Legendary Person: I brought my skills back to reality!

Xu Hao took a deep breath and gently placed his hands on either side of the tray. He closed his eyes and began to circulate his spiritual energy to practice alchemy. Strands of pale blue energy flowed from his fingertips, slowly enveloping the pills on the tray.

As the power of alchemy was poured in, the pill began to emit a faint glow. Xu Hao frowned slightly and increased his output. Fine cracks gradually appeared on the surface of the pill, and wisps of red smoke seeped out from the cracks.

Xu Hao's hands trembled slightly, and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. He gritted his teeth and continued to maintain his spiritual energy output. The pill began to slowly rotate, more and more cracks appeared on its surface, and the red smoke grew thicker.

Suddenly, the pill expanded rapidly, emitting a soft sound. In an instant, red smoke completely enveloped the pill. Xu Hao opened his eyes, his hands quickly forming hand seals, compressing the smoke into a perfect sphere.

As the final hand seal was completed, the smoke quickly dissipated. On the tray, a crystal-clear red pill lay quietly, emitting a faint warmth. The Flame Fusion Pill had finally been successfully refined.

As the Flame Fusion Pill was successfully refined, Xu Hao felt a warm current flow through his entire body. Suddenly, a crisp notification sound rang in his mind.

"Congratulations, player! Your profession, Alchemist, has been upgraded to level two."

Xu Hao closed his eyes, carefully sensing the changes. He discovered that his understanding of alchemy seemed to have deepened, and many previously vague concepts had become clear. His alchemy skills had advanced to level two.

At the same time, a large number of new elixir formulas flooded into his mind. Xu Hao carefully wrote down all of this information, his heart filled with anticipation.

The alchemist's leveling process differs from other professions. While the three main professions (Taoist, Warrior, and Mage) require constantly defeating monsters to accumulate experience points, the alchemist, as a secondary profession, gains a large amount of experience simply by successfully refining a new elixir.

This unique upgrade method is really nice!

On the continent of Fama, leveling up as an alchemist is usually extremely difficult. From gathering materials to refining pills, each step requires a great deal of time and effort. Many alchemists also have to focus on improving their own cultivation, making it difficult to concentrate on refining their alchemy skills.

However, in the real world, Xu Hao possesses unparalleled advantages. As a member of the Bureau of Mysterious Affairs, he receives substantial support. Advanced alchemy equipment and rare medicinal herbs—resources that are hard to come by—are readily available to him. This allows him to dedicate himself entirely to alchemy, greatly accelerating his leveling process.

Apart from a very few materials native to the Fama Continent, such as the Flame Worma Horn, what can't such a large Bureau of Mysteries have?

Xu Hao opened his eyes and looked at the crystal-clear Flame Fusion Pill in front of him, a smile involuntarily appearing on his lips.

Old Zheng, Old Shi! You two are going to owe me a favor again!

Zheng Jinqiang sat in his office, his brows furrowed.

"Come in," he said in a deep voice, as he heard a knock on the door.

Su Qing pushed open the door and entered, her expression cold and stern. "Director, you wanted to see me?"

Zheng Jinqiang looked up at her and gestured for her to sit down. "Su Qing, I heard that your old injury has flared up again recently?"

Su Qing was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained her composure. "It's just a minor issue, it won't affect my work."

Zheng Jinqiang sighed and pushed the documents in front of her. "You silly girl, you always try to be strong. I know everything, this relapse is much more serious than the last one."

Su Qing lowered her head and remained silent.

“You’re just too burdened by the past. What’s past is past. The only way you can honor those who sacrificed their lives is to live well! Do you understand?” Zheng Jinqiang said earnestly, then continued, “The bureau has recently developed a new type of elixir that can heal your injuries.” He added slowly, “Would you like to try it?”

Su Qing frowned and asked, "What kind of pill? What are its side effects?"

Zheng Jinqiang shook his head: "I don't know the specifics. It was made by a new kid, it's called... Flame Fusion Pill."

Su Qing's eyes flickered. After a moment of silence, she said coldly, "No need. I can handle it myself."

Zheng Jinqiang slammed his hand on the table and roared, "Su Qing! When did you become so stubborn? How could you do this to me! How could you do this to me..." As he spoke, his voice gradually lowered, as if he remembered something.

Su Qing was startled by this sudden outburst of anger, but quickly regained her composure. "Chief, I..."

"Alright! Stop talking!" Zheng Jinqiang interrupted her. "I know you're still struggling with this! But now is not the time to dwell on these things. If your injury worsens, it could be life-threatening!"

"Your life doesn't just belong to you! It also belongs to those who sacrificed themselves to protect you! You must carry their share and live on!"

Su Qing bit her lip, a hint of struggle flashing in her eyes. After a long while, she whispered, "...I'll think about it."

Zheng Jinqiang's expression softened. He stood up, walked to Su Qing's side, and gently patted her shoulder. "Su Qing, you are one of the best agents in our bureau, and someone I've watched grow up. I don't want to see you ruin yourself because of some pointless stubbornness!"

Su Qing looked up at Zheng Jinqiang, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. Finally, she nodded gently. "I...I'll give it a try."

"This thing...is it sure to work?!" Shi Shaowei looked at the exquisite jade box in Xu Hao's hand and said hesitantly.

Normally, medicine meant for family members doesn't need such fancy packaging. However, Xu Hao thought that since this was his colleague's first time taking his medicine, a little ceremony was necessary.

"Hey boss! How many times have you been dawdling like this?! You have no idea how I'm supposed to pull this thing out?! Aren't you afraid I'll get skinned alive by you and Lao Zheng?"

Xu Hao was quite confident in the efficacy of the Flame Fusion Pill. Putting aside everything else, the equipment and medicines from the Fama Continent were truly a game-changer in the real world.

Shi Shaowei took the jade box and carefully opened it.

A faint medicinal fragrance wafted through the air, and the crystal-clear pills lay quietly in the box, emitting a faint glow. Shi Shaowei's hands trembled slightly, his eyes filled with both joy and deep worry.

"Xiao Xu, this..." Shi Shaowei's voice was a little hoarse, and his eyes flickered with complex emotions.

"Trust me, brother!!" Xu Hao said solemnly, "I used the best materials and the most advanced equipment, and poured all my heart and soul into refining this pill. It will definitely heal Su Qing's injuries."

Seeing Shi Shaowei's nervous expression, Xu Hao felt a pang of sadness. He knew that Shi Shaowei and Zheng Jinqiang's feelings for Su Qing went far beyond a simple superior-subordinate relationship. There were likely many stories behind it, but as a newcomer, it was best not to pry too much.

A flicker of doubt crossed Shi Shaowei's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination. He patted Xu Hao's shoulder heavily, his voice deep and firm: "Okay! I believe you!"

At that moment, Shi Shaowei's phone rang. He picked it up, glanced at it, and turned to Xu Hao, saying, "Let's go, they're here!"