Versatile Sword Cultivator

Chapter 39 – Youth Retaining Pill

"Elder!"

"What is it now?" Elder Tianqing asked.

Lin Jichen braced himself and said, "Elder, were you just refining a Youth Retaining Pill?"

"Oh? You know about the Youth Retaining Pill?" Elder Tianqing's expression was quite surprised.

Lin Jichen chuckled and said, "I have a keen interest in alchemy. I often study it and once saw it mentioned in an ancient text."

"Didn't expect you to be interested in alchemy as well? Not bad, not bad. Indeed, I was refining a Youth Retaining Pill, but unfortunately, I don't have the exact formula. I'm just feeling my way through."

"I know the formula!" Lin Jichen quickly said.

After all, he was a sixth-grade Alchemy Master, though far inferior to Elder Tianqing, a ninth-grade grandmaster.

But the Youth Retaining Pill, he had seen it before.

He once stumbled upon an alchemist's abandoned cave and found a formula for the Youth Retaining Pill inside.

However, due to his low alchemy level, his success rate in refining it was extremely low, and the ingredients were very rare.

He had only learned the formula but couldn't gather the materials.

As the game and reality merged, the formula was imprinted in his mind.

"Is that so? Then tell me, what are the ingredients?" Elder Tianqing still couldn't believe Lin Jichen knew the formula.

Lin Jichen didn't hold back and recited the formula on the spot.

As he listed more and more ingredients, Elder Tianqing's expression grew increasingly shocked.

He could confirm that Lin Jichen wasn't lying because all the ingredients were indeed for the Youth Retaining Pill.

Moreover, Lin Jichen even mentioned the exact quantities and proportions needed for each ingredient, which didn't seem made up at all.

After Lin Jichen finished reciting the entire formula, Elder Tianqing's breathing became a bit rapid.

"Follow me!" he said, grabbing Lin Jichen and rushing back into the alchemy room.

"Watch closely. If I get any proportions wrong, remind me," Elder Tianqing instructed Lin Jichen and then began refining the pill according to the formula.

Lin Jichen watched from the side, occasionally correcting the dosage of certain ingredients.

At the same time, his alchemy aptitude began to increase, albeit slowly.

With all the ingredients thrown into the furnace, Elder Tianqing's expression turned solemn as he started refining the materials, merging the medicinal essences, and condensing the pill.

This was the difference between alchemists of different levels. Besides having a precise formula, experience in alchemy was crucial.

For instance, controlling the heat, timing, and managing impurities—none of these could be overlooked.

An hour passed.

As the flames in the furnace died down, a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out.

Elder Tianqing opened the furnace lid, and two perfectly formed pills flew out.

"Haha! I did it!" Elder Tianqing was overjoyed. After pondering the Youth Retaining Pill for so long, he had finally succeeded.

Of course, he didn't forget Lin Jichen's contribution. Without Lin Jichen providing the complete formula, he would have failed many more times.

"What's your name again?"

"Disciple Lin Jichen."

"Good, Lin Jichen, you've done me a great favor! Here, take one of these pills as a reward!"

Elder Tianqing generously handed one of the Youth Retaining Pills to Lin Jichen.

[Ding! Elder Tianqing's affection level towards you +20! Current affection level: 20 points (Friendly Conversation)]

Lin Jichen was stunned. He didn't expect Elder Tianqing to have an affection level of 20 points right from the start.

And he was so generous, giving him a Youth Retaining Pill directly.

The Youth Retaining Pill was an Earth Grade elixir and could increase innate attributes!

In "Tale of Immortal," any elixir that could increase innate attributes was extremely rare and valuable.

Innate attributes were different from combat attributes; they didn't increase with your realm.

So, treasures that could boost innate attributes were priceless in "Tale of Immortal." Even an elixir that added one or two points could sell for a fortune.

[Earth Grade · Youth Retaining Pill]: Permanently increases innate charm by 5 points, increases the affection growth rate of opposite-sex NPCs by 5%. If given to an opposite-sex NPC, it can randomly increase their affection towards you by 10-20 points.

Requirement: Each person can only consume one, and it can only be gifted to the same person once.

Although this elixir wasn't very useful for Lin Jichen since his innate charm was already maxed out, and the 5% affection growth rate wasn't significant, he quickly thought of who to give it to.

Of course, it had to be Leng Feiyan!

The higher Leng Feiyan's affection towards him, the more benefits he would gain.

"Thank you, Elder. I will take my leave now."

Lin Jichen wanted to quickly deliver the elixir to Leng Feiyan.

He had already gained 50% alchemy aptitude from Elder Tianqing. To continue increasing it would require more time.

In the early stages of the game, Lin Jichen didn't want to waste too much time on cultivating alchemy aptitude. He could leave that for later when he had more free time.

Just as Lin Jichen was about to leave, Elder Tianqing called out to him.

"Do you have any other instructions, Elder?"

Elder Tianqing, in a good mood, looked at Lin Jichen with increasing satisfaction and suddenly had the idea of taking him as a disciple.

"I ask you, do you like the art of alchemy?"

"Uh... yes, I do," Lin Jichen could only reply.

"Then I want to take you as my disciple and teach you the art of alchemy. Are you willing?"

[Ding! Opportunity triggered! Elder Tianqing wants to take you as a disciple. Do you accept?]

Lin Jichen didn't expect such a sudden stroke of luck.

He was about to agree but hesitated when he thought of Leng Feiyan.

"Elder, I already have a master, as you know."

Elder Tianqing laughed and said, "I know you are the Sect Master's disciple, but I want to teach you alchemy, while the Sect Master teaches you cultivation. There's no conflict."

Lin Jichen thought it made sense and was about to agree when a familiar, clear voice came from behind him.

"Elder Tianqing, are you really willing to take away Feiyan's only disciple?"

As the voice fell, a graceful figure floated over, dressed in white, looking dreamlike under the moonlight.

The night breeze blew, her hair fluttering, and her white clothes swayed, making her look like an ethereal goddess or a cold and noble fairy from the moon palace.

Just one glance was enough to make one's heart race.

The newcomer was none other than Leng Feiyan.

Leng Feiyan's sudden arrival surprised both Lin Jichen and Elder Tianqing.

She walked gracefully to Elder Tianqing.

As she passed Lin Jichen, she glanced at him without a word.

Although her gaze was calm, Lin Jichen felt as if she was angry with him...

Impossible, it must be his imagination.

Elder Tianqing laughed and said, "Sect Master, you misunderstand. I never intended to take your disciple. It's just that your disciple has great talent in alchemy, and I couldn't help but want to teach him."

"I see, it seems I misunderstood," Leng Feiyan smiled, her smile captivating.

She paused for a moment, then changed the topic...

"But I believe my disciple has even greater talent in cultivation. The Sword Sect needs not just alchemists but powerful immortals. Don't you agree, Elder Tianqing?"