Hearing the voice from behind them, Otto and Foklan turned around at the same time.
A young man was slowly walking toward them with a smile.
He looked to be in his early twenties, dressed in an alchemist's robe. He was handsome and well-built, though his temperament was somewhat effeminate.
Three silver ripples gleamed on the cauldron-shaped badge on his alchemist's robe, particularly eye-catching. This young man was clearly a Third-grade Alchemist!
"Liu Ling?"
Otto and Foklan were both somewhat surprised when they saw the young man.
"Greetings, Master Otto. Greetings, Master Foklan."
After approaching Otto and Foklan, Liu Ling smiled and bowed to them.
"So it's Liu Ling. It's been a long time. I never expected you to have already become a Third-grade Alchemist. What extraordinary talent! Your master truly found himself a treasure!"
Seeing the Third-grade Alchemist badge on Liu Ling's chest, Master Otto stroked his snow-white beard and clicked his tongue in admiration.
"You flatter me, Master Otto. My master is renowned far and wide. I am fortunate beyond measure to have entered his tutelage, which is why I have achieved what I have today."
Liu Ling still wore a smile, looking utterly unruffled by praise or criticism.
"No, that's not how it works. We acknowledge your master's strength, but your talent has also played a crucial role. Foklan and I both have disciples as well, but neither of ours is as outstanding as you."
At the side, Foklan stroked his beard but shook his head.
"Master Foklan, may I ask who elder brother Liu Ling's master is?"
Upon hearing Foklan's words, Lin Fei suddenly asked. Whether out of curiosity or unwillingness to concede was unclear.
"You should have heard of Liu Ling's master. His name is Gu He, the famed Pill King Gu He of the