"Did you really make it onto the Bronze Ranking?"
Qin Wentian was the first to react, quickly standing up to ask.
Kong Shun also hurriedly looked over.
Only to hear Ye Qingchen say:
"While at the Martial Arts Arena, Lin Fan kept provoking me, acting aggressively, so I fought him once, and ended up defeating him."
"If defeating the opponent allows you to replace his position on the Bronze Ranking, then now Iâm precisely the seventy-second on the Bronze Ranking!"
Ye Qingchen had long wanted to say this.
But Kong Shun had never given him a chance to speak.
At this moment.
Hong Man also spoke up: "That Lin Fan thought he had Ye Qingchen cornered and even wanted Ye Qingchen to put up the Jinghong Sword as a stake. But in the end, not only did he lose a Storage Ring, he also lost thirteen lower-grade profound martial techniques from his fellow disciples!"
The entire place was in shock.
Kong Shun and Qin Wentian looked at each other, until they saw the Storage Ring on Ye Qingchenâs finger, they could barely accept the reality. They had just been arguing here for ages!
And discussing what to do if Ye Qingchen couldnât make it onto the Bronze Ranking!
Kong Shun was even more stunned, jaw agape:
"How is it possible?"
He originally thought Ye Qingchenâs martial cultivation was a waste of time. He wanted Ye Qingchen to focus on following him in alchemy, but never expected he had quietly made it onto the Bronze Ranking.
Chu Yao was even more dumbfounded, speechless. She always thought Ye Qingchenâs alchemical talent was frightening enough, but never expected his cultivation talent to be equally astounding!
Only Qin Wentian laughed heartily, excitedly saying: "Old Man Kong, did you see that? Ye Qingchenâs cultivation talent is no less! And now that heâs on the Bronze Ranking, you should give up now, right?"
Kong Shun let out a long sigh, only realizing now he had misjudged from the beginning.
The potential Ye Qingchen possessed had already far exceeded his expectations.
However, he was truly reluctant to give up just like that.
When even Chu Yao and Qin Wentian thought Kong Shun would give up, unexpectedly he suddenly smiled and shook his head, saying:
"Itâs not that easy to make me give up! Since Ye Qingchen doesnât want to leave the Taotian Palace to become my apprentice, then Iâll just stay in the Taotian Palace!"
"Ye Qingchen, you wouldnât mind learning alchemy with me in your spare time, would you?" Kong Shun looked at Ye Qingchen with a smile. "This way, you wonât have to break your original promise!"
"Old Man Kong, you really..." Qin Wentian was also anxious, but finally sighed, not saying anymore, tacitly agreeing.
After all.
He still underestimated Ye Qingchenâs importance in Kong Shunâs heart.
After all, no one would want to let go of a young genius who might become a Grandmaster of Alchemy in the future.
Just like him.
Knowing Ye Qingchen had ascended the Bronze Ranking, he was even more unwilling to let go.
Ye Qingchen smiled wryly.
No doubt about it.
The request Kong Shun made was really hard to refuse.
Not only did it not violate his promise, but it also allowed him to learn alchemy, which for him, was truly a win-win situation.
"Alright, I agree!"
Ye Qingchen nodded.
Just like that.
Under the incredulous gazes of the crowd, Kong Shun unexpectedly stayed at the Taotian Palace to teach Ye Qingchen alchemy.
However, that very night.
When Kong Shun saw the Body Tempering Liquid that everyone used for cultivation, he burst into a rage at Qin Wentian, and then personally concocted a bottle of Body Tempering Liquid.
No doubt about it.
Kong Shunâs acumen in alchemy was far superior to someone like Qin Wentian, who was but a mere amateur. Soaking in the Body Tempering Liquid made by Kong Shun not only swept away the weariness from daytime cultivation, but the liquidâs medicinal properties even penetrated through the skin to the internal organs, enhancing the physique.
The next day, Kong Shun didnât directly teach Ye Qingchen alchemy, but instead handed him a copy of the "Compendium of Plants and Herbs".
This caused Ye Qingchen to be a little taken aback.
"Why not directly teach me alchemy?" Ye Qingchen asked directly.
"Hmph, alchemy isnât that simple!" Kong Shun puffed his whiskers and glared. "The last time you made the Bone Marrow Supplement Pill was just luck! To learn alchemy, one must start from scratch. This book contains records of various spirit herbs and their properties. Once youâre familiar with these, weâll begin with the basics of alchemy!"
Ye Qingchen was momentarily stunned.
The compendium contained medicinal theories and some properties of each spirit herb, numbering over tens of thousands, with bizarre and intricate details.
From today on.
Aside from daily cultivation, Ye Qingchen had an additional task of learning alchemy.
However.
He also discovered that with his cultivation technique advancing into the "Galactic Chapter", his senses were not only several times sharper, but he also gained the ability to remember things at a glance.
Those strange and unique contents were deeply etched into his mind, as if branded.
"So thatâs it!"
At the same time.
Ye Qingchen, delving deeper into the "Compendium of Plants and Herbs", felt like he had opened up a new world, exposing him to all sorts of unheard-of peculiar spirit herbs.
For instance, thereâs a Heavenly and Earthly Treasure called âTongyou Grass,â which can nourish the soul. Even in death, thereâs a chance to condense a ghost body and become a Ghost Cultivator.
For example, thereâs also a fruit known as âProfound Celestial Nether Fruitâ. Consuming it can even increase a few minor realms, but the price is losing potential, never able to advance again.
An example is an âAncient Divine Bloodâ, allowing a cultivator to awaken their bloodline and activate latent powers within the body.
For example, ...
In short.
The world of alchemy was endless. The extensiveness of recorded matters far exceeded Ye Qingchenâs expectations.
To Ye Qingchen, it was as if opening another world entirely.
Of course, Qin Wentian wasnât idle either.
After Kong Shun handed the "Compendium of Plants and Herbs" to Ye Qingchen, he mysteriously pulled Ye Qingchen aside.
"Originally, I planned to give you this in a year, thinking it would help you in aiming for the Bronze Ranking. But I didnât expect you to enter the Bronze Ranking so quickly. It looks like I can give it to you early!"
"What is it?" Seeing Qin Wentian so secretive, Ye Qingchen couldnât help but feel curious.
Qin Wentian pulled out four small bone rings from his chest.
The bone rings were white as jade, engraved with numerous small golden runes, exuding a mysteriously ancient aura.
"What are these?" Ye Qingchenâs eyes narrowed.
He had a feeling.
The bone rings were anything but ordinary.
Qin Wentian looked intently at Ye Qingchen, speaking word by word:
"Profound Celestial Locks!"