The entire Alchemist Association only had Glorious Alchemists capable of refining Peerless Qi-Burning Pills.
That Qin Hanchu could refine Peerless Qi-Burning Pills indicated he possessed the qualification to ascend to the rank of Glorious Alchemist.
Upon hearing Qin Hanchu intended to apply for the Glorious Alchemist title, the examiner was rather dismissive.
Were it not for Qin Hanchu's status as an Honorary Deacon, he would have already offered relentless ridicule and abuse.
Yet, he had not anticipated Qin Hanchu's alchemy prowess to be this terrifying.
Someone who didn't even possess the Bronze Alchemist title surprisingly had the capability of a Glorious Alchemist.
This batch of Qi-Burning Pills yielded six pills in total, and Qin Hanchu directly pocketed three of them.
"May I apply for Glorious Alchemist now?" Qin Hanchu inquired.
The examiner hurried to the alchemy furnace. He picked up a Qi-Burning Pill and meticulously inspected it.
After a moment, he put away three Qi-Burning Pills. "I never expected Deacon Ye to possess such profound alchemical attainments. I am impressed."
"You are too kind," Qin Hanchu replied with a smile.
The examiner mused, "I shall first present Mr. Ye with the Purple-Gold Alchemist medal. You may return in a week, and two Glorious Alchemists will conduct your examination then."
"Very well," Qin Hanchu agreed, nodding. He then asked, "With the Purple-Gold Alchemist medal, can I accept alchemy commissions?"
"Certainly, but you need to accept orders through the Alchemist Association."
"The Alchemist Association will not only connect you with clients but also provide alchemy tools and refining rooms."
Qin Hanchu inquired, "What kind of remuneration can I receive?"
"You can accept payment in currency, medicinal herbs, or finished pills as remuneration."
"You simply need to inform the staff of your preferred payment type, and they will make it public."
Qin Hanchu nodded. "Understood."
"Please wait a moment. Once the Purple-Gold medal is crafted, I will provide you with a detailed introduction."
Whether it was his status as an Honorary Deacon or a Purple-Gold Alchemist, both were sufficient to earn the examiner's respect.
Moreover, Qin Hanchu possessed the capability to contend for the Glorious Alchemist title.
Should Qin Hanchu succeed, his influence would rival that of an Elder.
Within the underground city, Elders were high-ranking officials second only to the Tower Lord and Alliance Leader.
It was precisely for this reason that the examiner personally introduced Qin Hanchu, also considered an effort to foster good relations in advance.
In less than half an hour, Qin Hanchu's Purple-Gold medal was forged, signifying his attainment as a Purple-Gold Alchemist.
In the underground city, the status of a Purple-Gold Alchemist was comparable to that of a Deacon.
Qin Hanchu, being both an Honorary Deacon and a Purple-Gold Alchemist, already possessed a distinguished standing.
Led by the examiner, Qin Hanchu toured the Alchemist Association.
After touring the association, he made his information public and accepted custom pill orders.
Leaving the Alchemist Association, Qin Hanchu rode his motorcycle to the main fortress's Free Trade Zone.
According to the examiner from the Alchemist Association, many people here sold medicinal herbs.
After parking his motorcycle, Qin Hanchu entered the Free Trade Zone.
Indeed, he spotted many precious medicinal herbs here.
"The best auxiliary pill for Grandmasters is the Qi-Gathering Pill. I can directly use it to break through to the Grandmaster peak."
"Fire Ganoderma, Ink Heart Lotus, two-hundred-year-old wild ginseng, Purple Leaf Orchid Grass, Bone-Washing Flower."
"I already obtained a hundred-year-old wild ginseng and Fire Ganoderma from that Grandmaster. Now I only need three more medicinal ingredients."
While deep in thought, Qin Hanchu noticed a Bone-Washing Flower.
Qin Hanchu strode over and inquired about the Bone-Washing Flower at the stall, "How much for this Bone-Washing Flower?"
"Fifty million!" the stall owner stated directly.
Qin Hanchu did not haggle, nodding. "I'll take it."
The stall owner was not surprised, as there were plenty of wealthy individuals in the underground city.
After Qin Hanchu completed the transfer, the stall owner packed the Bone-Washing Flower into a brocade box and handed it to Qin Hanchu.
Taking the Bone-Washing Flower, Qin Hanchu continued walking forward.
The resources of the subterranean world were indeed abundant. Before Qin Hanchu had even completed one round of browsing, he had already purchased the remaining Purple Leaf Orchid Grass and Ink Heart Lotus.
The hundred-year-old wild ginseng and Fire Ganoderma were still in Jianghai City, and Qin Hanchu had no intention of making a special trip for them.
Fortunately, the Black Tower offered delivery services. Qin Hanchu directly called the previous Black Tower Deacon and asked him to send someone to deliver the medicinal ingredients.
After hanging up the phone, he continued to wander through the free market.
In this market, he found another three-hundred-year-old wild ginseng and a hundred-year-old Fire Ganoderma.
The medicinal ingredients from Jianghai City would take at least half a month to arrive, so Qin Hanchu immediately purchased these two.
Having gathered all the medicinal ingredients, Qin Hanchu rode his motorcycle back to the Alchemist Association.
With his Purple-Gold medal, he freely borrowed a high-level alchemy room.
Qin Hanchu wasted no time and immediately began refining.
Although the Qi-Gathering Pill was still a basic pill, its refining process was rather complex.
It took Qin Hanchu a full day and night to refine ten Peerless Qi-Gathering Pills.
With the aid of these ten Peerless Qi-Gathering Pills and the three Peerless Qi-Burning Pills, he was confident he could reach the peak of the Grandmaster mid-stage within five days.
Leaving the Alchemist Association, Qin Hanchu first enjoyed a good meal, and then returned to his residence.
Just as Qin Hanchu opened his door, the door opposite his suddenly opened.
Qin Hanchu turned to look and saw a stunning beauty dressed in combat attire emerging.
This combat attire was the battle uniform custom-made by the Black Tower for its members. It was not only comfortable but also possessed a certain defensive capability.
The subterranean world was home to many venomous insects, and ordinary clothing could not prevent their sneak attacks.
Once bitten, the consequences were severe.
This combat attire was a treasure for resisting sneak attacks from venomous insects.
The beauty appeared to be around twenty-eight or twenty-nine years old. Although she had not reached the Grandmaster level, she should possess ninth-grade strength.
"Are you new here?" the beauty asked Qin Hanchu.
Housing in the underground city was very expensive, and most people could only afford to rent.
Because Qin Hanchu was a Deacon, this residence was a gift from the Black Tower.
This beauty, on the other hand, was a tenant.
Qin Hanchu smiled and extended his hand. "Hello, my name is Qin Hanchu."
"I am Lai Caiyun!" The beauty wore combat gloves on her hands, and she shook hands with Qin Hanchu.
Qin Hanchu said, "Are you preparing to leave the city?"
"Yes, I'm going out to earn some living expenses." Lai Caiyun smiled and asked, "By the way, what grade are you?"
Qin Hanchu scratched his head and smiled, "I'm a bit stronger than ninth grade."
"You… you're a Grandmaster?" Lai Caiyun looked at Qin Hanchu in surprise.
Qin Hanchu smiled. "Be careful."
"When I return, I will definitely ask for your guidance. I'm leaving now," Lai Caiyun said with a smile, her right hand gripping a battle saber.
Seeing Lai Caiyun walk away, Qin Hanchu returned to his room to cultivate.
Time flew by, and five days had passed.
After five days of cultivation, his realm had successfully advanced to the peak of the Grandmaster mid-stage.
"I need to buy more medicinal ingredients. With another batch of Qi-Gathering Pills, I can reach the Grandmaster late-stage!"
"My cultivation speed is still a bit slow."
Qin Hanchu sighed.