The expressions on the faces of the alchemists below: Σ(°△°|||)︴ Wasn't the young master here to settle accounts? Why is he so amiable? Yes, amiable.
With everything resolved, how could Ye Xiruo not be in a good mood? Being in a good mood and being more amiable is only natural, isn't it? Look how scared these junior alchemists are!
"By the way, since there are so many of you, shouldn't you send a representative to say what you've been doing here all day?"
In a short while, three young alchemists were chosen. The first one, still wearing the robes of a sixth-grade alchemist, had a faint air of arrogance on his face: "Greetings, Young Palace Master. We have all witnessed what you have done for the Pill King Palace and for the alchemists today, and we are deeply moved. However, this is not a reason for us alchemists to be at your beck and call. A scholar can be killed but not humiliated. Fellow Daoist Qian Tu has only been there for a day and has already suffered mental and physical damage. I cannot condone your actions, Young Palace Master."
"Well said. Do you have any other comments?"
“The cultivation of alchemists is inherently difficult. Instead of doing chores for others, we can focus on cultivation or alchemy to improve our level and bring glory to the Pill King Hall, rather than doing meaningless things.”
"Both of you are absolutely right. As the saying goes, everyone has their own expertise. Those tasks are not meant for alchemists. You can't force something to work out. Please, Young Master, rescind your order."
Wow! That's quite an eloquence. In my past life, I could have been an outstanding orator.
"Now that you've all finished speaking, it's my turn to speak."
"What you all say is correct. Now tell me, why did so many alchemists die all of a sudden recently?"
"It's not because those thugs were too brutal, too savage, or too inhumane; they killed and looted without any sense of justice or humanity."
"Is there anything else you want to say?"
The group of people finally quieted down, and Ye Xiruo gestured for Si Hao to give these young alchemists some anti-inspirational platitudes.
Si Hao, clutching his longsword, coldly swept his gaze over the people below: "The continent has always been chaotic. The strong survive, and the weak are nothing but ants. Cultivators fight for their lives, and bloodshed is inevitable in the process of cultivation. If you don't want to be easily killed, then make yourself stronger. Don't think that just because you're an alchemist, others are born to flatter and fawn over you. There is no love without a reason, nor is there ruthlessness without a reason. While you are arrogant, are you confident you can escape unscathed? It's not that the continent is too chaotic, nor that those cultivators are too inhumane, but that you are too weak. Not only are you weak, but you're also stupid, and then you get killed and deceived."
After Si Hao's words, the alchemists below were indeed utterly devastated, and silence instantly spread across their faces.
Ye Xiruo nodded in satisfaction; this was exactly the effect she wanted. Sure enough, this kind of attention-grabbing stuff should be done by her second senior brother, hehe!
Si Hao continued, "The Pill King Palace cannot protect every one of you. If you want to become strong, you must rely on yourselves. Alchemists' innate conditions are no worse than those of martial artists, but you have given up cultivation and your chance to live. Tell me, is your senior brother strong?"
"powerful."
"Tell me, is the young master weak?"
"No."
Is our temple master weak?
No.
"What I want to tell you is that you too can become just as powerful."
"Is this for real? Can we really do this?"
Clearly, Si Hao's words deeply affected them, completely overturning their perceptions.
"Of course you can. The fact that you can become alchemists and members of the Pill King Hall is enough to prove your excellence. Alchemists are far more gifted than martial artists in cultivation. Just look at Senior Brother and Young Hall Master."
Ye Xiruo felt a little guilty. Her senior brother possessed an ethereal body; even lying down and doing nothing, his power would increase. She, on the other hand, possessed a trace of divine power, making her cultivation virtually unimpeded. Was it really okay to just trick these ignorant youths like this?
However, it seems that the group of ignorant teenagers below were really fooled, as you can tell from their bright, sparkling eyes.
"Second Senior Brother is right. Every alchemist is a uniquely gifted individual, and you all have the potential to embark on the path to enlightenment."
"What does this have to do with the mission at the mission building?"
"The missions of the Mission Tower are to help you better connect with the outside world, discover your own value, and strengthen your resolve. The missions of the Mission Tower are now complete. You can choose the missions you like. If you don't want to do any missions, then we can only arrange for you to go mining." Ye Xiruo smiled as she looked at the group of alchemists below. What was their reaction?
"What? A new mission?"
"Can we choose for ourselves?"
"It's a mandatory mission. If you don't accept the mission, you'll have to go mining. That's much more dangerous than doing odd jobs."
Ye Xiruo's words terrified the group of junior alchemists. They all ran away in a flash, heading straight for the mission building, of course.
Actually, the tasks in the Task Hall had already changed a while ago, and now the Task Hall was packed with people inside and out. The person in charge had a bitter face, watching as the Task Hall was about to be trampled to pieces by this group of junior alchemists. Every major event in the Task Hall was always caused by the young master.
The manager's direct operational skills began to maintain order: "The mission deadline in the mission building is three months. If a mission fails, a new mission will be forcibly assigned. Each person can only accept one mission at a time."
"I told you there's no such thing as a free lunch. I heard that the managers of the Spirit Herb Garden and the Animal Husbandry Garden have particularly bad tempers, and the outer disciples are often kicked out."
"The library is quite nice."
"It's just a bit boring."
"I'm going to register for the kitchen task. Young Master is so thoughtful. I've wanted to learn from the kitchen for a long time, and now Young Master has given me a legitimate opportunity to do so. I'm so touched."
After he finished speaking, he was met with a barrage of eye rolls from those around him, along with the label of "foodie."
"It's getting boring staying in the Pill King's Palace all the time. I'd better go and take on the task of looking after the spiritual herbs at the restaurant. I'll also get some insights into the various aspects of life while I'm at it."
Of course, many people were unconvinced and wondered why they should have to do all this. But Ye Xiruo's attitude was very clear: if you can do nothing, then go ahead and mine happily! So this is not an elective course at all, but a required course. No matter how unwilling you are, you have to do it.
However, overall, these simple alchemists were quite happy. Alchemists also need resources for cultivation. In the past, good missions were hard to come by. The missions that were released now were hard work, but there was no danger to their lives, and they could also earn spirit stones. It couldn't be better. The young palace master was indeed wise.
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