svetikya Chapter 13 Alchemy and Offering
Chapter 13 Alchemy and Offering
Not long after.
Xiao Zheng carried an oil paper package and walked into Wan Yao Zhai.
As soon as they arrived at the front hall, they were noticed by the manager who was checking the accounts.
The shopkeeper was slightly taken aback. With his still-good memory, he recalled that Xiao Zheng was the mercenary who bought the prescription two months ago.
Xiao Zheng walked directly to the counter and placed the oil paper package on the table: "I have a few Qi Condensation Pills here, which I would like to sell to Wan Yao Zhai."
Selling Qi Condensation Pills?
An incredulous look appeared on the shopkeeper's face.
I remember that this kid bought the prescription for the Qi Condensation Pill two months ago.
Could it be that he actually managed to refine it?
The shopkeeper opened the oil paper package, and a pure medicinal fragrance instantly wafted out.
Inside the oiled paper package, the pills were round and plump, with a uniform color, and were actually Qi Condensation Pills of very high quality.
His pupils contracted slightly, and a look of shock appeared on his face: "You...you really succeeded?"
The shopkeeper's voice trembled slightly.
Two months ago, he and Little Fairy Doctor thought that this boy would have a hard time succeeding, but they never expected that he would actually have the talent of an alchemist!
Xiao Zheng nodded: "I managed to get a few by sheer luck. I wonder if Wan Yao Zhai would accept them?"
"Yes, of course we'll accept!"
The shopkeeper suppressed his inner turmoil and quickly composed himself. "The normal price for a Qi Condensation Pill is usually 70 gold coins, but yours is of good quality, so I can buy it for 70 gold coins. What do you think, sir?"
Xiao Zheng also knew that Qi Condensation Pills were very cheap. Based on the market price of 70-80, he thought that he could sell them for 60 gold coins, which would be good. He would make an extra 10 gold coins, so why wouldn't he want to?
Xiao Zheng nodded in agreement, and the shopkeeper promptly handed over the money and delivered the goods.
The shopkeeper asked, "May I ask your surname, sir?"
Xiao Zheng: "Xiao".
The shopkeeper said sincerely, "Mr. Xiao, I have a favor to ask."
"Would you be willing to serve as an alchemy tutor at my Ten Thousand Medicines Hall?"
Xiao Zheng was stunned for a moment, not expecting the other party to suddenly make such a suggestion.
The shopkeeper continued, "Don't worry about the salary! I can offer 10000 gold coins per month."
"At the same time, you can browse all the prescriptions in the store, and all the medicinal materials needed to refine pills are half price."
"If you require it, Wan Yao Zhai can also prepare free guest rooms and medicine-making rooms for you."
"You only need to refine a few batches of pills when the Wan Yao Zhai is in urgent need."
"If you wish to leave in the future, you are welcome to do so at any time. Wan Yao Zhai will not stop you."
He paused for a moment, then threw out another bombshell: "In addition, I can persuade Boss Yao to write you a letter of introduction from the Alchemist Guild."
Xiao Zheng's gaze narrowed slightly.
The shopkeeper's terms are quite generous.
The letter of introduction from the Alchemist Guild, in particular, is of the greatest value to an alchemist.
Only with this can you take the alchemist certification exam.
This is somewhat similar to the Writers' Association in my previous life, which required nominees...
Having lived two lives, Xiao Zheng instantly saw through the shopkeeper's thoughts.
This is a timely act of kindness.
This is because he can only refine first-grade pills now. He has not yet passed the alchemist qualification exam and is not yet a true alchemist. He is still in the early stages.
At this point, winning them over has the lowest cost, but the potential returns are limitless.
However, Xiao Zheng also knew that Mr. Yao behind the shopkeeper was no kind person. In the original work, he had once had wicked thoughts about Little Fairy Doctor's Seven-Colored Poison Scripture.
If he agrees to this, given that guy's personality, he probably won't let him leave easily in the future.
But it doesn't really matter.
As long as Xiao Zheng is given enough time to save money, buy cultivation techniques, and practice.
If that time comes, even if he wants to leave, Wan Yao Zhai won't be able to stop him!
Right now, Xiao Zheng is worried about housing, money, and medicine prescriptions, and the conditions at Wan Yao Zhai can solve these problems.
However, we can't just agree directly; we need to negotiate a bit more.
"I appreciate the shopkeeper's kindness."
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Zheng said frankly, "However, my ambitions lie in all directions, and I cannot stay in Qingshan Town forever. At most, I can only stay for a period of time."
"Enough! Enough!"
The shopkeeper was overjoyed. As long as Mr. Xiao was willing to stay, that was enough. As for the rest, they could talk about it later.
Of course, he still said aloud, "Mr. Xiao, please rest assured. As I just said, you can leave whenever you want in the future."
"To be honest, my main purpose is to gain Mr. Xiao's friendship."
Xiao Zheng nodded and agreed.
The innkeeper asked, "Mr. Xiao, would you like a medicine-making room or guest rooms?"
Xiao Zheng thought for a moment and said, "Prepare a medicine-refining room for me, and put a bed in it where I can sleep."
The shopkeeper praised, "Mr. Xiao is truly dedicated to learning."
Xiao Zheng planned to give the Qi Condensation Pill to Little Fairy Doctor first, so he asked, "Where is Little Fairy Doctor?"
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Little Fairy Doctor went to browse the market, she should be back soon. Shall I take you to see the alchemy room?"
Xiao Zheng nodded: "Alright."
The shopkeeper led Xiao Zheng to the backyard, through two moon gates, and into a secluded courtyard.
"This is the dedicated alchemy area, and the alchemy furnaces and equipment here are the best from Wan Yao Zhai."
Pushing open the wooden door of the alchemy room, a faint aroma of medicine wafted out.
The room was spacious and bright, with a bronze alchemy furnace in the center. On the shelf next to it were some prescriptions and various tools.
The shopkeeper waved his hand towards the alchemy room and said with a smile, "Mr. Xiao, please go ahead. I have to go take care of my business now. If you have any requests, please feel free to contact me."
Xiao Zheng nodded, and the shopkeeper left.
Xiao Zheng entered the alchemy room and walked to the shelf where the prescriptions were kept. He found that all the prescriptions in the inner room were here.
His gaze swept over the prescriptions and finally settled on the only second-grade pill prescription in the Wan Yao Zhai.
Xiao Zheng picked up the prescription, glanced through it briefly, and a prompt immediately popped up on the panel.
[Second-grade medicinal formula, Jin Chuang Dan, discovered]
[Is it included?]
【whether】
Xiao Zheng clicked "Yes" without hesitation, and the prescription section on the panel immediately added information about Golden Wound Pill.
He then picked up the prescription for the First-Grade Qi-Returning Pill from the side and added it to his notebook as well.
Seeing that there were materials for refining Qi-restoring pills in the alchemy room, and figuring he had nothing else to do for the time being, Xiao Zheng started refining the pills directly.
Qi-restoring pills can restore fighting spirit, making them an essential item for robbing and pillaging. Getting more of them is always beneficial.
By the time he came out of the inner room, it was already dark.
Xiao Zheng found the shopkeeper and asked, "Has Little Fairy Doctor returned?"
The shopkeeper was also somewhat puzzled: "They should have been back long ago..."
Xiao Zheng frowned slightly. Little Fairy Doctor's cultivation level wasn't high; he wondered if she had encountered some trouble. He then said, "I'll go to the market to look for her."
After saying that, he didn't wait for the shopkeeper's response and quickly walked out of Wanyaozhai, heading towards the market.
By this time, it was completely dark in Qingshan Town, and there were very few pedestrians and stalls on the streets.
As soon as Xiao Zheng reached the middle of the market, he heard a dispute coming from ahead.
"Little Fairy Doctor, please do me the honor of coming home with me. I'll treat you to a good meal!"
"No need, Young Commander Mu, please have some self-respect."
Xiao Zheng saw that Little Fairy Doctor was surrounded by four young men dressed in tight-fitting clothes.
The leader was a proud-looking young man in purple robes with a wolf-head token hanging from his waist; he was none other than Mu Li, the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group.
The Fairy Doctor's pretty face was tense, her right hand quietly behind her back, her fingertips pinching a packet of green powder, the poison powder she usually used for self-defense.
"It's Mu Li, the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group..."
"This young lady, Fairy Doctor, is a wonderful doctor. She saved my wife during her difficult childbirth last time..."
"What a pity, being targeted by Mu Li is likely to bring disaster upon them."
A few passersby watched from a distance, whispering among themselves, their faces full of worry.
The Little Fairy Doctor is renowned for saving lives and healing the wounded in Qingshan Town.
No one wanted to see her bullied by Mu Li, but the Wolf Head Mercenary Group was so powerful that no one dared to step forward to stop them.
Just then, a light gold panel suddenly popped up in front of Xiao Zheng's eyes.
[Chosen Quest Triggered!]
[Mu Li, the young leader of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, wants to invite your friend Little Fairy Doctor to his home, but Little Fairy Doctor isn't interested. What should you do in this situation?]
[A. Observe coldly and ignore it.]
[B. Flirt with Mu Li and help him persuade Little Fairy Doctor; reward: 1 Creation Point.]
[C. Protect Little Fairy Doctor, scold and beat up Mu Li, reward 1 Creation Point.]