10: The talent for alchemy revealed accidentally

The prompt about conception was late but arrived, and Zhou Luo was overjoyed.

He couldn't wait to calm his mind and open the lottery function.

As expected, the white turntable with seven areas still appeared in the void.

His mind was solemn, and he didn't start for a long time.

"I hope it doesn't screw me over this time."

Silently chanting in his heart, he finally confirmed the start.

The golden light cluster quickly spun in the seven areas, and Zhou Luo's heart immediately leaped to his throat.

A few seconds later, the golden light's speed slowed down and finally stopped in the "Skill" area again.

Again?

Zhou Luo was startled.

Immediately after, the System prompt sounded.

[Congratulations Host, you have obtained First-Order Pill Refining Skill!]

[The reward has been automatically distributed to the Host's inventory, please check!]

"It's actually Pill Refining?"

Zhou Luo, who heard the sound, was extremely shocked and excitedly looked at the "Pills" icon in the inventory bar.

[First-Order Pill Refining Skill: After use, you can directly comprehend First-Order max-level Pill Refining techniques and the corresponding complete collection of Pills.]

Zhou Luo was overjoyed after seeing the information.

That's right.

It's really Pill Refining, and there's nothing that screws me over.

For a time, Zhou Luo had a feeling of hardship giving way to sweetness.

Unlike Poison Crafting, Pill Refining Skill is the most popular skill among the hundred arts of Cultivation.

It is collectively known as one of the four top-tier skills, along with Array Formation, Weapon Forging, and Talisman Crafting.

As long as one masters any of them, their future will be boundless, attracting the favor and pursuit of various aristocratic families and Sects.

Don't look at it as just First-Order Pill Refining Skill; if the Lin Family finds out, he'll probably immediately become an honored guest.

The most crucial thing is.

Previously, in order to cover up the matter of refining poison, he pretended to be learning Pill Refining.

Now he has truly mastered Pill Refining.

From now on, he will no longer have to secretly refine poison under the guise of Pill Refining, and he can even explain well why he learned Pill Refining.

However, he cannot directly display his First-Order Pill Refining level yet.

Otherwise, it will definitely arouse the Zhou Family's suspicion and invite trouble.

After calming his mood, Zhou Luo planned to purchase a batch of medicinal herbs tomorrow, starting with refining Entry-Level Pills, and then progressing step by step.

...

The next morning, Zhou Luo went straight to the """Department Store Pavilion""" and reached the Baicao Hall on the fourth floor.

"Zhou Luo, buying medicinal herbs again?" The old man at the counter greeted him.

Out of curiosity towards this son-in-law, after Zhou Luo bought medicinal herbs several times in a row, the old man uncharacteristically started chatting with him.

After a few interactions, coupled with Zhou Luo's respectful attitude, the two naturally became familiar.

"Yes, Uncle Shou." Zhou Luo replied.

Through conversation, he learned that the old man's name was Lin Zhishou, and he had managed this Baicao Hall for over a hundred years, belonging to the same generation as the Lin Family Head.

For such an old man with deep qualifications and status, Zhou Luo naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity to make friends.

"You youngster messing around like this every day is simply a waste." Lin Zhishou said, shaking his head.

He already knew about Zhou Luo refining Pills alone, and couldn't help but find it a bit absurd.

How could something as difficult and talent-requiring as Pill Refining be learned by one person alone?

If it were really that simple, wouldn't Alchemists be everywhere?

In the eyes of the Alchemist Lin Zhishou, Zhou Luo's actions were completely a waste of medicinal herbs.

Therefore, every time Zhou Luo came to buy medicinal herbs, he would say something like "hating iron for not becoming steel".

"Effort doesn't fail those who are determined," Zhou Luo said with a smile.

"You youngster just won't turn back until you hit a wall. With these resources, wouldn't it be better for you to Cultivate properly?" Lin Zhishou said, curling his lip.

Zhou Luo didn't explain further and placed the selected medicinal herbs on the counter.

Lin Zhishou skillfully began sorting and accounting.

"Hmm?"

Just then, looking at the medicinal herbs in front of him, he suddenly let out a sound of doubt.

He then casually fiddled with them with his old right hand, and looked at Zhou Luo with a somewhat surprised expression: "You youngster have achieved minor success in Pill Refining?"

As an Alchemist, Lin Zhishou could tell at a glance that the medicinal herbs Zhou Luo bought were precisely the Materials for refining the Entry-Level Pill, Bigu Pill.

The medicinal herbs this youngster bought in the previous few times were varied, but this time he only chose these specific herbs, which couldn't help but make Lin Zhishou feel puzzled.

Zhou Luo chose not to hide it: "Uncle Shou, I have indeed had some epiphanies recently."

He was very clear that a powerful skill like Pill Refining was different from Poison Crafting; there was no need to hide it at all.

So he planned to let the Lin Family know about this matter.

Once the Lin Family knew he had the potential to become an Alchemist, they would likely choose to Cultivate him.

Even if they didn't Cultivate him, his treatment would definitely increase.

After all, Pill Refining talent has a probability of being inherited by the next generation.

Right now, Lin Zhishou was a very good choice.

He just needed to reveal some information.

As expected, after receiving a positive reply, Lin Zhishou suddenly stood up from his chair and looked at Zhou Luo in disbelief: "You're not lying to me?"

"Uncle Shou, I'm not sure if I can succeed. Don't I have to go back and try?" Zhou Luo said deliberately.

"You're right, go back and try quickly now. If you really refine a Bigu Pill, you must tell me immediately." Lin Zhishou said with a serious expression.

"Alright, Uncle Shou." Zhou Luo smiled and nodded, took his things, and left the shop.

Behind the counter, a young man looked at that back view, revealing a trace of disgust.

"Grandpa Shou, can a son-in-law who married into the Family really teach himself to be successful in Pill Refining?" The young man asked, full of doubt.

Lin Zhishou didn't look at him, just looked at the list of medicinal herbs Zhou Luo had just bought, and murmured to himself: "For this kind of thing, failing is normal; succeeding is truly suspicious."

"I'm sure he can't refine Pills." The young man said confidently.

Lin Zhishou stopped talking.

Whether it's true or not, he will know soon.

...

As evening approached, Baicao Hall was about to close, when a familiar figure suddenly appeared at the shop entrance.

Lin Zhishou looked closely and found that it was Zhou Luo.

"Uncle Shou, I think I succeeded in refining." Zhou Luo rushed in with a look of surprise, appearing extremely excited.

"You succeeded in refining a Bigu Pill?" Lin Zhishou also exclaimed: "Show me quickly."

Zhou Luo immediately took out a small wooden box. After opening it, a vermilion-colored Pill was clearly placed inside.

Lin Zhishou decisively picked it up and carefully examined it in front of his eyes.

"The quality has some flaws," Lin Zhishou said subconsciously.

This Bigu Pill naturally had flaws.

Zhou Luo had been busy for a long time to achieve these flaws.

After all, he had already mastered First-Order Pill Refining knowledge. Refining this kind of Entry-Level Pill, it was actually a bit difficult to have flaws.

However, this made it easier to convince others.

Lin Zhishou said there were flaws, but his heart was extremely shocked.

He didn't expect that Zhou Luo, this son-in-law, had actually taught himself to be successful and refined a Pill.

Although it was only Entry-Level and not High Grade, being able to complete it by himself was already remarkable.

As an Alchemist, Lin Zhishou keenly sensed Zhou Luo's Pill Refining talent.

If he could be cultivated, perhaps the Zhou Family could have one more Alchemist.

With this thought, the look in his eyes towards Zhou Luo also became fervent.

"Give me this Pill first. Don't worry, I will buy it at the price of a High Grade Bigu Pill." Lin Zhishou said with a serious expression.

"It's alright, Uncle Shou, just consider it my contribution to the Zhou Family." Zhou Luo said, pretending to be generous.

"Good child." Lin Zhishou was very pleased, and then looked at the young man next to him who was already dumbfounded: "Xiao """Nian""", prepare the Spirit Stones for Zhou Luo."