Chapter 384 - 290: An Official Transfer Order
Special Agent Bureau, Alchemy Department!
Many staff members, anxious yet hopeful, officially began trying to use "Lin Lang’s Alchemy Technique" to refine the Qi Gathering Pill!
After much effort, they finally found a large, pitch-black Alchemy Furnace from the warehouse!
This Alchemy Furnace looked ancient and heavy, its body carved with decorative patterns that seemed to carry the marks of time—
This is an antique!
Previously stored in the National Museum!
When the apocalypse came, it was retrieved by the Special Agent Bureau, ready for alchemy.
But later, this plan was eliminated by Wu Dan and others.
Thus, this Alchemy Furnace had been gathering dust in the warehouse!
Everyone worked together to carefully clean the Alchemy Furnace, every corner was wiped spotless, and the sunlight made it gleam slightly.
Everything was ready!
A young researcher cautiously lit the fire.
The flames licked the bottom of the Alchemy Furnace, making a "crackling" sound!
Everyone gathered around the Alchemy Furnace, their eyes fixed on the thermometer, quietly waiting for the temperature to rise.
When the temperature reached the preset value, they followed Lin Lang’s instructions and threw the herbs into the Alchemy Furnace one by one.
These herbs were meticulously selected, each exuding a unique medicinal aroma, which filled the entire laboratory the moment they were added—
After all, it’s the Special Agent Bureau!
Even though their alchemy technology wasn’t top-notch, the herbs they used were anything but ordinary!
That’s the resource!
Next!
Came the crucial step of infusing spiritual Qi—
A Superpower User took a deep breath, slowly placed his hands on the Alchemy Furnace, and a faint glow emanated from his palms as spiritual Qi flowed continuously into the Alchemy Furnace like a thread.
Everyone held their breath, watching intently, each face full of focus.
However!
When the Alchemy Furnace opened, everyone froze—
What appeared before them was not the expected round, fragrant Qi Gathering Pill.
But a pot of black liquid, not forming a pill at all.
The laboratory fell silent.
They looked at each other, eyes full of disappointment.
Some sighed lightly, and others shook their heads helplessly.
...
Upon seeing this, Wu Dan immediately showed a gloating expression and said with a hint of sarcasm at the corners of her mouth:
"I told you it wouldn’t work! These methods are simply unscientific and a total waste of time. Now look, you’ve wasted so much time, effort, and precious herbs. Assistant, you must take responsibility!"
As she spoke, she pointed at the assistant, her gaze full of accusation.
The assistant’s face instantly turned pale. She lowered her head, clutching the hem of her clothes tightly, filled with self-blame and frustration.
She never thought her first attempt would end like this.
Just when the assistant felt overwhelming despair, Elder Hou the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner came over, gently patted her shoulder, and comforted her:
"Child, don’t take it to heart. Experiments are not without failures. This isn’t only your responsibility; I am willing to bear it with you. Let’s find the cause, maybe next time we’ll succeed."
Elder Hou’s voice was warm and firm, like a ray of sunshine, illuminating the gloom in the assistant’s heart.
The assistant looked up, tears shimmering in her eyes, gratefully looking at Elder Hou, and nodded vigorously.
...
"Who is responsible?"
At this moment!
Elder Liu walked steadily into the laboratory.
His arrival immediately changed the atmosphere subtly; everyone’s attention turned to this respected elder in the Special Agent Bureau.
Wu Dan, like finding an outlet, immediately ran to Elder Liu, adding fuel to her complaint:
"Teacher Liu, you’re finally here! Look at them, insisting on using that absurd Lin Lang’s method for alchemy, wasting a heap of herbs and failing on the first go! This is just a farce!"
As she spoke, she pointed toward the assistant, full of dissatisfaction and accusation.
After listening, Teacher Liu remained calm. He didn’t immediately respond to Wu Dan; instead, he walked over to the assistant, gently patted her shoulder, and said warmly:
"Assistant, you did well. Alchemy isn’t something accomplished in one go; no one can guarantee success on the first try. Let’s try again!"
Wu Dan was anxious at this, stepping forward to block him:
"No! Teacher Liu, this method is unreliable, and continuing will not only waste resources but also delay our research progress!"
Elder Liu’s expression slightly tensed, his gaze becoming serious, he looked at Wu Dan and earnestly said:
"Wu, it’s true you’re an outstanding medical genius and have performed excellently in professional domains. But in the domain of Alchemy, like us, you are just an explorer!"
"You can’t be too arrogant. Now, this Elixir Department is under my leadership. Everyone is here to refine better elixirs, and trying one more time gives us one more hope."
Having said this, Elder Liu ignored Wu Dan’s objections and turned to direct the others:
"Continue the alchemy! Everyone, don’t be discouraged; follow Mr. Lin’s method, let’s try again!"
"Yes!"
This time!
Elder Liu personally took charge.
He stood in front of the Alchemy Furnace, focused, skillfully controlling the Pill Fire’s temperature.
Unlike the previous meticulous operation, he appeared very casual when adding herbs—
Neither weighing them nor following a conventional sequence.