[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin":3,"chapter-the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-234":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The First Iron Rice Bowl of Great Jin",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},151920,261,"Chapter 234: Era's Driving Force (3)","the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-234",234,"\u003Cp>'Alchemy Saint Hall Recruitment Notice...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After parting ways with Tong Yao and the other person, Hua Changxi directly returned to No. 13 Qihuang Hall, took out brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, and began writing a recruitment plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think I can represent the Alchemy Saint Hall, can I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi thought for a moment, then wrote on the paper again: 'The secret realm belonging to the Alchemy Saint Hall...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to give the secret realm a name first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi racked her brains thinking. After coming up with over a dozen names for secret realms, she finally settled on a name that was somewhat to her liking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danyuan Secret Realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the first batch of eighteen secret realms opened by the Alchemy Saint Hall, the one she obtained was of the highest grade. Using the character 'Yuan' shouldn't be too much, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not wanting to think of other names, Hua Changxi directly put brush to paper: 'Alchemy Saint Hall Directly Affiliated Danyuan Secret Realm Apprentice Recruitment Notice!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual energy is reviving; the Alchemy Dao is beginning to flourish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Alchemy Saint Hall is one of the five great holy lands of the Central Continent in the Four Spirit Realms. It enters the Dao through alchemy and aids the world with medicine. Its purpose is 'Refine the spiritual herbs of heaven and earth, cultivate the supreme alchemy heart,' helping cultivators break through realms, transcend tribulations, and save all living beings from sickness and calamity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the Great Dao is thriving and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is reviving, the Danyuan Secret Realm of the Alchemy Saint Hall is widely recruiting apprentices. We sincerely invite all like-minded individuals from the world to jointly create the prosperity of the Alchemy Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Target audience for recruitment: All cultivators with Wood Spiritual Roots, regardless of the number of spiritual roots, regardless of age, regardless of cultivation realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apprentice training directions: 1. Apprentice → Spiritual Herbalist; 2. Apprentice → Spiritual Herb Processor; 3. Apprentice → Apothecary → Alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apprentice benefits and treatment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. Apprentices may reside permanently in the secret realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. Each apprentice is initially allocated five mu of medicinal fields, keeping fifty percent of the produce, and turning in the remainder in exchange for contribution points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3. All apprentices have the opportunity to learn Spiritual Herb Identification, Spiritual Herb Cultivation, Spiritual Herb Processing, and Alchemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>4. One bottle of first-grade Yuanling Pill per month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recruitment conditions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. Have a benevolent heart as a healer and aspire to the Alchemy Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. Have pure character. After becoming an apprentice, one must take a Heart Demon Oath, must not harm the interests and reputation of the Alchemy Saint Hall, must place the holy land's interests first. Violators will be expelled from the holy land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3. Have a resilient nature and be diligent. All apprentices will be assessed once every three months. Those who fail four consecutive times must leave the secret realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>4. Abide by the management system of the secret realm and be willing to contribute to the development of the Alchemy Saint Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Registration method:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time: Starting from today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Location: No. 13 Qihuang Hall, Imperial Medical Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Process: Test spiritual roots → Take Heart Demon Oath → Enter secret realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The majestic holy land, with its alchemy flame eternally burning, the Alchemy Saint Hall wishes to tread the path of immortal longevity together with all those who aspire to achieve success in medicine and the Alchemy Dao!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi read over the recruitment notice she had written several times. The core of the standards she set was just one: to give those cultivators who wanted to study medicine and alchemy but had no way to learn a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's leave it like this for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is just a rough recruitment notice; the specific management of the secret realm will certainly need to be gradually improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi put away the recruitment notice and contacted Tong Yao again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same restaurant they had met before, Tong Yao took Hua Changxi's recruitment notice, and after reading it, was once again surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Hua, aren't your recruitment standards too low?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Alchemy Saint Hall is a holy land of the Alchemy Dao; even when recruiting apprentices, their aptitude and spiritual roots should be of the highest grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi smiled and said, \"It's fine if the other secret realm masters have high recruitment standards. For the Alchemy Saint Hall to develop, it needs geniuses to play a leading role, but it also cannot completely deny opportunities to those with less outstanding spiritual root aptitudes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Danyuan Secret Realm can serve as the bottom line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Tong Yao actually made a bow to Hua Changxi: \"Daoist Hua, I am far inferior to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before this, as the heir of the Artifact Saint Palace, he had been arrogant and complacent in his heart, thinking that only geniuses were qualified to enter the Artifact Saint Palace. Now, after hearing Hua Changxi's words, he felt that the conditions for recruiting disciples should also be relaxed a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi smiled and deflected: \"Fellow Daoist Tong, you flatter me. I merely did as my heart pleased.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao looked at Hua Changxi, admiration flickering in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi thought of her sixth brother: \"Fellow Daoist Tong, since your Artifact Saint Palace is also recruiting, I'd like to recommend someone to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao grew interested: \"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's my sixth brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi told Tong Yao about Hua Liulang: \"My sixth brother has a single fire spiritual root and is the most upright person. He loves artifact refining, but unfortunately has never found a way to learn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several interactions, Tong Yao's approval of Hua Changxi grew higher and higher. Moreover, he also wanted to maintain their cooperation. If Fellow Daoist Hua's brother joined the Artifact Saint Palace, their connection would become even closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since he is Fellow Daoist Hua's brother, he must be of exceptional talent. If he wishes to enter the Artifact Saint Palace, how could the Artifact Saint Palace refuse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi was delighted to see that Tong Yao was willing to take in Hua Liulang: \"Then shall I call my sixth brother over right now so you can meet him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Yao nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi sent a message to Hua Liulang and also called Hua Sanlang over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the two arrived at the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Brother, Sixth Brother, this is Fellow Daoist Tong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist Tong, these two are my third and sixth brothers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After introducing them to each other, Hua Changxi left with Hua Sanlang, leaving the room to Tong Yao so he could freely interview Hua Liulang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Sanlang guessed that Fellow Daoist Tong was probably the master Jiuniang had found for his sixth brother. After leaving the restaurant, he asked: \"Jiuniang, why did you call me over?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked at him: \"Third Brother, do you want to work in the secret realm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Sanlang thought to himself that his sister had finally remembered him, her third brother: \"Of course I'm willing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi: \"Although I am currently in charge of the secret realm, it belongs to the Alchemy Saint Hall. If you want to enter the secret realm, you must take a Heart Demon Oath. As long as you are a member of the Alchemy Saint Hall, you must prioritize its interests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Sanlang was no longer a cultivation novice; he knew the power of the Heart Demon Oath: \"Does everyone have to take the Heart Demon Oath?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi nodded: \"Yes, at least those who enter the Danyuan Secret Realm under my management must take the Heart Demon Oath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Sanlang looked at his sister: \"It's absolutely necessary?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Sanlang hesitated for a moment: \"Alright, I'll take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi smiled: \"Third Brother, after you enter the secret realm, I'll give you a manager position. But if you don't do well, I will also dismiss you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Sanlang laughed wryly: \"I know. In our family, you, Jiuniang, are the most impartial. Don't worry, I'm your subordinate now, and I'll listen to you in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi looked at Hua Sanlang. Although his words carried laughter, she still detected a hint of resentment. However, she said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The teleportation arrays and identity tokens for entering and leaving the secret realm haven't been made yet. I'll notify you, Third Brother, once they are ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Sanlang seemed to have something to say but hesitated. After dawdling for a while, he finally spoke: \"Jiuniang, you need people to manage the secret realm. The clan could send some people to help you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi: \"Third Brother, I will soon post an apprentice recruitment notice at the Medical Office. If any members of the Hua clan wish to learn medicine or alchemy, they can sign up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hua Sanlang's face lit up with joy: \"When are you posting the recruitment notice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Changxi: \"It's not decided yet. Have the Hua clan members keep an eye on the Medical Office for any news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1510,"2026-05-29T04:10:48.594Z","2026-06-01T04:29:08.487Z",1,"deepseek-v4-flash","574ef40eab41f0ad26f6e29598bd1c693de0cdee06b43e7c2ad3a9f04e38eab6","the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-235","the-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-chapter-233",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-first-iron-rice-bowl-of-great-jin-cover.jpg"]