Chapter 30

With two Awakeners in the family, Luo Feifan took it very seriously. After some thought, he said, "Let Luo Bi be Xiaoyan's assistant. If Xiaoyan can pass the Apprentice Contract Examination, perhaps she can bring Luo Bi into the Contract Master Academy."

The Imperial Contract Master Academy has a clear rule that a Contract Master can bring two assistants into the academy, while an apprentice has only one assistant slot.

A Contract Master's assistant, in a good light, assists the Contract Master in their work and training. In reality, they are almost like servants, responsible for all aspects of daily life and work, and must be diligent. If the assistant is just average, it's fine, but if they are promising, all their achievements will be credited to the Contract Master or apprentice they follow. This may seem unfair, but it is an unwritten rule in the Contract Master world.

Luo Hang was reluctant. He couldn't bear to have his daughter be ordered around by others. However, the old man had good intentions, so he couldn't outright refuse. He said, "I need to ask Abi first."

Would Luo Bi agree? Absolutely not.

She was sleeping soundly and was very angry when her father woke her up: "Do I need to ask? I'm not going to serve that poorly raised thief, Luo Yan."

Luo Hang couldn't deal with his daughter when she was in a bad mood, so he left the room and went to decline the old man.

Luo Feifan was so angry his beard stood on end: "You just indulge her! You've spoiled a good child." He cut off the communication and ignored Luo Hang.

Luo Bi tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. She got up, washed up, and went downstairs just as Feng Ling arrived.

Luo Bi was a bit surprised. Feng Ling looked at her and asked, "Which department do you plan to study, Energy or Alchemy?"

"I haven't thought about it yet." Luo Bi smiled and pondered, "If I have to choose between Energy and Alchemy, I prefer Alchemy. I've only had experience with gemstone gambling in the Energy Department, but I know nothing else. In contrast, I am more familiar with the fields of medicinal and spiritual plants in the Alchemy Department."

Feng Ling, knowing that Luo Bi had worked in the pharmacy for many years, thought for a moment and said, "Then choose the Alchemy Department. Do you have time? I'll go with you to buy a cauldron and some spiritual plants."

"Cauldron and spiritual plants?" Luo Hang was taken aback. He looked at Luo Bi, then at Feng Ling, not quite understanding the situation. He wanted to provide resources for his daughter's training, but their family's situation made it impossible. They had already agreed to wait until the family's situation improved before doing anything.

He didn't know what Feng Ling meant by suddenly offering to buy a cauldron and spiritual plants.

Luo Bi's eyes flickered slightly. Feng Ling's offer clearly meant he was willing to spend interstellar currency on her. Feng Ling's repeated investments in her suggested he wanted to tie their fates together.

Since they already had a betrothal, tying their fates together wasn't a bad idea. After all, it wasn't her spending the interstellar currency, so she wouldn't be at a disadvantage.

After thinking it through, Luo Bi went out with Feng Ling to the Contract Master Guild's pharmacy.

The pharmacy set up by the Contract Master Guild on Zhihuang Star was a multi-story building that looked more impressive than other pharmacies from a distance.

As soon as they entered the pharmacy, Luo Bi felt a strong wood spirit aura, with a faint medicinal scent that was sweet and not unpleasant. She took a deep breath, feeling refreshed, clearly benefiting from the aura here.

"May I ask what you're looking for?" A young clerk approached with a professional smile.

"We want to buy a beginner's cauldron and some spiritual plants," Feng Ling said.

"We have a wide range of materials suitable for Contract Masters. Please follow me." The clerk led them to the cauldron section, where various sizes and types of cauldrons were displayed on wooden shelves.