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185: Join the Alchemist AssociationActually, according to the general rules of the Cultivation World, Alchemists only have three Ranks per stage: Low, Medium, and High.

As for the so-called supreme-grade, Peak, and the like, those are all Ranks added by outsiders.

The Alchemists themselves do not recognize or agree with them.

This means Lin Jingyu was directly given the highest Rank treatment.

Even Gu Yue himself only holds this Rank.

”I dare not boast about other things in the Association, but we are quite complete regarding various Pill Formula classics, opportunities for exchange and discussion with fellow practitioners, and even channels for rare medicinal materials that are difficult to purchase externally.

This will certainly be of great benefit to your future Dao of Alchemy Cultivation!

Moreover, the Alchemist Association does not participate in various disputes, and you are free to join any faction you wish.

Tasks requiring action will also yield high rewards.”

Gu Yue continued.

He was determined to tie Lin Jingyu to the Alchemist Association of Southeast Market Town, no matter what.

Lin Jingyu’s heart stirred.

Joining the Association offered far more benefits than drawbacks. Not only was it an officially recognized protective charm, but it also provided access to a wider network of Alchemists and resource platforms.

This was crucial for the practical application and refinement of the ’Taihao Elixir Canon,’ and for acquiring more knowledge.

He immediately stopped hesitating, cupped his hands, and said solemnly:

”I am deeply grateful for Senior Gu Yue’s high regard and generosity! It is Junior’s honor to be able to join the Association and exchange knowledge and learn from all Seniors and fellow practitioners. Junior is willing to join!”

”Good! Good! Good! Excellent!” Gu Yue was overjoyed, repeating ”good” three times, as if he had found a priceless treasure.

He immediately pulled a few items from his Storage Ring: an Identification Token, gilded and inlaid with jade, engraved with a delicate Medicine Cauldron and cloud-patterned relief, emitting a faint spiritual glow.

A thick Jade Slip that clearly recorded a large amount of information.

And a Pill Furnace, completely crimson, its body encircled by three distinct fiery spiritual runes, ancient and heavy in design—it was clearly a First Rank High Grade Pill Furnace, far more Advanced than the standard association Pill Furnaces.

”This is your Identification Token. With it, you can freely enter and exit the Association, consult certain classics, and enjoy purchase discounts.

This Jade Slip contains the Association’s internal collection of First Rank Pill Formulas, as well as basic introductions to some Second Rank Pill Formulas and some of my personal insights.

This ’three yang furnace’ is my welcome gift to you. It saves Spiritual Power better than ordinary Pill Furnaces and enhances the quality of the finished pills!”

This generous gift was truly substantial! Especially the Jade Slip recording the Pill Formulas and insights, whose value was immeasurable!

Furthermore, this Pill Furnace would cost at least several thousand Spirit Stones.

This also demonstrated the Alchemist Association’s immense wealth.

Lin Jingyu was touched, and solemnly accepted: ”Thank you, Senior Gu Yue, for your generous gift! Junior will certainly live up to Senior’s expectations, devote himself to the Dao of Alchemy, and contribute a small effort to the Association.”

”Haha, we’re Family now, no need to be polite!” Gu Yue patted Lin Jingyu’s shoulder and laughed heartily.

Once everything was settled, Lin Jingyu politely declined Gu Yue’s enthusiastic invitation to a banquet and left the Alchemist Association with Qin Yue and Yun Momo.

Returning to the slightly deserted Miaoling Pavilion, Qin Yue closed the main door, finally dropping her Shopkeeper’s mask she wore in front of outsiders. She grabbed Lin Jingyu’s ear and glared with wide, beautiful eyes:

”You stinky brat! There are no outsiders now, so confess everything to your Sister! What exactly happened? That Supreme-grade Pure Heart Pill... when did you get this kind of skill? You nearly scared a Heart Demon out of me!”

Although she sounded like she was blaming him, the smile in her eyes could not be concealed.

Yun Momo quickly pushed Qin Yue’s hand away.

She blew lightly on Lin Jingyu’s ear, saying with dissatisfaction:

”Sister Yue, Jingyu Gege worked so hard, won the competition, and earned Face for Miaoling Pavilion, yet you’re still twisting his ear.”

Seeing her puffed-up, angry look made Qin Yue laugh out loud.

Lin Jingyu cooperated by grimacing:

”Ouch, Sister Yue, be gentle! Gentle! It was truly luck, immense luck!

It was a special Alchemy method that old man taught me. It was my first time trying it, and I didn’t expect a blind cat to stumble upon a dead mouse—I actually managed to refine a Supreme-grade Pure Heart Pill... I might not have this luck next time...”

He pleaded and explained, mixing truth with falsehood.

Qin Yue also knew that everyone had their own secrets and Opportunities. Seeing that he didn’t want to elaborate, she stopped pressing him and sighed:

”Regardless, we truly owe you this time! You severely dampened Daling Pavilion’s arrogance!

I bet that woman Li Duoduo will cough up at least three liters of blood when she gets back, and Liu Tushan, that old fox’s expression—tsk tsk, just thinking about it makes me feel relieved!”

For many days, Miaoling Pavilion had been constantly suppressed by Daling Pavilion.

Qin Yue had also accumulated a lot of pent-up frustration in her heart.

This single event allowed her to finally vent properly.

She felt her mind clear and her Spiritual Power circulate slightly faster.

Yun Momo nodded like a chick pecking rice, her large eyes filled with adoring stars: ”Mhm! Jingyu Gege is the best! He’s even better than the Alchemist Senior Martial Uncles in our Family!”

Lin Jingyu smiled, took out ten red Jade Cards representing one thousand Spirit Stones each from his Storage Pouch, and handed them to Qin Yue:

”Sister Yue, these Spirit Stones burn my hand and draw too much attention when I hold them. Miaoling Pavilion needs funds right now, so please take them to help with turnover, whether you consider it my investment or a loan.”

Qin Yue was stunned. Looking at the heavy Spirit Stone cards, a flicker of complex emotion and gratitude crossed her eyes, but she firmly pushed them back:

”No! Jingyu, I appreciate your kindness, but I cannot take this money! This is what you earned through your own skill, or arguably, by gambling with your life!

No matter how difficult things get for Miaoling Pavilion, I’m handling it. We haven’t reached the point where we need to use your hard-earned money!”

Her tone was resolute, carrying a sense of pride: ”Don’t worry, I haven’t reached the end of my rope yet!

Once you finish setting up the Family Grand Formation and activating the spirit eye, I’ll have to go hide in your Lin Family Village for peace and quiet, and sponge off your spirit eye to Cultivate!”

Although Miaoling Pavilion is currently declining, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse.

Ten thousand Spirit Stones seems like a lot, but it wouldn’t make much of a splash for Miaoling Pavilion.

This genuine affection made her feel particularly confused.

Seeing her attitude was so firm, Lin Jingyu didn’t insist further.

He had originally intended to seize this moment to offer timely help.

But since Qin Yue refused to accept it, he could only drop the matter.

He put away the Spirit Stone cards, chatted a bit more about the market situation and future plans, then stood up to say goodbye.

”Jingyu Gege, take care on your journey. If you have time, come visit Miaoling Pavilion often... often...”

Yun Momo said reluctantly.

”Oh dear, is our little Momo’s heart beginning to stir with love...”

Qin Yue teased from the side.

Lin Jingyu was eager to return home, wishing he could fly back to the Lin Family immediately.

He calmed his heart and went into the Tianfa Pavilion.

He received the Spirit Activation Formation Plate from Shui Sheng.

He wanted to give her Spirit Stones, but Shui Sheng resolutely refused.

He could only keep this gratitude in his heart and repay her at a suitable time in the future.

He walked out of Southeast Market Town.

Stepping onto the flowing cloud kite, feeling the whistling wind in his ears and looking down at the market town shrinking below and fading into the distance, Lin Jingyu’s heart had already flown back to that familiar land.