Ch. 1681Alchemy Summit
Key Plot Points and Events
- Yu Jing, mistaken for a junior alchemist, attends the Alchemy Summit at the Chemistry Academy's main alchemy hall.
- The summit is held with strict security measures to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Yu Jing meets Commissioner Gao Zhen, who brings him to meet Dean Qian.
- Yu Jing's True Mansion Stage is revealed to Dean Qian, who is astonished by its stability and diversity.
- The Alchemy Summit begins, focusing on innovations, discussions, and a cosmic resource exploitation plan.
Character Developments
- Yu Jing: Shows growth in his alchemical abilities, having reached the True Mansion Stage at a young age.
- Dean Qian: Reveals her interest and curiosity in Yu Jing's rapid progress and unique True Mansion.
- Commissioner Gao Zhen: Demonstrates his taciturn nature and strong physical prowess.
Significant Themes
- Alchemy and Wealth: The allure of alchemy as a profitable profession and the potential benefits of being accepted as an apprentice by a senior alchemist.
- True Mansion Stage: The significance of reaching this stage in alchemical development, as seen through Yu Jing's progress and Dean Qian's reaction.
- Cosmic Resource Exploitation: The focus of the Alchemy Summit, highlighting the importance of resources in the upcoming great war.
Character Interactions
- Yu Jing and Dean Qian: Their interaction reveals Dean Qian's curiosity and Yu Jing's respect and deference towards her.
- Yu Jing and Commissioner Gao Zhen: Despite Gao Zhen's taciturn nature, he shows kindness towards Yu Jing by bringing him to meet Dean Qian.
- Yu Jing, Qian Xiaoyu, and Tong Gu: Their reunion is brief but friendly, with Qian Xiaoyu expressing gratitude towards Yu Jing.