Without merit, he could not exchange for pill formulas. His only option was to refine Foundation Establishment Pills.
But the receptionist spoke again. "Sorry, Senior Lin. Given your current Identity Level, you can only collect ten sets of Foundation Establishment Pill ingredients at a time. Any more than that requires a deposit."
As soon as she finished, Chen Lin heard a soft laugh. It came from one of the two women who had been browsing missions on the other side of the hall.
One was in the Foundation Establishment Realm, the other in the Qi Refining Stage. The one who laughed was the Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Everyone who came here was an alchemist. Chen Lin glanced at her and paid her no further attention.
He had only just arrived. It would be unwise to sow grudges.
"How much is the deposit?"
There was nothing to be done about newcomers not being trusted. Chen Lin did not mind.
"Seven medium-grade spirit stones per set of ingredients. You can collect up to two hundred sets at a time."
The receptionist hastened to answer. She had only secured this position with great difficulty and had no wish to offend a Foundation Establishment alchemist.
Chen Lin nodded. He did not quibble with a receptionist and simply took out spirit stones to pay the deposit.
"No need. From now on, Pill Master Lin can collect ingredients on my credit."
A slightly weary voice suddenly rang out, followed by Mu Xingchen's appearance.
The moment he appeared, the few people in the hall greeted him. Even the staff inside came out to bow respectfully.
Chen Lin immediately stepped forward to pay his respects as well.
Mu Xingchen waved a hand, indicating that everyone should return to their business. Then he took out a Jade Bottle and handed