Chapter 73 Piaomiao Peak, Xifeng Valley
"Well, not bad. They are all medium-level elixirs. Your alchemy skills are pretty good!" The little old man took the elixirs given by Li Yi, tasted them carefully, and said in surprise.
"You are a good boy. With this alchemy skill, you will definitely live a good life in the sect, and you can also help me share some work. Let me know! What are your thoughts on the task?" The little old man was very interested in Li Yi. Satisfied, Li Yi was actually given the opportunity to choose a task.
"Junior wants to find a job that can grow elixirs and refine elixirs." Li Yi said respectfully, clasping his fists.
After listening to Li Yi's words, the little old man was obviously stunned for a moment, pondered for a moment and said: "There happens to be a mission like the one my nephew mentioned, but many disciples are unable to complete this mission. There are already many My disciples were punished. To be honest, it was quite challenging.”
After hearing what the little old man said, Li Yi became interested and asked hurriedly: "What kind of mission is this? I wonder if my uncle can introduce it in detail."
Immediately, the little old man took out a jade slip from the shelf nearby, handed it to Li Yi, and said: "There is a valley northwest of Piaomiao Peak. The spiritual energy there is quite strong. Where was the sect built? A medicine garden also has a miniature underground fire vent, which is an excellent place for planting elixirs and refining elixirs. Every year, a certain amount of elixirs must be paid to the sect. Many disciples are interested in this task, but None of the disciples were able to pay the full amount of the elixir, and some even failed to pay a single elixir. I originally thought that it was the disciples who were greedy for the elixir, but later I discovered that there was no disciple who was greedy for the elixir, but that the elixir was being used inexplicably. Disappeared. I also went to investigate a few times, but I didn't find the reason. If Master Li wants to take on this task, he only needs to hand in a bottle of this elixir every month, and there is no need to hand in the elixir. Master Li. What do you think, nephew?" At this point, the little old man was still very upset.
After listening to the little old man's words, Li Yi frowned. It was nothing to hand in the elixir, but the elixir disappeared inexplicably. There must be something fishy in this. Even the monks in the foundation building period didn't find out the reason, so it was even less possible for him to find the reason. Yes, Li Yi felt a little guilty in his heart.
"It's actually the West Wind Valley. Junior Brother Li, you'd better find another place! This place is a bit evil." Mo Qingyu, who was standing aside, said hurriedly.
She knew about West Wind Valley and the medicine garden in West Wind Valley. Except for the period when it was first built, the disciples who guarded the medicine garden were able to turn over the full amount of elixirs and even make a lot of profits. However, later on, no disciples could After finishing the work, the disciples who guarded the medicine garden lost all their money almost every time and were punished by the sect.
"Uncle Master, are there any other tasks?" Li Yi asked hopefully.
"No more. This year's missions have all been assigned. Disciples who have received missions will not be allowed to change missions for at least one year. This point needs to be remembered by Master Nephew Li. No matter what mission you receive, as long as you accept it, you will be able to change it within one year. No one is allowed to change inside. To meet the needs of Master Nephew, only West Wind Valley is left. In fact, for Master Nephew, this West Wind Valley is a good place, with rich spiritual energy, large space, and formations. There is usually no one in the shelter except the nephew. The nephew can do whatever he wants. Even practicing exercises and refining elixirs are very secretive. You have to know that other tasks are not given such good treatment. The monks in the Qi Refining Stage don't have separate caves, they all live together with others." The little old man was explaining to Li Yi incessantly, hoping that Li Yi would take over this task.
Seeing that Li Yi was a little moved, the little old man began to persuade again: "Besides, my nephew is still an alchemist. Even if some elixirs are lost, it won't mean anything to my nephew!"
Li Yi was not moved by the little old man's words, but looked at the location of the West Wind Valley in the jade slips. The West Wind Valley is on the northwest edge of Piaomiao Peak. It is very remote, and there are also medicine gardens and ground fires. , which perfectly meets his needs.
After thinking about it for a while, Li Yi decided to take over the task of West Wind Valley and said: "One bottle of medium elixir a month is too much. My nephew can't afford it. Turn in ten bottles of medium ginseng spirit every year." Dan. Submit it once every six months, what do you think?”
After listening to Li Yi's words, the little old man's face was filled with joy at first, but he pretended to be solemn and said: "Well, it's the first time for my nephew to receive a mission, so I can barely agree to this request, but it won't be allowed in the second year! But there is one requirement, that is, the scale of the West Wind Valley Medicine Garden cannot be reduced, let alone be abandoned. I will not return this bottle of elixir to my nephew. In addition, I would like to ask my nephew again not to forget to hand over the elixir. But you have to be punished!”
"Thank you, uncle, my nephew knows." Li Yi said respectfully, cupping his fists. Li Yi thinks this person is good, but he is a little greedy for money.
"Okay, this jade pendant is the key to unlocking the protective formation of West Wind Valley. You have to keep it. Mo Yatou also knows the way, so let him take you there! I won't send anyone to take you there." The little old man He took out a white jade pendant, handed it to Li Yi and said.
Li Yi took the jade pendant with both hands, said goodbye to Mo Qingyu and left.
Under the leadership of Mo Qingyu, they soon arrived at Piaomiao Peak, a valley in the back mountain.
Piaomiao Peak is one of the five main peaks of Tianqiaomen. It is composed of a main peak and three sub-peaks. It is also the highest peak. The peak towers into the clouds. The top is inhabited by Golden Core monks, and the middle part is inhabited by Foundation Establishment monks who practice Qi refining. The early monks could only live at the foot of the mountain.
The location of the West Wind Valley is somewhat special. This valley is the main peak of Piaomiao Peak, where it meets one of the sub-peaks. Although it is not as rich in spiritual energy as the place where the foundation-building cultivators live, it is much better than the foot of the mountain.
Looking at the fog in the valley, Li Yi opened the formation with the jade pendant in his hand, and a long and narrow valley appeared in front of him. The word "West Wind" was written on the top of the valley. The valley was about a hundred feet long and only five or six feet wide. There was a small road in the middle. Many spiritual medicines were planted on the hillsides on both sides. There was a small wooden house at the end of the valley. Behind the wooden house was a ground fire mouth, and there was ground fire coming out. Feeling the rich spiritual energy in the air and the rich medicinal fragrance, Li Yi was very happy.
"Junior Brother Li, the environment here is very good. It is a good place to practice, and the defensive formation is also very strong. Even ordinary foundation-building cultivators may not be able to break it." Mo Qingyu said.
In the past, she had only heard from her fellow apprentices that the missions in West Wind Valley were difficult to complete, but she had no idea that the environment here was so good. However, when she thought about having to hand in a bottle of medium-grade first-grade elixir every month, she gave up. Although there were some elixirs produced here, she couldn't afford to have them frequently, not to mention that the place where she lived now was not bad either.