Immortality and cultivation begin with alchemy and accounting.

"Grandpa Qingbai's teachings ended yesterday, but I still have some things to do with him today."

"After today, I'll be free for the next few days, and I should be able to finish refining the remaining Demon-Feeding Pills in about three or four days," Bai Xuanjing said after a moment's thought.

Bai Xuanle's expression just now clearly indicated that something was wrong, but since he was unwilling to say more, Bai Xuanjing did not press him for details.

Being too curious is not a good thing.

However, he guessed that even if Bai Xuanle was in trouble, it was probably related to alchemy.

If Bai Xuanle takes the initiative to speak, he will naturally act according to his ability.

But since Bai Xuanle didn't mention it, he wouldn't rush to ask.

"Excellent!" Bai Xuanle bowed.

The two then chatted briefly before Bai Xuanle took her leave.

After seeing Bai Xuanle off, Bai Xuanjing headed to Baiyu Mountain.

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Inside the alchemy room of Baiqingbai Cave.

Bai Xuanjing, Bai Xuanjin, and Bai Xuanlu sat cross-legged.

Bai Qingbai's training on Bishui Dan ended yesterday.

Bai Qingbai is here today to fulfill his promise.

"I have witnessed your progress in refining the Azure Water Pill over the past seven days."

Bai Qingbai also sat cross-legged, stroking his beard and speaking.

"I'm saying, Hsuan-kyung is number one, Hsuan-jin is number two, and Hsuan-lo is number three. None of you three have any objections, right?"

Bai Qingbai asked with a smile.

The three of them naturally had no objections.

The best way to evaluate alchemy skills is naturally the success rate of pill production.

After seven days of alchemy, Bai Xuanjing's success rate of nearly 30% in refining pills was evident to everyone.

If the restrictions were relaxed a little, Bai Xuanjing could now be considered a mid-grade first-level alchemist!

In contrast, Bai Xuanjin refined three batches of Azure Water Pills, with a success rate of just over 20%.

Bai Xuanluo was reduced to a single furnace.

It's clear that Baek Hyun-kyung is the better one!

Besides the success rate of pill refining, the three of them also received hands-on guidance from Bai Qingbai during these seven days.

Meanwhile, three people were discussing the art of refining the Azure Water Pill, with Bai Qingbai providing guidance during this segment.

One can also discern a person's skill level through their interactions.

Baek Hyun-kyung's progress is undeniable.

His understanding of the Azure Water Pill far surpasses that of the other two!

"Grandpa Qingbai, I have no objection!"

Bai Xuanjin spoke first, then glanced at Bai Xuanjing with a light smile.

Bai Xuanluo also said, "Grandpa Qingbai, I have no objection either."

In fact, at first she was somewhat unconvinced by Bai Xuanjing's alchemy skills.

The ranking of the three was determined by Huang Yudan.

The person in charge of Huang Yudan was Bai Jingming, Bai Xuanjing's second uncle.

Therefore, Bai Xuanluo once thought that Bai Xuanjing's ranking might be manipulated behind the scenes.

It wasn't until the alchemy gathering that her opinion of Bai Xuanjing began to change.

The seven-day intensive alchemy training made her realize that her cousin, with whom she had little contact, was indeed more accomplished in alchemy than she was.

"In that case, let me tell you my plans."

Bai Qingbai coughed lightly, and then spoke.

"Since the establishment of the No. 8 Fire Vein, the family has offered discounts to you young alchemists, including a 20% discount on the purchase of alchemy furnaces, spiritual herbs, and other materials."

"And I once said that if you gain my approval, I can give you some extra subsidies."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuanjing and the other two immediately focused their attention.

Bai Qingbai chuckled: "In these seven days of alchemy, although your gains differed, in my opinion, you have all made visible progress, and you have all been very diligent."

"Therefore, I am very satisfied with you all."

"But the equal-distribution reward system doesn't suit my taste..."

"Therefore, the extra subsidy I'm giving you is related to your performance ranking on Bishuidan."

Xuanjing, you can purchase a mid-grade first-tier alchemy furnace and a mid-grade first-tier pill manual from the Contribution Pavilion.

Additionally, you can purchase fifty portions of first-grade, mid-level Azure Water Pill medicinal materials and thirty portions of medicinal materials needed for the new pill formula. I will provide you with an extra half of your contribution points for these items.

"Xuanjin, you can purchase a mid-grade first-level alchemy furnace, plus twenty sets of mid-grade first-level Azure Water Pill materials. I will also subsidize you with half of your contribution points."

"Xuanluo, could you purchase a mid-grade first-tier alchemy furnace, or subsidize half of your contribution points?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuanjing was immediately surprised.

Immediately, a look of joy welled up in my heart.

The alchemy furnace is more valuable than ordinary magical artifacts; even in the Bai family's contribution pavilion, it would take more than 500 contribution points to exchange for it.

With a 20% discount, plus a subsidy from Bai Qingbai...

In other words, a single alchemy furnace can save Bai Xuanjing at least three hundred contribution points!

A first-grade mid-level pill manual costs over two hundred contribution points, which can save more than half of the contribution points.

As for first-tier mid-grade spiritual medicine materials...

Take Bishui Dan as an example.

The Bai family has a complete Bishui Dan (Azure Water Pill) industry chain. The internal price for selling Bishui Dan materials to Bai family disciples is sixteen to seventeen contribution points.

However, apart from task assignments, there are some restrictions on Bai family disciples' ability to purchase medicinal materials.

First, one must be an alchemist recognized by the family.

Secondly, if someone purchases spiritual herbs privately outside of family missions, each person has a fixed quota and cannot purchase them in large quantities.

The purpose, of course, is to prevent disciples from reselling spiritual medicine resources and profiting from the family's wealth.

But since Bai Qingbai brought it up, he will definitely help Bai Xuanjing resolve the issue of the fixed share.

Fifty portions of Azure Water Pill materials can save Bai Xuanjing over three hundred contribution points!

Bai Qingbai's "scholarship" is undeniably generous!

Coming to her senses, Bai Xuanjing realized that Bai Qingbai was looking at her with a smile.

While Bai Xuanjin and Bai Xuanluo's rewards weren't as generous as Bai Xuanjing's, they weren't small either, and both of them had smiles on their faces.

"There is another matter, namely the No. 8 Fire Vein... Xuanjing's current pill-making rate is 28%, which is close to 30%, so he can barely be considered a mid-grade first-level alchemist."

Therefore, I plan to report to Elder Jinghe and assign this Bing-eight Fire Vein to Xuanjing.

Bai Qingbai then addressed the question that Bai Xuanjing had been eagerly anticipating.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuanjin and Bai Xuanluo were somewhat disappointed.

But the two quickly adjusted their mindset and congratulated Bai Xuanjing with clasped hands.

The series of good news made Bai Xuanjing beam with joy.

However, he did not lose his composure and humbly bowed to Bai Xuanjin and Bai Xuanluo.

"Today I'll take you to the Contribution Pavilion first to purchase the alchemy furnace and other necessary items," Bai Qingbai continued.

The three nodded and followed Bai Qingbai out of the cave.

The island surrounding the center of the six islands is the main island of the Bai family.

The main island is called Nianzu Island, and many important family facilities and lofts are located on Nianzu Island.

The same applies to the Contribution Pavilion.

Upon exiting the cave, Bai Qingbai waved his hand and took out a red and blue striped blanket, which was his flying magic artifact.

Bai Qingbai raised his hand and cast a spell, and the flying carpet rose into the air, spreading out to cover several square meters.

"Come on up!"

Bai Qingbai was the first to leap up and sit on the flying carpet.

Bai Xuanjing and the other two did not hesitate and landed on the flying carpet just like Bai Qingbai.

The flying carpet is quite large; it can comfortably accommodate four or five people without feeling redundant.

With a thought from Bai Qingbai, the flying carpet sped towards Nianzu Island.