Survival at Sea: I Became Number One by Growing Mushrooms

Xu Jiawei thought about it seriously for a while, then asked, "What are the benefits of becoming an elder?"

Becoming an elder of the association, the higher her status, the better it will be for the human community on Earth. At the very least, when they bully them, they will have to consider her feelings.

She was seriously considering this matter.

The president smiled and said, "I forgot you're an alien and didn't know about this. After becoming an elder, you can buy herbs at the association at the lowest price and receive a share each month to use herbs for free."

"Of course, if there's anything good, you'll be the first to use it." In other words, if the association gets anything good in the future, they will ask them if they need it first, and they will have the right to purchase it in advance.

Previously, Xu Jiawei received the "Little Pink" award because the president did her a favor, believing she deserved it.

So far, Xu Jiawei has lived up to the president's expectations, becoming a level nine pharmacist in just a few months.

The chairman believes this is the most worthwhile investment he has ever made.

"Of course, once you become an elder of our association, even if the royal family wants to touch you, they'll have to think twice. It's just a matter of saying the word who you want to protect." The president clearly understood what Xu Jiawei cared about.

Xu Jiawei also expressed her gratitude to the president, then smiled and said, "Okay, president, I agree. However, as a player, there may be system requirements that prevent me from participating in the association's missions."

"We understand. We can now address you as Elder Xu," the president said with a smile.

Immediately, everyone around offered their congratulations.

However, this peaceful environment was only temporary. Soon, Master Fei opened the door and walked in, giving the examiners around him an arrogant look.

As a court apothecary, he was far more noble than these lazy, complacent association apothecaries.

But when his gaze swept across the room and he spotted an unexpected yet familiar figure, his eyes widened in surprise. Why was this guy here?

Why did that lowly, lowly pharmacist become an examiner in such a short time?

Master Fei's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

He immediately asked, "Why are you here? Can just anyone become an examiner?" His voice even changed.

Xu Jiawei and the others could hear Master Fei's voice, but Master Fei could not hear Xu Jiawei and the others.

The president cleared his throat, immediately took the microphone, and said, "Candidates, please focus on the exam, not the examiners. Master Xu, as a level nine pharmacist, is naturally qualified to proctor the exam."

"She's a level nine pharmacist?! Impossible! It's only been a short time! I don't believe it!" Master Fei refused to accept that someone he used to look down on could be on equal footing with him in such a short time.

He even became his own proctor, and became a new level nine pharmacist faster than he did.

This disparity was unacceptable to him, and his mindset underwent a slight change.

The president smiled, finally disgusted by this guy, this traitor who ran away immediately after passing the ninth level exam.

He understands that people strive for higher positions and water flows downhill, and he wishes the association's pharmacists well in seeking other career paths. However, Master Fei's actions have been too unsightly.

At that time, the association was facing a talent shortage and was gradually declining. The association did its best to train him, but as soon as he finished the ninth-level pharmacist exam, he immediately cut ties with the association and joined the Royal Pharmacist Association.

They even stole the few remaining prescriptions from the association, causing a major blow to the Pharmacist Association, which went from being the top association to being a mediocre one, all thanks to Master Fei's "contribution".

If it weren't for the pharmacists' association's rule of treating every pharmacist equally, the association would have blacklisted this scoundrel long ago.

The president looked at Xu Jiawei and said, "Master Xu, you will read out the rules from now on." The president's move was simply to kill her by attacking her spirit.

Looking at Master Fei's face, which was contorted from the stimulation, Xu Jiawei felt much better and accepted the task of reading out the rules.

He read it out in a half-dead tone: "Attention candidates, the 1244th Level 9 Pharmacist Examination is about to begin. The examination rules are as follows: 1. Candidates are not allowed to use any items that can increase the success rate of closing a sale. They are only allowed to use the crucibles provided by the association and the flames that come with the crucibles."

2. Only herbs provided by the association are allowed; candidates are not permitted to use herbs brought by themselves.

3. The association will provide 20 level 9 potion recipes. Candidates can choose 5 of them. Successfully refining 4 of them will be considered a successful test.

4. The exam lasts for 5 hours. Players need to successfully refine 4 types of potions within the specified time. Failure to do so within the time limit is considered a failure.

The exam rules have been announced. Do any candidates have any questions?

After reading the manuscript aloud, Xu Jiawei raised her eyelids and looked at Master Fei through the glass.

Master Fei gritted his teeth. No matter how he listened, the way the rule was read sounded sarcastic and strange, especially the half-dead tone, which was practically a provocation to him.

But he couldn't say it out loud, because he couldn't disrupt the exam room order. Otherwise, given their animosity, if Xu Jiawei said she would cancel his exam results, he would have no recourse.

"I understand!" Master Fei said through gritted teeth, and then began to choose prescriptions. After a long time, he finally chose five slightly simpler prescriptions.

Xu Jiawei sighed from the side, "Isn't he very talented? Why did he choose such a simple prescription?"

Besides, didn't this person come for the prescription? Now that they're taking the exam, what's the point of choosing a simpler prescription?

The vice president covered his mouth and chuckled twice: "Elder Xu, not everyone's talent is as freakish as yours. They choose simpler prescriptions to be on the safe side."

"But isn't this Master Fei very talented?" Xu Jiawei had thought that he would choose a more difficult prescription because of his arrogant attitude of looking down on everyone before.

"Haha, Elder Xu is right. This person is all arrogance and nothing more." The vice president laughed heartily.

Last time, this guy got lucky and drew the simplest potion recipe, becoming a level nine alchemist.

This is a true test of his abilities, and it's uncertain whether he can pass.

"Please check if there are any problems with the crucible and herbs. If there are no problems, then click the timer button to start the exam." Xu Jiawei added, then stopped talking and waited silently.

After checking each of the herbs in the crucible, Master Fei began the timer.

Xu Jiawei stared at the man's alchemy movements, somewhat doubtful. Is this what a genius is? His skill level isn't that great. And at this age, his alchemy skills are still like this. What kind of genius is he?

The president shook his head and said, "After all these years, his potion-making skills haven't improved at all. It seems he's been praised for too long, only caring about accepting others' flattery, and hasn't improved his own skills anymore."

Upon hearing the president's words, Xu Jiawei wondered if this guy was just there to loaf around and wait to die.

However, even if he chooses the five simplest formulas, it will still be quite difficult for him to pass the test, given his current skill level.

Master Fei was so anxious that sweat beaded on his forehead. He was struggling to keep up with the refining process and was in a state of great panic.

"How long has it been since this guy last refined any potions? With this level of skill, he dares to ask for fire essence? He's shameless." The vice president shook his head.