In the parlor.
Jun Changxiao placed the prescription of the Meridian Opening Pill on the table. He clasped his fingers together and smiled, "Master Ai, how many of these ingredients does your Ai Clan have?"
Ai Shang glanced at it and pondered for a moment, "Sect Master Jun, my Ai Clan doesn't have many of these four ingredients. We only have about three hundred of each."
"I want all of them." Jun Changxiao said straightforwardly.
The Meridian Opening Pill increased the meridian opening rate, and the Body Metamorphosis Scripture also increased the meridian opening rate. Wouldn't the combination be heaven-defying? Therefore, he had to refine them as soon as possible!
Ai Shang smiled, "Sect Master Jun, please wait a moment."
He gave Shopkeeper Ma a look, and the latter hurried to the inner courtyard. He then took out a few spatial rings and placed them on the table.
The ingredients for the Meridian Opening Pill weren't too precious, so the pharmacy had them in stock.
After Jun Changxiao inspected the goods, he said, "Master Ai, name your price."
Ai Shang said, "These ingredients cost a total of one hundred and ten thousand taels. Sect Master Jun, give me a hundred thousand taels."
If it were any other customer, they definitely wouldn't bargain.
But whether or not the Ai Clan could make a fortune with the Healing Pill in the future depended on this God of Wealth.
Jun Changxiao said, "Deal."
The two followed the rules and signed. The transaction was completed.
"Oh right."
Jun Changxiao pointed at the old man trimming the herbs outside and asked curiously, "Who is this senior?"
Ai Shang said, "A herbalist."
Herbalist?
Jun Changxiao had never heard of it.
The original owner lived in Clear Sun Village and later joined the Iron Bone Sect. He rarely went out, so he didn't know much about the continent.
Ai Shang explained, "A herbalist is a profession that cultivates and grows medicinal herbs."
"I see."
Jun Changxiao understood, "No wonder he knows so much about medicinal herbs."
Ai Shang shook his head, "Sect Master Jun, this person is only a grade three herbalist. There are many herbalists who are stronger and more knowledgeable than him."
Herbalists also had ranks, similar to martial arts, such as disciple, master, grandmaster, and king.
It was the same for alchemists and spirit stones.
Grade three herbalist.
It was very common on the Starfall Continent.
Compared to other professions, herbalists were relatively common. Their status was not considered noble, and they were even jokingly called herbalists.
Of course, without them, it would be hard to meet the huge demand of the Starfall Continent just by digging for medicinal herbs in the mountains. Therefore, herbalists were indispensable.
Many forces would specially hire herbalists to open up herb gardens, cultivate and plant herbs, and become self-sufficient.
"A grade-3 alchemist is also an alchemist. Don't look down on me, Master Ai!" The white-haired old man retorted when he heard Ai Shang's words.
"Aiya, you crazy old man, how dare you speak to our family head like that? Are you tired of living?!" The servant rolled up his sleeves and walked over in an imposing manner.
Ai Shangdi waved his hand and said, "Leave."
The servant glared at the old man before leaving resentfully.
Jun Changxiao walked out and said with a smile, "Senior, my Iron Bone Group is still lacking a Herbalist. Are you interested in joining?"
The old man waved his hand and said, "There are plenty of herbalists who are better than this old man. Sect Master Jun, please find someone else."
"Tsk."
The servant snorted and muttered, "It's your fortune to be chosen by Sect Master Jun. You're actually rejecting him. What a crazy old man."
Ai Shang smiled and said, "Sect Master Jun, my Ai family has many herbalists. Most of them are grade-7 or grade-8. If your sect lacks one, I can …"
Jun Changxiao interrupted, "Just let me have this senior."
Ai Shang's mouth twitched and said, "Sect Master Jun, elder Wei is only a temporary worker of my Ai family. Whether he goes or not, it's up to him."
"Is that so?"
Jun Changxiao said, "Senior, I'm willing to hire you at a high price. Are you willing to go to Iron Bone and take up the position of herbalist?"
Ai Shang was a little confused.
Grade-3 alchemists could be found everywhere. There were at least ten of them in the Ai family. Why would Iron Bone's Sect Master take a fancy to this crazy old man?
Elder Wei said, "Sect Master Jun, you really want to hire me as an Iron Bone herbalist?"
"That's right." Jun Changxiao said.
Elder Wei put the scissors on the shelf and said, "I've been a herbalist for sixty years now. Only Sect Master Jun is willing to invite me."
Jun Changxiao said, "Horses of a thousand li are common, but a talent scout is hard to find."
"Talent scout?"
Elder Wei smiled and said, "If Sect Master Jun is sincere, I'm willing to go to Iron Bone. But how much is the salary?"
"Ten thousand taels a month." Jun Changxiao said.
Ai Shang was stunned.
His grade-8 and grade-9 alchemists only earned ten thousand taels a month. A grade-3 alchemist earning a thousand taels a month was already very high.
Elder Wei said, "Sect Master Jun is very sincere. Once I return to my family, I'll go to Iron Bone with you."
Jun Changxiao said, "Ai family head, it shouldn't be a problem for me to take this person with me, right?"
"No problem, no problem."
… …
South of the city, in a deep alley.
Jun Changxiao followed Elder Wei to his residence.
The house was very dilapidated and the environment was dark.
As soon as he walked in, a group of eight or nine-year-old children surrounded him and called him grandpa. They all had innocent smiles on their faces.
Jun Changxiao said, "Elder Wei has many children and grandchildren. He's a lucky man."
Elder Wei handed out the candies he bought one by one and said with a loving expression, "These are all orphans I've adopted."
Jun Changxiao was stunned.
In this cruel world, it was inconceivable that someone would adopt orphans.
Sect Master Jun thought too much of the world of martial arts. In reality, there would always be good people doing seemingly laughable good deeds in any place.
"Sect Master Jun."
Elder Wei said, "Can you give them a salary in advance?"
"Sure."
Jun Changxiao took out a thousand taels without hesitation.
After Elder Wei took it, he only gave three hundred taels to the older boy. After giving him some instructions, he packed his luggage and left.
On the way, Jun Changxiao said, "Elder Wei, you can actually bring them to the Iron Bone."
Elder Wei shook his head and said, "This world is very cruel. They have to learn to face it on their own. I can only help them for a while, not forever."
"So."
Jun Changxiao said, "You gave them a few hundred taels because you don't want them to rely on you too much?"
"That's right." Elder Wei said.
This old man must have had extraordinary experiences.
"Ding! Side quest completed. Host receives 50 contribution points. "
"Ding! Sect contribution points: 313500. "
After Jun Changxiao and Ai Shangyao completed the transaction, the side quest was triggered. The content was — — Hire Elder Wei as an Iron Bone Herb Refiner.
No wonder he was willing to hire him with a monthly salary of ten thousand taels.
In fact, even without the side quest, Jun Changxiao would still hire Elder Wei. Because his intuition told him that this was not a simple person.
Fine.
Your Iron Bone Herb Refiner is a person with a story. We'll just sit and listen to your stories.
"Sect Master Jun."
Elder Wei said, "Since you're hiring this old man as an Iron Bone Herb Refiner, does the sect have any medicinal seeds?"
"Go buy them." Jun Changxiao said.
The two of them went to the medicinal market and bought many kinds of medicinal herbs before returning to the Iron Bone Herb Refiner.
As soon as they returned to the sect, Li Qingyang handed over something and said, "Sect Master, two hours ago, someone sent a letter."
"Oh?"
Jun Changxiao took the letter and opened it. On it was written — — Three days later, Iron Bone Sect Master is invited to the ruins of the Spirit Spring Sect for a battle. Signed by, inner disciple of the Sacred Spring Sect, Mo Shangfei.
Li Qingyang said solemnly, "Sect Master, this is a letter of challenge!"
Jun Changxiao held the letter in his hand and said with a faint smile, "The Sacred Spring Sect can't sit still anymore. They only sent an inner disciple. Aren't they looking down on me, Jun Changxiao?"
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