Greed

Han Yan answered without hesitation:

"Of course, to hone my alchemy skills. But I haven't yet decided how to go about it. Please guide me, Senior Brother."

Alchemists could obtain more pills for cultivation. In truth, what the sect lacked most now were high-level Spirit Farmers. Ever since the Department of Agriculture had been established, she had seen very clearly just how much powerful Spirit Farmers helped the Pill Cauldron Pavilion.

The quality of spirit herbs improved somewhat, and their growth cycles shortened.

As the Spirit Vein continued to rise in grade and the Department of Agriculture continued to expand, the sect's alchemists were living far better lives than she had in her day.

Ji An pondered before saying:

"Junior Sister-in-law must know the situation here. The first step is to undergo an assessment at the Certification Association. Once you obtain third-tier alchemist certification, you can accept assignments from the association.

"Also, I often receive commissions to refine Golden Core Pills. I can set aside a few batches for you to practice on."

"I suppose that will have to do. It isn't easy to gather enough ingredients for a batch of third-tier pills. Without a reputation, no cultivators will come knocking to seek proxy refinement.

"Senior Brother, you have operated in the immortal city for sixty years. There should be many cultivators bringing medicinal materials to your door to request pills, right?"

"My circle is rather limited. Moreover, since I can receive third-tier pill-refining assignments from the Certification Association, I haven't made any effort to broaden my connections.

"At present, only a few familiar fellow Daoists ask me for help. The pills I refine are mainly Golden Core Pills and healing pills for a certain kind of cold poison."

"That is already very good. I had even fewer opportunities to