Chapter 57: Premium Level Elixir Pill
The elixir fragrance wafted through the room, sharpening everyone's senses like a refreshing, fragrant breeze. The air was thick with the scent of medicinal herbs and the faint, sweet aroma of elixirs, creating an atmosphere that was both invigorating and soothing.
Shaun Zet, ever the dramatic one, took an exaggerated deep breath, his expression one of pure bliss. "Junior Sister Kim," he said, his voice dripping with admiration, "your alchemy skills have reached new heights! Just the fragrance of this elixir is enough to save me a day's worth of hard cultivation."
Kim Simona, however, remained as calm and composed as ever. There was no trace of surprise or smugness in her expression as she replied, "Senior Brother Shaun, you flatter me." She turned to the white-robed elder, her tone steady. "What's the result?"
The old man grinned widely, his eyes twinkling with excitement. "Fellow Dao Kim, you sent a total of 347 pills this time. Among them, 164 are Bone Tempering Pills, and 39 are Spirit Restore Pills..." He listed the types of pills she had submitted for inspection, his smile deepening with each word. "Congratulations, Fellow Dao Kim. Of these, 289 are mid-level pills, 57 are entry-level pills..." He paused deliberately, letting the anticipation build, before delivering the final piece of news with gravitas. "And one premium-level pill—a Spirit Restore Pill!"
"What?!" The room erupted in surprise. Kim Simona's lips curved into a faint smile, her chin lifting slightly as a hint of satisfaction broke through her usual calm demeanor. Shaun Zet and the other two disciples gaped at her in amazement, their voices overlapping in disbelief. "Premium-level?!"
The white-robed elder nodded, his admiration evident. "Yes, it is indeed a premium-level pill." He looked at Kim Simona with genuine respect. "Fellow Dao Kim, congratulations! You've only been practicing alchemy for a little over ten years, and now you've crafted a premium-level pill. You're a true prodigy! With time, you'll undoubtedly claim a top spot on the World Grand Alchemy Rankings."
Kim Simona suppressed her joy, her modesty shining through. "Senior, your words are too kind. The names on the World Grand Alchemy Rankings belong to true alchemy grandmasters. I'm still far behind their level and have much to learn. I must continue to study and practice diligently."
The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then the white-robed elder proceeded to tally up the spirit stones owed to Kim Simona. When he announced the amount, she raised a delicate brow, her surprise evident. "The payment seems... a bit higher than expected?"
"Not at all," the elder replied with a warm smile. "This is the decision of the board of directors of we tower. From now on, we'll purchase your elixir pills at 10% above the standard contract. It's our way of supporting you in improving your cultivation and achieving mastery in alchemy as soon as possible."