Mortal: I possess a copy of the Jade Manual of the Sea of ​​Consciousness!

Following the address on the sign, Wang Xuan arrived at a pill pavilion.

There were many cultivators buying pills in the Pill Pavilion, and some shop assistants were busy running around. When Wang Xuan arrived, one of the shop assistants greeted him with a smile.

"I wonder what kind of pill you require, fellow Daoist? I can explain it to you in detail."

"Oh, fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. I heard that your esteemed alchemist is short of a medicine apprentice, so I came here to try my luck and see if I can be selected," Wang Xuan said, clasping his hands in greeting.

Upon hearing this, the waiter suddenly understood and then led Wang Xuan to the third floor of the Pill Pavilion.

"So you've come here to serve as Elder Huang's medicine apprentice. Please follow me."

"Judging from your appearance, fellow Daoist, you seem to be quite young, and your cultivation level is also quite good. May I ask how many years you have been cultivating?"

Hearing the man probing into his background, Wang Xuan didn't hide anything.

"My name is Wang Xuan. I am just a rogue cultivator who was fortunate enough to come into contact with the path of immortality. I am now approaching the age of 16."

"Unfortunately, I feel increasingly that it is difficult to improve my cultivation level now, and I am afraid that it will be even more difficult to make any further progress in the future."

The shopkeeper was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. A fifteen-year-old at the seventh level of Qi Refining—that's almost comparable to a family disciple!

Unfortunately, he is just a rogue cultivator without the resources to nurture him, so it will probably be very difficult for him to achieve Foundation Establishment in the future.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Wang. Fellow Daoist Wang's talent is truly admirable."

"I have cultivated for over twenty years, and I have only reached the sixth level of Qi Refining. This is all thanks to Elder Huang's generous gift of elixirs; otherwise, I would never have been able to reach this level."

"Hehe, fellow Daoist, don't underestimate yourself. To be appreciated by Master Huang is your good fortune, something others can only envy."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two arrived at the outside of a pavilion.

Upon arriving at this place, the shopkeeper solemnly said, "This is Elder Huang's alchemy workshop. It is not convenient for me to stay here any longer. I can only wish Fellow Daoist Wang success in passing Elder Huang's test."

Wang Xuan returned the bow: "Thank you, fellow Daoist. I appreciate it."

After the shop assistant left, Wang Xuan looked around the alchemy room, respectfully clasped his hands, and said, "Junior Wang Xuan saw the notice posted by Senior in the market of Tai Nan Valley, and came here to accept Senior's evaluation to serve as a medicine apprentice."

After waiting for a moment, a voice came from inside the alchemy room. Although the tone was calm, it made Wang Xuan's heart skip a beat.

"I understand. Go and wait at the clinic for a while. I still need to ponder this elixir formula. I hope you won't be impatient, young friend."

Wang Xuan bowed his head and said, "As you command, senior, I will do as you say. I will take my leave now."

"Um."

After the other party stopped speaking, Wang Xuan straightened up and quietly walked to the side room.

These skilled individuals, who have mastered all the arts of cultivating immortality, are known for their eccentric temperaments.

Such people would probably speak with an air of superiority even when facing cultivators of the same level.

After a moment of indignation, Wang Xuan made no further move and sat in his seat waiting for the old Mr. Huang.

He hadn't expected that this alchemist was actually a Foundation Establishment cultivator. The other party had released a trace of pressure while speaking, which was why Wang Xuan had lowered his head and acted humbly.

"A Foundation Establishment stage alchemist... that person must hold a very high position in Tai Nan Valley!"

The cultivation of immortality involves a hundred arts, among which alchemy, talismans, beast taming, spiritual plants, weapon crafting, and formations are the six main ones.

Cultivators who have mastered these skills can earn a large number of spirit stones at low cost.

Although it's not as fast as robbing someone to cultivate, it's safer.

Wang Xuan came to the Pill Pavilion to be tested by this old alchemist Huang, not only to earn spirit stones as a medicine boy, but also to learn some skills so that he could embark on the path of alchemy in the future.

Now that he has the ability to accelerate the growth of spiritual plants, he naturally needs to learn the art of alchemy.

Wang Xuan didn't have to wait long before an elderly man with a youthful face and white hair, dressed in gray casual clothes, entered the side room.

He just didn't look well, as if he had encountered some unpleasant things.

Wang Xuan's heart skipped a beat upon seeing this. Could it be that this matter was going to fall through?

It's very difficult to get along with someone when they're in a bad mood.

The old man seemed to sense Wang Xuan's unease and said irritably, "You youngster, do you really think I would make things difficult for you out of spite?"

Wang Xuan quickly shook his head and bowed, saying, "Senior is too kind. How could I possibly have such thoughts?"

Master Huang sized up Wang Xuan and snorted, "You're quite an interesting junior. Your bone age is not even fifteen years old, yet your cultivation has reached the seventh level of Qi Refining!"

Moreover, the purity of its spiritual energy is much higher than that of cultivators of the same level, which is quite rare.

"If I hadn't overheard you telling Xiao Liu that you were a rogue cultivator inside the house, I would have thought you were a direct descendant of some immortal cultivation family, coming to ask me to become your disciple."

"You've waited for me for a while, so I won't waste any more words with you."

Tell me in detail the names and specific uses of these three spiritual herbs.

"If your answer satisfies me, you can become the medicine apprentice, earning ten spirit stones a month, not a single one less."

Master Huang seemed to be someone who disliked trouble, and directly took out three spiritual herbs from his storage bag.

The moment the spiritual herbs appeared, the room was filled with the fragrance of medicine. These were actually three spiritual herbs that were nearly two hundred years old!

Wang Xuan stared intently at the three spiritual herbs, a strong desire welling up within him.

At least he was able to keep his temper in check, and this old alchemist Huang was a Foundation Establishment stage expert!

Even if the opponent is not good at fighting, if they want to crush you, it will be as easy as crushing an ant.

"Reporting to Senior, the name of this spiritual herb is..."

Wang Xuan spoke eloquently, and what Doctor Mo taught him was still very useful. He had already memorized the book "Collection of Herbs" perfectly.

There may be some flaws or shortcomings, after all, Doctor Mo is just an ordinary person who cannot come into contact with most of the spiritual plants in the cultivation world.

However, this also allows me to get a basic understanding of spiritual plants, and passing the common sense test is not difficult.

Hearing Wang Xuan's fluent answer, Master Huang nodded slightly, and his expression became much more natural.

"Not bad, not bad. It seems you're quite familiar with spiritual plants. You've passed the test, but there are some areas that need improvement, such as this snow ginseng..."

Master Huang was astonished that Wang Xuan knew so much about spiritual plants, which was much more difficult than simply cultivating.

The most important thing in practicing the various arts of immortal cultivation is one's mindset and whether one can concentrate on learning.

It seems that this young man not only has excellent talent for cultivation, but also has great potential for improvement in his spiritual plant cultivation.

Ultimately, under the careful guidance of Master Huang, Wang Xuan became his apprentice medicine boy.

Of course, there is a time limit to being a medicine apprentice. You can't hire someone and expect them to be a medicine apprentice for life, right?

Master Huang gave Wang Xuan a three-year deadline, which was just before the Ascension Conference.

Master Huang could see that Wang Xuan's vision extended beyond Tai Nan Valley; he was certain that he would eventually go to one of the Seven Sects to cultivate.

"My name is Huang Gu. You can just call me Old Huang. There's no need to call me senior anymore; it sounds too formal."

"Young Wang, what you need to do on weekdays is to take care of the herb garden in the backyard, keep track of the daily harvest and the newly planted spiritual materials, and report to me once a week."

Sometimes, when I'm so engrossed in alchemy that I can't attend to other matters, I need you to help me out.

If you perform well, I'll give you a few more cultivation-enhancing pills each month. These are much more valuable than spirit stones. Would you like that?

Huang Gu stroked his beard and asked, "Wang Xuan has no objection. Not only can he get spirit stones, but he can also learn some basic alchemy skills and obtain pills!"

Who wouldn't want to do such a good job?

Moreover, what I'm doing is the same thing I did back in Shenshou Valley, focusing on something that's directly related to my major.

"Master Huang is extremely kind and righteous; I am deeply grateful!"

Huang Gu chuckled and said, "No need to flatter me. I've lived for over a hundred years, and I've heard all kinds of flattery."

"As long as you manage the herb garden well, I'll be happy."

It's getting late. Go find Xiao Liu, the guy who brought you here earlier.

Have him arrange a room for you, and you can officially start managing the herb garden tomorrow.

I have some things to attend to, so I won't keep you company any longer.

Wang Xuan respectfully watched Huang Gu leave, and then also left the side room and went to the first floor.

After registering, Xiao Liu kept calling him "Brother Liu" from left to right as he moved to a room on the second floor.

Thus, his decision to stay in Tainan Valley to make a living has been completely resolved.