Chapter 65: Practice Alchemy (2) (1/2)

Yang Wei looked like an obedient cat as he waited for Elder Jing's response on his reply to learn alchemy.

”Do you remember the pill grade that I've taught you in the sect?” Elder Jing asked.

Yang Wei hurriedly nodded his head and exclaimed, ”The pill grade is separated into four categories: Mortal, Earth, Sky, and Heaven grade. Each rank is extremely vast and depending on the purity of the pill, their value could also change where a 90% purity can bargain more than 89% purity.”

Yang Wei's answer was like a textbook, completely having it memorized in his mind. After all, his eagerness in trying to learn alchemy was immense as he wished to earn lots of money and gain a prestigious status in the cultivation world.

Only by having a great reputation would one be able to enjoy life without having fear of being assassinated. The assassin and culprit would have to think twice before taking any action since they would have to face harsh retaliation from the victim if they managed to survive.

Yang Wei was looking forward to learning alchemy but Elder Jing shook her head in response.

Instead, she glanced at Lian Xinyue, clearly signaling for her to answer the question.

Lian Xinyue smiled bitterly and tried to avoid the gaze from Yang Wei as she opened her mouth slowly.

”Although there are four known pill grades in this world, it's possible to have many other ranks because alchemy is unpredictable. There is never anything that can be certain when it comes to alchemy as there are many possibilities of different pills that can achieve a similar effect.”

Lian Xinyue's answer was more thorough and included many variables, unlike Yang Wei who simply recites an answer word for word.

Elder Jing nodded her head as she glanced at Yang Wei.

”Lian Xinyue's answer is correct because alchemy is not just about concocting a pill and having a high purity. Alchemists tend to spend a lot of time studying pill recipes and sometimes, even pills that they've mastered because they wanted to learn more about the properties.” Elder Jing said slowly to the dazed Yang Wei.

”Yang Wei?” Elder Jing shakes his body slightly to get him to focus.

Yang Wei snapped out of his daze and scratched his head to save himself from embarrassment. He thought he knew the basics of alchemy already but only now did he realize he was just a frog in the well.

There was more profound knowledge in alchemy than what Yang Wei believed in.

”Alchemy is tedious work and it requires more attention than cultivating to breakthrough to another stage or realm. So are you truly willing to study alchemy even if it can cost your cultivation to come to a halt?” Elder Jing said solemnly.

Yang Wei thought deeply before taking a deep breath to calm his emotion.