In My Head There is an Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 29:Pill Enhancement Techniques by Book
Soon, Lu Qingxuan arrived at the business district in Calm Ocean City as she drove her flying car. The company is in the district.
It was an individual office building. Even though it is rented, one can say that the company does have a large income. If not for the problems that Chu Zhiguo had brought to him, he would not have faced such a problem.
Chu Yunfan looked at what had befallen the company as he followed Lu Qingxuan in. The building looks a bit quiet. Despite Sunday, there were no guards there. Clearly, something wrong had happened to their operation.
Immediately, Chu Yunfan followed Lu Qingxuan into the alchemy lab at the lower level of the company. The company he ran was related to medicinal pills and herbs, and usually refined pills for sale by himself. However, the lab has been closed since the two alchemists from the company were hunted down.
Nevertheless, the entire alchemy lab used the latest dust-free technology. Although it has not been used for a long time, it is still clean and new.
Meanwhile, the potions for refining Body Refining Pills were all stacked together in a corner of the lab.
Chu Yunfan glanced at them and asked, “Are you planning to refine a hundred Body Refining Pills?”
“How do you know? I don't think I mentioned that to you!
Lu Qingxuan looked at Chu Yunfan in surprise. He did not mention how many Body Refining Pills he wanted to refine along the way. He just said he wanted a batch.
Chu Yunfan stood with his hands behind his back. He was checking the freshness of the herbs as he casually replied, “That is the basis for an alchemist. It's okay!”
Although Lu Qingxuan was quite doubtful of Chu Yunfan's abilities, she trusted him even more after she managed to tell how many Body Refining Pills she wanted to refine just by looking. It seems almost magical.
“This is our first time working together, so it makes sense that we don't really trust each other. I'll refine one Body Refining Pill for you first. After you see my technique, we can talk about collaboration!” Chu Yunfan said unabashedly. He knew that it was rather difficult for Lu Qingxuan to believe him just like that. He thought he would refine the Body Refining Pill to show him.
Chu Yunfan ignored his somewhat suspicious expression and walked to the alchemy furnace in front of him. He lit a fire and added water. He was as smooth as a flowing river with his movements, as if he had refined medicinal pills countless times.
“Your words are quite arrogant. I wonder if you are really capable!” Lu Qingxuan said suspiciously. He could no longer say at this moment. Chu Yunfan's appearance confused him a little, so he was not sure if he was an expert in alchemy.
Immediately, the water in the alchemy furnace had boiled. Chu Yunfan walked to the side and took out a bundle of herbs, throwing them into the alchemy furnace.
“Hey, you don't even weigh herbs. You just threw them away! ” Lu Qingxuan immediately said, feeling speechless.
Although he was unable to refine medicinal pills, his company had a long-term contract with two intermediate-level alchemy trainees. He had seen them purify a few times, and they were cautious in every step they took. They recorded exactly when and how much herbs should be added. The effect of the pills would be very different if they made one mistake.
The difference between alchemists will be displayed here. Their abilities could not be determined by just the number of recipes they were familiar with. A medicinal pill refined by various alchemist levels would be like heaven and earth even though the recipe was the same.
“Do not worry. This is the right way!” Chu Yunfan said firmly.
Seeing his confident appearance, Lu Qingxuan suddenly recalled the two alchemists who used to work in his company.
They mentioned earlier that alchemists who relied on modern technology like them were rogue or illegal alchemists with no decent inheritances.
The alchemists who had real heritage would get the exact amount of herbs they needed just by taking. They had a legacy that did not have to rely on modern technology at all, but rarely saw alchemists with such inheritances. Even the two alchemists had only heard of it, but they had never seen it.
‘Could Chu Yunfan be an alchemist with an inheritance?’
After that thought popped into his head, Lu Qingxuan immediately put him away.
‘How is it possible? Judging from Chu Yunfan's face, he was clearly an ordinary High School student. How could he be an alchemist with an inheritance?’
People with that heritage come from noteworthy backgrounds. They worked with all factions, large groups, and even the Federation government. They are not short of money at all.
How could he possibly be here to refine medicinal pills for money? He thought it was very unlikely.
Despite all that, she somehow had increased expectations in her. If this was really what he expected, it could save his company from bankruptcy.
Furthermore, he saw Chu Yunfan not even looking at the alchemy furnace. Instead, he sat with his legs crossed. He could not believe that he was cultivating.
“Is it okay if you don't see fire?”
“Do not worry. Its alright. I have refined such a Body Refining Pill many times. I won't make a mistake even if I close my eyes!” Chu Yunfan said calmly and then closed his eyes again to meditate.
At that moment, the pill refinement had begun. No matter how little Lu Qingxuan knew, she understood that she should not bother him now. Although he was quietly panicking, he could only watch. Soon, something magical happened. When he was about to remind Chu Yunfan to add more herbs as per the recipe, he saw Chu Yunfan open his eyes and add the potion himself.
That is the perfect amount of herbs. It was one thing if he did it right the first time, but he added herbs accurately while closing his eyes a few times. He was familiar with the transition between heavenly fire, light fire, and strong fire.
It was as if there was an automatic alarm on his body that reminded him.
Lu Qingxuan was impressed. Chu Yunfan's extraordinary appearance gradually increased his confidence.
Finally, it was time for the medical pills to be taken out of the furnace. Chu Yunfan looked calm while Lu Qingxuan clenched her hands so tightly that her fingers paled. For him this might be a small task, but it was the most important for him. It would decide whether or not his company would go bankrupt.
As white steam gushed out, the cover of the huge alchemy furnace opened automatically. Seeing the real thing for the first time, Chu Yunfan could not help but feel impressed. There are many advantages to modern civilization.
As long as the Ancient Zenith was in the memories of an Alchemy Emperor, it would not be easy for an alchemist to open an alchemy furnace. It's gonna take a lot of effort.
There is an herbal aroma. Judging from the aroma alone, Chu Yunfan was confident that the Body Refining Pill had been completed.
Lu Qingxuan walked over to take the pill immediately. Just made, the pill was still hot, but he no longer cared. He had a cultivation base as well. After wrapping his hand with a layer of True Energy, he began to inspect it while holding it.
Although he was unfamiliar with alchemy, he was in this business and had a basic appraisal for it.
It was undoubtedly a Body Refining Pill. Even the color is perfect.
At that moment, Lu Qingxuan was slightly astonished when she saw Chu Yunfan. Although medicinal pills could be refined by following a recipe, every alchemist had different abilities. If they add herbs just a few seconds late, it will affect the final product.
Normally, a medicinal pill with 70% of the right color would be considered to have passed. It would be a luxurious medicinal pill if it had 80% of the right color, and above 90% would be entirely dependent on chance. Only the lucky ones can fix it.
Only if every step taken in the process is precise, in accordance with the book, and free of any errors can 100% color accuracy be achieved.
It definitely doesn't depend on luck. It was only possible when one understood the recipe to the core.
Clearly, the young man before him had achieved that!
When Lu Qingxuan looked at Chu Yunfan, she looked somewhat surprised.
If Lu Qingxuan suspected that she was just boasting, all her doubts disappeared after she watched her purify the Body Refining Pill in perfect color.
He was really surprised. He knew how rare it was for one to purify medicinal pills of the perfect color, and that was certainly not achievable with luck alone.
That was why he wanted to know who exactly this young man before him was!
Only intermediate level alchemy trainees could refine a Body Refining Pill, but to refine one with perfect color was only possible for an official alchemist.
“I ...” Lu Qingxuan did not know what to say.
On the other hand, next to him, Chu Yunfan said, “How? You checked the color. I'm sure it's fine!”
“Everything is fine, everything is fine. So you are a master, I apologize for being disrespectful!” Lu Qingxuan said immediately.
Alchemists have a high status in human society. Although only official alchemists could be called masters, some were also willing to refer to alchemy trainees as masters. No one would refuse to hear anything good about them.
In that case, Lu Qingxuan spoke sincerely. At least in terms of refining medicinal pills, Chu Yunfan could indeed be called a master.
“Since you are done watching, let's discuss the price if you want to hire me!” Chu Yun Fan said.