From Prisoner to Si Chen..

Chapter 377 Recipe
"Indeed...it's amazing."

Gillan sighed softly.

He originally thought that Flamel was just an ordinary noble girl, who, although slightly talented, would have limited future achievements.

Unexpectedly, Flamel not only became a legendary alchemist, but also eventually ascended to become one of the transmuters under the command of the "Lady of the Silver Bottle".

She... Since He has already ascended to the sixth level, which is the limit of the mortal world, His life span must be very long. Maybe He has not died yet and has lived until today.

"The setting of The Silver Bottle is in 1139, nearly 800 years ago."

Pala seemed to see what Jilan was thinking and sighed.

"A 6th-level 'Power'-class Kyushu has a natural lifespan of only 300 years, but once they ascend, their lifespan will undergo a qualitative change. A 7th-level 'Mercy'-class Transmuter has a lifespan of a full 1000 years!"

"Ms. Flamel Nicola is still alive in this world, a living legend... but hundreds of years have passed since her ascension, and no rumors or stories about her have been heard since then."

"I see." Jilan took a deep breath.

He suddenly thought of something and asked Pala:
"Teacher, since you know the story of "The Silver Bottle", have you also watched this film?"

"Of course." Pala nodded with a smile. "I have always wanted to discuss knowledge with the great alchemists in history, and The Silver Bottle fulfills my wish."

"I have watched this real film many times. I have discussed many ideas and knowledge about alchemy with Mrs. McCullagh. I have also communicated with Mr. Hermes and Mr. Borol."

Ji Lan raised his eyebrows.

After hearing what the teacher said, he understood.

Although Para Celsus was born later than the other three and did not belong to the same era, he was also the ceiling of alchemists of his time... No, that's not accurate either.

He is perhaps still considered one of the greatest alchemists the world has ever seen.

Therefore, in the film, Mr. Pala mostly interacted with the three people not as an apprentice, but as a friend, communicating with them on an equal footing.

Gillan found it interesting just thinking about it.

Legendary alchemists from different eras communicated across generations through a film...

"I have to thank Madam McCulla for this, because it was under her influence that I was able to study the 'decomposition and reconstruction technique' that I am best at, step by step to where I am today."

Paradao.

He gave a confident smile.

“It may sound a bit arrogant to say this, but I think there are few people in modern times or in the past who can surpass me in this respect.”

Gillan nodded.

He did not doubt what the teacher said.

Recalling the few times Pala attacked, he always released a very fast scarlet lightning, which instantly disintegrated the target and turned it into dust, and then gathered it in the palm of his hand and reconstructed it into a lifeless "micro-model toy".

With his current level of alchemy, Gilan couldn't figure out how he did it.

"I have many unique understandings of 'decomposition and reconstruction', which I will also teach you."

Parra laughed.

Jilan's expression became serious and he said:
"I will study hard, teacher."

"Yeah." Pala nodded.

Taking this opportunity, Gilan took out a piece of parchment, stacked another small book on it, and handed it to Pala.

"Teacher, this is an alchemical medicine formula that I traded with 'Baron Opal' before. It is called 'Lava Balm' and has the effect of assisting in spiritual practice."

"Let me see." Pala took the parchment and glanced at it. "Lava Balm is quite effective on the Jiushi. It's great that you can get this formula in exchange."

Then, when he picked up the small book and flipped through it, he couldn't help but let out a light exclamation.

Pala raised his eyes, looked at Jilan in surprise, and asked:

"Do you plan to improve this recipe?"

"Yes, teacher." Gilan nodded and explained, "The lava balm is not effective enough for me, so I plan to try to improve it."

"Although you are compatible with spirituality, I remember that one of your zodiac signs is fire. Why is it not effective for you?"

Pala frowned slightly.

"This formula is already perfect. It's hard to improve it by making unauthorized changes. Even if a few ingredients are replaced, it can only make the efficacy slightly better, but it will cost several times more, which is not cost-effective."

Jilan thought about it and confessed to the teacher:
"My compatible spirituality... exceeds the limits of Lava Balm."

"Huh?!" Pala's brows frowned even deeper.

The white-haired old gentleman fell silent, and looked at the blond young man carefully. After a while, he slowly spoke:
"How many zodiac signs are you compatible with?"

"All of it." Gilan took a deep breath.

"All..." Pala's pupils shrank. "You are compatible with all four elements of the universe?!"

"Yes, teacher."

"This...this really caught my eye!"

Pala looked at Gillan's expression, which didn't seem to be joking, and couldn't help showing a look of surprise.

"Your high talent can no longer explain this. Logically speaking, such a perfect spirit cannot exist in the mortal world...except for the original Si Chen, Omer."

As he spoke, he pondered again.

After a long while, Pala said in a deep voice:

"You have your secrets, and I won't ask about them. But you must not tell anyone else about this, or it will easily lead to unnecessary trouble. Do you understand?"

"I know, teacher." Jilan nodded.

"Yeah." Pala smiled with relief.

By telling him this secret, Jilan was indirectly expressing her trust in him.

Pala was happy and would not let down the trust, so he opened the notebook, pointed to the words on it, and said:

"Your ideas can be realized in theory, but they are limited to theory. There are several key techniques and materials that cannot achieve the effect you want in practice."

"Teacher, you mean that the 'Lava Balm' formula can no longer be improved?"

Gillan said disappointedly.

Pala laughed twice and shook his head:

"No. It is indeed difficult to improve on the original basis, but if we expand it into an alchemical potion that is compatible with the four cosmic elements, it is actually possible."

"Lava balm is different from the wick potion. The former not only requires one to attract cosmic elements on a large scale, but also to purify them so that they can be absorbed by the spirit of the long-lived one without destroying its integrity."

Pala elaborated to Gilan.

"With this additional function, the difficulty of refining alchemical medicine will increase by several levels. This is also its value."

"Expanding the compatibility of elements is much simpler than improving on the original basis. We only need to replace two of the materials and change the method in the refining process, and there is a high probability that it will succeed."

"Teacher, which two ingredients?" Jilan asked humbly.

"'Frozen Earth Bugs' and 'Rock Honey'." Pala explained patiently. "The purpose of these two materials is to neutralize the repulsion between the fire element and the earth element, making the medicinal effect easier to absorb."

"After removing these two materials, adding the specially processed 'Euphrasia' and 'Kraken Egg', it can be more compatible with the wind element and the water element, and finally achieve the effect you want."

The two materials that Pala mentioned were learned by Gillan in "The Silver Bottle" when he was an apprentice studying mysticism with Mrs. McCullagh. Their origin does not exist in the mortal world, but in the land of God deep in the dream sea.

"Teacher, can these two materials be bought in 'Midnight Rose'?"

Gillan asked.

Pala shook her head.

"You can only come across them occasionally. After all, these two materials are not widely applicable and have a time limit, so the members of Night Rose will not hoard them."

"I suggest you go to the God's Land in person to find and collect them. This is much more efficient than waiting."

"It's just right. I can also take this opportunity to try to leave a 'footprint' deep in the 'lower layer' and prepare for the promotion to level 5 in advance."

"'Footprints'...?" Gilan was puzzled.

Parra nodded.

He explained to the students:
"In 'Path of the Fire Sword', promotion from rank 4 to rank 5 requires meeting three conditions."

"First, spirituality is improved again until it is compatible with the essence. Second, it is to touch the fifth-order essence of one's own path. This process can be accelerated through secret teachings. Third, it is to leave a 'footprint' in the Land of Gods and deepen the connection between the 'Imprint of the Land of Gods' and oneself."

"The third point is particularly important. Generally speaking, the specific place where you leave your 'footprints' is located deep in the 'lower' area, and needs to be chosen according to your own spirituality."

Pala looked at the blond young man and said earnestly:

"For most people, it only takes one 'footprint' to pass through. But you are different. You need four 'footprints' because you are compatible with four cosmic elements... Only in this way can your promotion be smoother and there will not be any hidden dangers."

"That's why I told you not to slaughter the residents of Shenxiang wantonly... Not only will it attract the pursuit of the Patrol, but it will also greatly increase the difficulty of leaving your footprints."

"I see." Jilan said with a look of enlightenment. "Then, teacher, how can I leave a 'footprint'?"

"After you set foot in the God's Land, activate your own spirituality, and you will feel the God's Land calling you. Follow the guidance and find a specific area."

Pala said.

"Generally speaking, the cosmic elements corresponding to this specific area are very rich, but it is quite dangerous and can be considered a test. You only need to stay there for a certain period of time, and your 'footprints' will be left behind, thus deepening the connection with the 'Divine Homeland Imprint'."

"I understand, teacher." Jilan nodded.

"If there is nothing important, you can sleep here."

Pala said, raising her hand and pointing at the single sofa by the window in the office.

"If you encounter danger, I can still take care of you."

"Okay." Jilan did not refuse.

He stood up from his chair, sat on the single sofa by the window, found a comfortable position, lay down and closed his eyes.

Soon, he controlled his consciousness and sank.

It only takes a breath to fall asleep.

in the dark.

Gilan descended upon the island of the mind.

Before he opened his eyes, he could hear the sound of the waves and the sea breeze blowing towards his face, quite cool.

Jilan opened his eyes and walked to the beach, raising his hand to summon the "Spiritual Boat". The boat was emitting brilliant colorful light and looked extremely stable.

With his spiritual strength as a long-lived being, this ship would no longer become dim and on the verge of collapse like the second and third level ships after sailing for a period of time.

Bang.

Gillan leaped onto the boat.

Then he urged it to gradually move away from the shore.

With the "God's Homeland Mark" on his body, he has a mysterious connection with the God's Homeland. Based on this connection, Gilan can accurately know the exact location of the God's Homeland, without having to search for it in the vast ocean through trial and error and correction.

After sailing like this for a long time.

Gilan gradually approached the God's Homeland and entered the surrounding sea. The giant octopus sea monster began to emerge from afar, with eyes of all sizes all over its body, staring at him with ill intentions.

'The name of this sea monster is "Kraken".'

He looked at the sea monsters calmly and thought to himself.

'One of the ingredients needed for the improved formula, the "Kraken Eggs", is actually the eyeballs that grow out of their bodies... When these eyeballs grow to a certain size, they will separate from the main body and form another small individual, turning into another "Kraken" sea monster again.'

Gillan recalled the occult knowledge he had learned from Mrs. McCalla and pondered over a countermeasure.

During the more than half year of his apprenticeship, he worked very hard and filled in all his previous gaps in knowledge about the mysterious field.

This made it easier for him to handle things when he encountered them again.

'In fact, each of these tentacles of this sea monster contains a brain and a heart, and can be considered a separate entity.'

Jilan's body began to swell and grow taller, his hair turned red and grew, and with a shake of his hand, he took out the Staff of Laughter.

"No need to kill it completely, just cut off its tentacles. This will be much easier..."

Bang! !

He suddenly jumped up, flew low, and headed towards the giant octopus close to the sea surface.

The individual strength of this Kraken sea monster exceeds that of an average level 4 mysterious being, and there are a large number of them, about five or six.

As the sea was the opponent's advantageous home ground, Gilan had no intention of engaging in a head-on confrontation with them, so he stared closely at a sea monster on the right and regarded it as his target.

Originally, because of the "Mark of the Divine Land" on their bodies, these Kraken sea monsters would not actively attack Gilan, but as he gradually approached, these sea monsters became restless.

Wow! !
Finally, the sea monster on the far right couldn't bear it anymore. It raised seven or eight thick tentacles from under the sea, raised up waves, and lashed towards Jilan.

A whistling sound was heard, crushing the air.

Jilan controlled his body, flashed sideways at low altitude, and nimbly shuttled through the gaps between the tentacles.

At the same time, his arm muscles bulged and he swung the sword.

The mystery of "Gerald's Bleeding Sword" was fully demonstrated in his hands. The sword was ignited by the "green gunpowder" hidden inside the hilt, lighting up a high-temperature green light that distorted the air, and following the mysterious trajectory, it left behind a dark green hexagram sword wind.

shhhhh--

boom! ! !
Green sparks burst like brilliant fireworks, and the hissing sound of tearing was endless.

Jilan left a blurry afterimage, and the thick tentacles surrounding his body were instantly cut into dozens of pieces.

His figure circled in a graceful arc and returned, collecting all the broken tentacles into the dimensional space.

Then, amid the angry roar of the sea monster, it quickly retreated towards the boat. The other sea monsters raised their tentacles to attack, but they were a step too late, and Gilan slipped away.

Rumble!
The sea surface was in turmoil. The tentacles of the sea monsters danced and lashed wildly, stirring up layers of waves.

Jilan had already achieved his goal and urged the spiritual boat to sail quickly to the shore.

The series of actions were smooth and flowing, as if they had been rehearsed in his mind countless times.

Carefree and calm.

'got it……'

(End of this chapter)