President Gu Yan had thought the two of them were trying to fool him. After all, how could a thirteen-year-old child possibly have read so many ancient texts?
Mu Yang told President Gu Yan who Nie Li was.
President Gu Yan stroked his beard. He had indeed never heard that name, but anyone who could pass the Junior Alchemy Master theory exam at thirteen or fourteen clearly possessed extraordinary theoretical knowledge.
He immediately decided to have the two of them bring Nie Li to the Council Hall and summon Yang Xin as well.
He wanted to see for himself whether Nie Li was a genius. If he truly was, their Alchemist Association would finally have someone to carry on its legacy.
Outside, Nie Li leaned against the wall, looking utterly relaxed.
The Alchemy Apprentice beside Chu Ning curiously asked whether he really wasn't afraid Nie Li would pass, given that he had dared to make such a bet.
Chu Ning said he had nothing to be afraid of.
But before he could finish speaking, Hu Yanming arrived.
They immediately bowed respectfully. After all, he was a mentor far above their station.
Yet the very first thing Hu Yanming said left all three of them dumbstruck.
Nie Li had passed his first exam.
After the two left, the Alchemy Apprentices were all stunned. Passing the Junior Alchemy Master theory exam at thirteen was simply terrifying.
As for Chu Ning, the poor fellow simply couldn't accept reality and fell apart. After all, how old was he now? He had taken the exam two or three times without passing, while Nie Li, a thirteen-year-old brat who hadn't even grown all his hair yet, had passed on his first try.
No matter how he compared them, it only made him look like a complete