Fellow Daoist! That scoundrel has written a new book again.

Zhu Wuyao hesitated. Since leaving the Mirror Realm, although the increase in her cultivation was illusory, the moment of enlightenment she experienced was real and still gave her a vague sense of potential for advancement.

Currently, her cultivation level has just reached the third level of Qi Refining, which is much stronger than those who have no cultivation.

However, Zhu Wuyao started cultivating Qi late, and compared with other scions of similar age from aristocratic families, he was still somewhat lacking.

Hua Yingting was at the seventh level of Qi Refining, while Xu San'er, a rogue cultivator, was at the fifth level of Qi Refining.

This puts some pressure on her, this little weakling...

Therefore, Zhu Wuyao wanted to first advance to the fourth level of Qi Refining before participating in this somewhat dangerous operation.

Before she could speak, Hua Yingting asked with a smile:

"What kind of mission is it? If it's not dangerous, why would we need to travel in a team?"

Xu San'er smiled kindly and said:

"It's not really dangerous. I heard that some white amber stones have been discovered on a mountain that's two days' walk from the Star-Picking Tower."

"The task is to collect white amber stones, but the details say that there seem to be mountain spirits lingering around."

"These things can be dealt with at the third level of Qi Refining, but if there are many of them, they can be quite troublesome. Even cultivators at the seventh or eighth level of Qi Refining have some difficulty dealing with a group of mountain spirits..."

Hua Yingting smiled and understood what Xu San'er meant.

This task is beneath the notice of those cultivators with higher cultivation levels, especially since it requires forming a team to share contribution points, which doesn't earn much. This task is essentially useless.

For those with low cultivation levels, there is a significant risk involved.

But for the three of them, it was just right.

Hua Yingting became interested and continued to ask:

"So, how should the final contribution points for this task be distributed?"

Xu San'er continued with a smile:

"Sister Hua, your level is the highest. This mission will rely heavily on your help, so naturally you will get the lion's share and four out of ten. If there are any other gains, you can choose first."

"Sister Zhu and I will also do our best to complete the task together, and we will each split the contribution points 30%."

Zhu Wuyao glanced at Xu San'er. Among them, he had the lowest cultivation level, and Xu San'er was willing to share the rewards with him.

"Is there a time limit for this mission? I'm about to reach the fourth level of Qi Refining, and if there's enough time, I'd like to improve my cultivation first."

Hearing this, Xu San'er nodded and said with a smile:

"There's still time, there's still time. Just come back and deliver it within ten days. The elder who issued the task needs it urgently, but we've still allowed some time."

That's as if you have plenty of time.

Excluding the time spent traveling to and from the mountains and searching for white amber, she was given at most three or four days.

In other words, if he can't set off within three days, he'll have to find someone else to team up with.

Xu San'er's words were exceptionally pleasing to the ear, yet he showed no leniency when it came to key interests.

This is reasonable.

Zhu Wuyao nodded and said, "Okay, we'll set off in three days."

Hua Yingting, who was standing next to him, also understood what was going on. She smiled and told Zhu Wuyao to be more diligent in the next few days, and it would be even better if he could reach the fourth level of Qi Refining.

If you can't get there, it's alright, she'll take care of you. Don't be impatient.

This task is indeed to her liking. If Zhu Wuyao is worried about the danger and doesn't want to participate after three days, then she and Xu San'er will naturally find someone else to team up with.

The two of them would still find a fellow disciple with lower strength to make up the number of people required for the mission.

When the time comes, if it's someone you have no connection with, the distribution of benefits will have to be determined based on strength.

Inside the teaching hall.

There were only about twenty people, including eight new students and disciples who had passed the previous audits and wanted to consolidate their knowledge.

New disciples are required to attend, but there are only two courses.

A cultivation method that teaches the basics, enabling disciples to successfully draw qi into their bodies and embark on the path of cultivation.

The other subject teaches the common knowledge of the cultivation world, including alchemy, talisman drawing, array formation, and weapon crafting.

The teaching wasn't in-depth; it only covered the basic principles and precautions.

If you become interested in a particular subject, you won't learn real skills here; you'll have to study it in a dedicated class on your own.

Zhu Wuyao and the other two sat together. They hadn't arrived early, so they found seats towards the back to avoid being asked questions by the teaching elder.

The elder was standing in front, holding a book.

"Before refining pills, one must first distinguish the properties of various spiritual herbs, especially those with extremely strong five-element properties, and ensure that their medicinal effects do not clash."

"For example, Water Demon Ash Grass contains extremely strong water-attribute spiritual energy. If it is mixed with a large amount of Fire Burning Wood, the conflicting attributes may cause the furnace to explode."

“Wasting spiritual herbs is a small matter, but if it harms oneself, then it is not worth it.”

The elder instructor, looking at the disciples listening attentively, nodded slightly in satisfaction and continued:

"Of course, some alchemists will use the mutual restraint of attributes to refine pills, but this can only be mastered after one has achieved success in the art of alchemy, so you should not try it lightly."

"Hey fat guy in the back, tell me, what are the differences between the crimson-purple flowers from different years?"

Xu San'er quickly stood up and answered without the slightest hesitation:

"A ten-year-old Crimson Purple Flower costs seven hundred taels of silver, a fifty-year-old one costs one spirit stone, and a flower over a hundred years old is even more expensive, costing three spirit stones."

"If it's over a thousand years old, then you'll make a fortune!"

He smiled so hard his eyes narrowed, looking completely captivated.

The elder who gave the lecture seemed somewhat speechless. He snorted and said:

"You tell me, what's the difference between the guy next to you with the sword?"

Zhu Wuyao stood up blankly, and surprisingly felt a sense of kinship with Xu San'er.

A ten-year-old crimson flower can be exchanged for a very small amount of contribution points... a hundred-year-old one can be exchanged for a lot of contribution points...

If it's over a thousand years old, submitting just one will allow you to directly exchange it for a mid-level cultivation technique in the library!

Hua Yingting covered her forehead, seemingly feeling somewhat ashamed for them.

He whispered, "After a thousand years, the medicinal properties will turn yin, making it a supreme treasure for ghost cultivators."

Zhu Wuyao's eyes lit up. No wonder... Although the value of other spiritual herbs would double as their age increased, the value of this Crimson Purple Flower would not only double, but would rise exponentially.

This whispered conversation couldn't possibly escape the notice of the teaching elder, but he simply chose not to pursue it.

Have the two sit down, and then move on to asking other people to answer questions.

Zhu Wuyao felt that this position was not good; sitting in the back row made her more likely to receive special attention, so she decided to sit in the middle next time.

After learning today's common sense, I hope you feel refreshed and cleansed by knowledge.

My mind went completely blank.

After parting ways with Hua Yingting and Xu San'er, she decided to take advantage of this state of "inner and outer clarity" to go back to her room and meditate.

As soon as he reached the courtyard gate, he saw a figure—

Shen Anzhi.

Since entering the Star-Picking Tower, Ye Xiaozhou and Zhang Zhihan have both visited, but Shen Anzhi seems to have intentionally avoided it.

Zhu Wuyao, feeling somewhat guilty about the previous letter, did not dare to bother him further.

Feeling somewhat uncomfortable with someone blocking the door, I still walked up to him.

Just as he was about to apologize, he saw Shen Anzhi bow deeply and speak first:

"I feel deeply ashamed and remorseful about what happened in Nanli City."