Martial Master

"Please write out the thirteen basic methods of dividing medicine, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each method."

"What are the growth habits and medicinal properties of Borago leaves, what role can they play in the process of refining medicinal pills, and write down three types of medicinal pills that require Borago leaves as materials."

"Please describe the role of firestone ore in alchemy."

Qin Chen glanced over the numerous questions on the first page, and immediately began to write.

Swish, swish, swish!

In his previous life, as an honorary elder of the Alchemy Tower, the questions for a first-tier alchemist examination were far too simple for Qin Chen. There was no need to think; the answers naturally emerged in his mind. With his brush dancing across the paper, the tip of the pen produced a rustling sound that left others in awe.

In contrast, the other candidates in the hall furrowed their brows, deep in thought, scratching their heads, and pondering hard.

At the front of the hall, Chen Mu and another alchemist, Ouyang Cheng, were idly chatting.

"Brother Chen, these people actually participated in this examination; they must be feeling quite frustrated!" Ouyang Cheng said with a smile.

"Indeed, their luck is unfortunate; they chose today. The exam questions were personally set by Master Liu, and I wonder how many will pass this round of written tests."

"Master Liu is the strictest among the stewards of the Alchemy Pavilion and also the chief examiner for this round. I've glanced at the test questions, and they are extremely difficult, with a very tricky angle. Even you and I might fall into a trap if we're not careful, let alone these alchemy apprentices."

"Hehe, we'll see how they fare."

Chen Mu and Ouyang Cheng expressed their heartfelt sentiments.

The alchemist examinations in the Alchemy Pavilion are conducted once a month, and each set of questions is established by the chief examiner.

This chief examiner is usually a second-tier alchemist at the steward level in the Alchemy Pavilion.

Each chief examiner has a different personality, resulting in different questions.

Some chief examiners are more lenient, setting simpler questions in the first two rounds, while others are very strict, making the questions much harder.

This time, the host for the examination, Chief Examiner Liu Guang, is usually extremely strict. When it comes to his alchemist examinations, the pass rate for the first two rounds often only reaches half of that of other chief examiners.

That’s why Chen Mu and Ouyang Cheng felt this way.

Just as they were expressing their thoughts, a sudden flurry of writing sounds came from the crowd. The two were taken aback and focused their gaze, only to see Qin Chen furiously scribbling away.

"Mm?"

Both of their brows furrowed simultaneously.

"Brother Chen, that must be the candidate you scolded outside earlier. He's so young, yet he came to participate in the first-tier alchemist examination?" Ouyang Cheng said.

"That's the kid." Chen Mu's gaze turned cold, angrily stating, "Brother Ouyang, look at what this kid is doing! This is the alchemist examination site, and he's casually scribbling all over the exam questions. This attitude is nothing but chaos; I really want to kick him out!"

"Brother Chen, even if he writes quickly, it doesn’t necessarily mean he's causing trouble, right?"

"Brother Ouyang, you know this set of questions was designed by Master Liu. Do you think this kid, who isn’t even an alchemy apprentice, can respond appropriately? With that speed of writing, even you and I wouldn’t be able to achieve such results!"

Ouyang Cheng was taken aback and then nodded.

Indeed, the questions written by Master Liu this time were quite challenging. Even some genuine first-tier alchemists needed to think carefully before writing.

But looking at Qin Chen before them.

This speed of writing seemed like he hadn't even thought about it before putting down the answers. If one said he was seriously answering, who would believe that?