In his previous life, he had only spent two or three years learning from his mountain hermit master about things like setting up graves, performing rituals for the deceased, and assisting with difficult births.,An apprentice, naturally holds the lowest status. Their pay is meager, and besides that, they are often beaten and scolded. To enjoy better treatment, one must at least become a helper, or even a master craftsman.,The apprentices huddled in groups of three or four, squatting against the walls. Li Yuan sat hunched over his bowl in a corner, his shoulders aching from fatigue as he ate the steamed buns. A bitter feeling welled up within him.。