The Grandmaster's words were sothing that everyone present was wondering about as well.
Ideally, the creation of any new material or process such as this would typically undergo close scrutiny and peer review from fellow alchemists. Yet, Lin Mu's situation was anything but typical. He was not a registered alchemist and had no formal affiliations in the field. In fact, his previous ventures into alchemy had been marked by repeated failures.
The few successes he had achieved were limited to basic pills—laughably simple creations for soone of his cultivation level. Thus, his identity as an alchemist was non-existent, and he wouldn't even qualify to sit for a formal examination. While he might pass the theoretical component, his practical skills would undoubtedly lead to failure.
To Lin Mu, however, this lack of recognition had never been a concern. He had little interest in pursuing alchemy as a profession and had never even considered applying for certification.
But now, the situation had drastically changed.
The creation of the Four Fall Tyrant Bull Essence had not gone unnoticed. It had been accompanied by a Heavenly Phenonon—an event witnessed by tens of millions across the Immortal Realm, including the Immortal Court itself. With so many eyes on him, it was impossible to keep the matter concealed.
Technically, Lin Mu could choose to keep the process and the material's recipe a closely guarded secret. Such a decision would be entirely within his rights. Many alchemists across the Immortal Realm operated this way, safeguarding their unique thods and recipes to establish monopolies. This practice was so common that it was considered an accepted norm.
Even the most influential powers within the Immortal Court kept significant portions of their techniques and processes hidden, only revealing selective details to the public.
Lin Mu found himself at a crossroads, debating the implications of his next move. On one hand, revealing the thod would bring recognition and potentially vast rewards. On the other, keeping it private would allow him to maintain full control over its usage and benefits.
As he deliberated, Lin Mu's thoughts wandered to his existing collaborations with Lady Kang's Great Kang Clan and the Shang Imperial Dynasty. These partnerships had already provided him with stable avenues of inco through innovations like the Herbsbane Arrows, the Herbsbane Poison, and the lethal Mortal Reminder Arrows. These projects exemplified his strategy of leveraging trustworthy allies to manage business ventures, allowing him to focus on his explorations and cultivation.
While these ventures were successful, Lin Mu knew the importance of diversifying his sources of inco. Relying solely on two channels was not enough in the grand sche of the Immortal Realm.
"Should I monopolize it too?" Lin Mu mused silently.
"You should reveal it," a familiar voice suddenly echoed in his mind. Startled, Lin Mu realized it was his master, Xukong, speaking. The expert's prolonged silence had led Lin Mu to believe he was still recovering from the exhausting "Pilgrimage" they had undertaken together.
"Would that be wise, Senior?" Lin Mu asked, curious about the reasoning behind such a suggestion. Xukong had always prioritized strategies that maximized Lin Mu's personal gain, so this advice was unexpected.
"Absolutely," Xukong replied. "The thod you used is potent and revolutionary, but it's nearly impossible for others to replicate. Even if you were to reveal it in its entirety, only a rare few—even at the Transcendent Immortal level—would possess the skill to achieve similar results. Most would find the process too complex or inefficient to bother attempting."
Lin Mu listened intently as Xukong continued.
"Rather than hoarding the knowledge, you can contribute it to the Immortal Court's Grand Alchemy Hall. By doing so, you will gain widespread recognition, substantial royalties, and rit points. These rit points can then be exchanged for valuable resources, techniques, or favors from the Court. The benefits far outweigh the risks."
Lin Mu's mind began to clear as the logic of Xukong's advice sank in. The Immortal Court's established system for new alchemical contributions provided a secure and lucrative path for innovators. Recipes and thods submitted to the Court were formally recognized and protected under contract. While royalties from such contributions were modest—often single-digit percentages—they accumulated steadily over ti.
Moreover, the Four Fall Tyrant Bull Essence had limited utility. As a material tailored for body cultivators, its demand would naturally be confined to a niche market. Only in the Immortal Court would there be enough capable practitioners to utilize it effectively. This realization solidified Lin Mu's decision.
"I intend to test it personally first," Lin Mu declared, breaking the contemplative silence. "Only after fully understanding its effects can I determine its best applications."
The Grandmaster nodded in agreent. "A wise decision," he remarked. "Its potential must be carefully evaluated to prevent misuse or misunderstanding."
With that said, Lin Mu conversed with the people a bit more as there was no lack of questions coming his way. Most of these questions were pertaining to the Four Fall Tyrant Bull Essence, but soon other types of questions began pouring in too.
So asked Lin Mu whether he was married or if he wished for a hundred concubines.
Other asked whether Lin Mu was taking in disciples or if he wished to start a sect.
There were also many that actually talked about establishing businesses and other collaborator ventures.
Lin Mu could only smile awkwardly as he denied most of the 'informal' requests politely while for the businesses oriented ones, he simply redirected them to the Great Kang Clan.
Lin Mu reckoned it was best to rely on Lady Kang for matters such as this for her expression in business far exceeded Lin Mu's own. In fact, even the Withered Spirit Daoist's two million years of lifespans didn't allowed her to have the kind of business acun that Lady Kang did.
Dealing with all these matters took hours and by the ti they actually finished it was already evening.
The Emperor dismissed most of the people, leaving behind only a few that were deed important enough for them to be here.
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