Song Pingzi didn't know exactly where the Dan Palace in Yicai City was, and he forgot to ask. I remember that in the Mission Hall, in addition to the travel registration where Huan Hu was located that day, there were also the Alchemy Hall, the Instrument Hall, and the Formation Hall. Ten days after Song Pingzi made alchemy in public, he came to the Alchemy Hall counter in the Mission Hall.
Behind the counter were two middle-aged staff members, a man and a woman. When they saw Song Pingzi coming, they quickly stood up and said hello. Ten days ago, Song Pingzi made alchemy in public, and everyone in the alchemy hall went there. Naturally, they knew this new alchemist who was valued by Lord Yunzi and personally appointed by Commander Wei Yizhou.
"Alchemist Song, do you have any instructions?" The man spoke first. He was just a staff member, not the alchemist of the Alchemy Hall, and his attitude was very respectful.
"Mr. Dong made an appointment to report to the Dan Palace today. I don't know if he is here." Song Pingzi would naturally not be arrogant if others were polite.
"Master Song, this is just an external service counter of the Alchemy Palace. The Alchemy Palace is not here." The man suddenly realized that Song Pingzi probably didn't know the specific location of the Alchemy Palace, so he came to the mission hall.
After the man's explanation, Song Pingzi understood that the mission hall was equivalent to the gathering place for the defense force's respective functions. Dong Zekun occasionally works on the second floor here, but most of the time he is still in the Dan Palace. Perhaps because Song Pingzi has to report today, he did not come here either.
The man enthusiastically took Song Pingzi away from the mission hall. After walking two blocks, he saw the real Dan Palace. The outside looked like a mansion of a wealthy family. I don't know if it was to hide the true function or for other reasons. , there is not even a mark on the door.
When he got here, the man said goodbye and left.
Song Pingzi stepped into the door that looked normal from the outside. An old man stuck his head out from the concierge's position and said, "How dare you, don't you know where this place is? Get out."
His voice was not loud, but his tone was condescending.
Song Pingzi was not angry. It was normal for others not to recognize him, but from the old man's attitude, he could also see Dandian's status in the defense force system.
"I'm Song Pingzi, come here..." Song Pingzi was about to introduce himself honestly, but before he could finish his words, he was interrupted again by the old man, "I don't care who you are, get out!"
The first time, Song Pingzi gave the other party a reason to not be angry, but the second time before he could finish his words, the old man interrupted again rudely, and Song Pingzi became a little unhappy, "I am the alchemist Song Pingzi. !”
"Alchemist? Where's the alchemist?" The old man obviously didn't expect that this young man was actually an alchemist. All the alchemists in Yicai City looked like immortals. When did there appear to be a young man?
Song Pingzi almost laughed out of anger at the other party.
At this moment, a person came from outside and saw Song Pingzi confronting the old gatekeeper. He quickly explained to the old man: "Mr. Wu, this Master Song should be here to report today. It's normal that you don't recognize him, but he is indeed Our alchemist in Yicai City."
In the old man's confused eyes, the person who came in from the outside gave a brief explanation of Song Pingzi's origin.
"Let's go in! Can a young man really refine the Invisibility Pill? Let's try his luck!" The old man's words were no longer directed at this time, and his tone was much kinder, but he still looked a little unconvinced.
"Alchemist Song, you are here to report today! I am Zheng Ke, Master Dong's alchemy disciple." The man then turned to Song Pingzi to explain his identity.
Song Pingzi already knew some of the composition of the Dan Palace in Yicai City a few days ago when he was at Minhu.
There are no other branches under the general manager. In addition to logistical assistance, alchemy masters usually have several alchemy disciples. The alchemy disciple is not the disciple of the alchemy master, but more like a handyman. He is responsible for various miscellaneous matters of the alchemy master, purchasing medicinal materials, and even in some places, the alchemy disciple is responsible for the external sales of the elixirs refined by the alchemy master himself. .
The status of the alchemy disciples under the jurisdiction of a skilled alchemist will also be different depending on the status of the alchemist. Of course, that is to the outside world. The status of any alchemist in the alchemy palace is not comparable to that of the alchemy disciples, including the alchemy disciple Dong Zekun, who also had a humble attitude when he saw Song Pingzi.
Zheng Ke led Song Pingzi inside while introducing the situation of the Alchemy Palace. Song Pingzi also observed the situation of the real Dan Palace along the way. There is no narrative hall here, so anything should be handled on the second floor of the mission hall.
The various buildings here seem to be unplanned and separated by distances. It seems that each alchemist has an independent building of his own, presumably to facilitate the alchemist's alchemy and confidentiality.
However, the buildings are quite different from the mission hall. Although they look simple, the building materials are more expensive than the others, which shows that the alchemist is worth a lot. The buildings are scattered and scattered, occasionally shrouded in clouds and mist, and you pass by several artificial lakes. The water is green and clear, and the lakes are dotted with lotus flowers. The scenery is pleasant.
The faint scent of medicine hits your nose, which makes people feel that this is the mysterious alchemy palace of Yicai City.
"If Alchemist Song was refining elixirs in the Alchemy Palace, there would be a building like this, but most of the alchemists came here just to deliver the elixirs, and most of them were alchemy disciples." Zheng Ke's introduction made Song Pingzi understand the so-called elixirs. The palace is just a formality. Most of the alchemists have separate residences in Yicai City. Otherwise, refining alchemy, teaching apprentices, trading elixirs, and even using elixir testers to test elixirs cannot be hidden.
"However, today Master Dong summoned all 37 alchemists from Yicai City. They should all be waiting for Master Song at Master Dong's residence." Zheng Ke's words gave Song Pingzi a bad feeling.
I just listened to Zheng Ke's introduction. These alchemists probably don't come here often, and their management is very loose. However, they are all here today. It is absolutely impossible to say that they welcome Song Pingzi to join the alchemy hall. The state of Dong Zekun's action that day was just Not very friendly. The purpose of calling all the alchemists here today is not simple. I secretly reminded myself.
About a quarter of an hour later, Zheng Ke took Song Pingzi to a five-story building. Not only was it the tallest building in the Alchemy Palace, but it also looked bigger in size than the buildings he passed. There were hanging hangings under the corridor on the second floor. The three words "Kunshi Pavilion" are light and powerful, as if the person writing them is free and easy.
There were two doormen standing at the door. When they saw Zheng Ke and Song Pingzi arriving, one of them came up to them, while the other walked towards the building.
"Song Alchemist, Master Dong has been waiting inside for half an hour." The voice of the person who greeted him was respectful, but Song Pingzi clearly heard the sound of a slave in his tone, and he had no intention of stepping aside to welcome Song Pingzi into the door.
"Master Song, I have something else to do, so I'll take my leave first." Zheng Ke understood everything and immediately made an excuse and left.
Song Pingzi had a good impression of Zheng Ke. At least from the time he entered the gate until now, Zheng Ke's tone was respectful and did not reveal any contempt or "condescending" feeling. Compared with the person watching the gate, he was completely different. There are two attitudes: one up and one down. Therefore, Song Pingzi specially bowed his hand to say goodbye.
This scene made the doorman who "stopped" Song Pingzi flash with contempt in his eyes. For an alchemist to treat his alchemy disciple with such courtesy only shows that the alchemist's own abilities are limited.
Zheng Ke left, and Song Pingzi was about to move forward. The doorman still did not step aside, but said respectfully: "Alchemist Song will go to report to Master Dong later. Please wait for Master Dong to summon you."
With a simple sentence, Song Pingzi also felt that the level of the Alchemy Palace was probably more than just alchemy masters and alchemy disciples as Zheng Ke said. There might be deeper water involved.
I was standing outside the building for about half a cup of tea when I heard Dong Zekun's voice coming from inside, "It's Alchemist Song here! Please forgive me for the poor reception. I was just discussing matters with all the alchemists and wasted some time."
Under the crown and hat rarely worn by cultivators, Dong Zekun's face seemed to be truly apologetic, but his hands did not make a single gesture of greeting, causing Song Pingzi to lower his raised arm again. "Mr. Dong has a lot of things to do every day. It's because I didn't know where the Alchemy Palace is. I went to the Mission Palace and then came back, which delayed me for a while."
Song Pingzi's words made Dong Zekun's expression stagnant. Song Pingzi clearly explained the reason for being late. Naturally, this reason could not be mentioned again later. The flash of expression was clearly seen in Song Pingzi's eyes, and he was laughing secretly in his heart. Even the lies he told were so "sincere", I'm afraid Dong Zekun would not be so easy to get along with in the future.
Dong Zekun's footsteps did not stop at all. He walked out of the door and went straight to Song Pingzi. He did not blame the doorman for blocking him, nor did he reach out to hold Song Pingzi. Instead, he said to the door he just walked out of: "Today It happens to be the time for the narration in the Alchemy Hall, and Alchemist Song is also here, and I hope to give you some suggestions. After the meeting, I will arrange for someone to inform Alchemist Song of the relevant matters."
One after another, each with their own thoughts, walked in.
The interior on the ground floor is like a meeting hall. The furnishings are very simple. Those who are ignorant will definitely find it very shabby, but Song Pingzi can feel the strong taste of luxury from every room.
