Su Bai pointed to her Danfu Pavilion.
She was already an Alchemist.
Why would she still need to participate in the Alchemy competition organized by the Elixir Cauldron Sect?
"This Medicinal Pill shop only proves you are an Alchemist, but it doesn't prove your Alchemy technique."
"As long as you distinguish yourself in the Alchemist competition, leave an impression on the Cultivators of the Elixir Cauldron Sect, and gain their recognition."
"With this recognition, entering the Green Bamboo Sword Sect's Outer Gate is possible."
"After all, the Sect also has an Alchemy Pavilion, and some Inner Sect Disciples also possess the strength of a Second-Order Alchemist."
"You need to have something special, to prove your potential!"
The upcoming conference organized by the Elixir Cauldron Sect would surely attract many Loose Cultivator Alchemists.
Then, Xu Changge explained further.
Why Su Bai couldn't miss this grand event.
Because she had tried to communicate with Elder Wang.
To recommend a Loose Cultivator with a clean background to join the Green Bamboo Sword Sect.
Elder Wang Ming didn't have many opinions on this.
However, he was only skilled in combat and not proficient in Alchemy.
So, he consulted a Deacon of the Danding Pavilion on the Green Bamboo Sword Sect Peak.
And that Deacon's statement was:
"Loose Cultivator? What kind of Alchemy talent can come from a Loose Cultivator? Don't think that just because you've sold Medicinal Pills for a few years, you can call yourself an Alchemist. Alchemy is not that simple."
"I've also looked at Su Bai's background; her Aptitude is dull, her Cultivation is average. Although her will is firm and she achieved Foundation Establishment late in life, how strong can such a Cultivator's Alchemy skills be?"
Thus, Xu Changge's idea of taking the main entrance was directly shattered.
No other way.
If the main entrance was blocked, then she would take a side path.
The conference now being organized by the Elixir Cauldron Sect was an opportunity.
At that time, the Deacon of the Danding Pavilion would also participate.
As long as Su Bai could distinguish herself.
And prove her abilities.
She should be able to change the other party's mind.
Then Su Bai could, like herself, have a preliminary status to join the Green Bamboo Sword Sect.
The things Xu Changge had done for the Green Bamboo Sword Sect over the years.
Were enough to prove her contributions to the Green Bamboo Sword Sect.
Now, the position of Outer Sect Elder left by Xu Changge's Master.
Was basically chosen from the Cultivators of various affiliated Families under the Sect.
Xu Changge had the greatest chance.
Or, Xu Changge might not contend for the position of Outer Sect Elder.
But if Family resources were compared to Sect resources.
Naturally, having the Sect as a backing would allow one to go further.
In the Xu Family, Xu Changge was already the strongest.
But once she entered the Sect, Xu Changge still had a long way to go before reaching the Peak.
"Third-tier Spirit Medicine, huh..."
This was indeed a very attractive condition.
In the Southwest Sea, third-tier Spirit Medicine had never even been heard of.
In the entire Zhang Country.
Only the Six Major Sects possessed such Spirit Medicine that they cultivated.
If Su Bai wanted to Core Formation in the future.
She would indeed need third-tier Spirit Medicine.
Either acquire it within the Sect.
Or search for Secret Realms and risk seeking Spirit Medicine.
The choice was already very clear.
Su Bai nodded.
"Okay, then I'll participate in the Alchemy Conference!"
Seeing Su Bai nod.
Xu Changge also revealed a satisfied smile.
"Then let's go register at the place where the Elixir Cauldron Sect is holding the Alchemy Conference first."
"With your identity as the shopkeeper of Danfu Pavilion and a Second-Order Alchemist, at least you won't have to participate in the preliminary selection."
This was indeed true.
Su Bai's Danfu Pavilion had been open in Xingluo Market for a long time.
At least many Cultivators living here knew about it.
And the Elixir Cauldron Sect, as a Sect where more than fifty percent of its Disciples were Alchemists.
Also operated a Medicinal Pill shop like Danding Pavilion.
Naturally, it had records and understanding of the various large and small Medicinal Pill shops in the Market.
Su Bai's Danfu Pavilion was quite popular among Loose Cultivators, and its reputation was good.
Therefore, when Su Bai came to register.
She was directly exempted from the preliminary selection.
After three months, when Alchemists from various places also arrived at the Market, the formal exchange would begin.
Of course, Su Bai was not the only one with this privilege.
Anyone who had opened a Medicinal Pill shop in Xingluo Market.
And had records with the Elixir Cauldron Sect,
Would be exempted from the preliminary selection.
The initial open selection by the Elixir Cauldron Sect was merely a method to filter out Alchemists below the Medium Grade first-tier.
After all, in their eyes, only High Grade first-tier Alchemists could be called Alchemists.
The others were just playing with fire in a Pill Furnace.
Without any technical content.
Achievable simply by continuously increasing proficiency with Spirit Medicine.
Only Alchemists of High Grade first-tier and above truly possessed some talent and Comprehension Ability.
As for why the Alchemist Conference would officially begin three months after the preliminary selection.
It was naturally to avoid missing some powerful Alchemists.
Cultivators who became Alchemists were generally reclusive and rarely traveled.
Unless for a certain Spirit Medicine, they would not easily leave their homes.
Although the Six Major Sects' Disciple Recruitment Conference was grand this time.
Attracting many Cultivators.
It was inevitable that some Alchemists would find it noisy and be unwilling to come.
Waiting three months.
Was naturally to spread the news of this conference.
To allow some Alchemists to rush over.
In fact, three months was already considered quite urgent.
Xingluo Market was located in the southwest of Zhang Country, appearing somewhat remote.
It would be absolutely impossible for a Qi Refining Stage Cultivator to fly over upon hearing this news.
Only Foundation Establishment Cultivators could.
This journey.
Also served to filter out some unqualified Alchemists.
After all, for any formal Second-Order Alchemist, mastering Foundation Establishment Spiritual Fire was an essential skill to ensure the success rate of Medicinal Pills.
And the prerequisite for Foundation Establishment Spiritual Fire was to possess Foundation Establishment spiritual power.
Unless someone had a great opportunity during the Qi Refining Stage.
Accidentally or inherited a certain Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire.
Then that could naturally replace Foundation Establishment Spiritual Fire.
During the Qi Refining Stage, they could refine second-tier Medicinal Pills and become a Second-Order Alchemist.
After Su Bai completed her registration.
Xu Changge finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She was very worried that Su Bai would be afraid of trouble and decline her request.
If she could truly enter the Green Bamboo Sword Sect this time.
On the path to Core Formation.
It would be very smooth.
According to Xu Changge's knowledge.
Within the Green Bamboo Sword Sect, there were not only Spirit Medicine to help Breakthrough Core Formation, but also spiritual items that reduced the difficulty of Core Formation, the Ten-Thousand-Year Spiritual Milk.
Her Master had obtained that Ten-Thousand-Year Spiritual Milk.
And after five years of secluded Cultivation, achieved Golden Core.
With her High Grade Spiritual Root, she would only need a small boost, and Core Formation would not be a problem.
Only Su Bai.
A pseudo-Spiritual Root.
Breaking through Foundation Establishment had already pushed her to the limit of her Lifespan.
Now she was about to reach Late-Stage Foundation Establishment.
Su Bai was still in the Early Stage Foundation Establishment.
The difference in Cultivation speed was enormous.
Even if Su Bai cultivated diligently, she would probably only reach Foundation Establishment Peak when her Lifespan was nearing its end.
This was assuming she didn't encounter any Bottlenecks when breaking through from Early Stage Foundation Establishment to Middle Stage Foundation Establishment, or from Middle Stage Foundation Establishment to Late-Stage Foundation Establishment.
Once she encountered a Bottleneck.
And was stuck for several years.
Then her Lifespan would be completely running out.
There would be no time to search for treasures that reduced the difficulty of Core Formation.
If Su Bai had a good Spiritual Root, Xu Changge wouldn't be worried.
At worst, she could try Core Formation by relying on her Cultivation Technique or the accumulated foundation.
But Su Bai's Spiritual Root was precisely not good.
Forcing Core Formation would only lead to a tragic end of losing her life and Dao.
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