txolops Chapter 47 Change of Identity
Chapter 47 Change of Identity
In the world of cultivation, alchemists are considered rare and highly skilled craftspeople.
Even in extreme situations, such as wars between major domains, artisans like alchemists who are kidnapped to other domains can generally survive.
It's nothing more than losing freedom.
Moreover, you also hold the position of Guest Elder of the Pill Hall.
Next, Elder Wu gave you some more instructions.
Actually, there's not much to pay attention to. As an alchemist, it's nothing more than refining pills.
We can't exactly send an alchemist out on a combat mission, can we?
After you have explained everything, Elder Wu will take you to the Pill Pavilion.
The Danlou is located in the inner city. Compared to a normal cave dwelling, the Danlou is much larger and has three floors.
There is also a courtyard.
"Master Wang, from now on this will be your alchemy pavilion."
Elder Wu smiled and said, "The first floor of the Pill Pavilion is connected to the underground fire vein of the Immortal City, which can draw the purest earth fire. The second and third floors are places for cultivation and rest..."
You glanced at it briefly and were quite satisfied.
To have such a magnificent building in the inner city, where land is incredibly valuable, is something that even a major renovation in the late Foundation Establishment stage might not be possible with.
[Only those with the backing of the Pill Hall receive this treatment.]
After watching Elder Wu leave, you begin setting up the Pill Pavilion.
The first step is to fine-tune the ground fire.
Every alchemist has their own habits regarding the use of earth fire.
You then went to the second and third floors of the Danlou.
Each floor of the Pill Tower covers several hundred square meters and is connected to the spiritual veins of the Immortal City, making it rich in spiritual energy.
[In the second year, you turned eighteen and had basically adapted to the lifestyle of a guest retainer of the Dan Palace.]
You left the Pill Pavilion intending to purchase some second-tier spiritual herbs and materials.
"Master Wang Dan."
During this time, a middle-aged man greeted you.
"Master Zhao Dan."
You have a smile on your face.
This Master Zhao is none other than Master Zhao Kan.
[In the second simulation, the Foundation Establishment Pill you used to break through to Foundation Establishment was from the other party.]
However, this alchemist Zhao Kan is not a mid-grade second-tier alchemist, but a senior low-grade second-tier alchemist.
[In the year since you became a guest elder of the Alchemy Hall, you have met many colleagues who are also guest elders, including Alchemist Zhao Kan.]
You spoke with Master Zhao Kan for a while, mainly exchanging your alchemy experiences.
Beyond the simulation, Zhou Qing couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, mixed feelings).
Whether it was the first simulation or the second simulation, Master Zhao Kan was a great figure whom Zhou Qing had to look up to.
In the first simulation, even Ye Feng needed the help of Master Yun Dan to visit Master Zhao Kan Dan.
In the second simulation, Zhou Qing met Alchemist Zhao Kan, but the other party's high status left a deep impression on him. Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator would have to wait in line outside if he wanted to meet Alchemist Zhao Kan.
But now, this Master Zhao Kan is chatting and laughing with Zhou Qing, just like old friends.
"This time, my starting point is much higher than the previous two simulations."
Zhou Qing thought to himself that every simulation was a form of accumulation for him, and he would gain something from it unless he died at the beginning.
Even if you die at the start, it's not all meaningless; at least you'll gain a talent.
However, the talent assessment depends on Zhou Qing's performance in the simulation. If Zhou Qing dies at the start, his performance will likely be at the lowest level, and the assessed talent might not even be as good as that of the Poison Buster.
As your thoughts drifted, you continued to look at the ever-changing, illusory text.
After exchanging alchemy insights with Alchemist Zhao Kan and agreeing on a time for your next exchange, you head to the Spirit Medicine Pavilion in the Immortal City to purchase spiritual materials and herbs.
Half a day later, you return to Danlou.
"Master Wang..." Two graceful female cultivators who practiced Qi cultivation approached.
These two Qi Refining female cultivators are the maids assigned to you by the Pill Hall. They have a gentle and delicate temperament, with a refined and demure air.
The two female cultivators, both at the Qi Refining stage, were young and named Chunhua and Qiuyue respectively. One was at the second level of Qi Refining, and the other at the first level.
[The so-called maidservants, besides taking care of your daily life and alchemy supplies, can also be used to relax and relieve your sexual tension.]
You don't seem to be against it.
That evening, after you finished your cultivation, you took advantage of two female cultivators.
On the bed, embroidered shoes and white socks adorned with spring blossoms and autumn moonlight were scattered everywhere.
You glanced at the two unconscious female cultivators.
[The corners of their eyes still faintly bore traces of tears.]
Clearly, your favor is not a pleasant thing for the two female cultivators.
[Firstly, your physical body possesses the strength of the third level of the "Mountain and Sea Body Refining Technique," surpassing the physical bodies of Foundation Establishment cultivators of the same level.]
The two female cultivators were only at the early stage of Qi Refining, so naturally they couldn't withstand it.
[Secondly, it's probably because the persona you're presenting to the outside world is a middle-aged man with a round face and a yellow beard, which seems too greasy to young female cultivators at the Qi Refining stage.]
[At least in appearance, you are definitely over a hundred years old, while the two female cultivators are only around twenty years old.]
[His appearance is greasy and his age is too old, which is naturally unacceptable to young girls who pursue beauty.]
You speculate that the latter is probably the main reason.
If you removed your disguise and showed your true face to the two Qi Refining female cultivators, they probably wouldn't act this way.
Although I understand what the two female cultivators are thinking.
But you didn't seem inclined to compromise either.
In the world of cultivation, to gain something, you must give something in return.
As your maid, I will not only receive your protection, but also learn the art of alchemy.
Compared to the first simulation where you were Yun Danshi's apprentice, the treatment of the two Qi Refining female cultivators is far better.
With such gains, paying a price is perfectly normal.
[If you were in someone else's shoes, would you be willing to pay a price if someone could significantly improve your alchemy skills?]
"In another two weeks, the spots for the Jade Moon Pool will be released..."
You lie on your bed, thinking...
According to the information you've gathered, spots at the Azure Moon Pool will be sold through an auction.
To secure a spot, you need to participate in the auction; the highest bidder wins.
In the past three auctions, the price for a spot in the Azure Moon Pool ranged from 15,000 to 30,000 spirit stones.
"I currently possess 18,000 spirit stones..."
Zhou Qing thought to himself.
[You've only been a second-tier alchemist for a short time, only one or two years.]
The 18,000 spirit stones I currently possess are partly from clearing out the surplus left over from the calamity-breaking cultivation, and partly borrowed from other guest elders.
A master alchemist's wealth is built upon years of accumulation. You've only been a second-tier alchemist for a year or two, so naturally you haven't accumulated many spirit stones.
"Eighteen thousand spirit stones, hopefully that'll be enough."
You breathed a sigh of relief, waiting for the day when the quota for the Azure Moon Pool would be released.