Although most people choose the Power Crystal Pillar test, few choose the more difficult alchemy or weapon crafting tests.
After all, the ability to refine medicine and craft weapons is not something that ordinary people can master.
However, Yu Huaiting still explained the relevant rules for the alchemy and weapon-making assessment as instructed.
"The second type of assessment test is alchemy. Disciples who know alchemy can try to choose this test."
"The Ice Points awarded in the Alchemy Test are more generous than those in the Strength Test. There are medicinal herbs on the table for refining pills of different grades."
"Those who successfully refine a first-grade pill will be rewarded with 30,000 Ice Points, those who refine a second-grade pill will be rewarded with 60,000 Ice Points, and those who refine a third-grade pill will be rewarded with 100,000 Ice Points."
"A fourth-grade pill costs 150,000 Ice Points, and a fifth-grade pill costs 200,000 Ice Points."
As soon as Yu Huaiting finished speaking, a heated discussion broke out in the room.
"Two hundred thousand ice points?!"
"So many! That's equivalent to completing a Heavenly-level mission."
"It's normal. Alchemists are scarce on the continent. Being able to refine a fifth-grade pill makes one a fifth-grade alchemist."
"The status of a fifth-grade alchemist on the continent is self-evident. There are probably only a handful of alchemists of the fifth grade or above on the entire continent."
"Thinking about it that way, it makes sense. The rarity of a fifth-grade pill is worth these ice points."
"That's right, that's right. Even Elder Zhou, the number one alchemist in our Ice Feather Palace, is only a sixth-grade alchemist. How could he possibly have a disciple who can refine a fifth-grade pill?"
"That's true. These ice spots look tempting, but in reality, no one can actually get them."
"Sigh, that's true, we can only dream about it."
"......"
"Ahem." Yu Huaiting coughed lightly. "Quiet."
The murmurs in the room gradually subsided, and finally, everything returned to calm.
"The third type of assessment is the weapon crafting test. Like alchemists, weapon crafters are also extremely important and sought-after figures on the continent."
"Refining a low-level spiritual treasure will earn you 30,000 Ice Points, a mid-level spiritual treasure will earn you 60,000 Ice Points, and a high-level spiritual treasure will earn you 100,000 Ice Points."
"Low-grade spiritual artifacts grant 150,000 Ice Points, while mid-grade spiritual artifacts grant 200,000 Ice Points."
"Alright, the assessment rules have been explained, let's begin the test," Yu Huaiting said.
After he finished speaking, a figure quietly slipped into the training ground, found an empty seat and sat down. It was Yu Qiqi, who had overslept.
Yu Huaiting on the stage noticed Yu Qiqi and shook his head helplessly. This girl.
Yu Qiqi sat down, panting.
I had a good chat with my father last night about my experiences away from home, and went to bed quite late, so I didn't get up on time this morning.
I almost missed Sister Yan's inner disciple assessment, but luckily I made it in time.
Yu Qiqi glanced around and her gaze immediately locked onto Ruan Xiyan.
She waved at Ruan Xiyan, opened her mouth in her direction, and silently mouthed a few words, "Sister Yan, good luck."
Ruan Xiyan understood what she meant and smiled.
The fifteen of them underwent the inner gate assessment in the order drawn by lot.
Ruan Xiyan drew number thirteen, which is a relatively late position.
The disciple who drew number one quickly stepped forward, stood in front of the power crystal pillar without hesitation, and chose the first type of power test.
He stood in front of the power crystal pillar, took a deep breath, gathered all his strength into his fist, and smashed it fiercely towards the power crystal pillar.
Two "ding-ding" sounds rang out.
A light shone from the second stage on the crystal pillar.
"Passing the assessment will earn you 20,000 Ice Points," Yu Huaiting said.
"Thank you, Palace Master."
"Go and rest first, next one."
Immediately, another disciple took over, also choosing the Power Crystal Pillar, and with one punch, level one up.
One by one, the disciples stepped forward to complete the assessment.
There are level one powers, level two powers, and level three powers.
However, they all chose the simplest test, the Power Crystal Pillar Test.
Sitting on the high platform, an elder dressed in simple clothes sighed, "It seems that this year's alchemy and weapon crafting assessment was set up in vain. So far, not a single disciple has taken the assessment."
Another black-haired elder smiled and said, "Don't be discouraged, there are still a few disciples behind you."
"Moreover, the new disciple from the outer sect who reached the inner sect level in less than three months is also in this assessment. Perhaps she can bring us some surprises."
"Are you talking about that little girl named Ruan Xiyan?" Elder Zhou Che asked.
Elder Shen Qi nodded, "It's her."
This young girl is very famous in the outer sect; even the inner sect elders have heard of her.
"She is able to accomplish many tasks that other disciples have failed to do, so she must be quite strong in terms of both strength and ability."
"However, I have never heard of her being skilled in alchemy and weapon crafting. I'm afraid that young girl will choose the easiest power crystal test."
The assessment was still ongoing when Yu Huaiting spoke up: "Disciple number twelve."
A fair-skinned man walked over and looked at Yu Huaiting on the high platform. "Palace Master, I choose the alchemy assessment."
Yu Huaiting raised an eyebrow; finally, someone had chosen another assessment.
I just don't know how skilled this disciple is at alchemy.
"Okay, go to the table on the left. There are alchemy cauldrons and medicinal herbs on the table. You can refine pills of different grades according to the different levels of medicinal herbs."
"Finally, the alchemy master Elder Zhou Che will evaluate the pills you have refined. Let's begin."
The man walked to the table, first preheating the cauldron with flames, and then methodically added the medicinal herbs to refine them.
"What you say comes true! Here comes a disciple who can refine medicine. Old Zhou, how good is this disciple's medicine-refining skill?" Shen Qi asked.
His greatest skill was crafting weapons, but his old friend was the most adept at alchemy.
Zhou Che stroked his beard and shook his head, saying, "The techniques and steps for refining medicine are correct, but unfortunately, the control over flames and mental power is still too weak, so I can't refine any high-grade pills."
"You're too picky. By your standards, I'm afraid none of the disciples in the entire Ice Feather Palace who can refine medicine would meet your expectations."
Zhou Che snorted, "It's as if your standards are low. Otherwise, how come you haven't had a single satisfactory disciple all these years?"
"Old Zhou, how dare you criticize me? You haven't taken on a single apprentice either," Shen Qi retorted, unconvinced.
Watching them bicker like old children, a helpless sigh escaped Yu Huaiting's lips.
Old Zhou and Old Shen have lived most of their lives, but their temperaments remain the same. If they don't argue at least once a day, they feel restless.
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