The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Thankfully, the old woman's next words assured Felix that his concerns were unwarranted. She placed a piece of paper on the table and said, "This is the formula for one of the most basic pills in pill cultivation.

"Once you've learned the basics, this pill can be crafted within a month with a 100% success rate. This pill will serve as your final test. The time it takes you to successfully craft it will determine your pill cultivation talent."

She explained, her gaze locking onto Felix."Harmony Clinic categorizes pill cultivation talent into five grades: Heaven, Supreme, High, Intermediate, and Low. We don't accept anyone in the Low grade.

"If you can craft the pill within a day, your minimum grade will be Supreme. You're considered Heaven grade if you complete it within half a day. High and Intermediate grades take between two and five days, respectively."

Her gaze locked onto Felix as she continued, "Many people come here and purposely conceal their abilities. They could finish much faster but deliberately drag it out. We've seen it countless times."

So, that was what she meant by hiding abilities. Felix found it ironic but also impressive that Harmony Clinic had anticipated such behavior.

old woman said with a slight smirk. "Harmony Clinic won't force you to reveal your full potential. But remember this: your talent grade determines the resources

per month. If you're Heaven grade, you're entitled to enough for three pills, and the approval process for rare

with his thoughts. The old woman's

fastest way. Gerald's medical books confirmed this, but he

plan was not ideal. The supply of herbs, especially rare ones,

for clarifying, ma'am," Felix

him the paper. "Take this to the room over there and study it. You have up to an hour. When you're ready, press the red

you succeed, press the red button

Felix examined the instructions. To his surprise, they were so detailed that even a complete novice could follow

it a try as long as it could read. The only real challenge

pressed the red button. Moments later, someone brought in a large batch of herbs and left without a word. For a master healer