"Deal!" Hearing that Tang Yan would take responsibility for any failures, both men immediately nodded.
Tang Yan led the Sleeping Dragon and Young Phoenix to the counter and politely addressed a woman in a white dress. "Senior Sister, we'd like to take Grade-D Missions to refine Ninth-Tier Pills."
Like the mission machine, the countertop could display information.
The woman pressed a button on the side of the counter. Its surface immediately lit up, revealing a mission list.
She brought up the pills section and asked, "Which kind of pill mission would you like?"
"Netherpassage Pills. Give them five sets each," Tang Yan said.
"You'll need to put down forty low-grade Spirit Stones as a deposit," the woman replied.
Tang Yan took out the Spirit Stones, then asked, "I'm Tang Yan, your junior brother. May I ask your name, Senior Sister?"
The woman answered readily, "Yan Qingmei."
"Senior Sister Yan, what kind of pill is this?" Tang Yan took out the spoils he had seized yesterday.
"A Mountain-Breaking Pill, Treasure Pills grade, used for cultivation. If you don't recognize it, Junior Brother, where did you get it?" Yan Qingmei was somewhat puzzled.
"I did a senior brother a great favor yesterday, and he generously gave it to me." Tang Yan remained composed as he asked, "Are there any missions for this pill?"
"Yes, a Grade-C Mission. Would you like to take it, Junior Brother?"
"Yes!" Tang Yan nodded and took out some more Mountain-Breaking Pills, bringing the total to twenty.
"Then let's turn in the mission directly! Here are the required medicinal ingredients and your payment of twenty low-grade Spirit Stones.
"The mission has been recorded. Congratulations on completing this month's mission, Junior Brother." Yan Qingmei handed over a pile of items with a congratulatory smile.
Tang Yan put away the