I, Lord of Prayer
Chapter 31 Poverty Makes People Cautious
When the two-hour basic alchemy course ended, Zhou Chen's notebook was filled with notes. (Google search reading)
In the noisy classroom, he seemed to block out all the noise, staring intently at his notes, starting from the first page, immersing himself in recalling the entire lesson.
Before he knew it, everyone in the classroom had left, leaving him sitting there alone, staring blankly at his notebook.
Half an hour later, with a snap, he closed his notebook, having completed the review and understanding of the knowledge, a confident smile appearing on his face.
"Okay, I understand!"
·
·
boom!
In the laboratory, a violent explosion erupted from the lab bench, flames shooting several meters high, almost reaching the roof. Amidst the ear-piercing burning sounds, Zhou Chen hurriedly grabbed a rag and haphazardly patted the flames.
After finally managing to extinguish the flames, Zhou Chen, covered in soot and dirt, slumped into a chair, utterly dejected, and sighed repeatedly.
"I don't know anything!"
"Why is alchemy so difficult...?"
He had previously taught himself some knowledge, and had just taken a basic course. He thought he was ready to put it into practice and wanted to create a flashbang to play with. However, he overestimated his abilities and underestimated the difficulty of alchemy.
There's no way around it, alchemy is just too easy to break.
It will explode if there's even a little too much or too little food, if the temperature is even a little too high or too low, if the heating is uneven, if the cooking time is too early or too late, or it will just explode suddenly for no apparent reason...
This was done in a laboratory using professional equipment. If you tried to do it manually in combat, you'd probably blow yourself up before the enemy even got killed.
Looking at the charred tabletop and the numerous pieces of equipment, Zhou Chen let out another long sigh. Fortunately, these were all made of special materials designed for beginners and wouldn't break easily; otherwise, he would have had to pay compensation.
He wanted to learn alchemy for two main reasons.
The reason for this long-term success is that alchemists can make money. As long as you can become a registered alchemist, you can live a life free from financial worries. Although the future is still a long way off, or even if there is no future at all, it is never a bad thing to make a plan.
The short-term reason is that he needs to improve his combat abilities and master more techniques.
Without spending real money to buy equipment, alchemy is undoubtedly the best choice.
You don't need to become a formal alchemist; as long as you can learn to make flashbangs or low-end bombs by hand, your combat power will skyrocket.
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Before gaining a deep understanding of alchemy, Zhou Chen wondered how to do it by hand. He knew that many alchemical operations were extremely complex and could only be carried out in a laboratory. Even the simplest ones required tools.
Through his studies, he learned that to achieve hand alchemy, one must implant an alchemy matrix called the "Transformation Matrix" deep within one's soul.
As one of the most commonly used alchemy matrices in the field of alchemy, the transformation matrix can transform the source matter within the ascendant's body into various elements, or extract existing elements for alchemy.
Of course, to use the transformation matrix, one must have a very precise level of skill; otherwise, a mistake could trigger a violent alchemical reaction, resulting in an explosion.
If someone like him, who doesn't even have a smattering of skill, were to have a conversion matrix implanted, he would be the first one to fail miserably.
The Alchemy Association has strict regulations in this regard, and has even set up an assessment - only those who can successfully refine "Alloy No. 3" using the "trial version of the conversion matrix" without the aid of any high-precision instruments can go to the Alchemy Association branches in various places to implant the official version of the conversion matrix.
The so-called "trial version of the conversion matrix" has the same effect as the real conversion matrix, but it is a one-time use item. It can only be used to perform hand alchemy once. Regardless of whether it is successful or not, it will be destroyed after use. It is usually used by alchemists for hand-rubbing practice.
Because of its widespread availability, the price is also very affordable. A trial version of the conversion matrix only costs 10,000 yuan, but it must undergo strict review before it can be purchased.
Alloy No. 3 is a stable alloy that contains almost all metallic elements and has been regarded as the basic threshold of alchemy since its inception.
If someone can skillfully create "Alloy No. 3", it means they have reached the required level of knowledge and control, and only then can they be considered to have officially entered the world of alchemy.
Zhou Chen is far from that level. He can't even figure out how to use the instruments in the laboratory, let alone rub them by hand.
Moreover, his current target is not "Alloy No. 3", but the simplest flashbang.
After resting for a few minutes, Zhou Chen got up and resumed his work.
After 29 failed experiments, he went from being full of confidence to being numb, and even began to be interested in failure.
Since we're going to explode anyway, we might as well blow it up to the fullest extent.
Let me see what will cause the explosion next time, and how badly it will turn into something...
boom!
A few minutes later, another explosion was heard in the laboratory.
"That's enough, buddy! It's 3 a.m., the lab should be closing!"
The staff on duty rushed over upon hearing the noise and said irritably, "Brother, you've blown it up thirty times already. Can't you be more careful? The lab is about to close. Come back during the day."
"Cough cough cough... Okay, okay, I'll be going now."
Zhou Chen coughed and fanned out the black smoke, hurriedly extinguishing the flames. Then he packed his things and left the laboratory before locking the door.
And so he began a strict and disciplined life.
From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., all of that time was spent learning practical combat techniques.
From 8 PM to 3 AM, I would use the time to study alchemy.
I returned to my dorm around 3 a.m. and meditated until 8 a.m.
They get beaten up during the day and bombed at night.
You also need to take time to go to the forum to find posts and become a hero to collect wish points, accumulating them little by little.
Life can be described as colorful and diverse.
Seemingly knowing that Zhou Chen was preparing for an undercover mission, Jiang Che didn't force him to do anything. Instead, he applied for several free "trial version conversion matrices" for him, which moved Zhou Chen to tears.
What makes a good leader? What makes a good boss? What does it mean to see the true character in the details? This is it!
Even though he's simply being treated like a tool, at least he's getting good treatment!
Day three.
After countless failures, Zhou Chen finally succeeded in creating a simplified version of the flashbang.
Once he succeeded, he continued practicing until he got the hang of it, eventually stabilizing his success rate at 100% and becoming skilled at making simple flashbangs using the equipment.
So he started trying to rub it by hand.
Then, as expected, an explosion occurred.
After failing to rub the dough by hand several times, Zhou Chen chickened out and didn't dare to try again, constantly reviewing and reflecting on his experience in his mind.
Because each time he hand-makes a product, he has to consume one "trial version conversion matrix". Once he runs out of the few products Jiang Che sent him, he will have to buy them himself.
The thought of spending 10,000 yuan on a single use made his heart bleed.
He's failed hundreds of times in the last few days, and hand-rolling is even harder; if he fails hundreds of times like that, it'll be a loss of millions...
Who can stand this!
We must be extremely careful, extremely cautious, and extremely prudent.
Poverty makes people cautious.
()
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In the noisy classroom, he seemed to block out all the noise, staring intently at his notes, starting from the first page, immersing himself in recalling the entire lesson.
Before he knew it, everyone in the classroom had left, leaving him sitting there alone, staring blankly at his notebook.
Half an hour later, with a snap, he closed his notebook, having completed the review and understanding of the knowledge, a confident smile appearing on his face.
"Okay, I understand!"
·
·
boom!
In the laboratory, a violent explosion erupted from the lab bench, flames shooting several meters high, almost reaching the roof. Amidst the ear-piercing burning sounds, Zhou Chen hurriedly grabbed a rag and haphazardly patted the flames.
After finally managing to extinguish the flames, Zhou Chen, covered in soot and dirt, slumped into a chair, utterly dejected, and sighed repeatedly.
"I don't know anything!"
"Why is alchemy so difficult...?"
He had previously taught himself some knowledge, and had just taken a basic course. He thought he was ready to put it into practice and wanted to create a flashbang to play with. However, he overestimated his abilities and underestimated the difficulty of alchemy.
There's no way around it, alchemy is just too easy to break.
It will explode if there's even a little too much or too little food, if the temperature is even a little too high or too low, if the heating is uneven, if the cooking time is too early or too late, or it will just explode suddenly for no apparent reason...
This was done in a laboratory using professional equipment. If you tried to do it manually in combat, you'd probably blow yourself up before the enemy even got killed.
Looking at the charred tabletop and the numerous pieces of equipment, Zhou Chen let out another long sigh. Fortunately, these were all made of special materials designed for beginners and wouldn't break easily; otherwise, he would have had to pay compensation.
He wanted to learn alchemy for two main reasons.
The reason for this long-term success is that alchemists can make money. As long as you can become a registered alchemist, you can live a life free from financial worries. Although the future is still a long way off, or even if there is no future at all, it is never a bad thing to make a plan.
The short-term reason is that he needs to improve his combat abilities and master more techniques.
Without spending real money to buy equipment, alchemy is undoubtedly the best choice.
You don't need to become a formal alchemist; as long as you can learn to make flashbangs or low-end bombs by hand, your combat power will skyrocket.
[Remember the fastest online novel website: 101kj.tw]
Before gaining a deep understanding of alchemy, Zhou Chen wondered how to do it by hand. He knew that many alchemical operations were extremely complex and could only be carried out in a laboratory. Even the simplest ones required tools.
Through his studies, he learned that to achieve hand alchemy, one must implant an alchemy matrix called the "Transformation Matrix" deep within one's soul.
As one of the most commonly used alchemy matrices in the field of alchemy, the transformation matrix can transform the source matter within the ascendant's body into various elements, or extract existing elements for alchemy.
Of course, to use the transformation matrix, one must have a very precise level of skill; otherwise, a mistake could trigger a violent alchemical reaction, resulting in an explosion.
If someone like him, who doesn't even have a smattering of skill, were to have a conversion matrix implanted, he would be the first one to fail miserably.
The Alchemy Association has strict regulations in this regard, and has even set up an assessment - only those who can successfully refine "Alloy No. 3" using the "trial version of the conversion matrix" without the aid of any high-precision instruments can go to the Alchemy Association branches in various places to implant the official version of the conversion matrix.
The so-called "trial version of the conversion matrix" has the same effect as the real conversion matrix, but it is a one-time use item. It can only be used to perform hand alchemy once. Regardless of whether it is successful or not, it will be destroyed after use. It is usually used by alchemists for hand-rubbing practice.
Because of its widespread availability, the price is also very affordable. A trial version of the conversion matrix only costs 10,000 yuan, but it must undergo strict review before it can be purchased.
Alloy No. 3 is a stable alloy that contains almost all metallic elements and has been regarded as the basic threshold of alchemy since its inception.
If someone can skillfully create "Alloy No. 3", it means they have reached the required level of knowledge and control, and only then can they be considered to have officially entered the world of alchemy.
Zhou Chen is far from that level. He can't even figure out how to use the instruments in the laboratory, let alone rub them by hand.
Moreover, his current target is not "Alloy No. 3", but the simplest flashbang.
After resting for a few minutes, Zhou Chen got up and resumed his work.
After 29 failed experiments, he went from being full of confidence to being numb, and even began to be interested in failure.
Since we're going to explode anyway, we might as well blow it up to the fullest extent.
Let me see what will cause the explosion next time, and how badly it will turn into something...
boom!
A few minutes later, another explosion was heard in the laboratory.
"That's enough, buddy! It's 3 a.m., the lab should be closing!"
The staff on duty rushed over upon hearing the noise and said irritably, "Brother, you've blown it up thirty times already. Can't you be more careful? The lab is about to close. Come back during the day."
"Cough cough cough... Okay, okay, I'll be going now."
Zhou Chen coughed and fanned out the black smoke, hurriedly extinguishing the flames. Then he packed his things and left the laboratory before locking the door.
And so he began a strict and disciplined life.
From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., all of that time was spent learning practical combat techniques.
From 8 PM to 3 AM, I would use the time to study alchemy.
I returned to my dorm around 3 a.m. and meditated until 8 a.m.
They get beaten up during the day and bombed at night.
You also need to take time to go to the forum to find posts and become a hero to collect wish points, accumulating them little by little.
Life can be described as colorful and diverse.
Seemingly knowing that Zhou Chen was preparing for an undercover mission, Jiang Che didn't force him to do anything. Instead, he applied for several free "trial version conversion matrices" for him, which moved Zhou Chen to tears.
What makes a good leader? What makes a good boss? What does it mean to see the true character in the details? This is it!
Even though he's simply being treated like a tool, at least he's getting good treatment!
Day three.
After countless failures, Zhou Chen finally succeeded in creating a simplified version of the flashbang.
Once he succeeded, he continued practicing until he got the hang of it, eventually stabilizing his success rate at 100% and becoming skilled at making simple flashbangs using the equipment.
So he started trying to rub it by hand.
Then, as expected, an explosion occurred.
After failing to rub the dough by hand several times, Zhou Chen chickened out and didn't dare to try again, constantly reviewing and reflecting on his experience in his mind.
Because each time he hand-makes a product, he has to consume one "trial version conversion matrix". Once he runs out of the few products Jiang Che sent him, he will have to buy them himself.
The thought of spending 10,000 yuan on a single use made his heart bleed.
He's failed hundreds of times in the last few days, and hand-rolling is even harder; if he fails hundreds of times like that, it'll be a loss of millions...
Who can stand this!
We must be extremely careful, extremely cautious, and extremely prudent.
Poverty makes people cautious.
()
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