Making Strong People When There Were None

Just as Guni had thought, on the Dou Qi Continent, ordinary alchemists regarded their pill recipes and alchemy techniques as more precious than their lives.

Although the Qi Replenishing Pill was a common medicinal pill, not every alchemist used the same methods.

Some alchemists had unique techniques, and their pill formation rates were simply higher than yours.

Yet this Young Man before him had actually allowed him to observe his pill-refining technique from such close range. This...

Moved. Other than being moved, he was still moved.

Guni's teacher had passed away two and a half years ago, so even if he wanted to touch upon the realm of a Third-grade Alchemist during this period, he could only feel his way across the river by following pill recipes.

For an alchemist like him, one who had never been taught by a renowned master and whose talent was rather ordinary, becoming a Third-grade Alchemist in this lifetime was nearly impossible without guidance from other alchemists.

Yet this Young Man, whom he had met for the first time, had given him an opportunity. How could he not be moved?

Thinking of this, while Chen Yang was warming the Medicine Cauldron, Guni went out and called several guards over to stand watch at the door. He instructed them not to let anyone enter, even if Ya Fei came.

After giving his orders, he hurried back inside and began observing Chen Yang's technique!

Guni knew that refining a Third-grade Pill required quite a bit of time, and there was also a chance of failure during the process.

Failure in alchemy was perfectly normal. Even Alchemist King Gu He could fail when refining Third-grade Pills. With that thought, Guni took out another set of Qi Replenishing Pill medicinal materials and quietly placed them before Chen Yang.

Chen Yang noticed Guni's actions as well. A faint smile curled across his lips, but he did not stop him. Instead, he continued pouring Dou Qi into the Medicine Cauldron, where it transformed into flames.

Third-grade Alchemists were still unable to possess Real Flame and could only use Fire Attribute Dou Qi to transform into flames within the Medicine Cauldron.

However, Chen Yang was a Nine-star Great Dou Shi and cultivated the Mysterious Tier High-Grade Cultivation Method, the Crimson Flame Art. There was absolutely no need to worry about a mere Third-grade Pill.

After a while, when he felt that the temperature inside the cauldron was about right, Chen Yang waved his hand and wrapped the medicinal materials in Dou Qi, tossing them into the Medicine Cauldron one by one.

Since it was his first time refining pills, Chen Yang remained cautious and did not throw everything in at once.

Using Spiritual Power to precisely control the temperature, the medicinal materials quickly melted into Medicinal Liquid one after another. At this point, the pill had reached its most crucial stage!

Chen Yang carefully wrapped the Medicinal Liquid with Spiritual Power and slowly fused it using a special technique...

Meanwhile, Guni watched in complete fascination.

In his eyes, Chen Yang's technique flowed as smoothly as clouds and water. Every step seemed to have been tempered through countless repetitions. He did not look at all like an alchemist who had only entered the Third-grade realm a few days ago, as Chen Yang had claimed.

As expected of a brilliant disciple taught by a renowned master. I wonder where Little Brother Chen Yang truly came from? Guni thought in shock as he continued studying intently.

Fortunately, the pill melting stage went extremely smoothly. Before long, a Nascent Pill with a pitted surface appeared inside the Medicine Cauldron. At this point, the refinement was basically ninety percent complete.

Seeing this, Chen Yang increased his Dou Qi output and began the final tempering step.

Less than ten minutes later, Chen Yang lightly slapped the Medicine Cauldron. As the flames went out, a smooth, round medicinal pill emitting pill fragrance flew from the cauldron and landed steadily in Chen Yang's outstretched right hand.

"Success!"

"It actually succeeded on the first try!"

Guni stared at the medicinal pill in Chen Yang's hand in surprise. He had not expected Chen Yang to complete the refinement of a Third-grade Pill in a single attempt.

"Congratulations, Little Brother Chen Yang. You refined this Third-grade Qi Replenishing Pill in one go!"

Guni looked at Chen Yang and spoke with a face full of admiration.

"Just luck!"

"I didn't expect it to succeed on the first try either."

"Master Guni, can this Qi Replenishing Pill serve as payment for the remaining two sets of medicinal materials?"

Chen Yang rose with a smile, walked over to Guni, placed the Qi Replenishing Pill in his hand, and pointed at the two sets of Qi Replenishing Pill medicinal materials on the small table beside the Medicine Cauldron.

"What are you saying, Little Brother Chen Yang? When asking an alchemist to refine pills, preparing at least three sets of medicinal materials has always been the rule across the continent."

"Besides, being able to observe Little Brother's alchemy technique at such close range has already benefited Guni immensely. How could I possibly take this medicinal pill for free?"

"If Little Brother intends to sell this Qi Replenishing Pill, Guni is willing to purchase it at market price."

"Moreover, Guni is willing to offer something else as thanks for Little Brother's guidance."

Guni had lowered his stance greatly. It was not merely because Chen Yang had already become a Third-grade Alchemist at such a young age, nor solely because of Chen Yang's High-level Great Dou Shi cultivation. More than anything, it was because Chen Yang had been willing to let him stay and watch the refinement process of a Third-grade Pill!

Whether or not he could advance to become a Third-grade Alchemist because of this, he would never be able to repay such a favor!

"Master Guni, you overstate it. There is no need for any gift of thanks, but if Master is willing to purchase this medicinal pill, then naturally there is no problem!"

Chen Yang was quite pleased as well. He had gotten the money for one medicinal pill and two sets of medicinal materials for free. That was all money.

He was so broke that he could not even afford a meal. If he still could not get any money, he really would have to rob the Jia Lie Family!

"Little Brother Chen Yang, please do not refuse. Guni is merely a Second-grade Alchemist, and I imagine the things in my possession would not catch your eye. However, I was born into the Mite'er Family, and worldly possessions are what I have most. Please be sure to accept this Five-patterned Purple Gold Card!"

That was why Guni understood how to live. He knew that Chen Yang came from a Great Sect, so the worthless things he carried were not fit to be presented at all.

Remembering Chen Yang's earlier claim that he did not have a single coin to his name, Guni simply decided to give him money directly.

"This..."

Chen Yang looked at the Five-patterned Purple Gold Card Guni offered with both hands. After considering it for a moment, he accepted it.

"Fine. I will need to trouble Master Guni further, so I will accept this money!"

When he saw Chen Yang accept the Purple Gold Card, Guni immediately sighed in relief. His gift had clearly hit the mark.

"Little Brother Chen Yang, this contains 60,000 Gold Coins. It is Guni's payment for purchasing this Qi Replenishing Pill!"

Guni looked at Chen Yang and casually took out a Gold Card containing sixty thousand Gold Coins.

Chen Yang could not help clicking his tongue inwardly at the sight. Alchemists truly were the most profitable profession on the Dou Qi Continent. The money a Second-grade Alchemist casually took out was nearly comparable to that of an entire clan in Wutan City.

Meanwhile, he was a Third-grade Alchemist and still dirt poor.

With that thought, he shook his head and put away the Gold Card containing the sixty thousand Gold Coins as well.

"Little Brother has traveled a long way, so I imagine you have not eaten yet. I will have someone bring over some Wutan City's specialties, and I can introduce Little Brother to the person in charge of our Auction House as well. Would that be acceptable?"

Guni looked at Chen Yang and asked again.

"No problem. Hmm... send me a set of clothes first. The clothes I'm wearing were given to me by a Big Brother I met on the road, and they don't fit very well!" Chen Yang nodded, then tugged at his clothes as he spoke to Guni.

"No problem. I will personally make the arrangements!" Guni nodded. After looking over Chen Yang's build, he personally went to handle those matters.

Inside the room, after watching Guni leave, Chen Yang walked over to the Medicine Cauldron and waved his hand, putting away his own Medicine Cauldron from the ground along with the two sets of Qi Replenishing Pill medicinal materials.

Before Guni returned, Chen Yang found a chair and sat down. Resting his chin on his hand, he began considering his plans for the next year or so.

Because the System was essentially bound to Xiao Yan, Chen Yang planned to remain in Wutan City until Xiao Yan left the city.

And in the coming days in Wutan City, there should still be two things from his memories that could trigger the System Mechanism.

One was the Mysterious Tier High-Grade Cultivation Method, the Wind Scroll Art, which would be auctioned at the Mittel Auction House. The System should provide him with a Low-level Earth-tier Cultivation Method.

The other was the Profound-tier High-grade Dou Skill, Eight Extremes Collapse, which Xiao Yan would learn from Medicine Elder. This could also bring him a Low-level Earth-tier Dou Skill.

Other than that, if things developed normally without anyone interfering, he probably would not see any further improvement over the next year and a half to two years.

"However, how could a living person let themselves be suffocated by urine!"

"Since there are no strong people, then I'll create and train strong people myself!"

"As long as I train Guni into a Third-grade Alchemist, I should be able to advance to the Fourth-grade!"

"If I can make Xiao Zhan an Eight or Nine-star Great Dou Master, I should be able to break through to the Dou Ling realm as well!"

"Hmm... that's settled, then. I have to find something to do for myself..."

As Chen Yang thought, a smile rose at the corner of his lips.

Just then, the door creaked open, and Guni walked in with a charming woman dressed in a red gown...