215: The shock of the base and the alchemy workshop

The "ark of hope" glided silently into the "Bedrock Base"'s dedicated berth. When the hatch slowly opened, revealing a brightly lit passage filled with a futuristic technological feel, Mu Wanqing and the five Danxia Peak Disciples were once again deeply shocked.

They had thought that the giant metal ship capable of traversing space was already a miracle, but when they stepped onto the base's soil and felt the Star Power that was far denser, gentler, and more full of vitality than the outside world, saw the simulated dome overhead studded with "stars," and the vibrant "Ecological Garden" in the distance planted with glowing moss and strange fungi, they finally understood what a true "Blessed Land" was!

"This... here..." a female Disciple from Danxia Peak stammered, almost unable to speak a complete sentence. The Spiritual Qi environment here was several times stronger than the best secret rooms in Danxia Peak!

"Welcome to 'Bedrock Base,' our temporary home," Wen Youyi introduced with a smile, a hint of pride in his tone.

Zhao Iron Pillar puffed out his chest and pointed at the automatically operating equipment and the patrolling, silver-armored turrets. "How is it? Not worse than your Danxia Peak, right?"

Mu Wanqing recovered from her shock and shook her head with a bitter smile. "More than just 'not worse'... Junior Brother Wen, you guys really... give 'surprises' every time." She deliberately emphasized the word "surprises," her feelings complex and difficult to describe.

Senior Brother Zhang, Ying, and others had been waiting for a long time and came forward warmly to greet them. As fellow technical talents, Senior Brother Zhang and Ying held great respect for this long-renowned Alchemy Genius from Danxia Peak, while Mu Wanqing was also incredibly curious about the technical achievements the base displayed, which were so different from traditional immortal cultivation civilization.

After brief pleasantries and settling in, Wen Youyi took Mu Wanqing to visit the core area of the base. When she saw that main star core fragment, which served as the energy core and rotated slowly like a small blue star, and the dark-gold metal plate covered in ancient runes that Senior Brother Zhang and Ying were currently studying with all their might, Mu Wanqing finally completely believed that the "resistance" Wen Youyi had mentioned before was not a lie.

Possessing such a foundation, they indeed had the qualifications to move the lever of fate!

"Senior Sister Mu," Wen Youyi said solemnly, "since you have decided to join 'Spark,' you are one of us. We don't follow those tedious Sect formalities here; we focus on everyone contributing their talents and working together. I wonder what you and several Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters are good at? We can make arrangements accordingly."

Speaking of her professional field, Mu Wanqing regained her cool and confident expression. "My Danxia Peak lineage is naturally best at Alchemy. I personally can refine most Qi Refinement Stage Medicinal Pills and have some experience with several types of Foundation Establishment Stage Medicinal Pills. These Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters also have their own specialties in herb identification, processing, and pill fire control."

She paused and looked at Wen Youyi with an inquiring look. "It's just... I don't know the base's demand for Medicinal Pills, as well as the herbs and Pill Furnaces..."

After Wen Youyi heard this, his eyes immediately lit up! This was professional talent delivered right to his door!

What did the base lack most currently? It wasn't energy or Materials, but precisely these kinds of Medicinal Pills that could directly increase cultivation or heal and save lives! Although they could also use "star iron" to trade with the "Peddler," the quantity was limited and the channel was unstable. If they could produce and use them themselves, the significance would be completely different!

"Demand? The demand is huge!" Wen Youyi rubbed his hands excitedly. "We don't have much else, but we have plenty of energy and space! As for herbs..." He looked at the thriving herb field in the ecological zone. "Our base can grow some ourselves. Although the variety might not be as rich as the outside world, the quality is definitely top-notch! And we can find ways to collect them from the outside. As for Pill Furnaces..."

He looked at Senior Brother Li. Senior Brother Li understood and immediately said, "No problem! The industrial zone has plenty of Materials now. It's easy to build several custom Pill Furnaces according to Senior Sister Mu's requirements! We can even combine the characteristics of Star Power to optimize the Pill Furnaces; maybe we can improve the success rate and quality of the pills!"

Mu Wanqing was startled by their enthusiasm and efficiency, and said hesitantly, "Alchemy is no easy task; it requires a quiet place with a stable fire vein..."

"That's even less of a problem!" Wen Youyi waved his hand. "We'll specifically allocate an independent cabin with the most stable energy supply for you! As large as you need! Need earth fire? We have star core energy, and the simulated 'Star True Fire' is definitely more stable and pure than earth fire!"

No sooner said than done! With Wen Youyi's full support, a specialized "Alchemy Workshop" project was immediately launched.

Senior Brother Li led his people, following the blueprints and requirements provided by Mu Wanqing, to start building the Pill Furnaces using the best "star iron" mixed with other heat-resistant and energy-conducting Materials. Wen Youyi personally selected the site, allocating a quiet and spacious cabin near the energy core of the base and laying dedicated energy transmission lines to ensure a stable fire supply.

Wang Wu was responsible for organizing the base's existing herb inventory and planning to expand the planting area and types of herb fields in the ecological zone.

A few days later, when the first custom Pill Furnace—dark silver all over, engraved with star runes, and connected to a stable "Star True Fire" source—was lit in the brand-new "Alchemy Workshop," Mu Wanqing stroked the slightly warm furnace wall and felt the flames within, which were much easier to control and more full of vitality than earth fire, her heart filled with excitement.

This was simply the environment an Alchemist dreamed of!

She no longer hesitated and immediately led her Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters into the work. Washing and processing herbs, preheating the Pill Furnace, regulating the heat... the whole process was smooth and fluid, opening the eyes of Wen Youyi and the others who were watching.

A few days later, the first scent of pills wafted out of the Alchemy Workshop. When Mu Wanqing, looking slightly tired but happy, opened the furnace lid and took out over a dozen round, full "Recovery Pills" that emitted a faint green light, a cheer erupted on the scene!

"Success! The quality... seems to be High Grade!" a Danxia Peak Disciple shouted excitedly.

Mu Wanqing carefully examined the Medicinal Pills, her eyes sparkling. "That's right, it's a High Grade Recovery Pill! The success rate is also ten percent higher than when I was at Danxia Peak! This Star True Fire is truly miraculous!"

With a successful start, the Alchemy Workshop quickly got on track. Various basic healing and Qi-recovery Medicinal Pills were continuously refined, greatly replenishing the base's reserves.

More importantly, Mu Wanqing's joining not only brought Alchemy techniques but also her rich pharmacological knowledge and deep research into the "spirit net's" influence on Spiritual Qi, which produced a wonderful chemical reaction with Senior Brother Zhang and Ying's ancient technology knowledge. They began to discuss whether they could combine Star Power and ancient runes to develop special Medicinal Pills or Magical Artifacts that could more effectively shield "spirit net" detection or even purify Spiritual Qi that had already been "polluted."

The "Spark" organization, due to the injection of fresh blood, especially the addition of professional talent, became more diverse and also more powerful.

Wen Youyi looked at the busy figures in the Alchemy Workshop and the gradually increasing stock of Medicinal Pills in the warehouse, nodding with satisfaction.

Technological explosion + professional talent = soaring combat power!

This path of resistance was becoming more and more steady.

(End of Chapter)