After all, in the Cultivation World, to train an alchemist isn't just about having money; it requires a significant amount of time. Besides time, talent selection is also crucial, just like some people have strong motor skills, making it easier for them to succeed as athletes.
Being an alchemist follows the same principle. Some people are naturally meticulous and detail-oriented, while possessing exceptional perception, powerful True Yuan, and Divine Sense control. Only such individuals can become alchemists.
And presently, Heshenghe only has Shen Qiang as the sole commander.
Although the Pill Alliance has three hundred alchemists, it's merely an alliance of interests. At critical moments, they wouldn't abandon everything to fully support Shen Qiang. Thus, as the Medicine King, he must consider the future development of Heshenghe.
Without other alchemists, Shen Qiang would have to refine all the elixir pills himself, essentially becoming a laborer in alchemy.
