At this moment, many people were already trying to win over Qin Xuan.
However, Qin Xuan completely ignored this, his gaze coldly fixed on Jiang Chen.
His eyes held a hint of amusement and mockery, as if he were staring at a pitiful insect.
“According to regulations, to participate in the Five-Rank Alchemist assessment, there must be one Six-Rank Alchemist or two Five-Rank Alchemists present for it to count.”
The Disciple of the Alchemist Guild said in a flustered tone, understanding that he had provoked an extraordinary existence.
“Why are you still standing there dumbfounded? Hurry up and notify the President, and have him send someone over.”
The appearance of Five-Rank and Six-Rank Alchemists required the approval of the Alchemist Guild's President.
Since it now involved a Five-Rank Alchemist assessment, there naturally needed to be a Five-Rank Alchemist or Six-Rank Alchemist present.
Hearing this, several people from the Alchemist Guild hurriedly went to request instructions from the Alchemist Guild President.
Not long after, a hearty laugh came from above.
“I heard that there’s a young hero who wants to refine a Five-Rank Pill.”
As soon as he finished speaking, an old man with white hair walked down from above, followed by a large group of Alchemists.
“Six-Rank Alchemist.”
Looking at the Six-Rank Alchemist robe the old man was wearing, Qin Xuan's heart stirred slightly, realizing this should be the Alchemist Guild President.
The President of the Great Qian Alchemist Guild was a Masked Rank 6 Alchemist.
“Quick, let me see which young talent it is?”
The Alchemist Guild President's gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on Jiang Chen, as Jiang Chen was wearing a 4-Rank Alchemist robe.
“So it’s Jiang Chen, Little Friend! I didn’t expect you to be challenging the Five-Rank Alchemist Rank already. Truly a young hero, formidable indeed!”
Saying this, the Alchemist Guild President walked over, intending to praise Jiang Chen further.
“Cough!”
Just then, a Disciple of the Alchemist Guild nearby lightly coughed.
“President, it’s the one next to him, who isn’t wearing an Alchemist robe.”
“The one not wearing an Alchemist robe?”
Hearing this, the Alchemist Guild President moved his gaze to Qin Xuan in surprise, and after repeatedly scrutinizing him, he became even more astonished.
If Jiang Chen wanted to participate in the Five-Rank Alchemist assessment, he could still understand it.
But for Qin Xuan, who had no Rank, to also want to participate in the Alchemist assessment, that seemed a bit absurd.
“Is there a mistake here?”
Hearing this, everyone around looked at Qin Xuan in unison. Qin Xuan, however, smiled and cupped his hands towards the Alchemist Guild President.
“I, Qin Xuan, wish to participate in this Alchemist Rank assessment.”
“I have already refined a second-Rank Medicinal Pill, the Liuli Pill.”
Saying this, Qin Xuan handed the Liuli Pill to the Alchemist Guild President.
Looking at the flawless, crystal-clear Liuli Pill in his hand, the Alchemist Guild President finally nodded in realization.
“So you want to skip other Ranks of Medicinal Pills and directly refine a Five-Rank Pill?”
“Senior is right. In my opinion, there’s no need to refine other Medicinal Pills. I can directly refine a Five-Rank Pill and participate in the Five-Rank Alchemist assessment.”
Qin Xuan spoke with composure.
“According to the rules, I certainly shouldn’t let you refine it, but since you’ve already refined a Liuli Pill of such quality, it’s not impossible to make an exception.”
“How about this: I will supervise, and you can participate in this Five-Rank Alchemist assessment.”
At this moment, the Alchemist Guild President was also very curious; he wanted to see if Qin Xuan truly had this capability.
“However, Little Friend, I must be frank. Since I am making an exception for you, if you fail to refine it, do not blame me.”
According to the Alchemist Guild's custom, an Alchemist could only participate in an Alchemist assessment one Rank higher than their current Rank.
Now that the Alchemist Guild had made an exception for him, if Qin Xuan's performance failed to satisfy them, there would certainly be corresponding penalties.
“Thank you, President Senior. If this junior truly fails to refine this Five-Rank Pill, I am willing to accept the punishment.”
Qin Xuan said calmly. Seeing Qin Xuan's confidence, the Alchemist Guild President nodded in satisfaction.
“No need to call me President Senior. My surname is Qian, and my given name is Hu. You can call me President Qian Hu.”
“Of course, if you can become a Six-Rank Alchemist, you can just call me Brother Qian in the future.”
The Alchemist Guild President said with a smile.
Hearing this, the surrounding crowd also burst into an uproar.
It was clear that in the world of Alchemy, strength was paramount. If you showed enough talent, these Seniors would also be exceptionally lenient towards you.
“Does that mean if I refine a seventh-Rank Medicinal Pill, I can call you Little Qian?”
Qin Xuan mused to himself, not daring to say it aloud.
“Someone, prepare the Five-Rank Pill Formula. Since we’re refining a Five-Rank Pill, also prepare the Medicinal Materials in advance.”
Qian Hu waved his hand, and immediately, people from the Alchemist Guild went to prepare the Medicinal Materials and Pill Formula.
“Truly formidable young talent! Regardless of whether he can become a Five-Rank Alchemist, just this Liuli Pill alone is of impeccable quality.”
“Even when I reached the Three-Rank Alchemist Rank back then, I couldn’t guarantee refining such a perfect Liuli Pill every time.”
President Qian Hu continuously praised him.
Hearing Qian Hu's praise, the surrounding people also nodded.
After all, Qin Xuan's performance this time was indeed outstanding.
In contrast, Jiang Chen's face was extremely unsightly, as if he had swallowed a fly.
He had originally intended to use Qin Xuan to assert his authority, but after such a long time, he had unexpectedly been bitten by the very bird he was hunting.
The Qin Xuan before him was so strong that it made him nervous.
The discussions of the surrounding crowd sounded like sharp thorns in his ears, making him uneasy and unable to control himself.
“Oh, right, Jiang Chen, Little Friend, why have you come here?”
“Are you also here to observe this Little Brother Qin Xuan participate in the Alchemist assessment?”
Saying this, Qian Hu turned to look at Jiang Chen. Hearing this, Jiang Chen forced a smile onto his face.
Before he could speak, the others nearby quietly informed Qian Hu of the entire situation.
Hearing this, Qian Hu’s expression also changed slightly, and his gaze towards Jiang Chen became serious.
“So that’s how it is. What a pity! I didn’t expect there to be such a situation between Little Friend Jiang and Qin, Little Friend. I hope I can mediate between the two of you.”
Saying this, he stroked his beard back and forth, smiling as he looked at Qin Xuan and Jiang Chen.
Both Qin Xuan and Jiang Chen were clearly rising stars of the Great Qian.
If these talents could unite and assist each other wholeheartedly, it would only benefit the Alchemist world, not harm it.
Therefore, after learning the cause of the matter, he intended to mediate between the two, hoping they would not clash again.
However, his wish was clearly destined to fail.
Before Qin Xuan could speak, Jiang Chen immediately waved his hand and stared coldly at Qin Xuan.
“Thank you for your kindness, President, but this person exaggerates his abilities and may not have true talent.
If he truly has the ability to refine a Five-Rank Pill, I will naturally bow my head and admit defeat, but if he cannot refine it, I will never let him off.”
