According to the rules set by the elders, you can no longer snatch herbs after you get off the mountain.
The disciples feel a bit like students who have just walked out of the examination room. The result is a foregone conclusion. There is no point worrying about gains and losses. They feel relaxed.
Disciples who knew each other met, inquired about each other's gains, and talked and laughed happily.
"Junior Brother Zhao, how many herbs have you picked?"
A familiar voice sounded behind him. Zhao Lin knew it was Zhang Xiaoshan without turning around, so he stopped and waited for him to follow, and casually replied: "Not much."
"How much is not much?" Zhang Xiaoshan asked.
Zhao Lin thought for a while, stretched out his thumb and index finger, and made an "eight" gesture.
"Only eight plants?"
Zhang Xiaoshan opened his eyes wide and shouted, "You're not very good at this, it's a pity."
"What's a pity?"
"I know you have a Diluo fruit. As long as you pick some middle- and low-grade herbs, it won't be a big problem to get into the top ten. Now, it's up to you!"
Zhao Lin didn't take it seriously and asked, "What about you?"
Zhang Xiaoshan also followed Zhao Lin's example, stretched out four fingers and said in a low voice: "Four plants... top grade!"
Zhao Lin smiled and said: "Then I have to congratulate you first."
Zhang Xiaoshan sighed, "In previous years, the top three will definitely be stable, and the first place is also promising. But not this year. I heard yesterday that Zhong Yewu picked four high-quality herbs, and now there are probably more."
"There are also Xiang Bao from the Fire Jade Department and Lin Qiutong from the Aoki Department. They should also be above me."
Zhao Lin didn't answer, and thought to himself: "I'm afraid Xiang Bao has no hope. I have all the medicine he collected."
Six elders stood under the pine tree to welcome the guests. The disciples returned one by one, and more and more people gathered.
"Brother Sun, don't you think that's a disciple of the Shui Jing Department named Zhao?"
"It's him! Senior Brother Xiang said he would help us both vent our anger. I don't know if it worked. I'll go and ask..."
In the team of the Fire Jade Department, the tall and thin disciples and the short and fat disciples whispered to each other.
The two came to Xiang Bao, and the short and fat disciple asked: "Brother Xiang, have you found the disciple named Zhao?"
When Xiang Bao heard this, his face darkened.
All the herbs he picked on the first day went to Zhao Lin, and the next day he went to his brother to take revenge. Not only did he fail, but he also used his brother's herbs.
I was so sleepy on the third day that I slept until midnight and had no intention of looking for herbs, so I simply went to grab others'.
Unfortunately, on the last day, everyone was very cautious. Most of the disciples acted in groups, and few were left alone.
Xiang Bao spent a long time and only grabbed two disciples from the Law and Earth Department, so that he was not left empty-handed, but there was no chance of competing for the top three.
He was in an extremely bad mood at the moment, so he replied coldly: "I can't find him!"
The tall and thin disciple and the short and fat disciple looked at each other in astonishment, wondering where he could be so majestic.
When Zhao Lin heard this, he smiled dumbly and turned his attention to other teams.
The topic of discussion among the disciples was naturally the ranking of Qiucai this time, and they all speculated which department would take first place and who would get the Five and Six Pills.
Most people are optimistic about the two departments of Jinshi and Huoyu. After all, these two departments have been at the top in the past five years.
As for individuals, the most promising ones are Zhong Yewu from the Metal and Stone Tribe, Xiang Bao from the Fire and Jade Tribe, Lin Qiutong from the Aoki Tribe and the Du Brothers from the Lutu Tribe.
However, some people are optimistic about Zhang Xiaoshan from the Water Mirror Department. This guy doesn't keep his mouth shut. He advertises to everyone that he has picked four high-quality medicinal herbs, which is already known to everyone.
"Brother Shui Jing, we will start taking inventory soon. I wonder how your disciples have gained?"
Elder Huo Yu walked over slowly and said with a smile on his face but not on his face.
Zhao Lin picked a top-quality medicinal herb, and there is no doubt that he will be ranked first in this autumn pick.
But for the ranking of the department, a Yin Eclipse Lotus cannot play a decisive role. In this regard, he is still confident. In order to beat his old rival, he first makes the topic clear.
When Elder Shui Jing heard this, he smiled slightly and said, "The juniors have tried their best, just let the results take their own course. As elders, we don't have to rush to inquire."
At the end, he added: "Maybe there will be an unexpected surprise."
He was very satisfied with Qiucai being the number one among his disciples. As long as he was not ranked at the bottom of the academy, he would be able to get by in terms of face.
"That's right, you'll know the result later." Elder Huoyu hit a soft nail and walked away angrily.
At the time of Shenshi, the six elders began to call their names. Only four of them had not arrived. After waiting for a meal, all the disciples returned to the team.
Seeing this, Elder Jinshi discussed it with the other elders and said, "Now that everyone is here, let's start counting the harvest."
Then the comparison rules were announced: one top-grade herb is worth seven top-grade herbs, one top-grade herb is worth seven mid-grade herbs, and so on.
Herbs that are not of the highest grade will not be included in the ranking. Only when the number of upper, middle and lower grade herbs is equal, will they be used to distinguish the superior and inferior.
In fact, this rule is not precise. Most of the differences between different grades of herbs are more than seven times. Even herbs of the same grade are different in age and quality.
This is just for the convenience of comparison, otherwise we will have to fight for every penny, and we don’t know how long the quarrel will last.
Elder Shui Jing's lips moved slightly and he sent a message to Zhao Lin: "Zhao Lin, have you picked any high-quality herbs?"
When he thought about it, Zhao Lin had just started harvesting in autumn, and it was his first time harvesting in autumn. He definitely lacked experience, so he was lucky enough to pick a top-quality herb with great luck.
If any disciple picked six or seven high-grade medicinal herbs, he might surpass Zhao Lin and take the top spot.
The elders were discussing how to compare the levels of medicinal herbs just now, and he wanted to settle on a ratio of 1:9, but no one agreed, especially Elder Huoyu, who strongly objected, so he had to give up.
"Yes, elder, please don't worry."
Zhao Lin gave Elder Shui Jing an affirmative look.
Elder Jinshi announced the rules and said with a smile: "Which department comes first, metal, wood, water, fire, earth, or the outer courtyard?"
Elder Zhou from the outer courtyard immediately said: "There are many disciples in our outer courtyard. It takes a little effort to take stock. Why don't we start with us."
None of the elders had any objections, so Elder Zhou hired a deacon to be the secretary to record the autumn harvests of each department.
There is a large natural stone under the welcoming panasonic, with a radius of two feet, which is perfect for placing medicinal herbs.
Elder Zhou winked, and one of the outer courtyard members came out of the queue first and walked to the big stone.
Zhao Lin knew this disciple, it was Li Ying who had entered the Dance Elephant Academy to compete with him.
Li Ying opened the medicine storage box and placed more than ten herbs on the big stone.
"One seven-star flower, one orchid, two green cattails... a total of one high-grade herb, three medium-grade herbs, and eight low-grade herbs."
The deacon glanced at the big stone, chanted loudly, and recorded it in the book at the same time.
Many disciples looked envious when they saw the high-grade medicinal herbs.
One high-grade herb is worth seven medium-grade herbs, and even more worth forty-nine low-grade herbs. It can be said that without high-grade herbs, it would not be ranked at all.
Unfortunately, it’s not easy to pick high-quality herbs, and most people don’t have access to them.
Elder Zhou had a smile on his face. He deliberately let the disciples with high-quality medicinal herbs appear first, just to get a good start.
(End of chapter)
