Cultivation is just so scientific!-Chapter 430 - 261 Congratulations_2

Regarding the division of profits for an Alchemy Master, if there were two Spirit Pills produced, one third of the share should be designated primarily to the Alchemy Master, counting any fraction less than one as one, meaning the Alchemy Master would take away one of the pills, leaving the remaining Spirit Pill.

However, if a furnace produces three Spirit Pills, then the Alchemy Master still receives one-third of the share, but this allows the seeker of the pills to obtain two Spirit Pills.

The difference between one and two Third-grade Spirit Pills is enormous. Golden Core cultivators risk their lives striving for Spiritual Medicine abroad—who wouldn't want to find an Alchemy Master who can produce a full yield of Spirit Pills!

"This is great news, congratulations to Elder Ma for cultivating an Alchemy Master!" Elder Su said with a smile, raising his cup and holding the Spiritual Tea as if it were wine.

"Congratulations to Elder Ma!" Elder Zhao and the other Golden Core Elders exclaimed loudly.

Drinking the Third Grade Spirit Tea in one gulp, although this way of consuming Spiritual Tea lost the essence of tasting the Third Grade Spirit Tea, none of the Golden Core Elders cared about subtleties in such an excited mood.

"How about we go see Shiming, Master Ma can check the 'Turtle Marrow Essence Boosting Pills' as well!" suggested Elder Zhao after the Golden Core Elders put down their cups.

"I'll send Shiming a message!" Elder Su hastily agreed before Elder Ma could speak.

In the past, the Golden Core Elders would summon any Foundation Establishment Cultivator they wanted to see, but now, no one proposed to call Li Shiming to them; instead, they all agreed to go to Li Shiming's Sword Holding Peak.

This was the change in status—having the potential of an Alchemy Master, and actually becoming one, bridged the gap that aligned Li Shiming's status with that of the Golden Core Elders.

Even the status of Alchemy Master, within the sect and the Cultivation World, was more coveted than that of a Golden Core Elder of a great sect.

Great sects had many Golden Core Elders, but having an Alchemy Master in a sect was indeed remarkable.

Just like with Elder Ma's lineage in Alchemy, if Li Shiming hadn't emerged, Elder Ma would have needed to transmit his Earth Flame Spiritual Fire to one of his high-level Alchemists at the end of his life and cultivate him into the next Alchemy Master.

This is the usual mode of Alchemy Master succession in great sects. The odds of unexpectedly acquiring a Spiritual Fire are incredibly low, and even lower are the odds of acquiring one along with an alchemy talent.

Spiritual Fire is not only used in alchemy—as Li Shiming had considered—it's also a frightening weapon and the finest flame for Artifact Refining.

While Artifact Refining may use alchemy and earth fires as substitutes, the uniqueness of Spiritual Fire remains the ultimate pursuit for Artifact Refiners.

For various reasons, the number of Alchemy Masters in the Beishu Masters has always been very limited, which makes the position of an Alchemy Master even more prestigious.

Initially, Elder Ji's faction had ideas against Li Shiming, but now if Elder Ji's faction dared to expose even a hint of such thoughts, there would be cultivators willing to take action on Li Shiming's behalf in order to owe him a favor.

"Greetings, Master and all Elders!" Li Shiming, standing outside his cave abode, greeted respectfully.

"Let's talk inside!" Elder Su said with a smile as he helped him up, then turned to the other Golden Core Elders as a quasi-host.

As they entered the main hall of the cave abode, Li Shiming was about to retrieve items for hospitality, but was stopped by Elder Ma.

"No need to host us, we are here to see your refinement of the 'Turtle Marrow Essence Boosting Pills'!" Elder Ma said with a smile.

Although Li Shiming had access to the Beishu Trading Company's Guest Elder resources, the supply was limited over three years. With eight Golden Core Elders visiting at once, if Li Shiming really brought out items to host, he would have nothing left.

Besides, when has an Alchemy Master ever needed to use his own Spiritual Objects to host others? It has always been the Alchemy Master receiving gifts from others.

"Master, please look!" Li Shiming didn't insist further, he really couldn't bear it, as he hadn't even tasted those Third Grade Spirit Fruits himself.

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He handed the jade bottle to Elder Ma, which contained three 'Turtle Marrow Essence Boosting Pills'.

Elder Ma used his Divine Thought to retrieve a "Turtle Marrow Essence Boosting Pill," and the Divine Thoughts of all the Golden Core Elders present gathered on this "Turtle Marrow Essence Boosting Pill."

"The energy is concentrated and pure, with very few impurities—truly a superior Spirit Pill!" Elder Zhao was the first to praise it.

Although Elder Ma was the only Alchemy Master among the Golden Core Elders present, their ability to appraise Spirit Pills was by no means inferior.

"Shiming, there's nothing more I can teach you. From now on, the task of refining low-grade Third-grade Spirit Pills for the sect will be entrusted to you!" Elder Ma looked at the "Turtle Marrow Essence Boosting Pill" and spoke slowly after a long time.

Indeed, even he was amazed when he saw the high-grade "Turtle Marrow Essence Boosting Pill" in front of him.

If Li Shiming could maintain this standard, Elder Ma really wouldn't feel right competing with Li Shiming for the task of refining low-grade Third-grade Spirit Pills.

"Master, why don't I just take on the low-grade Third-grade Spirit Pill tasks from the Beishu Trading Company, and let you handle the sect's alchemy tasks?" Li Shiming didn't want to take over his master Elder Ma's tasks and spoke out.

"Nonsense, you can handle Second-grade Spirit Pills for the Beishu Trading Company without a problem. Every time you refine Third-grade Spirit Pills, you need to consider the interests of the sect. Damn, this Beishu Trading Company is really lucky; they have just promoted you to a Guest Elder, and you became an Alchemy Master, letting them benefit!" Elder Ma exclaimed, slapping Li Shiming lightly.

All the Golden Core Elders, especially Elder Su, previously felt that the Silver Frost Spirit Peaches and Green Whiskers Nuts that Li Shiming brought were quite good. Now, however, they realized that the Beishu Trading Company was the real winner.

It is known that Alchemy Masters of the major sects do not join any trading companies.

The reason Li Shiming joined the Beishu Trading Company previously was to enhance his alchemy experience, as the sect did not have enough alchemy materials for him to use.

Nobody had expected Li Shiming to become an Alchemy Master so quickly, right after the Beishu Trading Company had just changed the treatment for a Guest Elder.

An Alchemy Master is considered a strategic talent for any sect. It's not a big deal to refine Second-grade Spirit Pills for external sectors, but Third-grade Spirit Pills, which can enhance the combat power of Golden Core cultivators, have a huge influence on a sect and must be controlled more stringently.

"Shiming, the Beishu Trading Company's Third-grade Spirit Pill tasks will first be assessed by the sect before being handed over to you. This matter will be investigated by the sect; you just focus on your alchemy!" Elder Su continued.

"Yes, I'll listen to my master!" Li Shiming had no objections.

"Should we announce Li Shiming becoming an Alchemy Master now, or should we keep it hidden for a while?" Elder Zhao asked.

The Golden Core Elders present were either from Elder Su's faction or were on very good terms with Elder Su. The discussion's outcome could essentially represent the decisions of this faction.

Elder Zhao was concerned because Li Shiming was still just a Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator and didn't have much ability to protect himself.

It is important to know that Third-grade Spirit Pills are relevant to cultivators at the Golden Core Stage, which could bring considerable trouble to Li Shiming.

"There's no need to hide it. Shiming needs to keep refining Third-grade Spirit Pills to gain experience, and this matter cannot be concealed!" Elder Ma almost immediately opposed the idea.

"Indeed, now that Shiming has become an Alchemy Master, who would dare do anything to him?" Elder Su also nodded in agreement.

"Then let's hold a celebration, make it a lively event. It will also allow Shiming to start interacting with Golden Core cultivators of the Righteous Path, making it easier for him to take on alchemy tasks in the future!" Elder Ma said with a smile.

Previously, Li Shiming rarely made connections with fellow cultivators, but as an Alchemy Master, he needed to make a large network of acquaintances.

It is known that private alchemy tasks are personal transactions. Without exchanging contact information, it's impossible to approach him about tasks. How would one even receive alchemy tasks?

Now that Li Shiming had just become an Alchemy Master, he needed a lot of alchemy practice to gain experience, unlike those veteran Alchemy Masters who only took on Third-grade Spirit Pill tasks according to their preferences.

Before Li Shiming could even react, his two masters and other senior mentors had made their decision.