The Pain Value of Potions

The number of Perfect-Tier Enhancement Potion on the shelves of the Super God Potion Shop is very small, and most of them are low-grade. Among the high-grade potions, those specifically designed to enhance strength are even fewer.

"Why does it have to be a perfect quality potion?" Li Shuyi asked, puzzled. "Isn't it enough to just increase strength by 4 points?" Bai Xiaowen replied, "The effectiveness of Enhancement Potion is determined by two factors: grade and purity."

"The higher the grade of the Enhancement Potion, the more attribute points it theoretically increases. For example, a Tier 1, Level 7 Gargoyle's Might Potion theoretically increases attribute strength by 3 points. A Tier 1, Level 8 Ruby's Might potion, on the other hand, theoretically increases attribute strength by 4 points."

"However, the theoretical effect is not the same as the actual effect; it must be multiplied by the purity. A bottle of Ruby's Might potion with 4 points of theoretical strength will only have an actual enhancement effect of 2.4 strength if its purity is only 60%."

The attributes of the Awakened are calculated without considering decimal places. An extra 0.4 Strength means a 40% chance of gaining 1 point of Strength, and a 60% chance of not gaining any...

Li Shuyi said, "I know a little about purity too. I mean, we can buy a high-grade potion, such as a Tier 1, Level 10 Highland Drake Strength Potion, which theoretically increases strength by 5 points. A high-quality potion with a purity higher than 80% can achieve an actual effect of more than 4 points of strength, right?"

Li Shuyi had read some books on Alchemist for a few days, so she wasn't a complete Little Bai when it came to pharmacy.

Bai Xiaowen said, "You're right, but we also need to consider another important limiting factor, which is the success rate of the enhancement! This is linked to the user's ability to withstand the pain during the enhancement. If the user can Clarity endure the pain during the enhancement, the enhancement will succeed; otherwise, it will fail."

"Each time the Enhancement Potion Enhancement Potion used, regardless of success or failure, the pain endured the next time it is used will be doubled!"

"Han Xu mentioned before that he had already enhanced the technique three times, succeeding the first two times and failing the third. This time, it's the fourth enhancement, and the pain multiplier has increased to eight times."

"The higher the level of the Enhancement Potion, the more intense the pain. If we calculate using the pain quantification standards set by the CS (Potionology Association), a Tier 1, Level 8 potion has a pain value of over 800, multiplied by 8, which is 6400. Therefore, a Tier 1, Level 10 potion has a pain value exceeding 1000, multiplied by 8, which is 8000..."

The Enhancement Potion tests the awakened one's hidden attribute—willpower. Generally, awakened ones with high spirit possess good willpower, so their spirit attribute is usually used to measure their ability to withstand the Enhancement Potion.

Of course, a highly motivated awakened individual does not necessarily possess high spirituality—these two attributes are only somewhat related and should not be confused. However, according to general patterns, highly motivated awakened individuals usually have strong class templates.

Bai Xiaowen did not take the third bottle of Enhancement Potion.

I used two Enhancement Potion to strengthen strength and agility respectively because Bai Xiaowen was too weak at that time, and there was also Zhou Yi as an enemy. I had to do everything I could to improve his attributes.

Now, Bai Xiaowen doesn't lack the attribute boosts from one or two more potions—especially since there are no spirit-type Enhancement Potion, and other strength, agility, and constitution-type Enhancement Potion don't have any immediate effect on improving Bai Xiaowen's strength.

In Bai Xiaowen's view, the pain multiplier of the Enhancement Potion increases exponentially, which means that the number of times the drug can be used is very limited.

Rather than overdrawing one's potential by taking Enhancement Potion now, it's better to save the opportunity and wait for later. What if one encounters a mental Enhancement Potion?

It is important to know that the Spirit Realm is vast and full of wonders. The Alchemist industry on Earth today evolved from alchemists and life scientists in the Spirit Realm, and its system is not yet fully developed.

The fact that Earth's Alchemist don't have potions to enhance the spirit doesn't mean the Spirit Realm doesn't.

Even if he doesn't encounter spirit-type Enhancement Potion, Bai Xiaowen can choose higher-grade Enhancement Potion that increase attribute points as his professional level increases. He can gain more points with the same number of uses, so why not?

Han Xu is now preparing to take his fourth Enhancement Potion, which is essentially overdrawing his own potential. However, he has no choice but to do so.

First, Han Xu is a melee-type tank, and strength is his secondary attribute, second only to constitution, so it is very necessary to enhance it.

Secondly, Han Xu is currently at a critical juncture where he urgently needs to enhance his basic strength. If he can quickly raise his basic strength to 20, he will be able to equip the Top-grade Gold Equipment, [Earthwalker Dragon Bone Plate Armor], which will greatly enhance his strength.

Bai Xiaowen hopes to find a Strength Enhancement Potion no higher than level 1, grade 8, and keep his pain level around 800.

Moreover, the purity must be high, at least not lower than 95%.

According to Bai Xiaowen's calculations, an 8th-level Strength Enhancement Potion usually increases theoretical strength by 4 points. If a potion with 95% purity is found and the enhancement is successful, 4 * 95% = 3.8. Han Xu will first gain 3 points of strength, and then there is an 80% chance to gain another point, reaching the perfect value of 4 points, at which point he can equip the [Earthwalker Dragon Bone Plate Armor].

Some might ask, if the odds are 20%, what should you do if you don't increase that last bit?

Bai Xiaowen had no choice but to try his best to find high-purity medicines. As the saying goes, man proposes, God disposes.

If Bai Xiaowen has the ability to make 100% pure level 8 Strength Enhancement Potion, then he won't have to rely on "the heavens" anymore; that would be a case of man conquering nature.

However, human resources are sometimes limited, and Bai Xiaowen does not currently possess the aforementioned abilities.

Shortly after Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi appeared in the sales hall, a girl standing behind the counter hesitated and walked over.

"Hello... you are Mr. and Miss Bai Xiaowen?"

Bai Xiaowen glanced at the other person, her mind racing, and in less than 0.1 seconds she realized who it was, and smiled, "It's you... Yes, you haven't mistaken me."

This girl's name is Xu Ling. She was the one who led Bai Xiaowen there the first time he came to apply for a job at the Super God Potion Shop. It was quite a coincidence.

Judging from Xu Ling's name tag, she is now the sales team leader in the front office.

Xu Ling had a deep impression of Bai Xiaowen, as if he were from another time and space. Most girls would remember a boy who was more handsome than Gu Yanzu, even after a long time. What's more, Bai Xiaowen was now a minor celebrity in Jinghai Base City.

As for Li Shuyi, she had been here a few times, but Xu Ling didn't have a deep impression of her; she just felt that she looked familiar.

However, based on some rumors, Bai Xiaowen is dating the young lady of the Super God Guild, so Xu Ling can basically confirm it.

I took two days off over the weekend, and some readers may not have seen the leave notice in the work's related information... I wrote a chapter in my spare time to make up for the missed chapter from Friday. I'm very sorry, updates will resume normally on Monday!