NOVEL NEXT Chapter 54 - 54 Fang Market Mission
Chapter 54: Chapter 54 Fang Market Mission
Translator: 549690339
The beast tide this time lasted a full two days.
However, thanks to the defensive array, they managed to keep the beast tide outside the Fang Market, preventing any impact on the market itself.
But still, many people were unable to survive the beast tide, dying at the mouths of the demonic beasts.
After the beast tide, many empty courtyards appeared on the outskirts of the market. Those people had, without exception, all died on the battlefield fighting against the beast tide.
Even the alley where Lin Jing resided saw three households change owners.
Of course.
Some people, because of their brave performance during the fight against the beast tide, received handsome rewards.
These individuals, all smiles, swaggered about, forming a stark contrast with the bereaved families of those who had perished.
It wasn’t until this day that an announcement was once again issued by the Fang Market.
The beast tide hadn’t ceased, and investigations into the Night Mist Mountain Range showed signs of demonic beasts gathering once more.
To resist the next beast tide, starting from today, all cultivators within the Fang Market were to contribute their effort in the fight.
As soon as the announcement went out, there was an uproar, many people started to worry about being drafted to fight against the demonic beasts.
But now, other than the Fang Market, there probably wasn’t a safer place within thousands of miles.
Of course, some would say that the Qingyuan Sword Sect was safer, but the Qingyuan Sword Sect was not about to take in these people.
Therefore, they could only stand united at the back of the Fang Market, to resist the beast tide together.
In the afternoon, Manager Jiang came here.
“Lin Daoyou,” Manager Jiang said with a smile as he greeted Lin Jing.
Lin Jing spoke directly, “Manager Jiang, I’ve seen the announcement. What do I need to do this time? Please speak frankly.”
Since Lin Daoyou is so straightforward, I’ll get to the point,” he said.
“The beast tide that’s gathering now is expected to be even more ferocious. It’s no longer enough to just pay Spirit Stones; every person has to exert effort.” As he said this, Manager Jiang leaned in closer, lowering his voice a bit:
“I know Lin Daoyou is an alchemist, so I have registered you as a Pill Master with the management of the Fang Market.”
“From now on, Lin Daoyou only needs to focus on alchemy, there’s no need for you to go to the frontline to fight against the demonic beasts.”
“Thank you, Manager Jiang,” Lin Jing said as he bowed in gratitude.
Fighting on the frontline was extremely perilous, and with Lin Jing’s level of cultivation, he likely wouldn’t survive even the first day.
In such a chaotic battlefield, even having the System Space would be of no help, after all, he couldn’t just stay hidden within the System Space, could he?
Besides, entering the System Space had a limited duration, once the time was up, he would be transported out, and by then, he would certainly be doomed.
This Manager Jiang, although Lin Jing didn’t have a very good impression of him when they first met, he found him to be not so bad after several encounters.
“Then, Manager Jiang, are there any restrictions on the elixir-making?” inquired Lin Jing.
Of course, there are,” Manager Jiang nodded.
“You are a First-Grade Alchemist, so the market has set a requirement for you to submit 150 First Rank Elixir Medicines each month, of course, you won’t have to provide the alchemy ingredients.”
“The market will prepare 200 portions of alchemy ingredients for you every month for your use. If you’ve used up all 200 portions of alchemy ingredients and still haven’t met the requirement, you will be sent to the frontline to fight the demonic beasts.”
Additionally, the Elixir Medicines you produce must be at least of Medium
Grade or higher in quality; Low Grade elixir medicines won’t be counted.”
150 Elixir Medicines a month was certainly a lot, and with the added restriction on the quality of the Elixir Medicines, probably only those veteran alchemists could fulfill the demand.
Those novice alchemists with only a year or two of experience usually had a success rate of only about thirty percent. With 200 portions of ingredients used up, it would likely be very difficult to meet the requirement.
Not to mention the restriction on the quality of the Elixir Medicines.
“Lin Daoyou, is there a problem?”
After speaking, Manager Jiang stepped forward again, approaching and speaking in a low voice:
“If you find that you can’t complete the task during your alchemy process, you can go to the shops within the Fang Market to buy some. As long as you have enough Spirit Stones, you should definitely be able to complete the task.” “Thank you for the reminder, Manager Jiang.”
“Manager Jiang, rest assured, I am still quite confident in my own alchemy skills.”
Manager Jiang nodded, “Good, then it’s settled.”
Having said that, Manager Jiang turned and spoke to one of the people behind him.
Then, someone stepped forward and took out a large bundle from a Storage Bag, which contained those 200 portions of alchemy ingredients.
Another person, holding a booklet, registered Lin Jing’s name in it, and with that, the matter was considered settled.
From now on, Lin Jing merely needed to submit 150 First Rank Elixir Medicines each month on time, without needing to fight the Demonic Beasts like the others.
Once everything was handled properly, Steward Jiang took his leave.
Before departing, Lin Jing gave several small gifts to Steward Jiang.
Apart from this matter, the words Steward Jiang said last time had saved Lin Jing a considerable amount of Spirit Stones. He felt he needed to show some appreciation.
Steward Jiang initially declined, but after persisting without success, he accepted the gifts and left with the two men.
After Steward Jiang left, Lin Jing returned to his room.
He took out the 200 sets of Alchemy Ingredients to organize them.
“Knock, knock, knock”
It wasn’t long before someone knocked on Lin Jing’s door.
Lin Jing placed the yet-to-be-organized medicinal herbs on the table and walked over to the door.
Upon opening the courtyard door, he saw Ning Yue standing at the entrance.
“It turns out to be Ning Daoyou, please come in.”
Ning Yue didn’t stand on ceremony and walked straight in.
Seeing Ning Yue enter without Luo Luo by her side, Lin Jing asked:
“Where’s Luo Luo? Why didn’t she come with you?”
Ning Yue replied, “Luo Luo is tired from playing; she’s asleep at home right now. ”
“Oh… I see,” Lin Jing nodded, then continued to ask, “May I inquire as to why
Ning Daoyou has come?”
Ning Yue turned her head, looked at Lin Jing, and asked,
“I heard from Steward Jiang that you were assigned Alchemy tasks?” “Yes,” Lin Jing nodded.
“I heard that in Fang Market, they are giving quite a lot of tasks to you First
Rank Alchemists, as many as 150 Medium Grade or higher Elixir Medicines.” “What do you think? Is this difficult for you?”
“If you find the task volume too large, I can help you refine some to lessen your burden.”
Lin Jing was taken aback, not expecting her to come for this reason. “Thank you for your concern, Ning Daoyou, but there’s no need,” he said.
“150 First Rank Elixir Medicines are not a problem for me.”
After saying this, Lin Jing looked at Ning Yue and asked,
“Ning Daoyou, may I ask what tasks are given to Second -Grade Alchemists like you?”
“We’re doing okay; we just need to provide 20 Medium Grade or higher Second Rank Elixir Medicines each month, and they’ve given us 50 sets of ingredients, which is quite sufficient.”
Because the main force resisting the beast tide consists of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and the Elixir Medicines they use are all Second Rank.
The refining of Second-Grade Elixir Medicines is mainly dependent on these Second-Grade Alchemists; the Fang Market naturally wouldn’t dare to press them too hard.
“That’s good to hear,” said Lin Jing.
Having said this, Lin Jing didn’t know what else to say.
Ning Yue felt the same, and for a moment, the two fell into silence…
“Ning Daoyou…”
“Lin Daoyou…”
Both spoke simultaneously, then abruptly stopped. “Ning Daoyou, you go first…”
A moment later, Lin Jing broke the silence..