129: Chapter 129 Evergreen Technique, Middle Section, Minor Completion

As Pei Sixing's talent was revealed, Pei Yongyi focused all his attention on Pei Sixing.

No one was happier than he was that the Family could produce such a gifted Alchemy Genius.

As the Family's only First-Rank Alchemist, he had little room for further improvement at his age, so he naturally thought about taking on a Disciple.

Unfortunately, he had never found a suitable Disciple. The appearance of Pei Sixing undoubtedly fulfilled this wish of his.

The next moment, amidst the envious gazes of the clansmen, Pei Sixing arrived before Pei Qingyun.

The Pei Clan prioritized education when cultivating its clansmen.

As a direct descendant of the Pei Clan, although Pei Sixing was only ten years old, he understood that the old man before him was the Old Ancestor with the highest status in the Pei Clan.

"Pei Sixing pays his respects to the Old Ancestor." Pei Sixing lowered his head, bent his knees slightly, and bowed respectfully to Pei Qingyun.

Pei Qingyun's face was full of kindness as he smiled and said, "Sixing, look up and let me get a good look at our Family's Alchemy Genius."

Hearing this, Pei Sixing timidly raised his head, his large, sparkling eyes curiously sizing up Pei Qingyun.

After all, he was only a ten-year-old child and had not yet developed awe for those in positions of power.

Pei Qingyun did not mind; instead, he praised, "Not bad, fearless and outstanding; you truly have the potential of a Hidden Dragon."

Hearing this, Pei Yongyi, who was on the side, chimed in, "The Old Ancestor is absolutely right. Based on my many years of Alchemy experience, if Sixing can persevere on the path of Alchemy, a future as a Tier 3 Alchemist is within reach."

"A Tier 3 Alchemist." Pei Qingyun smiled, non-committal.

With Pei Yongyi's insight, becoming a Tier 3 Alchemist was already an extremely high evaluation.

Looking across the nineteen provinces and hundreds of counties of the Great Jing Dynasty, there were thousands of third-rate families.

However, the number of Tier 3 Alchemists was far fewer than the number of Great Families. It was basically impossible for a Tier 3 Alchemist to exist within a third-rate family.

Firstly, the methods for refining Tier 3 Medicinal Pills were extremely hard to find. Even if a third-rate family truly stumbled upon a stroke of luck, entered a Senior's Immortal Cave, and obtained a high-grade Medicinal Pill refining method, they simply lacked the economic strength to Cultivate a Tier 3 Alchemist.

Secondly, if a Tier 3 Alchemist were born into a third-rate family, it would inevitably attract the covetous eyes of other forces.

With the strength of a third-rate family, even if they could truly Cultivate a Tier 3 Alchemist, it would be very difficult to protect that Tier 3 Alchemist.

One must know that many second-rate families had failed to Cultivate even a single Tier 3 Alchemist.

Not to look too far, of the four great families in Jinhuai Prefecture, the last-ranked Lu Family had not cultivated a Tier 3 Alchemist.

This shows the importance and scarcity of a Tier 3 Alchemist.

But in Pei Qingyun's view, a Tier 3 Alchemist was merely the starting point for an Alchemist.

If it were only to Cultivate a Tier 3 Alchemist, there was no real need for him to do so.

Immediately, Pei Qingyun looked at Pei Sixing on the side and said kindly, "Sixing, are you willing to follow Elder Yongyi to learn Alchemy and contribute to the Family?"

Pei Sixing did not answer immediately. After a brief moment of thought, he blinked his large eyes, looked first at Pei Yongyi, and then at Pei Qingyun, saying with an expectant face, "Old Ancestor, can I follow you to learn Alchemy?"

Pei Qingyun looked surprised; he had not expected Pei Sixing to be so bold.

They say newborn calves are not afraid of tigers.

For Pei Sixing to dare say this to his face really required some courage.

However, he was more curious as to why Pei Sixing would say that.

He had never performed Alchemy before.

Pei Qingyun asked, "Sixing, why do you want to follow me to learn Alchemy?"

Pei Yongyi on the side wore a bitter expression.

He was, after all, the Family's only Alchemist; he hadn't expected to be shunned.

As a dignified First-Rank Alchemist, could he not find a successor Disciple?

At this moment, he felt that life was so hard.

The next moment, Pei Sixing provided the answer.

He said innocently, "Father said that the Old Ancestor is the most formidable person in the Family. Only by following the Old Ancestor can Sixing learn the strongest Alchemy."

Pei Qingyun had thought that Pei Sixing possessed the Wisdom Eye and saw his extraordinariness; he hadn't expected this answer.

But upon reflection, Pei Qingyun was relieved.

At Pei Sixing's age, it was normal to have such thoughts.

Judging by his words, Pei Sixing could be considered a child with high aspirations.

Pei Yongyi on the side breathed a sigh of relief.

In terms of strength, he was naturally inferior to the Old Ancestor, but in terms of Alchemy, he was confident that he was the strongest in the Family.

This Disciple wouldn't be running away.

Looking at Pei Sixing's innocent expression, Pei Qingyun refused, "I cannot teach you."

Hearing this, Pei Sixing's expectant little eyes instantly dimmed, and his small face was full of disappointment.

As for Alchemy, he simply didn't know how.

If he were to teach Pei Sixing Alchemy, wouldn't that be misleading the youth? For any profession, basic theory is the most important thing.

Pei Yongyi's Alchemy level wasn't great, but his Alchemy theory was solid.

After all, Pei Yongyi had been systematically and formally cultivated by the Pei Clan at a considerable cost.

As for Pei Qingyun teaching himself Alchemy, there was no time for that right now.

However, Pei Qingyun was adept at setting lofty goals.

"You should study Alchemy diligently here with Elder Yongyi. If you can become a First-Rank Alchemist within a year, I can consider teaching you Alchemy."

Pei Sixing's eyes lit up, and a brilliant smile appeared on his face, "Old Ancestor, Sixing will definitely work hard."

Pei Yongyi stood on the side, silently giving the Old Ancestor a thumbs up in his heart.

When it came to setting lofty goals, the Old Ancestor was the master.

Why didn't the Old Ancestor say that to him back then?

If the Old Ancestor had encouraged him like that back then, he might not have failed to become a Tier 2 Alchemist.

In his view, for the Old Ancestor to teach personally and for one to become a First-Rank Alchemist in a year was simply impossible.

With Pei Sixing, his Alchemy could be considered to have a successor.

Pei Qingyun said, "Yongyi, I will leave Sixing to you from now on."

Pei Yongyi said solemnly, "Old Ancestor, please rest assured, Yongyi will definitely Cultivate him into a qualified Alchemist."

After finishing all this, Pei Qingyun returned to the ancestral house.

...

In a flash, half a month passed.

The time had arrived at the twenty-ninth day of the lunar year.

During this time, Pei Qingyun had been inside the ancestral house Cultivating the middle volume of the Evergreen Art.

Ever since the Yuanhang Trade Caravan obtained the Dragon Scale Horse, transport efficiency had increased by twenty to thirty percent.

It had been over two months since the Yuanhang Trade Caravan was established.

Yet in just two short months, the Yuanhang Trade Caravan's business had expanded to six counties in Jinhuai Prefecture, and it even had a certain reputation in those six counties.

The development of the Wuyang Pei Clan could be described as changing with each passing day.

Unknowingly, he had been in this world for over four months, and Pei Qingyun had completely adapted to the pace of life in this world.

Tomorrow was the thirtieth day of the lunar year, which was also the liveliest day of the year.

Stepping out of the ancestral house, Pei Qingyun came to the courtyard, and an invisible force rippled outward.

In this half month, his Evergreen Art middle volume had also advanced from entry-level to Minor Achievement.

It had to be said that the bonus of a mystic-grade peak technique was far from what a yellow-grade Cultivation Technique could compare to.

Advancing from entry-level to Minor Achievement was equivalent to the bonus of a yellow-grade peak Cultivation Technique reaching Perfection.