Chapter 50 Introduction to Alchemy
Using the "I only want the best" option, I selected the five cards of the highest quality.
[Congratulations! You have obtained 1 Weapon Upgrade Card, 1 One-Time Iron Chain Skill Card, 1 Level 3 Ship Shield, 5 Gunpowder, and 50 Ship Upgrade Cards]
Mingzhao now has four weapon upgrade cards.
Her current weapons include a pistol, a curling iron, a thunder axe, a longsword, and a barrage of needles.
Pistols and longswords are both ordinary weapons, so upgrading them is not very meaningful; they can only increase some basic attributes.
Upgrading a curling iron that has already been upgraded once requires 30 weapon upgrade cards.
Thunder Axe requires 50 cards.
20 sheets of Rain of Pear Blossom Needles are needed.
Mingzhao glanced at the meager four weapon upgrade cards in his hand and silently put them back into his backpack.
The Iron Chain Link skill card is a one-time skill that allows you to link up to 10 ships together with iron chains, and it's not currently usable.
The three ship shields arrived just in time.
Using [Clear Vision], I saw that the durability of the level 1 ship's shield had dropped to only 12 after several attacks.
Mingzhao decisively replaced it with a level-three ship shield.
The shields of Tier 3 ships are much sturdier. Shells from lower Tier 3 ships hit them like a fly tickling them, and even Tier 3 shells only cause a slight vibration.
Five portions of gunpowder were enough to make five level-three shells, making up for the current lack of firepower.
Lunchtime has arrived, and Jianbing Gouzi has sent me today's food.
[Player Pancake Dog is gifting you: Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions*1, Braised Crab Roe Lion's Head Meatball*1, Rice*1, Mixed Seafood Rice*1, Crystal Seafood Pudding*1]
After eating two side dishes that boosted attributes, Mingzhao's defense increased by two points.
Pour the thick sauce of braised sea cucumber with scallions over rice. The rich sauce slowly seeps into the glistening white rice, making it look incredibly appetizing.
However, Mingzhao's mind was not on eating at all. She took out "Introduction to Alchemy" and placed it on the table.
I started watching it while eating.
The book started with proper nouns and symbols, and Mingzhao took notes as he read.
With the knowledge that "knowledge is power," she memorized all of it in less than two hours.
Next is the part about experiencing the elements.
The core of alchemy is to utilize the power of various elements to achieve the transformation of matter.
To master this technique, the first step is to learn how to manipulate elements.
The first step in manipulating elements is to feel them.
The first two steps are the same as learning magic, both starting with using unique breathing and meditation methods to feel the various elements that exist in nature.
The classification of elements in this book is quite varied, and it is not simply a matter of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
There are also various other types such as lightning, space, time, light, and darkness.
However, you don't need to master every single element; just master the ones you need.
Mingzhao's first choice was to sense the element of temperature.
Inside the ship's cabin, the Frost Diamond in the Diamond Energy Diffuser continuously emitted Frost Energy.
The temperature difference between the outside and the outside is huge, making it perfect for experiencing.
Following the breathing method given in "Introduction to Alchemy," Mingzhao tried several times and finally entered a meditative state.
After entering a meditative state, the world was plunged into darkness.
I had a vague feeling that there were many things in this space, but when I looked closely, that feeling disappeared.
The book states in this chapter that one should detach oneself from the perception of other elements and focus attention on one element.
Mingzhao sat between the gem energy diffuser and the window, feeling the temperature difference between the two sides.
Gradually, she could clearly feel the subtle changes brought about by the temperature diffusion, and feel the flow of air carrying coolness.
As this sensation deepened, she discovered that the temperature changes in the dark space before her gradually solidified into a tangible form.
Originating from the direction of the gem energy diffuser was a blue stream of air, sharp and spreading rapidly.
From the direction of the window, there was an overwhelming expanse of red, solid and almost tangible.
The blue airflow entered the red territory, desperately spreading outwards, and then confronted the red in the center.
This should be the materialization of the temperature element.
After practicing for a while, Mingzhao gradually became familiar with the feeling of this element.
Now, you can feel the changes in temperature and airflow without needing to concentrate too much.
She began working on the next step, controlling the direction of temperature diffusion and trying to guide the blue airflow in another direction.
This step required a sudden increase in mental strength, and after just one attempt, Mingzhao immediately felt a sharp pain in his head.
In an instant, the world spun around, and I broke out in a cold sweat. The familiar babbling voice, which I hadn't heard in a long time, reappeared.
Sensing something, Mingzhao immediately opened the attribute panel.
[Player: Mingzhao (Cosmic Invincible Tyrannomon)]
Age: 20
ID: 91003219000013
Vehicle: Tier III warship
Health value: 85 (Full of energy)
Sanity: 21 (Players with sanity below 20 will fall into chaos, and those below 0 will transform into other beings)
Strength: 100 (as strong as an ox)
Agility: 93 (Running so fast, are you in a hurry to be reborn?)
Physical fitness: 87 (can climb five floors in one breath without getting out of breath)
Defense: 87 (Even city walls aren't as thick-skinned as you)
Intelligence: 52 (Just another average person)
Mental strength: 0/100 (What a fragile soul.)
Initial Talent: I only want the best
Skills: Eye of Truth, Clear Vision, I Am the Healer Dragon, Light Steps (Beginner), Alchemist's Heart
Occupation: Black Market Merchant
Titles: Ruthless Fish Killer, Deadly Chef, Cold-Blooded Killer, Fearless Warrior, Wealthy and Powerful, Knowledge is Power
Two new attributes, Mental Strength and Intelligence, have been added to the panel.
The maximum limit for mental strength is only 100. Just now, when she tried to manipulate the temperature element, her mental strength instantly dropped to zero.
The madness caused by irrationality is likely also related to the mental energy dropping to zero.
This left Mingzhao with lingering fear; she had almost lost her mind.
It seems I should follow the steps in the book carefully in the future and not be impatient for quick results.
You can no longer attempt to manipulate the elements until you raise your mental power limit.
As for how to improve mental strength... Mingzhao opened the private messages of the Hyrule thug.
Cosmic Invincible Greymon: "In games, how do you usually increase the upper limit of non-base attributes, such as mental strength and magic power?"
Hyrule hooligan: "Boss, you've come to the right person. These basic attributes should all be related to intelligence. For example, mages usually have the highest intelligence value."
"Of course, there are also some potions or items that can directly increase this upper limit value."
"Dude, why are you interested in this? Is there magic in this game?"
Mingzhao didn't intend to reveal everything about her situation, but it was okay to give a heads-up. Everyone who went to the library had seen this information, so it wasn't exactly a secret.
Cosmic Invincible Tyrannomon: "Didn't I go to the library earlier? I found books on magic, alchemy, potions, and other related subjects there."
Hyrule Rascal: "!!! Wow, I hope I'll have a chance to meet him too. I love playing mages in games."
"I absolutely love the Age of Exploration game!"
Mingzhao lay on the ground, listening to the beautiful music slowly flowing from the calming music box, quietly waiting for his sanity to recover.
The meditation time passed unusually quickly; before I knew it, it was already six o'clock in the afternoon.
She planned to have a proper dinner and then study the book "Sky-Splitting Thunder Axe: An Introduction".
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