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In just four days, Zhao Wanli had rushed to Star Luo City. Even though Lin Cheng had already expected this, he was still slightly surprised when he saw Zhao Wanli's speed.
One should know that between Dongluo City and Star Luo City, even if they were riding fast horses, plus, the main hall was going to send someone to inform him about this. This also meant that Zhao Wanli didn't rest for a moment on the way here.
Seeing Lin Cheng's strange look, Zhao Wanli hurriedly cupped his fists and said, "Pill Master Lin, don't blame me. I will come immediately after receiving the message. It's just that I'm not strong enough, so I can't travel day and night. The horses also need to rest. That's why I was delayed at the station. "
Lin Cheng could not help but be stunned when he heard that. "You are still resting at the station? Then your speed is really shocking!"
Hearing this, Zhao Wanli revealed an embarrassed expression and shook his head with a bitter smile. He said, "Pill Master Lin, don't laugh at me. If I also have the strength of a peak Chakra Stage like Pill Master Lin, I naturally don't need to rest..."
Lin Cheng laughed and said, "I only asked the people from the main hall to inform you four days ago. Now that you are here, if you are faster, I'm afraid that only the cultivator can do it."
"Go to Dongluo City? So that's how it is!"
Zhao Wanli was stunned for a moment, then he reacted and said with a smile, "Pill Master Lin, you might not know, but all the branches of Unification Hall have Transmission Jade Chip. The people of the main hall don't need to go to the Dongluo City, they just need to pass through the Transmission Jade Chip. I will be able to receive the news. "
"Transmission Jade Chip?"
Lin Cheng was stunned. He asked, "Isn't Transmission Jade Chip something that can only be produced by cultivator? The Unification Hall actually has one?"
In his previous life, Lin Cheng had heard of Transmission Jade Chip, but he had never seen it before. This was because the Transmission Jade Chip was a communication tool that could only be refined by cultivator. It was said that even though the two of them were separated by a thousand miles, they were still very far away from each other. As long as they passed through the Transmission Jade Chip, they would be able to transmit messages.
However, refining weapons had always been exclusive to cultivator. Therefore, Lin Cheng had never thought of this aspect. He had never thought that the Unification Hall would actually have a Transmission Jade Chip.
A pleased expression appeared on Zhao Wanli's face as he said, "Pill Master Lin is right. A Transmission Jade Chip can only be refined and used by cultivator. And behind the Unification Hall, aren't there countless cultivator?"
Lin Cheng immediately felt relieved. It was a Transmission Jade Chip that the Unification Sect's cultivator refined for the Unification Hall.
His heart moved, and he couldn't help but ask, "Manager Zhao, can you buy this Transmission Jade Chip from the Unification Hall?
Knowing that the Unification Hall actually had a Transmission Jade Chip, Lin Cheng couldn't help but be moved.
As long as one wasn't an idiot, one could understand the function of a Transmission Jade Chip.
Lin Cheng knew that he and Zhu Ziqiao would definitely go to the Daluo Mountain Range in the future. At that time, the Transmission Jade Chip was going to come in handy. Furthermore, even if it was during normal times, he and Zhu Ziqiao could not always be together. Therefore, it was necessary to maintain a continuous relationship between the two of them.
"I'm afraid that is not possible."
Zhao Wanli heard this and could not help but shake his head and say: "Pill Master Lin, this Transmission Jade Chip was refined by the Artifact-refining Master of the Unification Sect for the Unification Hall. Not to mention outsiders, other than the various branches... Only the stewards of the main hall and the alchemists in charge have their own Transmission Jade Chip. Other than that, no one else."
Lin Cheng could not help but feel a little disappointed when he heard that, but he still did not give up and asked, "Then, if I wish to request the alchemist of Unification Sect to refine a Jade Chip for me, I can use other things to exchange for it. Is that alright?"
"This..."
Zhao Wanli thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Pill Master Lin, the Artifact-refining Master of Unification Hall is a cultivator. I'm afraid we won't be able to take out anything that can enter their eyes."
As he spoke, he glanced at Lin Cheng.
He didn't think that Lin Cheng would be able to take out anything extraordinary that could even tempt the Artifact-refining Master. Even though Lin Cheng was an alchemist and his skill in alchemy was extraordinary, there was an insurmountable gap between the Cultivating Warrior and the cultivator.
The only thing Lin Cheng could take out was probably the pill.
But could the pill that Lin Cheng refined enter the eyes of the cultivator?
If the Artifact-refining Master of the Unification Sect wanted the pill, it would be better to directly go to the sect and ask for it, or trade with the alchemist of the sect, wouldn't that be even better?
Seeing Zhao Wanli's expression, Lin Cheng nodded his head and did not say anything else.
He knew what Zhao Wanli was thinking, but he didn't express anything because he could see that Zhao Wanli's level wasn't high enough, so he couldn't directly talk to the Artifact-refining Master of the Unification Sect.
Lin Cheng planned to wait until he passed the test of the Unification Hall, then find a way to buy the Transmission Jade Chip.
Although a cultivator that had reached a certain level could use a flying sword or some other special means of communication, it was still too far away from Lin Cheng.
To Lin Cheng, the most suitable thing for him right now was undoubtedly the Transmission Jade Chip. Therefore, he decided to buy at least one of them if he wanted to buy it.
"Pill Master Lin, shall we head to the main hall to participate in the examination now?" While Lin Cheng was deep in thought, Zhao Wanli asked anxiously.
"Alright!"
Lin Cheng nodded.
After the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, the three of them arrived at the main hall of Unification Hall in Star Luo City.
The examination was carried out in the alchemy room in the back hall.
"Guest alchemist?"
The person in charge of the examination, Lin Cheng, was an old man in a gray robe. The old man sized Lin Cheng up from head to toe, then looked at Zhao Wanli.
"Yes, Deacon Chen. This Pill Master Lin is the guest alchemist of the Dongluo City's Unification Hall. He had joined the Unification Hall two years ago, but he had been practicing outside. He only returned today. " Zhao Wanli said hastily, his expression was very humble and reserved.
"Then let's give it a try."
The old man called Deacon Chen nodded indifferently and waved his hand casually. Immediately, a servant walked over with a tray in his hand. Deacon Chen said, "The Essence Replenishing Pill can be refined, right? Here are all the ingredients needed to refine the Essence Replenishing Pill. You refine it on the spot. "
"Alright."
Lin Cheng nodded, but he was slightly surprised in his heart.
He naturally knew how to refine the Essence Replenishing Pill. This was the most ordinary pill in the Nine States. It could replenish the essence energy of the Cultivating Warrior, but its effects were very limited. It was only slightly stronger than the medicinal liquid.
For example, in the Unification Hall of the Dongluo City, before the Three-treasure Pill and Energy-returning Pill that Lin Cheng refined were introduced, this kind of Essence Replenishing Pill was sold.
It could be said that this Essence Replenishing Pill was the first pill that an alchemist had mastered. Even an apprentice alchemist who had some superb skills could refine it.
However, the more this was the case, the stranger Lin Cheng felt in his heart.
If the examination was only to refine such a simple pill, then why were there so many alchemists that did not pass the examination?
Thinking up to this point, Lin Cheng considered his words and asked, "May I ask Deacon Chen, what are the standards for refining the Essence Replenishing Pill? For example, achieving a few transformations, the quality of the pill, or how many pills must be produced..."
However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Deacon Chen, "There are no requirements for these, it's up to you."
"As you wish?"
Lin Cheng was slightly startled. "No requirements?"
Zhu Ziqiao was also somewhat stunned and could not help asking, "Then how do we determine whether he passes or not?"
"When he passes, naturally he will tell you. Begin!"
Deacon Chen casually said and turned around to sit down on the chair.
"Little..." Zhu Ziqiao opened her mouth and Lin Cheng gave her a reassuring look.
Lin Cheng nodded slightly and his gaze landed on the tray that contained the medicinal ingredients. He swept his gaze and found that the medicinal ingredients on the tray were only enough to be refined once at most.
This also meant that he only had one chance.
Although he didn't know if there would be any other test after he passed this test, at least, if he didn't pass this time, he wouldn't need to think about what would happen next. He would be able to leave the Unification Hall.2
Lin Cheng thought to himself. It seemed like there would be other tests after this. Otherwise, such a simple pill wouldn't have eliminated so many alchemists.
"Hurry up, I have a lot of things to do. I don't have much time to waste with you guys!" Deacon Chen suddenly said with an impatient tone.
"Yes, yes, yes. I will have to trouble Deacon Chen to wait a little longer." Zhao Wanli's heart tightened. He hastily smiled and cupped his fists at Lin Cheng, "Pill Master Lin, look..."
"Alright then!"
Lin Cheng didn't have any reaction to Deacon Chen's impatience. He just nodded his head.
He could naturally see Deacon Chen's contempt for him. He had experienced this kind of look and attitude many times. In his previous life, he didn't have a single Cultivation Level. It was the first time someone saw him. How could he not believe that ___ was an alchemist? Not only did he look down on him, he also looked down on him. He was already used to ignoring these gazes.
Zhu Ziqiao couldn't help but frown when she heard this. This Deacon Chen's arrogant attitude towards Lin Cheng... It made her feel a little uncomfortable in her heart, but she did not have any reaction when she saw Lin Cheng. She didn't say anything and just snorted coldly in her heart.
"Phew!"
Lin Cheng took a deep breath and prepared to concoct the pill.
Once he started, it was as if he had changed into another person. His expression became extremely serious and serious. This was a habit he had developed over the years. Because in his previous life, he did not have any Cultivation Level. Any time he tried to concoct a Cultivation Level, it would not be easy for him. He had to give it his all, using all of his energy. Only then could he control the Blue Fire and concoct the pill.
At this moment, even though he was about to refine the most basic and simplest Essence Replenishing Pill, he was still extremely serious.
There were only two ingredients needed to refine the Essence Replenishing Pill. One was the Yuan Qi Grass and the other was a treasured ginseng. They were all medicinal ingredients that could replenish Yuan Power. One only needed to refine it and condense it into a pill before completing the refinement.
Such a simple pill naturally did not need to use a Blue Fire. Lin Cheng would also not easily expose the fact that he possessed a Blue Fire. He carried the tray and walked to the front of the cauldron and lit the fire.
After that, he quickly processed the two medicinal ingredients and began the refinement.
Following the two medicinal ingredients turning into medicinal liquid one after another, the process of removing the impurities began. This was also the most crucial step in alchemy. How many revolutions could the pill achieve? It all depended on the skill of an alchemist, which was also the skill of an alchemist. And... And so on and so forth.
"Gugu..."
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