Chapter 410: Chapter 26: Xin Formula
It seemed to notice Su Xiao’s gaze, and Bubu Wang curled up by the stove, lifted its head.
"Woof."
Bubu Wang ran happily to the treasure chest, grabbed the Purple Treasure Box with its mouth.
"Ahem~, you do it. I’ve been a bit unlucky lately."
Su Xiao brewed a cup of green tea. Since acquiring the Fate Redemption, he rarely opens chests directly. Though he doesn’t like to admit it, he is somewhat aware of his own luck.
He took a sip of the hot, strong tea and exhaled a breath of white mist.
The further northwest he goes, the colder the temperature gets. It’s estimated to be at least minus 20° now, and it will decrease further as he continues onwards.
Mustang didn’t manage to get the train tickets. It’s not that Mustang is incompetent, but the entire route to the northwest is under martial law, heavily monitored. It seems the homunculi are planning to attack the North.
The only way to go northwest is by train or on foot, driving is not possible. Su Xiao couldn’t think of a vehicle that could climb the snowy mountains.
Since taking the train wasn’t possible, he had to think of other ways; at most, it would just cause some delay. This task must not go wrong.
Just as Su Xiao was sipping his tea, a purple light shone on his face.
Su Xiao’s hand froze. That light is all too familiar, it’s a dazzling shine!
[You have obtained 12,000 Paradise coins.]
[You have obtained a Soul Crystal (Medium).]
[You have obtained the Philosopher’s Stone (Purple, authenticated).]
[You have obtained Envy’s Suffering.]
[Envy’s Suffering (Set 1/7)]
Origin: Fullmetal Alchemist
Quality: Purple
Category: Pants
Durability: 49~49
Equipment Requirements: Power 6, Agility 4, Intelligence 42
Equipment Effect 1: Envy (Active), can consume 10% of the maximum Mana Value to activate this effect, casting speed is increased by 20%, effect lasts for 7 minutes.
Note: Envy (Active) has a cooldown time of 5 hours.
Note: Envy (Active) cannot stack with similar effects.
Note: Envy (Active) cannot increase the casting speed of equipment-attached skills.
Rating: 150
Description: One of the Original Sin Suits, collecting all seven pieces will grant the Set Effect.
Set Effect 1: Original Sin (Passive), increases magic damage by 60%.
Set Effect 2: (Invisible)
Price: 37,900 Paradise coins
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Looking at the items in his hand, Su Xiao was stunned. What is with this Paradise coin + Soul Crystal (Medium) + Philosopher’s Stone (authenticated) + Original Sin Suit situation?
He glanced at Bubu Wang, whose dog face was also somewhat bewildered at the moment.
"Good job."
It’s undeniable that without using Fate Redemption, Bubu Wang has better luck than Su Xiao. However, when using Fate Redemption, that’s not necessarily the case.
The effect of Fate Redemption is extremely powerful. Sometimes Bubu Wang’s luck can be bad, but when Fate Redemption is used, Su Xiao has never been unlucky.
He already has two pieces of the Original Sin Suit, which are worth much more together than separately. If he could get another piece...
Su Xiao shook his head. The probability of that was too small; obtaining two was already beyond his expectations.
After opening the treasure chest, Su Xiao began manufacturing Alchemy Potion, while Bubu Wang lay nearby snoring.
He had four unverified Philosopher’s Stones in his hand, their combined energy power totaling 2000 points. The Alchemy Potion consumes more than Alchemy Bombs, requiring 20 energy and 40 Mana Value points per manufacture.
Su Xiao’s Mana Value had already fully recovered, a total of 959 points. At 40 points per use, he could manufacture 23 bottles of Low-Level Alchemy Secret Medicine.
Being in the Derivative World, he couldn’t deplete his Mana Value completely, so he could only make 20 bottles each time, leaving some Mana Value for emergencies.
He opened the skill list in Alchemy.
[Level Two of Alchemy: Alchemical Potion Study Lv.1 (Skill Level 319/10), requirements met for improvement, to improve, each time it will consume 500 Paradise coins and Skill Level accordingly.]
After hesitating for a moment, Su Xiao decided to improve.
[Alchemical Potion Study has been improved to Lv.2.]
[Alchemical Potion Study has been improved to Lv.3.]
[Alchemical Potion Study has been improved to Lv.4.]
[Alchemical Potion Study has been improved to Lv.5.]
[Alchemical Potion Study has been improved to Lv.6.]
[Due to the improvement in Alchemical Potion Study, you have unlocked the following recipes.]
[Unlocked: Intermediate Alchemy Potion Formula.]
[Unlocked: Forest Potion Formula.]
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With Alchemical Potion Study reaching Lv.6, two new recipes were unlocked.
Regarding the unlocking of new recipes in Alchemy, Su Xiao always found it a bit confusing. Sometimes improving one level would unlock a new recipe, and sometimes it took two or three levels, with no set pattern.
Try crafting a bottle of [Intermediate Alchemy Potion], he noticed the energy and Mana Value consumption significantly increased.
Light flickered, and a red potion about 10cm long appeared in his hand.
[Intermediate Alchemy Potion]
Origin: Fullmetal Alchemist
Quality: Green
Type: Healing item
Effect: Restores 25% Life Value when consumed.
Rating: 16
Description: A product of Alchemy, not authenticated by Reincarnation Paradise.
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The recovery amount of [Intermediate Alchemy Potion] increased somewhat, considered reasonable. If the level of Alchemical Potion Study continues to improve, Su Xiao could make ’Big Potion’.
After making a bottle of [Intermediate Alchemy Potion], Su Xiao tried another formula, [Forest Potion].
Just after starting to make [Forest Potion], Su Xiao realized something was wrong as his Mana Value and the energy of the Philosopher’s Stone both plummeted.
[Forest Potion in production, interrupting the process will count as a failed manufacture.]
The manufacturing process was longer than Su Xiao had expected, requiring him to stay fully focused.
After twenty minutes, the manufacturing concluded, and a thumb-sized crystal bottle appeared in his hand.
Rather than calling it a potion, Su Xiao felt it was more like a decoration.
[Forest Potion]
The overall appearance is a rhomboid crystal bottle, very small in size, filled with emerald liquid.
This little crystal bottle is almost sealed, with only a needle-sized hole at the top.
Anyone would know that this thing is definitely not for drinking.
[Forest Potion]
Origin: Fullmetal Alchemist
Quality: Green
Type: Consumable
Effect: Carrying it restores Stamina Value (Stamina Value as fatigue) gradually, with a refreshing effect.
Rating: 21
Description: Who says potions must be drunk? —Boken Sa. (Not authenticated by Reincarnation Paradise)
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Su Xiao curiously observed the potion in his hand, noting that the liquid in the crystal bottle was slowly evaporating, odorless and tasteless, yet it gave him a refreshed feeling, as if being in a vast forest.
[99% Forest Potion remaining, lasts for 120 hours.]
This potion was quite impressive; it not only gradually restored Stamina Value, but also uplifted the spirit.
Placing the [Forest Potion] in his pocket, Su Xiao continued manufacturing [Intermediate Alchemy Potions].
If sold, the price of a [Forest Potion] would be higher than that of an [Intermediate Alchemy Potion], but it was something he couldn’t sell.
[Forest Potion] is different from other potions, there is a cooldown period for its manufacture. After making one bottle, he had to wait five days to make another, just enough for his own use, so selling it wasn’t feasible.
After making several bottles of [Intermediate Alchemy Potion], Su Xiao’s Mana Value ran low, and he stopped manufacturing.