To avoid errors, Zhu Xue kept records in triplicate: one for Ling Luo Yi, one for the customer, and one for herself. The customer would present their record to claim their items, while Ling Luo Yi would use her copy to refine the pills.
After Zhu Xue finished recording, Zhu Shuang handed one copy to Ling Luo Yi.
Ling Luo Yi reviewed it and nodded, indicating the order was acceptable.
Zhu Shuang then placed the order back on the table, alongside the other two copies.
Zhu Xue pondered for a moment and asked, "Miss, do the hundred spirit energy pills require an additional rush fee?"
"No."
"Yes," Zhu Xue replied, then asked, "And Miss, when will the goods be collected?"
"We will depart on the tenth of next month, and we will be staying here during that time."
"Yes," Zhu Xue turned to the Second Elder and said, "Second Elder, please review this. If there are no issues, please affix your seal and pay the deposit. The goods can be collected here on the tenth of next month, at which time the remaining balance will be due."
The Second Elder did not inquire about the remaining balance, though he could guess it referred to the rest of the payment.
The Second Elder carefully examined the order. It was very detailed, listing the customer's name, the name of the pill, its rank, quality, unit price, quantity, total price, the date the deposit was paid, the collection date, the collection location, the collection personnel, and the delivery personnel. Everything was recorded completely and clearly, making it easy to understand at a glance.
Finding no issues, the Second Elder affixed the royal seal of the Long Qing Kingdom and paid the deposit.
Zhu Shuang then presented the three order copies to Ling Luo Yi again, who affixed the seal of the Ling Family Pill Pavilion.
Once all seals were in place, Zhu Shuang handed one copy to the Second Elder and said, "Second Elder, please come to the specified time and location on the order to collect the goods."
The Second Elder took the order and, noticing Ling Luo Yi had not yet given him the spirit energy pills, said, "Eldest Miss Ling, you haven't given this old man the spirit energy pills yet?"
Ling Luo Yi blinked in surprise, then took out ten porcelain bottles. "Ten pills per bottle, ten bottles in total. Second Elder, you may inspect them if you do not believe me."
Zhu Shuang placed the ten bottles of pills on the small desk.
The Second Elder paid the money and put away the ten porcelain bottles, saying, "I do have some trust. However, Eldest Miss Ling, there are many people waiting behind you, and their pill orders are not small. Can you manage them?"
"That is not something the Second Elder needs to worry about."
At this, their curiosity about Ling Luo Yi's alchemy level grew even stronger.
It was common knowledge that higher-grade pills were more difficult and time-consuming to refine, and each batch yielded only a few pills, at most three to five.
If Ling Luo Yi could accept so many orders simultaneously, just how high was her alchemy level?
"Stop staring, I have other matters to attend to shortly."
Hearing that Ling Luo Yi had other matters to attend to, everyone grew anxious, fearing they might not be able to purchase any pills.
Seventh-grade pills!
They were seventh-grade pills!
Seventh-grade pills were only sold in super nations and within the Tian Xuan Domain, places they were not qualified to enter. This meant Ling Luo Yi's establishment was their only avenue to obtain seventh-grade pills.
Furthermore, Ling Luo Yi, at only eighteen years old, was already a seventh-grade alchemist! Given a few more years, it was possible she could break through to eighth-grade, or even ninth-grade, or higher.
Qiu Yuan Xi could guess their thoughts from their obvious reactions and let out a disdainful laugh.
These people underestimated Xiao Luo'er far too much. Her alchemy level surpassed even her own, a Saintess of Medicine from the Human Race. If she hadn't been chosen so early, the position of Saintess of Medicine might not have been hers.
With this thought, Qiu Yuan Xi looked at Ling Luo Yi with a complex expression.
Ling Luo Yi, having known her for so long, could tell what Qiu Yuan Xi was thinking and sent her a telepathic message: "Ah Yuan, you're overthinking again."
Qiu Yuan Xi also sent a telepathic message, "Xiao Luo'er, I'm just feeling a little envious."
"Just a little bit of envy is allowed."
"Yes, yes."
Little Feng Xi, able to see the outside world through Ling Luo Yi, couldn't help but send her a telepathic message upon seeing the situation, "Master, your advertisement was truly brilliant. Having Shangguan Ting consume your pills and advance three stages in front of everyone not only dispelled the doubts of those people but also increased the fame of the Ling Family Pill Pavilion, while also deterring them from attacking the Tian Wu Kingdom due to your pills. Wouldn't you say that's killing three birds with one stone?"
"More than that. If the timing is right, they should all be on their way. Those who haven't arrived yet will likely come after hearing about today's events. Therefore, my plan can be brought to a close."
Little Feng Xi had known Ling Luo Yi for too long and could understand her intentions from a single action. Thus, even though Ling Luo Yi hadn't explicitly stated her plan, it had already guessed about eighty percent of it.
"Master, you intend to let those influential figures continue the work?"
"This continent is too vast. It would take the Ling family an unknown amount of time to achieve this alone. Since it benefits the entire continent, they should contribute something. They can't just take benefits without giving anything back, can they?"
"Master, in reality, you're just being lazy, aren't you?"
"Oh?"
Hearing the hint of a threat in the tone, Little Feng Xi's fur stood on end, and it quickly sent a telepathic message, "Master is right, why should they get benefits for free!"
Hearing Little Feng Xi's playful voice, Ling Luo Yi couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Qiu Yuan Xi, who was beside her, naturally saw this and asked curiously, "Xiao Luo'er, what's wrong?"
Ling Luo Yi shook her head, "Nothing."
Qiu Yuan Xi looked bewildered but, since Ling Luo Yi didn't elaborate, she wisely refrained from asking further questions.
There were many people queuing in front of Ling Luo Yi's room. Even with Zhu Shuang's assistance, it took over two hours to record all the orders.
After everyone had left, Ling Luo Yi checked the sky; it was already close to the hour of Hai.
Seeing Zhu Xue yawn, Ling Luo Yi said, "Zhu Xue, Zhu Shuang, you should both go back and rest. We'll be very busy tomorrow."
"Yes."
After they had both returned to their rooms, Ling Luo Yi handed six-tenths of the orders to Qiu Yuan Xi.
Qiu Yuan Xi looked at them, twitched her lips, and accepted them, saying, "I'll refine them in your Starry Night World."
"Mhm."
In the next instant, Qiu Yuan Xi vanished from her spot. Ling Luo Yi also entered the small world.
When Ling Luo Yi arrived, the banquet had already concluded, and only Ling Hua Yu was waiting for her.
Seeing her arrive, Ling Hua Yu smiled and said, "Luo'er, Grandpa knew you would come. Come and talk with Grandpa for a while."
Ling Luo Yi obediently sat down and took out all the crystal cards she had just obtained. "Grandpa, this is the income from selling pills just now. Please take it."
Ling Hua Yu accepted it without refusal and said, "Luo'er, you have worked hard during this time."
"Grandpa, I haven't worked hard at all."
"Luo'er, Grandpa knows that the family hasn't taken much care of you, yet you are making every effort to help the family."
"Grandpa, I also have the surname Ling. Am I an outsider?"
"How could you be!" Ling Hua Yu exclaimed, "Luo'er, Grandpa just feels that you are still young. These matters should be the worries of us elders, but you have taken them all upon yourself."
"Grandpa, I know, but we are all family. Shouldn't family members help each other? I don't know how to manage the family, but Grandpa does it very well. If the family lacks resources, and I have them, I can provide them. To make the family better, aren't we all working together?"
"Luo'er, Grandpa just feels you've been too wronged."
"Grandpa, I've been outside for so many years and seen many families, but none are as harmonious and happy as the Ling family. Every time I see people around me with a home to return to, I feel so lonely."
"Luo'er, you're not lonely anymore now that you're home," Ling Hua Yu said, looking at Ling Luo Yi with great affection.
"Mhm." Ling Luo Yi suddenly asked, "Grandpa, have you ever regretted anything in the past ten years? Regretted going..."