Astral Apostle

Due to Zhou Jing's limited daily output, it is now hard to find a medicine. Every day before the door is opened, there are people queuing up outside the door. Even Zhou Jing has to say hello to the crowd to squeeze in when he goes to work.

On this day, Bill's Pharmacy was open for business as usual, and as usual, the gate was crowded with guests.

Zhou Jing sat behind the counter to collect money one by one, and kept track of money.

Just then, the team took the turn of an elegantly dressed moustache holding a bottle of pain-relieving potion.

This man looked at Zhou Jing's young face and suddenly said:

"Did you learn a new recipe from someone else, or did you improve the hunter potion recipe yourself?"

Zhou Jing didn't lift his head: "It doesn't matter what I say, it depends on which one you believe."

Moustache was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "It seems that I'm not the first person to ask this."

Zhou Jing raised his eyes and shrugged: "Usually when I say that I have improved myself, others will show an expression that is worthy of you. After all, I am so young. Once I say that I learned from others, they will It feels so.”

Moustache nodded. When he saw Zhou Jing so young, his first reaction was the same. Inside the workshop, many pharmacists had the same idea.

But at this time, he was the same as the workshop executives, believing that these three potions were improved by Zhou Jing himself.

It's actually not difficult to come up with a new formula, because just throw different herbs into it, but the final product can't be grasped. The real difficulty lies in improving the existing formula, and it is difficult to set the research and development goals in the specified direction. It is necessary to enhance the original effect and reduce side effects.

At this time, the people in the back line were in a hurry.

"What are you talking about, do you still buy it?"

"There are so many people waiting, can you hurry up!"

"Don't try to negotiate the price, we don't have the time to wait for you, and we have no money to go!"

Hearing this, the moustache coughed a little embarrassedly, and no longer curiously asked, straightened his back, and said sternly:

"I'm Sura, an expert-level pharmacist certified by the Empire Workshop, specializing in hunter potions. I'm here to invite you on behalf of the workshop... Bill, do you want to join the Empire Workshop?"

The voice fell, and the noisy shop suddenly became quiet.

Many anxious guests looked at this person in surprise, and their temper instantly improved, and they did not dare to make trouble.

The expert-level pharmacist certified by the empire is no ordinary person, and has quite a background.

The people's evaluation of pharmacists, blacksmiths and other craftsmen is very vague, but the Imperial Workshop has a certification system for pharmacists, which is divided into four levels, the lowest is the apprentice who has not yet graduated, and the most common is the standard pharmacist—— Most workshop members are at this level.

Only when one has achieved a sufficient level of skill in a certain field and made innovative achievements, such as improving formulas, developing new technologies, etc., can he be qualified to be rated as an expert... It can be understood as having one or more items of certain value. patent.

As for the top-level masters, they must make groundbreaking results, more demanding than experts, and certified by imperial canonization. At this level, even tribal blood relatives and court ministers will treat each other with courtesy and make friends with enthusiasm.

However, although everyone present respected, they still couldn't help showing strange expressions.

Even the expert-level pharmacist was disturbed by the aphrodisiac?

The Empire Workshop invited Bill to join. Could it be that they want to expand their business and enter the aphrodisiac industry?

Zhou Jing's eyes moved,

Said: "If I join the Imperial Workshop, what will I be responsible for researching?"

"Of course it's the hunter potion, you're very talented at this."

Moustache Sura replied quickly, he didn't want others to misunderstand that the workshop Rabille was making aphrodisiacs and couldn't afford to lose that person.

Zhou Jing pondered for a while, and showed an embarrassed expression: "But the formula I know is limited..."

"This is not a problem." Sulla responded immediately: "When you enter the workshop, there will be manufacturing tasks, research and development tasks, and some recipes you haven't learned before, and the workshop will teach you for free. If you want to learn a certain formula freely , as long as you complete various target tasks, you can accumulate merits and exchange the knowledge you want to learn.”

...Please tell me the truth, is this set of things designed for you by alien lifeforms?

Zhou Jing turned his thoughts in his mind, but his face remained calm, pretending to think, and said, "I have no opinion, it is my honor to join the workshop... But I have a small condition. I am not looking for benefits, but I have some ideas for future research directions.”

"You said." Sura was curious.

"Universal potions and hunter potions are not my interests. In fact, I am very interested in alien blood potions. I want to study this direction in the future. I wonder if I can change the research route after I enter the workshop?"

"As long as you prove that you have a sufficient level in a field, the workshop will not limit your research route, and you can apply for it. If you want to research alien blood medicine, you should accumulate more merits and learn relevant knowledge by yourself." Sula agreed very readily.

This kind of thing is very common in workshops. The importance of various fields is high or low. The more critical projects are more important, and the benefits are different. Naturally, many people want to jump to better fields. The same is true in the workshop. There is competition.

As long as you don't apply to study aphrodisiacs, all is well...

"Then I am very happy to join the workshop."

Zhou Jing stood up immediately, showed a friendly smile, and shook hands with Su La enthusiastically.

This was his purpose. At this moment, he finally attracted the people from the workshop, and he was relieved and secretly excited.

"Okay, let's go to the workshop with me, let's go through some formalities." Su La laughed.

Zhou Jing nodded, turned his head and instructed the guards on the side: "Brother, help me go to the door and shout, we will not accept new guests today, let them all go away."

Seeing that Zhou Jing became a member of the workshop, the guard's attitude became a lot more respectful, and he obeyed the instructions to go outside the door to persuade people to leave.

Zhou Jing quickly settled the bills for the customers in the store, then took a wooden sign, scribbled the slogan "Closed today", hung it on the door, locked the door, and left with Sula in full view.

The residents of the Royal Capital waiting outside looked at each other and had to leave. The news of Bill's joining the workshop was also spread with witnesses.

...

Zhou Jing and Sura chatted while walking, inquiring about the situation in the workshop.

Although I used Jason to inquire about it, the information that I have been exposed to as a hunter and a craftsman is naturally different.

Soon, he learned the general situation inside the workshop from Sulla.

Ordinary workshop members are not for life. There is an assessment system within the Imperial Workshop, and workshop members have indicators. If they fail to complete the annual manufacturing and research and development tasks, their merits will be deducted. Fired from the workshop.

Only expert-level and master-level craftsmen in various fields do not need to complete hard targets and can enjoy benefits for life.

And although he was "famous" in the capital recently and improved a hunter potion, but when he entered the Imperial Workshop, he could only skip the apprentice level and start from the standard level. Valley

'No wonder the Imperial Workshop didn't actually test my level. As long as I didn't complete the target and the merits were badly deducted, I would automatically roll up and leave. ' Zhou Jing understood.

In addition to completing targets, there are several ways to get credit, such as voluntarily taking on more manufacturing or R\u0026D tasks, or making innovative contributions.

Therefore, the workshop is not entirely based on seniority, but there is still vitality and competition. Especially for hunter-related projects, it is necessary to meet the needs of hunters as a priority, so it is not allowed to be careless.

'This kind of environment based on ability to make achievements is quite suitable for me. At least I can get ahead if I have the ability. I don't need to mix in circles every day. a few...'

Zhou Jing blinked.

With the ability of the No. 3 apostle and the characteristics of the apostle workaholic, wouldn't it kill the competitor in minutes?

That's it, it's decided, roll his motherfucker!

It's just a pity, the goal of life is not to be a technical job, and the major is not suitable... Let's accumulate skills first, and it should not delay making money.

Zhou Jing suddenly remembered one thing: "By the way, after joining the workshop, do you have to hand in the new recipe you have mastered?"

As soon as Su La heard it, she knew what Zhou Jing was worried about. She smiled and said, "Of course the workshop recommends turning it in. You don't have to worry, the workshop will compensate you."

Zhou Jing asked carefully, and probably understood the situation.

The Terra Empire has to collect various formulas, and the new formulas developed by the workshop members will not be missed.

However, in order to motivate the craftsmen, lest the craftsmen grind foreign workers and not innovate, so the Imperial Workshop did not adopt the method of free handing over, but respected the "intellectual property" of the craftsmen, and did not declare that the achievements of the employees belong to the workshop because they occupy the means of production. ... Although many lords do this.

The Imperial Workshop will buy the new formula and open it up for learning internally. When others apply to learn the new formula, the creator can also receive merit and monetary rewards.

But on the sales side, the Terra Empire in the primitive era does not have the ability to track it, so there is no sales share.

In general, submitting recipes is to give up the possibility of monopoly, and you may lose money in exchange for achievements in the workshop, more knowledge and higher status.

The Imperial Workshop attaches great importance to Zhou Jing's improved pain relief potion formula, as well as his own abilities. As for whether the "aphrodisiac" formula is handed in, the workshop does not require it... Although this thing is very profitable, it exists as a "national brand". , they still have to take care of their face.

‘In this case, I should keep the energy potion formula for myself. This business has the potential to develop into a monopoly, and it is just used to complete my life goals. ' Zhou Jing's eyes rolled.

The two walked while chatting. Instead of going directly to the Imperial Hunter station, they came to the Imperial Workshop branch in the Furnace District—in fact, this is the headquarters, because the research projects are all conventional products, so it seems unimportant.

But it is located in the royal capital, so all the files of the workshop members are stored, and anyone who joins must register here.

The two came to the door to ask the guards to report, and soon someone came out to greet them, a little familiar.

Zhou Jing took a closer look, and immediately became happy. It happened to be the little old man who rejected him last time.

The little old man came to Sula and asked hello. He turned around to see Zhou Jing, and was stunned for a moment, feeling a little familiar.

"Who is this……"

Seeing this, Zhou Jing couldn't help but kindly remind him: "It's me, Bill, we met before, I came to apply to join the workshop, and you rejected me."

"Ah, it's you..."

The little old man vaguely remembered, and suddenly his eyes widened, his face full of surprise:

"You're the aphrodisiac master Bill? I thought it was the same name... What are you doing here? You're not here to apply for membership again, your conditions are still not good."

Sulla listened, and probably understood the situation. This kind of thing is too common, so he had to cough and remind: "The Empire Workshop where the hunters are stationed decided to invite Bill to join, this time to register the file, please take us there. "

"The workshop invited him?!"

The little old man was stunned.

Has the Imperial Hunter Workshop degenerated to such an extent?

No, it's impossible. Since the workshop can take the initiative to invite, it must be that this person has special talents, and he still has a clear understanding of this aspect.

Thinking of this, the little old man was suddenly embarrassed.

He also thought that Zhou Jing used aphrodisiacs to make a name for himself in the capital, so he felt that he was a person, so he ran over and applied to join the workshop again.

He has always sneered at this kind of crooked way, thinking that he would be able to join the workshop and dream!

I didn't expect that the workshop took the initiative to invite others to join... Shame, it would be wrong,

Zhou Jing grinned: "Then can I go in this time?"

"Oh, please come in!" The little old man woke up like a dream, his face flushed, and he quickly got out of the way.

Zhou Jing smiled and then walked into the workshop. He was just teasing others, and they acted according to the rules, so they didn't keep making fun of them.

There was no advanced identity review in this era. He followed Su La and quickly registered his file.

Then the two turned out of the city and went to the Imperial Hunter Workshop.

After successfully entering the familiar imperial hunter station, Zhou Jing only felt like he was coming home. Along the way, he saw a group of hunters he knew wrestling and fighting on the training ground. There was even Jason among them, holding a hunter and wrestling from side to side.

Sensing Zhou Jing, Jason cast his gaze from a distance, confirming that Zhou Jing hadn't called him, so he didn't come up to him, and continued to ravage his opponent.

Zhou Jing retracted his gaze and entered the imperial workshop in the station together with Sula. For the first time, he entered the manufacturing area, which was equivalent to the "back kitchen", which was not open to hunters.

The potion area and the forging area are separated from each other, and a large number of craftsmen are working in full swing.

Further inside, there is a beast prison, where a group of anesthetized alien beasts are kept. On a workbench similar to an assembly line, a large group of technicians dressed like chefs are using various blood-stained tools that look similar to torture tools. Exotic material.

Sula laughed:

"This is the core area of ​​the Imperial Workshop. Although it's a bit noisy, after getting used to it, you will like it here."

"Yes, is it..."

Zhou Jing looked at this quite visual scene, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

Good guy, I have entered the factory.