Jia Nan Academy's Top Alchemy Department Expert Personally Takes a Disciple!

Jia Nan Academy's Top Alchemy Department Expert Personally Takes a Disciple!

Wang Chen waited in the room for less than two and a half minutes when two tiny black dots appeared in the distance, rapidly growing larger.

Before long, the two black dots descended.

One of them was the brisk middle-aged manager from before.

The other was a white-haired, white-bearded old man.

Judging from how he had traveled earlier, along with the terrifying aura he gave off, this old man was also a Dou Wang expert.

"It's him!!!"

The moment they landed, neither of them paused. They rushed straight over to Wang Chen.

"Ahem!!"

The old man's gaze burned with fervor, but he did not speak immediately.

Instead, he gave a slight cough, signaling for the middle-aged manager to speak.

"Little Chen, your talent for alchemy is extraordinary.

"I'm not qualified to teach you.

"So I specifically invited the foremost expert of Jia Nan Academy's Alchemy Department to meet you."

As he spoke, the middle-aged manager pointed at the old man with his right hand and solemnly introduced him.

"This is the First Elder of Jia Nan Academy's Alchemy Department, a Peak Fifth-Grade Alchemist and a Peak Dou King expert—Medicine Elder."

After learning of Wang Chen's alchemy talent, the middle-aged manager's first thought had been to take Wang Chen as his disciple.

However, he knew his own limits.

Under ordinary circumstances, a Fourth-Grade Alchemist was already extremely distinguished.

At the very least, there were definitely not many of them on the Northwestern Continent.

Taking in someone who had only been exposed to alchemy for a week would not merely be easy—it would be effortless.

But Wang Chen was no ordinary person.

Calling his talent heaven-defying would not be an exaggeration.

He did not know whether anyone like him would appear in the future, but among everyone he knew of, there had never been anyone more monstrous than Wang Chen.

Naturally, the first thought upon encountering such a terrifying genius was to win him over.

That was why he had immediately gone to find Medicine Elder.

Although the Alchemists of Jia Nan Academy generally had fairly good relationships with one another,

they still belonged to different factions.

Therefore, while he was not qualified to take on a disciple, his master certainly was.

If he could not be the master, he could still be the senior brother.

With that connection, asking Wang Chen to help refine Medicinal Pills in the future would surely not be too difficult.

"Medicine Elder."

After hearing the introduction, Wang Chen respectfully bowed.

If Wang Chen still could not see what was happening by this point, then he would have let down his identity as a transmigrator.

"No need for formalities, no need for formalities."

Seeing Wang Chen bow, Medicine Elder did not put on airs.

"I already know about your talent for alchemy.

"However, alchemy is something that depends heavily on experience and resources.

"With your talent, the chances of you growing into a great Alchemist are very high.

"But with a teacher to support you, the road ahead will be much smoother."

At this point, it could practically be considered an explicit hint.

"This disciple, Wang Chen, pays respects to Master."

Wang Chen readily went along with it.

With a renowned teacher's support during the early stages, the easier it would be for him to soar.

He was not one of those stubborn transmigrators who insisted on rising through his own efforts alone.

If there was an easier way, he naturally would not choose the troublesome one.

"Good, good, good!"

Hearing Wang Chen acknowledge him as master, Medicine Elder said "good" three times in succession.

Just as Medicine Elder was about to say something else, seven or eight figures suddenly appeared in the distance, all rushing toward them.

Each of them had a pair of wings behind their back.

"This is bad. It seems I caused a misunderstanding."

Seeing this, Medicine Elder immediately realized what had happened.

After hearing the news about Wang Chen, he had been far too excited and had directly followed his disciple, Qi Mingfei, over.

That flight had caused a problem.

He was the foremost expert of Jia Nan Academy's Alchemy Department. When he flew off in such a hurry, the other elders thought something had happened.

They immediately gathered several experts and followed after him.

"My apologies, my apologies."

Although he was a Peak Fifth-Grade Alchemist and held a higher status than these elders,

this misunderstanding had been caused by his own poor handling, so naturally he had to offer a few polite apologies.

After briefly explaining, Medicine Elder made the situation clear.

"Congratulations, Medicine Elder, on gaining such an excellent disciple."

The several Dou Wang elders hurriedly congratulated Medicine Elder.

They had all heard of Wang Chen's name.

After all, even in a top academy like Jia Nan Academy, there were only a few students with S-grade Potential Value.

These Dou Wang elders had also considered taking him as a disciple.

But they had never expected that, aside from his terrifying cultivation talent, Wang Chen's alchemy talent would be equally terrifying.

In such a short time, he had actually alerted Medicine Elder and made him personally come to take on a disciple.

Compared to Medicine Elder, they had far fewer bargaining chips. Naturally, they could not compete with him.

After offering their congratulations, the elders all departed.

Medicine Elder's secluded cultivation grounds.

After clearing up the misunderstanding, Medicine Elder brought Wang Chen here.

After all, having just taken in such an exceptional disciple, he naturally had to show something.

Besides, failing to properly teach a disciple like this would be nothing less than a waste of talent.

"Inside are the medicinal ingredients I prepared for you.

"Most are First Grade medicinal ingredients, though there are also some Second Grade and Third Grade ones.

"Although you have already refined high-quality Tier 1 Medicinal Pills, those were apprentice pill formulas and belong to the simplest, most basic kind.

"Alchemy still requires a great deal of practice."

"Of course, with your current level, you can at least be considered a Tier 2 Alchemist.

"I have also prepared pill formulas and such for you."

"Once you finish refining the First Grade materials in the Storage Ring, I will teach you directly."

Medicine Elder instructed as he handed a Storage Ring to Wang Chen.

After Wang Chen accepted the Storage Ring, Medicine Elder did not stop there.

He then summoned a Cauldron from his own Storage Ring.

"This is the Cauldron I prepared for you!"

A gold-and-purple Cauldron with four fire vents appeared before Wang Chen.

"This Cauldron was forged from Purple Radiant Gold and provides a certain boost to pill formation."

As he said this, Medicine Elder looked rather pleased with himself.

The thing was quite valuable, but he had won it through his own ability.

Now that he was passing it on to his genius disciple, it could be considered put to good use.

After handing over these prepared items, Medicine Elder began his lesson.

He also knew that Wang Chen had no alchemy inheritance, so he deliberately spent some time explaining the most basic insights and experience of alchemy to him.

"There are three major elements in alchemy: the Cauldron, medicinal ingredients, and the Alchemist."

"There is not much to say about the Cauldron and medicinal ingredients. The Alchemist is the most important factor."

"The level of the Alchemist determines whether the entire refinement can succeed."

"The level of an Alchemist is also divided into three factors.

"Namely, the Alchemist's grade, alchemy inheritance, and flame."

As he spoke, Medicine Elder extended his left hand, and a cluster of purple-black flames appeared in his palm.

(End of Chapter)