Transmigrant Alchemist And His Magic Wagon

Chi extractors

[Lian'er, look here. It's called a sample. Grandfather extracted the ingredients needed to make Tu Na pills and slightly modified the ingredients array so that you could cultivate those ingredients with your current cultivation level]

Mu Lian stared at the colorful crystals on the table. Three days ago, when Mu Lian first heard the word 'sample' from Mu Haocun's mouth, the sample shape was still as large as a marble.

Now, however, the shape of the sample shrank into tiny crystals. Mu Lian thus doubted whether the research he was going to do could really represent real extraction.

Mu Lian recalled the face of Mu Haocun who one hundred percent believed that Mu Lian would succeed in the research. Then decided to do what he could.

Mu Lian exerted her spiritual energy on the cauldron and the materials on the table. Carefully avoid packages containing samples of Siwang Mogu.

The cauldron floated towards Mu Lian's right palm along with the appearance of the pill fire. The process of igniting the pill fire that Mu Lian had done was now shorter after practicing these past few days. Mu Haocun to the point of praising Mu Lian's speed to ignite the pill flame.

The cauldron stopped right above the pill fire. After sensing the cauldron was ready, Mu Lian inserted the main ingredients.

The first Mu Lian input was a black-colored crystal. Mu Haocun said that the crystal came from Dan-Shen who had been mixed with death energy.

The crystal will act as a seed of life that is actually the object of Mu Lian's research this time. Mu Haocun said that the crystal had injected some of his chi.

Mu Lian inserted the Dan-Shen crystal using tweezers that were driven using her spiritual energy.

Contaminated death energy was not as bad as contaminated abyssal aura. But still the effect will be like experiencing poisoning. Death energy is considered a foreign body.

To prevent contamination, Mu Haocun gave Mu Lian tweezers. Mu Haocun reminded Mu Lian that even though the Dan-Shen sample had been broken down to such a small extent, if it was contaminated, it would still be extremely painful.

Returning to Mu Lian who was focusing her attention on the cauldron as well as the ingredients before her, after including nearly ten main ingredients, the cauldron closed.

The cauldron trembled for several minutes, signaling the process of melting and mixing was taking place. After it stopped shaking, Mu Lian inserted one of the catalysts, the magic plant.

And so on until the fourth time the cauldron stopped shaking, Mu Lian inserted Siwang Mogu.

Mu Lian moved the tweezers and took out a pitch-black crystal then put it into the cauldron.

At first glance, Dan-Shen's samples almost resemble those of Siwang Mogu. But if viewed more carefully, the sample Siwang Mogu has a more concentrated color than the Dan-Shen sample. Likewise in terms of the energy content of death.

When the cauldron closed again, Mu Lian started to get nervous. This step is what determines its success.

Mu Lian took a few steps back from the table. So that his spiritual energy does not accidentally hit a sample of Dan-Shen or Siwang Mogu.

The pill flame on top of his palm shone brightly then dimmed then brightened back.

For a few minutes Mu Lian controlled her pill flames while feeling the process occurring within the cauldron.

Then the cauldron stopped shaking. Silent. The pill fire was already completely extinguished, only the cauldron that floated above Mu Lian's palm.

Errs. That all?

Mu Lian realized something was strange. Mu Lian was about to open the lid of the cauldron but remembered that this research should have been conducted outdoors.

But Mu Lian could not stand the cold weather outside. Mu Lian sighed, deciding to wait for Mu Haocun.

Mu Lian placed her quality on the table then walked out of the room. He saw Ling Zizhou and Han Tengfei standing in the hallway staring out the window.

"How's it?" han Tengfei said.

"Hmm if it is said to succeed not necessarily, it is said to fail not even," Mu Lian said as she scratched her head.

"Huh? How's story?" ling Zizhou said

looking at Mu Lian strangely.

Mu Lian recounted that she felt a slight flow of chi seeping out the cauldron. But the number is not too significant.

Just as he was about to check how his chi was extracted, Mu Lian decided to check with Mu Haocun.

Ling Zizhou and Han Tengfei thought Mu Lian's decision was right and they did not dare to check with Mu Lian because they were not experts.

Eventually Mu Lian spent time with Ling Zizhou and Han Tengfei until Mu Haocun returned home.

Mu Haocun who had just entered the grounds, directly had Mu Lian show the results of the extraction to him.

Mu Haocun and Master Yi waited in the reception hall with Ling Zizhou and Han Tengfei. While Mu Lian returned to the room to take the cauldron.

The two were then asked how the research activities of the day were. It turned out that in addition to guarding Mu Lian, Ling Zizhou and Han Tengfei were in charge of overseeing the course of the research.

When Mu Lian gave her cauldron to Mu Haocun. Mu Haocun took out a piece of incantation paper from under his robe.

The paper was yellow, but the script written on it was different from the spell paper used to eradicate Egui.

Mu Haocun opened the cauldron lid using his spiritual energy, then activated the incantation paper when there was a puff of black smoke coming out from the mouth of the cauldron.

Mu Lian was surprised, it was fortunate that she did not open the cauldron even though it felt like she wanted to die out of curiosity.

"good. You're on the right track already" Mu Haocun said after staring at the bottom of the cauldron.

Mu Lian took a look at the bottom of the cauldron as well as Ling Zizhou, Han Tengfei and Master Yi. Ling Zizhou frowned when he saw the wisp of light gray.

He did not understand in terms of whether the research was considered successful, but because Mu Haocun himself who was an Alchemy professional said so, Ling Zizhou was just silent.

"If you've managed to make a lump like this, it means you've managed to extract chi" Mu Haocun explained.

"But why does it feel like extracted chi..."

"Very little, barely feeling anything?" cut Mu Haocun. Mu Lian nodded.

"It's okay. Look at this blob, as time goes on, this blob will get closer to black. That's when you managed to extract chi to the limit that grandfather had reached," Mu Haocun said.

"40%? In that case, the color might not be pitch-black," Mu Lian said.

"Right," Mu Haocun said.

Mu Haocun continued to comfort Mu Lian so as not to be disappointed with the results of the extraction today. Three days ago alone Mu Lian had not managed to extract the slightest chi.

Looking at today, Mu Lian's achievements were already incredible. And that was entirely true, as only Mu Lian, a cultivator with a late stage chi condensing level had managed to extract chi on his 2nd trial.

The next day Mu Lian did not directly extract it. He spent hours in front of the book to ascertain if any information was missed.

Mu Lian read all the reference books until her eyes felt very sore and her head was dizzy.

Not to mention he was extracting continuously without a break for one week. This made Mu Lian's performance even lower.

"How about you rest for a few days," Mu Haocun said.

Mu Haocun felt guilty seeing Mu Lian's miserable state. Her eyes were red, her hair was tangled, and her clothes were not careless.

Mu Lian lay on her bed with her eyes open and motionless.

Originally Mu Haocun only wanted Mu Lian to spend time by honing her pill-making skills.

It is important to make something every day. It also aims to train the spiritual energy of an Alchemist.

Are all Alchemists as miserable as Mu Lian? Of course not. Mu Lian ended up like that because her Alchemy teacher was Mu Haocun.

A Professional who had no match and was at the top of the Alchemy field. Well-known perfectionist and very firm in dealing with all things concerning Alchemy.

Just look at Mu Lian's case, Mu Haocun chose chi extraction to train Mu Lian's pill-making ability.

In fact, out of all of Mu Haocun's students, there was no normal pill-making training. It was indeed Mu Lian alone whose training duties were extremely abnormal.

"Have you met Xiaoxiao? You better spend some time with him. Poor Xiaoxiao, it's possible that now she's crying because she misses you," Mu Haocun said full of drama.

Although highly respected by his students, Mu Haocun had a habit of judging his students and those close to him.

There's no answer. Mu Lian remained unmoved in a miserable position. His entire body felt so sore that it felt like the joints in his body were loose.

But strangely, Mu Lian could not close her eyes that were already too dry. The sleepiness did not come as well until finally Mu Lian could only stare blankly at the ceiling of her room.

...

Three days later, Mu Lian's body was already better. Mu Haocun helped Mu Lian's recovery with his innovative tea developed with Mu Lian* some time ago.

Learning from his experience, Mu Lian was not stubborn and decided to discuss with Xiaoxiao regarding the extraction of chi.

After all, after officially becoming Master Zhengheng's disciple, Xiaoxiao was already part of this chi extraction operation.

"Jiejie! Why are you getting thinner? Geez, look at the dark circles under your eyes!" xiaoxiao said as she inspected Mu Lian carefully.

Xiaoxiao stared intently at Ling Zizhou and Han Tengfei. It was as if blaming the two young men. Ling Zizhou held back his anger when he saw Xiaoxiao's 'full of meaning' gaze because the young man actually felt like he had failed to notice Mu Lian.

Han Tengfei who was usually calm was wrong to get the gaze. Han Tengfei had never been stared at like that in his entire life!

It was fortunate that Xiaoxiao did not see Mu Lian's condition three days ago, otherwise the girl would have already thrown the two youths with the heart or heart of the spirit beast she always used for array training.

Mu Lian calmed Xiaoxiao down, while holding back a laugh from seeing Xiaoxiao reprimanding Han Tengfei. Usually the girl's face was red in front of Senior Han, but now her face showed firmness.

After things calmed down again, Mu Lian discussed the research she was doing for the past week.

Mu Lian recounted the difficulties and several hypotheses that were successfully taken after conducting research within one week.

Mu Lian knowing how to properly control pill fire was one of the success factors of extracting chi. And making a pill fire required spiritual energy.

Mu Lian explained to Xiaoxiao that she needed more spiritual energy. Throughout the explanation, the mouths of Xiaoxiao, Ling Zizhou and Han Tengfei opened.

Xiaoxiao tried to explain that Mu Lian's plan was almost impossible. But Mu Lian assured Xiaoxiao there must be a way to solve the problem of spiritual energy deficiency.

Ling Zizhou massaged his forehead looking at Mu Lian's stubbornness, while Han Tengfei dissolved in his own thoughts.

After going through the swirling explanation, Xiaoxiao finally told her that in the past few weeks, Master Zhengheng gave her a book containing general knowledge about the Array.

Xiaoxiao took the book from her dimensional pouch, which was also rewarded by Master Zhengheng, then showed it to Mu Lian.

Before Mu Lian could see the contents of the book, Mu Lian held it back and thrust it back towards Xiaoxiao. Mu Lian handed over completely to Xiaoxiao.

Xiaoxiao understood the trauma Mu Lian had experienced after learning the Array so Xiaoxiao did not force Mu Lian.

Xiaoxiao got some Array that felt right, then wrote down important things like what ingredients were needed and how the steps were.

Mu Lian reminded Xiaoxiao not to miss a single basic Array according to Xiaoxiao's ability. Given Xiaoxiao herself was the one who had to draw the Array.

Today Mu Lian and Xiaoxiao would try out two Arrays of their choice. Ling Zizhou went to look for some materials needed. While Han Tengfei was observing from the side.

What surprised Mu Lian was that Xiaoxiao's pattern drawing technique was increasing, her movements were getting more agile.

Xiaoxiao said that these two techniques were the most important things that an Array expert should have.

Since Xiaoxiao had to draw on the snow, the chalk used this time looked different than usual. The structure feels like jelly.

When the 'jelly' hits the surface of the snow, the jelly melts into blood-red ink.

Very quickly, the first array was completed. Xiaoxiao then placed the materials needed to activate the Array in its respective place.

Xiaoxiao allowed Mu Lian to enter the middle of the Array when everything was ready then Xiaoxiao activated the Array.

Xiaoxiao's eyes twinkled at Mu Lian in the middle of the array pattern, using her spiritual energy to insert the materials lying around her feet, into the cauldron.

Xiaoxiao clucked in amazement at the pill fire that Mu Lian was making. The lilac-colored pill flame floated beautifully several inches from Mu Lian's right palm.

"Just like Master Mu," Xiaoxiao muttered in admiration.

When Xiaoxiao's eyes looked at Mu Lian with jealousy, now her eyes looked at Mu Lian with admiration.

How not, there are only two people in this world who have lilac-colored pill flames. One more person was none other than Mu Haocun.

Ling Zizhou and Han Tengfei who were standing next to Xiaoxiao instantly gave a warning through their body gestures.

Xiaoxiao was puzzled to see Ling Zizhou who very clearly told Xiaoxiao to shut up and not say anything more.

Ling Zizhou and Han Tengfei were reminded by Mu Haocun and Master Yi that no one else could know Mu Lian's pill fire.

And they also could not say anything to Mu Lian about her extremely rare lilac-colored pill fire, in order not to overburden Mu Lian's mind.

This was also done to protect Mu Lian from those who had evil intentions. However considering that Xiaoxiao was very close to Mu Lian, the two young men did not mind letting Mu Lian use her pill fire.

After all Ling Zizhou had already kept the innkeeper busy in his room and in this inn there was no one.

Han Tengfei and Ling Zizhou made sure the gates were locked and watched around the inn for a radius of several meters.

Seeing Ling Zizhou who insisted that Xiaoxiao shut up with her scary face, Xiaoxiao finally observed the extraction process in silence.

Twenty minutes later, there were no more visible signs in the cauldron. The pill fire was extinguished, and the cauldron floated down to Mu Lian's right palm.

Mu Lian opened her eyes, then took out the yellow incantation paper from her dimensional pouch.

Xiaoxiao, Ling Zizhou and Han Tengfei walked over to Mu Lian. The three surrounded Mu Lian to look inside the cauldron.

With a signal from Mu Lian, Xiaoxiao opened the cauldron lid while Mu Lian activated the incantation.

After the black smoke disappeared. The four of them looked at the bottom of the cauldron.

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Note:

* The herbal tea that Mu Lian gave to Master Zhengheng in chapter 29