Chapter 00050: Something's Not Right!
# Something's Not Right!
Chapter 50
Novel: Above Destiny
Chapter 50: Something's Not Right!
"Not right."
Ten minutes later, Professor Ye took off her glasses and carefully wiped them with a cloth, decisively concluding, "Very much not right."
To be precise, since she had become an apprentice up to now, this was the first time she felt such a strong sense of something being wrong!
Right in front of them, the little motorcycle that had whirled around a hundred pounds of boiled chicken yesterday and was now in a state of 'waiting for enlightenment,' was spinning tires in a nonchalant manner, swaying its backside and fenders in a rather flirtatious manner.
It went around corners, jumped over obstacles, walked on two wheels, and after performing eighteen magnificent tricks, it even showcased a rather bizarre transformation into a creature that resembled neither human nor beast! From a motorcycle, it morphed into an unidentifiable mechanical oddity.
With five legs, two tails, one head, five eyes, three long at the front, and two turn signals sticking out from the back... it was abstract in the extreme.
As for deeper observation and scanning, those had already been done countless times with the equipment in the workshop.
"How about we take it apart and have a look?"
She sincerely suggested, her tone serious, her gaze gradually becoming dangerous.
"Perhaps we could discover some groundbreaking project. If we can figure this out, it might lead to a huge breakthrough in the alchemy of today's world!"
"No, no, Professor, please!"
Ji Jue jumped in front, crying out in despair, "This is one of our own... no, it's our own little motorcycle! Without it, I would have died ages ago."
In truth, he wanted to say, "If there's something wrong, come at me, just spare it."
But when he thought about it, he realized, rather sadly, that his research value might not be even lower than that of the little motorcycle, perhaps, it exceeded it by an unknown number of times.
What if the professor listened and laughed wildly, having waited a long time for this remark? Ji Jue would truly be in a bind if that happened.
Meanwhile, the little motorcycle was still cheerfully performing tricks, spinning and trying to catch the chicken legs Ye Chun tossed its way.
After one bag was finished, it eagerly ordered several more, continuing to throw them! It clearly aimed to join the ranks of the chicken leg gods, vying for the seat of the second god of chicken legs!
Sadly, there was only this one devotee.
It was just a foolish dog with a few screws loose...
"Why does it seem so wrong from every angle?"
Professor Ye sighed lightly, adjusting her glasses.
It wasn’t that she didn’t understand what it was; in fact, she was all too aware of what this creature was.
At first glance, it was identified as a remnant of an aberration.
After hearing Ji Jue recount how it came to be, she fully understood — this was a mutant aberration born of many grievances and painful spiritual essences, its essence stemming from Ji Jue’s abilities, combined with his unconscious alchemical operations at that time, resulting in a chaotic concoction!
In the four fundamental elements of alchemy, the processes of elevation, condensation, and purification were all a chaotic mess.
Elevation's essence was the sublimation of spiritual essence, condensation aimed to extract the essence for blessing, and purification, well, there were just an overwhelming amount of impurities… with only 'harmonization' standing out!
Only the harmonious merging into one, that 'harmonization,' had achieved completion beyond imagination!
It was almost as if it had broken free of Ji Jue’s limitations, transforming into an independent living being!
It was as ridiculous as a professor studying soilless cultivation witnessing a tender sprout of cabbage suddenly emerge from an old pickle jar in the middle of winter!
I get the theory, but how did you manage to execute such an abstract operation?
What’s going on? How did you pull this off?
She knew asking these didn’t make much sense, so she went straight for the core, her sharp gaze fixed on Ji Jue, "Tell me, what were you really thinking at that moment?"
"Um..."
Ji Jue was dazed, left speechless.
After a long contemplation, he finally seemed to recall, his eyes wide with shock, stammering, "The situation was really dangerous back then! It was an emergency! I saw Sister Wen was at a disadvantage, how could a righteous person like me stand by? So, I rushed forward..."
Professor Ye interrupted him, "What I wanted to know was what you were thinking at that moment?"
"Well, I was full of determination, pressing forward, wanting to contribute to this justice..."
"I asked you, what precisely were you thinking back then."
Professor Ye interrupted again, her patience wearing thin, each word deliberate.
"..."
Ji Jue hesitated, shifting his gaze, pulling his head back, "Because I was terrified! My mind was racing with thoughts that I couldn’t just die like that. If I died, I’d miss out on Aunt Lu's boiled chicken and that would be a real shame!"
In the silence, the workshop froze, only the sound of chicken legs dropping echoed continuously.
Professor Ye's eyelid twitched repeatedly.
It was solved.
Finally, she had figured out how in the world a mutant aberration had turned into this pitiful state.
Born from so many grievances and pains, yet it posed no harm or threat whatsoever!
It was a complete misunderstanding from the get-go!
This might truly be the most harmless aberration and the crappiest creation in history.
Because if this thing had any brains, it would probably be filled with boiled chicken! Moreover, it would be quite generous—chicken breast, chicken legs, chicken butt, its mouth wide open, welcoming all!
Perhaps for just a moment, by chance, under various factors, everything achieved perfect unity and balance, as the creature born from dragon's blood and pain was about to break free after Lawrence's demise.
Yet, this switch was inexplicably in Ji Jue's hands because of his powers.
He could have crafted a colossal beast that could swallow an entire city, create countless rust armies, and with this power, create genuine heavenly wonders!
Instead, he just slapped his forehead and made a broken motorcycle that only cared to eat chicken...
In the silence, Professor Ye removed her glasses, her fingers trembling slightly.
"Your caution was not misplaced, Ji Jue."
She sighed, "Never let anyone find out you created this. No, if it’s not necessary, do not flaunt its origins, understand? Otherwise, great trouble awaits you..."
"So impressive?!" Ji Jue gasped, then quickly became ecstatic, "Could it be...?”
"No, to everyone except you, the creator, it holds no value at all."
Professor Ye replied, expressionless, "What you should be worried about is your own safety!"
Half of it was undeniably an aberration, the other half was questionable craftsmanship.
The priceless dragon blood was carelessly mixed up.
What should have been a luxurious villa in the city center had been completely transformed into a rubbish heap because of you!
It had utterly turned into waste...
And unprecedentedly high-grade waste!
A tiny lamb that runs on dragon blood oil, capable of speeding up to four or five hundred kilometers per hour? What do you have in your head? Don’t you know that this kind of pure dragon blood could trade for a sports car of equal speed?
Do you understand that even an ounce of dragon blood, during the refining process, could truly transform an already perfected product into a heavenly creation? It could even elevate heavenly creations to new heights!
Professor Ye continued softly, "Once it is known that so many craftsmen have dreamed of using such precious materials and you turned it into this... you will earn a bounty on your head from all the craftsmen, Ji Jue. Even the reigning master craftsman might wish to crush you."
Ji Jue stood there, dazed and confused.
Upon realizing that the professor wasn’t joking, his face twitched, and then recalling who his greatest support was, he instinctively forced a flattering smile, “Lucky for me, the teacher doesn’t want to crush me; you’re the best!”
Ye Xian’s expression froze.
She hesitated.
Perhaps I should just crush him.
Before he does something that would disgrace the teachings...
What if it’s discovered that such a disaster was caused by his own student? I would never hold my head high again in the alchemy and education fields!
Yet at the same time, she felt the peculiarity of fate grow ever more palpable.
In alchemy, the pinnacle and grandest creation is known as ‘heavenly fate.’
Because, compared to the results of that creation, the craftsman is merely a lever for transformation, a stand-in for the hands of destiny... because the true result was already predetermined by the heavens, long before it was born or before the materials entered the furnace of the craftsman.
It was the work completed through the hands of heaven.
What every craftsman pursues in their lifetime is that experience and result that seems to be imparted from on high.
They themselves are not alone but instead, a convergence of all causes and phenomena in the world.
The fire in that furnace is the stream of supreme goodness, while the creation within that pot is the heavenly work!
It was because of this that they referred to the top alchemical products as "heavenly creations."
Sadly, over the past few hundred years, countless craftsmen have passed down the flames, and the fire in the furnace became numerous, spread across every land.
The multitude of results hailed as heavenly creations are far too many, yet truly deserving of the title bestowed by heavenly fate is a rare few.
If everything in this world is a furnace shaped by fate, then can my current work be counted as part of ‘heavenly creations’?
Undoubtedly, this is a true calling from heaven, a chosen one adored by the embers, standing right before my eyes!
Craftsmen often say, "Embers are generous, creation boundless."
Among the twelve supreme goodness, compared to others, the embers are indeed the most generous.
For their beloved chosen ones, they spare no expense, expecting no return.
But regretfully, there is another half to that saying.
“Embers are cruel, indifferent to mediocrity.”
The more beloved the chosen one, the more trials they shall endure.
If the abilities and performance of the chosen one do not match the gifts they receive, the embers will withdraw and dissipate their favor without hesitation.
At that time, even what was originally acquired will be prone to chaos and mutation.
Just like those discarded products in the warehouse, which Ye Xian had thrown away herself.
Even if they were once basked in endless favor, once they drift off course, a slight misstep could lead to a free fall into the abyss.
Dusty for a long time, enduring and waiting, yet no one cares.
Until in oblivion, they completely turn to ashes.
The path of the embers is a brutal journey.
From the moment you stepped onto it, your path of alchemical forging had already begun... destined to face numerous tribulations and trials.
However, after experiencing so many setbacks and tests, how many will successfully reach the end of heavenly fate?
Professor Ye wiped her glasses, gently sighing, "Your life might be tougher than you expect, Ji Jue."
"Huh?"
Ji Jue was puzzled, pressing down on the little motorcycle that was wildly licking saliva all over him, not comprehending.
In the silence, Ye Xian had several moments of wanting to speak yet holding back.
But each time she saw those calm and joyful eyes, she fell silent once more.
She had seen too many such gazes.
On too many people.
For some, nothing is better than a smooth and peaceful life.
But for others, it is not so.
No matter how much they claim to be okay with life, that happiness is the most important, when faced with choices, they will walk in the opposite direction without hesitation.
They chase after the elusive light, struggling along the way, finding joy even in hardships, even knowing they’re heading toward a dead end, never looking back…
Such characters need no one else to point fingers at them.
She sighed silently, "No, it's nothing, just a feeling that a meaningful life is waiting for you."
"Really?" Ji Jue’s eyes lit up, the corners of his mouth practically unstoppable.
"As long as you don't end up destroying yourself, then maybe it’s true?"
Professor Ye withdrew her gaze and walked toward the furnace ahead.
"Let’s go. It’s time for class."
"Oh, oh, yay!”
Ji Jue pumped his fists and cheered, eagerly following along.
Without hesitation and without looking back.
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