17: attribute point increase

"I choose the Alchemy Hall!"

Hearing Mo Fan's words, Shi Biao nodded and agreed:

"The Alchemy Hall is indeed good. It suits those with good comprehension, keen perception, and patience."

Shi Biao smiled and continued:

"Although the Menial Service Yard's Alchemy Hall branch is only responsible for some pre-refinement preparation work, you can still learn a lot there, laying a solid foundation for becoming an Alchemist in the future.

"If you are lucky enough to gain entry and become a true Alchemist one day, it would truly be like a carp leaping over the Dragon Gate."

The threshold for becoming an Alchemist is very high, requiring strong comprehension, extraordinary perception, and Mental Energy far beyond ordinary people.

Shi Biao believed that Mo Fan wouldn't have much of a problem with comprehension and perception.

As for Mental Energy?

That was not something a mere Foundation Establishment Realm Menial Service Yard Steward like him could detect.

However, Mo Fan's cultivation talent was not high; if he could carve out a path in the Dao of Alchemy, it would be quite good.

While thinking, Shi Biao pulled a dark, ancient-looking token from his robes and handed it to Mo Fan.

"This is your credential for the Alchemy Hall, and it will also serve as your identification badge within Yuxu Academy. Go report for duty once the registration is finished here."

"Thank you, Steward Shi!" Mo Fan accepted the token and thanked him.

The front of the token was smooth as a mirror, made of a material that seemed like neither wood nor metal.

The back was engraved with a clear pattern of a treasure vase supported by auspicious clouds.

The treasure vase was lifelike and vivid, as if it were about to fly out of the token.

Seeing this, Mo Fan was secretly amazed.

Yuxu Academy was indeed wealthy and powerful.

A mere Utility Disciple's identification badge was crafted so exquisitely, like a piece of art.

At the same time, Shi Biao turned to look at Lin Yiyi: "Now it's your turn. Like Mo Fan, your assessment grade is also Grade A Superior, but your specific score is slightly lower than his."

Hearing this, Lin Yiyi's face twitched slightly. She thought to herself that she had hidden her strength too much and ended up failing in an easy task!

The place she wanted to go most was the Alchemy Hall!

Ultimately, she bit her lip and said weakly, "I also want to go to the Alchemy Hall..."

Shi Biao shook his head: "There is only one slot."

Left with no choice, Lin Yiyi said, "Alright, then I choose the Talisman Crafting Hall!"

"Mhm, take this token. Once I finish the registration, you can head to the Talisman Crafting Hall."

As he spoke, Shi Biao handed Lin Yiyi an equally exquisite dark token.

"Thank you, Steward Shi!" Lin Yiyi accepted the token and thanked him.

Next was He Wuyi. His assessment grade was Grade A, and he ultimately chose the Artifact Refining Hall.

Then came Zhang Qiang. His assessment grade was Grade A Inferior, and with a long face, he chose the Magic Array Hall.

Magic Arrays were the most complex and difficult to learn, requiring a massive amount of time to practice; it was hard to achieve anything in a short period.

Excellent Magic Array Masters were generally advanced in years.

Zhang Qiang felt that he might not be able to gain entry into the world of Magic Arrays in his lifetime.

Unfortunately, there was no other way.

By the time it was his turn, only the Magic Array Hall was left to choose.

"Thank you, Steward Shi!" Zhang Qiang thanked him insincerely, looking miserable as if his future was bleak.

Seeing this, Shi Biao couldn't help but frown and said irritably, "Perk up! Don't start retreating before you've even begun!"

"But... but Magic Arrays are just too complex and hard to learn..." Zhang Qiang said weakly.

Shi Biao glared at him and scolded, "Magic Arrays are indeed hard to learn, but they are also an Opportunity. How do you know you can't do it if you don't try?

"If you can become a Magic Array Master, or even a Magic Array Grandmaster.

"Then even Transcendent Martial Artists, or even Destiny Martial Artists, will have to look at you with respect!

"Furthermore, whether you go to the Alchemy Hall, Artifact Refining Hall, Talisman Crafting Hall, or Magic Array Hall, it is just an Opportunity—an Opportunity to distinguish yourselves from ordinary Utility Disciples."

Shi Biao paused and continued, "Even if you ultimately fail to learn anything, you will still receive resources several times more abundant than other Utility Disciples, as well as some opportunities that aren't visible yet.

"Even if you fail in the end, as long as you don't neglect your Martial Path and Breakthrough to the Innate Realm before the age of thirty, you still have a chance to become an Outer Sect Disciple of Yuxu Academy!

"So, cherish this Opportunity and work hard!"

Hearing this, Zhang Qiang was momentarily stunned.

A moment later, he snapped out of it, nodded heavily, and thanked him sincerely, "Thank you for the guidance, Elder Shi. I understand now and will work hard!"

"A student worth teaching." Shi Biao smiled with satisfaction, then turned to look at the last person, Xu Jing.

He focused his mind, pondered for a moment, and said, "Your assessment grade is Grade B Superior. Besides your salary, your monthly cultivation subsidy is one Spirit Stone, which is the same as an ordinary Utility Disciple."

Shi Biao paused and continued, "It just so happens that there are only four vacant positions this time. Now you have two choices.

"One: Like other Utility Disciples, work in an ordinary menial position. However, as compensation, your cultivation subsidy can be increased from one Spirit Stone per month to 1.5 Spirit Stones per month.

"Two: The Alchemy Hall happens to be short of someone to look after Spirit Medicine. Although this position isn't part of the Alchemy Hall's formal system, you can attend as an observer and learn basic Alchemy knowledge with them.

"However, if you choose this position, there will be no extra Spirit Stone subsidy."

After finishing, Shi Biao looked seriously at Xu Jing: "Each has its pros and cons. Weigh them carefully and give me an answer in five minutes."

However, as soon as Shi Biao's words fell, Xu Jing said, "I choose the second option."

Seeing this, Shi Biao was taken aback and said with a frown, "You should think this through. In the Alchemy Hall, you'll only be doing work like watering, weeding, and tilling the soil for Spirit Medicine.

"Choosing an ordinary menial position gives you half a Spirit Stone more each month, which can significantly speed up your cultivation progress.

"Your cultivation talent isn't bad to begin with—it's the best among the five of you. That extra half a Spirit Stone each month could allow your cultivation to Breakthrough to the Innate Realm as soon as possible to take the Yuxu Academy Outer Sect exam.

"Are you sure you want to give up this Opportunity?"

Shi Biao believed he knew these five people inside out.

Xu Jing was a martial arts examinee of this year.

And at Body Tempering Fifth Level, she had already been admitted to a decent Martial Arts University.

Her coming to Yuxu Academy to be a Utility Disciple was clearly driven by her own ambitions.

Her goal should be to be promoted to an Outer Sect Disciple or even an Inner Sect Disciple in the short term.

This was also why he proposed the extra half Spirit Stone subsidy.

Yet now... this girl actually wanted to go weed the Alchemy Hall?

To this, Xu Jing said with a firm expression, "I like Alchemy."

Shi Biao: "..."

Since Xu Jing had made her choice.

Shi Biao couldn't say much more and could only take out the identification token belonging to the Alchemy Hall and give it to her.

However, at this moment, Lin Yiyi said with a pitiful look, "Steward Shi, I also want to go weed. Can I switch positions?"

Hearing this, Shi Biao was dumbfounded, his face turned dark, and he said irritably, "Nonsense! Go and learn your Talisman Refinement properly!"

Honestly, every single one of them was a handful!

"Uh—" Lin Yiyi looked at the sky speechlessly.

This is too hard!

"Alright, wait a moment. Once I synchronize the information, you all can go report for duty!"

...A few minutes later.

Several people left the Menial Service Yard office and headed in different directions.

Mo Fan and Xu Jing walked together, following the map given by Shi Biao toward the Alchemy Hall.

Xu Jing's personality was a bit cold.

And she was also somewhat socially anxious.

She didn't say a single word the entire way.

After a few sentences of awkward small talk, Mo Fan simply shut his mouth as well.

Fifteen minutes later, the two arrived at the Alchemy Hall.

After their identities were verified, they were assigned to adjacent residences and received their daily necessities.

Official work would begin tomorrow.

After settling everything.

Mo Fan focused his mind, took the three Spirit Stones out of the jade bottle, and cast an Appraisal Technique on them.

Immediately, the virtual panel lit up, and characters quickly appeared.

Sorry, today's update is late... There will be more tonight; the author will try to finish writing as early as possible!

Is anyone reading? By the way, asking for some votes~