Chapter 51

After Old Ancestor Duetian finished speaking, he paused for a moment before continuing, "However, it's a pity. This Fragrant Ghost is merely of inferior quality, with limited growth potential. Otherwise, you would be a natural choice for the next Hall Master! Of course, even with your current abilities, joining our Earth Fire Hall would be more than enough!"

"This Fragrant Ghost of yours should be able to use a special power to accelerate the growth of spirit medicines! The growth of Lu Jie Grass requires special nutrients. Being able to cultivate Lu Jie Grass like this is no small feat! Hahaha! It looks like the success rate of the Sixth-Transformation Golden Pill in our Earth Fire Hall will greatly increase! Hahahaha!"

After Old Ancestor Duetian finished speaking, he suddenly turned his head and looked at a nearby alchemist, saying, "By the way, didn't I say before that whoever could increase the success rate of the Sixth-Transformation Golden Pill would be made a Hall Steward?"

"Uh..."

The one Old Ancestor Duetian was addressing was a late-stage Nascent Soul Ancestor named Buyun. Buyun was also very passionate about alchemy, but not to the extent of Old Ancestor Duetian. Moreover, he occasionally helped manage the general affairs of the Earth Fire Hall. Therefore, strictly speaking, this late-stage Nascent Soul Ancestor was the one in charge of the Earth Fire Hall.

As for Old Ancestor Duetian's words, Buyun did remember that Old Ancestor Duetian had said them.

However, it seemed that Old Ancestor Duetian had said this when he failed to refine the Sixth-Transformation Golden Pill six times in a row and was muttering to himself within the Earth Fire Hall. Such things could only be taken as casual talk; how could they be taken seriously?

Of course, if Hu Donghan was originally an alchemist and suddenly became capable of cultivating Lu Jie Grass, then making him a Hall Steward of the Earth Fire Hall would not be unreasonable—after all, there were only so many people in the Earth Fire Hall, and even as a Steward, he wouldn't be able to command anyone.

He, Buyun, was still the Grand Elder of the Earth Fire Hall! But in the eyes of these alchemists and artifact refiners, he was just a ball.

However, Hu Donghan was a newcomer, and his character was unknown. If Hu Donghan really became a Steward and then used that title to deceive people on other peaks...

"This old man remembers everything else, but why does he remember this so clearly?"

Buyun grumbled inwardly and then said softly to Old Ancestor Duetian, "Hall Master, Hu Donghan is not yet a disciple of the Earth Fire Hall. If he directly becomes a Steward upon joining, others might have objections..."

"Objections? Who would have objections?" Old Ancestor Duetian said angrily, then swept his gaze over the surrounding alchemists and asked, "Would you have objections?"

"No! As long as Junior Brother Hu can provide us with Lu Jie Grass, we absolutely have no objections!" These disheveled fellows had already collectively betrayed Old Ancestor Duetian when he acknowledged that Hu Donghan should have the ability to cultivate Lu Jie Grass!

For a group of tech geeks who only knew alchemy, it didn't matter who was above them. As long as that person could provide what they needed, everything was fine.

Listening to this group of people collectively undermine him, Buyun felt dizzy and then turned to Old Ancestor Duetian, saying, "Old Ancestor, even if they have no objections, aren't you afraid that the Sect Master will tell Hall Master Dugu? Think about what the consequences would be if Hall Master Dugu found out!"

"Uh..." When Old Ancestor Duetian heard the four words "Hall Master Dugu," he felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him, instantly sobering him up. The surrounding alchemists also had the same reaction, as if the person mentioned was a tiger that could suddenly run out and eat them.

"Then... then just become a disciple of the Earth Fire Hall first. Boy, let me tell you, as long as you work hard, you will definitely become a Steward in the future! And if the Law Enforcement Hall people dare to cause you trouble, tell Old Ancestor me! I'll fight to the death with Shihun! One of my disciples with a Fragrant Ghost was already killed by the Law Enforcement Hall. If you die too, our Earth Fire Hall will have no hope!" Old Ancestor Duetian hurriedly instructed and then rushed out of the third floor.

Hu Donghan had been feeling a bit dazed from the start.

Watching Old Ancestor Duetian leave, Buyun then said to Hu Donghan, "According to usual practice, new disciples joining the Earth Fire Hall's Alchemy Department should first become alchemy apprentices to observe their potential. If they have sufficient potential, they can become alchemy disciples. Then, they can become Stewards, Elders, and so on. Since you can provide high-quality Lu Jie Grass, which is a great contribution to the Earth Fire Hall, you don't need to be an alchemy apprentice and can directly become an alchemy disciple."

"Thank you, Senior." Hu Donghan didn't know Buyun's name or status, so he could only call him "Senior."

Buyun shook his head and said, "No need to thank me. You deserve it. Since you have become an alchemy disciple of the Earth Fire Hall's Alchemy Department, you should understand the rights and duties of an alchemy disciple. The main task of the Alchemy Department's disciples is to refine pills... Hey? What are you guys doing?"

Before Buyun could finish speaking, he was pushed aside by the surrounding people.

These people all gathered around Hu Donghan, smiling and introducing themselves.

"Junior Brother Hu, this old man is Du Hong. If you have any Lu Jie Grass in the future, I hope you can save some for me..."

"Get lost, old man! Junior Brother Hu, I am Moyan Dong. Please help me cultivate a Lu Jie Grass, and I will reward you generously..."

"I am Wanshi Liuyun..."

"I am Dongfang Bai..."

A group of alchemists, regardless of age or gender, gathered around Hu Donghan, trying to get close to him and asking for Lu Jie Grass.

Seeing this scene, Buyun was naturally at a loss—these people were just fueling Hu Donghan's arrogance!

"Everyone, if the cultivation of Lu Jie Grass is successful, it should be handed over to the Earth Fire Hall's Alchemy Department and then distributed uniformly..."

Before Buyun could finish speaking, the alchemists turned to him like angry bulls, furious and said, "Uniform distribution, my sister! Every time you say distribution, I haven't seen it happen!"

"All the good stuff is wasted by Duetian!"

"Shut up! Beat him up!"

A group of alchemists rushed forward, surrounding Buyun and started punching and kicking him.

At this moment, Wang Ruolong pulled Hu Donghan and said, "Junior Brother Hu, let's leave quickly. Otherwise, you might get involved..."

"Huh? Ah..." Hu Donghan immediately followed Wang Ruolong and quickly left the third floor.

Before Hu Donghan could ask, Wang Ruolong explained casually, "Junior Brother Hu, don't mind it. In the Earth Fire Hall, such large-scale brawls are quite common. Since they only use their fists and feet, not spiritual power, there's no need to worry about fatalities. Just pretend you didn't see it..."

Hu Donghan, upon hearing this, had a black line on his forehead: "Such group fights are quite common?"