The face of Pill King Gu He, plus the fact that he was the youngest third-tier alchemist in the history of the Jia Ma Empire.
Refuse?
You'd have to have water in your brain.
"Xiao Yu, wait a moment. I'll have someone take care of it right away." Frank summoned an alchemist and gave him a few instructions before sending him off.
His application met all the guild's requirements. There was no reason to reject it.
Besides, who would turn away an alchemist with limitless potential?
Lin Dong muttered to himself, then suddenly looked at Xiao Yu and asked, "Do you know Xiao Yan?"
Xiao Yu turned toward the middle-aged man who had spoken.
"He's the lord of Black Rock City, Lord Lin Dong."
Otto knew Xiao Yu was visiting Black Rock City for the first time, so he quietly introduced him.
Xiao Yu gave a slight nod. "He's my older brother."
"So it really is you! Your name sounded familiar when I heard it just now. Then you mentioned Wutan City, and it clicked."
Lin Dong looked excited. The Xiao Clan of Wutan City had a Tier 6 Magical Beast; the whole empire might not know about it, but the city lords were at least somewhat aware.
Xiao Yu could more or less guess why Lin Dong was so excited. His gaze swept calmly over everyone present before he turned to Frank. "Guild President, please don't reveal that I can refine third-tier pills."
"Why?"
Frank, who had been smiling, froze. He had planned to use this opportunity to promote the Alchemist Guild in Black Rock City.
Otto looked at Xiao Yu, puzzled.
"If I hadn't needed to apply to the Alchemist Guild, I wouldn't have planned to take the assessment at all."
Xiao Yu spoke plainly. "It shouldn't be