Passed

The Sky Mark Family, the two Junior Alchemy Masters had a slight impression of them. It was a very small family within the Noble Families, not famous at all, and their strength wasn't much. The two of them smiled faintly. If Nie Li came from a Magnate Family or even a Peak Family, even if they showed him kindness, Nie Li wouldn't have taken it to heart. But since Nie Li came from a small family, it would be easier to handle.

The two Junior Alchemy Masters chatted with Nie Li and discovered that Nie Li was practically proficient in alchemy, and extremely familiar with the practical operation process.

What a monstrous talent!

They themselves had been immersed in the path of alchemy for decades, finally qualifying as Junior Alchemy Masters in their forties or fifties. Thinking about Nie Li's age, they couldn't help but blush. Comparing people truly kills you! Nie Li, only in his teens, already possessed knowledge no less than theirs!

True ambition is not limited by age!

It was time to show Nie Li some favor!

The two Junior Alchemy Masters collected Nie Li's exam papers and prepared to take them to the President for personal review. Such a humble and polite genius couldn't be let slip away!

"Nie Li, wait here for a moment. We'll go see the President and see if we can get you a special admission into the Alchemist Association!" the two Junior Alchemy Masters said with a smile.

"Then I'll trouble my two esteemed mentors!" Nie Li became even more humble, bowing slightly.

Seeing Nie Li's actions, the two Junior Alchemy Masters were so delighted that their pores relaxed. They left in a hurry, carrying the exam papers.

At this moment, in the adjacent room.

Chu Ning was diligently working on his exam paper. Half the time had already passed, and he had only completed three sheets. This was his third time taking the Junior Alchemy Master exam. His accuracy rate on the previous two attempts was less than sixty percent, and three sheets were blank. He had studied all the parts he didn't know until he was proficient before coming here to take the exam.

Before coming, he had secretly sworn that he would pass this time!

However, the content of this exam was even more difficult than before!

Chu Ning cried out in misery. Before coming, he had placed many answers in his Spatial Ring, but with the two Junior Alchemy Masters watching him like hawks, he had no chance to cheat. An hour had already passed, and his exam papers only had a few answers scribbled on them.

Seeing Chu Ning's answers, the two supervising Junior Alchemy Masters couldn't help but shake their heads. Chu Ning's accuracy rate could at most reach sixty percent, while to become a Junior Alchemy Master, one needed at least ninety percent accuracy.

Two hours passed, and the bell chimed outside.

Chu Ning didn't even need to think; he definitely hadn't passed. He stood up dejectedly and walked out. With this failure, he would have to wait another year before he could retake the Junior Alchemy Master exam!

In the corridor, students who had come to take the Junior Alchemy Master exam filed out. Only one young man in his thirties showed a happy expression; everyone else had a mournful face. This first round was simply too difficult.

Alchemist Association Elder Hall.

"President, please take a look at this exam paper!" Hu Yanming handed two papers to Gu Yan.

The Alchemist Association had a total of two Senior Alchemy Masters, and Gu Yan was one of them. He was also the President of the Alchemist Association, with white hair and already over sixty years old.

Just one exam paper, and the two Junior Alchemy Masters were rushing to hand it to him. Gu Yan, who was interrupted while refining pills, was in a bad mood.

"President, this is an exam paper from a student taking the Junior Alchemy Master exam. Please review it!" Hu Yanming said. Even though they saw President Gu Yan's displeased expression, they didn't mind at all and were full of enthusiasm.

Gu Yan snorted coldly, picked up the papers, and looked at them. "This student has learned well. All questions are answered correctly, and some answers are very insightful and precise. Let him proceed to the second round of testing!" Gu Yan's expression relaxed slightly. After all, it was rare for someone to answer all questions correctly in the first round of the Junior Alchemy Master assessment.

Hu Yanming and Mu Yang exchanged a smile. Hu Yanming said, "I implore you, President, to directly approve him and let him join our Alchemist Association!"

"Directly approve?" Gu Yan raised an eyebrow and shook his head. "That's impossible. To become a Junior Alchemy Master, one needs not only extensive alchemy experience but also practical operational skills. If he only passes the first round and has no practical operational experience at all, he cannot become a Junior Alchemy Master!"

"President, what if that person is a thirteen-year-old child? Even without practical alchemy experience, experience can be cultivated! If we miss such a young genius, we will surely regret it!" Mu Yang said from the side.

Hearing Mu Yang's words, even the usually calm Gu Yan exclaimed in surprise, "What did you say? He's a thirteen-year-old child?"

"Yes, President!" Mu Yang and Hu Yanming nodded simultaneously.

"Are you two colluding to trick me? How could a thirteen-year-old child possibly have memorized so many alchemy classics and completed the Junior Alchemy Master exam paper!" Gu Yan's sharp gaze swept over Mu Yang and Hu Yanming.

"How dare we deceive the President?"

"Go and bring him here. Also, immediately summon Director Yang to my presence. This matter must not be told to anyone, not even the other elders, understand!" Gu Yan looked at Mu Yang and Hu Yanming. If there truly was such a young genius, he had to be cultivated as his own trusted subordinate.

"Yes!" Mu Yang and Hu Yanming's hearts stirred, and their faces lit up with joy.

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The Alchemist Association, including Gu Yan, had a total of six elders, each with their own interests. By keeping Gu Yan's secret, they would become the President's confidants from this day forward.

Mu Yang went to summon Director Yang, while Hu Yanming hurried to greet Nie Li.

In the corridor of the examination hall.

Chu Ning walked out looking dejected. When he saw Nie Li already waiting outside, his eyebrows shot up.

Several people nearby were teasing Nie Li.

"Little brother, how many questions did you get right?" a young man said with a smile. He was the only one who had passed the exam.

Nie Li shrugged his shoulders. "These questions were too simple, completely lacking any challenge!"

Hearing Nie Li's words, everyone exchanged glances.

Nie Li's words struck a nerve with Chu Ning, who had been tormented by the questions. Chu Ning snorted, "Boasting! If your accuracy rate can reach even ten percent, I'll strip naked and run three laps around the entire City of Brilliance immediately!"

"Then you can start running now!" Nie Li said with a faint smile.

Hearing Nie Li's words, everyone marveled. Where did Nie Li get such confidence? They wondered what the result of Nie Li's first assessment would be.

Just then, Hu Yanming hurried over.

Seeing the white robe of a Junior Alchemy Master on Hu Yanming, everyone immediately stood at attention with respect.

"Nie Li, you've passed the first round. Come with me!" Hu Yanming glanced at the people beside them, completely ignoring them.

"Mm." Nie Li nodded slightly.

"Did you pass the first round?" Hearing Hu Yanming's words, everyone present was stunned, especially Chu Ning, who was struck by lightning.

How could this be possible? Nie Li was just a thirteen-year-old child!

Was there a mistake?

Was he dreaming?

A thirteen-year-old youth actually passed the first assessment. This was the first time in hundreds of years. No wonder Hu Yanming wanted to take Nie Li away alone.

The crowd remembered their previous mockery of Nie Li, and their faces burned. A thirteen-year-old youth had actually passed the assessment, while they, some in their thirties or forties, and some even older, couldn't even pass the first round. How could they face themselves?

Chu Ning was dazed. He never expected that Nie Li would actually pass the first exam! They must have cheated. Yes, it must be like this! Chu Ning stumbled as he walked out. Regardless, the fact remained that he hadn't passed the first round, and he was bound to be beaten severely by his uncle when he returned.

"Huh? Where did Chu Ning go?"

"Didn't he just say he was going to strip naked and run three laps around the City of Brilliance?"

Under everyone's gaze, Chu Ning fled in a panic. If he were to run three laps around the City of Brilliance naked, how could he ever show his face again? As the crowd watched, Nie Li's figure gradually moved away. Nie Li paid no attention to the bets, or rather, he didn't even consider Chu Ning to be on his level!

Nie Li and Chu Ning were destined to be people from two different worlds. Nie Li's achievements would surely make Chu Ning look up to him.

Seeing that Hu Yanming, a Junior Alchemy Master, was even somewhat fawning towards Nie Li, the crowd couldn't help but show envious glances.

Alchemist Association, Council Hall.

"Nie Li, the President and Director Yang will be here soon, please wait a moment!" Hu Yanming said, looking eagerly at the genius youth before him. Nie Li's calm demeanor gave him a momentary illusion, as if the boy in front of him wasn't a thirteen-year-old child, but an Alchemy Master on equal footing with himself!

"Alright!" Nie Li nodded slightly. He looked around. The council hall was quite spacious. In the center was a round table with some chairs. Beside it, a wall was covered with various notes.

"What is that?" Nie Li asked, looking at Hu Yanming.

"This is a place for Alchemy Masters to exchange insights. Alchemy Masters write down problems they encounter during alchemy and solicit answers from all Alchemy Masters. Sometimes the President and others will help Alchemy Masters solve various problems. As long as you know the answer, you can write it on those papers for everyone to discuss!" Hu Yanming explained. Through this method, Alchemy Masters continuously improved their alchemy skills.

"Oh!" Nie Li nodded and slowly walked towards the wall. He needed to display enough strength to attract the attention of President Gu Yan. Otherwise, merely being cultivated by the Alchemist Association wouldn't be enough. Did Nie Li need cultivation? Nie Li needed to borrow the influence of the Alchemist Association!

It seems Nie Li is very interested in all sorts of alchemy knowledge, Hu Yanming thought with a smile, following Nie Li. He certainly didn't think Nie Li could solve the problems on the wall. Many of these problems had been accumulating for years without a solution, and some couldn't even be solved by Gu Yan, a Senior Alchemy Master!