King Time

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Shun Long and Lu Wen leaked fat and both laughed at the same time, before Shun Long responded to Lu Wen.

''Actually, I need some books to practice alchemy. Even though I have learned some theories, I still need to broaden my horizons, that's why I am in the Guild intending to take the examination to become a rank 1 alchemist.''

Lu Wen then said

'' I can give you my own book of both rank 1 and rank 2 alchemists. I don't need them anymore and hopefully, I will soon become a rank 3 alchemist. I have learned all that I command from these books, therefore the only thing that is currently holding me back from becoming a rank 3 alchemist is my cultivation realm.''

This was the first time Shun Long had heard of something like that.

''So one needs to advance their own cultivation to rise in rank as an alchemist?'' Shun Long asked curiously.

''Not that you have to advance nature, more like, you cannot advance as an alchemist unless you advance in your own realm first.''

Lu Wen's answer was astounding and unreasonable, so he continued to explain

'' Alchemists relied on their spiritual power to refine their pills. But each higher rank pill also required more spiritual power from the alchemist in order to succeed in pill enhancement.''

Shun Long seemed to understand where this conversation was headed as Lu Wen continued

'' Theoretically one could become a rank 1 alchemist at the initial stage of rank 1 in condensing qi, but it was realistically impossible. There was no way for an early rank 1 condensing qi novice to have enough spiritual power to become a rank 1 alchemist.''

Shun Long understood what Lu Wen was trying to say and he felt extremely excited inside, as his spiritual power had increased greatly after absorbing the heavenly aura from the golden book. However, how far he had advanced now could only be encountered when trying to refine pills on his own.

'' I'm sure even if I haven't been able to refine a rank 3 pill, I can definitely refine a rank 2 pill. Even Lu Wen is only a rank 2 bronze alchemist, so, make me equal to him if my guess is correct?''

Lu Wen then continued

''Usually, an alchemist rose one rank for every 6 ranks they increased in cultivation.

For example, one usually reached rank 6 in condensing qi before they had enough spiritual power to become a bronze rank 1 alchemist. That same person would then have to rise to rank 3 in the earth class before becoming a rank 2 bronze alchemist. As for becoming a rank 3 bronze-grade alchemist, then it would require this person to become a rank 9.'' earth-grade expert.''

When the fat Fu heard this, he almost choked on his wine as he asked Lu Wen in disbelief

''Is it the same 'golden eagle pill' that requires the core of a peak rank 3 golden eagle? It was a magical beast that not even the highest world-level expert could enjoy in a 1-on-1 scenario. It also requires at least a rank 2 silver grade alchemist to refine it, will your family really give something like this to you? Let alone giving it to you, where did you guys find it?''

Shun Long was shocked when he found out the origin of the pill, but the fatty Fu was more surprised because he knew the scarcity of this pill. Even in the 'Hare Pavilion' in the city, one would not necessarily find such a pill even after 10 or 20 years.

''This pill is actually mine and because he said that only I can have it because I am the only alchemist in the family, none of my two brothers would dare to resist or I would give the position of head of the family directly to the other. After all, this was mine from the beginning, what rights should others in the family have if he wanted to give it to me? It was also because of my wish that I return to the city from the 'mortal world'.

If I consume this 'golden eagle pill', then when I reach the intermediate level of the earth, I can already refine a bronze tier 3 pill. So brother Shun, you don't need to reject these books because they are already useless to me.'' Lu Wen then finished his sentence and found a solution when the 5 books were different from the air.

Shun Long had seen the use of spatial rings when Administrator Feng first used his own ring.

'' Damn, it was convenient for Fatty Fu to be built and Shun nodded in agreement.

Shun Long then received the books before asking

'' Brother Lu, where can I find medicinal ingredients in the city? I originally planned to buy some from the 'Alchemist' Guild' but there should be other places as well in the 'floating cloud city', right?''

Lu Wen did not answer Shun Long's question. Instead Shun Long noticed that he had turned around to look at the fat Fu, before the fatty stood up from his chair and puffed out the opening proudly.

Then Fu who was smiling was delighted as he looked towards Shun Long and said in a satisfied tone

''Actually, this brother here works for the biggest auction house in the 'floating cloud city', the 'Hare Pavilion'. 'Our 'Hare Pavilion' not only conducts auctions every month but also has access to an enormous supply of medicinal ingredients.

Just tell me what you ordered and this brother will definitely get it for you as long as it is within my ability.''

Then Fatty Fu stopped talking for a while before counting things by hand. After which, he shyly raised 3 fingers before saying to Shun Long

''Right now I can only help this many brothers.''