Thanks to My Enemy, I Become Immortal Emperor - Chapter 33

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Is this supposed to be alchemy?

More like coming here to cause a furnace explosion, damn it!

“What are you doing? Hurry up and… hmm?”

The old man was about to burst with fury when suddenly, he witnessed Liu Shunyi extracting over ten milky-white Medicine Pills from the pill furnace.

The elder was dumbfounded.

What just happened?

Without any refined technique or skill, could such pills still be successfully produced?

Skeptical, the old man swiftly approached Liu Shunyi, picked up one of the Medicine Pills, and examined it closely.

Upon closer inspection, the old man’s astonishment grew.

Not only had Liu Shunyi managed to produce pills, but they were all highest-grade Qi Recovery Pills.

Unable to resist, the elder popped one into his mouth.

“Whoa~”

A surge of immense medicinal power flowed gently, easily absorbed by his body, effortlessly converting its spiritual energy into his own.

These indeed were highest-grade Qi Recovery Pills.

However, the question remained:

Could such impeccable pills be crafted with such crude techniques?

Had he not seen it with his own eyes, he would have suspected that Liu Shunyi brought pre-made pills to deceive him.

“Um, does this mean I’ve passed?”

Liu Shunyi felt somewhat uncertain.

Logically speaking, with this highest-grade Qi Recovery Pill, he should pass without issue.

However, Liu Shunyi now had a clearer understanding of how impactful a superior pill furnace could be.

Using his usual technique for mid-grade Qi Recovery Pills resulted in a highest-grade outcome when employing this particular furnace.

Had he not consciously controlled it,

he might have even imbued the pill with additional markings.

To suppress the quality to merely highest-grade, Liu Shunyi broke out in a cold sweat.

The old man appeared equally perplexed.

“Uh, can you refine another batch for me to observe?”

Liu Shunyi nodded.

With the same technique and process,

he once again condensed a batch of Qi Recovery Pills, all achieving the highest grade.

There was no escaping it.

The exceptional pill furnace made it nearly impossible for Liu Shunyi to control the pill’s quality.

The old man was bewildered.

Having practiced alchemy for centuries, he had encountered various alchemical geniuses. However, encountering someone like Liu Shunyi was a first for him. The ease with which Liu Shunyi refined highest-grade Qi Recovery Pills left the old man questioning everything he knew.

“Uh, should I try refining another batch?” Seeing the old man’s silence, Liu Shunyi cautiously asked.

The old man waved his hand dismissively. “No need!”

He then looked at Liu Shunyi and queried, “Your alchemy skill seems beyond that of a First Rank Alchemist, isn’t it?”

Liu Shunyi shook his head. “I’m not sure myself.”

At this point, the old man produced a pill formula. “This is for a Third Grade Spirit Tempering Pill. Let’s see if you can refine it!”

Liu Shunyi nodded, carefully studied the formula for the Spirit Tempering Pill, gathered the required herbs, and began the refinement process.

The ingredients needed for the Spirit Tempering Pill were quite extensive. Using the same technique as before, it took him a full ten minutes to complete.

Finally, he managed to produce twelve Spirit Tempering Pills, all high-grade medicine pills.

The old man was astounded. “A Third Rank Alchemist!”

Liu Shunyi scratched his head, surprised himself. Had his skills already reached the Third Rank? He hadn’t anticipated that.

The old man, still uncertain, suggested, “Perhaps you could attempt a Fourth Rank Medicine Pill?”

Liu Shunyi hastily waved his hands. “No, I can’t manage any higher; third rank is my limit!”

Liu Shunyi wasn’t exaggerating here.

Crafting third rank medicinal pills was already quite challenging for him.

If not for his passive immunity to negative effects from enemies, he might have struggled even with those third rank pills.

As for Fourth Rank? It was simply beyond his current capabilities.

The old man nodded in agreement.

Indeed, crafting Fourth Rank Medicinal Pills required not only immense skill but also vast spiritual strength.

Despite Liu Shunyi potentially concealing his cultivation level, attempting a Fourth Rank Medicine Pill seemed highly improbable.

In the end, the elder bestowed upon Liu Shunyi a Third Rank Alchemist identification token.

Gratefully accepting the token, Liu Shunyi bowed towards the old man.

“Many thanks!”

With a wave of his hand, the old man acknowledged, appearing somewhat dazed, as he continued to replay Liu Shunyi’s alchemy technique in his mind.

After Liu Shunyi left, the elderly man hastily retrieved ingredients for a Spirit Tempering Pill and attempted to replicate Liu Shunyi’s method.

“Fuck!” The old man grew increasingly uneasy.

Within the pill furnace, the spiritual energy became wildly chaotic, causing the entire furnace to rumble ominously.

“Boom!”

Finally, the pill furnace could no longer withstand the pressure.

It exploded with a deafening sound.

Liu Shunyi had just stepped out of the Alchemy Room when he felt the entire ground tremble beneath him.

Turning back, he witnessed the protective Formation activating around the room as a mushroom cloud slowly rose into the sky.

Stunned, Liu Shunyi muttered, “This…probably has nothing to do with me, right?”

He wasn’t entirely sure but decided it was best to leave swiftly.

Over the next half-month, Liu Shunyi tirelessly continued refining pills.

Soon, Hidden Sword Peak found itself abundantly stocked with Medicine Pills. Due to Liu Shunyi’s relentless alchemy efforts, the overall strength of Hidden Sword Peak significantly improved.

Previously, if they needed Medicine Pills, they had to purchase them from other peaks’ Alchemy Rooms, as their own lacked an Alchemist. Moreover, other peaks often targeted Hidden Sword Peak, resulting in exorbitant prices for any purchases.

However, with Liu Shunyi now present, Hidden Sword Peak suddenly became self-sufficient and prosperous. Not only did they have more than enough Medicine Pills for themselves, but they even began selling surplus to others.

Ji Suying was astounded. She knew Liu Shunyi was capable, but she never expected him to be this exceptional.

“Senior Sister, our medicinal ingredients are running low!” reported a disciple at that moment.

Ji Suying blinked in surprise. “Running low on medicinal herbs?”

The disciple nodded.

“Elder Brother Liu has transformed almost all our medicinal ingredients into Medicine Pills, and now our storage is completely full!”

Ji Suying’s eyes filled with shock.

“I understand!” she replied, dismissing the disciple.

After a moment of contemplation, Ji Suying suddenly vanished on the spot.

When she reappeared, she found Liu Shunyi still beside the pill furnace at Hidden Sword Peak, diligently refining medicine.

Noticing her arrival, Liu Shunyi smiled and said, “I’m currently in the midst of alchemy; please forgive any lack of courtesy, Senior Sister!”

Ji Suying shook her head, gazing at several sacks piled with Medicine Pills next to Liu Shunyi. It felt surreal, as if she were dreaming.

Never before had Hidden Sword Peak been this prosperous.

“Actually, you don’t need to do all this!” As Ji Suying glanced at Liu Shunyi’s Third Rank Alchemist badge placed nearby, she couldn’t help but gasp.

“It’s no trouble. By the way, Senior Sister, we’re running low on medicinal herbs. I just need to refine one thousand more Qi Gathering Pills to reach my merit point goal.”

Ji Suying took a deep breath.

“Shunyi!”

“Hmm?”

“As a disciple of Hidden Sword Peak and a Third Rank Alchemist, the Scripture Pavilion is freely accessible to you without charge!”

“Huh?”

Suddenly, with a loud explosion, the massive pill furnace burst open.

Fortunately, Ji Suying swiftly intervened with a single hand,

preventing the entire Pill Room from being obliterated.

Despite her intervention, Liu Shunyi emerged with his hair singed and face covered in soot!