Undead Mage: I Have a Skeleton Clone-Chapter 330 - 267: Extreme Enhancement, Alchemist Fang Zhou!

[New Star Necklace] (White Common, Refinement +2, Level 2 Purple Agate *2): A common necklace for Magic Professionals, mass-produced thanks to the widespread use of Magic Energy Factories. Not only is it exquisitely designed, but its quality is also guaranteed. After Refinement and Inlay, it can slightly enhance the wearer’s Spiritual Power recovery speed.

With the four-piece Extreme Enhancement New Star Set complete, Fang Zhou’s future Cultivation and Skill practice efficiency would see a notable improvement.

At that moment, Instructor Huang Qiuyue snapped her fingers lightly. The large Mage’s Hand, which had been as flexible as an arm in the air, dissipated.

She turned to Fang Zhou and said, "Fang Zhou, Instructor Su Xinyan is still waiting for you in the Alchemy Workshop. It seems she’s ready to teach you alchemy. I know nothing about this profound craft, so I won’t get involved. I’ll head out first. Call me if you need anything."

Fang Zhou nodded gratefully at Instructor Huang Qiuyue, watching her leave the Undead Mage Research Group building. Afterward, he turned and walked toward the Alchemy Workshop.

During his spare time that afternoon, Fang Zhou had taken the opportunity to roughly browse through the materials on the Alchemist sub-profession that Instructor Su Xinyan had sent him. Through this reading, he gained a preliminary understanding of the profession. However, the content was rather abstract and confusing, leaving Fang Zhou at a loss. After all, without any hands-on experience, he didn’t know how to truly begin learning this craft.

He would just have to see how Instructor Xinyan planned to teach him tonight.

Walking through the dim corridor, Fang Zhou entered the Alchemy Workshop.

The first thing he saw was the graceful silhouette of Instructor Su Xinyan. She was dressed in a silver gown whose sheen shimmered like moonlight under the dim yellow light, outlining her figure enchantingly. Su Xinyan stood with her back to the door, her gaze fixed through the window on the bright moon hanging in the night sky.

Fang Zhou knocked gently on the door and stepped inside.

Su Xinyan turned to look at him and got straight to the point. "Fang Zhou, have you carefully read the materials on alchemy I sent you at noon? What did you think?"

Fang Zhou shook his head slightly and replied, "I’ve browsed through them, but I’ve only grasped some basic concepts and theories. I’ll still need your personal guidance for the specific details and operational procedures."

Su Xinyan smiled proudly. "Of course. Alchemy is a practical science. Only by trying it with your own hands can you hope to get started and truly understand its mysteries. Don’t be impatient. First, let me give you a demonstration."

As she spoke, she turned and walked to a long table. Laid upon it were all sorts of alchemical tools. From flasks to crucibles, from test tubes to funnels, each piece appeared exceptionally precise and emanated a unique metallic luster.

While organizing the tools on the table, Su Xinyan continued to explain, "The level division for the Alchemist sub-profession is similar to other sub-professions, like Blacksmiths and Apothecaries. From lowest to highest, the ranks are apprentice, Basic Level, Mid Level, high level, and expert. Above expert, there are even more advanced levels like Master and Grandmaster. But those are still far off for you, so there’s no need to rush."

"Generally, Apprentice Alchemists can only attempt to create Gray Inferior quality Marvels, which tend to possess only the most basic combat functions. Basic Level Alchemists can craft White Common quality Marvels, which are suitable for use in intense battles. By the Mid Level stage, an Alchemist can craft Green Excellent Quality Marvels and will also master Enchantment techniques, allowing them to give Marvels more additional Attributes. High-level Alchemists, meanwhile, are capable of creating Blue Fine quality items. These items are not only visually exquisite but also functionally powerful."

At this point, a hint of yearning flashed in Su Xinyan’s eyes. "I am currently a high-level Alchemist. If I can achieve another breakthrough, I could become an expert-level Alchemist capable of crafting purple rare Marvels!"

"Now, watch closely. I’m about to demonstrate the basic Alchemist skill: [Alchemy]!"

Su Xinyan took a deep breath, extended her fingers, and traced complex patterns in the air. As she moved, the materials on the experimental table began to change. They trembled slightly at first, then gradually rose, rotating and transforming in mid-air according to her gestures. Pieces of material, each with a unique shape, were remolded into standard Alchemy Embryos in the form of exquisite spheres, triangular pyramids, and cubes. These embryos emitted a faint glow, their surfaces as smooth as mirrors and perfectly symmetrical from every angle.

After completing this series of actions, Su Xinyan did not stop. She continued to use her skill, causing the Alchemy Embryos to change once more and revert to their initial forms.

Having done all this, Su Xinyan turned to face Fang Zhou, a serious look in her eyes. "The essence of alchemy is to utilize the properties of various materials, exploring different combinations to craft Marvels with unique effects. Therefore, the creation and reversion of Alchemy Embryos I just performed is the very foundation of alchemy. If you want to successfully take on the Alchemist sub-profession, you must first learn to craft Alchemy Embryos."

Her words carried encouragement, but also an imperceptible note of challenge.

"Fang Zhou, though you have a high talent for the Undead Mage profession, it doesn’t mean you have the same heaven-defying talent for alchemy. The path to learning alchemy is a long one, so don’t be impatient. Come, give it a try. Start by making a spherical Alchemy Embryo, and we’ll see if you have any talent for this at all."

Fang Zhou smiled calmly. Though he said nothing, the confidence he exuded was palpable.

Seeing this, Su Xinyan secretly pursed her lips, as if she was looking forward to seeing him fail.

However, Fang Zhou ignored her mischievous thoughts. His gaze turned to his attribute panel, which displayed information only he could see.

"Detected sufficient Skill Materials to take on the sub-profession [Alchemist]. Estimated cost: 100 Soul Power for quick entry."

"Would you like to start learning?"

When I studied the entry materials for the Alchemist sub-profession that Instructor Su Xinyan sent me this afternoon, my attribute panel didn’t react at all. At the time, I thought my talent was inadequate and I hadn’t understood the foundational skills required. But now, after Instructor Su Xinyan’s meticulous demonstration, the attribute panel gave me a prompt. This means that having an instructor’s live demonstration is a better way to understand the mysteries of Alchemy.

Fang Zhou now had a rough idea of how to learn Skills through his attribute panel. Without hesitation, he spent the 100 points of Soul Power.

In an instant, he entered the familiar state of a Burst of Inspiration. Every step of the alchemical process Instructor Su Xinyan had just completed—whether it was the precise measurements, the complex mixing, or the subtle heat control—seemed to unfold before his eyes in extreme slow motion. In the space of his consciousness, Fang Zhou felt as if he were in an endless Alchemy Laboratory, repeating these actions over and over again.

In a trance, Fang Zhou felt like he had crafted and restored Alchemy Embryos thousands upon thousands of times. Combined with the theoretical knowledge he had studied that afternoon, he successfully grasped the fundamentals of Alchemy in what felt like an instant.

When he returned to his senses from this wondrous state, he took a deep breath and looked at his attribute panel. A new column had appeared: [Sub-Profession]. And at the very top of this column, the words [Apprentice Alchemist] were prominently displayed.

Have I successfully taken on a sub-profession just like that?

Despite having some mental preparation for his formidable talent and diligent efforts, Fang Zhou still clicked his tongue in amazement.