Devouring Stars: Master of Evolution

Chapter 124 Benefits

"Haha, this apprenticeship was a bit rushed, but we're not some big sect, so we don't care about those formalities."

Yu Chen seemed very happy and laughed loudly.

"I've prepared some pharmacist's classics for you. You were self-studying before, so your knowledge breadth and depth are insufficient. If you have any questions after reading them, feel free to ask me anytime."

"If you have any ideas during the drug experiment, you can come to this laboratory in the virtual universe at any time. This laboratory is yours, and all the material consumption inside will be covered by me."

"Hmm, I see from your information that you have already mastered the Metal Domain and the Fire Domain, and your psychic power amplitude is also very high. I need to think about preparing a suitable gift for you, so as not to waste your talent."

I'll give this to you after you come to the headquarters of the pharmacists in Heilongshan in reality.

"I, Yu Chen, am not a big shot, but I still need to invite some friends to come and support me when I accept a disciple."

Let's set the date for a month from now. I'll arrange for someone to pick you up; any shorter and your friend won't be able to make it.

Qin Mu nodded and said respectfully.

"Okay, thank you, Master Xie."

Yu Chen's arrangement is quite normal. Since he wants to become an apprentice, it's impossible for it to happen only in the virtual universe; they will definitely meet in reality as well.

It's perfectly normal to investigate your own situation, and how could you not find out about something as important as taking on apprentices?

Qin Mu initially thought it was a matter of accepting him as a disciple under a pseudonym and then observing him for a period of time.

Unexpectedly, Yu Chen accepted him as a formal disciple and even invited his friends to come and support him, which clearly shows how much he values ​​him.

Qin Mu was already very satisfied with this result; he needed a guide, someone to answer his questions.

Although he had inherited the knowledge, he still had many questions in his mind when researching bloodline evolution agents, Golden Horned Beast genes, and so on. However, no one had ever answered his questions before, so he could only slowly find a solution on his own.

With a teacher, many questions can be answered, and when you go astray, someone can remind you in time.

"You must have just come from some native planet. Judging from your nationality registration date and bank account opening time, you haven't been here long."

Yu Chen said with a smile.

"Yes, Master!"

Qin Mu didn't hide anything and spoke up.

"Haha, my situation back then was similar to yours. I also had a ninth-grade bloodline. I entered the universe in a daze and was lucky enough to get a chance to be where I am today!"

Seeing you now is like seeing myself back then.

Yu Chen was somewhat sentimental, his eyes filled with memories.

Which of these people who can become immortal, especially those who rise from the bottom, doesn't have a legendary past?

"Ronnie Ashley's situation is similar to yours. He was born on an indigenous planet and was at the eighth level of the Eternal Star when he met me. I gave him 10 billion Cosmic Coins as start-up capital, and now I'm giving you 10 billion Cosmic Coins in return."

You also have a senior brother, but he is now a realm master and is adventuring in the universe, seeking opportunities. I don't know if he will be able to make it back in time.

Being a pharmacist is very expensive, but if you can achieve something, you can make money quickly.

I will also give you a Domain Lord-level Bloodline Evolution Agent and a set of commonly used equipment for apothecaries; these will be delivered to you first.

Yu Chen didn't ask Qin Mu about his inheritance or anything like that; instead, he gave Qin Mu some start-up capital.

"I have transferred your information from the external department to the pharmacist department. Ronnie will take you to the pharmacist department in the virtual universe to report for duty in a moment. He will take care of the specific arrangements."

After chatting with Qin Mu for a while, Yu Chen handed Qin Mu over to Ronnie and then left.

As an immortal powerhouse, he also had his own affairs to attend to and could not follow Qin Mu indefinitely.

After Yu Chen's figure disappeared, Ronnie, who had been quiet, breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile.

"Haha, I told you there might be a surprise!"

Normally, Yu Chen is very serious in front of him, and he is not so amiable.

"Thank you for the introduction, senior!"

Qin Mu said gratefully.

If Ronnie hadn't recommended him to Yu Chen, he probably wouldn't have had the chance to become his apprentice.

"This is due to your own exceptional talent, and has nothing to do with me."

Ronnie Ashley smiled and waved his hand. If it weren't for Qin Mu's talent, no matter how much he recommended him, his teacher wouldn't have accepted him as a disciple.

"Don't waste the start-up capital your teacher gave you; this money is still very important to you right now."

I didn't understand this principle back then, and I wasted a lot of money.

Being a pharmacist is very expensive. It's okay in the virtual universe because you have a teacher who provides you with a laboratory and supplies, but it's different in reality.

A single failed experiment is painful enough, but the success of any drug is built upon hundreds or thousands of failures.

This is just the medicinal materials, not to mention the complete set of experimental equipment!

The experimental equipment your teacher gave you is far more valuable than 100 billion cosmic coins!

Upon hearing this, Qin Mu nodded.

Under normal circumstances, pharmacists are extremely expensive to produce, but if they can create a powerful potion to sell, the profit can be very high.

For example, a Bloodline Evolution Agent costs 100 million Qianwu Coins internally!

However, if it were sold outside, the price would not be surprising if it increased by hundreds or thousands of times.

This is only a bloodline evolution agent at the Eternal Star level!

What about the cosmic level? Or the domain lord level?

That would be an astronomical price!

These things are not something ordinary people can afford; they are usually consumed within the networks of major powers.

"Let's go, I'll take you to the pharmacist headquarters first."

At our Black Dragon Mountain headquarters, pharmacists are ranked not by their strength, but by their potion-making skills!

Even a World Lord-level alchemist can only be a Level 1 alchemist if their potion-blending skills are lacking.

Inside the laboratory, after opening a portal, Ronnie walked into it while explaining some pharmacist knowledge to Qin Mu.

"Pharmacists are classified into five levels, from Level 1 Pharmacist to Level 5 Pharmacist."

You are rated as a Level 2 Pharmacist, and I am a Level 3 Pharmacist.

The benefits at each level are vastly different. For example, if you are a level 2 pharmacist, the experimental resources you can apply for are all within the level 2 scope.

These resources are extremely valuable to outsiders; you can't buy them even if you want to!

For example, the flesh and blood of powerful creatures, and special plant life forms, are all subject to quotas.

When traveling, they can be accompanied by a Domain Lord-level expert and a team of Universe-level powerhouses for protection.

After all, most pharmacists aren't very good at combat, and every pharmacist is a valuable asset.

Hearing this, Qin Mu nodded. Pharmacists were indeed not very good at combat, after all, they were researchers, and their main job was research.

"But pharmacists also need to go through life-or-death experiences, right? Otherwise, how can they improve their skills?"

Qin Mu asked curiously.

"Of course, you need to experience life and death! Otherwise, you can only stay at the level of a domain lord."

Every strong person must go through life-and-death trials! Pharmacists are no exception.

You can choose to travel through the universe on your own, or enter some of the training realms within the virtual universe company, and so on.

Ronnie's smile faded slightly, and he said seriously.

As they spoke, the scenery around them changed, and they were transported to an extremely magnificent palace.

The palace stands tall against the sky, soaring into the clouds, majestic and magnificent.

The palace's exterior is predominantly deep blue, symbolizing the potion's profundity and mystery, while gold trim and gemstones accentuate its nobility and splendor.

The palace ceiling is carved with intricate herbal patterns, each leaf and flower lifelike, as if telling the story of the potion's secrets and power.

The palace doors and windows are intricately carved with patterns of various herbs and medicinal implements, creating a rich medicinal atmosphere.

Upon entering the palace, a rich medicinal aroma wafts through the air, making one feel as if they have stepped into a magical world of potions.

The towering stone pillars are engraved with the legendary stories of pharmacists throughout history, showcasing their outstanding contributions to humanity.

At the center of the palace was a huge apothecary, displaying various rare herbs and exquisite utensils, gleaming with an alluring light.

The entire palace was filled with an atmosphere of mystery and solemnity, as if it were a magical world.

Few people come and go at the palace gate; those who do pass by are usually apothecaries dressed in white robes.

"I have granted you access to the Apothecary Hall, so you can teleport here directly from now on."

Most pharmacists spend their free time here. There are also some pharmacist-related tasks available; you can gradually get familiar with it later.

Walking through the palace, Ronnie led Qin Mu to a virtual screen displaying numerous tasks.

These are things like preparing poisons, antidotes, or other special medicines.

Qin Mu glanced at it and then paid no more attention to it; he could look at it later when he had time.

"You'll have your own palace here, with some experimental equipment, but it certainly won't compare to the laboratory your teacher gave you!"

"Also, as a pharmacist, you can apply for your own research direction and projects. As long as the application is approved, you can get funding support from Virtual Universe Company."

At this point, Ronnie blinked at Qin Mu, but didn't say anything.

However, the implication is quite obvious.

"Of course, even with funding from Virtual Universe Company, you still need to produce results, otherwise it will be difficult to apply again in the future."

"There are also senior pharmacists within the department who give lectures. You can attend the lectures if you want, or you can search for information in the palace's database yourself."

The information here is very comprehensive and all-encompassing; you can find almost anything you want.

"Although there are no mandatory learning tasks in the department, there will be assessments every now and then, and if you fail the assessment, your pharmacist's level will drop."

As Qin Mu toured the pharmacist headquarters, Ronnie provided explanations, and through Ronnie's explanations, Qin Mu gradually gained a general understanding of some things that happened after joining the pharmacist department.

(End of this chapter)