Unexpectedly, they were stopped by two Nascent Soul cultivators at the entrance of the corridor: "Please show your VIP card and alchemist badge."

VIP card? No. Alchemist badge? Even less likely.

“I’m new here and haven’t registered my alchemist badge yet, so I don’t know my alchemist level. These are some pills I’ve refined; you can take them for appraisal.” Ye Xiruo took out a bottle of top-grade anti-aging pills from her spatial ring and handed them over.

"Get out of the way, get out of the way! Who is this poor bastard who wants to sneak in and meet the master without any money? He's dreaming!"

Ye Xiruo turned around and narrowed her eyes: "Are you talking about me?"

"Nonsense, if it's not you, who else could it be? If you can't get in, then get out of my way."

Ye Xiruo turned to the side: "I hope you can get what you want."

This is You Ran Ju's territory; if a disturbance breaks out, it won't benefit anyone. As for this idiot who appeared out of nowhere, there will be plenty of opportunities for revenge later; Ye Xi Ruo isn't in a hurry at all.

"Since you're sensible enough, I won't hold it against you. Let's go pay our respects to Master Xu."

After the group went up, the two Nascent Soul cultivators said, "We apologize for startling the guests. Please wait a moment, I will go and inform them immediately."

If an ordinary person said that, they would definitely be persuaded to continue, but the two Nascent Soul cultivators instinctively felt that Ye Xiruo couldn't possibly be lying. Alchemists usually have eccentric personalities; perhaps he was a disciple from some reclusive sect who had come out for training, and it wouldn't be good to offend him.

"Junior Sister, what kind of pills did you take out?"

"Aphrodisiac pills".

"Only a fifth-grade pill."

"What are you afraid of? I am a legitimate alchemist. If you're not convinced, come and challenge Senior Brother."

"Pfft." Ying Xun hadn't expected Ye Xiruo to be such an interesting person.

"Don't worry, Senior Brother, what I've brought out is a top-grade Youth Preservation Pill." It's the pill I'm best at refining.

Less than half an hour later, a Nascent Soul cultivator returned, respectfully inviting Ye Xiruo upstairs. The remarkable result of this bottle of pills astonished Master Yuan; it was clearly a fourth-grade pill, yet its effects were identical to a fifth-grade pill. What did this signify? It demonstrated the alchemist's exceptional skill.

They successfully entered the third floor, which is divided into three areas. These areas are where alchemists refine pills and are also forbidden areas that ordinary people are not allowed to approach.

One section is a trading area where alchemists would set up stalls, either personally or through their apprentices. The stalls displayed items for exchange, typically finished pills, medicinal herbs, or alchemy notes. Next to them was a board listing the items they wished to trade.

Of course, some people also bartered goods in this way, while others sold them directly for spirit crystals.

Ye Xiruo and the others took a stroll around. The atmosphere inside was quite pleasant, and there were several alchemists with very high cultivation levels. Ye Xiruo did not release her spiritual power. You Ran Ju was a place where hidden talents lurked, and revealing her spiritual power level would not benefit her at all.

Ye Xiruo and Zishu had their eyes on several spiritual herbs, but unfortunately they were short of money and didn't have anything the other party wanted in exchange. They could only look at them and enjoy the sight.

The last part, and the liveliest area, is called the auction area.

The item being auctioned was nothing more than the number of times an alchemist had made a bid. The highest bidder won, and the alchemists took turns sitting on the stage. Today, Master Yuan was the one on duty, surrounded by a crowd of people, all of them red-faced and shouting their bids, creating a very lively atmosphere.

Ye Xiruo called over a waiter: "Is your manager here? I have something to discuss with you."

The manager was quickly brought over: "Four of you, this way please."

"What are the requirements to become an alchemist at You Ran Ju?"

"So, you gentlemen are quite satisfied with our Leisure Residence?"

"Whether we can cooperate or not depends on what Youranju thinks."

"Please rest assured, all four of you, in the entire city of Mo, Youran Residence is definitely your best choice."

"I hope so."

"The minimum requirement for You Ran Ju is to be a fifth-grade alchemist, capable of refining at least three types of fifth-grade pills, with the lowest quality being mid-grade. All alchemists at You Ran Ju will receive a 20% discount on medicinal herbs purchased from You Ran Ju. You Ran Ju will provide you with dedicated alchemists, who must stay at You Ran Ju for at least five days each month. You Ran Ju will guarantee your safety."

"What are your conditions?"

"Alchemists are required to submit a certain amount of pills each month, which Youranju will purchase at market prices. Alchemists must also participate in the pill-making competitions between Youranju and other pill pavilions."

"What kind of tests are required to become one of your alchemists?"

"So, the three of you have made up your minds to join our Leisure Residence?"

"We are currently quite satisfied with Youranju, and we hope that Youranju will not disappoint us in the future. When we want to leave, Youranju must not stop us."

"Alright, would you like to take the assessment now, or would you like to think about it some more?"

"Join us now. How are our wages calculated each month at Youranju?"

Ye Xiruo didn't forget that she came out to find a job and earn money. If she had to work for nothing and no money, then no matter how good the conditions were, she could only say goodbye and never see them again.

"The reward is related to the alchemist's level. After you pass the assessment, we will explain it to you in detail. We will be honest and fair to everyone."

"Alright, I trust Your Ranju."

The person in charge led the way, and Ye Xiruo said to Zishu and Yingxun, "So? Are you two coming?"

Zishu nodded: "Of course I have to stay and protect my junior sister. I can't let her be bullied by others."

Yingxun: "If I stay with you, we can look out for each other."

"Okay, let's do it together then."

Xiu Qiyu curled her lips into a smile, but at the same time she was very troubled. Xiao Yezi had found such a good job so quickly and was about to start making money.

Xiu Qiyu felt as if she could see the three words "living off a woman" clearly written above her head, and she felt truly sad.

The test at You Ran Ju consists of three steps. The first step is a mental strength test. Relax your whole body, place your hands on the black stone, release your mental strength, and then wait for the results.

Zishu was the first to test it. In a very short time, the black stone burst out with dazzling light. The three old men who were testing it looked at Zishu with great joy. This was wonderful. How long had it been since they had seen such a young alchemist with such high talent? They had to keep this alchemist.

Next, Yingxun stepped forward to test it. Its light was equally dazzling, slightly less than Zishu's, but it still excited the old men immensely.

It turns out geniuses tend to cluster together. Two geniuses have suddenly appeared! Great, great, fantastic! We must keep them all.

As for the remaining Ye Xiruo, he was too young and they didn't have high hopes for him. The first two were enough, so they considered this one a freebie, like a phone top-up bonus.