Chapter 14 Revisiting Yuebaolou

Then something felt off.

"Pah!"

"What riches!"

"I almost forgot this is the Cultivation World, where the law of the jungle prevails, and might makes right. What's the use of having wealth when you're just seen as prey in the eyes of others?"

"I need to consume it myself, to enhance my strength."

"Given my talent for cultivation, if I rely solely on myself, I'm afraid it will be difficult to break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage in this lifetime."

"So, I still have to rely on popping pills... no, I mean taking elixirs."

Having realized this, Lin Jing no longer hesitated and decided to try it out himself first.

He picked up a Fasting Pill and put it in his mouth. The elixir immediately dissolved, sliding down his throat and into his stomach.

Instantly, a sensation of fullness came over him, while a sweet aftertaste lingered in his mouth.

"The introduction said that after taking a Fasting Pill, you can go without food for at least three days. I wonder how effective this pill I concocted is?"

It was time to test its effects.

After finishing this round of alchemy, Lin Jing didn't stay in the System Space any longer and chose to leave first.

Since he had decided to rely on taking elixirs to enhance his abilities, the most important thing right now was to get a complete Alchemy Technique.

The Alchemy Technique he was currently studying was terrible, with a too high rate of failure. If he continued to concoct pills this way, he feared it wouldn't be long before his expenses outpaced his income.

"It seems I must visit Yuebaolou tomorrow."

......

The next day, only when the sun was three poles high did Lin Jing finally get up.

Perhaps because alchemy had exhausted him yesterday, he slept particularly well last night.

Even after sleeping for so long, he still felt groggy when he woke up.

Having taken a Fasting Pill last night, he wasn't hungry at all right now.

After getting up and freshening up, Lin Jing left his home and headed straight for Yuebaolou.

Upon arriving at Yuebaolou, he was greeted by a different maid this time. Lin Jing explained his intention, and the maid led him straight to Elder Yu.

"Elder Yu," Lin Jing greeted when he saw Elder Yu.

"Fellow Daoist, you've come again today. Is there something else you would like?" Elder Yu asked with a smile.

Lin Jing leaned in and whispered, "Elder Yu, do you have any Alchemy Techniques here?"

Elder Yu was taken aback for a moment, then replied:

"Did Fellow Daoist fail at alchemy yesterday? Every beginner goes through failure. It's very normal for beginners, and you don't have to blame the Alchemy Technique."

"Moreover, the Alchemy Technique is very rare. It's hardly ever seen, so I don't have it here."

"No..." Lin Jing replied, somewhat disheartened.

"Don't be in a hurry, Fellow Daoist. I only said I don't have it, not that Yuebaolou doesn't have it," Elder Yu reassured.

Lin Jing's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

"There's hope."

Elder Yu continued, "Yuebaolou holds a large exchange meeting every month. There are all kinds of good items on these meetings, and as long as you have the money, you can buy anything."

"Of course, this includes Alchemy Techniques."

"Two years ago, somebody did purchase an Alchemy Technique from the exchange meeting, which was said to be for their family's disciples to cultivate with."

"Elder Yu, how many Spirit Stones did that Alchemy Technique sell for? Do you know?" Lin Jing asked.

"Of course, I remember it very clearly," Elder Yu replied.

"That Alchemy Technique sold for thirty thousand Spirit Stones."

"The seller was a third-grade Alchemist, and the deal also included the Alchemist's own experiences in alchemy."

"If it hadn't been for that Alchemist's urgent need for Spirit Stones, it wouldn't have sold so cheap. It should have cost at least twenty to thirty percent more."

"The person certainly got a great deal."

Elder Yu was filled with emotion, thinking that if he had not been short of Spirit Stones at the time, he would have wanted to acquire it himself.

Especially the Alchemy experience of a third-grade Alchemist, the temptation for an Alchemist is not small.

"If a fellow Daoist wants to buy an Alchemy book, you'd need to prepare tens of thousands of Spirit Stones at least."

"Tens of thousands..."

Upon hearing this number, Lin Jing's eyes widened in shock, and his eyelid twitched uncontrollably.

It took a while for Lin Jing to regain his composure.

"Hehe..."

Lin Jing felt somewhat embarrassed.

"I still think my Alchemy book is quite adequate, I won't change it for now."

Seeing Lin Jing's reaction, Elder Yu knew he didn't have that much money.

He quickly started to give guidance: "In Alchemy, the most important thing is the mindset. As long as one's mindset is stable, the success rate will naturally be high."

"Of course, besides mindset, other factors are also crucial, not just the Alchemy book."

"For instance, the cultivator's own cultivation level, strength of Divine Sense, Alchemy experience, and control of flames are all extremely important."

"Besides these, there are also some external factors, like the Pill Furnace, environment, and Spiritual Energy, which are all essential."

"So, an Alchemist must first control their own mindset, then improve their own abilities and experience, and finally address the external environmental factors."

"Once you have achieved these, your Alchemy success rate will definitely increase substantially."

"Lastly, one more thing, if possible, try to find a prestigious teacher to instruct you."

"It is said that listening to a wise person's words is better than reading books for ten years. Sometimes, a single sentence from a teacher is worth years of your own research."

"Elder Yu, I have learned much."

Lin Jing clasped his hands together and gave Elder Yu a salute.

Elder Yu's words were like enlightening Lin Jing.

"Right, he is just a Qi Refinement Level Two minor cultivator, having just studied for a little while and he thinks he knows it all?"

"Though the Alchemy book from Manager Li has some flaws, the overall direction is correct. I can start practicing with that, then summarizing my experience and filling in the mistakes."

"In any case, I have the System Space, and I won't lack money. I don't need to run around tirelessly like other cultivators."

"So, I should first improve myself. As for changing the Alchemy book, that can wait until later."

Elder Yu hurriedly helped Lin Jing up: "Fellow Daoist, there's no need for such formalities. I'm merely offering some advice as a senior."

"My name is Lin Jing. Elder Yu can call me by my name. 'To the capable goes the teaching.' You are a senior, I dare not presume to be called a fellow Daoist," Lin Jing said humbly.

The term 'senior' deeply touched Elder Yu's heart, and he no longer insisted on formality: "Then, as you wish, I will call you Lin Xiaozi (young Lin)."

"Lin Xiaozi, how many times did you fail at Alchemy yesterday?" Elder Yu was intent on giving guidance, hence the question.

"Elder Yu, after I returned yesterday, out of thirteen attempts at Alchemy, I succeeded in making Elixir Medicine in one batch."

While speaking, Lin Jing took out a small porcelain bottle from his person and handed it over.

"However, it's just Low Grade Fasting Pills, a total of three. I consumed one, and the remaining two are all here."

"I didn't expect you would actually succeed," Elder Yu said in surprise.

"It's rare for someone to succeed on their first attempt at Alchemy. When you came to ask about the Alchemy Technique before, I thought all of your attempts had failed."

"It was purely luck," Lin Jing spoke.

He knew that if it were not for the existence of the System Space, he would not have had any chance of success.

Elder Yu looked at Lin Jing as if seeing him for the first time, examining him carefully.

"There is no such thing as luck in Alchemy."

"Lin Xiaozi, your talent in Alchemy is perhaps not low," he said.