Chapter 86: Chapter 83: [Alchemy Room: Level 1]
"Hmm."
Wen Lin took a deep breath and finally nodded, "There are some matters I wish to discuss with Brother Ji."
"Then come in and let’s talk."
Being neighbors and both having a good temperament, it would be impossible for Ji Yuan to deny someone entry. He first shut off the effects of the structure, then both of them entered the house.
Ji Yuan even poured Wen Lin a cup of tea.
Wen Lin hurriedly stood up, taking it with both hands.
After they both sat down, Wen Lin then said thoughtfully, "Brother Ji, you’re probably preparing for Foundation Establishment as well, right?"
"Foundation Establishment?"
Ji Yuan laughed and shook his head, "It’s still far off, Brother Wen. Why bring it up now?"
Wen Lin became somewhat silent, seeming conflicted.
Ji Yuan wasn’t in a rush, he just waited a moment until he heard Wen Lin say, "Pseudo Spirit Root Foundation Establishment requires Foundation Establishment Pills, Brother Ji, you should know this."
"I know."
"Early on, I saw a fragmented pill formula for the Foundation Establishment Pill, and I know there’s a crucial ingredient in it... this ingredient might hardly be seen within the Water Dragon Sect."
"Oh?"
This piqued Ji Yuan’s interest a little.
Wen Lin continued immediately, "But inside the Cloud Rain Marsh, there happens to be one, and I know where it is."
He spoke with a very low voice.
After listening, Ji Yuan remained calm, not showing excitement.
"What do you need me to do, Brother Wen?"
Ji Yuan asked directly.
"This..." Wen Lin didn’t expect Ji Yuan to be so straightforward, but now he could only brace himself and say, "I need Brother Ji to handle a few people for me."
"How many?"
"Three."
"How many are at later stage Qi Cultivation?"
"All three are."
Ji Yuan: "..."
"Brother Wen, you really think highly of me." Ji Yuan had a helpless expression, "I’ve only just broken through to the later stage of Qi Cultivation, and you’re asking me to deal with three at the same stage."
"Not that, just this matter..."
Before Wen Lin could finish, Ji Yuan shook his head and interrupted:
"It’s too early to talk about it now. Since Brother Wen can stay for a year here, you must surely be safe, so let’s talk about it when my cultivation level is higher in a few years."
Wen Lin is definitely from a cultivation clan in some market of the Cloud Rain Marsh, just like Qin Wei from the Qin Family.
Ji Yuan had noticed this long ago.
So he wasn’t surprised that Wen Lin knew these things either.
As for this ingredient for Foundation Establishment... It’s impossible not to be tempted, but asking Ji Yuan to take on three at a high Qi Cultivation stage, risking his life is something he definitely wouldn’t do.
With the panel, he could afford to wait a little longer, until his cultivation level increased, using cultivation to suppress others.
There’s no need to risk everything for a small chance.
Even if it means giving up this Foundation Establishment ingredient.
Calling Yao Jingfeng and the other two is something Ji Yuan considered, but since there’s only one ingredient, how would they divide it even if they got it?
Both options are troublesome, it’s better to wait.
"Alright then..."
Wen Lin nodded silently, "This is a good thing, that family would definitely not be willing to use it or give it away, most likely saving it for someone in their own clan."
"But if they want Foundation Establishment..." Wen Lin shook his head, "Now, not one of them can achieve it, they can only wait a few decades and hope for the next generation."
Wen Lin seemed to understand that family well... Ji Yuan didn’t ask for details, only smiled and nodded, "It’s good not to rush."
"Hmm."
Wen Lin stood up, gave a slight bow, and was about to leave when Ji Yuan smiled and said, "Brother Wen, don’t rush off, I too have something to seek Brother Wen’s advice on."
"Oh? What is it, Brother Ji?"
Wen Lin was slightly surprised.
He couldn’t imagine what Ji Yuan, at the late stage of Qi Cultivation, could want to ask him.
"I want to ask about how to get started on the path of alchemy."
Ji Yuan voiced a thought that had long been on his mind.
The Talisman Room can now skillfully produce Tier One Middle Grade Talismans, but Upper Grade Talismans haven’t been mastered, always falling just a bit short in skill. In that case, it would be better to first unlock the skill tree of alchemy.
Moreover, with the Foundation Establishment Pill waiting for him, the path of alchemy cannot be missed.
One, crafting his own Foundation Establishment Pill would be stable, without worrying about any issues, and two, making it himself would save a lot of Spirit Stones, not to mention material costs, just hiring someone to make it is a significant expense alone.
The third point is the success rate.
Having another alchemist help with crafting doesn’t guarantee success every time; if using ten sets of materials yields four or five successes, it’s considered quite good.
If looking for top-notch alchemists with higher success rates... even if they can be found, they’re not guaranteed to be willing to take on the task.
Not to mention finding one is an entirely different problem.
Concluding his thoughts, Ji Yuan glanced at the panel.
[Alchemy Room: lv0 (current)]
[Alchemy Room: lv1]
[Spirit Effect: Increases success rate of Tier One Elixirs by 20%, Tier Two by 5%]
[Upgrade Requirements: Low-grade Spirit Stones ×10, "Introduction to Alchemy Dao" ×1, Successfully craft 1 "Hundred Herbs Pill" (not achieved)]
The {Alchemy Room} and {Talisman Room} effects are almost identical.
Once upgraded to level 1, the success rate for Tier One Elixirs can be increased by 20%. In this way, one’s pill formation rate wouldn’t be poor, and rather than relying on others, it’s better to spend more personal time on it.
"Alchemy?!"
Wen Lin’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, "Brother Ji is also interested in alchemy?"
"Exactly."
Ji Yuan smiled and nodded.
Hearing this, Wen Lin flipped his hand and took out a book titled "Introduction to Alchemy Dao," "Has Brother Ji seen this book?"
"I have."
With that, Ji Yuan also took out a small double-handled bronze tripod from his storage bag, along with Celestial Spirit Fruit, Nine-Leaf Ganoderma, Five-Willow Root, and Lampwick Grass Ash, among other medicinal ingredients.