Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

They did not believe that Xu Ran was deceiving them. After all, this could easily be verified with a careful check.

Moreover, Xu Ran had once helped Ya Fei directly ascend to become a Dou Huang Pinnacle expert with a single elixir, so although it was hard to believe, they could still accept this fact.

"Lord Xu Ran, how do you find the talents of Xue Mei and Feilin? Could you give them some guidance? It would be even better if they could cultivate under your tutelage," Fokelan said with a smile.

He now had no doubts about what Xu Ran had said.

Those super-strong individuals, didn't they rise up by breaking the norms? A Seventh Rank Alchemist—whatever he says must be right.

Xue Mei and Feilin also lit up with hope and were immensely grateful to Fokelan.

"It's not impossible for you to cultivate with me. I just happen to need two maids. If you're willing to lower your status and serve by my side, subject to my commands, occasionally, I might give you some advice."

"However, in doing so, you would go from being Heaven's Proud Daughters to merely servants. I suppose you wouldn't agree to that," Xu Ran said leisurely. To tell the truth, both Feilin and Xue Mei were indeed quite attractive. Having gotten used to the likes of Yun Yun and Xiao Yi Xian, those goddesses perched high above, Xu Ran suddenly found himself interested in these characters who weren't given much attention in the original story.

A man's interest always changes. And no wonder, with so many people falling in and out of love, becoming scoundrels.

It's all a biological flaw!

"I am willing."

"I am willing, too."

Seeing that Xu Ran was willing to take them in, why would Feilin and Xue Mei care about becoming mere servants!

Even if they really became female slaves, staying by the side of a Seventh Rank Alchemist, it would still be a prestigious position, wouldn't it?

The household slaves of the strong are more imposing than the sons and daughters of ordinary people!

If they could be close to a Seventh Rank Alchemist, even as a servant, others would still treat them with great respect, fearing that these servants might speak ill of them before the strong.

If a legendary figure like Xu Ran let it be known, let alone them, even those experts above Douwang would want to serve him. If a servant performs well and receives the gift of an elixir, wouldn't that be...

Moreover, many alchemists have their apprentices help with testing medicine. If they consumed an extraordinary elixir, they could leap over the dragon gate in one fell swoop.

What Xu Ran didn't know was, unlike other cultivators, the servants of alchemists were positions people scrambled to fill.

"Lord Xu Ran, do you still need servants? I can help you organize your herbs and such when you're doing alchemy," said Otto, his eyes reddening. He had spent his life in pursuit of the path of alchemy, and if there was a chance to become a stronger alchemist, he was willing to pay any price.

What's dignity? Can it be eaten?

He was determined to be Xu Ran's medicine boy!

"Otto, you are shameless! That won't do!"

"Lord Xu Ran, please consider me. I am the president of the Alchemist Guild here, I am much more reliable than old Otto," Fokelan cursed Otto for his shamelessness and then made the same decision as Otto.

To be the president of an Alchemist Guild in a small city, how could it be more interesting than assisting a Seventh Rank Alchemist?

The position of president of the Alchemist Guild, one might as well not hold it at all.

Xue Mei and Feilin were dumbstruck. They had not expected their own master to be so... um... shameless! To think he wanted to scramble with them both, sob! Is there now competition for becoming a servant?

"Cough cough. Stop it. I do not need help with my alchemy," Xu Ran hurriedly refused. This world was just too preposterous...

"Hehe, what about us?" Xue Mei giggled, somewhat expectantly.

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"Of course you can. However, how much I can teach you will depend on your own abilities. Perhaps, I might not teach you any alchemy at all, and you'll simply be mere servants. Think it over carefully, for once you make a decision, there will be no room for regrets."

"I still stand by my choice."

"Me too."

The two women quickly responded. They couldn't help but secretly think to themselves that Xu Ran was not only handsome but also so formidable; they would not give up such an excellent opportunity.

"Alright then. Let's continue watching Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan's competition," Xu Ran shifted his gaze back to Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Yan.

At that moment, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Xiao Yan once again successfully concocted a Second-Grade Elixir, eliciting gasps of amazement from many.

Such a young Second Tier Alchemist was simply astonishing, with a boundless future ahead of him.

Yet, what everyone was even more interested in was Xiao Yi Xian. They wanted to see if this incredibly beautiful girl could once again work wonders and concoct three Second-Grade Elixirs in a single batch.

"I did it." The moment the elixirs were completed, Xiao Yi Xian felt her Dou Qi nearly depleted, and she was drenched in fragrant sweat, feeling somewhat exhausted. To better slap Xiao Yan in the face, she had chosen to continue and concoct three elixirs at once.

She wanted Xiao Yan to see just how big the gap between them was.

If Xiao Yan couldn't even surpass her, what right did he have to challenge Xu Ran?

In comparison to Xu Ran, Xiao Yan was not even comparable to a finger of his; next to Xu Ran, Xiao Yan was nothing.

"Three elixirs again!"

"My goodness!"

"Heavens, being able to control the concoction of a First-grade Elixir with such finesse is one thing, but she can even concoct Second-Grade Elixirs so effortlessly."

Everyone was astonished, and Xiao Yan fell into despair.

Seeing Xiao Yi Xian surpass him once more, he could no longer keep his composure. Why couldn't he best Xu Ran, and why was he even unable to surpass Xiao Yi Xian?

Moreover, he had resorted to a petty trick, having Xiao Yi Xian concoct three elixirs at once, and even after he had exhausted all his tactics, Xiao Yi Xian had still succeeded.

"In the face of absolute strength, all schemes and tricks are useless, Xiao Yan, you should understand this principle."

"Next, I will show you the true extent of the gap between us. You can't even beat me, so you have no right to shout in front of Xu Ran," Xiao Yi Xian continued her verbal assault. At the same time, she loudly declared that she was going to take the test to certify as a Three-Star Alchemist!

She sat cross-legged, consumed an elixir to recover her Dou Qi, and brought her strength back to full capacity.

Then, under the joint scrutiny of Fokelan and Master Otto, two Four-Star Alchemists, Xiao Yi Xian began the process of concocting elixirs.

To aim for three different grades of Alchemist Badges at once was a sight that the Alchemist Guild had not seen in many years. Xiao Yi Xian was truly formidable, and Xu Ran even more so…

About an hour later, Xiao Yi Xian once again arduously succeeded in concocting a Third-Grade Elixir.

And again, it was three!

This sent the entire place into a frenzy.

This stunningly beautiful girl named Xiao Yi Xian had created a miracle! She was a genius, a genius without a doubt!

Meanwhile, Xiao Yan had collapsed on the ground, his eyes devoid of any luster.

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