Lin Fei and Xue Mei: The Eighth-Tier Alchemist Makes His Debut

After some preparations, the site for Xiao Yan's alchemy demonstration was soon ready.

It was an immense square surrounded by tiers of stands, now nearly full of spectators.

Most wore similar clothing, with Alchemist Badges displayed prominently on their chests.

Nearly all of them were Alchemists from the guild.

Hearing that a high-level Alchemist would demonstrate Alchemy in public and answer their questions, they had arrived early to claim seats.

A chance to watch a high-level Alchemist work firsthand was rare. No one wanted to miss it.

"Teacher, who is this high-level Alchemist?" In the stands, a girl in purple leaned toward a round-bodied elder and asked curiously.

The girl was Lin Fei. She and the cool, silver-robed girl beside her, Xue Mei, had both become First-Rank Alchemists through their own efforts.

The teacher Lin Fei addressed was Master Otto of Black Rock City.

"I'm not entirely sure either. Frank, do you know?" Master Otto shook his head and turned to the elder on his other side.

Frank stroked his beard, a knowing smile on his face. "I heard from the guild president that the high-level Alchemist coming today is none other than the Flame Alliance Leader who's been making such waves."

"The Flame Alliance Leader!"

At those words, not only Master Otto and the two girls but several nearby Alchemists cried out under their breath.

"The Flame Alliance Leader... He's a formidable Dou Zong!"

"Exactly! Who'd have thought the Flame Alliance Leader was not only so powerful but also skilled in Alchemy? It's terrifying!"

"I also heard..."

Word spread from one person to ten, then from ten to a hundred. Before long, many in the square knew who their guest Alchemist was.

Lin Fei covered her mouth in surprise.

Xue Mei, however, looked puzzled. She had always been absorbed