Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

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Ling Xiao felt a sudden dizziness, and countless images flashed through his mind like a revolving lantern.

As his consciousness gradually returned, he found himself in an unfamiliar environment, surrounded by a faint medicinal fragrance, and the ancient architectural style exuded a mysterious and solemn atmosphere.

He tried hard to recall what had happened before. He was originally just an ordinary office worker, living a routine life from nine to five every day in this fast-paced modern society.

Working overtime and staying up late is commonplace for him, and he is often exhausted in order to complete projects. However, just last night, on his way home from working overtime, he was unexpectedly hit by a speeding car and lost consciousness.

Could it be that I've actually time-traveled?

The thought flashed through his mind and struck him as somewhat absurd.

Just as Ling Xiao was feeling confused, a mechanical voice suddenly rang in his mind: "The proficiency system has been bound. The host can improve the proficiency of various skills through continuous cultivation, alchemy and other activities, thereby enhancing his own strength."

Upon hearing this voice, Ling Xiao was startled. Could it be that he had really transmigrated to another world and gained a cheat ability, just like in the novels?

He tried to calm his excited emotions and began to carefully experience this so-called system.

He tried asking the system some questions in his mind, such as how to check his proficiency and how to improve it, but the system just answered his questions according to a fixed procedure and did not interact much.

However, Ling Xiao was already very satisfied, knowing that this might be his chance to rise in this world.

At that moment, the door was pushed open, and a middle-aged man dressed in a blue robe walked in.

Seeing Ling Xiao wake up, he showed a hint of concern on his face: "Ling Xiao, you're finally awake. Why did you suddenly faint in your room during your seclusion? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

Looking at the unfamiliar yet somewhat familiar man before him, Ling Xiao guessed from his words that he must be his master in this world.

Ling Xiao struggled to sit up and said respectfully, "Master, I'm fine. I was just a little distracted while cultivating earlier, which made you worry."

The middle-aged man nodded and said, "In that case, you should rest well. Tomorrow, come with me to the sect's pill pavilion. With your current cultivation level, you should learn some alchemy techniques."

After saying that, he turned and left the room. Ling Xiao lay on the bed, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

He had transmigrated into an alchemy sect and become a disciple. Now, he had awakened a proficiency system, which might be his new starting point in this world.

He began to recall the fantasy novels he had read before, trying to find some clues about surviving and thriving in this world.

He knew he was a completely new being in this world, without any background or support. Only by diligently cultivating and improving his strength could he gain a foothold in this dog-eat-dog world. And this proficiency system might just be his greatest advantage.

He can rapidly improve his strength and surpass others through continuous cultivation and alchemy.

Ling Xiao began to carefully sense the condition within his body. He discovered that his body seemed different from before, with a warm current slowly flowing through it. This must be the spiritual energy of this world.

He tried to circulate this spiritual energy and began simple cultivation according to the cultivation methods he had seen in novels.

As spiritual energy circulated within his body, Ling Xiao felt his mental state gradually improve, and his body became much lighter.

He was secretly delighted, knowing that he had successfully taken his first step in cultivating in this world. Early the next morning, Ling Xiao followed his master to the Pill Pavilion.

The Dan Pavilion is located in the back mountain of the sect, surrounded by dense forests, making it a very quiet place.

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The doors of the Pill Pavilion were tightly shut. His master stepped forward and gently pushed them open. A rich aroma of herbs wafted out, and Ling Xiao felt refreshed, as if he were in a world filled with the fragrance of herbs.

The interior of the Pill Pavilion was spacious and filled with all sorts of medicinal materials and alchemy tools, a dazzling array that left Ling Xiao overwhelmed.

The master led Ling Xiao to an old man and respectfully said, "Ling Xiao, this is Elder Mo of the Pill Pavilion. From today onwards, you will learn the art of alchemy from Elder Mo."

Elder Mo sized up Ling Xiao and nodded slightly, saying, "In that case, you should start by learning the most basic alchemy theory."

In the days that followed, Ling Xiao immersed himself in studying alchemy every day.

Elder Mo first explained to him the characteristics, effects, and combinations of various medicinal materials.

With his photographic memory, Ling Xiao quickly mastered a vast amount of alchemy theory. He remembered Elder Mo saying, "In the art of alchemy, materials are the foundation, heat control is key, and mind is fundamental. Only by perfectly combining these three can high-quality pills be refined."

These words were deeply imprinted in Ling Xiao's heart, becoming his guiding principle in alchemy. After mastering the theoretical knowledge, Ling Xiao began to try refining some low-level pills.

On his first attempt at alchemy, he carefully placed the various ingredients into the furnace in order, then circulated his spiritual energy to control the temperature of the furnace fire.

However, when he opened the alchemy furnace with great anticipation, he found that all the pills inside had turned to ashes. Ling Xiao couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but he did not give up.

The system's voice rang in his mind: "Alchemy failed, proficiency +1."

Ling Xiao was overjoyed; it turned out that failure could also lead to proficiency. He carefully recalled the process of refining the pills and discovered that he had made some mistakes in controlling the furnace temperature.

In the novel, controlling the heat is crucial in alchemy; even the slightest mistake can lead to failure. He readjusted his mindset and began his second attempt.

This time, he was even more careful in controlling the temperature of the furnace, constantly monitoring the changes within it. As time passed, a faint medicinal fragrance emanated from the furnace.

Ling Xiao was overjoyed, knowing that there must have been some progress in this alchemy.

When he opened the alchemy furnace again, he indeed saw several dull-colored pills. Although the quality of these pills was not high, Ling Xiao was already very happy, after all, this was the first time he had successfully refined pills.

The system prompted again: "Alchemy successful, proficiency +5."

Seeing his proficiency increase, Ling Xiao became even more determined to continue on the path of alchemy. In the days that followed, Ling Xiao constantly experimented with alchemy, learning from each failure and improving his skills with each success.

His alchemy skills were also gradually improving, and the quality of the pills he refined was getting higher and higher. Elder Mo's eyes flashed with surprise when he saw Ling Xiao's progress.

He never expected that Ling Xiao, this new disciple, would master the skills of alchemy and produce pills in such a short time.

He said to Ling Xiao, "Ling Xiao, you have great talent. Keep up the good work, and you will surely achieve something in the art of alchemy in the future."

Hearing Elder Mo's praise, Ling Xiao became even more determined to achieve his goal.

Besides alchemy, Ling Xiao didn't slack off on his cultivation. He knew that in this world, strength was the most important thing. He would set aside time each day to cultivate, constantly improving his cultivation level.

With the help of the proficiency system, his cultivation speed is much faster than others. Whenever he learns a new technique or martial art, as long as he practices continuously, his proficiency will increase accordingly, thus allowing his strength to grow rapidly.

Ling Xiao's performance within the sect became increasingly outstanding, attracting the attention of many disciples. One day, while cultivating in the back mountains of the sect, Ling Xiao accidentally discovered a hidden cave.

Filled with curiosity, he entered the cave and discovered a lingzhi mushroom inside that emitted a faint glow. This lingzhi mushroom was crystal clear and exuded a powerful spiritual energy.

Ling Xiao was overjoyed. He knew this was an extremely precious thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum, which would be of great help to alchemy and cultivation. He carefully picked the Ganoderma lucidum and put it into his storage ring.

Back at his residence, Ling Xiao couldn't wait to begin studying the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum.

He consulted numerous ancient texts and discovered that this Ganoderma lucidum could be used to refine a high-grade elixir called "Ganoderma lucidum Nourishing Essence Pill," which could greatly enhance a cultivator's cultivation level.

Ling Xiao immediately began preparing the other materials needed to refine the Lingzhi Nourishing Essence Pill. After some twists and turns, he finally collected all the materials.

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During the alchemy process, Ling Xiao concentrated fully, continuously pouring the spiritual energy within his body into the furnace.

As time passed, a rich medicinal fragrance emanated from the alchemy furnace. Ling Xiao was overjoyed, knowing that the elixir was nearing completion.

Suddenly, a rumbling sound came from the furnace, and a pill emitting golden light flew out of the furnace. Ling Xiao reacted quickly and caught the pill.

The Lingzhi Nourishing Essence Pill was warm to the touch, and Ling Xiao could feel the powerful energy contained within it. Without hesitation, he swallowed the pill, and instantly, a powerful medicinal force erupted within his body.

Ling Xiao immediately sat cross-legged and began to circulate his internal energy, refining the medicinal power. As the medicinal power was continuously refined, Ling Xiao's cultivation level steadily improved.

After he had completely refined the medicinal power of the Lingzhi Nourishing Pill, he was pleasantly surprised to find that he had actually broken through a minor realm.

This extraordinary encounter greatly enhanced Ling Xiao's strength and strengthened his resolve to cultivate diligently within the sect and elevate his status.

He understood that in this dog-eat-dog world, only by possessing great strength could he protect himself and explore a wider world.

During his time at the sect, Ling Xiao not only diligently cultivated and refined pills, but also made many like-minded friends. They exchanged cultivation insights, discussed pill refining techniques, and progressed together.

Ling Xiao gradually found a sense of belonging in this world, and he began to enjoy this life full of challenges and opportunities.

He often thinks of his family and friends in modern society, wondering how they are doing now. He knows he may never be able to return to his original world, but he is not discouraged by this.

In this new world, he has new goals and pursuits. He wants to become a powerful alchemist through his own efforts and explore the mysteries of this world.

As time went on, Ling Xiao's reputation within the sect grew.

His alchemy skills have reached a very high level, enabling him to refine many high-grade pills. His cultivation level is also constantly improving, making him one of the best among the younger generation of disciples in the sect.

The elders of the sect also praised Ling Xiao highly, considering him a rare genius.

Ling Xiao was not complacent because of this; he knew he still had much to learn and improve. He continued to cultivate diligently, constantly enhancing his strength in preparation for the upcoming sect competition.

He knew that achieving good results in the sect competition would not only bring him more resources and rewards, but also enhance his status within the sect.

Ling Xiao was determined to make a name for himself in the competition and let everyone see his strength.

In the time leading up to the competition, Ling Xiao worked even harder at cultivation and alchemy.

He spent a lot of time in the training ground every day, constantly practicing martial arts and techniques. His clothes were soaked with sweat, but he never complained.

In alchemy, Ling Xiao is constantly trying new formulas and refining methods. He hopes to refine higher-grade pills and showcase his alchemy talent in the competition.

His efforts paid off; with the help of the proficiency system, his alchemy skills improved rapidly.

Ling Xiao knew he had made full preparations for the upcoming competition, and he looked forward to achieving excellent results to lay a solid foundation for his development in this world.

After successfully refining a low-level healing pill, Ling Xiao was not satisfied. He knew this was only the beginning of his alchemy journey. Under Elder Mo's guidance, he continued to delve deeper into the various techniques and methods of alchemy.

Elder Mo was an experienced alchemist, and he had very high standards for Ling Xiao.

Every day, Ling Xiao would arrive at the Pill Pavilion early to learn the theoretical knowledge of alchemy from Elder Mo, and then practice it.

From the collection and processing of medicinal materials to the formulation of prescriptions and the control of heat, Lingxiao had to practice each step repeatedly until he mastered it.

Ling Xiao was well aware of his advantage in this world: the proficiency system. Every practice session, whether successful or not, would increase his proficiency.

Through continuous experimentation, he gradually discovered some alchemy methods that suited him.

Once, Elder Mo gave Ling Xiao a task: to refine a pill called "Mind-Clearing and Spirit-Concentrating Pill." This pill was very important for cultivators, as it could help them maintain a calm mind and improve their cultivation efficiency.

(End of this chapter)