Chapter 3, Refining Elixirs
Various medicinal herbs were purchased, costing over 2000 yuan in total. By the time they returned home, Wang's father had already brought back a piglet measuring approximately 20 cm in length and 13 cm in height, which cost 420 yuan. The expenses over the past few days made Wang's mother quite distressed. However, thinking of future hopes, she could only accept it.
Good idea. Let's go buy the medicinal herbs tomorrow. Son, you can take out the cultivation method now, right?" After saying this, both Wang's father and Wang's mother looked at Wang Hai eagerly.
Alright, child's mother, no more words. Our son's safety is still assured. Son, if you wish to set sail, your father supports you. In fact, as someone who grew up by the sea, who wouldn't want to set sail? It's just that your father is getting old now. Work hard, and in the future, you will achieve great things, bringing honor to both your mother and me
Father, do not be too happy too soon. To apply for a patent, along with the clinical trials for the new drug, it will take about 200 days. Additionally, the drug's potency is too strong; it needs to be diluted and gradually adjusted with flour and glucose. Having a drug that is too potent is not necessarily a good thing. At this moment, Wang Hai remains relatively calm
Father, after cultivation, we will be able to refine elixirs, and then we will sell the pills.
"It's nothing, it's just 14 years, we still have plenty of time." Wang's grandfather was unconcerned, his eyes shining as he looked at Wang Hai, indicating for him to continue speaking.
Son, how much of this is there
At 10:00 AM, a Taoist priest was invited, lit nine sticks of incense, burned a bundle of yellow paper, broke a peach wood sword, and chanted some incantation for an hour, though no one could hear it clearly. The room of Wang Hai was filled with smoke and haze, and then the Taoist priest elegantly took 800 yuan and left.
After that, Wang's grandfather began to start a fire, burning all the bedding and wood, and it took until 3 PM to completely burn everything. Afterwards, he spent 1,200 yuan in the mall to buy a set of bed and bedding.
According to the circumstances in my dream, the spiritual energy on Earth is quite sparse. In this case, if one were to cultivate normally, the time required would be more than doubled.
Wang Hai did not wish to refrain from storing it in the storage ring; rather, such an action would raise even more suspicion. It was just right to wait until after inviting the Taoist this morning, and then burn all the bedding and the bed in the afternoon. Others would only say that his family was superstitious at most
Son, how did you come to think of this? Listen to your mother, don't go; the sea is too dangerous. A slight strong wind or big wave could capsize the boat. Wang Mu was reluctant.
These five types are all relatively simple alchemical methods for refining elixirs, unlike others that require gentle or intense heat, or even multiple transformations into golden elixirs. For these, it is sufficient to thoroughly mix the medicinal materials and allow for complete reaction
"Mom and Dad, it's time to resign from your current jobs; we now have better ways to make money." Wang Hai finally spoke up after dinner.
After practicing until 1:00 AM, Wang Hai woke up—his waist ached, his back hurt, his legs were cramping, and his buttocks were numb
When the pressure relief valve of the pressure cooker activates for the first time, Grandfather Wang turns off the flame, opens the pressure cooker, and vigorously stirs with a long wooden stick. Once it is nearly done, he reignites the flame
By seven o'clock in the morning, the entire bed had completely turned into wood, and even the bedding had been thrown onto the floor
On the second day, just as dawn broke, around 5 o'clock, Wang's grandfather called Wang Hai to get up, and then took the saw, pliers, and other tools to begin dismantling the bed. The furniture from over a decade ago is quite different from what we have now; back then, it was truly solid wood furniture, very sturdy.
Two liters of water were added to the pressure cooker, along with approximately 50 grams of dried medicinal herbs. All the herbs have been meticulously processed, with the necessary parts removed. Some herbs only use the section between the leaves and the roots, which is merely one centimeter, while others only require the bark of the roots. This 50 grams of herbs actually consumed nearly 500 grams of raw materials, and the family spent over an hour preparing it, as dealing with dried herbs is quite cumbersome.
The first to be administered is the Spirit Nourishing Pill. This little pig is currently lacking in vitality, and the three of them unanimously believe that this pill will take effect the fastest
Wang Hai caught the little pig that was still running around and tied it up with a rope. He made a two-centimeter-long cut on its front leg and accidentally severed a blood vessel, causing blood to flow out continuously. Such a cruel act was unbearable for Wang's mother, who turned her head away, while Wang's father, with great interest, applied the ointment little by little. In less than a minute, the bleeding stopped, and a thin membrane appeared on the surface of the wound
"Alright, son, quickly teach me and your mother how to cultivate," Wang's father could no longer wait.
In the morning, Wang Mu and Wang Hai went to buy various kinds of medicinal herbs, while Wang Fu went to purchase a piglet intended for experimentation
"No, son, one must not reveal one's wealth. Once we bring this out, it will lead to many troubles." Wang's father immediately opposed.
All of these ointments were dug out, weighing at least 2 taels in total, and placed into a 2.5L large cola bottle. After labeling, it was stored in the refrigerator's warm compartment. At this point, both Wang's father and mother were beaming with smiles
"Certainly." Wang Hai took out the jade slip and guided his parents in reading the corresponding cultivation method—"The Five Elements Transformation Technique," the first part.
Yes, what my son said is correct. The Wang residence has also calmed down. Applying for a patent takes about 200 days, which is manageable. However, if the efficacy of this medicine is too good, it could lead to more complications
Next, clean the pressure cooker thoroughly and begin preparing the second batch of hemostatic powder. With the experience gained from the previous attempt, this time it was completed quickly, taking only half an hour
Release the little pig, and then begin working on the three portions below. Two hours later, everything was completed, labeled, and placed in the refrigerator. Each portion of the ointment has a pleasant fragrance and appears in a translucent state. Once dried, it can finally take shape.
28 years! Even Wang's father began to be astonished
Wang Hai selected five types of elixirs as templates: Qi Supplement Elixir, used for recuperation after injury; Vitality Elixir, suitable for general health maintenance; Yuan Cultivation Elixir, which strengthens the foundation and is suitable for individuals with a weak constitution; Spirit Nourishing Elixir, appropriate for mental health maintenance, such as insomnia, and also has certain cognitive enhancement effects; and Hemostasis Powder, which stops bleeding immediately and promotes rapid wound recovery. It can further be made into a Hemostasis Elixir for internal use, maintaining its efficacy, allowing wounds to heal quickly and automatically.
Due to the incident involving Wang Hai yesterday, Wang's father and mother have taken three days off from work, so today and tomorrow, the family is quite relaxed.
These drugs will not be sold publicly; they will merely serve as a stepping stone for the protagonist to enter another social circle
"What method, my son, can this cultivation possibly make money?" Wang's father was not very convinced
The first step of cultivation is to refrain from using spirit stones, as this would lead to an unstable foundation. The first step must rely entirely on one's own efforts. In fact, the first step is quite simple; it is to find the sensation of qi.
"Alright, sounds good, haha, son, tomorrow your mother and I will quit our jobs and open a health center." Father Wang laughed heartily, and Mother Wang beside him also smiled broadly.
Father, I am referring to normal circumstances. However, we have this. " Wang Hai took out a low-grade spirit stone, " This is a low-grade spirit stone, equivalent to the total energy of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator. Right now, we have no cultivation base at all and can only absorb low-grade spirit stones. I estimate that one low-grade spirit stone is enough for us to reach the third layer of Qi Refinement within 20 days and the fifth layer within two months. At that point, this spirit stone will be completely consumed. " I estimate that one low-grade spirit stone is enough for us to reach the third layer of Qi Refinement within 20 days and the fifth layer within two months. At that point, this spirit stone will be completely consumed.
The happiest one now is the little pig, which has taken five types of ointment and is now running around the house in a frenzy. In just two hours, the wound on its leg has remarkably healed; it is now only slightly thin and tenderly red, not very firm. However, the wound has completely healed in two hours, which is an incredible miracle
Mother, my son has the star shuttle. This vast ocean cannot drown me" Wang Hai smiled confidently
After waiting for an hour, and once his parents had finished reading, Wang Hai finally spoke: "Mom and Dad, I would like to share some of the experiences I know." Wang Hai paused for a moment and continued: "The Qi Refinement stage consists of nine levels, and only upon achieving the Great Perfection of the ninth level can one enter the Foundation Establishment stage. Before reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, one can only be considered a mortal; it is only after establishing the foundation that one can be regarded as having escaped the shackles of mortality, gaining a lifespan of 200 years. The first level of Qi Refinement is the easiest, generally achievable in 10 days; the second level takes about 20 days, the third level 40 days, the fourth level 80 days, and so forth. Theoretically, to reach the Foundation Establishment stage, one must go through 5110 days, totaling 14 years. Of course, there will be significant variations depending on an individual's constitution and other factors.
The three of them sat like this all night, and the next day they surprisingly felt refreshed and in high spirits, which made Wang's father and mother happier than ever before. Of course, seeing his parents happy, Wang Hai was equally pleased, as he could finally allow his parents to enjoy a life of comfort.
Dad, actually I have come to understand these past few days that I am prepared to give up my current major. In the future, I want to develop in the maritime transportation industry. Wang Hai stroked the index finger of his left hand
Father, I was merely using a metaphor. It is still too early for us to engage in alchemy. Moreover, many of the materials required for alchemy take hundreds or even thousands of years to obtain. Even the most basic elixirs require a decade's worth of herbs, which we simply cannot acquire. However, I have an idea: could we use inferior Chinese herbal medicines to replace the original herbs, and then use a pressure cooker to boil all the ingredients into a paste, forming them into small pills for sale? Even so, I believe the efficacy would still be quite good.
Upon smelling the medicinal aroma, the little pig in the basement began to squeal. Wang's father carefully scooped out a spoonful of ointment, and after it cooled, placed it into the pig's mouth. Within five minutes of ingestion, the little pig started to run around wildly, full of energy.
It will take 14 years! The Queen Mother was astonished
Dad, Mom, what I mean is that we still have plenty of time. Let's take our time to think of a good solution. You don't have to do those hard jobs anymore. Apply for an easier position at your workplace; it's fine if the salary is lower.
The medicinal materials used for alchemy by the master must be complete; the bulk medicinal materials sold in various pharmacies are not acceptable. In the end, I had no choice but to purchase from a medicinal material company, which yielded results that were somewhat satisfactory. The reason for this partial satisfaction is that all the medicinal materials were cultivated, and I did not see a single wild specimen; there was no place to buy them even if I wanted to.
Son, do not worry about graduation. Even if you only receive a Level D graduation certificate, it will be fine. When the time comes, we can open a wellness center, and we will not have to worry about money.
Father, there is plenty for the three of us to cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage
Next, Wang Hai expressed a few thoughts and feelings that he had pondered over the previous night
After another hour of busy work, the medicinal herbs have finally been dried. Beneath the pressure cooker lies a layer of thick, translucent, semi-solid brown ointment, exuding a fragrant aroma that invigorates the three individuals. Without needing to test it, they can tell that the effect should be quite good