There's Only Master in the World

Li Xiuchang took the storage bag, but since he didn't have Spiritual Sense, he couldn't see what was inside.

It was also inconvenient to pour everything out in front of Zhao Yuansi.

However, he knew that as an Outer Sect elder, Zhao Yuansi's status was high, and his gifts wouldn't be stingy.

He was overjoyed and quickly thanked him, putting away the storage bag.

Within the Immortal Dust Sect, the relationship between Outer Sect disciples and "technicians" was relatively loose, with few restrictions, not even requiring a formal master-disciple ceremony.

But this also meant that technicians bore no responsibility towards their disciples. They would teach if they could, and if they achieved something, they would receive sect contributions.

If they couldn't teach well, it didn't matter; they could just find another disciple to teach.

Therefore, it was difficult for disciples to receive much resource assistance from technicians.

As soon as Li Xiuchang became a disciple, he received a gift from his master, making him realize he had latched onto a really powerful figure.

Zhao Yuansi flew with Li Xiuchang to a magnificent mansion in the Outer Sect. The plaque at the entrance read "Zhao Manor."

This was clearly Elder Zhao's private residence; elders certainly had good treatment.

"I brought you here this time to get you familiar with the place. If you have any questions about Alchemy later, you can come find me here."

Zhao Yuansi said as he led Li Xiuchang into Zhao Manor.

The two arrived at a study, where Zhao Yuansi inquired about Li Xiuchang's Alchemy level.

Li Xiuchang answered truthfully. He hadn't even obtained the Spirit Chef Basic Inheritance, making him a complete layman in Alchemy.

Zhao Yuansi didn't mind. He took a book titled "Introduction to Alchemy" from the bookshelf and handed it to Li Xiuchang.

"This book contains the basic knowledge of Alchemy, covering the sect's foundational Alchemy inheritance. Take it and study it slowly. If you don't understand anything, you can ask me. Once you can fully grasp this book, you'll already be a standout among First-tier Alchemists."

Li Xiuchang took the book and flipped through it. Similar to the Spirit Chef Basic Inheritance he had received, this book was filled with fundamental Alchemy knowledge. It was clearly more detailed and comprehensive, and it also included several Pills Recipes.

Additionally, there were many annotations next to the text, explaining difficult points and making it easier for him to understand.

It was evident that Zhao Yuansi had put effort into it.

"Thank you, Master," Li Xiuchang said, putting away the book and thanking him repeatedly.

Zhao Yuansi nodded slightly and encouraged him, "Since you've joined my tutelage, as long as you don't slack off, I guarantee you'll become a Second-tier Alchemist within twenty years. By the time you're a hundred, you'll have a chance to achieve Third-tier Alchemist!"

Li Xiuchang understood that improving one's skills wasn't simple. Very few technicians would make such a promise. It was only because Zhao Yuansi's Alchemy attainments were profound and he had the confidence that he dared to say this.

But "twenty years" and "before a hundred years old" seemed distant to Li Xiuchang, who had just embarked on the path of cultivation.

They chatted for a few more moments, and Zhao Yuansi asked, "Where do you live? I'll have someone send you back."

"This disciple lives in the Eastern Geng District."

Zhao Yuansi's expression faltered slightly, feeling that he might have spoken too soon about achieving Third-tier Alchemist before a hundred.

In the end, Li Xiuchang declined Zhao Yuansi's offer to have someone escort him back.

This was because he still needed to go to the Immortal Dust Sect Outer Market, and he had many things to do.

The people Zhao Yuansi arranged would be his other disciples.

Li Xiuchang had no prior relationship with them and didn't want to trouble them by asking for a ride to the outer market.

However, the journey from the Outer Sect to the outer market was indeed quite far, and he had to make a round trip, which would waste a lot of time.

Li Xiuchang had a sudden idea and decided to find Senior Brother Wang Long.

But he wasn't going just for a ride this time... or rather, a ride was just a secondary benefit. His main purpose was to help Senior Brother Wang Long get rich.

He had previously planned to prioritize bringing Senior Brother Wang Long along when he found a way to earn Spirit Stones, as a way to repay him for all the times he had given him rides.

Now, his Smoked Spirit Meat had a huge profit margin, and Li Xiuchang genuinely needed a helper.

While selling his own products was profitable, it required too much energy, leaving Li Xiuchang spread too thin. Therefore, he wanted to hand over the sales aspect to Wang Long.

Li Xiuchang walked to the entrance of the Reception Area. After waiting for a moment, he saw Wang Long arrive with a new disciple at the entrance of the Reception Area.

"Senior Brother Wang," Li Xiuchang stepped forward to greet him.

"Junior Brother Li," Wang Long said with a smile. "We meet again."

"I came specifically to find you this time, Senior Brother."

"Oh?" Wang Long looked surprised. "What is it?"

"Let's talk after you're done with your business. I'll wait for you here," Li Xiuchang replied.

Wang Long glanced at the new disciple beside him, nodded, and agreed to meet Li Xiuchang later before going about his business.

While Wang Long was busy, Li Xiuchang found a secluded spot and took out the storage bag Zhao Yuansi had given him.

He had been curious about what was inside the storage bag for a long time.

Li Xiuchang poured out all the contents of the storage bag, piling them into a small mountain.

He identified them roughly and found that they were all various Alchemy materials. The vast majority were common medicinal herbs, with a small portion of First-tier spirit herbs.

"These spirit herbs are probably enough for me to practice all the way until I become a First-tier Alchemist!"

Li Xiuchang took a deep breath. The value of these low-grade spirit herbs was insignificant to Zhao Yuansi, a master alchemist, but for a new disciple just starting on the path of alchemy, it was a considerable saving.

With these medicinal ingredients, Li Xiuchang could wholeheartedly focus on practicing and aim for First-tier Alchemist in one go, without worrying about lacking Spirit Stones to buy practice materials.

However, besides these herbs, there was another, even more valuable item in the storage bag.

It was a grayish-green, High-grade Magic Artifact Alchemy Furnace!

High-grade Magic Artifacts could only be crafted by Second-tier Artifact Refiners. Compared to Low-grade and Mid-grade Magic Artifacts, which First-tier Artifact Refiners could make, they were significantly more expensive.

"It really makes a difference having a good master," Li Xiuchang thought happily. As he put everything back into his storage bag, he hummed a little tune, praising his master: "There's no one in the world like master..."

Li Xiuchang returned to the entrance of the Reception Area. He didn't have to wait long before Senior Brother Wang Long returned.

The two went to a secluded spot. Without waiting for Wang Long to ask, Li Xiuchang got straight to the point, "Senior Brother Wang, let me show you something."

With that, he began to pull items out of his storage bag.

Without the aid of Spiritual Sense, the storage bag was like a blind box to Li Xiuchang; whatever he pulled out was purely a matter of luck.

As Li Xiuchang reached in, a Spirit Stone appeared in his hand.

"A Spirit Stone?" Wang Long blinked in surprise.

"Not this one."

Li Xiuchang reached in again, and it was still a Spirit Stone.

"Mistake, let me try again."

The result was still a Spirit Stone...

He had stored most of his belongings in his storage bag at Eastern Geng District, number eighteen. His current storage bag only contained his Identity Token, Spirit Stones, and Smoked Spirit Meat. Yet, every time he reached in, he pulled out only Spirit Stones.

Wang Long swallowed hard, suspecting Li Xiuchang was deliberately provoking him, knowing he was poor and constantly flashing Spirit Stones in front of him.

But how could Junior Brother Li, a new disciple, have so many Spirit Stones?

Li Xiuchang was at a loss and could only empty the entire contents of his storage bag.

The pile of white Spirit Stones once again pierced Wang Long's heart.

"Found it! Senior Brother Wang, try this!" Li Xiuchang picked up the Smoked Spirit Meat and offered it to Wang Long.