Alchemy Master

Chapter 486, Undercurrents

Translator: Silavin

Within the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor, undercurrents were stirring.

News that Tian Liang had recommended a genius to enter the Alchemy Manor quickly spread throughout the whole Alchemy Manor.

Various factions responded differently.

Everyone knew what kind of person Tian Liang was.

To be fair, the Eastern Overcast Sect had not bothered with Tian Liang because they believed he could never make a comeback, but after this incident occurred, the Eastern Overcast Sect could not help but take notice.

The reason, of course, was that during the assessment, some details had been leaked to the outside.

Soon, that middle-aged invigilator was summoned for questioning by the major factions.

Before these powerful figures, the middle-aged invigilator naturally dared not conceal anything and even revealed details about how he had deliberately made things difficult for Qin Yichen.

When the truth was laid before everyone, it was incredibly difficult to accept.

Refining an Iron Heart Fruit within the time it takes for one incense stick to burn!?

Identifying ten bottles of complex mixed Medicinal Liquid within the time it takes for one incense stick to burn!?

Crafting a Level Five Fifth Grade Pill in just a few minutes!?

Anyone who could accomplish any one of these feats could be called a genius.

However, all three were accomplished by a single person!

Yet, precisely because these achievements were too dazzling, many people felt they were exaggerated.

Indeed. Even an Elder of the Alchemy Manor would find it difficult to accomplish one of these feats, let alone a youth not yet twenty years old.

Many treated it as a joke.

Of course, some took it seriously.

For example, the Northern Depths, Western Halberd, and Eastern Overcast; the Three Sects.

The Eastern Overcast goes without saying.

Because he refused to submit to them, the Eastern Overcast Sect had damaged his Knowledge Sea.

If Tian Liang were to make a comeback, it would definitely be a challenge to the Eastern Overcast Sect, and would also threaten their position within the Alchemy Manor.

Tian Liang.

He was a core figure among the independent Alchemy Masters in the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor. Given time to grow, he had the strength to compete for the position of Grand Adviser.

The Northern Depths Sect and Western Halberd Sect, these two Major Sects, temporarily chose to observe.

This situation was too strange.

There had been no warning signs.

Everyone knew that no matter how talented an Alchemy Master might be, without resources, they absolutely could not develop.

Behind every talented Alchemy Master was a formidable power supporting them.

Similarly, this young genius who had now appeared was the same.

So, the question arose, why did he choose to have Tian Liang recommend him to enter the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor!?

He had sought out Tian Liang, indicating that he was clear about Tian Liang’s identity, so was he not afraid of the Eastern Overcast Sect?

It was well known that of the two Grand Advisers, one came from the Eastern Overcast Sect.

The other came from the Northern Depths Sect.

Although Grand Advisers could not openly create obstacles, it was quite easy to use various methods in secret. The first step, naturally, was to probe.

Since Tian Liang’s incident, the Manor Master had been furious. Those involved at the time had all received punishments of varying degrees, resulting in the Eastern Overcast Sect’s power being greatly diminished despite them having a Grand Adviser.

Therefore, the Eastern Overcast Sect no longer dared to act ostentatiously.

If they were weakened once more, they would absolutely lose their Grand Adviser.

After all, the Western Halberd Sect was watching eagerly from the sidelines.

Soon, an opportunity arose…

The Pill Conference.

It was an annual gathering held within the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor, open to anyone.

Of course, while it was said that anyone could participate, individuals at the Elder level or above generally did not take part, so gradually, the Pill Conference became the main battlefield for young Alchemy Masters.

Each Pill Conference was a clash between the various powers, and whoever took first place would gain the opportunity for guidance from the Manor Master.

This was invaluable to anyone. Especially for young Alchemy Masters, it was absolutely priceless.

The Manor Master was not merely the ruler of the Alchemy Manor; his strength and experience were unmatched.

Especially his experience.

For instance, Master Gu Ye from the Heavenly Unicorn Dynasty had been limited by his experience and always struggled to take that final step, yet Qin Yichen had been able to enlighten him with just one sentence.

That was the value of experience.

…

Qin Yichen temporarily stayed within the Ten Corner Alchemy Manor.

Although Tian Liang had been crippled, he still held the position of Elder, so arranging accommodation for him was not difficult.

After settling in, Tian Liang did not leave but instead watched Qin Yichen with both nervousness and excitement.

Initially, he had approached this with the attitude of treating a dead horse as if it were alive, but now it was completely different.

Judging from the assessment, Tian Liang even felt that the youth before him seemed not much weaker than himself at his peak; on the contrary, in terms of identifying medicines and Alchemy, he felt that Qin Yichen might even surpass himself!

This was a frightening fact!

In his prime, Tian Liang had carried many titles within the Alchemy Manor, such as the foremost independent talent, extraordinarily talented Alchemy Master… and so on, he had too many illustrious titles to count.

After all, without affiliating with any faction, and with scarce resources, he had still climbed to the position of Elder, which was enough to prove his talent.

But all this paled in comparison to Qin Yichen.

“Elder Tian, don’t be anxious.” Although he had not spoken, Qin Yichen understood what he wanted to say, and then took out a scroll and handed it to Tian Liang, “The required herbs are all written here…”

*Swish!* Before he could finish speaking, the paper in his hand was snatched away by Tian Liang.

But after Tian Liang opened the paper and saw the list of names, his brows furrowed increasingly tight, finally ending in a sigh.

Everything on this paper… not just in his current state, even at his peak, gathering them all would not be an easy task.

Tian Liang could only smile bitterly.

“Elder Tian, you only need to prepare the ordinary ones.” Qin Yichen said with a smile.

“Oh?” Tian Liang’s eyes brightened, and his gaze flickered as he looked at the youth before him.

Clearly, he was trying to guess Qin Yichen’s identity.

However, he definitely was not from the Three Sects.

Because, he did not seem willing to submit to others, so he could not be from them.

When Tian Liang had fallen on hard times, both the Northern Depths Sect and the Western Halberd Sect had extended olive branches to him, but he had rejected all of them. Now, of course, he would not change his stance.

“Then I’ll go prepare them.” Tian Liang cast a somewhat complex glance at Qin Yichen, took the scroll, and turned to leave.

Although his position was awkward, obtaining some ordinary medicinal herbs was not a difficult matter.

“Calculating the time, the Pill Conference should be in a few days…” After he left, Qin Yichen’s gaze turned towards the window, his eyes holding a trace of distant contemplation.

The reason he helped Tian Liang was because he had once experienced something similar to Tian Liang, and had nearly died numerous times, barely escaping by the skin of his teeth.