I Can Upgrade My Talent Infinitely

Chapter 385: Chapter 299: Alchemy Peak Reform (2)

The resources consumed to train Alchemy Masters would decrease, but the training time would also lengthen. After establishing these new standards, someone would still have to refine certain pills—especially the difficult ones.

And Fang Yun, who was young enough and possessed sufficient Alchemy Talent, could perfectly circumvent this painful transition period.

Without Fang Yun, it would be difficult to implement these rules. A painful transition period for Dan Cloud Peak, especially at a time like this for the sect, could lead to a host of problems.

「Seven days later.」

「Dan Cloud Peak.」

After finding Song Qiaoqiao, Fang Yun accompanied her to the location on Dan Cloud Peak where the Elders of Alchemy held their meetings.

The eight Elders of Alchemy from Dan Cloud Peak were present, making a total of nine people with Fang Yun.

The junior Elders of Alchemy held little power on Dan Cloud Peak and had received scant information before the meeting began. However, they understood one thing clearly: the presence of Elder Fang Yun spoke volumes about the meeting’s importance.

At that moment, Bai Heyan was still seated in the Management Elder’s chair.

"I’ve been the Management Elder for long enough. Does anyone have a candidate in mind for my successor?" As he spoke, Bai Heyan’s gaze swept across the room, finally landing on Fang Yun.

And sitting beside Fang Yun was Song Qiaoqiao.

What needed to be said still had to be said. Everyone knew perfectly well who the next Management Elder would be.

Whether in terms of background or her level of Alchemy, she was the best candidate. The only person more suitable, Fang Yun, was not an Elder of their Dan Cloud Peak, but of Artifact Casting Peak.

Only if she took the initiative to refuse the position would the other Elders of Alchemy stand a chance.

"I believe Elder Song is the best candidate for Management Elder," He Jiawen said.

Following He Jiawen’s statement, the two most junior Elders of Alchemy voiced their agreement.

"I also think Elder Song would be excellent."

"Same here."

Just as He Jiawen’s disciple, Jiang Yan, was about to speak, Bai Heyan cut in.

"If there are no other objections, then the next Management Elder of Dan Cloud Peak will be Elder Song."

Decades ago, Wan Xuanye would have been the strongest contender for the position of Management Elder.

Now, no one dared to voice any objections.

Even if they had objections, they couldn’t possibly voice them while Fang Yun was present.

With Fang Yun’s continuous achievements in both Alchemy and Artifact Refining, not to mention his track record against the Demons, every Elder on Dan Cloud Peak understood one thing: while Fang Yun was not yet a Supreme Elder of the Celestial Cloud Sect, his influence surpassed that of one.

The Supreme Elder backing him had also clearly taken Fang Yun’s side.

The internal handover ceremony for the Management Elder on Dan Cloud Peak was simple. As Song Qiaoqiao took the seat Bai Heyan had just vacated, the news began to spread. From this day forward, more and more disciples and Elders would learn that the new Management Elder of Dan Cloud Peak was Elder Song Qiaoqiao.

"I have an announcement to make today. We will be adding several new rules to Dan Cloud Peak."

As soon as Song Qiaoqiao spoke, all eyes turned to her.

In the eyes of Wan Xuanye, once the second-most powerful figure on Dan Cloud Peak, this seemed far too rushed. ’Her first day as Management Elder, and she’s already announcing new rules?’

No one spoke a word.

They waited for Song Qiaoqiao to announce the new rules.

She slowly stated the new rules.

The rules were largely the same as what Fang Yun had first proposed. The minor changes to the details came from a few small suggestions he had given her, all of which she had incorporated.

After Song Qiaoqiao finished explaining the new rules, most of the gazes in the room fell upon Fang Yun.

From his expression, it was clear he already knew all of this.

In other words, the new rules Song Qiaoqiao had just introduced were very likely the result of a discussion between her and Fang Yun.

"These rules are an excellent addition," Jiang Yan was the first to state his opinion, fully supporting Song Qiaoqiao’s proposal.

’Restrictions! They should be strict!’

’He had been restricted for a long time. Whether Elders of Alchemy or disciples, very few had ever gotten a taste of his unique work.’

’Now that everyone was facing restrictions, he felt much better.’

After hearing the proposed rules, the two most junior Elders of Alchemy realized something. They had only recently begun refining Second Tier pills, and now they would be required to refine even more Tier One pills.

From the sect’s perspective, this change was beneficial. But from their personal standpoint, it was another matter entirely. They had joined Dan Cloud Peak and become Elders of Alchemy, hoping their Alchemy skills would improve more quickly in the future.

By not meeting the new requirements, they would lack opportunities to practice with Second Tier pills. Inevitably, this meant their rate of progress would slow down.

"We don’t need to worry about the refining of Third Tier pills or high-difficulty Second Tier pills for now." Bai Heyan, the one now speaking, glanced at Fang Yun as he continued, "We can simply leave the refining of those pills to Fang Yun. The additional rules are a good thing."

Bai Heyan believed that unless Fang Yun had less than fifty years left of his Life Span, there was no need to assign the refining of these pills to any other Elder.

When Fang Yun’s Life Span started to run low, they would certainly have to consider which Elders would take over refining these pills, portioning out some of the work to ensure a smoother transition.

Without such a transition period, the Celestial Cloud Sect would face a severe shortage of pills for a time, especially those that helped disciples break through to the next Realm.

"The rules are good."

Fang Yun rarely spoke during Dan Cloud Peak meetings.

Even in important meetings, Fang Yun would basically remain silent unless someone asked for his opinion.

By speaking up, Fang Yun made his stance even clearer.

After he spoke, all the other Elders of Alchemy chose to voice their support. Not a single one had any objections, not even a suggestion to amend the rules.

"Good. Since no one objects, the new rules are settled. They will be officially implemented starting tomorrow..."

Having prepared well in advance, Song Qiaoqiao had already fully adapted to her new role as Management Elder. Her actions seemed to have become swift and decisive.

With a little help from Fang Yun, Song Qiaoqiao, in her new role, had pushed the agenda of this important Dan Cloud Peak meeting forward with remarkable smoothness.

「After the meeting.」

Jiang Yan sought out Fang Yun.

"Senior Brother Fang, I’d like you to hear my idea for the Spirit Revival Pill."

"Oh? Junior Brother Jiang, not tinkering with your Second Tier pills anymore?" Fang Yun asked, looking at Jiang Yan with some surprise.

For decades, all the ideas Jiang Yan had brought him had been for Second Tier pills. He seemed to have lost interest in Tier One pills.

"There’s more hope with Tier One pills," Jiang Yan said bluntly.

He had many ideas for Second Tier pills, but Fang Yun had rejected every single one, never even giving him a chance to attempt the refining.

’If Second Tier pills were too difficult, then he would start with Tier One.’

"Tell me about it."

"The change to the Spirit Revival Pill is simple. We just need to add the Tier One, Lower Grade Spirit Medicine, White Ginger. It doesn’t require a large amount; one liang is enough," Jiang Yan continued. "According to my calculations, adding White Ginger to the Spirit Revival Pill will accelerate the recovery of Spiritual Power."

At that very moment, Fang Yun was already running a simulation in his mind based on what Jiang Yan had said.

"According to your theory, it would indeed increase the recovery speed of the Spirit Revival Pill. However, for a period of time afterward, it would very likely slow down the user’s ability to absorb Spiritual Qi and convert it into Spiritual Power, thereby affecting their cultivation speed."

"If handled properly, the effect would last a month at most," Jiang Yan argued, fighting for his idea.

As Fang Yun considered this, he wasn’t just thinking about the Spirit Revival Pill Jiang Yan wanted to refine, but also the sect’s current situation.

In a prolonged battle against Demons, the modified Spirit Revival Pill Jiang Yan proposed would undoubtedly be more effective for the Sect Disciples.

That was another point in its favor.

"You can proceed with your new experiment."

"Really?"

Fang Yun nodded.

"That’s great!" Jiang Yan was thrilled. ’He finally approved one of my ideas!’

’Only with Fang Yun’s approval could he go and waste... oh, I mean, use the Spirit Medicines.’

"Refine this type of Spirit Revival Pill, but there’s no need to make too many. I will have Elder Song make the arrangements."

In most cases, the standard Spirit Revival Pill would suffice, so there was no need for a large supply of this new version.

"Just having some is enough. I don’t want to refine too many either."

As far as Jiang Yan was concerned, he would rather spend that time thinking up new ways to optimize pills.