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This is the social status of medical skills.
Ethan Smith had two intentions for going to the Divine Alchemist Valley this time.
First, to find a powerful background and resources to improve his cultivation speed.
Second, to find a decent artifact for refining medicine.
That day, Ethan Smith drove with Edward Green towards the Divine Alchemist Pavilion.
The Divine Alchemist Pavilion was located in River Town, adjacent to Peach Blossom City.
Although it was just a small town, the presence of the Divine Alchemist Pavilion brought an endless stream of visitors every year.
This resulted in a thriving economy in River Town, bringing in a significant amount of revenue every year.
Ethan Smith and Edward Green flew to the airport near River Town in no time.
Afterward, the two took a taxi to River Town.
Perhaps there were too many people going to River Town, so when Ethan Smith and Edward Green got in the car, there were already passengers.
âMaster, arenât there people in this car already?â Edward Green asked.
The driver glanced at Edward Green and said, âGoing to River Town, of course you have to share a car. Otherwise, youâll have to wait forever.â
Ethan Smith couldnât help but marvel at the charm of the Divine Alchemist Pavilion â it was too great!
âMr. Smith, should we wait for another car?â Edward Green tentatively asked. Ethan Smith waved his hand, âJust get in. As long as we can all fit.â So the two squeezed into the car and sat down.
Aside from Ethan Smith, there was a young girl around twenty years old.
The girl had her hair tied in twin braids and wore a long red dress. A small peach blossom tattoo was on her forehead, making her seem like she was from ancient times.
The girl was not talkative. After Ethan Smith and Edward Green got in the car, she turned her head to the side.
Edward Green looked at the girl and asked with a smile, âBeautiful girl, are you also going to the Divine Alchemist Pavilion?â
The girl didnât say a word or even turn her head.
Seeing this, Edward Green was not ashamed but more excited.
He boasted, âDo you know who this is? Heâs an elder of the Divine Alchemist Pavilion! Quite extraordinary!â
Hearing Edward Greenâs words, Ethan Smith almost spat out his water.
The girl finally turned her face towards them.
She glanced at Ethan Smith and said, âThere are no such young elders at the
Divine Alchemist Pavilion.â
âAh, well, a prospective elder.â Edward Green shamelessly stated.
The girl furrowed her brows, showing her dislike towards Edward Green.
âSay less.â Ethan Smith said with some helplessness.
The airport was not far from the Divine Alchemist Pavilion, and the car arrived near the pavilion after more than an hour of driving.
The entire Divine Alchemist Pavilion was built within a large canyon.
The houses were built on the foundation of the canyon.
This was one of the reasons for the name Divine Alchemist Valley.
When they got out of the car, the driver held up one finger and said, âOne thousand. â
Ethan Smith frowned, âWhy is it so expensive?â
The driver didnât hide it, laughed, and said, âWhich one of you who goes to the Divine Alchemist Pavilion for treatment isnât wealthy? Since youâre all so rich, of course, I have to charge more.â
âYou!â Edward Green was angry, about to argue, but was interrupted by Ethan Smith who waved his hand, âFine, letâs pay.â
Although Edward Green was reluctant, he honestly paid the driver.
Following that, the three of them walked towards the entrance of the Divine Alchemist Pavilion.
The gate was made of natural boulders, with a huge entrance that was already bustling with a long queue.
At the entrance, there were two young alchemists in charge of guarding.
âBeautiful girl, are you here to see a doctor? Tell me secretly, I can treat people!â Edward Green turned around, staring at the girl with a grin.
The girl coldly glanced at Edward Green and said, âA grown man, why so much idle talk!â
Edward Greenâs face flushed red, slightly embarrassed.Ethan Smith couldnât help but sigh. Was this still the white-haired young man who used to follow the Hill family? How did his skin get so thick?
Most of the people waiting in line at the Divine Alchemist Pavilion were here for medical treatment.
Of course, occasionally there were those who wanted to join the Divine Alchemist Pavilion.
But the requirements for joining the Divine Alchemist Pavilion were extremely harsh, admitting at most ten people each year.
A young man who wanted to join the Divine Alchemist Pavilion was ruthlessly rejected in front of them.
After about two hours, it was finally Ethan Smithâs turn.
The two young alchemists looked at Ethan Smith but didnât say a word, instead standing there and chatting idly.
âHello?â Ethan Smith tentatively called out.
However, these two alchemists completely ignored Ethan Smith.
âHello, Iâm here to compete for a spot as an alchemist in the Divine Alchemist Pavilion,â continued Ethan Smith.
Unfortunately, these two people still paid no attention to Ethan Smith.
At this time, the girl behind him said, âYouâre already so old. Donât you have any social experience?â
Ethan Smith was somewhat puzzled, âWhat do you mean?â
The girl snorted lightly, âIn this world, you canât get anywhere without money.â Ethan Smith suddenly understood.
He hadnât expected that the practice of giving gifts and receiving bribes would even affect the Divine Alchemist Pavilion.
Ethan Smith took out 1,000 yuan from his pocket, handed it to the two alchemists, and said, âIâm here to compete for an alchemist position.â
One of the alchemists glanced at the money in Ethan Smithâs hand and couldnât help but sneer, âWith this little money, are you trying to beg for something?â Ethan Smith frowned slightly, âHow much do you want, then?â
âAt least 100,000, right?â The two said indifferently. Hearing this, Ethan Smithâs face changed slightly.
100,000? Wasnât this a robbery?
âThose who come here for treatment, which one isnât seriously ill? Whatâs 100,000 yuan worth?â The alchemist sneered.
A trace of displeasure flashed across Ethan Smithâs face. He forcibly suppressed his anger and said, âJust take the 1,000, if you donât want it, not even 1,000 will be left.â
The two alchemists suddenly scoffed, âYouâre pretty tough? Fine, we donât want it, and youâre not stepping foot in the Divine Alchemist Pavilionâs gate!â
âDonât waste time. If you donât have the money, Iâll pay for you.â The girl in the red dress said coldly.
Ethan Smith did not respond. He looked coldly at the alchemists and said, âI know your elder. â
Upon hearing this, the two alchemists finally looked at Ethan Smith with proper attention, and a trace of caution flashed in their eyes.
The reason they were so cautious was that they had heard that the elder had invited a certain young man at the Medicine God Conference. âWhatâs your name?â one of the alchemists tentatively asked.
âEthan Smith.â
Upon hearing this name, the faces of the two people changed slightly. They hurriedly changed their attitude and said, âIt turns out it was Mr. Smith. We heard the elder mention you. We are really sorry. You can go in.â âWhat about this money?â Ethan Smith shook the 1,000 yuan in his hand.
âMr. Smith, youâre joking. Youâre a friend of the elder. How can we take your money?â The two laughed awlwardly.
Ethan Smith nodded and said nothing more.
At this time, the girl in the red dress behind Ethan Smith sneered, âAnother person using their connections.â
Ethan Smith glanced at her and thought to himself.
This girl in the red dress seemed quite arrogant.
Next in line was the girl in the red dress.
She walked up to the two alchemists and said, âIâm also here to compete for an alchemist position.â
Not waiting for the two alchemists to speak, the girl in the red dress spread her palm.
A group of green Spirit Fire leaped in her palm.
Ethan Smith raised his eyebrows slightly.
She actually had green Spirit Fire? No wonder she had such an arrogant attitude