Chapter 25: Alchemist Guild and Mastership
The blessing ghost is an object that can make people feel like divine help when refining elixirs, drawing talismans, and refining ghosts and gods.
If he uses one when he takes the exam to become an alchemist, wouldn't his chances of success double?
Thinking about this, Yu Que became more and more excited.
Especially things like lucky ghosts, which are not spells or elixirs, but ghosts and gods, and are not within the prohibited scope of the alchemist's assessment.
After all, when the alchemist is refining, the ones he needs to drive are ghosts and gods. He cannot ban people's family gods during the assessment. Not to mention practicing this, I'm afraid people will be eaten by ghosts and gods.
"The only flaw is that the price of a lucky ghost is really expensive. According to what I asked in the ghost market, the price of a mature lucky ghost within thirty years is the lowest price equivalent to an eighth-grade ghost, that is, Equivalent to a century-old ghost.”
Yu Que secretly thought in his heart: "And even if you get the blessing of a lucky ghost, if your own level is really not good enough, or even knows nothing about the art of alchemy, then it will still be of little use."
But these two points are nothing to him.
Although the Fushou Ghost in Yu Que's hands is not popular and immature, it has already taken shape.
It is safe and feasible to raise it with the gray water in the black gourd until it is mature and ready for use. It's just that without the nourishment of the longevity ointment, it is impossible for this ghost to be promoted to a real blessing and longevity ghost for more than thirty years, and the efficacy and effect of the medicine will be much less.
But Yu Que only asked this ghost to help him for one day and help him pass the test!
Moreover, he has been painstakingly studying the refining skills for more than a month, and he has a inheritance in his mind. Except for the water method, which is still not very proficient, he thinks that the other fire methods are already adequate.
After all, his skills were truly honed by using ghosts and gods. In just one month, he used and destroyed no less than seven ninth-grade ghosts and gods.
These conditions are extremely favorable for the alchemist who has entered the sect. It should be noted that for an ordinary training apprentice, if he can master one ghost and god in a year, he is considered very good.
Moreover, while learning the art of alchemy, Yu Que unexpectedly discovered that he seemed to be quite good at the art of alchemy.
This may be because he has Su Hui. He knows many steps and principles by himself without a teacher, unlike Fang Mulian, who had to endure three or four years of hard work under Zheng Laohei before developing some habits, but And often don't know why.
In the dark room, Yu Que took a deep breath and said:
"In that case, then in seven days, no, ten days later, I will take the test of the alchemist!"
It’s not easy to come across such an object as the Lucky Ghost. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Moreover, he was kicked out by Zheng Laohei today, and he was suffocating in his heart, eager to prove himself in this aspect.
It wasn't that he wanted to prove it to Zheng Laohei, but just to show it to himself!
As for if the refining test fails...it will only result in the loss of a lucky ghost.
Moreover, the test for alchemy master is different from the test for Xiaoju. The former does not exist and can only be tested once a year. As long as Yu Que can afford to pay, he can take the test every day. People are still eager for him to go.
He just needs to be careful not to injure himself during the assessment and cause the root cause of his illness.
So the following days.
Yu Que didn't tell his family that he had been kicked out of the ghost shop, but he still went out late and returned early.
With the little gray water left in the gourd, he bought a few ghosts, fine old wine and other materials, and rented an underground meditation room in Heping Lane for ten days.
This place where fireworks are enjoyed has extremely cheap rental prices, a mixture of fish and dragons, and is filled with the smell of longevity ointment. It is a perfect place for him to practice his skills and raise the ghost of longevity.
One day after another.
Soon, ten days passed.
Yu Que focused on practicing his water refining skills for ten days and gained quite a lot. He also worked day and night to refining all the ghosts in his hands to death. He died more than once and learned a lot from it.
But looking at the little gray water left in the gourd, Yu Que hesitated and did not go out.
He stayed in Heping Alley again until he had consumed all the gray water and ghosts in his hands, and his eyes were blue and his face was white from the exhaustion, and then he emerged from the underground meditation room with an excited look on his face.
At this moment, Yu Que, apart from the money used to prepare for the exam, had no extra materials for refining, and the energy in his body was also exhausted to the extreme, which could not be relieved by simply resting.
This state is quite a bit crazy.
But fortunately, he is a young man and has often taken tonics before, so he has a good foundation and has no worries about physical deficiencies. But if he fails this time, it may be a big blow to his mind.
Because after these days of studying and practicing day and night, his confidence has grown to a certain level.
He didn't believe it. He had worked so hard, spent so much money on ghosts and gods, and had the blessing of a longevity ghost that he couldn't even pass the entrance examination for alchemy! ?
Soaring.
Yu Que, filled with fierce energy, walked all the way to the door of the "Alchemist's Guild" in the seventh lane of Huangshan.
A building with red mud and pink walls, green tiles and blue bricks appeared in his eyes. The courtyard gate was wide enough to accommodate three carriages entering side by side. The smell of incense inside was strong, forming a scene of golden-red smoke clouds.
Although it was still early morning and the morning light was dim, the place was very lively, and all the people coming and going were full of ghostly auras, and they were all obviously family gods.
It's just that these people have mixed feelings of joy and sorrow. I don't know if they have come to seek help from the alchemist guild for something, or if they are just like Yu Que and have come to test their alchemy skills.
Yu Que mixed in the crowd and lined up in a team. The team slowly wriggled forward like caterpillars.
During the queue, second-hand dealers whispered frequently, selling various ways.
Some of them claim to be able to help queue up, some are selling information on various master trainers in the local guild, and some even boast that they have a lot of connections and can help people pass the exam safely, but they will refund their money!
Yu Que closed his eyes and swayed, ignoring these people.
It wasn't until daylight that he lined up inside the guild.
Crossing the threshold, a young man in gray robes, about fifteen or sixteen years old, was sitting in front of a wooden table in the house. On the table was a number plate with the number C and the number eight.
The other party greeted me boredly: "You, come here."
Yu Que's energy suddenly rose, and he immediately walked over quickly and held his hand in hand.
When the young receptionist saw that his face was blue and pale, especially when his body was filled with the smell of longevity ointment, he showed disgust without concealment: "You smoker, what are you doing here!
Going back early in the morning will only disturb the mood of the refiners, go back first, go back first! ”
The other party waved his hand and drove Yu Que out of the house without any courtesy.
Yu Que was stunned for a moment, and immediately realized that he had not been home for the past few days. He was addicted to his alchemy skills and even forgot to wash himself. That's why the other party thought that he was a heavy smoker who hung out in Heping Alley and was addicted to Fushou drugs.
In fact, when he went out, the smell on his body was not that strong, but when he refined the good luck and longevity ghost that he had raised, the ghost turned into a thick smell of good fortune and longevity ointment and wrapped around his body.
This smell seemed to seep into his bones, and Yu Que couldn't avoid it even if he changed his clothes.
Yu Que was embarrassed by the young man's words, but he did not leave.
He had already inquired in the ghost gathering before that the alchemist assessment did not care about image. As long as you paid the money, even if you went in naked, no one would say anything. On the contrary, it might attract the attention of the alchemist who supervised the assessment. favor.
After all, in the profession of alchemist, it is very important to have a person who is blessed, has a temperament and hobbies that are different from ordinary people, and there are many people who are crazy.
Besides, seeing the young man's appearance, Yu Que estimated that he was probably not an alchemist in the guild, but probably just an apprentice who was sent out to entertain people.
He remained silent and just handed over his hand.
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"Why, you don't want to leave?" The young man who received him snorted and said, "You look like this. When you meet Master Refiner and the others, let alone beg them to take action. Just don't kick you out. Be careful in the future." Not even at home.”
Hearing this, Yu Que didn't feel dissatisfied and smiled and held his hands in his hands: "Thank you for reminding me, brother. However, the reason why I came here today is not to invite the master to take action, but to test my refining skills."
This place is the guild of alchemists. In addition to being responsible for assessing alchemists, its more important role is to undertake alchemy work, large and small, and to assist the yamen in dealing with evil spirits.
Upon hearing Yu Que's words, the young receptionist looked stunned and immediately sat up straight.
He glanced at Yu Que's whole body suspiciously, and then looked emphatically at Yu Que's blue eyes for a few times. His face suddenly dawned, and he murmured: "I told you earlier, come with me."
This person led Yu Que around the desk and walked directly into the guild. As the other person walked, he whispered:
"Brother, you have invested a lot of money in order to pass the exam. Just smelling the smell of cigarettes on your body will make you pick up the smell. You will have to spend a lot of money just for cigarettes.
But I would like to advise you, this thing will shorten your life, use it with caution. ”
When Yu Que heard this, he raised his eyebrows slightly.
The other party mistook him from a simple drug addict to a ruthless character who would do whatever it takes to take Fushou drugs in order to pass the training test.
Faced with such kind words, Yu Que couldn't explain it, so he just smiled.
And secretly, he felt relieved.
"It seems that I am not the only one. Others have also thought of using Fushou Ointment and Fushou Ghost to improve their alchemy skills. In this case, it will be even harder for others to discover what I am doing."
With anticipation in his heart, Yu Que walked into the backyard of the Alchemist Guild.
Suddenly, bursts of burning smell and ghostly cries entered his ears, including the most familiar smell of oil smoke, which came out of a sizzling oil pan.
"Old Huang, Old Huang! Here comes another person who wants to test his skills."
The reception boy looked around the backyard and suddenly said hello to a middle-aged man who was squinting in the corner. Then he winked and said to Yu Que:
"For the sake of people of the same age, I will find Lao Huang to supervise you. Although Lao Huang is lazy, he is the most honest person in the guild and does not have so many rules."
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After saying that, the young receptionist gestured to the middle-aged man, Yu Que, and walked towards the front yard.
"Thank you, brother."
Yu Que quickly handed over to this person, and then realized that he forgot to ask the other person's name. However, both of them are busy with things at the moment, and it won't be too late to socialize with each other after the assessment is over.
The middle-aged man in the corner staggered up to Yu Que.
This man has a slovenly appearance, swollen eyes, and a sallow complexion. He is tall and slender, and is taller than a full head.
He opened his fish eyes, looked Yu Que up and down, didn't take it seriously, and said lazily:
"Who do you want to learn from?"
Yu Que was slightly startled. He didn't expect that when he came to assess his skills, he would first be questioned about his apprenticeship.
He thought about it for a while, but did not tell Zheng Laohei, lest he would be troubled if he got involved with that person. Instead, his eyes moved slightly, he cupped his hands and said, "Master Refiner Luo Ding."
At this time, it was the yellow-faced man's turn to be slightly stunned. He thought and said doubtfully: "Not to mention the entire Huangshan County, or even the entire Middle-earth guild, there has not been a refiner named Luo Ding in the past hundred years. ”
Yu Que was ashamed, and immediately wanted to explain that he had acquired the book ghost passed down by Master Luo Ding, but before he could say anything, the yellow-faced man said: "Wait a minute, I'll think about it again."
Snap! The other party clapped his hands: "About three hundred years ago, the refiner Luo Ding has the highest level of skill, there is such a person!"
Yu Que looked at the lazy yellow-faced man in front of him, and suddenly felt some respect in his heart. He quickly handed over his hand: "Senior Huoyan, this junior did learn from this man. He was a book ghost who preached and received the inheritance from Master Luo Ding."
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He raised his head again and sighed in surprise: "I didn't expect that people from almost six hundred years ago would know so clearly!"
"Haha!" The yellow-faced man showed a proud look on his face, tugged at the sparse beard at the corner of his mouth, and said:
"The book ghost preaching can be regarded as the inheritance from the master. A few hundred years ago, it was the most orthodox inheritance for entering the guild. You kid, you are smart."
Yu Que lowered his head and said repeatedly: "Senior, you are so complimentary."
Then he quickly stepped forward, took his hands out of his sleeves, and handed a red envelope to the other party.
The yellow-faced man raised his eyes slightly. He refused to accept anyone who came, and even asked Yu Que for another ghost to pay for the assessment. Then he led Yu Que towards the large stone mills and large oil pots in the backyard. And walked to the prison facility where ghosts and wolves howled.
That's right, in the alchemist's guild, every time the alchemy skills are assessed, the examinee needs to hand over a corresponding ghost as the assessment fee.
For example, if Yu Que wants to assess a ninth-grade alchemist, he will have to submit a ninth-grade ghost and god, and it must be a positive ninth-grade one, not a minor ninth-grade one.
The explanation from the guild is that the ghosts and gods paid are for use in the assessment.
However, the ghost used by the candidates during the assessment is not the one they paid for, but will be provided by the guild, and unless there are exceptions, all the ghosts provided are "qualified ghosts" rather than "genuine ghosts".
(End of chapter)