Chapter 300

Chapter 300

Flying down from the high platform with Elder Sun, Qin Ran once again strolled through the picturesque Zhican Valley.

Glancing around, Qin Ran observed the bustling disciples in the herbal fields along the road, and casually remarked to Elder Sun, "The cultivation of medicinal herbs is indeed a profound study."

"Yes," Elder Sun nodded in agreement, "Many medicinal herbs can only grow in specific environments and cannot be cultivated in herbal fields. Even the best herbalists cannot cultivate them."

"From this perspective, the cultivation of medicinal herbs does indeed affect the development of alchemy," Qin Ran remarked.

"Oh, not quite..." Elder Sun paused, chuckled, and said, "From my perspective, since herbal fields cannot cultivate certain herbs, they need to be purchased, which increases the cost of alchemy."

With rising costs, the profit margins for selling elixirs would decrease. Qin Ran understood his point as he glanced at Elder Sun.

He had intended to discuss the future of herbal cultivation, but Elder Sun's comment prompted him to remain silent.

Qin Ran gazed at the scenery within the valley and suddenly noticed that there were more people compared to his last visit. The comings and goings seemed busier, and there were more individuals on the benches along the road, reciting about herbs and pharmacology.

"Is there something significant happening in the valley?" he inquired of Elder Sun.

"Elder Qin has sharp eyes!" Elder Sun praised. "In a few months, towards the end of the year, it will be the once-in-sixty-years Pharmacist God Worship Ceremony in Zhican Valley. During this time, there will be a month-long assessment to evaluate the abilities of new disciples in academics, alchemy, and martial prowess."

"Like these..." he gestured towards the diligently studying disciples, "These are the last-minute learners."Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

Pharmacist God Worship Ceremony?

Qin Ran had heard of it, similar to the challenges faced by disciples before the gates of the Sword Sect. However, while the Sword Sect's method was straightforwardsettling matters with a fightZhican Valley, being alchemists, had more intricate rituals.

"Another batch of aspiring alchemists is emerging!" he courteously congratulated.

However, upon hearing this news, his mind raced.

Pharmacist God Worship Ceremony?

Wasn't this the perfect opportunity for mischief?!

If the assessment were to go awry, or worse, if the candidates were poisoned, wouldn't it disrupt the entire generation of disciples at Zhican Valley?

At the thought, Qin Ran couldn't help but feel excited, immediately devising action plans...

No, this couldn't be done!

He halted his thoughts just in time.

"After consuming my Hundred Poisons Pill, common poisons won't affect you. However, it's not foolproof. You still need to be cautious.

"Anything you consume, be it tea, wine, food, or vegetables, that I haven't tried, you should avoid. Don't touch anything in the valleyplants, animals, furniture, objects. Don't engage in casual conversation when I'm not around..."

"Is it really that dangerous?" Yan Yi couldn't believe it.

"For the sake of your life, it's better to be cautious." Qin Ran cautioned.

Thus, the entire banquet lasted for several hours. Yan Yi didn't dare to drink a sip of wine because Qin Ran hadn't drunk it. He only ate a few bites of dishes that Qin Ran had consumed.

When someone inquired, Qin Ran covered for him, saying, "This kid has been practicing fasting recently, so he can't eat too much." No one paid much attention to him.

As the banquet concluded, Qin Ran was completely drunk. Yan Yi, carrying him on his back, guided by one of Elder Sun's disciples, took him to the resting place.

Yan Yi carefully arranged Qin Ran on the bed, and one of the disciples said to him, "Let's go, I'll take you to another room."

"No need..." Yan Yi refused directly, smiling, "We're all cultivators, there's no need to worry too much. If the leader is drunk, then I'll meditate here tonight and take care of the leader."

Since Zhican Valley was so dangerous, he couldn't let the leader who was passed out here alone at this time.

The disciple looked Yan Yi up and down, didn't persuade him anymore, just took out a porcelain bottle and handed it to Yan Yi, saying, "You're a good-hearted person, and I feel a connection with you. Take this bottle of Gathering Qi Pill."

Yan Yi had used Gathering Qi Pills before, although only low-grade ones, but it was enough for him to imagine the efficacy of the middle-grade Gathering Qi Pill.

He knew that as soon as he accepted this bottle of pills, he would break through to the middle stage of foundation building in a very short time.

He also knew clearly that in the future, he would receive bottles of pills from this person that he had never dared to imagine before.

To say he wasn't tempted would be a lie; he couldn't even deceive himself.

But he decided to refuse.

Avoiding eye contact, he didn't look at the middle-grade Gathering Qi Pill, saying, "This pill is too valuable, and I can't afford it."

He added, "It's late at night, please leave! Don't disturb the leader's rest."

The disciple didn't take back the pill, casually placing it on the bedside table, and smiled, "Just a small token of appreciation."

He bowed, exited the room, and wished, "Sweet dreams."

However, Yan Yi was destined not to have sweet dreams tonight.

He stared at the bottle of Gathering Qi Pill in the darkness, his mind wavering between gods and demons.