Old Master Xu's Master

There weren't many buildings on Thousand Mechanisms Island, but they were enormous,

especially the hall where Qi Refining Stage disciples received and submitted missions. It seemed to stretch on forever.

When Ji Yuan and the other three entered, they found it packed with people. Some studied the many missions projected onto the walls by formations, while others discussed matters with fellow cultivators nearby.

Some accepted missions and hurried away.

Others had just returned from completing theirs.

Among those returning, some beamed with joy, while others wore troubled expressions.

It was a glimpse of life in all its countless forms.

Ji Yuan had come here once before, but he had only glanced at the missions on the wall before leaving. He hadn't looked closely, and there were aspects he hadn't understood.

Han Feiyu led the three of them to a wall on the south side and pointed at the rows of text. "Thousand Mechanisms Hall divides its missions into four grades: A, B, C, and D. Grade D missions are the simplest, with no danger at all, but they offer the smallest rewards. Some aren't even worth ten Merit Points."

"Like that one."

[Grade D mission: Assist a Mid-First Rank alchemist]

[Mission duration: 1 day]

[Mission reward: 5 Merit Points]

That certainly is simple, Ji Yuan thought.

"Grade C missions are a little harder, but as long as you perform normally, there's no danger to your life."

"You need to be careful once you reach Grade B. One mistake on those missions could kill even a Peak Qi Refining cultivator."

"I wouldn't recommend Grade A missions at all. The rewards are generous, sure, but even a Peak Qi Refining cultivator would face nine deaths for every chance of survival."

"Look at that one."

Han Feiyu pointed to the very