, using one batch of ingredients to refine Primary Spirit Nourishing Pills, typically yields six or seven pieces; using one and a half batches to produce Intermediate Spirit Nourishing Pills yields four or five pieces per furnace. At his skill level, teaching you is still sufficient."

"If the ingredients increase, does the quality improve?"

"Yes. With one and a half batches of ingredients, if the skill is adequate, one can refine ten Intermediate Spirit Nourishing Pills per furnace; with two batches, one can refine a Gao Ji Yao Shen Dan per furnace. But that's all I know."

Yang Chun gave a wry smile.

"For more, when you meet that Level 2 Alchemy Master, you can ask again."

Jiang Cheng nodded.

Soon, the two arrived at a door marked with the number 16.

Yang Chun knocked on the door.

Someone inside opened the door.

It was a young man, appearing to be in his twenties.

Jiang Cheng had already put on a slightly younger Human Skin Mask, not fearing exposure, and glanced inside through the door.

Besides the young man who opened the door, there were two more people inside, a man and a woman.

In addition, there was a middle‑aged man with disheveled hair, wearing a white lab coat and a stern face; he must be the Level 2 Alchemy Master.

In front of him stood a two‑ to three‑meter‑tall alchemy furnace, with various colorful electronic instruments beside it, dazzling to the eye.

"Old Shen, the newcomer, please look after them more."

Yang Chun said with a smile.

"No problem, Yang Zhuguan."

Shen Ming immediately showed a flattering smile on his face and agreed without hesitation.

Yang Chun nodded at Jiang Cheng, and after the latter entered, smiled at the others and closed the door.

"Your timing is perfect; I was just about to refine some elixirs—watch carefully, learn well."

Shen Ming set his face in a stern expression.

At the same time, the other three also gave Jiang Cheng a once‑over.

The woman among them glanced at Jiang Cheng and then looked away; she had little interest in someone of ordinary appearance.

The other man reacted similarly.

The one who opened the door for Jiang Cheng gave him a slight smile, showing goodwill. Jiang Cheng returned the slight smile.

At that moment, Shen Ming's voice rang out.

"The herbs we need for refining alchemy are divided into three types: the primary herb, the auxiliary herb, and the guide herb; alchemy is done by inserting enough herbal potency into the mix and refining it."

"Each herb's potency differs, so the quality and quantity of herbs added affect the quality of the resulting elixir, and naturally the time consumed also varies."

Shen Ming operated while explaining.

He explained from the most basic ingredients to their processing; actually machines assist, merely requiring the ingredients to be placed in the corresponding slots, but Shen Ming said these are all fundamental alchemy skills, and what if one day there's no machine assistance?

From the furrowed brows of the two beside him, it seemed this wasn't his first time saying that.

Jiang Cheng thought to himself that this stern man was indeed rigid, yet also responsible; otherwise Yang Chun wouldn't have specially sent him to teach a newcomer alchemy.

Next came the alchemy process.

Using Spiritual Power, they observed the changes inside the furnace to control the timing.

In fact, the instruments beside the furnace also displayed various indicators.

However, Shen Ming added that these indicators are slightly lagging; with them one can refine elixirs of intermediate or lower quality, but producing high‑grade or even top‑grade ones is almost impossible.

Jiang Cheng listened attentively, especially to the instrument operation.

After an hour, a furnace of elixirs was finally refined.

Accompanied by a faint fragrance, six Primary Spirit Nourishing Pills appeared before the eyes.

The herbal liquid elsewhere turned into dregs, emitting an indescribable odor.

"You all, within a month, reaching this level meets the requirement," Shen Ming swept his gaze over them, finally landing on Jiang Cheng.

The latter nodded repeatedly, indicating his understanding.

In his heart he thought, this alchemy is indeed not simple.

The complicated steps, let's not even mention them.

Just the Spiritual Power consumption is already huge.

Just now, using Spiritual Power to watch the alchemy furnace for an hour, fully focused, and with the furnace's high temperature, the Spiritual Power consumption was close to one‑third.

For a Level 1 Spirit Mind Practitioner, counting everything, producing six or seven furnaces of Primary Spirit Nourishing Pills a day is about it.

Thinking of that, he asked, "Brother Shen, after we become Level One Alchemy Masters, how many Primary Spirit Nourishing Pills must we produce each day to complete the task?"

"Your thinking is rather far‑reaching."

Shen Ming replied, "For a Level 1 Spirit Mind Practitioner, producing forty Primary Spirit Nourishing Pills a day is sufficient."

Upon hearing that, the three people beside them all showed uneasy expressions.

Jiang Cheng also felt that the requirement was not low.

If we count six furnaces a day, five pills per furnace, that's only thirty, still ten short of the daily target.

Either raise the level to ensure each furnace yields more than six pills, or spend extra time, open two more furnaces, and make up the numbers.

The work time shot up instantly, and after returning, the Spiritual Power was also completely drained.

If one reaches Level 2 Spirit Mind Practitioner, the benchmark would likely double…

Jiang Cheng was both amused and exasperated; it was calculated to the bone.

"Alright, I've already demonstrated once. You three take turns to operate once, including the newcomer; after they're done, you can try as well."

"Okay."

Jiang Cheng could not have wanted it more.

Because after he watched the alchemy process once, the Panel had already unlocked the skill for the Spirit Nourishing Pill.

Only the Experience Value did not increase; it must be earned through actual practice.

(End of chapter)