Let Him Refine!

"What are the conditions?"

Xiao Yu was slightly taken aback; if it were too troublesome, he might as well just make a trip to the Imperial Capital.

After all, the headquarters of the Alchemist Guild of the Jia Ma Empire was located in the Imperial Capital. With the headquarters holding greater authority, the application process should be simpler.

With the Amethyst Winged Lion King and the Blue Scale Python, two Tier 6 Magical Beasts, at his disposal, Xiao Yu was confident in his own influence.

Frank said, "It requires a Tier 3 Alchemist to serve as the branch president."

After speaking, he glanced at Otto, who was wearing a hesitant expression.

This condition was not difficult to resolve; it only required Otto's consent.

Otto was the Vice President of the Black Rock City Alchemist Guild and a Tier 4 Alchemist, which perfectly fulfilled the requirement.

However, in all the years since the founding of the Jia Ma Empire, Wutan City had never hosted an Alchemist Guild branch, clearly indicating its remote geographical location.

Such places rarely offered any real benefits and were not conducive to an alchemist's development.

It had not been easy for Otto to work hard for so many years to become a Tier 4 Alchemist and a Vice President.

He still harbored ambitions to push toward becoming a Tier 5 Alchemist!

Therefore, Otto appeared somewhat hesitant.

"Is that all? This condition is not a problem at all."

Xiao Yu let out a long sigh of relief; he had been worried it would be some other issue, but he was a Tier 3 Alchemist himself.

"Xiao Yu, does your Wutan City have a Tier 3 Alchemist?"

While catching his breath, Otto could not help but ask in surprise.

Any alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire would register with the guild, and he did not recall seeing any alchemist hailing from Wutan City.

Unregistered?

That was impossible. One had to know that registered alchemists enjoyed many comfortable privileges within the Alchemist Guild.

The simplest one was that if an alchemist lacked a specific medicinal ingredient while refining pills, they could directly apply to the Alchemist Guild for a transfer.

This alone could save a great deal of time, so any alchemist with real ability would register with the Alchemist Guild.

Frank frowned, seemingly deep in thought as well.

"Of course, I am one."

Xiao Yu nodded calmly and pointed at himself, causing both Frank and Otto to freeze instantly.

Him?

A Tier 3 Alchemist?

The two could not help but exchange glances, seeing the same suspicion and amusement in each other's eyes.

Frank smiled and said, "Little brother, judging by your appearance, you shouldn't even be twenty yet, right?"

"Xiao Yu, applying for a branch is a very serious matter. You must not try to fool us by making things up. If it really doesn't work out, I can take on the role of president for your Wutan City branch."

In his urgency, Otto was willing to make a sacrifice to repay his debt of gratitude.

Unsurprisingly, Frank looked at him with surprised eyes.

But upon recalling Otto's character, Frank's gaze returned to normal.

"I haven't turned eighteen yet, but Mr. Otto, I am telling the truth. I am indeed a Tier 3 Alchemist."

Facing their skepticism, Xiao Yu did not get angry; he could understand them.

After all, a Tier 3 Alchemist this young was truly shocking to hear about.

But who could blame him for having a cheat code...

"How can you prove it? Have you ever taken an assessment at an Alchemist Guild?"

Perhaps because of Xiao Yu's serious demeanor, Frank could not help but turn solemn.

Xiao Yu said, "No, this is my first time stepping into an Alchemist Guild, but I can refine a Tier 3 pill on the spot."

"Wait a moment."

Frank said this to Xiao Yu before pulling Otto out of the room.

The two stood in the corridor, facing each other.

"Let him refine it!"

"What do you think?"

They spoke at the same time, then paused in surprise.

Frank looked stunned, "Otto, do you really believe he is a Tier 3 Alchemist?"

"Since he said so, what harm is there in letting him try? At worst, the loss of medicinal materials will be on me."

Otto could not forget the life-saving favor and was determined to repay it.

"Fine then."

Since Otto had already said as much, Frank found it difficult to continue his opposition.

Otto immediately turned to go fetch the medicinal ingredients.

I'll prepare the simplest Tier 3 pill formula for him later to maximize his chances of success.

The thought flashed through Otto's mind, and then he heard Frank calling his name.

Otto paused his steps and turned around.

"Old Ao, get the materials for the Scar-Removing Pill."

Frank said to him.

Otto was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on his face; he had just been thinking of having Xiao Yu refine the Scar-Removing Pill himself.

This was a type of pill used to eliminate scars; although it was Tier 3, the refining difficulty was low, making it arguably the simplest of all Tier 3 pills.

"The Scar-Removing Pill is considered the introductory pill for a Tier 3 Alchemist."

Watching Otto's back disappear around the corner, Frank muttered to himself, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

If Xiao Yu could truly refine it, their Black Rock City Alchemist Guild would become famous throughout the Jia Ma Empire.

The Scar-Removing Pill was simple, true, but it still depended on who was refining it.

Refining a Tier 3 pill before the age of eighteen... tsk tsk, this little fellow is so confident, I just hope he isn't all show and no substance.

Frank walked back into the room to tell Xiao Yu that the ingredients were being prepared, and to have Xiao Yu accompany him to the pill refining room.

"Fei Fei! Fei Fei! Are you hurt?"

A middle-aged man moved with the wind, weaving through the opulent mansion and heading straight for a room.

He was the City Lord of Black Rock City, Lin Dong, a two-star Dou Ling expert.

Upon learning that Lin Fei had returned home alone, he immediately knew his daughter had encountered danger; otherwise, the guards would have reported to him the moment she returned.

Therefore, Lin Dong dropped his work immediately and rushed home.

The door opened, and Lin Fei, who had changed into a new set of clothes, stood in the doorway.

"Fei Fei, it's good that you're alright."

Seeing his daughter completely unharmed, Lin Dong let out a long sigh of relief.

"Father, your daughter almost didn't make it back."

Lin Fei threw herself into the middle-aged man's arms, and the tears she had been holding back gushed out.

This sight pained Lin Dong's heart; she was his only precious daughter.

After some comforting, Lin Dong finally understood the sequence of events. Upon learning that his daughter had been chased by a Tier 4 Magical Beast, the Red-Striped Tiger, his heart jumped into his throat.

When he heard that the guards had not fled the battle and had all died protecting his daughter, a flash of sorrow and gratification crossed Lin Dong's eyes. He would ensure the City Lord's Mansion took good care of their families.

"Father, I'll take you to see my savior; I want to thank him properly."

Lin Fei wiped the corners of her eyes, her reddened sockets filled with genuine emotion.

"Good, he saved my precious daughter, so I must thank him well too."

Lin Dong gently stroked his daughter's hair.

The two left the City Lord's Mansion and headed straight for the Black Rock City Alchemist Guild.

Just as they were about to enter, Lin Fei suddenly heard a familiar voice, and her willow-leaf brows immediately knitted together.

"Lin Fei? Why are your eyes so red? Let me guess, did you fail the Tier 1 Alchemist examination again?"

Not far away, a young girl with a slender figure, delicate features, and thin, elegant eyebrows walked over slowly.

She was wearing a tight-fitting silver dress, which made her already fair skin appear even more translucent by contrast.

The girl had a head of silver hair that cascaded down to her waist.

As she walked, many gazes from the surroundings fell upon her.

"Xue Mei greets the City Lord."

Upon reaching them, the girl bowed politely to Lin Dong.

"Is little Xue here for the examination today?"

Lin Dong saw Lin Fei's pouting lips and felt somewhat helpless; these two had grown up together and were particularly fond of competing, always wanting to best one another.

Ever since they both became alchemists, they had been locked in a rivalry to see who would become a Tier 1 Alchemist first.

"Yes, City Lord."

Xue Mei responded with a smile, then looked at Lin Fei provocatively, "The youngest Tier 1 Alchemist in Black Rock City will be me, Lin Fei."

"Xue Mei, don't be so happy yet; maybe you'll fail this time too."

Lin Fei retorted angrily.

"Alright, you still need to go find someone, have you forgotten?"

Lin Dong reminded her helplessly; if he didn't urge her, Lin Fei would surely forget the task at hand because of her bickering with Xue Mei.

Sure enough, once Lin Fei remembered the matter, she made a face at Xue Mei and strode quickly into the Alchemist Guild.

"Find someone? Has Lin Fei made a new friend?"

Xue Mei felt a bit curious and trotted to catch up.