BLOODLINE TEMPERING: Transforming From Worm To Dragon

Chapter 30: Errand Boy

"Disciple Chen Tu is... Unsure how to decide..." the elder's offer startled Chen Tu on the spot, making him unsure of what to decide. Let alone being the elder's errand boy, he might not be capable even of transporting herbs.

Furthermore, he had a big flaw, which is by being illiterate. This matter alone was enough to disqualify him a hundred or thousand times.

"Disciple Chen Tu is illiterate, elder." Chen Tu bowed. He had no idea how he should answer the elder. And at the same time, he doesn't want to miss the chance either. Wasn't this similar to what Qin Lei said yesterday about the importance of an opportunity?

Deep inside Chen Tu, he was both happy and angry.

The current Chen Tu was similar to a fisherman that tried to fish with bamboo and luckily had his lure bitten by a whale. He was happy that his effort obtained the elder's appreciation. But at the same time, angry for not having the ability to hold onto the opportunity.

Suppose he simply accepted the offer without counting what kind of ability he had. Won't he turn into a mess later?

"Hahaha... With that Language Jade in your hand, do you think you'll remain illiterate for life?" the elder laughed and pointed at the piece of black jade in Chen Tu's hand. It could be due to this treasure that the elder chose to recruit Chen Tu into his faction.

The elder's words made Chen Tu look at the Language Jade again. Perhaps, like the elder said, this piece of jade might be the turning point for Chen Tu to succeed, followed by putting in the effort by following Elder Wei Xuan.

"As long you're hardworking enough, one month would be enough for you to shed away this layer of the illiterate background. You'll be like a cicada that could fly after shedding it outer shell." the elder added. His words show how much confidence the elder had in that treasure.

If this Language Jade was mediocre, won't everyone have a piece in their hand?

After listening to so much, Chen Tu was still undecided. His last resort was to look at Qin Lei to see what kind of opinion he had. And to his response, the latter keeps nodding his head gently, hinting Chen Tu to accept it.

"This worthless disciple will do his best to not be a shame to the elder's expectation!" Chen Tu bowed to the elder and accepted his offer. Suppose Chen Tu was still indecisive after everything. In that case, he might jump into the river and wait for another opportunity.

Furthermore, Chen Tu has no demerit in becoming the elder's errand boy. The position name itself might be humble, but not his status. In a way, the elder's errand boy is similar to Qin Lei's position as a representative.

But nothing surpasses the benefit that comes with it.

"Very good. From tomorrow onwards, take one hour daily to learn about the herbs we have here from Xiao Qin. I'll test both of you a week later to see how well you two performed." the elder said.

"If you both pass my test, I'll let you two assist me in my alchemy workshop and learn how to refine the Spiritual Replenishing Pill," he added. This was the biggest surprise that Chen Tu and Qin Lei could never imagine.

What does the word "learning how to refine pills" mean to a disciple with a weak background like theirs? There might be plenty of answers to this question, but only one was the most accurate in their case.

It means... They would be considered an unofficial disciple of Elder Wei Xuan.

Although Chen Tu was the one who got the opportunity, Qin Lei was the happiest here for getting dragged into the play together. It was great news for him because he had followed the elder for nearly six years.

Only ten elders were in this Blood Refining Grotto, and seven were based in the Outer Grotto. Even if they're merely an unofficial disciple of the elder, that status alone will bring them plenty of benefits, such as additional cultivation resources and opportunities.

Even the top ten disciples in this Outer Grotto were the Official Disciple of a few elders. Without this status, how could they obtain enough cultivation resources to stay in that position until the next opening of the Inner Grotto?

"Alright. There's nothing else from this old man today. Both of you should get a rest and prepare for tomorrow. Do not forget that tomorrow was the day to harvest the Burial Roots." said the elder.

Once again, the elder granted them special privileges. This word of his means both Chen Tu and Qin Lei would be qualified to harvest the Spiritual Herbs. It allowed them to learn how to handle the plants properly, and at the same time, the job paid extremely well!

Even someone like Qin Lei only managed to join once a month, compared to other representatives with better potential.

"Alright. Make haste to the registration. Else, I won't be responsible if all the space were taken." Elder Wei Xuan chuckled before leaving the two. They had no idea the elder was on his way to the Book Pavilion.

"Senior brother, what to do next?" Chen Tu asked. He was still halfway inside his dream.

"Register our names, of course! If we don't go now, it'll be too late!!!" Qin Lei grabbed Chen Tu's wrist and dragged him along as they made their way to a certain building.

Luckily, there were still six spots available when it was their turn to write their name down. But with Elder Wei Xuan's word, how can they not have a place for tomorrow?

"I feel like I'm dreaming now, junior brother..." Qin Lei said while the two headed towards the canteen. This was his sixth year as the disciple of Outer Grotto, and it was also the happiest day in his life.

To be accepted as a disciple of an elder means a lot for Qin Lei. Although it was just unofficial, it was better than not having anything.