Ye Feng never expected that he, who had been eliminated, would find himself in a completely different situation.
I was already preparing to look for a new job when, unexpectedly, the manager of the alchemy hall came knocking on my door again.
Of course, finding a job is very convenient now; more than two hundred people from the outer sect have been promoted to the inner sect.
Even if all these positions are reserved, there will still be nearly a thousand people reaching the age limit by the end of the year who will need to be placed elsewhere.
These people, basically, will remain outer disciples their entire lives, just like Ye Feng's parents.
Even if they advance to the Foundation Establishment stage in the future, unless they make significant contributions, it will be difficult for them to return to the sect.
The sect also has arrangements for these disciples.
Under the Qingyun Sect, there is a dynasty called Qing that helps govern mortals.
Although the Qingyun Sect occupies the Qingyun Mountain with the best spiritual energy.
However, there are still hundreds of thousands of square kilometers of land outside, which in my previous life would have been equivalent to several provinces.
Most of the outer disciples rejected by sects are qualified to serve in the dynasty.
Even if they don't become immortals or ancestors, they'll at least be wealthy and noble for life.
Of course, it also depends on cultivation level. Like the original owner's parents, whose cultivation level was low, it would be better for them to work hard nearby than to serve in the dynasty.
Being close to Qingyun Mountain, the spiritual energy here is definitely stronger than outside.
Three years as a menial servant, five years as an outer disciple; once these disciples leave, plenty of positions will naturally become available.
However, now that there's a spot available in the Alchemy Hall, Ye Feng will naturally prioritize that option.
The next morning, before dawn,
Li Chong then brought the spirit stones, not only completing the transaction but also having Ye Feng sign a transfer agreement...
"Ding! Trading Points+"
Hearing the pleasant system notification, Ye Feng readily signed the form, and the last bit of resentment he felt for not being promoted to inner sect vanished without a trace.
There's no place like being in a sect when it comes to roaming the wilderness; all the richest people are here.
I must not miss such opportunities in the future...
He had just mastered the Water Shield spell last night and immediately upgraded it to Mastery.
The price for upgrading Water Shield has increased slightly.
Water Bullet only reaches level 20 at Proficiency, but Water Shield reaches level 30, and the price of both has increased by half.
However, Water Shield is far more complex than Water Bomb, so some improvement is understandable. It's foreseeable that as spells become more complex, the number of trade points required to increase proficiency will also increase.
However, you get what you pay for; the more expensive something is, the more valuable it is.
The transaction was complete. Ye Feng didn't have time to test it out; he needed to report to the alchemy hall as soon as possible.
On my first day of work, I can't be late.
"You're Ye Feng? The Ye Feng who's ranked number one in the mid-stage of Qi Refining?"
The disciples on duty at the gate repeatedly checked Ye Feng's identity token, seemingly incredulous.
"But... I am indeed the number one among the menial disciples!"
"Oh...go in! Senior Brother Wang has already given the order."
The guards at the gate were also inner disciples who had watched the competition. Although Wang Liang had greeted someone named Ye Feng, he hadn't expected it to be this Ye Feng.
First place in the competition! I've never heard of anyone staying in the outer gate.
Within sects, most exceptionally talented young people, even children, are directly taken to the inner sect for training.
Such a disciple will surely be carefully planned.
Of course, the winner of the grand competition, standing out among thousands of menial disciples, goes without saying.
Unexpectedly, he ended up doing missions in the outer sect, just like any other disciple.
After Ye Feng left, the sounds of many disciples asking questions and discussing could be heard behind him.
"First place in the grand competition? Is it the sect grand competition that just ended?"
"I heard that the number one handyman is named Ye Feng. Could it be him?"
"Damn, the first place winner is still the same as us..."
"He's only the top Qi Refining Level 4. Now that we've entered the outer sect, there are plenty of Level 5 and 6 cultivators. A Level 4 Qi Refining cultivator is nothing but trash."
...
Ye Feng ignored the sounds behind him and went straight into the Pill Hall.
The discussions outside continued unabated. Having finally found an interesting topic of conversation—the story of a prodigy fallen to earth—they couldn't help but relish it.
However, no one noticed that a woman in green entered through the door and stood quietly watching them.
"Uncle-Master Li... Uncle-Master Li!"
The disciple on duty's greeting stunned everyone. They all turned around, respectfully exchanged greetings, and then dispersed.
Li Qinghe nodded calmly, said nothing, and went inside.
As a butler, one wouldn't normally use this passage.
It was just a coincidence that I came here today after picking up some spiritual herbs from the low-level spiritual herb garden in the outer sect. I happened to see Ye Feng and witnessed the scene just now.
Li Qinghe sighed inwardly. She hadn't expected that Ye Feng, whom everyone had been vying for before, would ultimately fail to establish his foundation and take on disciples, resulting in him remaining in the outer sect despite winning the grand competition.
However, for a mere Qi Refining Level 4 cultivator, this matter is nothing more than a minor error to a Golden Core cultivator who is high above.
Li Qinghe secretly made a decision: if Ye Feng's decomposition technique was truly at the proficiency level, she would still take him as her disciple, even if he had a mixed spiritual root of four elements.
It's just difficult for him to reach the Foundation Establishment stage, not impossible. Teach him alchemy, and he'll naturally earn a lot of spirit stones in the future.
You can achieve Foundation Establishment without the assistance of a sect.
After Ye Feng entered, he found Wang Liang and was then arranged to wait in the Pill Pavilion.
The Pill Pavilion has three floors, storing various kinds of pills. Of course, the upper floors are also protected by restrictions, so he can't just wander in.
Although there are only three floors above, it is said that there are five floors underground in the Pill Pavilion, connected to earth fires of various levels, which are sufficient to refine high-level pills.
Moreover, both the Pill Pavilion and the external medicine market are divided into two parts.
One side faces the outer gate area, and the other side faces the inner gate area.
Besides Foundation Establishment Stewards, even Outer Sect Managers are not allowed to trespass.
Less than two minutes after Ye Feng sat down, Wang Liang, acting as his personal attendant, entered with a woman in green.
The green tulle dress also seemed to emanate magical energy.
Ritual implements! Ritual robes!
The gold hairpin she wore in her hair, the pendants in her ears... they all looked like high-quality items.
rich!
A quick glance at his attire told him he was most likely a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Ye Feng didn't dare to continue scrutinizing other people's faces, so he stood up and bowed his head slightly.
"Junior Brother Ye, this is Senior Uncle Li, who is also the alchemist selecting medicine apprentices."
"Greetings, Uncle-Master Li!"
As Ye Feng greeted the other person, he took the opportunity to glance at their face.
His delicate, smooth face resembled that of a child, but his eyes held a stern and indifferent gaze.
Hearing Ye Feng's greeting, he merely grunted in response and then gave the order.
"From now on, your task will be to be my medicine apprentice. You must memorize the names and appearances of all kinds of medicinal herbs."
"Come in with me now, I need to refine pills. Help me break down the medicinal herbs first."
After saying that, he walked into the alchemy room with his hands behind his back.
Ye Feng followed behind without saying a word, and only after going inside did he discover that...
The materials laid out on the materials table were clearly the ones that had been broken down on the day of the assessment.
There were just about ten more portions.
Li Qinghe didn't say anything, closed the door, and started working immediately.
With a flick of his wrist, a raging fire erupted beneath the massive cauldron, which was half his height.
What are you still standing there for?
Ye Feng, who was watching the commotion from the sidelines, was startled and then realized what was happening.
The food isn't even prepared yet, and the pot's already on the stove...
Without further hesitation, they began to break down the medicinal herbs, trying to control the finished product to a level close to that of a minor success.
Nearly ten minutes passed, and several more spiritual herbs had been added to the cauldron.
After Ye Feng finished cutting up one portion, he quickly carried it over on a tray.
"What kind of decomposition did you produce? It's completely substandard! That day it was clearly much better than this!"
Ye Feng was stunned. What the hell...?
Aside from the last assessment, he hadn't broken down any medicinal herbs.
He only remembered the feeling of proficiency reaching maturity and partial mastery, breaking it down in his mind, but he wasn't quite sure what the specific level was.
But it shouldn't be too bad.
I didn't expect to get scolded like this, but maybe I messed up last time, and I might have gone a little overboard...
When you're under someone else's roof, you have to start over.
He had been a bit late with the last batch of medicinal herbs, adhering to the assessment time standard.
This time he sped up, finishing in just seven minutes, and then brought it over to Li Qinghe.
"No, no! Your attempts to break down medicinal herbs are inconsistent. The herbs in the last test were a bit rough, but you still managed to break them down thoroughly. What happened this time? Do you even know how to do it?"
Damn it! This is clearly a deliberate attempt to make things difficult for you!
Ye Feng gritted his teeth and glared at his Uncle Li.
Even if you say you're proficient, it's not easy to master; you might make mistakes.
But this time it's definitely from a minor achievement to mastery...
"What are you looking at? Hurry up and go! The medicinal herbs in the cauldron are worth a thousand spirit stones. If you ruin it, you'll be responsible!"
Okay! Okay!
Alchemists are indeed difficult to please.
Ye Feng took a good look at the other person this time. "Serves you right for looking like a doll, and... having such a voluptuous chest."
Damn it... I'm supposed to be a host, yet I'm being scolded like this by a baby-faced guy.
As a modern person who has traveled from another era, it's really hard to adjust one's mindset.
I always feel like I'm being bullied by a little kid.
Of course, he also knew in his heart that, although he didn't know the other party looked naive,
However, her appearance only indicates that she advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage at a young age. The Foundation Establishment stage has a lifespan of 250 years. She may look about 20 years old, but she could be fifty.
If you've taken any youth-preserving elixirs or similar pills...
Old hag!
You're trying to block me, huh? I'll break it down for you.
Even if you beg me, I won't do it!
This time, Ye Feng directly and without any concealment used his fully mastered Decomposition Technique.
One by one, the medicinal herbs dissolved and dissipated under his magic, leaving only green essence and colorful residue...
When Li Qinghe waited for Ye Feng to turn his head, she could no longer suppress a smile on her pretty face, which she had been trying so hard to keep in check.
The rate at which the medicinal herbs were decomposing was beyond her expectations, and she was surprised that Ye Feng looked so angry.
This kid actually had some hidden tricks up his sleeve.
Driven by curiosity, she disregarded her dignified demeanor and couldn't resist using her spiritual power to levitate and look at the materials table.
Upon seeing this, the shock in his eyes could no longer be concealed.
Under the magical power emanating from Ye Feng's hands, the medicinal herbs were clearly divided into two parts in a short time.
One was as clear and lustrous as liquid amber, the other was as fine as sand...
This is... a large-scale decomposition technique!!
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