Chapter 809: Chapter 740: The Secrets of Qilin Valley

In Qilin Valley, there are annual minor tests, mid-tier tests, and grand tests.

These tests claim to evaluate the disciples in the valley, to elevate their ranks.

But in truth, the majority of their function is to eliminate disciples.

Disciples with inadequate strength are expelled from Qilin Valley.

They don’t even qualify to do miscellaneous tasks in the valley.

At the year’s end, there is also the annual promotion assessment.

This promotion assessment is genuinely prepared for the disciples’ advancement.

Disciples who wish to advance, to stand on their own, must perform well in the promotion assessment.

At least refining a Star-Breaking Pill elevates a disciple from within the valley to an alchemist.

After advancing to alchemist, one can independently set up a tripod cauldron to refine pills.

Truly starting to stand on their own.

On the second day of the material collection, Master Gan, often unseen, unexpectedly gathered everyone.

A group of people assembled in the study loft.

Today, Master Gan seemed much more amiable than usual.

Typically with the demeanor of a deadpan face, he now carried a slight smile, appearing less unsightly.

Shen Han glanced at the others around him; besides the few disciples close to Master Gan, the others today seemed more troubled.

In the past, Pei Mao and others were generally optimistic.

But today, things were truly peculiar.

For Shen Han, it’s time to start practical experiments.

I have received a Pill Formula from the Qin Family elders and mastered the technique of pill refining in Qilin Valley.

Now, the most crucial thing is to refine with my own hands.

The knowledge gained from books is merely superficial; it seems simple and easy to understand.

But it’s only during actual practice that one discovers the difficulties within.

Currently, the valley is abundant with medicinal materials, and whatever I need can be exchanged for contribution points.

Trying and verifying within Qilin Valley to confirm its feasibility before leaving would be more prudent.

Then earning another one or two hundred contribution points, along with the ones saved previously, should be enough to exchange for materials needed for two sets of Assist Star Pills.

Compared to pills, medicinal materials are much less costly.

From this, the high profit margin of Qilin Valley’s pills is apparent.

As Shen Han pondered, Master Gan, seated in the center, slowly rose.

With a faint smile on his face: "I heard your gains yesterday were quite fruitful; almost everyone found some materials.

Someone seemed to have earned nearly five hundred contribution points in one go, quite the fortune."

As Master Gan spoke, the disciples below kept their heads down, not responding.

Unconcerned by this, Master Gan continued speaking kindly.

"Your Senior Brother Bao will attend the promotion assessment at year’s end.

Everyone is aware that your Senior Brother Bao is now quite skilled at refining Rui Star Pills and plans to refine Star-Breaking Pills at the promotion assessment.

Belonging to the same lineage, naturally, you should all support each other.

Everyone earned a lot of contribution yesterday, so give some to Senior Brother Bao.

The materials for Star-Breaking Pills are somewhat expensive.

Your Senior Brother Bao is busy with numerous tasks; daily cultivation and learning are also exhausting.

He lacks the time to earn contribution points, while as his junior brothers and sisters, you have it much easier, and thus should lend a helping hand.

If your Senior Brother Bao advances this time, you know well the benefits he’ll receive; there’s no need for this old man to elaborate further, right?"

With a faint smile, Master Gan paused for a moment before continuing.

"Actually, you all know that the alchemist’s path greatly tests one’s talent.

Holding onto so many contribution points actually holds little meaning.

Exchanging for materials often results in waste.

Once leaving Qilin Valley, you’ll scarcely have the opportunity to meet alchemists like your Senior Brother Bao to present gifts."

At this moment, Bao Xin seated at the front turned his head, scanning the crowd.

A subtle, elusive smile hung at the corner of his mouth.

Shen Han finally realized why Pei Mao and others harbored such resentment towards Bao Xin.

Also clear was who the Peeling King really referred to.

Everyone labored, putting tremendous efforts into finding materials, earning meager contribution points.

Yet, in Master Gan’s words, it seemed Bao Xin was more hardworking, while others were much at ease.

People earnestly worked to earn contribution points just for some slight learning opportunities.

This Bao Xin hardly exerted himself yet had countless hours to learn, what hardship is that?

Good opportunities never came to everyone; all sufferings were pushed out for collective burden.

"If you have any opinions, feel free to speak directly; the master is free today, and we can all discuss together.

If your contribution points fall short, you can owe them and make up later.

This year’s promotion assessment has a high possibility for your Senior Brother Bao to advance another step.

By then, it will also be your honor.

When mentioned, being the junior brothers and sisters of Bao Xin, will also bring you pride."

Master Gan continued speaking, indeed much more amiable today.

But at this moment, Shen Han truly felt the disgust for this man.

Needed for guidance, he feigned death.

When approached for answers, he pretends not to hear, offering nothing in return.

That Senior Brother Bao Xin never fulfilled his duties as a senior brother.

Moreover, Shen Han perceived that this senior brother looked down upon others, with a hint of disdain when casting glances toward them.

Such a senior brother, even if helped, would likely forget the good you’ve done for him.

In his heart, he believes these are things you ought to give him.

Besides, those who came to Qilin Valley did so for self-improvement.

Why exhaust resources to cultivate others?

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