The procedure for assessing a Second-grade Alchemist was far more complicated than that for a first-grade alchemist. Likewise, it was not conducted in the main hall, but in a private room.
Both Lin Fei and Xue Mei wanted to witness Xiao Yu's assessment for Second-grade Alchemist, but Otto merely shook his head lightly and refused Lin Fei's request. Only he and Master Bulin entered the room, shutting the door with a bang!
Lin Fei huffed in anger and muttered unhappily, "Fine, then don't let us watch. We'll know the result soon enough anyway! Hmph!"
Xue Mei showed no reaction. Instead, she walked up to Xiao Yi Xian and asked softly, "Sister Xiao Yi Xian, how did you and Xiao Yu meet?"
Xiao Yi Xian had not expected Xue Mei to ask that. After thinking for a moment, she said, "He saved me, and that was how we got to know each other!"
Though her words were brief, the danger behind them could still be heard. Lin Fei immediately grew interested as well. "Really? Sister Xiao Yi Xian, could you tell us about it? I love hearing stories most!"
Not knowing how to refuse, and with nothing else to do anyway, Xiao Yi Xian recounted how she had met Xiao Yu, including the dangers they encountered in the Monster Mountain Range and the cruel, underhanded deeds committed by the mercenary groups of Qingshan Town.
Lin Fei and Xue Mei had always lived within the Alchemist Guild and had never encountered such peril, so they found it fascinating. While the three girls chatted away, Kelei stood off to the side, looking rather at a loss.
Fortunately, before long, a soft creak came from the door, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
The shock had yet to fade from Bulin and Otto's faces. As soon