Chapter 2717

Shopkeeper Wanyan took a sip of milk, licked the milky residue from her lips, and said, "The Universe Cauldron? I don't know about that, but I do know a bit about Universe Cauldron fragments."

Shopkeeper Wanyan began to joke around.

Zhao Chi smiled and said, "Just the fragments, then—whatever you know, please tell me all of it."

"Hehe, of course, no problem."

Shopkeeper Wanyan continued, "Universe Cauldron fragments can indeed synthesize anything, but it's only that they can—it doesn't necessarily mean they'll produce it."

"What do you mean by that?"

Shopkeeper Wanyan explained:

"If you want to synthesize a Mystic Woman Ruler remnant piece, then consuming 100 Mystic Woman Ruler fragments to do so with Universe Cauldron fragments is perfectly fine.

"But if you want to synthesize a Mystic Woman Ruler, consuming 100 Mystic Woman Ruler remnant pieces—do you think using these Universe Cauldron fragments would still work?

"Of course it wouldn't!

"A single fragment is incapable of synthesizing higher-grade divine artifact fragments.

"But those 100 Mystic Woman Ruler remnant pieces would still be consumed…

"From the standpoint of consumption, Universe Cauldron fragments truly can synthesize anything.

"But from the standpoint of results, they absolutely cannot synthesize high-grade divine artifact fragments.

"Do you understand what I mean by saying it this way?"

Zhao Chi nodded and said, "Meaning, no matter what you synthesize, it can attempt it, but the result might simply be impossible to achieve."

Shopkeeper Wanyan smiled and said:

"Exactly that.

"Let me give a more down-to-earth example.

"Can a guaranteed lethal poison be eaten?

"Normally speaking, absolutely not.

"But if we're talking about the act of 'eating' itself, then of course the poison can be eaten—just open your mouth and swallow.

"Whether you'll die and whether it can be eaten are two different matters.

"It's roughly that kind of meaning.

"So if you use it later, never attempt a cross-grade synthesis—that would only be a waste."

Zhao Chi nodded: "That example really is easy to understand—I got it right away. Apart from divine artifact fragments, I've heard it can also synthesize other things?"

Shopkeeper Wanyan said again:

"Of course.

"The effect of Universe Cauldron fragments is certainly not limited to synthesizing divine artifact remnant pieces; it can synthesize other things too.

"For example, using 100 elixirs, you can synthesize a higher-grade elixir—that would definitely be a waste, I'm just giving an example.

"Or using 100 identical blueprints, you can synthesize a higher-grade blueprint. I've only heard about this one, but I'll share it with you too.

"Or, using 100 pieces of fashion or equipment, you can synthesize higher-grade fashion or equipment. I've actually seen this one with my own eyes—the new weapon really was very powerful.

"Additionally, living things cannot be synthesized.

"Whether humans, magical beasts, pets, or even plants and seeds—none of them can be synthesized.

"Once synthesized… you'll just get some minced meat or mushy dregs. You'd best not try it."

Zhao Chi listened attentively.

While listening, he helped refill her milk.

Shopkeeper Wanyan quickly rose to thank him.

Zhao Chi said, "Don't mention it. Everything you've mentioned uses 100 of the same item—but what about different items? Or larger or smaller quantities?"

Shopkeeper Wanyan smiled and said:

"I didn't make myself clear.

"Let me explain again.

"Let's talk about quantity first.

"Synthesizing with Universe Cauldron fragments always has a probability, and this probability is completely unknown—it's not visible.

"Through people's attempts, it was ultimately settled on the order of 100 pieces or 100 items—at that quantity, the success rate is very high.

"Of course, if you're afraid of failure and stack the quantity up to 200 or even more, then this probability should be higher, but the increase in success rate is limited—relatively speaking, it's not cost-effective.

"Simply put, the quantity is there to raise the success rate.

"So you should know what happens with a smaller quantity, right? It lowers the success rate."