Cooperating with Yu Caiqing, Planting Moonlight Grass (4/5)

"Well."

Faced with Bai Zhuer's sudden question, Xu Changqing didn't know how to answer.

The two of them stared at each other, wide-eyed.

Bai Zhuer raised an eyebrow, slightly impatiently. "What do you mean by not answering?"

Xu Changqing chuckled dryly, "You asked too suddenly."

Bai Zhuer hummed a few times. "So, what exactly is my sister to you?"

After careful consideration, Xu Changqing replied, "Your sister is very cute, and she has good talent and comprehension."

"That's it?" Bai Zhuer thought it would be a long, rambling explanation, but it was surprisingly brief.

Curiosity flickered in Xu Changqing's eyes. "Why are you suddenly asking this?"

Bai Zhuer said helplessly, "Ever since she ate your cooking, she's been clamoring to see you every day."

Xu Changqing smiled and said, "Kids only have a short attention span; they'll quiet down in a few days."

Bai Zhuer pouted. "She's not young anymore, she'll be eighteen next year."

Xu Changqing hesitated, then said, "But she looks..."

Bai Zhuer explained, "I take after my father, and she takes after her mother."

Xu Changqing suddenly realized.

No wonder they look completely different even though they are sisters.

A more mature one.

One is smaller.

I initially thought it was due to the age gap, but it turns out it was actually...

Along the way, the two chatted idly until they finally arrived at the entrance to the Alchemy Tower.

There aren't many people here; there are almost no Fire Spiritual Root Apprentice, and most of them are Alchemist.

You need to register before you can get in.

If Xu Changqing comes alone, he probably won't be allowed to enter.

Fortunately, Bai Zhuer, a fellow Alchemist, was by his side. Even though she was only a beginner, she could vouch for him.

Therefore, after reporting their information, the two successfully entered the first floor of the Alchemy Tower.

Upon entering, Xu Changqing glanced around and noticed that the place was exceptionally spacious.

The entire first floor was like a small plaza, with display pills everywhere.

They have incomplete pills ranging from low-grade and High Grade to Earth Grade and even Heaven Grade.

One of each type, with details of who crafted it and when.

Xu Changqing discovered that even pills like Stamina Pill and Foundation Pill weren't qualified to be displayed, which shows just how terrifying the Alchemy Tower's resources are.

Bai Zhuer explained, "The Alchemy Tower only appears to have three levels on the surface, but in reality, there are three levels above ground, and eighteen more underground levels to better utilize the Earthfire."

Xu Changqing nodded slightly. "Similar to an inverted tower?"

As Bai Zhuer led the way, she continued, "My senior sister, Yu Caiqing, has an exceptional talent for alchemy. She became Advanced Alchemist at a young age, and can easily produce Foundation Establishment and Mysterious Heart Pill. Crucially, her talent in cultivation is also considerable."

In recent years, in order to break through to the Golden Core Realm, I have been training outside.

Xu Changqing exclaimed in surprise, "It seems your senior sister is quite remarkable!"

He's Advanced Alchemist, and he's about to break through to the Golden Core Realm.

This person's talent is absolutely extraordinary.

She might be even stronger than Huo Wan, who is currently ranked number one in the Alchemy Pavilion.

The two descended the spiraling steps, feeling the temperature rise higher and higher.

If Xu Changqing hadn't awakened his Fire Spiritual Root, he definitely wouldn't have been able to withstand the impact of this heat.

Bai Zhuer watched in astonishment. "When did Wood Spirit Root become able to withstand such intense heat?"

Although she had doubts, she didn't ask them.

After all, she didn't have Wood Spirit Root and didn't know much about this aspect.

Moreover, everyone's situation is different, so generalizations cannot be made.

The two stopped on the ninth underground floor, where a very long passageway appeared before them.

Both sides were tightly closed stone doors, and not a sound could be heard.

Bai Zhuer pointed to the stone doors on both sides and said, "These are all Earthfire Alchemy Room that only Advanced Alchemist can possess. They not only have controllable Earthfire, but also advanced Pill Furnace, which can increase the yield of good pills by 20%."

Upon hearing this, Xu Changqing speculated, "Doesn't that mean the yield rate increases as you go down the product line?"

Bai Zhuer replied affirmatively, "Yes, that's certainly true."

Therefore, every Junior Alchemist longs to own an Earthfire Alchemy Room.

Unfortunately, only Advanced Alchemist are qualified to reside in the Alchemy Tower.

Soon, the two arrived at a heavy stone door.

There are two characters [] on it, which represents the Earth Fire Alchemy Room No. 7 on the ninth floor.

Because the door was tightly shut and there was no sound at all, neither of them knew what was happening inside.

Bai Zhuer took out a Communication Talisman from her pink Storage Bag and infused it with her Fire Spiritual Power.

"Who?"

"Senior sister, it's me, Bai Zhuer!"

What is it?

"I have found a Spirit Farmer for you!"

Then, there was silence on the other side.

Xu Changqing thought the other party didn't want to meet, but fortunately, not long after, the tightly closed stone door trembled violently, then made a rumbling sound, and slowly opened from the inside.

Before the person even appeared, a plume of grayish-white hot mist surged out.

Then came the sound of footsteps, "tap tap tap".

Then, she revealed a beautiful face.

Her eyebrows were like distant mountains covered in snow, and her eyes were like a cold pool reflecting the moon.

Her skin was pale, almost translucent, and her lips were as pale as newly blossomed cherry blossoms.

He wore a moon-white robe with wide sleeves and Jade Medicine Pouch hanging at his waist.

A crystal hairpin was tucked into her hair, emanating a chilling aura.

This is none other than the renowned Advanced Alchemist, [Yu Caiqing].

Xu Changqing was stunned for a moment, but fortunately he reacted quickly and looked down.

Every time Bai Zhuer saw this woman, she would look at her with envy, then bow and say, "Senior Sister, I hope I didn't disturb your alchemy?"

Yu Caiqing swept her cold gaze over the two of them, then said calmly, "The Dark Nether Cauldron is very stable and does not require my control for the time being."

Bai Zhuer breathed a sigh of relief, then pointed to Xu Changqing beside her and introduced him, "This is my friend from the Spirit Fields, his name is Xu Changqing."

"Senior Sister Yu." Xu Changqing bowed respectfully.

In response, Yu Caiqing simply gave a perfunctory "hmm," which was her way of greeting him.

Bai Zhuer continued, "Senior Sister, haven't you been looking for Spirit Farmer to cooperate with? My friend should meet the requirements."

Yu Caiqing asked expressionlessly, "What realm?"

Xu Changqing replied, "Foundation Establishment Early Stage."

Yu Caiqing continued to inquire, "What quality are the cultivated Spirit Plant?"

Xu Changqing smiled slightly and said confidently, "Top-notch!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Caiqing's previously icy expression finally softened, and for the first time, a look of interest appeared in her eyes. "Foundation Establishment Realm Spirit Farmer who can actually cultivate top-grade Spirit Plant, no wonder Junior Sister Zhu'er personally introduced them."

Bai Zhuer leaned forward and hugged the other's arm in a coquettish manner. "Then, Senior Sister, could you take me with you next time you refine pills?"

Xu Changqing couldn't help but chuckle when he saw this coquettish demeanor for the first time.

Yu Caiqing did not answer Bai Zhuer's question, but looked at the Foundation Establishment Realm Spirit Farmer in front of her and said, "Since you can cultivate top-grade Spirit Plant, I am willing to give you a chance."

Xu Changqing's eyes lit up. "Thank you, Senior Sister!"

Yu Caiqing took out a handful of tiny, pale white seeds from her Jade Medicine Pouch: "If you bring 1000 Supreme-Grade Moonlight Grass a month from now, we can have a long-term partnership!!!"

(On a side note, what do you all think of this person?)