Immortality Cultivation: I Farm in the System Space

Elder Bai nodded and said, "Exactly that one. A few days ago, when I was clearing the Demonic Beasts invading the Fang Market, I found this Black Kite." "Seeing how intelligent it was, unlike other Demonic Beasts, I couldn't bring myself to kill it. Instead, I tamed it and gave it to my niece as a pet." Lin Jing forced a smile, "That figures..." "That explains it, then." Elder Bai looked puzzled, "What, do you know this Black Kite?" "Elder Bai, it's like this. Previously in the outer Fang Market, this Black Kite had attacked me," "but it was blocked by a Formation lent to me by Elder Yu. It probably felt aggrieved for suffering a loss at my hands." "So, it was really like that." Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized. "Indeed, this Black Kite has a strong vengeful nature. It's not surprising it behaved that way." After saying that, Elder Bai began lecturing the girl: "Qing Ling, you must manage this Black Kite well in the future, and do not let it become violent again." "Understood, Old Man Bai..." the girl named Qing Ling pouted and responded. At this moment, Lin Jing was also staring at the girl in surprise. She had actually called Elder Bai 'Old Man Bai' directly. "Right, Elder Bai just mentioned that she's his niece." Thinking of this, Lin Jing felt relieved. Elder Yu, noticing Lin Jing's surprise, explained, "This is Elder Bai's niece, Huang Qingling." "Greetings, Fellow Qing Ling." Lin Jing greeted Huang Qingling. "What's your name?" Huang Qingling asked Lin Jing with bright, blinking eyes. "Lin Jing." Lin Jing replied. "Lin Jing..." "Alright, I remember you now. If someone bullies you in the future, just come to me," Huang Qingling told Lin Jing. Lin Jing: "......" Lin Jing was speechless, unsure of how to respond. Meanwhile, Elder Bai and Elder Yu, seemed already accustomed to this. After a moment, Elder Bai spoke again: "Little Lin, how do you feel? Do you still want to continue the test? If you feel it's not feasible, we won't carry on with it." "Of course, even if we don't continue, I'll consider you to have passed. After all, I bear some responsibility for the unforeseen incident," he added. Lin Jing shook his head, saying, "Elder Bai, there's no need..." "I'm unharmed and can continue the test." "Are you sure?" Elder Bai asked skeptically. "Even if we don't continue the test, I'll consider you to have passed. But if we do, it's not guaranteed that you'll pass," he warned. "You should think it over!" Elder Bai was like a cunning fox, gently persuading Lin Jing to give up the test. But Lin Jing was well aware that this could be a test. He knew his injuries were minor, nothing serious. If he really chose to give up now, he might indeed give up his chance to enter the Inner Fang Market. Moreover, not just for his own sake but also to not let down Elder Yu's expectations, he could not simply quit this test. With this thought, Lin Jing nodded and said, "Yes, I've made my decision." "Good." Elder Bai, stroking his beard that hung in front of his chest, then spoke: "Then let's continue with the assessment." "Let's move a bit farther back, so as not to disturb him." After saying this, the three of them backed away until they were near the door, where they finally stopped. Lin Jing took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled. Then, he dumped out the remnants of the failed pills, and took out the ingredients he had prepared. Just like before, from processing the materials to sealing the Pill Furnace... During this process, he remained completely calm. This time, having had the experience of being watched before, he wasn't as panicked. He carefully controlled the flame while using his Divine Sense to observe the interior of the Pill Furnace. A moment, two moments, three quarter-hours... Time slowly passed... The medicinal liquid inside the Pill Furnace began to condense, forming an Elixir Medicine. At this moment, distraction was out of the question. Lin Jing carefully increased the flame, speeding up the condensation of the medicinal liquid... Before long, a pill fragrance wafted from within the Pill Furnace. At this time, the Elixir had formed. "I smell it, this Alchemy has definitely produced a Supreme Elixir." As an Alchemist of third rank, Elder Yu's experience was unparalleled. Even before the Elixir was out of the furnace, he was the first to confidently assure. By then, Lin Jing's forehead was already dotted with fine beads of sweat. Of course, it wasn't all due to fatigue; there was also some tension involved, after all, this was an assessment. Lin Jing was well aware that the Elixir was successful, and as Elder Yu had said, it yielded a Supreme one. After waiting for a while, when the temperature of the Pill Furnace had decreased, Lin Jing opened the furnace lid and took out five Energy Gathering Pills. This batch produced one Supreme Grade, one Superior Grade, two Medium Grades, and one Low Grade pill. After removing the Elixir Medicines, Lin Jing went directly to the three present and handed the Elixirs to Elder Bai and Elder Yu. "Elder Bai, Elder Yu, please inspect them." The two men took the Elixir Medicines. Elder Yu was extremely excited, even more than if he had crafted the Supreme Elixir himself. He didn't say it, but he felt incredibly proud, especially in front of Elder Bai. Elder Bai examined the Supreme Elixir for a while, then nodded his head. At that moment, Elder Yu, smiling with his eyes squinted, said, "Elder Bai, how is it, is there still a need for further assessment?" Elder Bai glanced at Elder Yu, his mouth twitching slightly as he replied, "Hmm...no need, just this one Elixir is enough." "Next, you take care of all the formalities for him, and then find him a courtyard." "From now on, he will be our Yuebaolou's Offering Priest Pill Master." "Thank you, Elder Bai." Elder Bai waved a hand, no need to thank me, it's you who passed the assessment. At that moment, Huang Qingling suddenly said, "Old Man Bai, I have an empty courtyard next to me; how about letting him stay next to me?" Elder Bai nodded and said, "That's fine, just don't bother him too often. He's an Offering Priest Pill Master, and he will have Alchemy Tasks in the future." "Don't worry, Old Man Bai," said Huang Qingling. Afterwards, Elder Bai left. Elder Yu turned to Huang Qingling and said, "Qing Ling, I'll take Little Lin to handle the Offering Priest Pill Master's credentials, so I must take my leave." Huang Qingling nodded, "Elder Yu, I'll go ahead then. This afternoon, bring him to my place, and I'll go with you to see that courtyard." Huang Qingling then departed as well. After Huang Qingling left, Elder Yu spoke up, "Little Lin, let's go, too. There's still a lot to be done." "Okay," responded Lin Jing. ...… Later, the two returned to Yuebaolou. Along the way, Elder Yu also shared some information about Huang Qingling with Lin Jing. It turned out that Huang Qingling was a genius with Dual Attribute Spirit Roots of wind and fire. Dual Attribute Spirit Roots, one of which was an Exotic Spirit Root, made her cultivation talent truly heaven-defying. No wonder Elder Bai doted on her so much. "Usually, such geniuses would enter top Sects for cultivation; how did she end up here?" When Lin Jing asked Elder Yu, he too expressed uncertainty, only knowing that Huang Qingling had arrived here three years ago and had been staying here ever since. During that time, he had never heard her discuss any family matters. "Perhaps, everyone has their own unspeakable issues," Elder Yu finally lamented. "Yeah, perhaps," Lin Jing nodded, not inquiring further.