Immortality Cultivation: I Farm in the System Space

The Pill Master Wang hastily said: "This is the situation, Lin Daoyou..." "During the last assessment, I accidentally disturbed your alchemy, and I've felt particularly guilty about it." "So, today I have specifically come to offer an apology to you, Lin Daoyou." "I have arranged a banquet at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion and would like to invite Lin Daoyou to the feast as a gesture of my apologies." Upon hearing this, Lin Jing frowned. He and this Pill Master Wang weren't close friends. Besides exchanging greetings when they met, they had no private communications. Why would he want to apologize to him all of a sudden? Moreover... Lin Jing had long understood this Pill Master Wang's personality; he was the type who wouldn't get up early without a benefit. From the few interactions they had, the changes in his attitude toward Lin Jing were telling. Besides, a banquet at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion wasn't cheap, and given their relationship, it didn't justify such a wasteful expenditure on his part. Unless he needed Lin Jing's help for something, or perhaps Elder Yu from behind him, that's why he would do this. With this thought, Lin Jing directly responded: "Sorry, I need to focus on my alchemy and don't have spare time to attend." Thinking that Lin Jing was afraid of trouble, Pill Master Wang quickly added: "Lin Daoyou, I know you usually dislike being disturbed, so I have only invited you alone, hoping you might honor me with your presence." Lin Jing spoke again: "My alchemy skills can't compare to yours, Daoyou, and the tasks in this pavilion cannot be delayed. Please return." After saying this, Lin Jing prepared to close the door and return inside. "Lin Daoyou..." Pill Master Wang wanted to say something else but was directly interrupted by Lin Jing. Lin Jing's expression turned cold as he said: "During the previous assessment, Attendant Zheng made himself very clear. Are you perhaps trying to get me expelled from Yuebaolou, Wang Daoyou?" Seeing Lin Jing's displeased expression, Pill Master Wang was momentarily stunned, then hurriedly waved his hands and said with a smile: "You've misunderstood, Lin Daoyou. I merely wanted to apologize; I had no other intentions." After hearing Pill Master Wang's explanation, Lin Jing's expression softened slightly, but his attitude remained unchanged. "I need to go back to my alchemy. Feel free to do as you like, Wang Daoyou." After finishing, Lin Jing closed the courtyard door and walked inside. Pill Master Wang was left standing outside. As soon as Lin Jing left, the expression on Pill Master Wang's face changed drastically, completely different from before. He fiercely glared at the courtyard one last time, then turned and left. After returning, Lin Jing didn't dwell on the matter and immediately began to meditate and rest. ...... Soon, a few more days passed. Today was the day to submit the Elixir Medicines. Lin Jing had already prepared the Elixir Medicines to be submitted. They were stored in a small porcelain bottle in the Storage Bag, ten second-rank superior-grade medicinal pills, neither more nor less. Plus forty pills of lesser quality than superior-grade. For Lin Jing, these pills were simple to produce. With the bonuses from the Alchemy Room in the System Space, his success rate for producing Elixir Medicines was very high. Each month, he could produce at least several hundred second-rank pills, with over fifty of them being supreme-grade. Moreover, since the Alchemy Room was upgraded to level three, both the success rate for producing Elixir Medicines and the chance of producing Flawless Pills have increased to 20％. Each month, he could produce over a dozen Flawless Pills just by himself. Most of these pills he sold, while a smaller portion he consumed himself. If it were not for that, given Lin Jing's natural talent, he could not have improved so rapidly, especially since he was now at the Foundation Establishment Stage—advancing was much slower than during the Qi Refinement Realm. Since his last advancement to the Foundation Establishment Stage, he had consumed several Flawless Pills, and the improvement was evident, though there was still no sign of breakthrough. However, achieving a breakthrough wasn't something that could be rushed, so Lin Jing was in no hurry at all. ...... After packing up, Lin Jing left the house. Arriving at Yuebaolou, Lin Jing went straight to the backyard to the Elixir Medicine submission office. At this moment, it was still Steward Cheng here, who had mentioned last time that he would be assigned here until Elder Bai and Elder Yu returned. "Steward Cheng." Upon seeing Steward Cheng, Lin Jing took the initiative to greet him. "Lin Jing, you're here…" "How have you been recently?" "I've heard that you even bought some Second Rank materials with your own money…" "How is it? Are you short on Spirit Stones? If you are, let me know, I have some here." Upon seeing Lin Jing, Steward Cheng blurted out a bunch of words in quick succession. The concern in his words was particularly evident. Lin Jing spoke up in response: "Steward Cheng, do not worry, I have enough Spirit Stones." "Besides, the materials I bought weren't wasted, the excess Elixir Medicines I refined were sold directly to the pavilion, making back a decent amount." "To tell the truth, I even made a little profit." Since becoming an Offering Priest at Yuebaolou, Lin Jing had been continuously selling some low-grade Elixir Medicines to the pavilion. After all, an alchemist produces a considerable number of Elixir Medicines each month, with low-grade Pills being particularly numerous. This was why the Yuebaolou Offering had level restrictions for alchemists. Because during the process of refining Superior Elixir Medicines, a large amount of low-grade Pills would inevitably appear, and Yuebaolou employed dozens of Offering Pill Masters. Thus, the quantity of these low-grade Pills was quite substantial, and it was these low-level Elixir Medicines that supported the sales at Yuebaolou. Since most of the cultivators in Fang Market still used low-grade pills, even the medium-grade ones were only occasionally used. Not to mention the superior-grade, supreme-grade, or even the Flawless Elixir Medicines. Those were specifically reserved for sects, clans, or family members; the numerous Loose Cultivators couldn't afford them. ...... After listening to Lin Jing, Steward Cheng nodded and then extended his hand saying: "Where are those Elixir Medicines you brought? Let me see them." "Alright…" Lin Jing said, then took out a few small porcelain bottles from his Storage Bag and handed them to Steward Cheng. Steward Cheng took the small porcelain bottles, then poured out the Elixir Medicines into his hand, and started examining them closely. After a while, Steward Cheng looked up and said: "These Elixir Medicines are quite good…" "Did you refine these alone, or did you ask Li Tangyu for help?" Steward Cheng then whispered. "I've been continuously refining by myself during this period, only barely completing them." Lin Jing replied. "Good lad, well done…" Steward Cheng grinned and smiled: "Previously, Elder Yu said your Alchemic Talent was exceptional, I was somewhat skeptical, but now I believe it…" "It's been less than half a year since you advanced to a Second Rank Pill Master, and you've already managed to complete the tasks of Yuebaolou's Offering Pill Masters by yourself." "As far as I know, you're the only one…" "I hope Steward Cheng can keep this confidential…" Lin Jing said to Steward Cheng. "Rest assured…" Knowing Lin Jing's disposition of disliking social interaction, Steward Cheng readily agreed. Afterwards, Lin Jing stayed a little longer with Steward Cheng and collected this month's Alchemy Ingredients. Then, after saying goodbye to Steward Cheng, he left. As Lin Jing left Steward Cheng, and was just about to head back from Yuebaolou, someone called out to him. "Fellow Cultivator Lin…"