Immortality Cultivation: I Farm in the System Space

This beast tide lasted for a full two days. However, fortunately, with the assistance of the Defense Array, it was finally kept outside the Fang Market, without affecting the market itself. But there were many who could not withstand this beast tide and perished at the jaws of the Demonic Beasts. After the tide, the perimeter of the market gained many vacant courtyards; those people, without exception, all died on the battlefield against the beast tide. Even the alley where Lin Jing lived saw three households change owners. Of course. There were also some who, due to their valorous performance during the battle against the beast tide, received substantial rewards. These individuals sported faces of celebration, swaggering about, a stark contrast to the grieving families of the deceased. Until this day, when the Fang Market issued another announcement. The beast tide was unending, with signs already detected within the Night Mist Mountain Range of Demonic Beasts assembling. To resist the next beast tide, starting today, all cultivators within the Fang Market were required to contribute to the defense effort. Emitting the announcement caused an uproar, with many people beginning to worry about getting drafted to battle the Demonic Beasts. But now, aside from the Fang Market, there likely wasn't a safer place within thousands of miles. Of course, some might say that the Qingyuan Sword Sect was safer, but that sect would certainly not take in people like them. Therefore, they could only stand united with the Fang Market to fend off the beast tide. In the afternoon, Manager Jiang arrived here. "Lin Daoyou," Manager Jiang said with a smile as he greeted Lin Jing. Lin Jing spoke directly, "Manager Jiang, I've seen the announcement. Please tell me straightforwardly what's required of me this time." "Since Lin Daoyou is so forthright, I'll speak plainly." "The assembling beast tide this time is expected to be even more ferocious, and simply paying Spirit Stones is no longer enough; everyone must put in the effort." At this point, Manager Jiang leaned in closer, his voice dropping a few notches: "I know Lin Daoyou is an Alchemist, so I've registered you as a Pill Master with the Fang Market management." "From now on, Lin Daoyou, you just need to perform alchemy; there's no need to go to the front lines to fight the Demonic Beasts." "Thank you, Manager Jiang," Lin Jing thanked him with a bow. Combat at the front lines was extremely dangerous; with Lin Jing's cultivation level, he probably wouldn't survive even the first day. In such chaotic battlefields, even if he had System Space, it wouldn't help; he couldn't just keep hiding in the System Space, could he? Besides, entering the System Space had time limitations; once time was up, he would be sent out, and then his death would be certain. This Manager Jiang, although Lin Jing didn't have a very good impression of him the first time they met, seemed to be a pretty decent person after a few interactions. "Then Manager Jiang, are there any limits on refining Elixir Medicine?" Lin Jing asked. "Of course, there are," Manager Jiang nodded. "You're a First Rank Pill Master; the Fang Market stipulates that you must hand over 150 First Rank pills each month. Of course, you don't have to provide the Alchemy Ingredients." "Each month the Fang Market will prepare 200 portions of Alchemy Ingredients for your use, and if you finish all 200 portions without meeting the requirement, you'll be sent to the front lines to fight the Demonic Beasts." "Additionally, the pills you refine must be at least of Medium Grade or higher in quality; Low-grade Pills don't count." Handing over 150 pills a month was indeed a lot, and adding the quality restriction on the pills, it seemed likely only experienced alchemists could meet the quota. New alchemists who had only been practicing for a year or two generally had a Pill Formation rate of about thirty percent; using up all 200 portions of ingredients, they would probably find it difficult to meet the requirements. Not to mention the quality restriction on the pills. "Lin Daoyou, is that going to be a problem for you?" After speaking, Manager Jiang stepped forward again, coming closer and said in a low voice: "If you find that you cannot complete the task during the refining process, you can go buy some yourself at the shops within the Fang Market. As long as you have enough Spirit Stones, you'll definitely be able to complete the mission." "Thank you for the reminder, Manager Jiang." "Don't worry, Manager Jiang, I have confidence in my Alchemy skills." Manager Jiang nodded, "Good, then it's settled." Having said that, Manager Jiang turned and spoke to one of the people behind him. Suddenly, someone stepped forward with a large bundle taken from a Storage Bag; inside were the 200 portions of Alchemy Ingredients. Meanwhile, another person held a register and entered Lin Jing's name into the records, which was all that was needed. From then on, Lin Jing only had to deliver 150 first rank elixir pills every month on time and need not fight with demonic beasts like the others. Once everything was taken care of, Manager Jiang henceforth departed. Before leaving, Lin Jing gave Manager Jiang some small gifts. Apart from this matter, a previous remark from Manager Jiang had saved Lin Jing a considerable amount of Spirit Stones, and he felt it was only right to show his gratitude. Manager Jiang initially declined but, unable to persist, accepted the gifts and left with the two others. … After Manager Jiang left, Lin Jing returned to his room. He took out the 200 batches of alchemy ingredients and prepared to sort them out. "Knock, knock, knock" Before long, someone knocked at Lin Jing's door. Lin Jing, who hadn't finished arranging the ingredients, placed them on the table and walked towards the door. As he opened the front door, he saw Ning Yue standing at the entrance. "So it's Ning Daoyou, please come in." Ning Yue didn't bother with pleasantries and walked straight in. Seeing that Ning Yue had come alone without Luo Luo, Lin Jing asked: "Where is Luo Luo? Why didn't she come with you?" Ning Yue replied, "Luo Luo is tired out, she's asleep at home." "Oh... I see," Lin Jing nodded, then continued to ask: "May I know why Ning Daoyou has come here?" Ning Yue turned to Lin Jing and inquired: "Manager Jiang mentioned that you've been assigned to alchemy duties?" "Yes," Lin Jing nodded in confirmation. "I heard that the tasks assigned to you first rank alchemists in the Fang Market are quite a lot, as many as 150 medium grade or higher pills." "What do you think? Is it difficult for you?" "If you find the workload too much, I can help you refine some, to ease your burden a bit." Lin Jing was taken aback, as he had not expected her to come for this reason. "Thanks for your concern, Ning Daoyou, but there's no need," he replied. "150 first rank pills are not too difficult for me." Having said that, Lin Jing looked at Ning Yue and asked: "Ning Daoyou, may I ask what tasks are given to second grade alchemists like you?" "We're doing alright, we just need to provide 20 medium grade or higher second rank pills each month, and they've provided us with 50 batches of ingredients, which is more than enough." Because the main force against the beast tide consists of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and the pills they use are all second rank elixirs. The second grade alchemists are mainly responsible for refining these pills, so naturally, the Fang Market cannot push them too hard. "That's good," Lin Jing said. … Having finished speaking, Lin Jing didn't know what else to say. Ning Yue felt the same, and for a moment, both of them lapsed into silence... "Ning Daoyou..." "Lin Daoyou..." Both spoke simultaneously, then suddenly stopped. "Ning Daoyou, you go first..." A moment later, Lin Jing spoke up.