Staring out at the cauldron in front of , I cant help but grin widely, as I think of all the people this will help. Specifically, the thoughts of overturning his system, where people dont normally help each other gives a strange form of delight.
Of course, I know that this really isnt overturning anything. The test after this one will probably be just as selfish and competitive as the others were.
But at the very least, I will have made a difference within this one, potentially bringing into the public consciousness that you dont have to focus only on yourself.
Several people working together could achieve the sa thing. How well I do here will determine whether future applicants will even want to emulate this.
With everything made, now I have to figure out how to move this around.
Since this concoction is not ant for the start of a journey but soones end, to keep them going, it would be better if I had a way to carry it around.
With that said, it can still be used at the start of a journey and will provide a small boost to strength. It just wouldnt be as effective. With the amount I have, I have enough to do that today and provide additional ones for those who fall behind. Its likely that tomorrow morning, Im going to have to do the sa thing.
I begin by looking around at the nearby trees. What Im looking for is a tree with bark that would be waterproof if prepared correctly. Besides that, I look for another tree that has a thick and strong enough would to create a giant container I could carry around.
With my night vision and scan, its trivial to find these. I end up cutting two large trees and using as much of them as I can.
For the tree thats going to be acting as the container, I clear out most of the inside, while leaving a base of wood in place and securing the outside of it with stone clamps, among other things. The goal for this was to create sothing thatll be sturdy and big enough to contain a large amount of liquid. Sothing that I could attach a Wood lid to and secure it down.
This idea ca from so things made back on earth, where bamboo trees would be stripped down and turned into containers. Just on a much larger scale, because I could handle the weight. The actual size of this container ended up being around four oil barrels worth.
Regarding the tree with the waterproof bark, I stripped down, and I used the bark to create an inner lining of the tree container. Because of the large size of the container, as well as the amount and types of fluids that will be in it, there need to be many layers of the prepared bark. Which is why I needed entire large tree to make this work.
Once again, this idea was taken from another concept back on earth when used with birchbark for waterproof containers.
The only bad thing about this is that there will be so reactions over ti between the concoction and the bark.
It should last the whole day though, and if it has not run out by that ti, I can just add in a few other ingredients to refresh it.
This actually takes a bit of ti, since theres several layers of preparation involved outside my ability. With the ti the hero group bought back, though, Ive plenty of ti to get it done.
I finish around morning, when everyones getting up to move.
When and my team erged from the Fort, the first thing everyones eyes seed to land on was with my giant container backpack.
I tied enormous rope cord to the container, turning it into a backpack. The rope burn is real. If I didnt have the strength I do, to both lift this and carry it, everything on would be broken. It weighs just under the sa amount that four oil barrels would actually weigh, besides the weight of the wood.
If anyone was really looking to take revenge for yesterday, they removed that notion from their minds at this point.
Since everyones eyes are already on , I take advantage of the situation by making a declaration.
I am an alchemist. One that is seeking to join the sect for cultivation purposes, like many of you. For those of you who already know, yes, I have done so work for other groups in the past.
I fall silent, as mumrs start erupting almost imdiately after that statent. These go all the way up the line, as my scan picks up most of the words. The general consensus, seems to be that the information brokers of the group, had found out recently about my escapades, with the yellow sashes. As I had suspected, the information had gotten out.
Now its ti to turn it in my favor.
As so of you might have heard, Im looking for people to join as we grow together in this sect. Together, we can help each other in much deeper and profound ways. Case in point.
I sling the container to the ground in front of . On it, Ive made a small little spout, like one of those giant Gatorade containers they have at sporting events.
On the side of this giant container is one of those tube cup holder things, with a huge number of waterproof bark cups. All the size of a shot glass.
I had a little too much fun with the crafting side of things.
The sound of sloshing liquid catches the people close to s attention. Its safely contained by the lid secured on the top of it.
Im pretty proud of how well its built.
Within this container, is a concoction Ive made that has a primary purpose and a secondary purpose. The primary purpose, is that if you have expended all your energy during this trek, you will be able to regain your energy and more, to potentially finish it. Depending on your strength, of course.
I pause for dramatic effect.
Gears begin clicking several people's minds as they look at the nobles and rchants with their pills. That this essentially works the sa as them.
I continue to keep them engaged.
Its secondary purpose is to be used as a booster before you begin your run. Letting you go farther. Do note that the effectiveness of this way is far less than the primary one.
A voice from one rchant rings out.
That cant be true! How will soones body handle the surplus of energy?
This is easy to answer.
One ingredient within this concoction, the three-star leaf, has a regulating effect on the human body. When prepared in a certain way, it allows the concoction to store part of the energy as reserves and release extra amounts safely from the body.
I wave my hand in their direction, although they were hidden behind other people when they had spoken out.
Because of your status as part of a rchant group, you likely will recognize that na, as caravan staff typically chews it after needing to use too many energy pills when attempting to make deadlines.
The person in question falls silent in shock and then contemplation. They then nod their head in affirmation and step back even deeper into the crowd.
After that comnt, it seems part of the crowd has been convinced by this.
One person steps up, cautiously. Its a young man with what is basically rags for clothes. They look desperate and extrely tired.
I actually recognized them from the Fort I had created quite a distance down the stairs. They must have climbed up here during the night to make even a little more progress. It doesnt look like he could go any farther than this by his own energy.
A perfect test subjec example.
He cuts straight to the heart of the issue.
What do I have to do to get so of this concoction?
His face is turned towards , but his eyes are locked on that container.
With his lips being heavily chapped, he dryly licks them. I can see his bloodshot eyes lock back onto before continuing.
Ill do anything.
Hes giving off huge crackhead vibes, right now. Willing to do anything to get this.
Anything.
Its a little scary, even if I know I could stop him if needed.
However, this is only for my benefit. For what hes saying outright, it's clear many people are thinking right now themselves.
How I handle this will determine how these people view in the future. I need to deescalate the situation and establish a report.
But, more important than that, I need to help his mind.
I cant imagine the things these people must have to do regularly to survive. Ive been in a good situation since Ive co here. Adding to this is all my abilities, which smoothed things over.
Maybe I would have been like him, if pushed enough.
I walk over to him and, as he is hunched over, I kneel to match his current height.
I reassuringly place a hand on his shoulder, to which he flinches slightly. I look him in the eyes before stating sothing in a calming voice to him.
You dont need to do that. We are both people attempting to join the sa sect. We should try to help each other, as long as we are of the sa mind and spirit.
Rather than just using words, I lift my hand and head back to the container, drawing out a cup of the liquid. After it pours into the bark cup, I hand it back to his shaking hands.
Here, take this. Its dangerous to go alone.
I continue with, Drink it slowly and begin running as soon as you feel the effects for the greatest effectiveness. Good luck.
He follows the instructions and takes a drink.
Everyone watches with bated breath, to see what will happen.
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