"Grand Elder."
"Grand Elder."
After hearing President Fa Ma's appointment, the alchemists of the guild fell silent for a moment before erupting into deafening cheers.
During the day and night of pill refinement just now, Liu Xi's profound alchemy had already won them over. Thus, even though Liu Xi had only just joined the Alchemist Guild and was immediately made a Grand Elder, they were fully convinced.
At this moment, Liu Xi smiled wryly and said, "President, I appreciate your kindness. However, I still wish to travel the world. Even if you make me a Grand Elder, I cannot remain here forever."
Fa Ma's expression was resolute as he said, "No, nephew, this is what you deserve. You need not remain at the Alchemist Guild, but whenever you have need of them, you may freely call upon the guild's resources and connections!"
After a brief pause, Fa Ma directly bowed to Liu Xi in the manner of a disciple and said, "Nephew, it would have been perfectly reasonable for you to choose a quiet room and refine pills alone. Yet you did not hoard your knowledge. Instead, you refined openly, allowing everyone to learn and gain insight. By that measure, we all owe you a debt!"
Liu Xi accepted the bow, then immediately reached out to help Fa Ma up. To his surprise, the stubborn old man refused to rise, leaving him no choice but to say, "Fine, I accept the position of Grand Elder. President, please get up already!"
Fa Ma was being so resolute that refusing any further would have seemed pretentious. So be it—perhaps the position would prove useful someday. Besides, Liu Xi truly had given Fa Ma the grace of instruction. It was hard to say for the others, but Fa Ma had certainly gained something!