Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Harvesting the Talents of Demonic Beasts

Chapter 10 Entering the Rank of Alchemist
Lin Changheng performed each step meticulously and thoroughly, without rushing or being impatient, like a painter creating a work of art, with a unique sense of leisure.

When he was preparing the medicine, he used his magic to send a small jade bottle of fire crow essence blood into the furnace.

Although the Yuan Ding in his sea of ​​consciousness gave some feedback with a buzzing sound, Lin Changheng remained unmoved.

Alchemy is a hen that lays endless golden eggs. Taking the essence and blood materials used in alchemy for absorption is putting the cart before the horse and killing the goose that lays the golden eggs!
How could Lin Changheng possibly do such a thing?!

He continued to devote himself to alchemy.

With the added advantage of fire control, the already solid theoretical knowledge became even easier to put into practice.

As the sun began to set, Lin Changheng cast the final pill-collecting incantation, gazing at the round, fingertip-sized fire-patterned pill on the tray, his mind at peace.

Is this the thing I've been searching for, the obsession that haunted my memories for the past ten years before my awakening, like a nightmare?

It's now within easy reach!
But that's it!

……

Lin Changheng refined the elixir from morning till dusk.

This is only a low-grade first-level pill.

It's only one.

If multiple pills need to be refined in one batch, multiple portions of materials need to be added, and the time will be correspondingly longer! For example, Master Mo previously refined a batch of ten pills, but due to his skillful technique, he did not finish until late at night.

If it is a mid-grade first-level pill, the time will be extended to two to three days.

First-grade high-quality pills take five days or more to refine.

Lin Changheng had once heard Master Mo mention that the refining time for second-tier pills had increased significantly, taking seven to half a month to start, and some even required continuous refining for up to a month.

"Tsk tsk... If it weren't for the fact that most second-tier alchemists are Foundation Establishment cultivators who can greatly extend their lifespan, it wouldn't be surprising if a Qi Refining alchemist were to refine them and then pass away while doing so."

He muttered something under his breath, picked up the tray, and was about to push open the door and leave.

Suddenly, a soft knocking sounded outside the alchemy room.

"The shopkeeper?"

Lin Changheng was taken aback. Seeing Xu Qianyou's hesitant expression, he couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Master Mo wants you to go and has something to tell you, but I'm worried that you'll disrupt your rhythm while you're refining pills..."

Xu Qianyou chuckled, "It just so happens that you've finished your training too, perfect timing."

"But it's alright if I didn't succeed. My mindset... hmm?"

After saying that, he habitually wanted to offer a word of comfort, but then he noticed that Lin Changheng was in excellent condition. His old eyes swept across the tray, and there was a perfectly round pill on it.

And the fragrance of cinnamon wafted over.

Shopkeeper Xu's pupils immediately contracted, and his beard trembled slightly. "This...this...this...you succeeded? You really succeeded?"

"A stroke of good fortune led to success."

Lin Changheng smiled calmly.

Xu Qianyou quickly stepped into the alchemy room from the side of him. Sure enough, there was no burnt smell of failed alchemy, only a faint fragrance of the finished product.

"Excellent! Heaven rewards those who persevere; you have finally become a pill master!"

Xu Qianyou patted Lin Changheng on the shoulder heavily, and with a sigh, he immediately took out a wooden box from his body and carefully put the pills into it. "Once these pills are made, they must be stored away as soon as possible, otherwise it would be a pity if they lost their medicinal properties."

Then he carefully sealed it and put it back on Lin Changheng's tray, giving instructions like a mentor.

"I've failed so many times that I'd completely forgotten about this. Thank you for reminding me, shopkeeper. I've learned a lot."

"It's nothing, it's nothing. Your becoming a pill refiner is a joyous occasion for you, for the Xu family's pill refinery, and for our entire Xu family. Let's go, we can go see Master Mo together and report this good news!"

"it is good."

Lin Changheng readily accepted good advice.

After storing the remaining five unused medicinal herbs back in the warehouse, Xu Qianyou was amazed by Lin Changheng's success rate and sighed with admiration once again. These words reached the ears of the shop assistants, who all wore expressions of disbelief and shock, their gazes towards Lin Changheng filled with envy, admiration… and respect.

If Lin Changheng were still an alchemy apprentice, they could still have normal conversations and address each other as "Brother Lin" or "Brother Lin".
But now that he has truly become an advanced alchemist, his status and position within the clan and the workshop will undergo a dramatic change. Upon seeing him, one must respectfully bow and address him as "Alchemist Lin".

Congratulatory and flattering words reached his ears, but Lin Changheng simply shook his head and said, "I cannot be called a pill master until Master Mo confirms it."

"Furthermore, there's no need for that. We've known each other and worked together for many years, so please just call me as usual."

Lin Changheng did not put on airs or become arrogant because of this, but the Xu family's employees nodded in agreement, praising him as magnanimous and approachable, though their respect for him was still evident.

He sighed inwardly, but could only let it be.

The two went upstairs, and Manager Xu immediately reported the matter to Master Mo.

Mo Shi's face also showed a deep sense of astonishment. Lin Changheng had been his apprentice for eleven years, a full eleven years, so he knew him inside and out. Now, he could actually achieve enlightenment in one day and become a master alchemist.

Without uttering any questions or showing any sign of doubt, Master Mo simply pondered and said:
"Tomorrow morning, you will refine three more batches of pills in front of me as confirmation. Once even one batch is successfully refined, I can acknowledge your status as a pill refiner and report it to the clan to promote your status ahead of schedule. However, your 'pioneering' responsibility will be waived, and your new clan status and assigned new tasks will require further confirmation through pill refining within the clan. Do you agree?"

"I will follow Master Mo's instructions."

Lin Changheng thought the arrangement was reasonable and immediately agreed.

After speaking solemnly, Master Mo finally revealed a smile. "There's no need to mention why I summoned you earlier, given this sudden turn of events. Go back early to rest and recharge for tomorrow's alchemy. I look forward to your ability to handle things independently, which will also lighten my burden. This old body of mine is really getting tired... Haha!"

After saying that, he patted Lin Changheng on the shoulder forcefully as encouragement.

For a master alchemist, there are also many rewards for cultivating a new alchemist.

"I will certainly not disappoint Master Mo." Lin Changheng nodded earnestly, his eyes shining.

……

Early the next morning.

The alchemy room of the Xu family's alchemy shop became bustling and lively.

Master Mo moved a stool, sat in the corner, and closed his eyes to rest.

To avoid causing unnecessary harm to Lin Changheng due to his gaze.

"call!"

Suddenly, the fire in the stove flared up, followed by a strong smell of burning.

"If the medicine is prepared too hastily, the elixir formula will be lost."

A comment suddenly came from the corner, which also sounded like a reminder.

"Yes!"

Lin Changheng cleaned the furnace with a calm expression, put away the waste pills, and continued to operate the furnace.

Master Mo did not continue the conversation.

In my heart, I agree with his state of mind.

The second batch of furnaces was started.

This time, Lin Changheng made no deliberate mistakes and proceeded smoothly.

"Om~"

As soon as the fire subsided, the alchemy incantation was cast, and a red cloud-patterned pill flew out of the furnace and was guided into a small wooden box that had been prepared in advance.

At the same time, a fragrant aroma of elixir slowly wafted out, filling the entire alchemy room.

Mo Shi opened his eyes upon smelling the fragrance, chuckled, and stood up, looking at Lin Changheng with admiration.

"Master Mo, fortunately, I have not failed in my mission!"

Lin Changheng, holding the wooden box, stepped forward to present the pill.

(End of this chapter)