The Annihilator: Killer Of Gods

Chapter 199 Concocting The Master Antidote

The system identified all the herbs, so Karsha didn't need to rely on his own memories to recognize them. The system was particularly effective at identification.

It didn't take long for Karsha to find the remaining ingredients for the Serpentbane Antidote. He also located most of the ingredients for the Core Formation, Strengthening, Condensing, and Saturation pills.

He even found many ingredients for some of the mind-blowing pill recipes he had access to so far. Although he hadn't concocted those pills yet, he knew he would be able to once he obtained the heaven-grade pill flame.

If pills like the Bottleneck Ascension Pill, Elemental Awakening Pill, Physique Strengthening Pill, Pure Yin Essence Pill, and many others appeared in the Drono Kingdom, they would cause a huge sensation.

"No way, there's a Qilin Fruit Tree here." Karsha became emotional as he looked at the tree, with fifteen ripe fruits hanging from its branches. The key ingredient for the Constitution Awakening and Strengthening Pill was the Qilin Fruit.

He had already asked the system about the origin of this fruit, but all it said was that the fruit was nearly extinct.

This revelation shook Karsha slightly. He was alive now only because of June's sacrifice; she had given up half of her life force for him, leaving herself vulnerable. Although he was stunned to see her as healthy and beautiful as ever, he could tell she wasn't truly well.

Thankfully, the Princess Necklace had helped stabilize her condition, but by his calculations, the life force within the necklace would be depleted in two years. This meant he had only two years to find the last two ingredients.

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Of the two remaining ingredients, the Qilin Fruit was the hardest to obtain. Karsha was wealthy, but without the fruit available, he couldn't buy it—even if he had all the money in the world. Now, seeing an entire tree filled with Qilin Fruits, including fifteen ripe ones, Karsha couldn't help but feel emotional.

If a woman awakens her constitution before becoming a Great Sage, her future cultivation path will be smooth. This early awakening also makes her path more refined compared to those who awaken at the Great Sage stage. In fact, some never get the chance—even at the Great Sage stage, they may not awaken their constitution.

"I can finally concoct the Constitution Awakening Pill," Karsha said joyfully.

"Tsk, don't disgrace me, brat. Your thinking is too small; even without this fruit, you could have concocted the Constitution Awakening Pill. It appears you've been lazing about. Since you have this recipe, then the others are there."

"The others…" Karsha's mind began to churn, and within moments, five more recipes surfaced in his memory. "Wow, there are five more," he muttered.

"Qilin Fruit is extremely powerful. When used in alchemy, it enhances the quality and effectiveness of a pill. Using it for the Constitution Awakening Pill will guarantee a 100% awakening. This kind of effect is monstrous, so to use it only for that one pill irritates me."

"This disciple's thinking is shallow. Master, enlighten me," Karsha replied, though he was inwardly laughing. He hadn't fully explored his memories and hadn't realized there were five additional recipes. Even if he had, the final ingredient he needed was critical in all five, so he still wouldn't have been able to concoct the pill.

"Since I didn't leave much wealth for you, I'll give you this one piece of knowledge. You can discover the rest on your own. The Qilin Fruit isn't only for Constitution Awakening and Strengthening Pills; it's used in others, so pay attention.

"The Bloodline Awakening, Bloodline Strengthening, Bloodline Enhancing, Bloodline Nourishing, Bloodline Tempering, Physique Awakening, Strengthening, and Tempering Pills all require the Qilin Fruit as a key ingredient. Its primary effect is to amplify a pill's potency several times over, making it indispensable in alchemy.

"Take your time to find all the uses of the Qilin Fruit. As you unlock more memories, you'll gain further insight." Karsha's heart pounded. In his mind, he pictured a grand scene: himself reclining on a luxurious bed, surrounded by beauties.

It was well-known that anyone who awakens their constitution gains beauty beyond compare. If he could awaken the constitution of all his prospective Fairies, wouldn't he have a harem of breathtaking beauties?

"Hey, brat! What are you standing there fantasizing about? Hurry up and concoct the pill; I don't have much time." Karsha was snapped back to reality.

He moved away from the garden, sat down, and laid out the ingredients, including ten vials each containing a drop of venom.

"Not bad. At least you know how to make an impression," Master Rizz said, his tone full of amusement.

"Hey, old man, don't get jealous when you see my alchemy skills," Karsha replied.

He summoned his Lonely Cauldron, rubbing it for a few moments before igniting his Pill Flame. The spirit of Master Rizz appeared from the statue and stood beside him. "Go on, then," he said.

Karsha smiled and began heating the cauldron. His flame was stronger than before, thanks to the Flame Enhancing Art and his now-excellent affinity for the fire element. With his affinity elevated to the Excellent stage, his pill flame had grown more powerful than ever.

After ensuring the cauldron was heated to the required temperature, Karsha tossed in all the ingredients except the ten vials of venom. He would first extract the medicinal essence from the herbs and then add the venom during the purification phase.

"Use cross-cut circulation instead of forward circulation. This way, the quality will start rising from the beginning, even before purification," Master Rizz instructed. Karsha nodded, adjusting his flame control accordingly.

Following the advice, he began extracting the essence, and Master Rizz's spirit nodded approvingly, acknowledging Karsha's comprehension and skillful flame control.

There are various methods for extracting essence from herbs, with cross-cut circulation being one of the most advanced. Instead of extracting in a forward or backward motion, it cuts across the herb, drawing the essence toward the center. This technique is both efficient and preserves the herb's quality by preventing burn-off.

Ten minutes later, Karsha had extracted all the essence. Without hesitation, he added all ten vials of venom. These were the main ingredients, so adding them correctly was critical. However, Karsha was unbothered by potential mistakes—he had already mastered numerous refining techniques, enabling him to adapt easily if needed.

"Now, increase your flame, and as you extract the impurities, start condensing the pill. By condensing it now, you'll retain more medicinal essence, making it easier to refine the pill to a higher tier later," Master Rizz advised. Karsha nodded and intensified his flame.

As the pill began to condense, Karsha used the Zero Impurity Control Art to remove impurities, minimizing the depletion of medicinal essence. Master Rizz nodded approvingly once more; Karsha was indeed gifted and seemed to be handling the process with exceptional skill.

"Good disciple, as soon as the last impurity is removed, use the Halo Condensing Art to condense the pill immediately, then apply the Rizz Refining Art to refine the remaining medicinal essence." Karsha followed the instructions, and within twenty minutes, the final impurity was removed.

Without delay, he began condensing the pill. His speed was impressive, though still slower than when he worked with King Grade pills. It took him nearly an hour to complete the condensation.

As the pill condensed, a Tier 2 Earth Grade energy burst from the cauldron. Karsha smiled and began using the Rizz Refining Art to further refine the pill. Twenty minutes later, the pill emitted a Tier 3 energy, and its scent became more potent. Feeling thrilled, he carefully controlled his flame to refine the remaining essence.

Another twenty minutes passed, and the pill ascended to Tier 4. However, with his current flame strength, he couldn't refine the remaining essence any further. He tried, managing to enhance the pill's scent and slightly improve its quality, but couldn't push it to Tier 5.

"Not bad, not bad at all. If you keep learning and don't slack off, you won't only become the wealthiest alchemist but also the greatest, with a harem full of beauties. Don't stray from the path of alchemy," Master Rizz said approvingly.

"Don't worry, Master. I'm serious. The next time we meet, I'll be concocting Heaven-Grade pills and beyond," Karsha replied with resolve.

"Good. Make sure you maintain this place and replant instead of only taking." The spirit of Master Rizz faded away. Karsha sighed but remained silent. After a few minutes, he opened the lid of the cauldron, revealing a clean, yellow pill suspended inside.

Karsha smiled and placed the pill in a jade box he had purchased from the system. Then, he lay back and drifted into a deep sleep that lasted three whole days. When he woke up, he was surprised by how long he was asleep, but after consulting the system, he learned that the energy within the garden had a calming effect.

Since he hadn't rested in a while, his body finally gave in, allowing him to sleep for several days.

With only a day left before their return to Sunlight City, Karsha stood up and began identifying all the herbs. He planned to concoct a few more pills before leaving, and after another twenty hours of alchemy, he was ready to depart from the garden.

Now, with over fifteen ripe Qilin fruits, he could create any pills without worrying about their quality or effectiveness. However, his next step was to obtain a stronger Pill Flame. Satisfied that everything was in order, he exited the garden and reappeared in the room, where Xian and his family were waiting for him.