24: Dad, I brought good things to see you!

The Senior Brother's expression became slightly excited as he said quickly:

"Speaking of which, your luck is really too good. Just a few days ago, a big shot was transferred from the Inner Sect to our Menial Service Yard.

"It's probably for something important. Anyway, he'll be staying here for quite a while.

"He's in charge of this training. By following him, you'll definitely learn a lot, and maybe you really can become an Alchemist in the future!"

The Senior Brother grew more excited as he spoke, wishing he could come and learn as well.

Unfortunately, his own training was already complete.

Now, he could only figure things out on his own and practice repeatedly, hoping to find the path soon, become a true Alchemist, and be promoted to an Outer Sect Disciple or even an Inner Sect Disciple.

"Right, there's one more thing I forgot to mention. Besides the two of you, there are eight others receiving training with you.

"They've all performed quite well over the past few years and used their accumulated merit points to exchange for a training spot.

"Unlike you, they came here to work a month before the training started, so they're more familiar with the Spirit Herb Garden. You can ask them about any work-related issues."

Just as the Senior Brother finished speaking, several figures appeared at the entrance of the Spirit Herb Garden. Men and women together, they walked toward them.

"That's them. Get along well with them. I have things to do, so I'll head back first. If you encounter any trouble you can't solve, come find me."

The Senior Brother walked over and greeted them, then waved to Mo Fan and Xu Jing before leaving.

After a while, those Utility Disciples walked toward Mo Fan and the others.

Seeing this, Xu Jing's body stiffened, and she unconsciously became a bit nervous.

"It's fine." Mo Fan smiled and took a step forward, standing in front of Xu Jing.

Seeing this, Xu Jing was stunned, and her heart felt inexplicably warm.

"Hello, Junior Brother Mo. Hello, Junior Sister Xu."

The group came over and greeted them politely.

They had already learned about Mo Fan and Xu Jing's identities from the Senior Brother just now.

The geniuses of this batch!

Geniuses who, as long as they didn't slack off, were destined for promotion!

Such people were worth befriending.

"Hello to you too," Mo Fan replied with a smile, explaining at the same time.

"Junior Sister Xu isn't very talkative, so please don't mind."

"We don't mind, we don't mind. We've heard many geniuses are like this, the cold and aloof type..." Everyone grinned, expressing their understanding.

Mo Fan scratched his head, not bothered to explain further.

Xu Jing was stunned; she opened her mouth but quickly closed it again.

She wanted to say something to explain, but lacked the courage.

The group got along well. While the so-called big shot hadn't arrived yet, the Senior Brothers and Sisters who had been working here for a month enthusiastically explained the work details to Mo Fan and Xu Jing.

During this time, Mo Fan also took the opportunity to cast a few Appraisal Techniques to check their information.

From the appraisal info, besides their somewhat unique names, they all had mediocre talent. Having stayed in the Menial Service Yard for several years, their cultivation still remained at the Body Tempering Realm.

They had accumulated merit points for years just to exchange for one training opportunity at the Alchemy Hall, hoping to achieve something on the path of Alchemy.

Mo Fan suddenly felt that these people were the true portrayal of Utility Disciples.

He and Xu Jing were much luckier than them.

Before long, the big shot the Senior Brother mentioned appeared.

This was an old man with white hair and beard, yet he still looked robust and full of vitality.

He scanned the crowd and nodded with satisfaction, saying:

"Since everyone is here, the training begins today. We'll start with identifying Spirit Medicines and becoming familiar with their medicinal properties and growth environments. I will train you for one shichen every day, and then you will study on your own for another shichen."

He paused before continuing, "Besides these two shichen, the remaining two shichen will be your working time."

After speaking, the old man turned and walked toward a row of buildings next to the Spirit Herb Garden. "The training starts now. Follow me."

Everyone nodded and immediately followed.

Mo Fan took the opportunity to cast an Appraisal Technique on him.

Now he would only feel dizzy after casting it thirty or forty times in a row; there was no point in letting the uses go to waste.

The virtual panel flashed, and the appraisal information was displayed.

【Liu Jian, 88 years old, Transcendent Third Level, Yuxu Academy Inner Sect Deacon. Originally an Inner Sect Alchemy Hall Deacon, he was seriously injured while out on a mission, and his cultivation fell to Foundation Establishment First Level.

【Upon learning that the dragon scale tree he had accidentally planted in the Menial Service Yard years ago had survived, he saw hope for his recovery and applied to return to the Menial Service Yard to care for it personally.】

Looking at this appraisal info, Mo Fan couldn't help but be stunned.

Transcendent Third Level?

Inner Sect Deacon?

Looking at it this way, this person really is a big shot.

Following him to learn, maybe I really can become an Alchemist?

...The days that followed.

Mo Fan felt very fulfilled.

Study in the morning.

Work in the afternoon.

An hour break in between for meals and rest.

Strolling around after dinner and returning home to Cultivate—thus, a day would pass.

Unfortunately, without Spirit Stones, attribute points couldn't be increased, and Mo Fan's cultivation remained stagnant.

Fortunately, learning the basic knowledge of Alchemy went quite smoothly... Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed.

The Alchemy Hall stipulated a half-day off every week, which didn't count toward the four days of monthly leave. Utility Disciples in the same position were split into two groups to take their breaks at staggered times.

This morning was Mo Fan's time off.

After cultivating at home for the entire morning, Mo Fan lay flat on the ground with a look of utter despair.

"Cultivating with this damn Physique of mine is way too hard. Half a month has passed, and it seems my cultivation progress has only increased by two percent?"

"Calculating it this way, if I don't add points, won't it take me two years to break through to the next level? Holy crap! That's terrifying!"

Thinking of this, Mo Fan was dumbfounded.

"But then again, right now I only get a subsidy of three Spirit Stones a month, so my cultivation progress won't be fast anyway... No! I have to find a way to get extra Spirit Stones!"

Mo Fan began to ponder.

He was just a mere Utility Disciple.

Where could he find a way to earn Spirit Stones?

"Ring, ring, ring—"

Just then, the phone rang.

It was his daughter calling.

Mo Fan picked up his phone and answered the call.

Soon, a lively and spirited voice came from the other end:

"Dad, come out quickly! I'm at the main gate of Yuxu Academy. I've brought some good stuff to see you~"

Mo Fan was taken aback.

Why did this girl suddenly come?

Good stuff?

What good stuff?

Chilled watermelon?

Or recommendation votes?

(PS: Begging for recommendation votes (`) Heart)