I Can Travel between Two Worlds-Chapter 64 - 63: The Master’s Favoritism, Alchemy in Public!

Chapter 64: Chapter 63: The Master’s Favoritism, Alchemy in Public!

At the same time, Han Jihai at Pill Peak sneezed several times.

Back to the main topic—

After Lin Chen and Li Fengping discussed for a long time, they bought a lot of array formation materials, then returned to their own shop.

After Lin Chen left, a huddled figure in the corner stood up from eavesdropping on the second floor of the Celestial Array Tower.

He watched Lin Chen’s distant figure, trembling all over.

This person was—yes, Li Zhenqian!

Li Zhenqian shook all over, his eyes wide open like a wolf’s.

"Could it be... Lin Chen is truly a genius?"

"This... he’s obviously a disciple of Pill Peak, how long has he studied array dao, yet he’s made such keen insights?"

Li Zhenqian’s face flushed red, and soon turned gray.

He thought about his progress in the Alchemy Dao.

Last time he concocted a pill, after consuming it, he had diarrhea for three days...

"It’s so difficult to reach the mid-period of Qi Refining... No, I can’t lose to Lin Chen!"

Flames of determination burned once again in Li Zhenqian’s eyes.

...

Lin Chen returned to the Pill Shop and began studying the Spirit Gathering Array.

Yet, despite having abundant theoretical knowledge, he lacked practical experience.

"Hmm, fortunately, I bought enough array materials this time to fail more than ten times..."

"In a couple of days, I’ll go to other Array Shops in the Marketplace to buy some materials."

Lin Chen murmured to himself.

The Spirit Gathering Array is very important to Great Xia, and if he could bring back the array materials, with the talent of the Blue Star Think Tank, setting up the Spirit Gathering Array shouldn’t be difficult.

The next morning, Lin Chen closed the shop.

He wrote on the wooden sign at the shop’s entrance: Shopkeeper is traveling, out for a day.

Then, he flew with his magical artifact to Changchun Mountain.

First, he went to Pill Peak to greet his master, then headed to the Disciple Plaza to listen to the lecture of the Array Peak Elder.

Today’s lecture was given by an Elder at the late period of the Foundation Establishment, who had been immersed in the array for decades.

Lin Chen chose a front seat, stealthily opened a nano-camera, and began listening to the lecture.

This lecture lasted for two hours.

It mostly covered the basics of array dao and the precautions and details of array formation, which were very practical and greatly beneficial to Lin Chen.

Just as he was about to leave, an internal affairs elder approached and said:

"All disciples, please rest for half a two-hour period... After the break, Pill Peak Master Han Jihai will give a lecture."

Many disciples left the plaza, but many interested in the Alchemy Dao remained.

Although the Changchun Sect is not adept in the Alchemy Dao, it does not mean the Alchemy Dao is useless.

Many inner sect disciples and elders are dual practitioners of the Alchemy Dao, concocting pills for their cultivation.

Lin Chen, however, remained in place, puzzled, saying:

"Master is also giving a lecture here? He didn’t mention it!"

Lin Chen grew more curious and decided to stay and observe.

After half a two-hour period, Han Jihai, wearing a Taoist robe, came on stage to give a lecture.

"Good day, disciples, today we will discuss the method of making the Blood Coagulation Pill..."

Han Jihai flicked his finger, and a Pill Furnace flew out. Then, in front of many disciples, he began alchemy.

At first, it was all well; Lin Chen watched with interest.

But soon he realized something was amiss; the number of disciples watching decreased by nearly half.

After a careful consideration, Lin Chen found the problem.

"Master’s lecture content, is too dry!"

"He’s been practicing alchemy, yet rarely explains anything; it’s probable that most disciples can’t understand..."

Lin Chen felt somewhat helpless, alchemy differs from array formation.

Array formation requires a lot of theoretical experience, whereas alchemy emphasizes practical operation.

Old alchemist like his master, with a century of experience, naturally have excellent control over the technique and flame mastery.

But the problem is, ordinary disciples can’t see through it!

"No wonder, the disciples of Changchun Sect are not interested in Pill Peak, and no wonder Master didn’t let me attend the lecture..."

Lin Chen was more than speechless, with this lecture method from his master, it’d be strange if any disciple could understand.

Han Jihai’s public lecture is much different than guiding Lin Chen personally, he rarely explains, as if fearing anyone would understand it.

"What a pity, I’ve already mastered the pill’s alchemy method; if my seat wasn’t too exposed, I’d want to sneak away..."

Lin Chen yawned, feeling somewhat bored.

"Hmm?"

Unexpectedly, Han Jihai suddenly noticed Lin Chen.

He stopped his alchemy movements, pointed at Lin Chen, and said:

"That disciple... Yes, you!"

"Come up here and concoct a pill for me... for the Peak Master to check!"

Upon hearing this, all disciples turned their gaze toward Lin Chen.

Many who didn’t know Lin Chen’s identity showed faces of amazement...

Han Jihai had lectured for decades and never asked a disciple to go on stage for demonstration.

Even the nearby internal affairs elder felt a bit inappropriate and approached to speak softly:

"Junior Martial Uncle Han... Isn’t this against the rules?"

"Hmm?"

Han Jihai glared at him, speaking confidently:

"Then how about you give the lecture, and I leave?"

"No, no, how could I dare?" The internal affairs elder quickly smiled apologetically.

Lin Chen was speechless; he didn’t expect to be summoned by Han Jihai to serve as a laborer.

But under all eyes, Lin Chen couldn’t refuse.

He had to nod and say, "The disciple obeys..."

Saying this, Lin Chen went to the stage for alchemy.

The Blood Coagulation Pill is a healing pill, its concoction is fairly simple, even simpler than the Qi Blood Pill.

"This pill’s main ingredient is Blood Coagulation Grass, its medicinal property is warm, requiring a cold auxiliary ingredient like Cold Clothing Grass; of course... other cold auxiliary ingredients can substitute."

Lin Chen explained as he performed alchemy.

The disciples below lit up, with many eager to learn taking out pens and ink to record.

Unlike Han Jihai, Lin Chen’s alchemy process was slow and accompanied by explanations.

The disciples below, even those with basic alchemy knowledge, could mostly understand.

In just half an hour, under Lin Chen’s solitary manipulation, a furnace of Blood Coagulation Pill was completed.

Eight pills, all of Upper Grade.

Lin Chen handed the pills to Han Jihai, knowing that Han Jihai was taking the opportunity to evaluate his alchemy skills.

"Not bad! You’ve become quite proficient at alchemy now!"

Han Jihai, eyes shining, praised.

Then he looked at the internal affairs elder beside him and said:

"Elder Wang, what do you think... how about letting this disciple replace me as the lecturer in the future?"

This statement left the internal affairs elder shocked.

"This can’t be, Junior Martial Uncle! Lecturing and teaching is a serious matter, how can a regular disciple substitute?"

"Hmph! I’ll be honest with you, he’s my direct disciple. Are you doubting that his alchemy skills aren’t good enough to teach these inner and outer sect disciples?"

Han Jihai instantly protested, reprimanding.

The internal affairs elder was taken aback; seeing the disciples around focused while listening, he could only shake his head:

"Of course, it’s not what I meant, merely..."

He was interrupted before finishing:

"Good if it’s not what you meant! My disciple’s alchemy skills are exceptional, more than enough to teach these disciples!"

"Well, it’s decided then! From now on, we’ll have Lin Chen lecture monthly..."

Hearing this, Lin Chen was instantly filled with grievance; was he being made into Han Jihai’s laborer?

Unexpectedly, Han Jihai stepped forward and said quietly:

"You rascal, I’m actually arranging benefits for you!"

"Each two-hour lecture from the elder earns three hundred sect contributions... After lecturing for a year and a half, you’ll have enough to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill!"