Alchemy Department, Medicinal Materials Repository
The sky had only just brightened, yet the surrounding streets were already filled with people.
"The early bird catches the worm!"
Even cultivators had to work harder. Only by persevering to the end could they possibly advance further.
As the saying went, "If you don't advance, you fall behind!"
"If you want to advance, first go mad, Xiao Yi Xian. Risk your life and charge forward."
The path of cultivation was the same. Methods, territory, wealth, and companions—none could be lacking. Most important of all were diligence, persistence, and the courage to charge ahead without hesitation.
At that moment, an elder sat in the place where medicinal materials were stored, continuously reviewing the applications submitted by passing students.
Anyone who wanted to obtain the medicinal ingredients inside had to submit an application.
However, this elder did not look particularly friendly. Her face was brimming with ferocity.
"Who says women are inferior to men?"
Countless students before this elder had been so frightened that they trembled as they submitted their applications.
Yet the elder merely wore a stern expression and said impatiently, "Next!"
A student stepped forward with a sheet of paper in hand and said tremblingly, "I... I would like to apply for a Poison Blood Flower!"
Hearing this, the elder immediately flew into a rage and roared, "The Poison Blood Flower is a fifth-tier medicinal ingredient. Only students in their third year or above may apply for it. Rejected!"
Upon hearing that, the student left dejectedly. Then another student handed over a sheet of paper, cold sweat continuously forming on his forehead as he said, "Th-that... Magic Flame Grass!"
"You're too short. Rejected!"
The elder's words instantly shattered the student's heart, and he ran away crying.
"You're too ugly. Rejected. Next."
At that