I Cultivate Immortality With Scientific Thinking

Chapter 55: Enlightenment

As the colorful glow disappeared into the western horizon, it was replaced by a deep and beautiful blue, resembling the vastness of the sea.

Inside the alchemy room of the Danxia Peak, Lin Chen rubbed his forehead and let out a sigh. He had no idea how to deal with the current situation.

"The most troublesome thing about research is not having a direction." However, Lin Chen quickly adjusted his mindset and tidied up the alchemy furnace in front of him before walking out.

Just as he reached the exit, ready to leave the room, he unexpectedly saw a short-haired disciple on duty arguing with a young cultivator.

...

"This alchemy room is occupied," the short-haired disciple lazily replied.

"But it shows as empty here," the young cultivator, Liu Qiqiang, said in confusion.

He had been eyeing this alchemy room for a long time. Not only was it well-stocked with spiritual fire, but its location was also not directly facing the fire vein, making the spiritual fire more stable and easier to control for alchemy. The only downside was that it was a bit expensive, but he couldn't care about that when it came to his promotion.

However, he didn't expect that even though the alchemy room appeared to be empty, the disciple on duty claimed that it was already occupied.

"I said there's someone, so there's someone. Why are you asking so many questions?" The short-haired disciple became impatient.

If he registered it, he would have to pay with spirit stones. But how could he let Senior Lin pay? So he simply didn't register it. After all, the output of the spiritual fire was unpredictable, and the higher-ups wouldn't bother checking for a few spirit stones.

"What about this one?" Liu Qiqiang's heart sank as he pointed to his alternative choice.

"It's also occupied."

"But this one is empty too!"

"This one is reserved for other outstanding disciples. If you use it for alchemy, what should I say if other senior brothers and sisters need it?"

"Can't we make an exception..." Liu Qiqiang's tone was pleading.

The short-haired disciple rolled his eyes and interrupted, "I don't care about your problems. If there's someone, there's someone. Do you want to reserve it or not?"

"You!" Liu Qiqiang was furious for a moment, but he quickly had to swallow his grievances.

After all, the situation was stronger than him, and the control was in the hands of the other party. He could only accept it.

So he looked at other better alchemy rooms, but unfortunately, they were either already occupied or reserved.

"If you had come earlier, who would you blame?" The short-haired disciple sneered.

Liu Qiqiang couldn't help but grit his teeth. It wasn't that he didn't want to come earlier.

A while ago, he borrowed some spirit stones to purchase spiritual materials and refine the Yellow Bud Pill to advance to Rank One Middle Grade Alchemist.

But who knew that the alchemy tasks within the sect would inexplicably increase during this period? The number of pills to be refined, such as the Fasting Pill, Rejuvenation Pill, and Qi Recovery Pill, had multiplied several times.

His workload was already heavy, and the inner disciples didn't want to do it. So, under the pretext of honing him, they pushed all these tasks onto him.

With the identity of the inner disciples pressing down on him, he didn't dare to refuse and could only reluctantly agree. That's why he was so busy until now.

"Then help me reserve this one." Helpless, he could only choose the room he often used. Although it was a bit worse, at least he was familiar with the environment.

"One spirit stone," the short-haired disciple said.

"Alright..." Liu Qiqiang took out a spirit stone from his bag and handed it over.

"Liu Qiqiang, room number..."

"Help me cancel the reservation for that room." A sudden voice startled both of them.

"Who?!" Liu Qiqiang quickly turned his head and saw a young man with a clear and refined appearance standing beside him, seemingly appearing out of nowhere.

"So it's Senior Lin!" The short-haired disciple, who had just been lazy, suddenly became energetic, with a warm smile on his face.

"Senior Lin, if you're not satisfied with the previous room, I can help you switch to a better one." The short-haired disciple's attitude changed from arrogant to respectful, making Liu Qiqiang suspect if it was the same person.

"No, I'm done with my alchemy. Thank you for your help." Lin Chen nodded slightly.

"Senior Lin, it's our duty to serve you." The short-haired disciple said earnestly.

Lin Chen smiled lightly, turned around as if to leave, but paused for a moment and looked at Liu Qiqiang, who was standing there awkwardly, with some interest.

"Your name is Liu Qiqiang?"

"Yes, sir... no, senior brother." Liu Qiqiang was a little nervous.

Although the other party was very friendly, the aura emanating from him was unmatched even by the many inner disciples he had encountered.

"Interesting name," Lin Chen smiled, "Are you here to refine pills? You should know that it's already evening, and all the good alchemy rooms have been taken."

Of course, he was not referring to those that had already been assigned.

"I know, senior brother," Liu Qiqiang said somewhat bitterly, "But the sect has had heavy tasks recently, and the Fasting Pills I'm refining require a large quantity, so I had to delay until now."

"Oh?" Lin Chen's eyes lit up when he heard about the sect, "What happened? Tell me."

Although he wasn't sure why this senior brother Lin Chen was interested in this, Liu Qiqiang still honestly explained.

"Accumulating resources, it seems that it's really necessary..." Lin Chen sighed softly.

"Necessary for what?" Liu Qiqiang was a little confused.

"It's nothing, just focus on your own tasks. Fasting Pills are also important, they can replenish the Qi Refining cultivator's body. You should..." Lin Chen casually responded, but his whole person seemed to think of something and suddenly froze.

Fasting Pills, the subtle essence of the water and grain, supplementing the needs of the human body's essence, using essence as medicinal materials, using the human body as a furnace, refining an impeccable... Gold Core?!

In that instant, countless thoughts flashed through Lin Chen's mind, as if a white dove had landed on his head in the depths of his mind, causing a brilliant light to flash through his chaotic thoughts.

"Yes! How could I almost forget about the Inner Dan technique?"

Lin Chen took a deep breath. In this world of cultivation, spiritual roots were needed, but the Inner Dan technique from his previous life was different. It emphasized using the human body as a furnace, using essence as medicine, refining an impeccable Gold Core!

It didn't fundamentally require spiritual roots. In other words, mortals could also use this method to cultivate!

"And this world is composed of spiritual energy. Even if the human body's spiritual energy is inert and unable to transform into all things, it can still give birth to blood, internal energy, and other substances. Compared to the ethereal and elusive nature of my previous life, the existence of essence and spirit in this life is perceptible. This means that the Inner Dan technique is possible!"

"The Inner Dan technique is also the unity of essence and spirit. If I can study it, maybe I can gain insights and comprehend the path to my Gold Core!"

The more Lin Chen thought about it, the more excited he became, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.

"Senior brother, are you okay?" Liu Qiqiang couldn't help but feel a little anxious when he saw his words had inexplicably left this senior brother in a daze.

"I'm fine, of course." Lin Chen smiled, patted him on the shoulder, "You're doing well, you're not bad."

Then he turned and left.

"This..." Seeing this scene, Liu Qiqiang was a little puzzled, but before he could figure it out, he heard Lin Chen's voice in his ear.

"If you want others to think highly of you, if you want others to help you, it's useless to just be humble. You must learn to show your value to them, like giving gifts, like... taking advantage!"

Liu Qiqiang was stunned when he heard this sentence, staring blankly at Lin Chen as he walked away.

"Do you know senior brother Lin?" After Lin Chen walked away, the disciple with short hair couldn't help but ask curiously.

Seeing the puzzled look on the disciple's face, Liu Qiqiang instantly understood that only he had heard that sentence just now.

Looking at the other's gaze and recalling his previous experience, he made up his mind and said, "Yes, I have had the honor of receiving guidance from senior brother Lin, and we have some relationship."

"I see..." The disciple with short hair pondered.

He had already noticed the attire of senior brother Lin, an inner disciple, and coupled with his potential in the outer sect competition, it was clear that his future was limitless.

He was just a small character, although he had helped a little, it was impossible to have any relationship because of it. But this guy in front of him had some connection with senior brother Lin, maybe I can...

After careful consideration, a bright smile appeared on his face. "Senior brother Lin just finished refining pills, so this room is now available. You can rent it."

"Thank you."

"Just a moment ago, he had an arrogant attitude, but now he's so easy to talk to. Could it be that this change in attitude was just taking advantage of senior brother Lin's influence..."

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, but Liu Qiqiang still arched his hand, bowed, and then walked towards the alchemy room.

On the way to the alchemy room, Liu Qiqiang's eyes flickered, and his expression became more determined.

He knew that the appreciation of a noble person might give him a chance to turn his life around, but whether he could rise to the top with this opportunity still depended on his own efforts!

(End of this chapter)