After all, to a certain extent, Su Ye really was an alchemy "newbie."
His earlier judgment that he could obtain a First-grade Alchemist certificate within half a month had been the most conservative estimate he could make based on what he currently knew.
As for the actual situation, he would need to personally refine a large number of pills and determine his daily limit before he could know.
Su Ye and Zhang Yuan left the school and headed for the Heavenly Pill Pavilion.
"Brother Ye, I reckon I'll be able to get my First-grade Alchemist certificate within a month." Zhang Yuan's eyes darted as he said, "Right now, my pill formation rate for three Level One Pills is already above fifty percent!"
Su Ye could not help nodding in surprise. "You really are quite talented at alchemy."
Among students from previous years, those who could earn a First-grade Alchemist certificate by the College Entrance Examination had been few and far between.
If Zhang Yuan could obtain a First-grade Alchemist certificate within two months of starting his senior year, then although his family's resources had supported him, his talent for alchemy was indeed far beyond that of ordinary students.
"Of course!" Zhang Yuan raised his chin slightly and said proudly, "Just look at who my dad is—a Peak Level Six Alchemist!"
"At that level, he could even serve as a city's Vice president if he went to the Alchemist Association."
Su Ye was surprised. This was the first time he had learned of Zhang Yuan's father's alchemy level.
Zhang Yuan explained, "If you have the skill of a First-grade Alchemist and suitable connections to recommend you, earning over ten thousand a month isn't difficult."
"Second- and Third-grade Alchemists are naturally even more sought after, but that's still only the standard for