A correction to the earlier text: Yao Ling could only refine eighth-tier pills that attracted five-colored pill lightning.
The original novel did not specify her exact level, making it difficult to pin down. However, given her powerful soul and the guidance of a Ninth-Rank Alchemist in the Yao Clan, I made her a little more skilled than Cao Ying and Dan Chen.
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded in response.
Yao Lao said to Han Li, "Next, sorry for the trouble, but we will need you to certify rank badges for these two youngsters."
As he spoke, Yao Lao pointed to Xiao Yan and Yao Ling in turn.
Han Li hurriedly replied, "Rest assured, Venerable Yao. This is my duty."
Then he turned to Xiao Yan and Yao Ling.
"What rank of Alchemist Badge would you two like to apply for?"
"My alchemy skills are limited. I am only a Seventh-grade Low-Rank Alchemist, so the highest badge I can certify is Seventh-grade Intermediate."
"Of course, if you wish to obtain higher-ranked Alchemist Badges, that is possible too. I can immediately contact a higher-ranked elder to certify you."
Han Li explained everything carefully.
He knew little about Yao Ling, but since Xiao Yan was Venerable Yao's disciple, Han Li guessed that his alchemy had at least reached Seventh-grade Advanced.
Otherwise, entering the Pill Gathering at anything below Seventh-grade Advanced would only disgrace Venerable Yao.
Xiao Yan shrugged. "There is no need for all that trouble. Seventh-grade Intermediate will do. It is only to enter the Pill Gathering, anyway."
Yao Ling also nodded indifferently.
"The same for me!"
Her demeanor was genuinely cold, unlike Xiao Xun'er, who appeared approachable but was aloof within.
Yao Ling was cold inside and out. One glance was enough to tell anyone that this woman was not