BLOODLINE TEMPERING: Transforming From Worm To Dragon

Chapter 44: Visiting Elder Mang

Without a hint of delay, Chen Tu and Qin Lei hastened their footsteps to the Supply Office. Although there was still plenty of time before their closing, it was better to deliver the Spirit Desertification Pill earlier than later.

"What can I do for you two?" a worker in the office asked. The workers here are usually the senior disciples who lack talent in cultivation. Still, their contribution to the Blood Refining Grotto cannot be taken lightly, as they're considered the backbone of the faction's daily operation.

Without them, the Blood Refining Grotto would have faced difficulty in their operation in the long run. Furthermore, would the grotto let the workforce they nurtured work outside and enrichen others?

"We're the disciples of the fourth elder, Wei Xuan. On our teacher's instruction, we're here to deliver the Spirit Desertification Pills the teacher concocted." said Qin Lei. Being here for six years longer than Chen Tu, he had more experience handling such a matter.

After all, it was better to approach the worker with friendliness, which would help hasten the process.

"I see. I'll need to see something from the elder as his proof and the merchandise." the worker replied. This procedure was necessary to ensure no discrepancies were happening in between.

For something like medicinal pills, an alchemist usually delivers the medicine they concocted along with their identity token or something that could represent them. And, of course, this is a one-off process because it was Chen Tu and Qin Lei's first time.

Chen Tu took the box of Spirit Desertification Pills out. On top of the box was an engraving of the elder, along with a hint of his Spiritual Aura. As they weren't sure if that would pass their identity check, Chen Tu showed the elder's Alchemist Plaque too.

"That's enough! That's enough! Please give me a few minutes to inspect the pills and ensure nothing was wrong with them." the worker nodded and slightly adjusted the tone of his speech. It was unavoidable, looking at the proof in Chen Tu's hand.

(Are you intending to scare me to death? Who dares to question your background after showing us the Alchemist Plaque? Only an idiot would dare to ask or try to imitate that!)

The worker slightly cursed in his heart but maintained a serious expression while inspecting the pills.

After ten minutes or so, the result was ten regular Spirit Desertification Pills and one Two-Star Pill. Based on their market price, their total value was a hundred and twenty Spiritual Coins.

Of course, after deducting the material cost provided by the Supply Office, the worker handed out seventy Spiritual Coins to Qin Lei. This means each cauldron worth of ingredients costs ten Spiritual Coins.

"If there's nothing else, please leave a signature here." the worker said.

Having no comment on the request, Qin Lei left a signature on the account book before asking the worker to check the pills order for tomorrow.

"The Supply Office will try to prepare between ten to fifteen sets of ingredients for Spiritual Replenishing Pills tomorrow. Please return to the office tomorrow to collect them." the worker quickly answered the question.

As there was nothing else in their concern, Chen Tu and Qin Lei nodded before leaving.

(Are these two the latest disciple of Elder Wei? They don't seem to be as bratty as the rest...)

The worker guessed but didn't let this thought affect him. In less than a minute, he had returned to handling other matters.

Meanwhile, Chen Tu and Qin Lei went to the canteen and filled their stomachs. As there's still some time before nightfall, Qin Lei suggested they pay the Worldly Treasures Pavilion a visit.

"Do you have something to buy there?" Chen Tu asked. But Qin Lei quickly answered with a shake of his head.

"I don't. But it wasn't necessary to only visit the pavilion when you have something to buy. The place is called Worldly Treasures Pavilion because there's always an opportunity when visiting them." Qin Lei said.

"Without going there to have a look, how do you know what they had in store? Sometimes, an expense of one Contribution Token is necessary to discover something new." he added.

After all, the entrance fee would be refunded if they bought something there.

As they were about to leave, Chen Tu suddenly remembered that it had been a week since he had last seen Elder Mang Shu. Regardless of how the elder played with him, he was still Chen Tu's benefactor for lending him the Language Jade.

It would leave Chen Tu with a sour taste if he ignored the elder after getting what he wanted.

"Senior brother, please wait me for a while." Chen Tu said and quickly approached a random waiter in the canteen. After five minutes, he returned with a bottle of Meadow Spring Wine.

This bottle of wine would be the meeting gift he prepared for the elder.

The two made their way toward the Worldly Treasures Pavilion but took the path that would let them walk through the Book Pavilion. After arriving here, Chen Tu takes the lead and approaches the only tree near the building.

They were walking closely, but Qin Lei soon realized he couldn't come close. No matter how he tried, he couldn't approach the space ten meters from the tree.

Meanwhile, Chen Tu walks over without a problem.

"Hmm? The smell of wine?" Elder Mang Shu opened one of his eyes and glanced at the person walking towards the tree. And without asking, he snatched the bottle from Chen Tu and took a sip without unnecessary pleasantries.

"Ah... This wine really hit the right spot... And here I thought you'd forgotten about me already." Elder Mang Shu didn't forget to tease Chen Tu when he had the opportunity.

"Please accept this junior's apology. Chen Tu has been too busy with studying recently. Hence, I was late in coming to visit the elder." Chen Tu politely replied to the elder.

"Hmm... Nothing to worried about. It's not like I'll starve or can't sleep without wine..." said the elder and randomly waving his hand. It was unfortunate for Qin Lei, as he could only patiently wait for Chen Tu from ten meters away.

"How is your study with the Language Jade?" he asked.