Wasting God's Gifts

Azure Dragon Academy, Alchemy Academy.

Looking at the ancient, distinctive buildings all around, Lu Chuan and his companion stood frozen, feeling incredibly lost.

That's right, the two of them were lost.

"Didn't you say you were very familiar with the academy? Which way do we go now?" Lu Chuan suddenly asked with a sigh.

"This..."

Chen Mo chuckled awkwardly. "Who could have imagined the Alchemy Academy's layout would be so complicated? But don't worry, we can just ask someone."

As he spoke, Chen Mo stopped a senior student who happened to be passing by. "Senior, excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the Alchemist Service Hall?"

The senior student sized up Lu Chuan and his companion before asking, "Are you new students in the Alchemy Faction?"

"No," Chen Mo shook his head and quickly added, "Senior, although we aren't new to the Alchemy Faction, my friend here is a genuine First-grade Alchemist."

"A First-grade Alchemist?"

A hint of suspicion flickered in the senior student's eyes. "Are you perhaps trying to trick me?"

"How could we dare?" Chen Mo quickly replied. "My friend's alchemist status has been certified externally. You can verify it with the Alchemist Association, Senior."

Hearing Chen Mo say this, the senior student's suspicion lessened considerably.

However, he still found it hard to believe. "If you are truly a First-grade Alchemist, why didn't you join our Alchemy Faction?"

"The kindness of being supported is something I cannot repay,"

This time, Lu Chuan spoke before Chen Mo could. "Since I was specially recruited by the Combat Department, there's no reason for me to switch sides."

"It's good to repay kindness. Well done."

The senior student nodded with admiration. "Since I have nothing else to do, I'll take you to the Alchemist Service Hall."

"Thank you, Senior," the two said joyfully upon hearing this.

"No need for thanks. We're all fellow students; it's only natural."

Alchemist Service Hall.

As a comprehensive hall integrating certification, teaching, sales, auctions, and more, the Alchemist Service Hall was massive.

It covered thousands of acres and had multiple smaller halls under its jurisdiction.

Building piled upon building, at first glance, it looked no different from a bustling metropolis.

Inside the main hall.

The senior student greeted some acquaintances while leading Lu Chuan and his companion to the alchemist certification area.

"Please wait here for a moment. I'll go and get a teacher to help you with the verification," the senior student said.

"Thank you for the trouble, Senior," Lu Chuan felt a little embarrassed. He hadn't expected a senior from the Alchemy Faction to be so polite.

"It's no trouble at all."

The senior student chuckled. "If your certification is successful, I'll receive some academic credit rewards as the referrer."

"It's a win-win for both of us."

Lu Chuan was stunned. No wonder the senior student was so enthusiastic; it turned out he could get rewards for bringing people in for certification.

Well, he could accept this service with a clear conscience now.

Before long, a teacher in his twenties, who looked about the same age as Chu Feng, arrived with the senior student.

The teacher was direct. "Are you here to certify as an alchemist? Follow me."

With that, the teacher turned and left.

Seeing this, Lu Chuan quickly followed.

In Laboratory Number Thirteen.

After bringing Lu Chuan here, the teacher casually said, "Hello, student. I am Chu Liang, a Fourth-Rank Alchemist, and I will be responsible for your certification."

"If there are no issues, please begin your refinement."

"None,"

Lu Chuan shook his head and then said, "Teacher, I plan to refine a Spirit Replenishing Potion. Please prepare the necessary spirit herbs for me."

"One moment."

Chu Liang took out his phone and operated it. Soon, the medicinal ingredients were laid out before Lu Chuan.

After inspecting the ingredients and confirming they were all in order, Lu Chuan immediately began the refinement.

Having refined the Spirit Replenishing Potion hundreds of times, Lu Chuan was extremely proficient. In just a few minutes, he successfully concocted one bottle.

But he wasn't finished. After setting the potion aside, Lu Chuan continued his work. Before long, ten bottles were neatly arranged on the shelf.

Having finished, Lu Chuan took a deep breath and looked at Chu Liang. "Teacher, I'm done refining."

"Excellent, excellent!"

Chu Liang's face, no longer indifferent, beamed with joy. "From now on, you are officially certified as an Alchemist of the Azure Dragon Academy."

"That's right, can you refine any other potions?"

"The more potions you can refine, the more rewards the academy will give you, you know?"

Lu Chuan actually didn't know this.

Seeing Chu Liang say this, Lu Chuan quickly replied, "I can also refine Spirit Gathering Potions."

"Spirit Gathering Potions…"

"What?"

"Spirit Gathering Potions?"

Chu Liang looked at him with suspicion. "Are you sure you're not tricking me? The difficulty of refining Spirit Gathering Potions is no less than that of a typical Second-Rank potion."

"Can you really refine Spirit Gathering Potions?"

"You'll know once you test me, Teacher," Lu Chuan said with a faint smile.

Upon hearing this, Chu Liang gave an order. Before long, the ingredients for the Spirit Gathering Potion were laid out before Lu Chuan.

"Go ahead and refine it. I want to see if you, a mere First-Rank Alchemist, can actually produce a Spirit Gathering Potion," Chu Liang's suspicion deepened.

Seeing this, Lu Chuan smiled calmly and immediately began refining the Spirit Gathering Potion in front of Chu Liang.

As the spirit herbs turned into medicinal liquid and were safely mixed together in Lu Chuan's hands, Chu Liang's suspicion gradually faded from his face.

When the potion in Lu Chuan's hands emitted a faint medicinal fragrance, Chu Liang's face was already etched with shock.

When Lu Chuan finally finished refining, Chu Liang's face was filled with astonishment.

Immediately, Chu Liang stepped forward, cupped Lu Chuan's right hand, and excitedly asked, "Have you taken a master?"

"If not, would you consider taking me as your master?"

"Teacher." Lu Chuan withdrew his right hand. "I am not a student of the Alchemy Faction."

"What?"

Chu Liang made no effort to hide his regret. "Such a monstrously talented Alchemist isn't even a student of my Alchemy Faction!"

"What a waste!"

"It's such a waste!"

"Change your faction!"

"With your talent, you shouldn't be wasted in another department. Only by joining my Alchemy Faction can your talent be fully realized!"

Seeing such a gem before him yet being unable to teach him, Chu Liang felt incredibly distressed.

At that moment, Chu Liang wished he could strangle the person in charge of admissions. Were their eyes blind? How could they miss such a prodigy!

"Teacher, let's discuss the academy rewards first," Lu Chuan politely declined.

"Alas!"

"Fine!"

Chu Liang sighed deeply and then said, "With your results, you are eligible for thirty Academic Credits and ten First-Rank potion recipes."

"Give me your identity card, and I'll register it for you. You'll receive the rewards after the registration is complete."

Lu Chuan, without suspicion, handed his identity card to Chu Liang.

Taking the identity card, Chu Liang inserted it into a portable device. Instantly, Lu Chuan's information was fully displayed.

"Combat Department!"

"I've noted that. I'll have my teacher poach you later!"

"Such a gem! He shouldn't be buried in the Combat Department!"