Cultivation Begins with Skill Points-Chapter 213 Fifth Grade Alchemist

A month later.

"System."

Host: Zhong Lin

Skills: Dragon Elephant Golden Body (Full Level), Red Flame Technique (Full Level), Five Elements Mixed Essence Skill (Full Level)...

Martial Skills: Sunset Sword Technique (Full Level)...

Miscellaneous: Alchemy: Fifth Grade Elixir (Full Level)...

Skill Points: ∞

Zhong Lin looked at the system panel where Alchemy had become Level Five, and a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Not easy!

After such a long time, he finally became a Fifth Grade Alchemist through two Elixir Recipes. From now on, he could publicly declare himself as a Fifth Grade Alchemist.

If a Fourth Grade Alchemist in Purple Cloud City only has some status, then a Fifth Grade Alchemist would earn even the Purple Cloud Sect Master’s respect, incomparable indeed.

"Master, have you exited seclusion?"

Tang Xueyuan heard the sound from the secret chamber and hurried over, full of joy, and directly jumped into Zhong Lin’s arms.

Zhong Lin slapped her rounded and perky butt, laughing, "Stop acting flirty, did you gather everything I asked for?"

"Eep!"

Tang Xueyuan blushed and looked coyly at Zhong Lin, pushing her hair behind her ear.

She realized her master enjoyed this coy feeling, not fond of experienced women.

Though he also didn’t know what an experienced woman meant.

"Master, I’ve gathered everything, but..."

"But what?"

"Master, I collected the Spiritual Medicine as per your instructions, but somehow Manager Wu from Shuiyun Building discovered it. The reason I was able to finish your task so quickly was with Manager Wu’s help. He asked me to inform you to personally visit Shuiyun Building once you exited seclusion. Master, did something happen?" Tang Xueyuan asked worriedly.

After painstakingly finding such a reliable patron, she didn’t want anything to happen to Zhong Lin.

"Something did happen, but it’s a good thing."

"Ah?"

"Boil water, I need to bathe."

"Yes."

Zhong Lin comfortably slumped over in the jade marble pool, with Tang Xueyuan behind him, using her delicate hands to massage his back.

With eyes slightly closed, his face was full of enjoyment.

Manager Wu’s message was within Zhong Lin’s expectations, or rather deliberate on his part.

Before going into seclusion, Zhong Lin had Tang Xueyuan collect the Spiritual Medicine for refining the Cold Marrow Pill and Soul Strengthening Pill to show others his progress toward becoming a Fifth Grade Alchemist. It was within expectation that Manager Wu would discover it first.

"Master, does it feel good?"

While thinking, Tang Xueyuan laid on Zhong Lin’s back, her body moving up and down, bringing an unusual sense of comfort.

"Not bad."

"Master, what’s the good thing?"

Zhong Lin raised an eyebrow and glanced at Tang Xueyuan, teasing, "Want to know?"

"Mhm."

"Then it depends on your performance."

He gently pressed Tang Xueyuan’s wet hair, and she pouted but obediently dove underwater.

A First Grade Martial Artist can already breathe internally, let alone Tang Xueyuan, who was previously a Pearl Gatherer, skilled in breathing techniques for longer underwater durations, lasting an hour without surfacing was no problem.

After a short half hour, Tang Xueyuan finally resurfaced, seemingly having choked on water earlier.

"Master..."

Tang Xueyuan looked at Zhong Lin with a little grievance.

Zhong Lin burst into laughter, his right hand opening to reveal a snow-white pill emitting intense cold, causing the steamy bathroom to quickly chill, and a layer of frost formed on the surrounding walls.

"It’s for you."

Tang Xueyuan was dumbfounded, staring at the pill in Zhong Lin’s hand.

Although unaware of the pill’s name, the cold it emitted was unmistakably a Fifth Grade Elixir.

"Master, is this... did you refine this? Have you... advanced to a Fifth Grade Alchemist?"

"Yes."

"Ah..."

Tang Xueyuan screamed, then lunged at Zhong Lin, planting a passionate kiss.

Smack!

Zhong Lin pushed Tang Xueyuan away, spitting repeatedly, his expression sour.

Realizing her behavior, Tang Xueyuan giggled, licking her lips playfully.

"Master..."

"Get lost."

Zhong Lin stood and walked out of the pool, shaking off the water droplets before dressing and heading out, leaving the still giggling Tang Xueyuan behind.

...

"Manager Wu."

"Pill Master Zhong is here, please have a seat." Manager Wu warmly stood to greet.

Zhong Lin walked into Shuiyun Building again. These days, Tang Xueyuan handled all the Spiritual Medicine purchases and elixir sales.

As a Guest Elder, he only needed to complete an annual task. He only attended the Alchemist Exchange once and didn’t return, as everyone was secretive, sharing neither new recipes nor refining techniques. Even when Zhong Lin offered his own, they treated him like a fool, purely irritating.

"Why did Manager Wu summon me?" Zhong Lin asked directly.

Manager Wu looked at Zhong Lin suspiciously but couldn’t discern anything, politely saying, "Pill Master Zhong, the owner invites you."

Zhong Lin raised an eyebrow, surprised to have drawn Xu Youde’s attention.

"The owner invites me, naturally I won’t delay. Please, lead the way, Manager Wu."

"Please."

In a private room upstairs, the fragrance of Spiritual Tea filled the air, with a familiar figure sitting, brewing tea.

Manager Wu left after bringing Zhong Lin to the door, leaving Zhong Lin to enter alone.

"Guest Elder Zhong Lin pays respects to the owner."

Zhong Lin saluted respectfully, without a trace of neglect.

Xu Youde quietly stood, speaking in a deep tone, "Spiritual Origin Realm cultivation, Fifth Grade Alchemist. I didn’t expect such a remarkable talent in my humble Shuiyun Building. May I ask, what is your true purpose?"

Zhong Lin was taken aback, then replied, "Owner, you’ve misunderstood."

"Misunderstood? Do you believe your own words?"

Xu Youde squinted, expressionless at Zhong Lin.

Zhong Lin chuckled ruefully, "Owner Xu, if I said both my Spiritual Origin Realm cultivation and Fifth Grade Alchemist status were achieved after becoming a guest at Shuiyun Building, would you believe it?"

Xu Youde hesitated momentarily, "Is that true?"

"Owner Xu, you must have recognized the Cold Marrow Pill’s scent to confirm me as a Fifth Grade Alchemist. Did you forget that the Cold Marrow Pill Recipe came through your hands?" Zhong Lin explained.

Xu Youde remained silent for a long while, puzzled by this point.

Initially, he merely heard from Manager Wu about the Shuiyun Building guest collecting Spiritual Medicine for Fifth Grade Elixir refinement, prompting this meeting. Recent days were occupied with auction affairs, leaving no time to meet the newly joined Fourth Grade Alchemist, now presented with this opportunity.

No one anticipated meeting to find out it’s not a Fourth Grade Alchemist in front of him, but someone with the scent of a Cold Marrow Pill, and a Spiritual Origin Realm Martial Artist.