dmims 907.1 ideas
907.1 ideas
"We adults need to go inside to discuss important matters. Xiao Lei, keep a close watch on the door and don't let anyone eavesdrop on our conversation!" Wei Jiangyuan earnestly instructed.
Lei Jingxiao rolled his eyes in exasperation and roared, "You, surnamed Wei, just you wait! A month! After a month, you'd better not be sleeping at night!"
Wei Jiangyuan completely ignored Lei Jingxiao's threat, chuckled, reached out and pulled Xiao Yan into the courtyard, then closed the door, leaving the frustrated Lei Jingxiao outside to continue his thank-you mission.
"How's it going, Lao Xiao? This trip to the Heavenly Tomb was dangerous, but has your soul power improved?"
Xiao Yan nodded slightly upon hearing this: "Yes, there has been some improvement. But relatively speaking, it's not enough. At my current level, it's quite difficult to make further progress in my soul power. I'm still far from a true qualitative leap."
"That's good, that's good." Wei Jiangyuan patted his chest, as if to comfort Xiao Yan, but actually said, "I was worried that you would directly enter the ninth rank realm. It seems that it's not enough yet."
Xiao Yan chuckled and shook his head: "Becoming a ninth-grade alchemist isn't that easy. Wei, you overestimate me. I'm already satisfied with my current speed."
Xiao Yan was not aggressive at all. He knew very well that cultivation was something that couldn't be mastered overnight.
"Although you're slow, your strength has already reached the Dou Sheng level, and you also have multiple different flames to enhance your skills. Even if you just slowly work your way up, you'll eventually reach the ninth rank in alchemy. But I'm different..."
Wei Jiangyuan's eyes showed a hint of envy: "I'm still too far from the Dou Sheng realm. My teacher also told me that without the strength of a Dou Sheng, one cannot be called a true ninth-grade alchemist."
"That's true. In the art of alchemy, the later you go, the more you need to test your overall strength. Your battle qi cultivation is the most fundamental thing." Xiao Yan also thought of his only experience of refining a ninth-grade pill, which was when he assisted the Yan Clan.
The potent medicinal power contained within a ninth-grade pill is fundamentally different from that of a seventh or eighth-grade pill. That level of pill requires comprehensive strength in all aspects, with no weaknesses. Soul power must be above the Heavenly Realm, even reaching the mid-Heavenly Realm, while battle qi cannot be lower than the Battle Saint realm. Any imbalance in strength will become a huge hidden danger at the final moment of refining a ninth-grade pill.
"Don't rush. Both of us are still young. Advancing to the ninth rank is only a matter of time for you," Xiao Yan replied sincerely, understanding Wei Jiangyuan's anxiety.
"Of course I know that," Wei Jiangyuan said with a self-deprecating laugh. "It's just that time waits for no one!"
"Now that your conflict with the ancient clan is out in the open, and the Central Plains will inevitably descend into chaos sooner or later, my current status as a mere alchemist who can only refine eighth-grade pills is truly insufficient. The only thing I possess that might earn their respect is my identity as a teacher."
Xiao Yan watched him quietly without interrupting. He knew that Wei Jiangyuan wasn't belittling himself, but stating a harsh reality. The Central Continent had now reached a level of competition beyond the Dou Sheng realm. While the status of an eighth-grade alchemist was prestigious, its effectiveness in battles between top-tier fighters was indeed limited.
"So, while you were all desperately trying to improve yourselves in the Heavenly Tomb, I wasn't idle either. I kept thinking, since I myself am unlikely to break through to the Dou Sheng realm or advance to the ninth rank in a short time, what else can I do? How can I maximize my value? How can I help you and us as quickly as possible?"
"What method?" Xiao Yan believed that Wei Jiangyuan must have already discovered something by finding him.
"The solution is for me to help you!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan frowned slightly: "Assist me? How will you assist me? In alchemy, everyone has their own strengths; how can you assist me?"
"I see your problem, especially in the area of alchemy. Your battle qi is strong enough, your soul power is strong enough, and your strange fire is top-notch on the continent, needless to say." Wei Jiangyuan took a step closer, speaking quickly and clearly.
"Your only flaw might be that your talent is too high. In just over twenty years, you have truly reached the ninth rank. My teacher has also commented on you, saying that the only thing you lack now is experience, which is to become a super grandmaster of alchemy."
Shennong's insights coincided with those of Huo Zhen, a ninth-grade alchemy master in the Yan Clan, and Xiao Yan nodded in agreement.
"So I'm going to make up for your weakness in this area."
He became more and more excited as he spoke, gesturing wildly as he explained, "Since you lack experience, I'll take care of all the medicinal herbs. I'll handle everything for you: creating prescriptions, designing the concepts, and conducting initial trials of herbal combinations. I'll also make sure you pay special attention to the details beforehand, so that even if you lack experience, the impact will be minimal."
"And you, with my help, only need to refine it according to the plan I have devised for you."
Wei Jiangyuan grew increasingly excited as he spoke, his gaze burning as he fixed on Xiao Yan: "I've thought it through. This combination is absolutely feasible! This method will give you at least a 30-40% chance of success. Even a true ninth-grade alchemist's success rate is only 10-20% higher than ours!"
Wei Jiangyuan's idea stirred up a huge wave in Xiao Yan's heart. However, to Wei Jiangyuan's surprise, Xiao Yan's expression after hearing it was not the expected surprise or excitement, but rather a deep silence. He frowned slightly, looking at himself with a complicated expression, and remained silent for a long time.
"What's wrong? Don't you believe me? I've even consulted our teacher about this. The two of us working together can definitely succeed!" He couldn't understand Xiao Yan's silence.
"No, Lao Wei. Your analysis is very thorough and accurate. From the perspective of alchemy, the method you proposed is theoretically... sound. But have you considered that by doing so, you're essentially doing all the dirty and tiring work yourself, while the most crucial and glorious part will be entirely done by me?"
If he truly followed Wei Jiangyuan's instructions, he would be responsible for the truly trivial parts of alchemy, while leaving the truly essential and important parts to Xiao Yan. This would certainly have its advantages for him, as it would greatly improve his familiarity with this aspect.
However, if this continues in the long run, Wei Jiangyuan will inevitably waste a lot of time. And time is an extremely precious resource for genius alchemists like them.