The Lazy Cultivator

Part 14: Alchemist Exam

After finishing off the remaining bandit chief and taking out 2,000 gold coins to be able to use the teleportation portal, Lin Zhu and Ji Han had arrived at the capital within a short period of time.

“Woah so this is the capital? So crowded and majestic looking” commented Lin Zhu as he exited the teleportation portal, looking around him in astonishment.

“Because the average clan as well as the main big sect is located in the capital so of course the progress in the capital always looks superior” said Ji Han.

“Kakak, we just go to the medicine hall” said Lin Zhu, He can enjoy the grandeur of the capital later.

“Alright” said Ji Han.

“Is it located far away from where we currently are?” asked Lin Zhu.

“No, the teleportation portal is located not far from the center of the capital and happens to be a medical hall located in the center of the capital. Know it? Another nickname of the medicine hall was the heart of the capital, the alchemists were highly valued because the pills they produced were of great help to cultivators as well as ordinary people. The higher the level it will be greatly appreciated, the clans as well as the big sects alone do not dare to offend the big alchemist” explained Ji Han.

“What is the highest level of alchemist on this land?” asked Lin Zhu.

“Level 8, he is the master of Mao Li Yin and now he is the chairman of the alchemist association as well as the person who runs the treatment hall, he said, his high rank and ability made him very respected even the emperor did not dare to offend him” Ji Han replied completely, always just like that. Lin Zhu asked A then Ji han would answer A to E.

“So the highest pill on this land is only 8 star pills only huh?” Lin Zhu again asked as the level of an alchemist determined the quality of the pills he made, but it was common knowledge because while Lin Zhu was still Xiao Qi he could create a 9-star pill even though his level was only a level 5 alchemist.

“Iya but it is a rare thing, master Mao Li Yin only creates 5 8-star pills every year, he said, usually the pill will be auctioned at a high price so it is not surprising that the wealth owned by master Mao Li Yin can be equated with the wealth owned by a kingdom” said Ji Han.

“Besides 8 star pills are the below quality pills sold at high price?” asked Lin Zhu, he had to find an excuse for his abundant treasure.

“iya, low quality 1 star pills only sold for 2 gold coins and when high quality can reach 10 gold coins each pill” replied Ji Han.

“Ah so. Brother, do you think I can sell the pills I made at the auction?” said Lin Zhu.

“Can, as long as you have an alchemist token. Because the profession is highly respected and makes a lot of money, the exam is fairly difficult and the selection is very strict so if you have alchemist tokens then everything will be easier Han this time managed to make Lin Zhu a little excited, Lin Zhu did not years if in this era alchemists were very appreciated in contrast to the past.

“Well, it has reached” said Ji Han when the two arrived at a magnificent and large pagoda-shaped building with 10 floors, the building is towering and emits a positive aura that refreshes the body until the name of treatment is indeed deserved.

The two entered and were presented with a strong medicinal scent, approaching a servant on duty.

“Excuse me uncle, my sister wants to take the alchemist” exam, said Ji Han.

“Let's go to the administration to register” said the waiter was friendly, Ji Han and Lin Zhu were directed to a minimalist room located at the end near the entrance.

“Alright, thank you” said Ji Han and gave 1 gold coin as a tip that was received happily by the waiter.

“Please sit.Include my name Xi An, I will help the registration process for people who want to take the alchemist exam, so who wants to take the exam?” xi An asked, so far the officer whom Lin Zhu met had such a polite temperament that Lin Zhu wanted to praise the owner of this medicine hall.

“Greetings uncle, I am Han Ji Han and this is my sister Han Qi Zhu. My sister who wants to take the alchemist exam, please help the registration process” said Ji Han politely.

“Have you ever taken the exam before?” ask Xi An.

“Never, this is my first time to the capital” replied Lin Zhu.

“Alright, because you have never taken the exam then I will explain about the exam process. For the initial process you will be required to fill out a form and pay 20 gold coins as registration and exam fees. The next process you will be given about herbs and pills, you must pass this written test in order to take the exam and the grades you must get in order to pass at least 80.

After passing you will take the actual alchemist exam, in the exam you will be tested around herbs and followed by making a one-star pill. You will be judged based on the quality and benefits of the pills you make, you will have to produce a high quality 1-star pill in order to pass and earn the alchemist token, you will also be registered as a member of the alchemist association. If you want to increase the level of alchemist you have to take the test again, but the test only needs to make a pill with stars that match the level you want to raise” explained Xi An.

Now Lin Zhu understood why alchemist tokens could make things easy, just like Ji Han said. This exam was very difficult and strict, the registration fee was fairly expensive but of course it did not affect him, Lin Zhu was confident that he could pass easily.

“Good uncle, I want to take the exam. This is the registration fee” said Lin Zhu while giving 20 gold coins.

“This is the form, please fill in it and if there are obstacles you can ask me” Xi An said handing over a piece of paper and stationery to Lin Zhu.

Lin Zhu only took 10 minutes to fill out his form, after Xi An registered Lin Zhu's personal data he gave the participant tokens so that Lin Zhu could take the written exam. The token was only temporary and if Lin Zhu escaped he would get a new token to take the next exam.

“Sister, do you want to wait here or want to take a walk? I'm not sure how long it will take for exam” asked Lin Zhu.

“I think it's better if I go out, we have to find lodging and I'll buy you food” said Ji Han.

“Alright take this so I can find you, when it is done I will go out looking for brother” said Lin Zhu while handing over a sheet of talisman that Ji Han received.

“Good luck and pass the exam” said Ji Han.

“Good, I must have escaped brother just relax. If big brother is in danger of quite ripping the talisman” message Lin Zhu.

“Baik” obey Ji Han.

To Be Continued