Chapter 159: Chapter 159: A Familiar Alchemy Method (II)

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    "Mm." Xiao Yan nodded and casually pulled out a chair to sit down. He silently stared at the smiling Fa Ma for a moment before chuckling slightly, "Chairman, just say what you need. I shouldn''t refuse if it''s within my capabilities."

    Fa Ma shook his head with a wry smile when he saw Xiao Yan''s faint smile. " ''Shouldn''t'' is not enough."

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    Xiao Yan smiled slightly and spread his hands. "Chairman, even with my confidence, I wouldn''t dare to give you any guarantees in front of the Deputy Chairman of the Chu Yun Empire''s Alchemist Association, a peak 4th-tier alchemist. I''m still an eighteen-year-old kid after all."

    Fa Ma suddenly paused. Only then did he recall that Xiao Yan was merely eighteen years old! But for some reason, he felt that Xiao Yan was incredibly reliable, not at all like an eighteen- year-old.

    After pondering for a moment, he said, "As you likely know, the main reason for inviting you to the Alchemist Association this time is because we want you to win the championship." "For tomorrow''s round, we''ve already changed the test format at the last minute. There will be no set topic. Alchemists are free to refine any pill they wish. Whoever produces the highest quality and grade of pill will be the victor. It will depend on each person''s true skill and trump cards."

    "All materials, including ingredients, must be self-provided. If you don''t have them, then you''re just out of luck." Fa Ma shrugged and chuckled mischievously.

    It was clear that in order to prevent Yan Li from winning the championship, Fa Ma and the others had not only revealed the test topic in advance, but also dug a pit for him. If he didn''t bring enough materials, his strength would be reduced.

    "Xiao Yan, be honest with me. What tier is your alchemy skill at?" Although Fa Ma had some guesses, Xiao Yan had never been officially assessed by the Alchemist Association, so only he himself knew his true tier.

    "Peak tier 4," Xiao Yan replied straightforwardly without concealing it.

    Even though Fa Ma had some mental preparation, his eyelids still twitched violently upon hearing the words ''peak tier 4'' from his mouth.

    Damn, he really is peak tier 4!

    An eighteen-year-old 4th-tier alchemist was already a miracle, but peak tier 4! That was too outrageous!

    "H-How did you cultivate your Spiritual Strength to possess peak Tier 4 Spiritual Strength at just eighteen years old?" The most challenging aspect for alchemists to improve was their Spiritual Strength. After all, not everyone was like Xiao Yan, born with extremely powerful Spiritual Strength and possessing the High Xuan Class Spirit Heart Gathering Soul Technique. "Innately powerful Spiritual Strength," Xiao Yan replied simply.

    Fa Ma tapped the table and asked, "Can you refine tier 5 pills?"

    "I''ve tried but never succeeded." Xiao Yan pursed his lips. Each time he had been just a step away from success.

    "Sigh, if my guess is correct, that fellow Yan Li will definitely refine high tier 4 or even a peak tier 4 pill tomorrow," Fa Ma sighed and shook his head. Yan Li was bound to go all out at this critical juncture.

    "What kind of person?" Fa Ma recalled those three days and gazed out the window at the night sky. "He was a teacher who taught without discrimination."

    "Even though I was just a novice alchemist with no background or connections at the time, he

    was still willing to patiently guide and enlighten me."

    With a swift motion, Xiao Yan snatched the Three Lines Green Spirit Pill recipe from Fa Ma''s hand and said with a chuckle, "I''ll take this one. I''ll refine the Three Lines Green Spirit Pill for tomorrow''s competition."

    Fa Ma was startled. "The Three Lines Green Spirit Pill has three grades. Each line pattern formed on the pill''s body represents a grade. One line is low tier 4, two lines high tier 4, and

    three lines peak tier 4!"

    "If it reaches three lines, when a Dou Grandmaster consumes this pill, there''s a chance of directly increasing their strength by three stars. However, there''s also a risk of medicinal backlash. Those who suffer backlash may have their strength reduced by one to two stars." "Moreover, refining the highest grade ''Three-Lined Green Spirit Pill'' requires three different kinds of flames. Do you have three different flames?!"

    Fa Ma knew Xiao Yan possessed a blood-red flame and a black flame.

    Xiao Yan smiled faintly. "Rest assured, I happen to have exactly three."

    That said, he gripped the recipe scroll in his hand and clasped his hands behind his back. In

    high spirits, he strode toward the door. Now that he had obtained what he came for, it was time to take his leave. The necessary ingredients could wait until tomorrow for Fa Ma to

    prepare.

    "Don''t you want to stay here and practice a bit? I can give you some pointers on the alchemy method!" Fa Ma hurriedly called out to Xiao Yan. He didn''t want to throw a meat bun to a dog.

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    The Three Lines Green Spirit Pill recipe was a treasure whose worth was comparable to a tier 5 pill recipe, as it could produce a medicinal pill capable of directly increasing one''s strength.

    As he walked out the door, Xiao Yan waved the recipe scroll in his hand without looking back. ''I''m even more familiar with the Three Lines Green Spirit Pill''s alchemy method than you

    are.''

    [1] "Throw a meat bun to a dog " means to give something valuable to someone who will not appreciate it or will waste it.