CHAPTER 105: CHAPTER 105 ZHAO LINGYIN_1

So, listening to these Alchemists, this Zhao Lingyin, who left so many Alchemy records on the Alchemy Tablet, is apparently a renowned Alchemy prodigy?

Shen Mo muttered self-mockingly.

The truth was, not only had he not heard of Zhao Lingyin’s name, he didn’t even know who the strongest prodigy among the younger generation of Riverside Sect disciples was. Even the identity of the Law Master of the Riverside Sect was unknown to him.

During his time as an outer disciple, he was exposed to limited knowledge and had a narrow perspective. Since entering the Inner Door, Shen Mo had either been cultivating in preparation for battle or training in Dungeons. He was admittedly rather uninformed about sect affairs.

"May I ask, Senior Brothers, is Senior Sister Lingyin very strong?" Shen Mo asked, his question taking the onlooking crowd by surprise and eliciting mocking responses.

"A new Alchemist?"

Out of the crowd, a handsome, white-robed Alchemist laughed, "You don’t even know about Senior Sister Lingyin?"

"Three years ago, Mr. Wu brought her up to Spirit Gathering Peak to become his only successor; that caused quite a sensation at the time."

Three years ago?

Hearing this, Shen Mo could only shake his head and smile wryly. "I really have never heard of it."

At that time, he hadn’t yet transmigrated. The body’s original owner had been guarding the gates in the outer area, struggling every day for a meager amount of cultivation resources. What he saw and heard was mostly related to the deeds of some popular figures in the outer area, for instance, Lv Xu, Xu Longxiang, and other talented outer disciples. As for the true prodigies of the Riverside Sect’s Inner Door, he had no contact with them at all. After all, disciples in the outer area were not allowed to enter many of the Riverside Sect’s official areas. The outer disciples and those of the Inner Door were indeed as if they lived in two completely different worlds.

"I hope the Senior Brothers can enlighten me."

He didn’t care about the mocking looks from others, instead seriously asking about many details of the Alchemy Zone of the Riverside Sect. These Alchemist seniors were mostly candid. Although perhaps a bit inclined to show off, they didn’t mind his many questions and answered all his queries about the Riverside Sect’s Alchemy Zone one by one.

Based on their descriptions, Shen Mo gained a general understanding of the Alchemy Zone’s details.

There were more than two hundred Alchemists in the Riverside Sect. Most of these Alchemists were cultivated by the sect and were Sect Disciples of the Riverside Sect, known by name and recorded in the sect’s annals. However, a portion of the Alchemists, particularly high-class ones, were not official members of the Riverside Sect. Instead, with the status of alien ministers, they cultivated in the Riverside Sect and enjoyed considerable resources provided by the sect each month. Of course, they would also occasionally refine Elixirs for the sect and handle some Alchemy affairs in return.

The only Grade IV Alchemist in the Riverside Sect, Wu Gong, was such an alien minister. Inside the Riverside Sect, countless Alchemists wished to become disciples of this Mr. Wu and receive his guidance on their Alchemy puzzles. However, Mr. Wu rarely offered guidance to others and seldom even left Spirit Gathering Peak, rarely making public appearances. But three years ago, he brought back a sixteen-year-old girl from a small cultivator family in the mortal realm and accepted her as his disciple. This event had caused quite a sensation in the Alchemy Zone.

But soon enough, everyone realized that this chosen disciple of Mr. Wu was indeed extraordinary. When she first entered the Alchemy Zone, this young girl was completely ignorant of Elixirs and medicinal theory. However, in just one year, she was able to successfully refine Grade II Elixirs and even began to test her Alchemy skills in the Alchemy Tower, breaking numerous records. In the following two years, Zhao Lingyin’s performance was even more astonishing; she quickly advanced to become a Grade II Alchemist and was able to consistently produce Grade III Elixirs. Moreover, during this period, she would come down the mountain to the Alchemy Tower to refine Elixirs from time to time. Each time, she would break the refining records for several types of Elixirs. Thanks to such terrifying Alchemy talent, she not only gained many rewards from the Tower Spirit within the Alchemy Tower but also became widely renowned in the Alchemy Zone by sweeping away all the names of other Alchemist disciples from the Alchemy Tablet.

Prior to her, the most recognized young prodigy in the Alchemy Zone was Senior Brother Liu Yuan. He had reached the Grade III Alchemist Realm at the age of thirty, and it was hoped he would progress to Grade IV in the future. However, looking at Zhao Lingyin’s momentum now, she might have a chance to become a Grade III Alchemist by her early twenties. Her reputation had already overshadowed Liu Yuan’s, making her the publicly acknowledged number one prodigy in the Riverside Sect’s Alchemy Zone.

The number one prodigy, huh?

Shen Mo absorbed this information, gaining a general understanding of the Alchemy Zone’s situation.

A Grade IV Alchemist was the highest level within the Riverside Sect, a rank only Alien Minister Wu had achieved. There were only eight Grade III Alchemists in total. As for Grade II Alchemists, though numerous, most were over fifty years old, their potential seemingly exhausted, with no hope for further advancement. Alchemists of Shen Mo’s age were mostly hovering at Grade I. After all, advancement in the Alchemy Path required substantial accumulation and practice.

Judging by my current circumstances, even within the Alchemy Zone, I’m considered to be among the elite.

Although Shen Mo had yet to reach the Grade II Alchemist level, he firmly believed this day would not be too far off.

All I need is a period of dedicated Alchemy practice to fill up the remaining experience bar. Achieving the standard of a Grade II Alchemist before thirty is quite rare within the sect. Of course, compared to these proclaimed Alchemy prodigies like Zhao Lingyin and Liu Yuan, there might be a gap. But this gap isn’t unbridgeable. The main issue is that I started Alchemy too late; it’s only been a little over half a year since I unlocked the Destiny Panel after transmigrating. If I extend my vision for the next ten or twenty years, I’m confident I can catch up with and even surpass these individuals. Relying solely on the experience bar function of the Destiny Panel gives me the confidence to catch up with geniuses. Moreover, I can also advance my foundation by drawing on Destiny, which will allow me to progress faster.

Thinking about this, his confidence in his future path to immortality grew even stronger.

However, he then asked, "Senior Brother, I heard you mention earlier that if I participate in the trials within the Alchemy Tower and can break the records on the Alchemy Tablet, I can receive rewards?"

"Indeed."

"This Alchemy Tower is a legacy of the Alchemists Alliance, specifically used to connect Alchemists from all over the cultivation world and to encourage and nurture Alchemy geniuses. If one has the ability to break records, the Tower Spirit will communicate with the Alliance and grant rewards."

Unlike the solitary rogue cultivators of the Talisman Path, the number of Alchemists in the cultivation world was vast. Their influence was far greater than that of Talisman Masters. Thus, the Alchemists Alliance was established in the cultivation world many years ago. This alliance spanned across the cultivation world, and its Alchemy Towers were set up in every reasonably large sect. Within the Alchemy Tower, there were various Alchemy practice trials and a special Alchemy Tablet to record the alchemical achievements of Alchemists under thirty years old. If anyone could leave their name on the Alchemy Tablet, the Alchemy Tower would, according to the procedures established by the Alchemists Alliance, bestow many treasures for Alchemy.

So there are rewards...

Upon hearing this confirmed, Shen Mo couldn’t help but feel tempted.

There were hundreds of records for spiritual medicine and Elixirs on this Alchemy Tablet, ranging from the highest, Grade III, to the lowest, Grade V Elixirs.

I don’t have mastery over those high-grade Elixirs. Even if I did, not having yet reached the Grade II Alchemist realm, it would be impossible for me to concoct Grade III Elixirs. But... when it comes to concocting Yang-strengthening Powder, Qi Restoring Pill, Minor Yuan Cultivation Pill, and the like... I truly believe I can break records on the Alchemy Tablet and leave my own name there. After all... I’ve concocted these few types of Elixirs countless times, and my proficiency with them has reached an Elite level. No matter how gifted Zhao Lingyin might be, she still can’t compare to me, who has a proficiency bonus when concocting Elixirs!