"To become a Tianbao Alchemist, one must pass the assessment in Tianbao Tower to become a consecrated alchemist. Only consecrated alchemists can publicly sell Elixir Pills in Tianbao Tower and take on private jobs!" "It’s the same for Academy Alchemists, except they need to go to... the Inner Gate’s Refining Heaven Island for assessment!" Ling Xiang said calmly. Lin Bai frowned and said, "You have to pass an assessment just to sell Elixir Pills?" Ling Xiang chuckled, "Senior Brother, you might not know, but alchemists compete for reputation. The more famous the alchemist, the higher the price their Elixir Pills will fetch!" "For example, a common Qi Refining Pill made by an average alchemist might be worth one pound of Spirit Liquid. However, if made by a renowned alchemist, it can sell for a hundred pounds of Spirit Liquid!" "If you, Senior Brother, are neither an Academy Alchemist nor a Tianbao Alchemist, the Elixir Pills you make won’t be recognized by the warriors of Dongzhou Academy. You’ll have to take them to the Black Market on Blackstone Roland Island to sell!" Upon hearing this, Lin Bai understood. Lin Bai smiled and said, "So it’s essentially a certification. Only certified alchemists can publicly sell Elixir Pills. Without certification, we can only sell in the Black Market, right!" Ling Xiang nodded gently and said, "Yes." Lin Bai asked, "Where does one get certified?" Ling Xiang said, "Every three months, Academy Alchemists and Tianbao Alchemists conduct a public assessment on Dan Island within the Tianbao Archipelago. Alchemists who pass the assessment can join Tianbao Tower or enter Refining Heaven Island!" "Calculating the days, there’s only one month left until the assessment day on Dan Island!" "If Senior Brother wants to pass the assessment, you can go to Dan Island to register!" Lin Bai nodded and said, "I see, but right now I don’t even have an Alchemy Furnace, so I need to make a trip to the Black Market first!" Ling Xiang smiled and said, "If Senior Brother passes the alchemist assessment, if you can, please consider our Tianbao Tower Chamber of Commerce. We hold alchemist consecration in high regard!" "Let me take Senior Brother to the Black Market!" Lin Bai smiled slightly, turned, and left Tianbao Tower with Ling Xiang. After leaving Tianbao Island, Lin Bai headed straight for Blackstone Roland Island. Latest content publıshed on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⚑𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⚑𝓷𝓮𝓽 Fortunately, Blackstone Roland Island isn’t hard to find! In the southeast direction of the Tianbao Archipelago, there is an abandoned island, covered with decayed jungles and mountain ranges, desolate as if no one is there! But this place is Blackstone Roland Island! Lin Bai arrived above Blackstone Roland Island, and with a flicker of his figure, he descended below. As Lin Bai descended, he saw other warriors from the horizon, gathering from all directions and heading downwards. Upon landing in the rotten forest, they quickly found mountain caves and entered them, soon disappearing from sight! Lin Bai and Ling Xiang did the same, finding a mountain cave and entering it. Inside the cave, passages led in all directions to unknown places. As Lin Bai entered the cave, Ling Xiang took out a black robe and a black bamboo hat from her Storage Bag and handed them to Lin Bai. Lin Bai asked, "Why is this?" Ling Xiang smiled, "Senior Brother, the Black Market is a place for selling illicit goods. Not everyone wants their identity exposed!" "Oh, I see." Lin Bai nodded slightly and donned the black robe Ling Xiang handed him. Afterwards, Ling Xiang did the same; once dressed, the two entered the cave. After walking through the passageway, Lin Bai and Ling Xiang came to a massive square. "This square is built inside the mountain on Blackstone Roland Island." Upon entering, Lin Bai instantly assessed that the square was indeed within the mountain body. Ling Xiang led Lin Bai skillfully to a stone chamber, where someone dressed in black robes like Lin Bai was sitting, their face concealed. After sitting down, Ling Xiang directly said, "My friend needs an Alchemy Furnace!" The black-clothed old man in the room hoarsely asked, "What price range!" Ling Xiang paused, looking at Lin Bai! Lin Bai calmly said, "Below three thousand Spirit Liquid!" Lin Bai didn’t mention below five thousand Spirit Liquid, only three thousand. Because Lin Bai needed to save some Spirit Liquid to buy Spiritual Medicine for making Elixir Pills! The black-clothed warrior took out a Jade Slip, checked it, and said, "No, the lowest-priced Alchemy Furnace costs eight thousand Spirit Liquid!" Ling Xiang was taken aback by this, slightly shaking her head. Lin Bai frowned and said, "If that’s the case, then we won’t bother you." With that, Lin Bai got up to leave with Ling Xiang! Since Lin Bai’s five thousand Spirit Liquid wasn’t enough to purchase an Alchemy Furnace, he planned to first complete some tasks on Tianming Island, then return with more Spirit Liquid to purchase an Alchemy Furnace! Seeing Ling Xiang and Lin Bai about to leave, the black-clothed warrior said, "Wait a moment!" Lin Bai and Ling Xiang paused, turning back to look at the black-clothed warrior in confusion. The black-clothed warrior asked, "Are you two alchemists?" Ling Xiang smiled, "I am not, but my friend here is." The black-clothed warrior said, "If you are an alchemist and need Spirit Liquid, there is a path in our Black Market you might consider, which could allow you to obtain enough Spirit Liquid in a short time!" "Of course, you must be skilled!" Lin Bai asked, "I would like to hear more!" The black-clothed warrior said, "In the Black Market, there’s a bounty for Elixir Pills. Many warriors come to the Black Market to place bounties on forbidden pills. If you can create the Elixir Pills on the bounty board!" "Our Black Market can provide you with an Alchemy Furnace and Spiritual Medicine. Once the Elixir Pills are successfully made, we split the bounty’s Spirit Liquid fifty-fifty with you!" "You can consider this!" The black-clothed warrior’s face was hidden under a bamboo hat, making it impossible for Lin Bai to see his face, only hear his hoarse voice. Ling Xiang stayed silent, awaiting Lin Bai’s decision. After pondering for a moment, Lin Bai said, "I can give it a try!" The black-clothed warrior responded, "Very well, please follow me!" With that, the black-clothed warrior walked out of the room, leading Lin Bai into the passage. At this, Ling Xiang whispered, "Senior Brother, since you’ve chosen to be a Black Market alchemist, I won’t accompany you further. I hope you gain something from it!" "But I must advise you, Senior Brother, although being an alchemist at the Black Market can also earn you Spirit Liquid, it’s ultimately a clandestine skill. Becoming a Tianbao Alchemist or an Academy Alchemist is the rightful path!" Ling Xiang said calmly. Lin Bai cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Junior Sister, for the reminder. I won’t forget!" Ling Xiang nodded, turned, and left the Black Market. Lin Bai, on the other hand, followed the black-clothed old man down another passageway!