C110 Alchemy Talent

Lin Xuan was unaware of the events that unfolded after he departed from the Fighting Arena.

At that moment, he was making his way directly to the Pill Refining Hall.

Before long, he reached the destination.

The Pill Refining Hall, a cornerstone of the Inner Sect and the entire sect itself, was not just tasked with crafting pills but also handled their sales.

Its expansive grounds dwarfed those of the Outer Hall, and its opulent decorations spoke volumes of its grandeur.

A steady stream of people flowed in and out, a testament to the hall's bustling activity.

Lin Xuan surveyed the scene before striding confidently inside.

He entered a vast hall, which branched into several broad corridors, each leading to various chambers.

Some were dedicated to pill refinement, others to the sale of pills, and still others housed spirit medicine cauldrons.

After soaking in the surrounding hubbub, Lin Xuan ventured down one of the corridors.

He soon found himself in an enormous room, sprawling over a thousand square meters and buzzing with noise.

Inner Sect disciples formed animated clusters, their lively discussions filling the air.

At the center stood a tall, lean youth dressed in black, working diligently at a Great Origin Core Furnace, engrossed in the art of pill making.

"Zhang Chen truly lives up to his rank of 23rd on the Azure Sun Ranking. He's the sect's top alchemy prodigy. Even at the Condensation Spin Stage, he's already a Spiritual Rank alchemist, masterfully refining the Rank 5 High-grade Spirit Gathering Pill!"

"Indeed, the Spirit Gathering Pill ranks among the most valuable and challenging of the Rank 5 High-grade Medicinal Pills. At just twenty-two, Zhang Chen refines them with remarkable ease. There's no young alchemist in the Drifting Cloud Sect who can match his prowess."

"With Mr. Zhang's alchemy talent, ascending to a Core Disciple after his breakthrough to the Spirit Opening Stage should be a breeze. I wonder if he could reach the status of an Earth Rank Pill Refiner?"

"It's highly likely!"

Amidst the crowd, Lin Xuan listened intently to the surrounding chatter, his gaze alight with curiosity.

Zhang Chen's high praise was a clear indicator of his exceptional talent.

He was curious whether Zhang Chen possessed the alchemy talent he sought.

Lin Xuan's attention swiftly shifted to Zhang Chen.

"Name: Zhang Chen."

"Cultivation: Peak of the Condensation Spin Stage."

"Talent: Superior Grade Cultivation talent, Superior Grade alchemy talent, High-grade Strength talent, Top Grade Speed talent, High-grade Swordplay talent, Top Grade Crimson Fire talent, Top Grade Green Wood attribute talent, High-grade Gale Attribute Talent, Middle Grade Earth Attribute Talent."

"Martial Arts: Golden Flame Technique (Rank 6 Low-grade, Initial Perfect Level), Flame Manipulation (Rank 6 Low-grade, Initial Perfect Level), Fire Cloud Sword Art (Rank 5 High-grade, Great Completion), Green Essence Palm (Rank 5 High-grade, Great Completion), Explosive Flame Fist (Rank 5 High-grade, Great Completion)."

"Concept: 15% Artistic Conception of Fire, 10% Artistic Conception of Wood, 5% Sword Intent."

"Personal Treasure: Green Flame Pill Furnace (Rank 6 Low-grade Spirit Weapon)."

Lin Xuan, examining Zhang Chen's attribute panel, was astounded.

"He truly has alchemy talent, and such an array of weapons and spell formations!"

Lin Xuan whispered to himself, his heart brimming with excitement.

He was elated.

His purpose here was the alchemy talent, and he certainly couldn't pass up the opportunity with Zhang Chen.

Lin Xuan's thoughts raced.

"You've expended 30,000 energy points and successfully copied the [Superior Grade alchemy talent]."

"You've expended 30,000 energy points and successfully copied [Flame Manipulation (Rank 6 Low-grade, Initial Perfect Level)]."

"You've expended 10,000 energy points and successfully copied [10% Artistic Conception of Wood]."

In a mere moment, Lin Xuan had replicated all of Zhang Chen's treasures.

With many disciples around and their energies intermingling, and given that his attribute panel was already among the sect's elite, even a slight integration wouldn't cause a significant change in his aura.

Without hesitation, Lin Xuan proceeded to use his new abilities.

A gentle warmth flowed through him.

"Congratulations, Host, on advancing to a Superior Grade alchemy talent!"

"Congratulations, Host, on elevating to 15% of the Artistic Conception of Fire!"

In just a moment, Lin Xuan had fully absorbed and integrated the energy.

He turned his gaze back to Zhang Chen, or more precisely, to the pill furnace before him.

His eyes sparkled with a newfound brightness.

He had never before delved into the art of alchemy, not even the basics.

Yet now, as he observed Zhang Chen's methodical process of refining pills, Lin Xuan was struck by an overwhelming sense of familiarity.

He felt as though he too could refine pills.

"Could this be what they call Superior Grade alchemy talent?" Lin Xuan mused, a thrill of excitement coursing through him.

He was just beginning to grasp the formidable power of such a talent.

Previously, he had found watching Zhang Chen's pill refining tedious.

But now, his perspective had shifted entirely. He seemed to unravel the mysteries within, and he felt he could even pick up Zhang Chen's alchemy techniques and insights.

Of course, he wasn't yet capable of crafting pills himself.

This newfound confidence stemmed from his alchemy talent's sudden leap to Superior Grade—a bit of blind optimism, perhaps.

But if he were to replicate a few more alchemy talents, pill refining might well be within his reach.

A surge of excitement washed over Lin Xuan.

With his alchemy talent, the once-daunting task of pill refining was now approachable.

And with mastery over the Pill Dao, his future cultivation resources were assured.

Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel elated.

Meanwhile, Zhang Chen's pill refining was drawing to a close.

A burst of yellow flame leapt from the furnace, and a polished pill soared out, landing with a crisp tinkle on the jade plate beside it.

Zhang Chen, with a satisfied smile, carefully placed the pill into a jade bottle, then lifted it up and announced confidently:

"Rank 5 High-grade Spirit Gathering Pill, First Pattern quality.

Let the highest bid win!"

The surrounding disciples erupted into excited chatter.

"Mr. Zhang truly is the sect's premier alchemy prodigy; that Spirit Gathering Pill even boasts a Cloud Pattern!"

"The Spirit Gathering Pill is immensely beneficial for those in the late stages of the Condensation Spin Stage. With a Cloud Pattern, its efficacy is unmatched. I'll offer 8,000 contribution points for it!"

"Eight thousand won't secure a First Pattern Spirit Gathering Pill. My bid is ten thousand contribution points!"

Disciples jostled each other, eager to place their bids.

Amidst the crowd, Lin Xuan's gaze darted about, taking in the scene. It was clear to him that alchemists had little trouble lining their pockets.

Suddenly, a thunderous voice cut through the noise, and a formidable presence, far beyond that of a typical peak Condensation Spin Stage, filled the air.

Wu Mengna's voice rang out, challenging, "Fifteen thousand! Who dares to bid against me?"

The room fell into an immediate hush.

Just then, a slightly plump woman clad in red entered. The disciples exchanged uneasy glances, no longer daring to bid as they edged backward.

Their fear of the woman in red was palpable.

"Wu Mengna, not you again!"

Zhang Chen's eyes flashed with frustration, yet he was powerless to intervene.