Chapter 701 642: Profound Ice Silk, Biding One's Time

Pill Pavilion Internal Affairs Bureau.

"Pharmacist Yang, these are your things from the Internal Affairs Bureau!"

Before long, the woman from the Internal Affairs Bureau office who had been there earlier returned, following behind a middle-aged man. Someone else was beside them, carrying a few items.

The group quickly walked up to the office where Yang Chan was. The middle-aged man had a smile on his face and spoke in an ingratiating tone.

The Internal Affairs Bureau had a large staff, with many involved in management. The Steward was designated as the person with the highest authority.

Although it sounded like both Yang Chan and this man were Stewards, their statuses were not the same.

The Pill Pavilion Internal Affairs Bureau had several Hall Masters, Advanced Pharmacists, and Martial Arts Experts, making for a rather mixed group.

In a direct comparison, the three Stewards of the Spirit Medicine Tower were equivalent in status to the Hall Masters of the Pill Pavilion Internal Affairs Bureau. The Spirit Medicine Tower simply didn't have enough people to warrant establishing the position of Hall Master. These roles were all created based on the number of personnel.

That was why this Steward from the Pill Pavilion Internal Affairs Bureau wore such a fawning smile when he saw Yang Chan, as there was still a gap between their respective statuses.

As the middle-aged Steward spoke, he had the person behind him take out the items and place them on the table.

Inside were three sets of purple and gold robes. This was the distinctive attire of a Third Level Alchemist. Typically, one could tell a person's identity just by looking at the clothes they wore.

Additionally, there was a Token and three sets of keys. These were for his housing arrangements, specifically for Yang Chan's residence within the Pill Pavilion. All Pharmacists had rooms in the Pill Pavilion, but their size varied, determined by the Pharmacist's Ability.

Having been promoted to a Third Level Alchemist, Yang Chan naturally received a private courtyard. It was quite large and even had Earth Fire installed for Alchemy, along with a complete set of all the necessary supplies.

Yang Chan's gaze fell upon the robes. A Third Level Alchemist's robes were purple and gold, a Second Level Alchemist's were blue and gold, and a First-level Alchemist's were teal and gold. The ranking was clear at a glance. He had learned of these basic distinctions back on Chiyu Peak, as it was the easiest way to recognize the Ability of a Pharmacist from the Pill Pavilion.

The last time Yang Chan visited the Spirit Medicine Tower, he had been mistaken for a newly promoted Basic Level Pharmacist precisely because his clothes were not the standard attire of a Merak Sacred Land Pill Master. In that situation, it was only natural for people to assume he was a newly promoted Basic Level Pharmacist, as his clothing was a key factor in their judgment.

However, Yang Chan's circumstances were unique, which led to their mistake. Besides, those people didn't know he was coming to the Spirit Medicine Tower today. Only a few people from the Spirit Medicine Tower were aware, such as Fang Zhi'an, who had been assigned by Pavilion Master Bai Keyi and was one of the people in the know.

There were also some who, after being told by Fang Zhi'an to come to the Spirit Medicine Tower from their day off, might have guessed a thing or two, but they wouldn't have known the full details.

"These three sets of robes were custom-made for you, Pharmacist Yang, based on the height and measurements registered when you first arrived at the Holy Land. If they don't fit, we can have them altered. If they get damaged, you can come to the Pill Pavilion Internal Affairs Bureau to get new ones. However, if you exceed five sets within a year, you will need to spend some Contribution Points!"

"The material of these robes is quite extraordinary. Wearing them has the effect of nourishing one's energy and calming the mind. When performing Alchemy next to the Earth Fire, they also provide a cooling and centering effect!"

"From now on, Pharmacist Yang, you can collect two new sets every year."

The middle-aged Steward placed the three sets of purple and gold robes before Yang Chan. Their smooth texture and icy cool feel immediately made it clear that these garments were special. They were clothes designed specifically for Pharmacists, especially for when they performed Alchemy. The temperature of the Earth Fire is extremely high, and anyone standing near it would be drenched in sweat. The scorching heat could even make one agitated and flustered, thereby affecting the Alchemy process.

These clothes were made of a special material created for this very purpose. They felt exceptionally cool and were crafted from what was known as ice silk, earning them the name Ice Silk Clothing. The many Pharmacists who had used them were full of endless praise.

"This material really is something special!"

Yang Chan took one of the robes and caressed the fabric. An icy coolness spread through his hand. 'Wearing something like this would be incredibly comfortable.'

'A Martial Arts Expert's endurance is extremely strong, but if there's something available for greater comfort, why would anyone refuse it?'

'Just like performing Alchemy while wearing these robes. At the very least, it would feel great, and that feeling alone is enough.'

'One's mood is very important during Alchemy. The success rate is highest when one is calm and composed.'

'For me, this will be at least a small help.'

"This is Profound Ice Silk. It's thread from the cocoons of Ice Silkworms found on the eternally frozen Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It was originally extremely rare, but after an expert from the Holy Land solved the problem of breeding the Ice Silkworms, the quantity increased. However, silk of this particular quality is still quite rare."

"Therefore, items like these Purple Gold Robes for Third Level Alchemists have a limit. Once you go over the limit, you'll need Contribution Points!"

"This material is excellent. Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't show much wear even after ten years. However, since Pharmacists like you, Pharmacist Yang, are always in contact with Earth Fire, it's possible for them to be damaged. That's why there's an annual allowance of two sets—to prevent a situation where all your robes are ruined!"

the middle-aged Steward continued.

This was just one of the many benefits for the Pill Masters within the Pill Pavilion.

"This Token is for your courtyard here in the Pill Pavilion, Pharmacist Yang. In a little while, someone from the Pill Pavilion Internal Affairs Bureau will guide you to your new residence."

"And these three sets of keys are for your courtyard, Pharmacist Yang. You can change the locks yourself when you get there!"

The middle-aged Steward earnestly explained the function of each item to Yang Chan.