Out of twenty refining attempts, thirteen ended up as charred messes.
Seven of those were even made with the Spiritual Radiance Blessing.
This meant that under normal conditions, he hadn't succeeded even once.
The room was filled with rolling black smoke. Carrying a total of thirty-four Grain Avoidance Pills, Chu Mu emerged from the second floor. The Restriction dissipated, and his movements stirred the smoke, causing it to drift down to the first floor.
"Brother Mu, there's a fire! Quick, put it out!"
Xu Yuan rushed toward the second floor, carrying a bucket of water.
"You idiot!"
Chu Mu irritably grabbed Xu Yuan and held him back.
"Isn't there a fire?"
Xu Yuan, holding the bucket, looked completely baffled.
"I just failed at alchemy a few times. It's nothing."
Chu Mu waved his hand dismissively, putting on a profound air, then quickly changed the subject. "How did that thing of yours go? Did you sign the contract?"
"It's signed. I start work tomorrow."
