Alchemy is not something that simple.
Whether it is the theoretical knowledge recorded by the major sects in the Previous Life or the related concepts constantly added by various novelists, Alchemy is an extreme Test of a person's Talent, Comprehension, skill, and strength.
Taking Spirit Medicine and burning it directly with fire is the simplest Method. What is Cultivated to completion can only be a furnace of useless dregs.
What confidence could Kong Ji possibly have?
He simply wanted to give it a try and proceed slowly, one step at a time.
In any case, the existence of the two kinds of Crystal Stones would be exposed sooner or later. As long as he could exchange them for Twisted Leaf Pine Cones, there was nothing wrong with trading them away.
He only needed to keep a firm hold on the source.
Besides, Twisted Leaf Pine Cones were Treasures as well. What if he succeeded in planting them and even researched Alchemy?
Using himself as a foundation, Kong Ji was confident that he could create more Cultivation Methods of the same level.
If his luck was good enough, creating ones of an even higher level might not be impossible!
Besides, why not Alchemy now?
The things he had previously fabricated had all been Cultivated to completion. Who knew whether he might succeed with Alchemy as well?
There was still a great deal of what he remembered in his Head that he had not used!
“I want to try. Whether or not I can refine Pills, I want to try.”
“If it really does not work, as long as we can exchange for Twisted Leaf Pine Cones, perhaps everyone can research some other new things as well.”
“What do you think?”
After hearing Kong Ji's words, Li Dingyuan's expression grew solemn and he said nothing. He paced back and forth, lowering his head as he seriously considered the feasibility.
While thinking, he deliberately found the Video from back then, fast-forwarded to the section discussing Pills, and watched it over and over.
Speaking of which, this Video had long since been removed from the entire internet under the pretext of combating feudal superstition. In reality, however, it had been preserved as internal Confidential Information, and anyone without the necessary authorization could not even view it.
After a long while.
Li Dingyuan stopped walking.
“I don't think your idea is impossible either.”
“Regardless, White Mist Creations are absolutely the best things in anyone's eyes.”
“Taking these two kinds of Crystal Stones to exchange might not be impossible. I just don't know whether the people of Country M will agree.”
“Let's propose it first and see what happens,” Kong Ji said. “As long as we can truly research Alchemy, we will not lose out either way.”
“That is true.”
Li Dingyuan nodded in agreement. “How about this? I will report the whole sequence of events to the higher-ups and see what they say. We Researchers cannot make the decision on this matter.”
“As for Alchemy, you should think it over carefully as well. It would be best if you could produce a feasibility report.”
Kong Ji got a headache as soon as he heard the word report.
Regarding Alchemy, he genuinely only wanted to give it a try. But Li Dingyuan was not wrong. If they wanted to exchange for Twisted Leaf Pine Cones, it would be best to let the people in charge make up their minds.
A feasibility report on Alchemy was undoubtedly a reassurance.
It seemed he had to start fabricating things again!
Whether he could fabricate it successfully was another matter. In any case, he would fabricate it first!
He would make it more troublesome, more realistic, and more complicated, fabricating everything from heat control, Flame, Raw Materials, techniques, tools, Incantations, and Spiritual Energy!
Everything was for the sake of exchanging for Twisted Leaf Pine Cones!
“Good!”
“Wait for my Message.”
Li Dingyuan left.
Kong Ji remained seated before the Computer, scratching his Head in frustration.
Alchemy was easy to talk about, but truly fabricating something that looked convincing was not simple at all.
The blank document on the Computer had already been open for an hour. So far, it contained only one title line: 《Feasibility Report on Alchemy》
“How am I supposed to fabricate a report like this?”
Kong Ji was going a little crazy.
The Alchemy described in traditional sects basically involved putting various herbs, Plants, and even Potent Toxins into an Alchemy Furnace, roasting them over fire, and finally kneading them into Formed Pills.
Such Pills could not possibly have any Effect. Not to mention promoting Cultivation, it would be fortunate if eating them did not kill someone.
If he truly wanted to refine a Miracle Pill, he could only rely on the Alchemy Methods described in various novels.
At this thought, Kong Ji finally gained some clues.
“First, ignite a fire in a White Mist environment. Use White Mist Creations to refine an Alchemy Furnace, then add Raw Materials with Medicinal Properties similar to those of the primary medicine, supplemented by Modern nutritional Science.”
Once he had begun, the rest was easy to fabricate.
Kong Ji racked his brains and spent several days.
In the end, he wrote several thousand flowing words, covering everything from the Flame used in Alchemy to the construction of the Alchemy Furnace, analysis of Medicinal Properties, and the selection of ingredients. He fabricated the entire report from beginning to end, using every possible Method, and finally completed the full report.
After finishing it, he checked that there were no typographical errors or logical mistakes, and ensured that even if there were any, he could find a way to explain them clearly.
Only then did he take the report and deliver it to Li Dingyuan.
“Professor Li, this is the report I wrote. Please take a look.”
Kong Ji handed the bound, printed report to Li Dingyuan.
Li Dingyuan accepted the report and read through it carefully.
Half an hour later, he finally raised his Head with a bewildered expression.
“.”
After remaining silent for a long time, Li Dingyuan opened his mouth as if to speak, but after thinking it over, he closed it again and continued reading with his head lowered.
Another half hour finally passed.
“How should I put it regarding this report?”
“.I basically did not understand it.”
Faced with an unknown Domain, Li Dingyuan did not force the issue. He Honestly admitted that he had not understood it.
That was not Strange, either.
To be honest, even Kong Ji himself did not understand this report. Most of it had been pieced together from his memories—or, more accurately, from Alchemy passages described in various Cultivation novels.
If asked to explain it, he could make the explanation work.
He could even give a detailed account of why things had to be done that way.
But as for whether it could actually be Cultivated to completion according to the method, everything depended on Heaven's Will.
However, when faced with Li Dingyuan's questions, he naturally would not tell the truth.
“Professor, I can still explain many of the things in it. Please point out anything you have questions about.”
Upon hearing this, Li Dingyuan did not hold back in the slightest and directly flipped the report to the first page.
“Why refine Pills in a White Mist environment?”
“That is easy to explain. I believe White Mist can enhance the Medicinal Properties of the Pills during the refining process. Otherwise, the refining process is very likely to fail.”
“Then what about the Alchemy Furnace?”
“The Alchemy Furnace is very important. An Alchemy Furnace made from White Mist Creations can better lock in the Medicinal Properties and help the Pills become Formed. Moreover, I believe an Alchemy Furnace made from White Mist Creations can give the Pills a better Effect during refining, ultimately resulting in higher-quality Pills.”
“Heat control?”
“Every kind of Raw Material requires a specific temperature and refining Time.”
“During the Alchemy process, why does the Alchemist circulate his energy and infuse more White Mist into it?”
“The main reason the Superhuman Serum can take Effect is the Twisted Leaf Pine Cone. The Essence of the Twisted Leaf Pine Cone's Effect lies in White Mist. Therefore, allowing the Pill to absorb more White Mist should produce unexpected Effects.”
“.”
Kong Ji patiently answered every one of Li Dingyuan's questions. After he had finished explaining everything, Li Dingyuan had barely understood half of it.
“The core idea of the entire report is actually very simple. Since the fundamental reason Twisted Leaf Pine Cones can promote Cultivation is White Mist, every Method used throughout the Alchemy process is intended to enhance the White Mist properties contained within the Pills.”
“Therefore, White Mist must be used from the beginning to the end of a Pill's creation, combined with Modern nutritional theory and supplemented by high Technology instruments to monitor the Alchemy process and prevent the Pill from being destroyed and the furnace from exploding.”
“These are some of my thoughts on Alchemy.”
Kong Ji gave his final summary.