Info- occupation, pills and artifacts

Occupations in the cultivation world are diverse and essential for the growth and prosperity of cultivators and their respective sects. Each occupation serves a unique purpose, contributing to the cultivation journey in different ways. Here are some of the prominent occupations and the grades associated with them.

Apothecary (Alchemist): The Apothecary, also known as an Alchemist, specializes in the art of concocting pills and elixirs. They possess profound knowledge of herbs, minerals, and alchemical techniques. Apothecaries are highly sought after for their ability to refine medicinal pills that aid in cultivation, enhance physical attributes, and even extend lifespan. The efficacy and quality of the pills they produce determine their reputation and success.

Beast Tamer: Experts in taming and controlling powerful beasts, often used as mounts or companions by cultivators.

Physician: Skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and illnesses using profound medical knowledge and techniques.

Formation Master: Masters of formations, they create intricate arrays that provide defensive, offensive, or supportive functions.

Blacksmith: Experts in forging weapons, armor, and other equipment using rare materials and profound smithing techniques.

Seer: Possessing the ability to perceive the threads of destiny and predict future events, aiding cultivators in decision-making and avoiding dangers.

Appraiser: Specialists in assessing the quality, authenticity, and value of pills, artifacts, and other treasures.

Painter: Masters of painting techniques that can imbue their artworks with profound power, often used as talismans or protective barriers.

Disguiser: Skilled in the art of disguise and illusion, allowing cultivators to assume different identities and blend into various environments.

Tea Ceremony Master: Experts in the tea ceremony, capable of brewing and serving special teas that grant temporary boosts to cultivation or mental clarity.

Celestial Designer: Talented architects and designers who create magnificent sects, palaces, and cultivation spaces that harness natural energies.

Gourmet: Connoisseurs of food and ingredients, capable of refining and preparing delicacies that enhance cultivators' cultivation progress or offer unique benefits.

Demonic Tunist: Masters of sound and music, they can manipulate soundwaves to attack, defend, or influence emotions and mental states.

Terpsichore: Practitioners of dance and movement techniques that enhance physical strength, agility, and grace.

Spirit Awakener: Specialists in awakening and communicating with spirits, forming contracts with them for assistance in cultivation or combat.

Each occupation has its own grading system, which reflects the capabilities and mastery of the practitioners. For example, professions like Alchemist and Formation Masters are divided into nine grades, ranging from one star to nine stars. In alchemy, the quality of a pill is further determined by the number of rune lines on the pill. A pill can have a maximum of nine rune lines, representing the highest quality in its grade.

Cultivation techniques are also divided into grades, including Mortal Grade, Earth Grade, Heaven Grade, Profound Grade, Mystic Grade, Divine Grade, Saint Grade, and Immortal Grade. Each grade is further divided into low-tier, mid-tier, and high-tier levels, representing the increasing power and complexity of the techniques.

Similarly, pills, formations, and artifacts are divided into nine grades, from grade one to grade nine. As the grade increases, the cultivation required to make and use them also increases. Each grade is further divided into low-tier, mid-tier, and high-tier levels, indicating their potency and rarity.

These grading systems provide cultivators with a standard framework for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of various techniques, pills, formations, and artifacts. Cultivators strive to obtain higher grades in their chosen occupations to enhance their abilities and attain greater heights in their cultivation journey.

Author's Note: Further details about the occupations, grades, and their significance will be revealed in future chapter