Ten days later, the imperial capital of Qingyang Kingdom.
A young man in black robes, worn by travels, appeared outside the city gate. He looked up at the majestic imperial capital in front of him, with a smile on his face and said softly, "Teacher, we are finally here."
This young man is none other than Luo Guan.
Xuangui's voice rang in his heart, "Back then, when I was still in the Heavenly Fire Abyss, I was wandering through the earth's veins and accidentally discovered the aura of the fragment of the Emperor's Sword. It was in the imperial capital of Qingyang Kingdom, but where it is exactly depends on you. To find."
"I understand, teacher." Luo Guan took another look at the towering city wall, which was dozens of feet tall, and strode into the imperial capital following the flow of people.
On this day, there was an additional young man in the imperial capital, a slightly immature but calm-looking young man in black robe. There was a hint of fatigue in his brows, and he was walking through the streets and alleys, as if he was looking for something.
From dawn to dusk, to dawn again.
The young man in black robe finally stopped on a wide, clean street and quietly looked at the stretch of magnificent buildings in front of him. Because he looked at it extremely seriously, he gave people a dull feeling.
"Young man, is this your first time in the Imperial Capital?" The middle-aged man next to him said with pride in his tone, "Yes, this is the Imperial Martial Academy!"
"Our Qingyang country has ten pavilions of talents, and the Imperial Martial Academy owns eight of them. It is a holy land that countless warriors dream of. Anyone who can enter it is a true pride of heaven, and their future is limitless. Judging from your appearance, you should also come to participate. Three days later Let’s recruit students for the Imperial Martial Arts... Then, do you want to buy some internal information?"
Luo Guan's expression was slightly dull.
The middle-aged man kept talking about his glorious past. The prince of the Wang family in Qinghe County bought information from him with a lot of money. As expected, he became a blockbuster and was successfully admitted to the Imperial Martial Academy. There is also a black-armored gun-wielding boy from Beishan County, who has also made a name for himself in the Imperial Martial Academy through reading his information, and so on.
Luo Guan was serious and repeatedly declined the middle-aged man's kindness. With a disappointed sigh, he turned around and strode away.
The first fragment of the Emperor Sword was found.
It's in Imperial Martial Academy!
Xuangui said: "Boy, what are you going to do?"
Luo Guandao: "The fragments of the Imperial Sword are in the Imperial Martial Arts, and there are so many masters among them that the possibility of secretly obtaining them is extremely low." He took a deep breath, showing determination, "Since the Imperial Martial Arts Enrollment is imminent, I will join them, and then I will slowly figure it out. .”
"The method is good, but don't forget, if you join the Imperial Martial Academy, you may be in some trouble." Xuangui was naturally referring to Wu Jinyan who was killed.
Luo Guan looked calm, "If there is any trouble, just solve it."
Xuan Gui laughed, "What a brave boy! Then quickly find a place to refine the Hundred Beast Pill. When you reach the strongest hundred-man realm, the Wu family may not be able to touch you!"
Luo Guan didn't go far and found an inn to stay on the long street of Diwu. Throwing out a golden ticket, the boy who had been doubtful before became extremely respectful and answered Luo Guan's questions one by one.
After getting the information he wanted, Luo Guan ordered him to buy a few sets of changes of clothes and waved them off. After taking a shower and putting on the clean robes given by the servant, Luo Guan had dinner in the room and left the inn.
In a ready-made clothing store, Luo Guan bought a large black robe before heading to his real destination - Tianshu Pavilion!
This is the only chamber of commerce in the imperial capital that openly sells elixirs. Its background is mysterious and unpredictable. It is rumored that the royal family of Qingyang Kingdom once had an eye on its interests. After a huge storm, Tianshu Pavilion remains the same as before, but the once-famous one The royal family and dignitaries disappeared in the imperial capital.
"Hello, guest, how can I help you?" The young maid said with a smile, her attitude was neither humble nor overbearing, and there was a hint of coldness between her brows.
Luo Guan said calmly: "I want to rent an alchemy room in Tianshu Pavilion."
The maid was startled and her eyes were a little more respectful, "Are you an alchemist?"
Luo Guan nodded.
The maid said respectfully: "I don't know you are here, please forgive me for being rude." She paused briefly and said, "Tianshu Pavilion does have the business of leasing alchemy rooms to external parties, but you need to prove your identity before handling it."
"The process is very simple. We have a special test stone. As long as an adult puts his hand on it, it can be triggered."
Luo Guandao: "Lead the way."
Listening to this calm answer, the maid believed most of it in her heart. After all, Tianshu Pavilion had a good reputation. Unless they were crazy, no one would dare to come here to cause trouble.
"Please come with me."
The maid took Luo Guan through the vast and luxurious hall of Tianshu Pavilion, and walked up the stairs to a door on the third floor. Many eyes below her fell on the black robe, and they subconsciously showed awe. , respect.
This is an alchemist!
The maid knocked on the door and pushed the door open after receiving a response, "Master Li."
Master Li looked up from the ancient book and said with a smile: "Qiangwei, why are you here?"
Xi Qiangwei said respectfully: "There is a guest who wants to rent an alchemy room. I will bring him here for the test according to the regulations."
Master Li looked surprised, "First time here?"
Xi Qiangwei nodded.
Master Li thought for a while and said, "Perhaps, we are colleagues from other places, please come in." All the alchemists within the imperial capital have been backed up in Tianshu Pavilion. After all, the president initiated the feat of exchanging alchemy experiences. It is a temptation that all alchemists cannot resist!
The alchemist from out of town... I guess he rushed to the imperial capital not far away because his own alchemy equipment was not enough to refine certain pills.
Tsk, tsk, our comrades in these small places are indeed having a hard time.
While thinking about it, Li Shitong walked out from behind the desk and looked at the black-robed figure following Xi Qiangwei with a hint of helplessness in his eyes. As expected, people from these small places still maintain the mysterious style of traditional alchemists. . Little did he know that in the imperial capital, none of the alchemists among them were guests of dignitaries, and even more so when they went out.
With a slight cough, he smiled and cupped his hands, "Li Shitong of Tianshu Pavilion, I have met Taoist friend." This is the formal title between alchemists.
Luo Guan returned the gift, "On New Year's Eve, I met fellow Daoist Li."
This name sounds fake at first sight, okay? Just pretending outside, everyone is an alchemist, why are you doing this?
Li Shitong felt a little dissatisfied, and his expression calmed down a bit, and he said businesslikely: "Since Yuanxi Taoist friend wants to rent an alchemy room, let's take a test first."
He made a gesture of invitation, "No need to do anything else, just put your hand on it."
There is a large stone in the room, which actually refracts under the light, with a metallic luster, and the material is elusive. Now this large stone is inlaid with seven gems.
Luo Guan was silent for a moment, "I wonder what level of alchemist can I handle leasing?" He felt that it was best to ask clearly first.
But in Li Shitong's view, this was undoubtedly a sign of cowardice. His expectations for this mysterious outsider had been reduced to a minimum, and he said calmly: "Don't worry, fellow Taoist Yuan Xi, as long as he is an official alchemist, he can rent it."
"That's good." Luo Guan took a step forward and put his hand on the stone. The first stone quickly lit up, and then after waiting for a while, the second stone slowly lit up.
"Second-grade alchemist!" Li Shitong waved his hand and ordered: "Qiangwei, go and take fellow Taoist Yuanxi to handle the leasing process."
The maid said respectfully, "Sir, please come with me."
After the two left, Li Shitong secretly thought about whether to absorb this person in. After all, being promoted to the second rank in a small place showed that there was still some potential. However, these traditional alchemists attach great importance to personal alchemy experience. Let alone sharing it with others, even asking about it will offend them.
After hesitating again and again, Li Shitong had an idea and smiled on his face.
Refining alchemy is not a simple matter. Even if you prepare it in advance, all the materials required for alchemy, from opening the furnace, expelling fire, adding medicine, condensing elixir, etc., this series of complex operations, with the skills of traditional alchemists, will probably be done tomorrow. Only then can you become a pill.
By then, he won't be on duty, so let's wait until the alchemy equipment is returned on this New Year's Eve and give the person on duty tomorrow a headache!
Praising himself for his wit, Li Shitong sat back at his desk and buried himself in it again. But only a moment later, there was another knock on the door. After referring to the summary of alchemy experience issued by the association last month, Li Shitong, who was feeling enlightened, felt unhappy when his thoughts were interrupted. He secretly thought that this room would not normally be used for a month or two. I got knocked once. What happened today?
"Come in!"
Xi Qiangwei opened the door, glanced at Master Li's face, and secretly complained in her heart.
"Qiangwei, what's wrong?" Li Shitong looked better, "Did you receive another new alchemist?
Xi Qiangwei shook her head and said quickly: "Sir Yuan Xi, he said that the alchemy equipment we provided did not meet his needs."
Li Shitong frowned, "I remember today, there are still vacancies in alchemy rooms No. 10 to 20. Didn't you take him there?"
Xi Qiangwei said: "Alchemy Room No. 13 is empty. I took Mr. Yuan Xi there, but he only took one look and said no."
Li Shitong almost laughed angrily, you are a small second-grade alchemist, do you still want to use an alchemy room below the tenth level?
"Where is he? Bring him here!"
Xi Qiangwei invited Luo Guan in. Li Shitong sat behind the table and said expressionlessly: "Fellow Taoist Yuan Xi, Tianshu Pavilion has its own rules. Second-grade alchemists can only use alchemy rooms No. 10 to 20 at most. If we The alchemy equipment provided does not meet your needs, so I can only say sorry."
Luo Guan thought for a while, "What level of alchemy master can use it, and what is the alchemy room within the tenth level?"
Li Shitong was very impatient and sneered: "Alchemy rooms No. 4 to No. 7 can be used by the third level, while No. 1 to No. 3 are exclusive to several masters. If your Taoist friend has the strength of the fourth level, it doesn't hurt to lend it to you!"
The first level is the first to enter the alchemy world, the second level is the main body of the alchemist team, the third level is a master, and can be respected as a master by outsiders, and the fourth level can be said to be at the pinnacle of the Qingyang Kingdom's alchemy master world and is a true master. A person with a high status and respected status.
As for the fifth grade, only the Master of the State in the Horn Sheep Temple is an existence that is close to a god in the hearts of all the alchemists of the Qingyang Kingdom!
Li Shitong was at the peak of the third level and was about to hit the threshold of the fourth level. He was one of the newly emerging powerful figures in Tianshu Pavilion. He was being polite to a foreign second-level alchemist who didn't know how to sensationalize.
"Fourth grade..." Luo Guan seemed not to notice the coldness and impatience in his tone, "Fellow Daoist Li, I want to take another test."
Li Shitong waved his hand, "Excuse me, please!" Test it again, can you still conjure flowers? The mysterious methods used by these traditional alchemists are truly speechless. He has made up his mind that he must not drag this person into the association, otherwise he might make some kind of joke in the future!
