Chapter 10, it is merely a matter of skill.

Then I will trouble you, Senior Sister

Forget it, who says I have a large capacity! The alchemy room is dull, with little joy to speak of, and I reckon this young master won't last much longer.

Lin Bohai led Lu Bei to a single room located on the second floor, which was equipped with a desk, tea, landscape paintings, and a window that offered a distant view of the beautiful scenery of the valley

The days in the Dan room are dull and tedious. Lin Bohai is quite experienced in dealing with newcomers and is confident that within three months, he can make Zhu Yan's distant relatives retreat in the face of difficulty

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As a complete novice, Lu Bei is bound to incur considerable losses, some of which can be attributed to Lin Bohai. Although Zhu Yan has guaranteed that he need not worry about the losses, it is better to be cautious than to be sorry. If the losses turn out to be excessive and the other party turns hostile, how can he possibly confront the royal family?

Zhu Yan is the account book of the Danfang, with a supervisor on the main ledger and two colleagues who are also account books. The daily work is primarily carried out by these three, and she mainly focuses on passing the time.

First of all, the land is selling at an astonishing rate

Master Lin is absolutely right

The master responsible for introducing him to the field, Lin Bohai, is highly experienced, a veteran employee of the Dan Room for twenty years, hailing from the Huangji Sect, and has undergone systematic training in alchemy.

In this way, it also eliminates the possibility of her sneaking out during the day when Lu Beibai is unattended.

The junior brother makes a valid point; I have not considered this thoroughly.

Disciple, your cultivation has only just begun; it is rather hasty to engage in alchemy at this stage. It is essential to focus on solidifying your foundation through further practice.

Without mentioning anything else, the economic benefits brought by wealthy royal offspring, such as those with rosy complexions, are not insignificant

The reasons from the official side are overly complex. Speaking solely from the perspective of the private sector, alchemists have a rate of output; for each batch of elixirs produced, there are distinctions between high-quality products, finished products, and waste elixirs.

The Danfang area, pavilions and towers, surrounded by lush green trees

That valley is entirely occupied by the Huangji Sect, divided into several areas for the use of different departments

Due to this uncontrollable unspoken rule, the monthly salary of alchemists has been decreasing, which can be seen as a tacit acceptance that allows alchemists to earn extra income through their own experience and skills, provided they complete the assigned tasks.

Intern Alchemist

Present the facts and reason logically; your junior sister's daughter is indeed what one would call a girl

No

Without studying alchemy, one lacks experience; without experience, one must diligently cultivate. If I diligently cultivate, then I am no longer a genius

Considering the identity of Zhu Yan, this young master must come from a well-off family. With a bit of boldness, he might even be a member of the Zhu family, concealing his name and coming down here for some amusement

From a personal perspective, Lin Bohai does not like Lu Bei, and the reason is quite practical: mentoring apprentices incurs losses, wastes time, and results in financial losses

I have not seen it either

This is not the main point; the main point is that the headquarters of the Huangji Sect is located in a valley to the west of the county, clearly far from the county center, yet the number of shops along the roads remains unchanged.

Furthermore, the headquarters of the Huangji Sect experiences a daily influx and consumption of elixirs and formation diagrams, with merchants and immortal sects coming and going, resulting in a substantial tax revenue.

Lu Bei nodded repeatedly, agreeing that there was no need to complicate matters; the personal panel would take care of everything

He adjusted his mood and said with a pleasant expression: "Lu Bei, have you ever practiced alchemy before?"

Bai Jin suspects that Lu Bei lacks a sense of security, as Sanqing Peak is too impoverished and does not have many cultivation resources. Coupled with his youthful ambition and pride, he is unwilling to ask for help, which has led him to consider learning alchemy.

The primary income of an alchemist has never been from salary; skilled alchemists earn money from raw materials. After producing a batch of high-quality products, the remaining raw materials are pocketed and sold for profit

Dashengguan, as the administrative center of Dongqi County and its leading county, boasts a population and economy that are second to none. The stationing of the Huangji Sect has further elevated the prosperity of this county

Leaving the study, Lu Bei conveyed his intention to pursue further studies to Bai Jin, who was quite perplexed by this and believed that Lu Bei was merely acting on a whim

To the naked eye, there appears to be no strict defenses, yet the formation is intricately interconnected. Without the guarantee of Zhu Yan and a proof issued at the entrance, Lu Bei would not be able to take two steps before being apprehended by a burly man emerging from the bushes and taken to a small dark room

"The alchemy furnace is here; you can try your hand at it first. My furnace is about to start refining the elixir, and the fire is a bit too strong, so I won't accompany you." Seeing Lu Beixing eagerly measuring the medicinal materials, Lin Bohai quickly slipped away.

Throwing Lu Bei into the Dazheng Pass Dan room, studying alchemy without leaving home, without worrying about being harmed by the perilous world, and having Zhu Yan by his side to look after him, is indeed a good way to pass the time

The next day, Bai Jin left early in the morning, planting three sword talismans on Lu Bei's wrist, stating that they could ensure his safety in times of crisis

It is not a problem

Lubei, the art of alchemy is vast and profound, and its complexities cannot be easily articulated in words. After many years of dedicated study in this field, I have distilled it into four characters

Bai Jin nodded; this reason was acceptable to her

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Under the condition of clocking in and out on time, she can basically achieve an attendance of fifteen days in a month, making her the most praised outstanding subordinate by the chief clerk

With her assistance, Lu Bei quickly found a job in the Dan room

When luck is on your side, an entire batch can be of exquisite quality; however, when luck is not in your favor, even a slight tremor of the hand can render the entire batch worthless

Bai Jindeng's face turned red immediately, and she only mentioned that she still needed to purchase some items at Dasheng Pass, all of which were things for girls, asking Lu Bei not to ask too many questions

It is not a sudden whim, Senior Sister, I am very serious

Do you want to learn alchemy

Do not ask; the answer is that her surname is Zhu

That makes it even simpler

After speaking, he brought over several comprehensive foundational texts on Dan arts, along with some inexpensive herbs and tools, allowing Lu Beibian to practice while observing. If there was anything he did not understand, he was to note it down on paper, and he would answer each question tomorrow morning.

If this were true, it would be a miracle!

Zhu Yan possesses a keen self-awareness; the respect others show her is not due to her own merits, but rather a desire to avoid trouble. Consequently, she interacts with others without any airs, greeting everyone with a smile and making friends wherever she goes

Lu Bei nodded, and as he turned to leave, he suddenly thought of something and said with a strange expression: "Senior sister, weren't you in a hurry to return to Lingxiao Sword Sect? Why are you not in a hurry anymore?"

Lu Bei said with a serious expression: "I want to learn a craft. Not to mention that having multiple skills is never a burden, and having more avenues means more paths in life, but simply put, alchemy is an essential skill for people like us, and getting acquainted with it early on is a good thing."

The monthly salary of an alchemist is pitifully low, and this is true both in official circles and among the general public

Spending a long time refining alchemy here not only greatly enhances one's tea-making skills but also strengthens the belief in the yearning for freedom

For many senior employees, the most troublesome issue is dealing with newcomers who have entered through connections. They neither inquire nor take responsibility, making it difficult to explain matters on that side. If they manage things, they ask questions...

Lin Bohai nodded slightly, responding as he had anticipated, stroking his beard and smiling: "It doesn't matter if you haven't done it before, as long as you have seen someone else do it, it's very easy to get the hang of it"

In the past, when the young master and young lady arrived, Lin Bohai would always handle it this way

Lin Bohai looked at Lu Bei with a face full of helplessness, seeing his eager expression, which made him even more helpless

Lu Beixin murmured to himself, his expression becoming serious: "Senior sister, let me be honest with you. Every day I either practice or practice, and you won't let me go out. I am bored and want to find a hobby to pass the time."

Can you also call girls

I will help you speak to your Senior Sister Zhu; it should not be a difficult task.

Lin Bohai stroked his beard, ten days, at most ten days, if Lu Bei can endure for ten days, he will refine a furnace of elixir while standing on his head

Lu Beizui's lips twitched, and he wisely refrained from speaking out. The objective has been achieved, and it is time to withdraw after success

Bai Jin shook her head and said, "If you are lacking elixirs during your cultivation, just say so. When I am not around, you can go to your Senior Sister Zhu; she will fulfill your request."

Lin Bohai raised four fingers and asserted confidently: "There is nothing difficult in the world, only the skill of the hands!"

Zhu Yan, feeling gloomy and unhappy, bid farewell to Bai Jin and took Lu Bei to travel by carriage to the headquarters of the Huangji Sect at Dasheng Pass

Therefore, each time a furnace is opened for alchemical elixirs, the raw materials are always in excess, allowing the alchemist to incur losses within a certain range

Lin Bohai fell silent for a moment; it turned out he was not a novice, but rather a young master looking for trouble.