"No need for thanks. Though I was the one who brought you in, now that you have joined the Pill Hall, everything you do from now on must follow the Pill Hall's rules. Never think too highly of yourself, and you must not slack off in the path of Medicinal Pill alchemy. You must continue to work with utmost diligence."
"If one day you neglect the Dao of alchemy, or use my name to act recklessly—"
"Even if you were once my alchemy attendant, I will never show favoritism."
Elder Chu frowned tightly, his face stern as he directly began to lecture him.
Su Shi'er nodded forcefully, his eyes resolute. "This junior wishes only to delve into the Dao of alchemy. I will naturally strive with all my strength and not bring shame upon you, Senior."
The other man's expression was severe, and his words were harsh enough.
But Su Shi'er knew that this also meant Elder Chu now regarded him as one of his own.
Only then did Elder Chu's tightly furrowed brows relax. His face once more filled with smiles as he continued, "Mm, it is naturally best that you think this way."
"The Pill Hall token is already in your hands. Next, take this token and leave through the gate for the neighboring courtyard. Someone will arrange lodging for you."
"The Pill Hall's rules are not particularly complicated. The alchemists within are divided into nine grades, and each grade is further divided into four tiers: Low Tier, mid tier, high tier, and Special Tier."
"At the beginning of every month, the hall will assign fixed missions according to each alchemist's rank and provide corresponding rewards. These... must be completed. Naturally, they will not be too difficult, nor will they take up too much of an alchemist's time."