Chapter 30

Just when she and her husband had given up on the hope of their son regaining his cultivation talent, a sudden turn of events occurred. Due to the accumulated grudges with the young nobles of the imperial capital, their son was severely injured. Yun Lin then gave him a pill called "Three Transformations Return to Origin Pill." Perhaps the power of this pill acted as a catalyst for the accumulated medicinal power in his body for sixteen years, completely transforming his constitution and giving him a new lease on life. This pleasant surprise left Yun Lin and her husband overjoyed, and recently, all their conversations revolved around their son. The little one who had once caused his parents so much worry suddenly became their pride, a feeling so wonderful it seemed almost unbelievable, like a dream.

Just when the couple thought this was the biggest stroke of luck that could fall from the sky, and that life couldn't get any luckier, an even bigger stroke of luck, ten times greater than the first, hit them squarely on the head!

Their son, Song Li, actually possessed a top-tier fire control talent! What did this mean? It meant he could soon grow into an outstanding alchemist! Regaining his cultivation talent was nothing; even becoming a monster at the Yuan Ying stage couldn't compare to a master alchemist. Alchemists were the most prestigious and honored profession on this continent!

No wonder Yun Lin and her husband, holding their son's hand, trembled with excitement!

"I'm not really sure myself," Song Li felt his parents' gaze as if they were about to devour him, instinctively shrinking back and cautiously explaining, "Mom, didn't I tell you before that I read books about fire control in the imperial study? The content in that book was similar, and when I flipped through it, everything came back to me. Hey, who knew it would actually work? I tried it out, and it really did."

Of course, he couldn't reveal the secret of the "Imperial Fire Seed" and could only continue the story from last time, ensuring it was consistent.

Yun Lin had no doubts at all. Last time, when she was about to fail in refining the "Mystic Ice Qi Pill," it was her son's reminder that saved the day. It seemed he had indeed read books on this subject before, which explained why he flipped through the book so quickly. However, understanding the content was one thing, and his innate fire control ability was another. Even if you fully understood the essence of fire control techniques, without the talent, it was all just theoretical and useless.

Song Li was undoubtedly a genius among geniuses in fire control, and this was certain!

Yun Lin, who was usually very emotional, was so excited that she actually cried!

"Mom, why are you crying? Did I do something wrong?" Song Li patted his mother's back, comforting her.

"No, no, you didn't do anything wrong," Yun Lin quickly wiped away her tears and smiled, "Mom is just too happy. My Li'er, you've finally made something of yourself!"

"Yes, our Li'er has finally made something of himself! I'll see if those bastards dare to call my son a waste of space again!" Song Xinghai was so happy he could hardly contain himself. He could endure others calling him timid, weak, and incompetent, but if they insulted his wife and son, he would be furious.

"Right, right, if those people knew our Li'er has unparalleled alchemy talent, they would be jealous to the point of madness... No, wait," Yun Lin frowned, muttering, "We absolutely cannot let anyone know this secret!"

Song Xinghai was taken aback for a moment but then understood his wife's intentions.

Not just in the Holy Lion Empire, but across the entire Nebula Continent, the number of alchemists was extremely rare. The reason was that very few people possessed the talent for fire control. Many brilliant cultivators missed out on the most revered profession of alchemy due to the lack of this talent, regretting it for the rest of their lives.

As the saying goes, those who don't provoke envy are mediocre. If the people in the imperial capital knew that the former waste, Song Li, was actually a once-in-a-century fire control genius, they would be jealous to the point of bleeding from their eyes. A commoner without sin, but possessing a demonic-level fire control talent, was the greatest sin. Their family had already offended many people in the imperial capital, and any one of them could shake the Holy Lion City with a single stomp. They had immense power. If these enemies learned that the county lord's mansion had produced a future alchemy master, they would go mad. How could they allow their mortal enemy to grow unhindered? The best way would be to eliminate this future threat in the cradle!

If that happened, their Li'er might face endless threats, and his life would be in constant danger.

Although the county lord was already one of the most respected figures in the imperial capital, his enemies were even more powerful. If they joined forces, the small county lord's mansion would be unable to resist.

Therefore, before Song Li grew strong enough to protect himself, they absolutely could not reveal this secret!

"Son, listen carefully," Yun Lin's tone was unprecedentedly serious, "From now on, you will learn alchemy from me, but you must never reveal your fire control talent, not even to your closest friends! Do you understand?"

"I understand, Mom." Song Li naturally agreed. He knew what his parents were worried about, but they clearly underestimated his own cunning. He had already hidden the secrets within his body from his own parents, let alone others. No one would ever know a single detail.

After repeated warnings, only when they were sure their son understood the gravity of the situation did the couple finally stop.

With this worry resolved, they fell back into a state of euphoria. Yun Lin hugged her son, treating him like a treasure, kissing him frequently, which made Song Li quite embarrassed.

After the first wave of excitement passed, Yun Lin immediately began teaching Song Li the most basic alchemy knowledge, making him familiar with the shapes, properties, and changes in medicinal properties when different herbs were combined. The Nebula Continent was vast, and the variety of herbs was immense, making it difficult for anyone to know all of them. However, Yun Lin had received excellent education from her father, so her knowledge in this area far exceeded that of ordinary alchemists. For Song Li to encounter such a mentor at the beginning of his alchemy journey was indeed fortunate.

Sometimes, having good parents is a blessing from a past life, saving one decades of struggle.

While teaching her son alchemy, Yun Lin also informed the family about Song Li's situation. Her son's talent was truly extraordinary, and she was afraid she might not be able to teach him well. If her father could take Li'er under his wing and teach him personally, his future achievements would be limitless.

However, the Yun family had its own rules. Although Song Li had the blood of the Song family, he was still surnamed Song, not Yun. She didn't know if her father, who placed great importance on family, would break this rule and accept Song Li as a disciple.

Studying alchemy always involved various herbs. The more herbs an alchemist knew and understood the changes in medicinal properties when combined, the more flexible their alchemy skills would be. If fire control ability was the most important talent for an alchemist, then familiarity with herbs was the foundation for their survival.

Song Li's knowledge in this area was basically zero, so during this period, he followed his mother, familiarizing himself with various herbs every day. Yun Lin brought out three thick books, a comprehensive herb guide compiled by her father, the Holy Alchemy Master Yun Hengtian. Although the book did not cover all the herbs on the Nebula Continent, with his decades of experience and knowledge, there were few alchemists on the continent who could surpass him in this field.

Having a mother like Yun Lin, Song Li had a unique advantage in learning alchemy. Just these few herb guides were something ordinary alchemists could never access. Having a grandfather who was a Holy Alchemy Master was a significant asset.

The book described the shape, smell, medicinal properties, and origin of each herb in great detail, with accompanying illustrations. Yun Lin had Song Li read the book on his own, asking her if he had any questions, and then she would explain. After memorizing a few herbs, Yun Lin would mix the actual herbs with others and have Song Li identify them. Song Li was naturally intelligent, and his memory was his strong point, so he learned the herbs very quickly, much to Yun Lin's delight.

As the saying goes, one success leads to many more. After recovering from his injuries, Song Li seemed to have suddenly opened up, far exceeding Yun Lin's expectations, bringing her joy every day.

Once he became familiar with some herbs, Yun Lin had him freely combine them to understand the changes in medicinal properties. Only by fully grasping these changes could he master the essence of alchemy.

After mastering the properties of some herbs and their combinations, Yun Lin had him start with the most commonly used pills, memorizing the pill formulas from easy to difficult, from simple to complex.

Song Li felt he had never been so serious, even during his college entrance exams in his previous life. Although he had the "Imperial Fire Seed" from the Zhurong inheritance, Song Li understood that relying solely on this golden finger and a bit of cleverness might give him some early victories, but to become a true powerhouse on this continent, it was a delusion. Throughout history, those who achieved great accomplishments not only had talent but also underwent arduous efforts. The formula of talent + hard work = success, he understood more deeply than anyone.

Therefore, Song Li absorbed knowledge about herbs like a sponge, thirstily learning. Seeing her son so dedicated, Yun Lin was even more delighted. The mother and son both taught and learned with great enthusiasm, making rapid progress. Song Xinghai occasionally visited the alchemy room, always leaving with a smile. The sight of his son's serious and ambitious attitude brought him immense comfort. The family already had one alchemy enthusiast, and now they had another. Perhaps their son could really become a renowned alchemy master on the Nebula Continent.

While learning the basic principles of herbs, Song Li did not forget to practice. He collected a pile of pills his mother had previously failed to refine and re-refined them. This not only turned waste into treasure but also helped him familiarize himself with the various changes in fire. The pill he refined the most was the "Three Transformations Return to Origin Pill." The main reason was that the first time his "Imperial Fire Seed" was activated, it was due to the power of this pill, and this medicine was definitely beneficial for his cultivation. Secondly, he wanted to refine these failed pills and give some to Pang Da to try. This boy had a weak constitution, but the "Three Transformations Return to Origin Pill" had a very powerful effect, capable of enhancing one's potential and transforming one's body.

In fact, Secretary Pang was not unaware that with good pills, Pang Da's weak constitution could be improved, allowing him to regain his cultivation talent. However, pills were extremely rare and precious. A single low-grade "Three Transformations Return to Origin Pill" could sell for a sky-high price in the market, and Secretary Pang simply didn't have the money to buy them.

Someone like Song Li, whose mother was a mid-level alchemist, was a unique case in the entire imperial capital. Who else could be so extravagant, treating pills like candy from childhood to adulthood?