My Synthesizer Has Talent

Su Qing didn’t waste any time after returning.

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[Synthesis Successful: Fine-Quality Qi Nourishing Pill...]

[Synthesis Successful: Fine-Quality Qi Nourishing Pill...]

[Synthesis Successful: Evolution Talent Triggered]

[Fine-Quality Qi Nourishing Pill (Evolved): Twenty times the efficacy of a regular Qi Nourishing Pill]

...

[Synthesis Successful: Evolution Talent Triggered]

[Fine-Quality Qi Nourishing Pill (Evolved): Twenty times the efficacy of a regular Qi Nourishing Pill]

...

Su Qing had performed the synthesis many times.

The Evolved Qi Nourishing Pills had only appeared twice.

He had synthesized eight Top-Grade Qi Nourishing Pills, two strengthened Fine-Quality Qi Nourishing Pills, and three regular Fine-Quality Qi Nourishing Pills.

’This should be enough for me.’

After synthesizing them, Su Qing immediately consumed one of the strengthened Fine-Quality Qi Nourishing Pills.

Its effect was to triple the efficiency with which he refined his Magical Power.

The boost from his Evolution Talent was just that unreasonable.

That was the most ridiculous part about it.

After consuming one, the potent Medicinal Power forced Su Qing to start cultivating immediately.

His Five Elements Qi Cultivation Technique was also about to reach Great Success.

By then, the speed at which he refined Magical Power would only be faster.

The Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth continuously surged toward Su Qing, and he constantly absorbed it.

The effects of the Qi Nourishing Pill also began to show their might.

Su Qing’s cultivation was so ridiculous that one Circulation was equivalent to three Grand Circulations.

...

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「The Baili Family Estate.」

"Father, Pill Master Su’s talent is so exceptional. Why aren’t we using better means to win him over?"

Baili Sudan stood up, completely baffled, and faced his father, who was sitting in a nearby chair.

Baili Xuanyu shook his head. "This isn’t something I can decide. Besides, he’s just a Loose Cultivator. Just because you say his foundation is solid, does that make it so?"

"A D-Level recruitment package is already quite good."

"Besides, Sudan, your father is merely a Demon Cultivator without a Spirit Root, one who has yet to break through to Foundation Establishment. How could I have that much power?"

"Sigh! Sudan, I know you think highly of him, but even with an A-Level recruitment package, have you asked this Pill Master Su of yours if he would even accept it?"

Baili Sudan fell silent.

Although his experience was limited, he had met many people, even Pill Master Li of the Qi Refining Eighth Layer.

It would be impossible for him to refine one hundred portions of Qi Nourishing Pills in three days; Pill Master Li’s Magical Power wasn’t that abundant.

Therefore, Su Qing absolutely deserved a B-Level recruitment package.

However, the family had heartlessly offered only a D-Level package: a monthly subsidy of one thousand Spirit Stones and one Qi Refining Realm Technique.

This deeply disappointed Baili Sudan.

Even he, Baili Sudan, earned nearly five thousand Spirit Stones a month.

Baili Sudan couldn’t understand the D-Level recruitment offer at all.

Hearing his father’s explanation, he reluctantly said to the man before him, "Father, I will take my leave."

"Mm, go on," Baili Xuanyu said with a nod.

Only after Baili Sudan had completely left did Baili Xuanyu murmur, "Dan’er, I hope you learn sooner rather than later that the family’s strength is not your own..."

—

Ever since the day Su Qing finished refining the Qi Nourishing Pills and left, he hadn’t been seen.

Baili Sudan had another thought. Perhaps Su Qing already had a large stock of Qi Nourishing Pills he had refined before.

He had only put on a show last time for Baili Sudan’s benefit.

He probably did it because he needed to focus on his cultivation.

’Did he not want to attract too much of my attention, or was this his way of getting my attention?’

But regardless of whether it was due to exceptional talent or a ploy to get his attention, Baili Sudan didn’t want to extend that insignificant olive branch.

It was humiliating. It would bring shame to the Baili Family.

It was best to leave things as they were.

Five days of cultivation passed.

Su Qing had finally used up all the elixirs.

Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer.

—

Host: Su Qing

Realm: Body Tempering Limit

Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer [Five Elements Qi Cultivation Technique +3: Minor Achievement (1539/2000)]

Physique: 1.8

Magical Power: 50.6

Techniques: [Geng Metal Sword·Demon +1: Perfection]

[Divine Concealment Technique +1, Divine Treasure]

[Earth Escape Technique +1: Perfection]

[Extreme Shadow Swordsmanship: Entry Level (300/500)]

[Five Elements Earth Sacrifice Treasure Technique: Perfection]

[Silk Binding Hand: Perfection]

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

[Alchemy: Tier One (239/10,000)]

...

—

’My Immortal Control Hand is still lacking.’

’If I refine another hundred portions of Qi Nourishing Pills, I can probably cultivate it to the Perfection realm.’

Su Qing got up and headed to the Alchemy Room once more.

"Pill Master."

"Mm."

Servants greeted him along the way, and Su Qing simply gave a light nod to each.

After entering the Alchemy Room, Su Qing directly ordered the servant who delivered the medicinal herbs.

"Same as last time. Bring me one hundred portions of ingredients for Qi Nourishing Pills."

"Yes."

When Baili Sudan found out about Su Qing’s latest request, he didn’t have much of a reaction this time.

"However many Qi Nourishing Pills he wants to refine, give him the ingredients. Do you think I’m short on such cheap herbs?"

...

Everything went smoothly.

Su Qing began his alchemy again.

After another two days and one night of arduous alchemy...

[Immortal Control Hand: Perfection (Can control Immortal Fire without self-harm, and control the heart-fire of beings at the same or a lower realm)]

’Finally, Perfection.’

Su Qing’s satisfied smile showed that the Immortal Control Hand was very powerful.

Su Qing could even sense the power of the heart-fire from the servants walking around near the Alchemy Room.

He even tested it. By gently nudging someone’s heart-fire, he could easily make that person irritable.

However, the range was very small; he could only control things within a five-meter radius of himself.

But that was enough.

The exhausted Su Qing rested again inside the Alchemy Room.

Just like before, he placed seven hundred elixirs in the Jade Box.

Su Qing took all the remaining elixirs.

Just as he stepped out, a servant was waiting for him.

"Pill Master Su, the master is looking for you."

"Mm, lead the way."

Su Qing nodded.

’It’s probably about the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect recruiting Pill Masters. I need to find out more about it anyway.’

Soon, Su Qing saw Baili Sudan.

Baili Sudan was dressed in loose-fitting black brocade robes, and it seemed he had even specially styled his hair.

"Pill Master Su, it’s been a while."

"Brother Sudan, are you looking for me regarding the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect’s recruitment of Alchemy Masters?"

"Precisely. I’ve already registered you. The assessment is in five days, so I came to tell you specifically."

"In five days, you’ll need to report to the grand plaza behind the Thousand Tribulations Hall in the early morning."

"You can bring your own Medicine Cauldron, or you can use one from the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect."

"I heard your original Medicine Cauldron broke, and now you’re using the one from the Alchemy Room?" Baili Sudan asked.

Su Qing gave an embarrassed smile and said, "My apologies, but the Medicine Cauldron in the Alchemy Room is now broken too."

"What!"

Baili Sudan exclaimed in astonishment, then gave Su Qing a complicated look.

"If it’s broken, it’s broken. I’ll have someone buy a new one."

"Since you don’t have a Medicine Cauldron, you can just use one from the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect."

"I hear that all thirty-something Alchemy Masters in Qianjie City have signed up. Although the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sect isn’t limiting the number of spots, that doesn’t mean the elixir will be easy to refine," Baili Sudan added.

"I understand. I’m just trying my luck," Su Qing replied with a smile, though he thought otherwise. ’I’ve prepared for this opportunity by perfecting my Immortal Control Hand. What could possibly go wrong? The probability should be low.’

"In that case, I’ll take my leave."

"Hey! Wait."

"Pill Master Su, you probably haven’t been in Qianjie City for long. How about I take you somewhere fun?"

"..."

’Somewhere fun?’ Su Qing looked at the somewhat lecherous expression on Baili Sudan’s handsome face and knew it wasn’t anywhere respectable.

"No, thank you, Brother Sudan. I’d rather keep company with my arduous cultivation."

"Farewell."