Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

After Fokelan's reminder, everyone came to the realization too late!

Previously, when they first started learning alchemy, they had also pondered this issue.

But all these considerations were only theoretical losses after all.

How could a normal person achieve zero loss while making elixirs?

Yet, what was supposed to be a theoretical concept was actually realized by someone. So many steps involved in alchemy, every single one must be controlled exquisitely, without the slightest error, to minimize loss and thus save enough potency to produce extra elixirs!

Even leaving aside such precision control, just the feat of Nine Pills in One Furnace was terrifying enough to hear!

"It's impossible!"

"It's impossible!"

"How can Xu Ran be so strong? Did that damn Xu Ran cheat?"

Xiao Yan plopped down on the ground, looking dazed at the elixirs in Xu Ran's hands. At this moment, Xu Ran had captured everyone's attention, and all present admired him. Whereas Xiao Yan had become a laughing stock at this very moment!

Before, as the first person to finish making elixirs, how full of spirit he was! Back then, he even felt like he didn't need to take anyone seriously. Not even the president of the Alchemist Guild here, because he believed he would surpass them all eventually.

But now...

Xiao Yi Xian had made three elixirs, while Xu Ran had enchantingly crafted nine!

The difference in strength was clear at a glance.

The gap was just too large.

Then, the elixirs made by everyone else were brought before Fokelan and Otto.

"Pill Patterns." Master Fokelan and Master Otto were dumbfounded once again. The nine elixirs that Xu Ran made each bore pill patterns, generally only when an elixir's color and luster reached the peak, could pill patterns possibly appear on the crafted elixirs.

"Congratulations on passing the First-Grade Alchemist examination," Fokelan announced the names of the few who had passed.

After the examination concluded, Xue Mei, Feilin, and many others gathered around.

Even those who didn't pass were not disheartened this time. To be in the same examination hall with such a legendary person was their greatest honor.

It would be an excellent tale to boast about in the future.

"This is just too awesome. All nine elixirs have pill patterns? That Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan are also really strong," countless people gathered and commented.

The previously admired Heaven's Proud Daughters, Feilin and Xue Mei, were now forgotten by everyone.

But they found it natural.

"No!"

"I want to take part in the Second Tier Alchemist examination! I haven't lost! Even if I'm not as good as Xu Ran, could I be worse than Xiao Yi Xian?" Xiao Yan roared.

If it was only about making First-grade Elixirs, then he was definitely a loser.

After all, he had only crafted a single First-grade Elixir, while Xiao Yi Xian had made three, so in the competition of First-grade Elixirs, he lost to Xiao Yi Xian.

But if he managed to refine a Second-Grade Elixir, that would not necessarily be the case.

"Xiao Yi Xian, do you still dare to compete with me? Can you refine a Second-Grade Elixir?" Xiao Yan clenched his fist, his confidence now beginning to waver.

However, the thought that Xiao Yi Xian had only been learning alchemy from Xu Ran for a few days made him feel better, considering it quite remarkable that she could master the method for refining First-Grade Elixirs in such a short time. He didn't believe Xiao Yi Xian could also refine a Second-Grade Elixir.

Even if Xiao Yi Xian had mastered one or two recipes for Second-Grade Elixirs, it would be useless. The assessment required the random refinement of a designated elixir...

"Of course, I can," retorted Xiao Yi Xian with a light snort.

"Since you can produce 'Three Pills in One Furnace' with First-Grade Elixirs, could you possibly refine three at a time with Second-Grade Elixirs as well?" Seeing Xiao Yi Xian's crisp response, Xiao Yan immediately tried to set a trap for her.

"Three it is. Although my alchemy is not on par with Brother Xu Ran, I am much stronger than you!" Xiao Yi Xian scoffed at Xiao Yan. She knew Xiao Yan was setting a trap for her, yet she didn't take it seriously.

For her, refining Second-Grade Elixirs was like child's play.

Her theoretical knowledge in Second-Grade Elixirs now could very well surpass many Alchemists above the Seventh Grade!

Refining elixirs of such grade posed no problem for her at all.

"You're undergoing the assessment for a Second Tier Alchemist?" In the hall, those who were preparing to leave returned to their original spots, their faces filled with excitement.

The competition between two super-genius Alchemists seemed quite promising! Witnessing these genius Alchemists' refining process would greatly benefit every onlooker.

Learning behind closed doors was highly discouraged! Only through continuous learning and improvement could one become a powerful Alchemist in the future.

Furthermore, they could see that there seemed to be some unresolved grievances between Xiao Yan and Xiao Yi Xian, and everyone wanted to stay to enjoy the drama.

The expressions on Otto and Fokelan's faces also became slightly more serious. If these two youngsters truly passed the Second Tier Alchemist assessment, they would be incredibly talented, possibly giving rise to an Alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire who could surpass Dan King Gu He! Indeed, this would be a sensational piece of news for the Empire's Alchemist world.

However, this young lady who could produce 'Three Pills in One Furnace' was extremely gifted in Alchemy. Even if she couldn't become a Second Tier Alchemist now, she might very well become an Alchemist in the future no less formidable than Gu He.

"Someone, immediately prepare the Second Tier Alchemist assessment procedures!" Once again exchanging looks with Otto, both saw a glint of excitement in each other's eyes, and Fokelan gestured with a wave of his hand, commanding in a clear voice.

From this day forth, the Black Rock City Alchemist Association's reputation would spread throughout the entire Empire, and even beyond, riding on the fame of these geniuses!

"Lord Xu Ran, would you like to..." Fokelan approached Xu Ran and spoke cautiously. He bent his body, presenting himself with great humility.

"No need."

"I am here this time specifically to help Xian Er with her Alchemist certification," Xu Ran waved his hand dismissively. Xu Ran had no interest in showing off here; the level was too low, and showing off would not bring much pleasure.

"May I ask if the Grandmaster is..." Fokelan whispered. There had been rumors in The Empire about the arrival of a Seventh Rank Alchemist. When they heard the name Xu Ran, they were perplexed and, seeing that Xu Ran was so young, they hadn't considered that possibility, but Xu Ran's display of Alchemy made them think again.

"Mhm," Xu Ran nodded slowly.

"Fokelan has seen the Lord," he said.

"Otto has seen the Lord," added Otto.

Seeing that Xu Ran was indeed the legendary Seventh Rank Alchemist, Fokelan and Otto lowered their stance even further. They were mere Four-Star Alchemists, and if they could receive guidance from a Seventh Rank Alchemist, it wasn't impossible for them to break through to the Seventh Rank in the future.

"Teacher..." Xue Mei and Feilin were even more perplexed. They had never seen their teacher adopt such a subservient attitude before.