"I saw that notice too. You actually believe it? I've been at Azure Dragon Academy for so long, and I've never heard of any Reach the Summit. They're probably just blowing smoke." Elder Huo curled his lips. As an Alchemy Master, even he could not refine the pills described in the notice. How could new students produce them?
"I'm skeptical, of course. But Reach the Summit was founded by that little fellow Tang Yan," Elder Zhen said with a smile.
Elder Huo's eyes widened. "That kid founded it?"
"Come on, let's have a look. I don't know what their faction is like, but Tang Yan isn't someone who acts without sense. Perhaps their faction really does have an alchemy prodigy, and you might find yourself a treasure," Elder Zhen suggested.
Naturally, Elder Huo did not believe the claims about the pills' value, but he had never found a student who truly satisfied him in all these years, and it had remained a regret.
Although these miraculous pills had been hyped up to the heavens, Reach the Summit was Tang Yan's creation. His fondness for Tang Yan extended to it, and, as if led by some unseen hand, Elder Huo felt inclined to take a look.
Along the way, Tang Yan frequently saw notices advertising the "Reach the Summit Auction." Quite a few people were also heading toward the Rookie District, talking eagerly about the auction.
Although most were grumbling and questioning whether the notices were truthful, Tang Yan knew that as long as they drew people in, the auction's first stage of marketing could be considered a resounding success.
When Tang Yan and the thick-browed young man arrived at the Rookie District, the sight before them immediately stunned them.
The normally spacious Rookie District was now a sea of