Longevity Begins With The Birth Of A Daughter At An Old Age

Chapter 62: Learning Alchemy

PS: I added an achievement in the previous chapter. Those who are interested can take a look back.

On this day, after teaching Xu Mu the Pill Formula step by step, Sitan'er and Xu Mu sat down to rest and have tea. Xu Mu asked, "Miss Situ, what level alchemist are you?"

"I'm at the first level! I'm embarrassed in front of Senior Xu," Sitan'er replied with a hint of shyness in her crimson eyes.

Her grandfather was a renowned alchemy master in Liyang City, but she didn't have much talent in alchemy. Despite her cultivation at the fifth level of Qi Refining, she was still stuck at the first level of alchemy, which was quite ironic.

"With Miss Situ's cultivation talent, Foundation Building is within reach in the future! As for alchemy, there's no need to push too hard," Xu Mu comforted her.

Sitan'er was not yet thirty years old and already had the cultivation level of the fifth level of Qi Refining. Her talent was not inferior to that of Leng Yue Ning, so there was indeed a high chance of reaching Foundation Building.

"Senior Xu is too kind! Compared to you, I still have a long way to go," Sitan'er said, looking at Xu Mu with a hint of envy.

Being in the late stage of Qi Refining at the age of sixty was already considered outstanding, not to mention that he also worked as an alchemist. Especially during these past few days, she had noticed Xu Mu's terrifying learning talent. The pill formulas that she had struggled to understand for a long time, he seemed to grasp effortlessly. The detailed explanations of the pill recipes that took her a whole month to barely memorize, he could recite fluently in just three days. This talent truly made Sitan'er envious.

What Sitan'er didn't know was that Xu Mu's talent used to be worse than hers. It was only because of his achievements in Body Refining and multiple rebirths that he had his current learning talent.

Xu Mu sensed Sitan'er's envy from her emotions and couldn't help but smile. He never expected that he would also have a day when someone envied him. In the past, he was just an old cultivator that everyone looked down upon.

"Miss Situ, may I ask you something?" Xu Mu said.

"Senior Xu, please feel free to ask," Sitan'er replied.

"Are the pills made by your grandfather sold to the Alchemist Guild?" Xu Mu asked.

After spending a few days together, their relationship had become closer. Xu Mu had come to understand Sitan'er's character, so he dared to ask the doubts in his heart.

He didn't believe that the Alchemist Guild would exploit alchemists to such an extent and that the alchemists would obediently comply.

Sitan'er smiled and instantly understood Xu Mu's meaning.

"No, that's not the case! Our Situ family used to have our own medicine shop, and the pills made by my grandfather were sold there. The Alchemist Guild doesn't interfere with this," Sitan'er explained.

"If an alchemist doesn't have their own medicine shop, they can also sign a contract with a medicine shop to directly sell the pills. As long as the contract is notarized by the Alchemist Guild, there won't be any major problems."

"I see," Xu Mu finally understood.

It seemed that the Alchemist Guild also knew that they couldn't push the alchemists too hard. To be able to open a medicine shop in Liyang City, one must have a strong background or connections.

The Alchemist Guild was not compromising with independent alchemists, but with the forces behind these medicine shops.

However, signing a contract with a medicine shop was not that simple.

In a situation where supply exceeded demand, there would always be competition everywhere.

But for Xu Mu, it wasn't a big problem. As long as he could refine good pills, he wouldn't worry about finding buyers.

After spending seven days learning from Sitan'er, Xu Mu became familiar with all the essentials and pill formulas for refining Xuan Yuan Pills. Sitan'er then brought him to Situ Xuanjing again.

Situ Xuanjing was somewhat surprised that Xu Mu had learned all the essentials and pill formulas in just seven days.

"Fellow Daoist Xu is truly talented. I originally thought it would take at least half a month," Situ Xuanjing praised.

"Situ Fellow Daoist is too kind," Xu Mu replied.

From then on, Xu Mu spent every day in the pill refining room, with Situ Xuanjing guiding him step by step in refining Xuan Yuan Pills.

Situ Xuanjing didn't personally take action because he was too old and could no longer refine pills. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had the leisure to teach others.

One month later, Xu Mu settled the remaining spirit stones and bid farewell.

"Grandfather, how did Senior Xu do in his learning?" Situ Xuanjing asked.

"Not bad!" Situ Xuanjing stroked his beard and praised.

Among the alchemists he knew, Xu Mu's talent was definitely at the top.

"However, there is still a long way to go before he can earn spirit stones with Xuan Yuan Pills," Situ Xuanjing chuckled. "To become an alchemist, talent alone is not enough. You also need money."

A large amount of practice is essential.

Talent only reduces the consumption of this resource.

"Oh!"

In this situation, Sitan'er did not find it surprising.

Alchemy is not easy to learn. It's unrealistic to expect to become a master and make money in just one month.

Many people, like Xu Mu, want to make money through alchemy. They invested a lot in the early stages, but didn't see any returns. Without money to continue investing, they can only reluctantly give up.

However, this senior's alchemy skills are not bad, so they should be able to persist.

It's just that she feels a little regretful in her heart.

Once the apprenticeship is over, she won't be able to chat with the other party anymore.

Compared to the cultivators she knows, this senior Xu is not only knowledgeable, but also witty and humorous. After a month of getting along, she feels that the two of them get along well.

"This kid is really stingy. Everyone else studies for two or three months, but he insists on just one month! Sigh!"

Sijuanjing shook her head regretfully and walked towards the room.

"Tanner, make some tea. There will be new students coming later!"

"Okay!"

...

In the alchemy room underground, a crimson pill furnace, under Xu Mu's manipulation of the pill technique, the furnace lid suddenly opened wide, and seven emerald green pills flew out and were collected by Xu Mu into a medicine bottle.

"It seems that my talent has indeed improved a lot. I only tried a few times and my alchemy experience increased by more than a hundred points."

Looking at the proficient Xuan Yuan Dan, which had reached 219/800, Xu Mu was very satisfied.

Of course, besides his improved talent, his high level of Fire Control Technique also contributed to his rapid progress.

Recently, he has been making progress in the Integrated Union Fire System Spell, and his Fire Control Technique has improved significantly.

After putting away the recently purchased third-grade pill furnace, Xu Mu decided to allocate points tomorrow and then produce a large number of Xuan Yuan Dan.

The recent practice of medicinal materials and pill furnaces has cost him a lot of spirit stones.

He now only has seven or eight thousand low-grade spirit stones left. If he doesn't make money soon, paying the rent will be a problem.

"I originally thought I could live a carefree life for a few years, but now I realize that it's not easy!"

After dinner, Xu Mu stopped Lanshijin, who was about to go to the kitchen to clean up the dishes.

"Fellow Daoist Lan, do you still want to clean up after me today?"

Lanshijin's face quickly turned red, she lightly snorted and hurriedly ran to the kitchen.

"Husband, what are you talking about?" Yingying, with her big belly, came over curiously.

"Nothing! How about I accompany you tonight, my dear?"

"Okay!"

Yingying's face showed a happy expression.

Lengyue Ning happened to pass by, her face showing some displeasure.

Because Xu Mu hasn't come for several days.

"Ninger, how about it! Together?"

Both women blushed instantly.

Unfortunately, his little plan didn't succeed.

...

Early morning!

The eastern sky was faintly bright.

Lanshijin stood by the window on the third floor, tidied her robe, and quietly went downstairs to the kitchen to get busy.

When the meal was almost ready, Xu Mu leisurely came down from the third floor and casually wiped off a few drops of water stains on the stairs.

After breakfast, Lanshijin accompanied Yingying and Lengyue Ning to the city to see a doctor and check the condition of the fetus.

In the past, they didn't have the conditions in the market, but now they do, so they naturally want to be perfect and avoid accidents.

Xu Mu went into the underground alchemy room and started allocating points to alchemy.

[Xuan Yuan Dan +100!]

[Xuan Yuan Dan +100!]

[Xuan Yuan Dan +100!]

Don't take this novel too seriously! Reality is really not as good as being a monk!

(End of this chapter)