Chapter 0387: Alchemy Tools

Chapter 0387: Alchemy Tools

Crafting alchemy tools alone is a challenge even for a Runes Master.

Not many Runes Masters can craft alchemy tools, as it requires mastery of rare alchemical runes.

Runes Masters without alchemical runes can only craft the tools and then have other Runes Masters carve them.

High-quality alchemy tools require detailed blueprints!

For example, what Qin Yun is currently crafting comes with a complete set of blueprints, and the tools are varied.

"I'll start by crafting the most commonly used ones!"

After familiarizing himself with the Star Runes, Qin Yun felt confident that crafting tools based on the blueprints wouldn’t be too difficult.

Star Runes are rarer than other alchemical runes.

Qin Yun wasn’t entirely sure of their specific effects; he needed to delve deeper into alchemy and medicine-making to fully grasp their unique benefits.

"Common tools can process various spiritual herbs into powder or liquid."

Qin Yun was currently crafting a jar.

Special tools are used for processing rare spiritual herbs and aren’t commonly needed.

The jar he was crafting looked quite ordinary, like a wine jug, with the Star Runes carved inside, not on the outside.

Two types of Star Runes needed to be carved; together, they could turn spiritual herbs into powder.

These tools are typically called powder-refining artifacts.

Tools for making medicinal liquids are called liquid-refining artifacts.

Qin Yun made four jars from top-grade bone steel, crafting extras in case of failure.

Next, he carved the Star Runes.

Because of the Star Runes’ unique nature, only two needed to be carved, and it didn’t take long.

Using the Spirit Rhinoceros Mystic Brush, Qin Yun carved smoothly, much to his surprise.

"These Spirit-level Star Runes were surprisingly easy to carve!"

He began to suspect that the Star Sun Heart Sutra’s main purpose was to make controlling Star Runes and Moon Runes effortless.

He finished carving one jar in just two days.

He spent ten days in the secret chamber, crafting four alchemy tools.

Two for refining powder and two for refining liquid.

After finishing, he relaxed in a hot bath and then rested.

After resting until dawn, he put on gray clothes and eagerly left his room.

In the morning, the medicine garden was soaked in a vibrant spiritual rain.

Yuan Yanying skillfully controlled the two banner formations.

Every time it was time to water the spiritual herbs, she would take out purple spirit coins, place them in a spot, and turn on the banner formation.

"Brother, have you been in seclusion practicing these past ten days?" Yuan Yanying giggled.

She was wearing a thin red dress, frolicking in the spiritual rain in the medicine garden, getting soaked, which also highlighted her beautiful curves.

Qin Yun smiled, "Yanying, I've crafted two medicine-making tools. Want to give them a try?"

"Absolutely!" Yuan Yanying was overjoyed upon hearing this and hurried over.

Qin Yun looked at her drenched figure and smiled, then sent out a strange warmth that wrapped around her wet, curvy body.

Soon, her clothes were dry.

Qin Yun and Yuan Yanying sat on the threshold of the ancient bronze tower, experimenting with the two jars.

"In theory, you don't need fire to refine medicine powder and liquid with these tools. You just need to channel some energy to power up the refining runes inside!" Qin Yun handed a jar to Yuan Yanying and said, "This is a powder-refining tool!"

"What level is it?" Yuan Yanying was even more impressed with Qin Yun, who could craft such expensive medicine-making tools.

"Not sure!" Qin Yun shook his head with a smile.

Since it was made with Star Runes, there's no grading standard, so he couldn't tell what level it was.

Yuan Yanying had also read many books on medicine refining, so she had some knowledge. She swiftly grabbed a fruit and placed it inside the jar.

She said, "This fruit is a top-grade spiritual herb that can cure many poisons! If refined into powder and applied to a wound, it heals fast!"

"Top-grade herb! Yanying, where'd you find it?" Qin Yun asked in surprise.

"Big Tiger Head helped me!"

Yuan Yanying giggled, placing both hands on either side of the jar, then closed her eyes and used her mental energy to sense the runes inside.

After sensing the runes, she injected her inner energy into it.

"There's a reaction!" Yuan Yanying opened her eyes in delight, looking at the slightly trembling jar. "The effect seems good. It can refine top-grade spiritual herbs, which means it's a top-grade spiritual artifact!"

After saying this, she looked at Qin Yun in astonishment!

Being able to refine top-grade spiritual artifacts meant he was the strongest Runes Master, a royal grade Runes Master!

Yuan Yanying couldn't quite believe that Qin Yun was a royal grade Runes Master and was filled with doubt!

In the Runes Hall, the assessment for royal grade Runes Masters is conducted at a fixed time, where multiple Runes Masters are assessed together.

The assessment for royal grade Runes Masters takes a lot of time, and conducting it collectively makes it less troublesome for the examiners.

It is said that the assessment can sometimes last up to a month!

After half an hour, Yuan Yanying opened the lid, and a medicinal powder aroma wafted out.

She swiftly grabbed a jade box and poured the golden powder into it.

"Brother, look, this powder is top-notch, crystal clear!" Yuan Yanying was very happy.

"Here, these jars are yours! From now on, you should refine more powder and liquid medicine, so you can earn lots of purple spirit coins! If I run out of purple spirit coins, I'll come back to you!" Qin Yun laughed.

Yuan Yanying nodded happily, tightly hugging the two jars, unable to put them down.

"Little wild one, what’s in the jars? Did you pickle those vegetables? What’s got you so happy? Are they ready to try?" A warm chuckle suddenly came from outside the gate of the medicine garden.

Qin Yun and Yuan Yanying, who were sitting on the threshold, quickly stood up and looked towards the entrance of the medicine garden. They saw an elder in a gray robe approaching swiftly.

The elder had short hair and a long beard, with a slightly wrinkled face full of kind smiles, radiating vitality. This elder was none other than Wei Zhongzheng!

"Sect Leader!" Qin Yun and Yuan Yanying exclaimed in unison.

Wei Zhongzheng's recovery from his injuries was a huge relief to both Qin Yun and Yuan Yanying.

Wei Zhongzheng's severe injury stemmed from Qin Yun’s actions. If he hadn’t recovered, Qin Yun would have felt very guilty.

"Xiao Yun, you are really full of hidden talents, actually being a very skilled Runes Master! Tell me, what rank of Runes Master are you?" Wei Zhongzheng placed his hands on the heads of Qin Yun and Yuan Yanying, gazing at them affectionately.

Yuan Yanying teased, "Brother, I also want to know what rank of Runes Master you are!"

Qin Yun produced a platinum badge with three stars on it.

"Advanced Runes Master!" Though Wei Zhongzheng had braced himself, he was still deeply shocked.

Some achieve the Martial Realm before turning twenty!

But Runes Masters under twenty are exceedingly rare, let alone an Advanced Runes Master!

Yuan Yanying, who was originally laughing, her smile vanished, struck with awe, her small mouth slightly open, unable to speak!

Wei Zhongzheng looked at the two jars Yuan Yanying was holding and frowned, "Are those refining tools?"

The astonished Yuan Yanying quickly nodded, "Very powerful refining tools, able to refine King-Grade medicinal herbs, just freshly refined!"

Wei Zhongzheng inhaled sharply, then took one over to inspect the inside.

After a careful look, he was astonished again.

"Little wild one, when you use these two refining tools, you must keep it a secret! It’s best to only use them inside the medicine garden!" Wei Zhongzheng's voice was serious, sternly instructing Yuan Yanying.

Yuan Yanying quickly nodded.

Wei Zhongzheng looked at Qin Yun and also advised, "Xiao Yun, you must never expose that rune! Even if the four elders and I know, we won’t tell anyone!"

Qin Yun now understood that Wei Zhongzheng had recognized it as a Star Rune.

In Wuhuang, Star Runes and Moon Runes are both forbidden runes.

While some possess them, they never reveal their mastery, and it’s unclear why.

Wei Zhongzheng's serious expression disappeared, and he smiled, saying, "Xiao Yun, with your help, our Nine Extremes Profound Sect is destined to rise swiftly!"

After saying that, he took out a book and handed it to Yuan Yanying, continuing, "Little wild one, use those two jars and follow this book to refine!"

"I will go out to buy some good medicinal herb seeds, and then we will plant better medicinal herbs!"

"Thank you, Sect Leader, I will definitely study hard!" Yuan Yanying took the book, beaming with excitement.

Wei Zhongzheng nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Qin Yun, "Xiao Yun, Elder Two told me about the Martial King Palace! Your friend invited you to a celebration banquet, right?"

"Sect Leader, there will also be a competition of Alchemy Masters, will you go?" Qin Yun asked.

"Of course I will go! We won’t let those fools underestimate us, and we must let them know that I, Wei Zhongzheng, am still alive and well!" Wei Zhongzheng chuckled, "I will go with you!"

Qin Yun suddenly felt a bit worried because the Purple Frost Xuan Grass had been given by Feng Honglan. If Sword Profound Mountain discovered that the Nine Extremes Sect Leader had regained his strength, they would undoubtedly become suspicious.

For now, he could only hope that Feng Honglan’s elders would be able to handle the situation.

Wei Zhongzheng briefed the elders and then departed the Nine Extremes Sect with Qin Yun, heading to the royal city of Hongwu Country—Hongwu Royal City!

Qin Yun relaxed comfortably aboard Wei Zhongzheng’s small flying vessel, already contemplating crafting a superior flying spirit artifact when he found the time.

"Xiao Yun, Elder Two has entrusted you with the Nine Extremes Heart Sutra. Have you practiced it?" Wei Zhongzheng asked.

"I have! I’ve successfully cultivated the Nine Extremes Inner Energy!" Qin Yun answered truthfully.

Wei Zhongzheng was secretly amazed. Now, he could confirm that Qin Yun possessed an exceptional aptitude for both techniques and spirit patterns.

He nodded approvingly and remarked, "It’s excellent that you’ve cultivated the Nine Extremes Inner Energy! The rest will require your own comprehension. For instance, the Ultimate Dragon Palm manifests uniquely based on the practitioner."

"Moreover, you can integrate it with your existing martial skills to forge your own unique Ultimate Dragon Palm."