Chapter 11: Pill Concoction (1/2)

The elder went away for a while before coming back with many herbs in his hand.

”Haha, boy, this pile of herbs is what Elder Jing needs. Hurry up and deliver it to her so we don't waste any more time.”

”Thank you, elder. Elder Jing would be delighted to know the Treasure Hall is extremely efficient.” Giving a light bow, Yang Wei took the herbs and walked out.

”Elder, who is that kid? He broke the rules yet there's no punishment.”

”That's right, we would report you for being biased and unfair.”

Once Yang Wei left the hall, all the disciples in line started complaining to the elder in charge for unfair treatment.

”Go ahead and report me but before that. Let me warn you. That kid is here on a mission by Elder Jing who is the person in charge of the pills. Offend her and you can say goodbye to your cultivation path.”

The elder disregarded the youth's complaint and retorted to them instead.

'I almost offended Elder Jing and luckily got out of the pit. Now you want to throw me back in the fire pit, dream on.'

The youths went completely silent when they heard that the person behind the kid was someone who controlled the pill distribution.

*Gulp*

Everyone swallowed their throat nervously since they were so close to offending a big shot for reporting their helper.

”Apologies Elder, we didn't know any better.”

”Yes, we would line up diligently.”

The elder in charge nodded since they all knew their place and did not cause a riot for no reason.

Meanwhile, Yang Wei returned back to Elder Jing's courtyard with the ingredients in his hand.

”Reporting to Elder Jing, this Yang Wei has completed the task with your ingredients.” Yang Wei said outside the door without entering.

”Stop wasting my time and hand me the ingredients already.” Elder Jing shouted when Yang Wei was wasting so many times that could allow her to concoct another pill.

Without wasting another time, Yang Wei enters and hands the ingredient over to Elder Jing.

Elder Jing quickly snatches it before activating a flame from her palm as she heats up the pill cauldron in the center of the room.

”I'm going to start concocting the pill so when I call for the ingredients, you'll drop it to the cauldron.”

”But I don't recognize these ingredients, Elder Jing.” Hearing about his duty, Yang Wei can't help but reply in a nervous tone.

Although he had brought back the ingredients, Yang Wei could only recognize a little bit of these herbs.

Some of these herbs could be found in the forest when Yang Wei was still chopping woods up but most of them were completely new.

If he accidentally places the wrong ingredients into the cauldron, then the chances of him being kicked out are guaranteed.

”Tch, if you don't recognize these ingredients then why did you even pick my mission? Were you looking for a beating?” Elder Jing said in an irritated tone.

”It was not my intention at all. I picked this mission because it stated that it wanted someone to help around without specific details.”

”So now it's my fault for not specifying exactly what I want the person to do in the mission I post. This mission is worth 1000 contribution points and you think it's something easy like cleaning my room?” Elder Jing was now enraged by Yang Wei's reply.

Yang Wei wanted to explain but decided to keep his mouth shut. 'When under one's roof, no matter who is right, the wrong is definitely the outsider.'

If he continues to argue with Elder Jing then the one who will be at the disadvantage is him and not Elder Jing.

Seeing how Yang Wei stopped arguing with her, Elder Jing started arranging the ingredient in a line.

”Since it's your first day here, I will arrange the ingredients from the beginning to the end so you'll know which ingredients to pick.”

Elder Jing said while pointing her finger toward her desk and continued.

”Over there is where the herbs are detailed with description. You will take those home after today to study them and I expect you to memorize them for tomorrow otherwise, you can forget about coming back.”

Yang Wei nodded and said, ”I will definitely memorize the herbs, Elder Jing.”

'This is simply perfect, I can now get exposure to more herbs and study from Elder Jing's alchemy skills.'