146: C146 Inquires

C146 Inquires

As a matter of fact, Lin Cheng originally planned to go to Daluo Mountain Range first. After all, the things left behind by a cultivator, regardless of whether they were good or bad, were absolutely extraordinary to them.

Moreover, if it was just an ordinary cultivator, he was afraid that it wouldn't be able to leave anything behind. Just by looking at the ancient aura contained within the jade box, one could tell that the cultivator that left behind the Cattlehide Roll was also extraordinary.

Therefore, one could imagine that the things left behind by an extraordinary cultivator, or rather, the places that were specially marked out on the map, were definitely not ordinary.

However, after asking Zhu Ziqiao, Lin Cheng still decided to postpone his plan of going to Daluo Mountain Range.

On the one hand, he knew that the location marked on the map by the cultivator was not ordinary. But even if he went there, he might not be able to get anything. It was even possible that the dangers in the depths of the Daluo Mountain Range were too great for him to venture into.

One should know that the Daluo Mountain Range wasn't the Boundless Forest, at least to Lin Cheng. In his previous life, he had gone to the Boundless Forest, and even went straight down to the Boundless Forbidden Land. Therefore, even though he was only at the Body-refining Stage, he still dared to set out for the Boundless Forest.

Although he was now at the peak of the Chakra Stage, he didn't know much about the Daluo Mountain Range. Although he didn't know much about it, he was still very unfamiliar with it.

It was a bit too reckless to go there like this.

But more importantly, Lin Cheng didn't want to miss this opportunity to join the Unification Sect. Especially not to let Zhu Ziqiao miss it, because whether it was him or Zhu Ziqiao, neither of them had any cultivation experience after breaking through to the Core Sea Stage. All they had was the Heart Style of Profound Arts left behind by the cultivator. This would probably waste Zhu Ziqiao's extraordinary talent.

The news he got from Zhao Wanli had really moved Lin Cheng.

If he could pass the test and perform exceptionally well, he would have the chance to join the Unification Sect.

Of course, Lin Cheng understood that it wasn't up to him to decide whether or not he could give this opportunity to Zhu Ziqiao. However, with Zhu Ziqiao's amazing affinity with the spiritual energy, Lin Cheng believed that even the Unification Sect would value her.

What she lacked now was just a chance to display her talent in the sect.

The Unification Hall's recruitment of alchemists this time was undoubtedly such an opportunity.

Therefore, Lin Cheng decided to go to the main hall of the Unification Hall to gather some information.

Stellar Country.

Capital City, Star Luo City.

In a wine shop.

"Have you heard? In the morning, a guy from East Sun City passed the test and officially joined the Unification Hall. Even the Manager personally welcomed him with a smile."

"Whoa! Another person passed the test? This is really... Tsk tsk! "

"What's the use of being envious? I only hate that we aren't alchemists. Otherwise, if we can pass the Unification Hall's examination, we will at least be able to take charge of a branch hall..."

"Haha! If I were an alchemist, why would I need a mere Chakra Stage Cultivation Level?"

The others couldn't help but sigh, their words were filled with regret and envy.

Alchemists had a high status in the continent of the Nine Provinces, so there was naturally no one who didn't want to become an alchemist. However, becoming an alchemist did not only require opportunities, but also talent. Those who did not have talent would not be able to become an alchemist even if they forced themselves to learn how to refine pills. Not to mention becoming a qualified apothecary.

Furthermore, the profoundness of pill forging was definitely not below that of cultivation. A person's energy was limited. If one wanted to become an apothecary... It was very difficult for one to achieve much in one's cultivation, so many people had long realized that they were not suited to be apothecaries. Thus, they hurriedly switched to cultivating. Otherwise, they would not be able to achieve much in both pill forging and cultivation.

Therefore, although these people in the bar were full of envy, there was not much jealousy in their words. Instead, they were talking about an alchemist who had passed the examination. There was even a trace of respect in their words.

At this moment, Lin Cheng and Bamboo were sitting at one of the tables. When they heard the conversation of the guests, they looked at each other.

"It seems like it's true."

Lin Cheng said, "I just don't know why the Unification Hall is recruiting so many alchemists."

Bamboo tilted her head slightly and said, "The news is true. As for the exact reason, I'm afraid these people don't know either. Should we go somewhere else to ask?"

"Let's hear it again." Lin Cheng said in a low voice.

Star Luo City was obviously much more prosperous than Dongluo City. Furthermore, they could clearly see a large number of weary outsiders here. These people were asking the hawkers on the street about the Unification Hall's location. Obviously, they were here to participate in the examination.

Lin Cheng and Lin Cheng weren't in a hurry to return to the Hall of Returning Nature. Instead, they strolled around leisurely, especially where there were more Cultivating Warriors or alchemist.

For example, in this wine shop, most of them were Cultivating Warrior. This was because most of the restaurants and inns in Star Luo City were booked by the alchemists and their followers. These Cultivating Warriors could only stay in these inferior restaurants. They did not dare to compete with alchemists for a seat.

Before this, the two of them had already walked past many inns and inns in the Lin City. They had also heard the discussions of many alchemists.

However, these discussions were mostly about those who hadn't passed the examination, or those who were preparing to take part in the examination. Therefore, the amount of information they revealed in their discussions was very limited.

But even so, Lin Cheng and Zhu Huan had indirectly verified Zhao Wanli's words. The facts proved that Zhao Wanli wasn't lying. If he could pass the examination... There would indeed be a lot of benefits, but whether or not he could join the Gui Yi Sect... And... No one was discussing the true purpose of the Returning Sect recruiting apothecaries.

After the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, Lin Cheng and Zhu Chao left the wine shop. After strolling on the street for a while, they arrived at a restaurant of some scale. As the most lively event in Stellar Country and even in the entire northern part of Dongzhou, there were also many people discussing the matter of taking part in the Unification Hall's examination.

Lin Cheng pretended as if nothing had happened and walked to a table, cupping his fists. He asked politely, "My two friends, sorry for disturbing you. I heard that the Unification Hall is recruiting alchemists, but Returning Hall is the biggest alchemy place in Stellar Country. The number of apprentice alchemists that come out every year is astonishing. Why do they need to recruit alchemists from the outside? "

The two sitting opposite each other were drinking and chatting. Lin Cheng's interruption made them very unhappy. One of their faces darkened, "Where did this wild kid come from? He doesn't know the rules at all. Go away! Don't spoil my mood!"

Lin Cheng frowned. He didn't expect this person to be so vile. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Bamboo's cold shout.

"My friend is very polite in speaking to you. Your attitude is so vile. Do you know the rules?" Bamboo's beautiful eyes were filled with coldness. The man in front of her was scolding Lin Cheng wantonly. It made her angry, "At your age, you haven't even passed the test of Hall of Returning to Oneness. How dare you call yourself an alchemist? "

"Bam!"

The man's face instantly flushed red as he bellowed furiously, "How dare you!"

In fact, after hearing the conversation between these two men just now, Lin Cheng and Zhu Chao knew that they had both participated in the Unification Hall's examination. However, none of them had passed the examination, and it was precisely because of this that... Lin Cheng stepped forward and interrupted them, hoping to find out more details about the Unification Hall's examination.

However, he didn't expect that this alchemist would have such a nasty attitude. In the end, before he could say anything, Zhu Chao retorted in an indignant manner.

"You... How dare you!"

The apothecary's face instantly flushed red, and he was about to explode in anger.

Failing to pass the examination was a disgraceful experience to begin with. Furthermore, he was already a middle-aged man. Furthermore, he had come here to try his luck. Because he knew that his skill in alchemy was very ordinary, but he still wanted to try his luck. The pathetic bamboo stick mocked him in front of his face, without a doubt, it directly tore his scar apart.

"Hmph!"

Bamboo's pretty face darkened. She was about to refute him, but was stopped by Lin Cheng.

Lin Cheng waved his hand and said, "Girl, let's go."

Just by looking at this person's self-restraint, one could tell that this was a bag of straw. Even if one asked around with this kind of person, they wouldn't be able to get any results, let alone get into a conflict with this kind of person. That would only lower one's self-esteem.

However, in the eyes of the alchemist, Lin Cheng's actions had caused him to feel ashamed and angry. His face turned pale from anger.

Compared to the sarcasm Zhu Chao had for him, Lin Cheng's action of turning around and leaving without even looking at him was simply a blatant disregard for him. This was treating him like air!

He was a famous alchemist, but he had never been ignored like this before. He had never been humiliated like this before.

In a fit of rage, he shouted, "Brat, you are courting death..."

Swish!

All of a sudden, a dazzling cold light flashed. A sharp long saber was pressed against the alchemist's neck. His furious roar stopped abruptly, and his face turned deathly pale.

"You... You..."

The alchemist looked at Lin Cheng in shock. He never thought that this young man would dare to draw his blade at him, "This is Star Luo City, I am an alchemist..."0

"Hmph!"

Lin Cheng coldly harrumphed and withdrew his saber. Without even looking at him, he turned around and walked out with the bamboo.

The alchemist's face was pale as he looked at the backs of Lin Cheng and Lin Cheng. His eyes gradually revealed a mixture of embarrassment and anger. He clenched his teeth tightly, but in the end, he did not dare to say another word.

"Little thief, where are we going next?"

After leaving the restaurant, Bamboo asked, "Should we continue to investigate?"

Lin Cheng shook his head and said, "If we continue to investigate like this, we won't be able to find any results. These people either didn't pass the test, or they came here with the attitude of trying their luck. They won't know much about the inside story."

"Then where are we going to find out?" Bamboo asked.

"I'm not going to find out."

Lin Cheng shook his head and said, "Go straight to Gui Yi Hall and ask someone to inform Zhao Wanli. We will wait for him here."

Bamboo nodded. She naturally saw it too. Now, it wasn't just Star Luo City, but also the alchemists of the entire Stellar Country. They were all excited by the news of the Hall of Returning to Oneness recruiting alchemists. In such a chaotic situation, it was hard to find any useful information.

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