Chapter 48: Alchemy

After the Old Wolf left, Lin Yi took out the scrolls he had exchanged today from his personal space.

【Alchemy · Medical Branch】

Origin: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Quality: Tier 2 Scroll (Knowledge-type skill scrolls are divided into Tiers 1 to 9)

Category: Skill Scroll

Effect: Upon use, the user can comprehend Alchemy · Healing (Tiers 1-2), mastering medical skills from basic to elementary levels.

Requirements: Strength 6, Stamina 10, Intelligence 10.

Description: Alchemy is not just a field of study, but a form of power.

Price: 5,000 Paradise Coins.

【Alchemy · Pharmaceutical Branch】

Origin: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Quality: Tier 3 Scroll

Category: Skill Scroll

Effect: Upon use, the user can master Alchemy · Pharmaceuticals (Tiers 1-3), mastering potion-making techniques from basic to intermediate levels.

Requirements: Strength 8, Stamina 12, Intelligence 12.

Description: Alchemy is not just a field of study, but a form of power.

Price: 6,000 Paradise Coins.

The two scrolls in Lin Yi's hands shattered, and a massive surge of energy poured into his body like a torrential flood.

This power caused Lin Yi's vision to go dark, and his consciousness was swept into a deep, endless vortex.

Within this dark and chaotic vortex, Lin Yi felt as if his soul were being torn apart and then reassembled.

The sensation was both painful and wondrous, leaving him unable to describe it, only able to struggle through the endless darkness.

However, just as he was about to lose consciousness, a burst of starlight suddenly ignited before his eyes.

To his surprise, Lin Yi found himself in the midst of a vast, boundless starry sky. He was surrounded by infinite darkness, with only scattered points of starlight flickering in the distance like cosmic beacons, guiding his way.

In this starry expanse, Lin Yi felt like an insignificant speck, sensing the vastness and mystery of the universe.

He could even see planets moving in the distance, rotating slowly along fixed orbits, as if whispering the secrets and powers of the cosmos.

At that moment, the voices of countless people echoed in his ears.

These voices were noisy and blurred, as if coming from far beyond the interstellar void, or perhaps as echoes from the depths of his own heart.

He struggled to hear them clearly, but no matter how much he concentrated, he could only hear a chaotic din, as if the clamor and the silence of the universe were rushing into his ears simultaneously.

In this trance-like state, Lin Yi felt his consciousness gradually returning to reality.

Coming to his senses, he found himself sitting in the same place as before, as if nothing had happened.

He looked down to see that the scrolls in his hands had shattered and vanished, leaving only debris on the ground.

When Lin Yi checked his sub-profession skill bar, he found two brand-new skills had been added: 【Alchemy · Pharmaceutical Branch】 and 【Alchemy · Medical Branch】.

【Prompt: Once you master Alchemy, certain research factions within the derivative worlds will prioritize recruiting you.】

With the appearance of this prompt, Lin Yi realized that Alchemy skills seemed to hold a special status and value within the derivative worlds.

Lin Yi opened his sub-skill list. A skill tree spanning from top to bottom was displayed before his eyes.

The first skills in the 【Alchemy · Pharmaceutical Branch】 and 【Alchemy · Medical Branch】 skill trees had already been lit up.

The other skills remained dim, waiting for his exploration and unlocking.

【Alchemy · Pharmaceutical Branch】

Soldier Ration Pill: Lv.1

Soldier Ration Pill (Each manufacture consumes 10 Mana; requires Ginseng, Dried Tangerine Peel, Minced Meat, Atractylodes, Blood Essence... totaling 15 materials.)

(Locked; requires Soldier Ration Pill to reach Lv.5 to unlock.)

【Alchemy · Medical Branch】

Disease Detection: Lv.1

Disease Detection (Each use consumes 50 Abyss Power; provides information on the target's physical condition.)

(Locked; requires Disease Detection to reach Lv.5 to unlock.)

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【Alchemy · Pharmaceuticals: Lv.1 (Proficiency 0/10)】

Lin Yi carefully examined the description of the Soldier Ration Pill. This was an extremely practical consumable in combat.

By simply consuming it, one could recover up to 30% of their stamina within just 30 seconds. For a Contractor in the midst of a fierce battle, it was undoubtedly a powerful boost.

However, the Soldier Ration Pill was not without limitations.

The daily usage limit was only three pills, which to some extent restricted its sustained effectiveness in combat.

Especially when facing consecutive battles, the recovery provided by three pills might prove insufficient to meet Lin Yi's needs for continuous combat.

At the same time, the materials required to make the pills were also a major issue.

Lin Yi's gaze drifted through the window, landing on a butterfly fluttering outside, which reminded him of Shinobu Kocho.

A spark of inspiration flashed in his mind. As the medical team leader, Shinobu Kocho undoubtedly possessed abundant medicinal and material resources; perhaps he could solve this problem through her.

In the morning, Lin Yi walked toward the Demon Slayer Corps meeting hall with a yawn.

When he pushed open the doors to the meeting hall, a serious and heavy atmosphere washed over him.

Inside, the Hashira had already gathered. They sat in their respective positions with solemn expressions, listening intently to Kagaya Ubuyashiki's arrangements.

Ever since Lin Yi had cured Kagaya Ubuyashiki's curse, the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps had undergone a rebirth, like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

Consequently, Kagaya Ubuyashiki had decided to comprehensively optimize their plans to enhance the overall combat effectiveness of the Corps.

After the meeting concluded, Lin Yi walked up to Shinobu Kocho and made his request.

"Miss Shinobu, I have heard that the Butterfly Mansion has conducted much research into medicine. I hope to study at your mansion for a period of time. I wonder if this would cause you any trouble?"

Upon hearing Lin Yi's request, Shinobu was momentarily stunned, clearly surprised.

Soon, a gentle smile appeared on her soft face, and she said softly to Lin Yi, "You flatter me. While the Butterfly Mansion has some expertise in medicine, we are still far behind you. It would be a great honor for us to have you come here to study."

She paused briefly, her tone filled with sincerity: "If you are intent on studying medicine, you are, of course, most welcome."

Under Shinobu's guidance, Lin Yi arrived at the Demon Slayer Corps' medical facility—the Butterfly Mansion.

The environment here was like a paradise, shaded by lush trees and filled with the fragrance of flowers, with all the clamor of the mortal world shut out.

The nursing staff wore pristine white uniforms, their faces adorned with warm and kind smiles.

They moved between the wards, providing meticulous care and attention to the injured members.

Whether it was changing medicine, bandaging wounds, or simply providing companionship and comfort, they did so with total dedication, making one feel incredibly safe and at ease.

"Sister, welcome back." As soon as Shinobu led Lin Yi into the room, a clear and lovely young girl came forward to greet them.

She wore her hair in a playful ponytail and a pink and green butterfly hair ornament.

Her purple, crescent-shaped pupils were like the brightest stars in the night sky, shimmering with a lively light.

The pink and white cloak she wore added a touch of cuteness and elegance to her demeanor.

Looking at her younger sister, Shinobu couldn't help but show a doting smile.

She asked softly, "Kanao, where are Aoi and the others? Why don't I see them here?"

Kanao replied, "They are helping out in the kitchen. There have been quite a few injured members lately, so the kitchen is a bit short-handed, and Aoi and the others went to help."

As she spoke, Kanao's gaze naturally fell upon Lin Yi, who was following closely behind Shinobu.

Noticing her sister's gaze, Shinobu took the initiative to introduce him: "This is Lin Yi. He is a very skilled doctor who wishes to study at our Butterfly Mansion for a while. Please prepare a guest room for Mr. Lin."

(End of Chapter)