Chapter 133: Burning Spirit Pill (Sorry, sorry!)

Entering the cave dwelling, Lin Chao saw many discarded alchemy furnaces, as well as liquid medicine pools and some glass apparatus.

It must be said that the furnishings in this cave dwelling were somewhat similar to those research laboratories in the original world.

Zimo looked at the two of them and took out two Jade Slips.

The information within the Jade Slip instantly merged into his mind.

Zimo looked at the information, a look of dissatisfaction appearing on his face: "The Heavenly Pill Peak of today is truly becoming more and more declining; is this all the disciples sent to the Zhen Dan Association?"

Beside him, Yun Ying felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over her burning enthusiasm.

Zimo glanced at Lin Chao: "Your alchemy talent is actually quite good."

"Many thanks for the Elder's praise," Lin Chao said, bowing in thanks.

Elder Zimo did not speak again, but instead busied himself with something.

Not long after, two bottles of liquid medicine appeared in his hands.

The liquid medicine was green and emitted a pungent odor.

"Place your hands into the liquid medicine."

"As you command."

A look of excitement appeared on Yun Ying's face.

Her ancestor from the family had practiced here under Elder Zimo.

She naturally knew that Elder Zimo held different attitudes toward his disciples and students.

This difference in attitude began with this assessment.

This type of green potion was named Burning Spirit, and its effects were unknown.

When an alchemist placed their hand into the potion, the greater the reaction of the potion, the more Zimo would value that alchemist.

Yun Ying had been exposed to the Burning Spirit Potion since she was young, and she had always tried hard to improve her technique for increasing the potion's reaction, and she had already gained something from it.

She was very certain that her performance would definitely not be poor.

She instantly placed her hand into the Burning Spirit Potion.

Suddenly, a scorching sensation struck, as if it were burning her soul.

Flames immediately sprouted upon the Burning Spirit Potion.

The flames were a full three inches high.

Seeing this scene, Yun Ying felt joyful inside.

A look of pride appeared on her face.

She looked toward Lin Chao.

Lin Chao also placed his hand into the Burning Spirit Potion.

Just as he placed it in, he felt the Dragon Pattern on his back heating up.

A flash of surprise crossed his mind, and he instantly suppressed the aura of the Dragon Pattern.

At this moment, the Burning Spirit Potion also sprouted flames.

The flames were two inches high.

Seeing this scene, Yun Ying could not help but say from the side, a trace of secret joy in her heart: "Two-inch flames, that has already surpassed the vast majority of people; Xiang Lin, your talent is indeed quite good."

Her thoughts had a sense of that neighborly feeling where they hope you do well, but not better than them.

Lin Chao did not speak, but a trace of doubt arose in his heart.

There was something strange about this Burning Spirit Potion.

And beside them, Zimo stood up with a start.

He looked at the Burning Spirit Potion, revealing a look of shock: "It is actually gold..."

On the two-inch-high Burning Spirit Potion, there was strikingly a golden flame.

This left Yun Ying, who was at the side, a bit confused.

She had learned about the Burning Spirit Potion; the color of the flame seemed to be of no use, as it mainly depended on the height.

Yun Ying was puzzled, not knowing what had happened.

Zimo looked at Lin Chao, his heart filled with excitement; he placed his hand on Lin Chao's shoulder and looked again at the golden flame.

"What is your name?"

As an Immortal Cultivator, he had not remembered Lin Chao's name.

"Xiang Lin."

"A good name," Elder Zimo praised, then looked at Yun Ying, "To study under my Gate, you need to pay ten thousand Spirit Stones every year; are you willing?"

Yun Ying hurriedly said: "I am willing."

"The costs for medicinal materials and the cave dwelling must be paid by yourself.

However, the Zhen Dan Association will help you cover the bulk of the medicinal material costs, and you must still pay fifty thousand Spirit Stones annually," Elder Zimo said calmly.

Yun Ying gritted her teeth: "As you command."

These were all within the range she could accept.

"Your cave dwelling is at Xiasha Mountain; someone will take you there in a moment."

"Many thanks, Master!" Yun Ying continued to reply.

She felt somewhat disappointed inside.

Her master's attitude toward her performance was too cold.

At this time, Elder Zimo looked at Lin Chao, his face full of a kind expression: "From now on, you are my disciple; why haven't you called me Master yet?"

Yun Ying was stunned; Elder Zimo, this...

"Greetings, Master."

"Hmm." Elder Zimo stroked his beard, looking to be in a very good mood, "Since you come from another continent, you likely don't have many savings."

"Your apprenticeship fee, as well as the costs for medicinal materials and your immortal cave, I shall take it upon myself to waive them for you."

Hearing this, Yun Ying felt unbalanced inside, and she couldn't help but say, "Master, I also come from another continent."

"Hmph." Elder Zimo snorted coldly, "Interrupt me again, and your annual apprenticeship fee will double from now on."

Yun Ying: "..."

Elder Zimo looked at Lin Chao, his expression turning amiable again: "Your immortal cave shall be on Shangdan Peak; that way, you will be closer to me, and it will be easier for us to communicate if there are matters to discuss."

Beside them, Yun Ying was so envious her chest turned purple.

The requirement to reside on Shangdan Peak is to be at least an Intermediate Alchemist of the Quasi-Master level.

She and Lin Chao are both Intermediate Alchemists, yet this gap is simply too large.

"Many thanks, Master." Lin Chao, however, did not feel much of anything.

Elder Zimo looked toward Yun Ying: "Go to Anju Hall; there is someone there who will take you to Xiasha Peak."

"As you command." Yun Ying gritted her teeth and nodded.

"Xiang Lin, I will take you to Shangdan Peak. Whichever immortal cave you take a liking to, tell me, and I will arrange it for you."

"Many thanks, Master."

Beside them, Yun Ying gnashed her teeth, never expecting such an outcome.

Leaving the immortal cave, Yun Ying clenched her fists: "Damn it, once I have practiced the teacher's alchemy, I will definitely prove myself!"

She did not feel that she was weaker than that Xiang Lin!

A quarter of an hour later.

On Shangdan Peak, under the guidance of Zimo, Lin Chao chose an immortal cave at the foot of the mountain.

"Many thanks for your kindness, Master." Lin Chao spoke softly.

Beside him, Zimo remained incomparably kind, only at this moment did he speak.

"Are you very curious as to why I value you so much?"

Lin Chao nodded.

Zimo's gaze became complex: "The research I am responsible for has been ongoing for three thousand years, yet progress has been almost negligible."

"In you, I see hope."

"You were able to make the Burning Spirit Potion produce Gold flames, which means... your resistance to that thing must be extremely strong, one could even say you have a high degree of compatibility."

"You will be of immense help to my research in the future."

"However, your current strength is still too weak."

Elder Zimo let out a sigh.

"May I ask, Master, what is that thing?" Lin Chao asked from the side.

He was very curious.

Does that thing have any relation to a True Dragon?

"That is a drop of blood." A look of madness and excitement appeared on Elder Zimo's face.

"Blood?" Lin Chao was slightly stunned.

Is it possible that it is the blood of a True Dragon?

What he sensed was indeed the blood of a True Dragon.

And the Burning Spirit Potion is used to test the resistance or compatibility with the blood of a True Dragon.

Because of the butterfly bird, his compatibility with the blood of a True Dragon had increased.

"More details involve secrets; it is not good for you to know them now. I cannot tell you at this moment; do not blame your master."

Elder Zimo spoke.

"This is a Pill Manual, named Fen Kui Dan."

"During this period, you should practice refining this type of pill."

"This is my token; whatever materials you need, go and collect them yourself."

Elder Zimo handed a Pill Manual and a token to Lin Chao.

Elder Zimo continued: "Fen Kui Dan is a special type of alchemy, which I obtained from a ruin."

In this world, I am the only one who knows this alchemy.

This alchemy is extremely strange; if you refine a furnace of pills and can produce one pill, then this pill can become your avatar.

If you produce two, then you will have two more avatars.

My future research may involve risks.

You shall use this alchemy to refine an avatar to bear the risks for you.

Elder Zimo continued to explain.

Fen Kui Dan is extremely special; each person can only produce one furnace of finished pills in their lifetime.

The second furnace will always fail for other reasons.

The avatar that the Fen Kui Dan turns into is less of an avatar and more of a pill that possesses certain traits of an alchemist.

Or rather, this kind of pill can simulate an alchemist.

"You need not rush; I will give you thirty years to refine one Fen Kui Dan," Elder Zimo said amiably.

"During this time, if you have any questions, come find me at any time."

"If you wish to leave the Gate, just take my token and go."

"I will not restrict your freedom."

"Many thanks, Master." Lin Chao held the Pill Manual, feeling curious inside.

This was the first time he had seen such a peculiar pill technique.

PS: Apologies for the one-day break in updates, but I have finally finished being busy.

Some book friends have said that the daily update time is unstable, which is very troublesome, so starting from tomorrow, I will begin updating at a stable time, punctually at 6:00 PM every afternoon!

The owed updates will be made up later; I calculated four chapters owed for monthly tickets and two chapters from yesterday, totaling six chapters, which is 12,000 words, and I will make them up slowly later!

Thanks to 【Kangkang Aini】, 【sex Huiyi】, 【Chief Critic】, 【Yaoyanmiaosenxin】, and 【Book Friend 20220323145007167】 for their tips.

(End of this chapter)