Chapter 22: Pill Testing (1/2)
The next day, around nine to eleven in the morning.
Jiang Li arrived at the Alchemy Hall on time.
Perhaps it was an illusion, but the temperature here seemed to be higher than other places.
Looking at the area of the Alchemy Hall, the tall chimneys on the roof were constantly emitting thick smoke. He wondered if, thousands of years later, the air of the cultivation world would also be affected by the pollution of ”chemical engineering”.
”Senior Brother, I took the mission listed by the Pill Chamber.”
When Jiang Li arrived, there were already a few outer sect disciples who were also here for pill testing.
Contrary to Jiang Li's expectations, the others all had terrified and uneasy expressions. The income of the pill testing disciples was high, but if one was unlucky, they might have to lie in bed for a few months.
He went up and explained his purpose for coming.
”Mm, give me your identity token.” That disciple took the token and compared it to the information on the list of pill testing disciples.
”Oh? It's been a long time since a Qi Refinement realm disciple took on this mission. Elder Red Hair will be very happy now.”
”Haha, Junior Brother Jiang Li, right? Our Alchemy Hall's missions always give the most generous rewards. You have to come often in the future.”
This inner sect senior brother was especially enthusiastic towards Jiang Li, causing him to be speechless.
The reward was generous but no one came. Did he not know why?
Of course, he could not say it out loud. He just smiled and said, ”Okay, okay.”
”Since everyone is here, let's go in from here. We'll go all the way.”
Two of the other outer sect disciples were clearly experienced, and Jiang Li followed them all the way forward. In next to no time, they arrived before a pill refinement room constructed from white stones.
”Little Four! Quickly go take a look and see if those pill testing disciples have arrived!”
They had just approached when a deep male voice came from the room, followed by panicked footsteps.
A moment later, the door of the concocting room was pushed open from inside, and a young girl jumped out like a rabbit.
”What took you so long? The elder is getting anxious. Come in quickly!” The girl waved her hand repeatedly. The pill testing disciples did not dare to argue that they came punctually and followed her in.
Soon, Jiang Li saw the Pill Chamber's elder. He was over two meters tall and had a full beard and hair that resembled an afro. The color was strangely bright red.
It was no wonder he was called Elder Red Hair. This title was very apt.
”En? There are only these few today? Hmph! The outer sect disciples nowadays are getting more and more gutless.” Elder Red Hair was very dissatisfied.
However, the Scripture Storage Valley was a righteous sect after all. They could not do as they pleased. It was impossible for them to capture disciples to test the pills.
”Same old rules. One pill for each of you on the table. After you eat it, tell me how you feel. It's simple.”
The female disciple called Little Four opened a porcelain bottle on the table and poured out six pills.
”What are you waiting for! Hurry up and eat! I've already reduced the dosage, you won't die from eating it.” Seeing that the disciples still did not understand, the red-haired elder urged impatiently.
Only then did the six disciples, including Jiang Li, reluctantly step forward and each of them picked up a medicinal pill.
This pill was completely black and smelled like burning rocks.
The size of the pill was much smaller than a normal Qi Nourishing Pill or Qi Recovery Pill. It was only about a quarter of the normal size. It seemed like this elder was not lying. The dosage of the pill was indeed reduced.
Appraisal!
[Name: Unnamed Pill]
[Type: Medicinal Pill]
[Grade: Ungraded]