My Synthesizer Has Talent

Since it was a new Pill Formula, Su Qing’s initial attempts at Alchemy were mostly failures.

He failed seven times in a row.

Only then did Su Qing barely manage to grasp the proper sequence and Fire Control for all the medicinal ingredients in the Nourishing Yuan Pill.

On his eighth attempt,

he failed during the Melt Pill stage.

On his ninth attempt,

he successfully refined four Nourishing Yuan Pills.

On his tenth attempt,

he failed.

Su Qing’s ten sets of medicinal ingredients were now completely gone.

[Nourishing Yuan Pill: Solidifies the foundation and cultivates Yuan. It repairs and stabilizes the meridians of Cultivators who have suffered damage or have inherently weak meridians.]

’Four Nourishing Yuan Pills.’

’What a huge loss. I knew the first few Alchemy attempts would be failures!’

Though the loss stung, Su Qing was still happy about the Nourishing Yuan Pills he’d managed to create.

’If I can succeed once, what’s to stop me from succeeding a second time?’

However, he was out of Spirit Stones.

Su Qing would have to wait until he went to "work" tomorrow to refine more Qi Nourishing Pills and sell them.

’My Silk Binding Hand doesn’t seem to be good enough.’

’My Fire Control is still a little lacking.’

After returning to his residence, Su Qing reflected on the day’s Alchemy process.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt his Silk Binding Hand was missing something.

Having come to this conclusion, how could Su Qing not replicate his Silk Binding Hand?

’Replicate Silk Binding Hand nine times,’ Su Qing thought confidently.

His Synthesizer completed the replication.

Then, Su Qing collapsed onto his bed and drifted into a groggy sleep.

Su Qing didn’t slowly wake up until noon.

He felt exceptionally refreshed.

’What was I doing yesterday?’

’Oh!’

He remembered that he had passed out right after replicating the Silk Binding Hand. That, combined with the mental toll of yesterday’s Alchemy,

was why he had woken up so late.

"Synthesize."

[Synthesis successful: Immortal Transformation Talent triggered.]

[Immortal Control Hand: The Immortal Transformation of the Silk Binding Hand. It allows the user to control Immortal Fire without self-harm and can be used as an offensive technique. When cultivated to the Perfection realm, it can control the heart-fire of same-tier Cultivators and manipulate Immortal Fire to attack enemies.]

"Extract!"

After seeing the description for the Immortal Control Hand, Su Qing felt his luck today was incredible.

It was a trigger with only a one percent chance.

His Silk Binding Hand had transformed directly into the Immortal Control Hand.

Instantly, a massive amount of information on the Immortal Control Hand’s Cultivation Technique was crammed into Su Qing’s mind.

Su Qing felt dizzy.

It was the first time he had ever felt anything like it.

It felt as if the sheer volume of knowledge was about to make his head explode.

’Fantasist... no, Visualization!’

Realizing his mind couldn’t handle the influx, Su Qing immediately recalled what Xu Ningying had told him.

She had mentioned a Demon Cultivator who seemed to be a Fantasist.

In any case, it sounded like a way to practice the Cultivation of Soul Power.

Even if this wasn’t Energy from the Synthesizer’s replication, Su Qing had to be careful his brain didn’t explode.

Or his soul, for that matter.

Unfortunately, Visualization Cultivation Techniques like that didn’t seem to be for sale.

’I wonder if the Zhengxuan Sect has any.’

Su Qing shook his head, casting the distracting thoughts aside.

He focused his attention on the Immortal Control Hand.

He was going to start its Cultivation.

[Immortal Control Hand: Entry Level (5/500)]

One practice run of the Immortal Control Hand increased his Skill Level by five points. Thankfully, it didn’t take long to perform.

Su Qing estimated he could reach the Perfection realm in just a few days of practice.

’No time to waste. I’ll head to the Alchemy Room.’

Su Qing planned to use the Immortal Control Hand to control the Earth Fire for refining Qi Nourishing Pills, earning some Spirit Stones in the process.

It was a perfect plan.

——

Soon,

Su Qing arrived at the Alchemy Room, and the person delivering the medicinal ingredients quickly followed.

"Tell Baili Sudan that I’ll be refining Qi Nourishing Pills nonstop. Start me with one hundred sets of ingredients."

"I’m going into seclusion to refine Elixirs."

"Yes, my lord."

The medicinal ingredients were delivered shortly after.

To Baili Sudan, the cost of these Qi Nourishing Pill ingredients was likely negligible.

He knew Su Qing would generate far greater value in return.

At the same time, it was a way to foster a good relationship with Su Qing.

The demand for Qi Nourishing Pills at Baili Sudan’s business was immense.

But that didn’t mean the pills themselves were rare.

What he was banking on was Su Qing’s future.

After all, besides Qi Nourishing Pills, Su Qing didn’t seem to have anything else to offer.

Su Qing’s Immortal Control Hand improved continuously.

Refining one batch of Elixirs increased his Skill Level by about 30 points.

Su Qing worked for two days and one night straight.

He finally finished refining all one hundred sets of ingredients.

However, it was time to replace his Medicine Cauldron.

The Medicine Cauldron was already damaged.

The bottom of the cauldron, in particular, which was constantly seared by the Earth Fire, had become pitted and uneven. It was still glowing red-hot.

Su Qing’s Magical Power was also completely depleted; he didn’t have a single drop left.

Even a Cultivator with the most profound foundation of Magical Power couldn’t withstand refining one hundred batches of Elixirs.

Still, the rewards were excellent.

Su Qing was quite satisfied.

This time, however, Su Qing had produced a total of 1,436 Qi Nourishing Pills.

He carefully placed seven hundred of the pills into a Jade Box and took the rest for himself.

He was going to continue synthesizing Top Grade Qi Nourishing Pills.

Having taken one before, Su Qing knew that with a single Top Grade Qi Nourishing Pill, half a day of Cultivation was as effective as a full day.

’How great was that?’

Su Qing made a quick estimate regarding the synthesized Top Grade Qi Nourishing Pills.

He could synthesize nine Top Grade Qi Nourishing Pills at most.

Su Qing didn’t dare try for more.

He was afraid of wasting them.

’I’m exhausted. I’ll just sleep here for a while.’

Drained both mentally and of his Magical Power, Su Qing fell asleep right there in the Alchemy Room. The place was perfectly safe, so he had nothing to worry about.

——

[Immortal Control Hand: Minor Achievement (1550/2000)]

——

When Su Qing woke up, he saw the sun was already high in the sky.

’Another day has passed.’

Satisfied, Su Qing got up and left the Alchemy Room.

No sooner had Su Qing left than a Martial Artist entered, picked up the Jade Box, and headed for Baili Sudan’s shop.

At that moment, Baili Sudan was lounging on a wicker chair, leisurely watching the Cultivators who came and went from his store.

When he saw the Martial Artist delivering the Elixirs, Baili Sudan asked, "Which Pill Master are these from?"

"Pill Master Su."

"What?!" Baili Sudan was utterly astonished.

"Bring me the Jade Box."

"Yes."

...

He carefully counted the Elixirs in the seven Jade Boxes.

A full 700 pills.

The Pill Formation Success Rate for the Qi Nourishing Pills had suddenly jumped to over seventy percent.

And it was a round number, which meant the actual rate was definitely higher than seventy percent.

HISS... Baili Sudan sucked in a sharp breath. ’Pill Master Su is no simple character,’ he thought.

’To refine so many Elixirs in such a short time... his foundation must be solid, and his Magical Power profound. Whether he’s Cultivating a Demon path or pursuing Immortal Cultivation, he’s a genius.’

Baili Sudan felt as if he had just discovered a hidden treasure.

His Talent for Alchemy, in particular, was absolutely exceptional.

He had known the young man for less than ten days, but this time, Baili Sudan was truly astounded.

If his profound Magical Power was merely a single strong point, then factoring in his Talent for Alchemy... this young man was destined for greatness!

Why were High Tier Alchemists so rare?

First, their Cultivation is insufficient. Second, their Alchemy Talent is lacking. Third, Heavenly and Earthly Treasures are hard to find. And fourth, High Tier Pill Formulas are rare and equally difficult to master.

Su Qing had already overcome the first two hurdles. As for his Cultivation, as long as he remained diligent, combined with his natural Talent for Alchemy and his youth...

To put it simply, his future was limitless.

Someone like him would have people extending olive branches to him wherever he went.

’No, I have to report this to the family.’

Baili Sudan quickly set down the Jade Box and said to the Martial Artist beside him, "Zhong Er San, put these Elixirs in the storeroom. I have to go."

As the thought crossed his mind, Baili Sudan felt his own opportunity had arrived.

He hurriedly stood up, walked to the shop’s back courtyard, and mounted the most common type of Flying Magical Artifact from the Zhengxuan Sect—a Flying Skateboard—before speeding away.

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