"What, a Seventh-Rank Alchemist?!"
Hearing Xin Lan's words, Han Li's expression changed at once, and he cried out in shock.
As for Xin Lan, since he was acquainted with Ye Zhong, he knew a little about her. He knew that more than three years ago, she had only been a Fifth-Rank Alchemist, and her aptitude in alchemy had been limited.
But how had she leaped all the way to a Seventh-Rank Alchemist in just over three years?!
Although Xin Lan had taken a powerful expert who might be a Ninth-Rank Alchemist as her master, on the path of alchemy, a master could only serve to guide the way. The disciple's comprehension and talent were even more crucial.
In Han Li's estimation, after three years, Xin Lan should at most have raised her alchemy to the peak of the sixth rank.
And at the peak of the sixth rank, with Bai Ge, a Ninth-Rank Alchemist, as her master, the other four great families would have to show some respect. That should have been enough for the Ye Family to pass the assessment.
A Seventh-Rank Alchemist... he wondered what level she specifically was.
Could it be that this time, the little girl before him could pass the assessment through her own strength?
Han Li could not help drawing in a sharp breath.
Could it be that this little girl's talent had not been fully developed before, and after being noticed by Venerable Bai, he had completely unlocked her talent, allowing her to achieve such a terrifying improvement?!
A somewhat bizarre thought surfaced in Han Li's heart, yet he could not help believing it.
Otherwise, it was difficult to explain why Bai Ge, a Ninth-Rank Alchemist, would value an ordinary little girl with such mediocre aptitude.
Because of her beauty? Impossible!
"She... she's