Outside the door, Zhou Fangzun and the others stood waiting.
"Patriarch, young Mr. Jun was referred by Wang Yu, an examiner from the Martial Artists' Association. Rest assured, his character can be trusted." Seeing Zhou Fangzun's anxiety, Zhou De leaned toward his ear and spoke softly.
"The Martial Artists' Association?" The senior members beside them looked surprised.
"To think the Martial Artists' Association in Jinling City has produced such an extraordinary genius! We've never seen anyone like him in previous years!"
Zhou Fangzun nodded as well and praised him. "Jun Wangchen really is exceptional. He's barely into his twenties, yet he's already so powerful. Even before Black Tier Martial Artists like us, he remained calm, fearless, and completely composed. That kind of temperament is far beyond the average person's.
"Most astonishing of all is his status as an Alchemist. There are people who practice both alchemy and martial arts, but honestly, I've never met anyone his age who has reached his level."
Everyone nodded in agreement. Clearly, none of them had ever encountered such a genius either.
"I hope young Mr. Jun can successfully advance to a Quasi-Master (Third Grade) Alchemist. Then Rou'er won't have to suffer so much." Zhou Fangzun looked at Zhou Rou'er, who stood silently beside him, a trace of tenderness passing through his eyes.
After his wife had died of illness, his daughter had become his greatest concern in life. If he lost her too, what meaning would his life have left?
Creak!
Just then, the door suddenly opened, and a slender young man with handsome features slowly stepped out.
"What a powerful presence!" Zhou Fangzun and the others were startled, their expressions changing.
They had only been apart for fifteen minutes, yet Jun Wangchen felt even more formidable. A single sweep of his gaze made