Become an Alchemy Expert in One Hundred Days

Chen Wang's copying of this calligraphy was precisely a form of basic, meticulous training.

Compared to his level, Chen Wang, who has never received formal training, is far inferior in the art of talisman drawing.

In the days that followed, he devoted himself to studying the calligraphy every day, even neglecting to eat and sleep.

Chen Wang's appearance made Wang Yue, who was always devoted to farming, not call Chen Wang to work in the fields.

"No madness, no life."

When Chen Wang had spent half a month and had already grasped the essence of the calligraphy to six or seven tenths of its meaning, Wang Yue couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Moreover, Chen Wang did a slightly better job than he had expected.

"You're quite the ruthless guy, kid. If you could put that same effort into farming, I'd be very pleased," Wang Yue said.

Finally, the tone shifted, and the conversation returned to his long-cherished dream of farming.

Chen Wang's lips twitched. "..."

His Divine Sense was powerful, and he already had some insights into the subtle aspects of things, so the process of gaining understanding was not too difficult.

After contemplating the meaning behind the painting, Chen Wang State of Mind much more at ease. "I came to ask about the Dao, but there is nothing more to say. The clouds are in the Azure Sky, and the water is in the bottle."

Chen Wang muttered to himself.

His basic skills have also become much more solid, which is like laying a good foundation and then starting to build upon it.

Wang Yue then began to teach Chen Wang the authentic way of drawing talismans, how to identify them, how to circulate spiritual power, how to observe talismans, and what materials should be used to configure different talismans, all in great detail.

There are also specific requirements for the Talisman Paper and ink. These are very delicate items that can increase the success rate, although they don't play a decisive role. However, those who have drawn talismans know that this experience is extremely valuable.

Sometimes you could spend your whole life and never even think of this.

However, Chen Wang easily learned these things from Wang Yue at Green Bamboo Peak, and his talisman-drawing skills improved by leaps and bounds.

After meticulous training, Chen Wang could now draw many common talismans with ease, his brushstrokes flowing like dragons and snakes, displaying remarkable elegance.

Just like when he first looked at that piece of calligraphy.

Mind Focusing Talisman, Fireball Talisman, Body Immobilization Talisman, Frost Talisman, Water Net Talisman...

Chen Wang is now very skilled at drawing these basic talismans, and he can also draw intermediate and advanced talismans.

At this moment, he was holding his breath and concentrating in his room.

The talisman he drew is called the Thunderstorm Talisman, which contains the power of thunder and has excellent effects when activated.

Chen Wang now possesses thousands of Spirit Stone, making him incredibly wealthy and indifferent to the consumption of these raw materials.

No matter how high his success rate is, or how precise and efficient Wang Yue's method is, drawing talismans is still an expensive and time-consuming activity.

The Talisman Paper, the ink and brush, and the materials consumed according to Wang Yue's meticulous method all amounted to a considerable sum.

Within a month, Chen Wang made three trips to the Market to purchase the necessary materials.

The higher the grade of the Talisman Paper, the more expensive the raw materials used, making it a very costly endeavor for Chen Wang.

However, he enjoyed it.

His skill in drawing talismans is now completely different from what it used to be.

Many people practice for decades but cannot match Chen Wang's skills in just one or two months.

It's not that Chen Wang is particularly outstanding, but rather that he learned the ropes on his own and was indeed far inferior.

Chen Wang is now engrossed in drawing talismans, feeling a bit like he was buried in studying for exams in his previous life, and he is mastering more and more talismans.

"Being able to draw Talisman Treasure is considered a true entry into this field. However, this requires you to comprehend it yourself and practice extensively. I can't teach you much. The saying 'The master leads you through the door, but the cultivation is up to you' applies here."

Wang Yue laughed.

For experts in the Foundation Establishment Realm, Talisman Treasure are the things that can truly play a key role.

Chen Wang was deeply grateful for Wang Yue's guidance, and he bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you, Brother Wang!"

Wang Yue laughed loudly, "Alright, that's enough, don't bow twice more!"

Chen Wang was taken aback, then smiled knowingly.

"Brother Wang, I am quite wealthy, though far less so than you, but I would still like to repay you."

Wang Yue raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

Chen Wang laughed and said, "When I went down the mountain to buy talismans last time, I heard someone say that a few women from the Western Regions had come to this place. They were blonde and blue-eyed and had a unique charm. I wanted to take Brother Wang with me to have a chat with them."

Wang Yue's eyes lit up, then he said seriously, "There are a lot of scammers these days, is that hair dyed?"

He was clearly somewhat tempted.

Chen Wang said, "Yes, I also have my doubts about this. Why don't we go and find out together?"

Wang Yue laughed and said, "I didn't mistake you for a younger brother. You are indeed a sensible and understanding person!"

Soon the two of them were arm in arm, their faces changed, and they went to the brothel to have some fun.

Sure enough, there were several women from the Western Regions. They had snow-white skin, were skilled dancers, had extremely slender waists, long legs, and were also somewhat knowledgeable in Qi cultivation techniques. Their skin was delicate.

She is a rare and exquisite beauty.

Chen Wang didn't feel bad about spending these Spirit Stone; they were all freebies anyway.

He asked Wang Yue to select several of the most outstanding women to serve him, and he also chose a woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, who was taller than the average woman.

The moonlight was cool and clear.

Five blonde, blue-eyed women wearing veils swayed their hips, looking extremely alluring and exuding the most primal charm.

Chen Wang held a glass of chilled wine in his hand as he and Wang Yue searched for women in a brothel, enjoying a night of pleasure.

The next day

Wang Yue and Chen Wang returned to the mountain.

After this battle, Wang Yue looked at his younger brother with even greater favor.

She speaks pleasantly, knows how to get along with people, and doesn't have such rigid hierarchical distinctions between superiors and inferiors. The more you look at her, the better she becomes.

"If the Red Cloud Sect can overcome this hurdle, this boy will surely inherit the lineage of Green Bamboo Peak and take good care of those few acres of spiritual fields for me."

Wang Yue thought to himself.

The two walked arm in arm, chatting and laughing as they returned to the mountain, but became more reserved as they approached the foot of the mountain.

To be honest, Wang Yue had a stern and authoritative air about him, and although he was dressed as a farmer, he did not inspire any disrespect.

Needless to say, Chen Wang was a handsome young man. After Foundation Establishment, his aura unconsciously changed, becoming increasingly elegant and otherworldly.

The crowd simply felt that the master and disciple from Green Bamboo Peak were engrossed in farming and didn't like to interact with the outside world, and they didn't harbor any ill will towards them.

With a master like Wang Yue in charge, and with such a fiery temper, no one dared to show any obvious malice.

Even the elders scolded him without hesitation, let alone ordinary disciples.

Therefore, Chen Wang never felt the humiliation or contempt from his fellow disciples, which was somewhat regrettable.

Back at Green Bamboo Peak, the two felt much more relaxed.

Wang Yue is usually a very approachable person and doesn't care much about the formalities of being a teacher or student.

He waved his hand casually. "I'm going to take a nap. The woman from last night... was very moist."

Chen Wang smiled as well.

The art of drawing talismans is already on track, which Chen Wang didn't expect to happen so quickly.

So he then asked Wang Yue for advice on alchemy.

Wang Yue did indeed know a little about everything, but looking at Chen Wang's expectant eyes, he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Isn't that look... a little too expectant?"

Chen Wang said, "Is there any quick way, like drawing talismans?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yue was speechless.

"There's no shortcut to success. The reason I had you practice calligraphy before was to correct your old habits. Besides, you have a strong Divine Sense and are considered a beginner Talisman Master. In addition, you've been practicing like crazy lately, sparing no expense."

Chen Wang did indeed have a lot of experience in drawing talismans, and he couldn't help but be taken aback when he heard this.

"Isn't there a quick way to master alchemy? For example, learn alchemy in a month, and become an alchemy master in a hundred days!"

Chen Wang had some expectations.

Wang Yue: "..."

For some reason, the name Chen Wang mentioned sounded familiar, as if he had seen it at some street stall before.

"Alchemy is different from drawing talismans. Each type of elixir has a different Pill Formula, and each Pill Formula at least two or three medicinal materials, and sometimes more than a dozen. Moreover, each medicinal material needs to be refined; some need to be ground into powder, and some need to be refined into juice."

"Just like when refining the Mind Calming Pill, you have to put the Seven Leaf Grass into the Pill Furnace, and within three breaths, you have to extract the juice from the sunflower and put it in, otherwise the pill will fail to be refined. This kind of thing is very complicated and detailed."

"Another factor is the timing and intensity. If the timing and intensity are not right, the pill will be ruined. You can't achieve anything with this without long-term practice. How can you expect to learn it quickly?"

Wang Yue spoke earnestly.

"Young brother, your idea is dangerous. There are no shortcuts to cultivating immortality. Every skill is a profound subject, and you have to be willing to work hard."

Chen Wang accepted the advice. "Yes, Brother Wang is right. I was too hasty before."

Wang Yue laughed and said, "You are very smart and hardworking. I could tell when you were drawing talismans. Alchemy is a lucrative profession, but drawing talismans is too expensive. Fortunately, you have strong Divine Sense, so you can learn much faster than ordinary people. Today, I will teach you how to refine this Yin Yang Joyful Union Powder."

Chen Wang was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this. "This name doesn't sound very proper. What's its purpose?"

Wang Yue said, "Yin Yang Joyful Union Powder is a medicine that promotes pleasure between men and women. Well... to be precise, it can make women lose their resistance, their hands and feet become weak, and their thoughts become heavy."

He phrased it rather tactfully, but you could still hear the gist of it.

"This is just an aphrodisiac!" Chen Wang cleared his throat, thought for a moment, and then said, "This thing doesn't sound like something made by a reputable sect. Should we get something else?"

Wang Yue asked suspiciously, "A reputable sect? You think our Red Cloud Sect is a reputable sect?"

Chen Wang asked, "Isn't that right?"

Wang Yue laughed loudly, "There may be some famous and righteous sects in the Cultivation World?"

Chen Wang was taken aback upon hearing this.

Wang Yue wanted to say more, but then waved his hand.

"Let's not talk about these unpleasant things. I'll teach you how to make this Joyful Union Powder."

"Shouldn't this be the first elixir you learn when you start learning alchemy?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yue glanced at Chen Wang and asked suspiciously, "Or do you want that kind of aphrodisiac, the kind that makes you more vigorous?"

Chen Wang's lips twitched. What the hell is this aphrodisiac?! "I don't need aphrodisiacs. I'd rather practice with this Joyful Union Powder."

Wang Yue laughed, "Don't underestimate this Yin Yang Joyful Union Powder. If you encounter a woman skilled in Bewitching Arts in the future, this Yin Yang Joyful Union Powder can be used for self-defense. At least you can spar with her."

Chen Wang was taken aback and immediately nodded.

Chen Wang then went down the mountain to buy a set of alchemy equipment. Now that he was rich and powerful, although he had spent a lot of Spirit Stone on drawing talismans, buying a good set of alchemy equipment was not a problem.

He then bought a few more sets of materials. He didn't spend much money, only thirteen Spirit Stone in total. The main expense was the furnace, which cost one hundred and twenty Spirit Stone.

After completing all these preparations, Wang Yue began to teach Chen Wang the art of alchemy.

"When it comes to alchemy, the control of the fire is extremely important. Except for some special pills, ordinary pills can be made with the true fire of cultivators, and it is not necessary to Earth Core Fire."

"For some basic pills, ordinary fire can also be used, but if possible, true fire should still be used."

"Use ordinary fire to refine pills will affect the efficacy of the medicine, and the temperature of ordinary fire cannot be controlled as evenly. Sometimes it is necessary to increase the heat immediately, and the temperature control is not as precise as one's own true fire."

Wang Yue said.

Chen Wang nodded.

He has already cultivated true fire, and with a thought, it can immediately appear in his palm.

Wang Yue nodded slightly. "You are indeed a good candidate to learn the four arts of immortal cultivation. I will refine it for you first. Remember the key points carefully and memorize the steps of alchemy."

So he began to refine elixirs, specifically the Hehuan Joyful Union Powder. It didn't need to be made into pills; it only needed to be ground into powder, which was colorless and odorless.

In reality, this Joyful Union Powder cannot be considered a elixir; it is merely a branch of alchemy.

Wang Yue taught very diligently, and Chen Wang studied very diligently as well.

"Old Wang is a talent. The Red Cloud Sect is in dire straits right now, so I need to take this opportunity to max out my skills."

Chen Wang thought to himself.

After studying for about seven days, Chen Wang not only learned how to refine the Hehuan Joyful Union Powder, but also how to refine the Returning Spring Pill. The Pill Formula for the Returning Spring Pill is relatively simple, requiring only three ingredients.

However, Chen Wang's success rate in refining the pill was not high. "The most important ingredient in the Returning Spring Pill is this Snow Tongue Orchid. This thing can be used to heal wounds and stop bleeding, and it also contains Spiritual Qi. The other two ingredients are auxiliary. It is a relatively simple pill to refine. You should first master the process of refining the Returning Spring Pill and familiarize yourself with the way of refining pills."

Wang Yue gave some instructions, and then spoke again:

"There are some important matters in the sect that I need to handle. I was originally unwilling to go, but since they came to me, I still have to go."

Chen Wang was taken aback and asked, "Brother Wang, how long will it take you to get there?"

Wang Yue laughed and said, "It will take at least ten days to half a month. You should cultivate well on Green Bamboo Peak."

He then instructed, "If anything unexpected happens during this time, remember to run. As long as you're alive, you can always make a comeback. You must remember this saying."

Chen Wang nodded.

He was curious about what kind of matter it was that the sect would specifically seek out Old Wang.

But Old Wang didn't seem inclined to say anything, clearly indicating that this matter was still kept secret.

After Wang Yue left, Chen Wang devoted himself to refining the Returning Spring Pill.

The most crucial step in Returning Spring Pill is refining the Snow Tongue Orchid, extracting its essence.

This step requires careful refining with real fire, allowing no room for error.

Several more days passed in the blink of an eye. Chen Wang was feeling dizzy and lightheaded from refining pills. His success rate had been fluctuating wildly these days, which was giving him a headache.

Unfortunately, Old Wang wasn't around at that moment, so there was no way to ask him for advice.

"I was engrossed in drawing talismans a while ago, I wonder how things are going on Winter's side."

Chen Wang thought to himself.

He decided to clear his mind for a while and try refining pills again; perhaps he would discover some secrets.

So he pushed open the Bronze Gate in his mind and headed into the Winter.

He appeared in the familiar villa and sat on the leather sofa.

But then the sound of gunfire came from outside.

Chen Wang frowned immediately. "Where did the fight start?"

With his current cultivation level, he was very confident, so he got up, pushed open the door, and went out to check.

Has the situation at East Island Lake escalated?

Chen Wang thought to himself.