The Longevity Family: Starting From The Branches And Leaves

Chapter 18: First Tier Refiner (Seeking to Continue Reading and Collecting)

Afterward, Chen Ling, under the guidance of Liu Jian, paid the registration fee of three low-grade spirit stones and filled out the information.

They arrived at the back hall on the first floor.

At this moment, there were already ten scattered cultivators waiting in the lobby, presumably all participants in the assessment, just like him.

Chen Ling suddenly felt that the competition in the field of refining was still fierce.

If one's skills were not refined, it would truly be difficult to make a living.

Then, in an inconspicuous corner, he found a cushion and sat cross-legged, patiently waiting.

After about an incense stick's worth of time, a middle-aged refiner dressed in the Wanbao Tower uniform, with a refined appearance, walked in and led them into the assessment room.

Upon entering the assessment room, Chen Ling felt that the temperature around him had noticeably risen.

"My name is Yu Qi, a second-tier refiner of Wanbao Tower. You can call me Supervisor Yu. I will be in charge of your assessment this time. There is only one assessment task, which is to simultaneously draw five different third-level or higher prohibitions, including two fifth-level prohibitions or one sixth-level prohibition. In addition, you must also refine a medium-grade magic weapon on the spot in order to pass the assessment."

The middle-aged man's gaze swept over everyone as he spoke loudly.

Everyone responded in unison with clasped fists.

Then, under Supervisor Yu's arrangement, they each took their seats and began the assessment.

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An hour and a half later, Chen Ling walked out of Wanbao Tower with a relaxed expression.

In his hand were two jade plaques and a jade slip.

The jade plaques were respectively the identity plaque of a first-tier refiner and the junior guest plaque of Wanbao Tower.

The jade slip contained the cultivation method for prohibitions.

"From now on, we are also people with identities!" Chen Ling thought to himself.

Although he was worried that these two identities would bring him some unnecessary trouble, he had no choice but to do so in order to obtain higher-level refining prohibitions.

After all, prohibitions of sixth level and above were not easily obtained.

As a refiner, he naturally knew that the refining method for prohibitions was a secret technique that was not passed down. Only prominent families and sects had the possibility of inheriting it. Similarly, it was also difficult to buy various prohibitions on the market.

The jade slip he held in his hand was the "Forty-Eight Refining Prohibitions" that he had just obtained from Wanbao Tower. These forty-eight prohibitions ranged from sixth to ninth level.

Of course, Wanbao Tower was not a charitable organization.

He was able to obtain this jade slip under certain conditions.

Every half year, he had to refine six customized first-tier high-grade magic weapons for Wanbao Tower.

As long as he succeeded in refining them, Wanbao Tower would purchase them at a certain price.

The assessment just now was extremely strict. Five times of drawing prohibitions and one time of refining a medium-grade magic weapon not only tested one's cultivation level but also the proficiency in prohibitions and control of mana.

Even a slight deviation or exceeding the assessment time would result in failure.

Out of the sixteen participants in the assessment, only three passed in the end.

Six people passed the prohibition assessment, but three were eliminated during the practical refining process.

"According to Shopkeeper Shen's words, with this plaque, the price of the magic weapons I refine in the future can be doubled!"

Thinking about being able to earn double the amount of spirit stones, Chen Ling still felt that this trip was worth it!

Of course, what he cared about the most was that the family progress column on the panel was now showing:

[Family Progress: Successfully passed the first-tier refiner assessment, reputation increased, obtained twenty incense value.]

"I now have a total of twenty-seven incense values. I'll earn more when I go back!"

Chen Ling felt joy in his heart, quickening his pace. As for what risks there might be, he temporarily didn't care.

In the future, with the orders from Duobao Pavilion, he would be able to earn enough spirit stones. Even if he went out less, it would be fine!

"Qi Refining Fourth Layer cultivation should still be low-key, even more low-key!"

Chen Ling reminded himself once again.

To prevent his mindset from changing due to the rapid improvement in his refining cultivation recently.

Although the safety in the market had improved, dangers still existed. Even a single misstep could lead to an irreparable abyss.

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Later.

He arrived at the Duobao Pavilion.

"Uncle Shen, I passed the first-level alchemist assessment!"

Chen Ling said to Shen Zhen, who was checking the account books at the counter, with an excited tone!

As a low-level and humble wandering cultivator living in the market, being able to achieve this step already surpasses more than seventy percent of the wandering cultivators.

It can be considered as taking the first step towards getting out of poverty and becoming rich.

"So fast?"

Shen Zhen was slightly surprised, squinted his eyes, looked at Chen Ling, and sounded quite skeptical.

You should know that it is not easy to pass the first-level alchemist assessment. Even the two first-level alchemists in their Duobao Pavilion had to take the assessment several times before passing.

Chen Ling smiled and handed over the identity jade card from the Alchemist Association.

"Not bad, kid!"

Shen Zhen took the jade card, glanced at it, his chubby face trembled, and then he patted Chen Ling's shoulder with a happy smile, giving him a thumbs up and saying cheerfully.

After handing the jade card to Chen Ling, he immediately said, "From now on, you will be the guest alchemist of our Duobao Pavilion. You will receive a fixed monthly offering of sixty low-grade spirit stones, and the prices for crafting artifacts will increase."

Chen Ling nodded. The Qin family's Duobao Pavilion was considered to be of average level in the market, and the treatment was acceptable.

Of course, what he valued the most was the transactions with acquaintances, which provided enough security.

Seeing that Chen Ling had no objections, Shen Zhen took out a list and smiled, saying, "This list contains the popular types of artifacts sold in the Duobao Pavilion. Take a look at which ones you can craft."

"Also, I want to remind you that for each artifact crafted by the Duobao Pavilion, only three sets of materials will be provided. If you fail to craft it, you will need to pay for the subsequent materials!"

Chen Ling frowned slightly, showing a hesitant expression. Then he took the list and scanned it. There were more than twenty types of artifacts listed, including five high-grade artifacts, and the rest were medium and low-grade.

Three sets of materials were already completely sufficient for his current level of proficiency in artifact crafting, and he could even secretly obtain an extra set of materials.

After considering it, he chose a high-grade robe, two medium-grade artifacts, the Qingyan Sword and the Thunder Shield.

Each item had a quantity of two.

Calculating in his mind, this would be his workload for about a month!

Then Shen Zhen handed him a storage bag containing the materials needed for crafting artifacts, the monthly offering of sixty spirit stones, and gave him some precautions.

In no time, Chen Ling left the Duobao Pavilion.

Feeling delighted, becoming a guest alchemist indeed had different treatment.

He even saved money on materials!

Calculating secretly, if he could craft all six artifacts, he could earn more than ten medium-grade spirit stones.

If the success rate was higher and he could craft an extra robe, then he would make a fortune!

After thinking for a moment, Chen Ling went to other shops and bought a month's worth of living supplies and six bottles of Qi-Enhancing Pills.

He spent nearly one hundred low-grade spirit stones.

After completing all this, it was close to noon.

The scorching sun was still hot!

Thinking that he might not be able to go out for a while again, he walked towards a shop that sold cultivation manuals.

Although the Golden Plum he obtained from his neighbor last time had a good effect, it was just an ordinary book.

There were many postures, but it was too strenuous for the waist.

Moreover, Yunxiu had recovered now.

He also wanted to try to make Yunxiu pregnant again, so he had a long way to go.

Naturally, he needed to find a dual cultivation technique that would not strain the waist and would be beneficial to both parties!

(End of this chapter)