Pharmacist, Cold Heat Pellet (1)

"Senior!" the entrance guard greets Yang Guang and Xu Wenyang. Both of them continued riding their horses until the stable before Yang Guang leave Xianzi to Xu Wenyang's care. He made his way to the rented Pill Refinement Room on the basement floor to look for Tian Peng.

"Knock, Knock."

"Brother Tian, am I disturbing you?" Yang Guang asked outside the room softly, afraid that he disturbs Tian Peng in the middle of concocting pills.

20 seconds later, Tian Peng came to the door to greet him. Knowing how Yang Guang usually behaves, Tian Peng already managed to guess the reason for his visit. Like usual, he left the door open for this junior brother to come in by himself and prepared a pot of tea so the two of them can drink as they started their conversation.

"So... Yun Xue Li told you all about these?" thirty minutes later, Tian Peng finally understands the reason behind this visit. Although he's usually allowed Yang Guang to do whatever he likes, it is indeed the correct time to teach Yang Guang more about how the Jade Realm operates.

"Yes. Sister Yun said that I focused on cultivation too much. In brother Tian's opinion, what should I do?" Yang Guang answered. If he looks at himself, Yang Guang is neither proficient in Alchemy or Security Task. The only thing he might be doing well might be farming herbs or hunting Cultivation Beast.

In this Cultivation World, the selection of a side profession is crucial to establish their social standing. This is also what separates Yang Guang, Tian Peng, Yun Xue Li, and Han Geng.

Tian Peng selected the option to become an Alchemist, similar to Han Geng. The only differences between them are Han Geng is an appointed supervisor in Golden Pellet Store, and Tian Peng is the youngest child of the Earth Fort Commander.

Their choice of the Alchemist profession can be said to be a double-edged sword. A regular Alchemist is high in demand, and an excellent Alchemist possesses the fame that spreads across provinces. But to become one of them, a hefty sum of money and talent has to be invested for it to turn into results.

Meanwhile, Yun Xue Li chose the path of a Craftsman profession. A craftsman relies on its product to slowly increase their reputation. But at the same time, it is not like the fame of an Alchemist that fluctuates according to performance.

But for Yang Guang, the path as a hunter or herb farmer is not a profession to increase his social standing, but it is a job that makes sure there's food on his table. Similar to the Soul Chef profession, this category is always known as the supporting role of Alchemist and Craftsman.

"To be honest with you, there are more than ten professions for us to choose from, and all of them have their own benefits. There's no demerit for learning them, but of course, mastering one to two professions is better than trying to learn all of them."

"A few of those professions that capable of quickly increase your social standing are those like Beast Tamer, Formation Master, Alchemist, and Physician. But to do well in it, you need to spend a year and years of studies and practice. Plus, not everyone is talented."

"We also have Specialist Hunter, Craftsman, Talisman Master, and Pharmacist as the middle-grade profession. These professions depend on your performance to increases your reputation and sometimes in demand."

"Last but not least, Herb Farmer, Beast Hunter, Blacksmith, and Soul Chef. These jobs usually treated as a supporting job, mainly for people that barely qualified to promote into the middle-grade profession. There are some other jobs too but hardly found inside our Tianyu Province."

Tian Peng's quick introduction educates Yang Guang on what option for him to choose from. From his understandings, the Primary-Grade profession is more to a job open for masses. Those that talented may join the Middle-Grade, and those that were born gifted are capable of Upper-Grade Profession.

And although Tian Peng is working hard to become an alchemist, he's literally a pharmacist in training. The position of this profession is mainly to supply Tianyu City with medicinal pellets with different usage.

After considering for a while, Yang Guang decided to try the path of becoming a Pharmacist first. It would also serve as a practice for him while learning Alchemy from Elder Xiao Yi. Furthermore, he has a hidden secret that might help him to do well.

"Looks like I should pay more attention at this Jade Container left behind by my father..." Yang Guang whispered to himself. He also informed Tian Peng about his decision, and the latter is very supportive of Yang Guang's choice of profession.

"You should go and talk to Elder Xiao Yi. I'm sure he's going to give you a recipe, some ingredients, and a cauldron to start. He's going to be happy after hearing what you've chosen." Tian Peng placed his hand on Yang Guang's shoulder. Tian Peng also smiled as he speaks, and have Yang Guang hurried to visit elder Xiao Yi.

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"Elder Xiao Yi, please forgive Guang-Er for coming back late." Yang Guang came into the room and apologized first. He should be back after two hours, but all the trouble outside and visiting Tian Peng delayed his return to five hours later.

"En." Elder Xiao Yi continued to read the book in his hand.

Yang Guang stands there silently, waiting for the elder to finish his book. And in the meantime, he explored deeper into his understanding of the Pharmacist Profession.

Replenishing the Medicinal Pellet's supply of the city.

Maintain and supervise the quality of ingredients and improvise the industry.

Creates and perfecting the recipes, furthering the studies in terms of Medicine and its understanding.

Educates the next generation to keep up with all of the above.

Yang Guang remained silent, and keep digging the information out from his brain until Elder Xiao Yi initiates a conversation.

"Do you have something to tell me?" he asked.

"Yes, Elder!" Yang Guang bowed at elder Xiao Yi before he was allowed to begin.

"Then, go ahead. Let me know about it." Elder Xiao Yi placed the book aside, paying his attention to Yang Guang and everything he would say.

"Guang-Er would like to become a Pharmacist. Hope Elder Xiao Yi gives his permission to Guang-Er." Yang Guang speaks out everything in his mind without keeping anything out.

"Becoming a Pharmacist is a good start. But do you know how to cook medicines? Had you concocted a pellet before? How can you maintain the quality of the medicinal pellet you refined?" Elder Xiao Yi's continuous question frighten Yang Guang.

But Yang Guang's firm and resolute mind held on.

"Guang-Er willing to learn. Hope Elder would give Guang-Er a chance." Yang Guang bowed. This time, it is a proper request for the elder to support him.

"Sure! I'll give you a chance."

"Take this Spatial Jade Bracelet. Inside the bracelet is a hundred sets of ingredients and a recipe to concoct the [Cold Heat Pellet]. I'll test you after you're done practicing with the ingredients I've provided." Elder Xiao Yi agreed. At the same time, he lightly tossed the Jade Bracelet to Yang Guang.