Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: Chapter 149: The Assessment Begins (1/2)

Chapter 149: Chapter 149: The Assessment Begins

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After the Pill Master with the surname Wang arrived…

He warmly greeted Lin Jing along with two other Offering Priests.

Lin Jing responded briefly before closing his eyes to rest once more.

After a while…

Steward Zheng and Steward Cheng arrived at the scene.

Besides Steward Zheng and Steward Cheng, three other stewards from Yuebaolou were also present.

It seemed that they were responsible for assisting in the supervision of the examination.

Subsequently, Steward Zheng approached everyone and said:

“Today’s examination will only involve the four of you.”

“And the location of the examination will be this very square you are standing in. ”

“Shortly, the four of you will separate, each choosing a corner to conduct the examination.”

“At the same time…”

“During the examination, there will be four stewards overseeing you.” After Steward Zheng finished speaking, the four stewards took a step forward.

Then, with a wave of his hand, Steward Zheng announced:

“Alright..

“Without further ado, go and find your positions.”

No sooner had Steward Zheng’s words fallen than the group dispersed.

Lin Jing turned and headed straight for the southeastern corner.

Seeing this, the Pill Master named Wang followed Lin Jing and made for the northeastern corner.

The other two Offering Priests went directly to the two corners on the west side.

As everyone had selected their spots, Steward Zheng spoke up again:

“As Pill Masters, contending with the external environment is also a form of cultivation. If the slightest disturbance can impact one’s state of mind. “Then, forever will he be unable to qualify as a competent Pill Master.”

“Therefore…

“This examination will not set up any formations.”

Although Steward Zheng’s words seemed reasonable, they raised concerns given the nature of an examination compared to ordinary circumstances.

Steward Cheng and the other three stewards frowned upon hearing this.

Because Yuebaolou had conducted multi-person examinations before, but they always used soundproof formations to prevent mutual disturbance.

This was because the most crucial factor for a Pill Master during alchemy was a quiet environment.

Only then could a Pill Master truly perform to their full potential.

“Steward Zheng, we have never before conducted an examination without using soundproof formations…”

Steward Cheng approached and said to Steward Zheng.

With a snort, Steward Zheng replied:

“Humph..

“If such a minor disturbance can affect the results of alchemy, then that person is not qualified to become one of our Yuebaolou’s Offering Pill Masters.”

“My mind is made up; no need to discuss this further…”

“But…’

Steward Cheng attempted to speak further but was immediately interrupted by Steward Zheng.

“If you have any dissatisfaction, I can find someone else to supervise the examination…’

Steward Zheng’s gaze was icy as he stared intently at Steward Cheng, his words carrying significant weight.

“I wouldn’t dare…” responded Steward Cheng with a cupped fist.

Subsequently, Steward Cheng glanced in Lin Jing’s direction with a silent sigh.

Then he stopped talking and stepped back.

Following that…

Steward Zheng turned his gaze to the four people including Lin Jing, pondered for a moment, and then pointed to an Offering Priest in the northwest corner and said to Steward Cheng:

“You, supervise him, and remember, there must be no negligence…”