Chapter 72: Alchemy
A gray-green尖角 protruded from the calm sea surface, indicating that some kind of monster lurked beneath!
The huge wave from earlier was likely its doing.
Zane was once again knocked away.
Fortunately, the beach acted as a buffer zone, preventing him from dying from the fall.
However, he was too far away, and Starry couldn’t see the monster’s figure or attributes.
The monster’s attack was brutal; just one wave had completely drained the Gray Wolf form’s health. If Starry took a hit, she would definitely be killed instantly!
As the saying goes, retreat is the best strategy! Anyway, Rain had already been collected sufficiently.
With a quick thought, Zane and Starry simultaneously pulled out teleportation scrolls and shattered them.
The roaring tsunami approached them, and a terrifying face surfaced from the water.
Deep Sea Giant (Leader level Boss):
Rarity: Gold Grade
Level: 35
Health: ???
Attack: ???
Physical Defense: ???
Magical Defense: ???
Skills: ???
Description: The king of the deep sea, possessing the ability to control giant waves.
A 35-level Gold Grade boss??? It was a stroke of luck not to be killed just now—this was definitely not something they could tackle at this stage!
Complicated runes formed a beam of light, covering the two along with one pet. Just before the Deep Sea Giant’s attack could be unleashed, the beam of light dissipated, and they successfully returned to Yunshui City.
“Phew—!” Zane let out a breath, nearly scared to death. That old man didn’t clarify anything, and they almost both met their end there.
But it was alright; looking at the three Rain in the glass bottle, Zane nodded in satisfaction.
Next, he just needed to hand over the items to him.
…
After handing the items to Zen, he was first surprised by Starry’s speed, then took the materials and ushered them out.
“Come back to see me at this time tomorrow!” he shouted, muttering, “These young people… such efficiency. Seems like I won’t be able to rest tonight…”
It seemed the career change plan would have to be postponed for a day.
Time to become an alchemist! Advanced HP potions no longer met their needs.
The alchemist class change location was right in Yunshui City, which was quite convenient. Following the map, Zane turned left and right and arrived at an alchemy workshop, where he was greeted by the bitter scent of various potions.
Unlike Zen, the alchemy instructor in front of him looked very young.
Alchemy Master: Suisuilu
Rarity: Silver Grade
Level: 25
Description: As a priest, Suisuilu grew tired of the battlefield’s slaughter and returned to Yunshui City to study pharmaceuticals, demonstrating an exceptional talent in alchemy.
“Hello…” Zane couldn’t help but speak as he saw her deeply focused on her work.
“Ah! Hello!” She brushed the dust off her hands and gently tucked her messy black hair back.
“I’m here to change to an alchemist,” Zane said straightforwardly.
“Um…” Suisuilu said with a hint of frustration, “Why do so many adventurers want to become alchemists…? Everyone thinks this is so boring.”
Hey, is it really okay to say that in front of adventurers?
After complaining, she looked up, “If you want to be an alchemist, you have to follow the rules.”
“Most of the materials here are almost used up… Go collect some Lantern Grass.”
“Ding”
System Notification: Suisuilu has issued you a C-grade quest “Collect Lantern Grass (0/100),” do you accept?
Accept!
System Notification: Lantern Grass commonly grows in the underbrush of hills, along forest edges, in thickets, and in grass on the roadside or field edges.
“By the way, on your way back, be sure to buy a bag of apples,” Suisuilu casually mentioned.
“Do you need apples for alchemy?”
“They can be used… but I just want to eat them… ahahaha,” Suisuilu laughed to herself. “Go on, I’m still busy.”
“…”
According to the hints, maybe heading to Maple Flower Forest would yield some results, but he wouldn’t go there specifically for a bit of material.
He arrived at the auction house.
Lantern Grass was available in sets of 100, with a set priced at… 1 gold coin?
What the heck, why aren’t these people fighting for it!?
It seemed that too many were trying for convenience, giving those sellers a chance to profit.
After weighing his options, he decided that time was more important, and there was no need to waste it here.
He quickly bought a bag of apples at the fruit shop.
…
“So fast?” Suisuilu frowned. “Young people need to learn to do things themselves! You can’t always rely on money!”
She grabbed a fresh apple and took a bite, the bright red fruit not even washed. “But… um, considering… um, the fact that you bought apples…,” she raised her hand.
“Ding”
System Notification: Congratulations, you have gained the secondary profession ‘Alchemist’!
Is it done?
He quickly opened the alchemy menu.
The first-level alchemist also only had one basic recipe.
Heat-Clearing Powder Recipe: Vermilion Sand*1, Licorice*1, Dogwood*1, Codonopsis*1.
Heat-Clearing Powder: After use, it enhances heat resistance and slightly reduces confusion.
“…” What is the use of this?
Flipping through the later level crafting recipes, he found the Holy Spirit Medicine in the level 6 recipes.
Darn, can only be crafted at level 6?
“This is your furnace, keep it safe.” Suisuilu handed him a furnace that looked like a toy.
Alchemy Furnace (Beginner): Can refine potions below level 3.
…
There was no other choice; he went to the general store and bought one whole set of materials for the Heat-Clearing Powder, spending 5 gold coins.
He found a quiet corner, opened the alchemy furnace, and tossed in one portion of materials.
The furnace spun rapidly, and fierce flames ignited, lasting about 10 seconds before the furnace opened.
“Ding”
System Notification: Crafting successful, gained ‘Heat-Clearing Powder’*1, Alchemist experience +1.
The first level seems to never fail. Repeating this process 100 times perfectly jumped him to level 2 alchemist.
Potions starting from level 2 were a bit more useful.
Blood-Activating Potion: Clear Water*1, Red Dates*1, Blood-Activating Grass*1.
Blood-Activating Potion: Restores 1% of maximum health per second for 5 seconds, cooldown time 1 minute.
A total of 5%, but at this stage, the effect is still worse than high-level HP potions, and the cooldown is longer.
Clear Water and Red Dates were available for sale at the general store.
However, Blood-Activating Grass was frighteningly expensive in the market, with the cheapest set costing 10 gold coins—its price far exceeded its actual value, so he could only go out and collect it himself.
…
After going further north into Maple Flower Forest, there were hardly any players in sight.
It was no wonder; the average level of monsters here had reached 19, and coupled with their nauseating poison and paralysis effects, not many would want to level up here.
This also made it easier for Zane to collect herbs.
Starry took this opportunity to grind against tree spirits to level up Star Cat.
“I found it first!” In front of Zane, a girl gritted her teeth.
The girl tightly clutched the leafy top of the Blood-Activating Grass.
While Zane held onto the root.
“But I dug this up,” Zane said calmly.
“That… that’s all your stealing! Let go!”
Zane’s face suddenly turned green, and he tremblingly pointed behind the girl. “Behind you, a Tree Spirit King has respawned!”
“Hmph, do you take me for a three-year-old? I won’t let go…”
“Smack!”
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The girl, only level 11, couldn’t bear such a hit and instantly turned into white light.
“Sigh…” Zane helplessly shook his head, honestly unable to believe it.
