Qi Gathering Powder

As he jumped into the bath barrel, Lin Dong could feel the energy contained within it slowly seeping into his body with every breath, nourishing his bones and cleansing his meridians.

The energy within the bath barrel was exceedingly gentle. His body, originally drained of stamina, became like a fish on the verge of dying from thirst as the energy continuously flowed in, greedily absorbing the energy in the liquid. His slightly childish face also glowed with a luster like warm jade.

"Alchemist?"

Hearing this, Lin Dong froze slightly and asked in confusion, "Master, what is an Alchemist?"

"An Alchemist is a noble profession. Once you become an Alchemist, you'll be able to refine all kinds of medicinal pills. Some heaven-defying pills can instantly raise a martial artist's level. With high-grade pills, directly increasing by three levels isn't impossible either," Xiao Han explained patiently.

"Directly raise three levels?" Lin Dong stared at Xiao Han in astonishment. He realized that if Xiao Han did not leave him shocked whenever they were together, that would be the truly shocking thing.

"That's right."

Xiao Han nodded and continued, "Because Alchemists can refine all sorts of pills, the properties of those pills are things many martial artists dream of. Moreover, the requirements for becoming an Alchemist are extremely demanding, making Alchemists very rare. This gives Alchemists an extraordinary status in the hearts of cultivators. Some people would even answer your call for the sake of a single pill!"

"Really?" Lin Dong asked skeptically.

"Mm."

Xiao Han nodded again. "In short, Alchemists possess a power of influence that other professions cannot compare to. So, are you tempted?"

Lin Dong paused. The concepts Xiao Han had described were still rather vague to him. After a moment, he asked, "Master, between Alchemists and Talisman Masters, which profession