Martial Master

In the Alchemy Pavilion, the architecture was magnificent and splendid; the higher up one went, the more exquisite the buildings became, exuding an indescribable grandeur.

This was also the unique aura that a long-established force like the Alchemy Pavilion could possess.

At this moment, in the upper levels of the Alchemy Pavilion, Liu Guang hurriedly approached an independent office and gently knocked on the door.

He then stood trembling, his expression tense, sweat forming in his palms.

"Who?"

A tempting yet slightly graceful voice came from within: "What is it?"

The voice was deep and evidently displeased due to being disturbed.

Swallowing, Liu Guang cautiously replied, "Palace Master, I am Liu Guang. Today, we have a newly promoted alchemist who wishes to see you."

"A newly promoted alchemist wants to see me? Liu Guang, you should know that this Palace Master has urgent matters to attend to. Is this little thing worth my time?"

Although separated by the door, Liu Guang's forehead was already damp with cold sweat. He wiped his brow and nervously said, "This person claims to have a business proposal to discuss with our Alchemy Pavilion, and insists on meeting you."

"Business?" The enchanting voice scoffed, "What business could a newly promoted alchemist possibly have with me? Just tell him to get lost; this Palace Master is very busy and has no time to meet people."

"This..."

If it were someone else's request, Liu Guang would have turned and left long ago. However, Qin Chen's request made him hesitate slightly as he said, "Palace Master, this newly promoted alchemist is exceptional. I believe you need to meet him."

"Oh?"

With a creak, the door opened, revealing a woman dressed in a scarlet alchemist's robe, elegantly walking out.

Her hair was pinned high, with three jade hairpins adorning it, her bright eyes sparkling, crimson lips full of allure, a high nose, and snow-white skin.

The woman appeared to be around thirty but radiated the unique charm of a mature woman.

She was the master of the Alchemy Pavilion in the great Qi kingdom, Xiao Ya.

What is it that makes this newly promoted alchemist so exceptional? Could he be the head of some prominent family? Or is he a prince from the great Qi kingdom? Xiao Ya lazily stretched, covering her mouth with her jade hand as she yawned lightly, her disheveled hair adding to her slightly dazed look while she curiously regarded Liu Guang.

She knew Liu Guang very well; if he hadn’t truly encountered someone extraordinary, he wouldn’t have said such things to her.

Liu Guang lowered his head, not daring to meet Xiao Ya's gaze, and said, "Palace Master, he’s just a boy who looks about fifteen or sixteen."

"Mm?"

Xiao Ya showed some surprise. A fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy? He passed the first-level alchemist assessment?

"Yes, Palace Master. Moreover, he scored full marks in the first round of the assessment, demonstrated the Nine Flames Tower Technique during the second round, and in the third round, he directly refined a top-tier first-grade True Essence Pill."

"Hiss!"

Xiao Ya gasped, her eyes sparkling with interest, then laughed lightly, "There’s actually such a young boy? Hehe, this sounds interesting. He wants to discuss business with me? Haha, I suddenly don’t feel busy anymore. Let’s go see what this boy is all about!"

At this moment.

Huang Yuling and Manager Luo stood outside the assessment room, feeling anxious and at a loss.

They had just learned from those who failed the assessment that Qin Chen had passed, and both felt like crying.

After working at the Alchemy Pavilion for years, they had always aimed to curry favor with an alchemist, but now that they finally had one, she had offended him due to her own recklessness.

How could they be so unfortunate?!

Huang Yuling knew well what status a first-level alchemist had. If they were displeased, it would be a matter of moments for the Alchemy Pavilion to dismiss her.

Thinking about possibly being dismissed and losing this lucrative job made her feel like crying.