Immortality Cultivation: I Farm in the System Space

At that time... Lin Jing, seemingly unaware, continued refining his elixir medicine, sweat beads already soaking his forehead. Lin Jing simply wiped his forehead casually with his hand, his gaze never even leaving the Pill Furnace. Thus, another quarter of an hour passed. It was then that a faint pill fragrance began to emanate from Lin Jing's Pill Furnace. As time slowly passed, the pill fragrance grew stronger and eventually filled the entire courtyard. At that moment... Lin Jing's batch of Elixir Furnace Medicine had reached the final Solidifying Pill stage. This was the last step in the entire alchemy process, and the most crucial one. As time ticked away, Lin Jing dared not be remiss, continuously using his Divine Sense to monitor the inside of the Pill Furnace while increasing the flame. ...... As the medicinal liquid finally gathered and began to solidify within the Pill Furnace. Finally... The Elixir Medicine was refined. Lin Jing himself relaxed. After waiting a while, Lin Jing finally opened the Pill Furnace. The moment the Pill Furnace opened, a burst of pill fragrance overflowed and dispersed. Lin Jing reached in and took out the refined elixir medicine. This batch of elixir, in total, had four pills: one Superior-grade, one Medium-grade, and two Low-grade. Not bad. The results were not much different from what Lin Jing had expected. In fact, Lin Jing intentionally controlled the result of the pill formation. He needed to refine one Superior-grade pill, but he couldn't be too conspicuous. Therefore, even for a Third-Grade Alchemist like him, refining this batch of medicine was not easy. More so, considering that this was done outdoors, without the bonus of an alchemy room's system enhancement. Originally... Lin Jing had considered using the system's Bonus Attachment Function. But later Lin Jing thought it over. This assessment only required one Superior-grade medicinal pill. Using Bonus Attachment, the refined pills might very likely become Supreme Grade Elixir. Or even Flawless Elixir could appear. That would be too conspicuous. So, Lin Jing decided against using the Bonus Attachment Function. ...... Upon seeing the Superior-grade medicinal pill in Lin Jing's hand, Steward Cheng's face couldn't help but show delight. He hadn't expected Lin Jing to actually refine a Superior-grade medicinal pill, which eased the anxiety he had been feeling. Then, Lin Jing took out a small porcelain bottle from his Storage Bag and placed the pill inside it, then handed it to the attendant standing by. The attendant took the pill and went directly to Zheng Attendant. Upon reaching Zheng Attendant, he passed on the pill. Zheng Attendant reached out to take the pill and then uncorked the porcelain bottle, pouring out the pills to examine closely. After a long moment. After finishing the examination, Zheng Attendant pocketed the pills and then handed them to the attendant. Then, Zheng Attendant took a couple of steps forward, looked at the group, and said, "Today, you all performed well. In this assessment, you all passed." "Your abilities have been recognized by Yuebaolou, and we hope to continue to cooperate sincerely. Yuebaolou will definitely not let you down." "Alright, Steward Cheng and Lin Jing, the two of you stay behind. The rest of you may leave now..." After Zheng Attendant finished, the others exchanged glances and then walked out. After the others had left, only Zheng Attendant, Steward Cheng, and Lin Jing remained in the courtyard. At that moment, Steward Cheng spoke first: "May I know why Zheng Attendant has asked us to stay? What are your instructions?" Zheng Attendant looked at Steward Cheng and said, "Steward Cheng, you have been in charge of collecting the Elixir Medicine from the Offering Priests for the past few months, haven't you?" "Yes..." Steward Cheng nodded. "I've also reviewed those collected medicines, and there were no issues with the others..." At this point. Attendant Zheng first paused, then looked at Lin Jing and said: "But..." "Why is it that the Elixir Medicine that Lin Jing offers up is so scant, Can you give me an explanation for that?" "Indeed, this is the real motive of Attendant Zheng." Lin Jing thought to himself. "To reply to Attendant Zheng..." Steward Cheng bowed with hands folded, then replied: "The quantity of Elixir Medicine that Lin Jing offers, was set by Elder Bai previously, thirty pieces each month, without error..." Attendant Zheng, with a serious expression, said: "The terms set by Friend Bai were from a few months ago, weren't they?" "Yes..." Steward Cheng replied. "Very well..." Attendant Zheng spoke again: "I do not know why Friend Bai previously allowed Lin Jing to offer only thirty Elixir Medicines, but now that I am managing Yuebaolou in Nanshan Market..." "It will be done according to my rules." Finishing his statement, Attendant Zheng's presence surged as he looked straight at Steward Cheng: "From this month onwards, Lin Jing, like the other Offering Priests, will need to offer up fifty Second Rank Elixir Medicines every month." "And of these fifty, at least ten must be of superior-grade." "During my management, nobody, no matter who, is allowed to receive special treatment." "Did you understand?" After listening, Steward Cheng frowned for a moment and was just about to speak again when Lin Jing interrupted him. "I agree..." Lin Jing said. Steward Cheng looked towards Lin Jing, then reminded him: "Lin Jing, that's ten superior-grade Elixir Medicines..." "I know..." "Steward Cheng, don't worry about it." Lin Jing spoke reassuringly. Attendant Zheng nodded, then looked towards Lin Jing and said: "I have seen the Elixir Medicines you've refined; they're no worse than those of the others. For a Second-Grade Alchemist, producing fifty a month is not a difficult task." "If you truly cannot refine them, then you do not deserve to be an Offering Priest at my Yuebaolou." "I don't care what relations you had with Friend Bai before, but during my management, everyone is treated the same. Everything depends on one's own ability... "Did you understand?" "Understood..." "Rest assured, Attendant Zheng, fifty Elixir Medicines, there will not be one missing," Lin Jing nodded and said. "Mm..." Attendant Zheng nodded in agreement. Afterward, he arranged some matters with Steward Cheng and then left the area. After Attendant Zheng had left, only Lin Jing and Steward Cheng remained. Steward Cheng then said: "Lin Jing, are you really sure you can do it?" "Ten superior-grade Elixir Medicines per month, that's not easy..." "Don't worry, Steward Cheng..." Lin Jing said, then jokingly added: "If not, I can always have Li Tangyu help me refine a few superior-grade Elixir Medicines. For him, ten superior-grade wouldn't that be a breeze?" "Right, how did I not think of that..." Steward Cheng slapped his forehead and exclaimed. "The offered Elixir Medicines don't necessarily have to be refined by the Pill Master himself." "Li Tangyu is now a Third-Grade Alchemist, for him to refine these Second Rank Elixir Medicines would indeed be a breeze." After saying that, Steward Cheng then reminded him: "However, even so, you shouldn't bother him all the time..." "Don't worry, I know my limits, I won't disturb him until a critical moment," Lin Jing said. "That's good..." "Well, we should also get going..." "Alright..." After speaking, the two of them also left the Alchemy Room.