Chapter 133: Alchemist Evaluation

ere to use this seal in heaven, I might face a death sentence," Shen Xiang sighed. "Other than that, it can open some things within the God of Sealing Temple and seal demons.""Can it be used in combat...Chapter 133 - Alchemist Assessment

As long as the situation isn't serious, Shen Xiang won't pursue it. He learned from Su Meiyao that in special circumstances, the powerful strength of this dragon girl can be lent to him. If it's fused with his strength, the resulting power would be very strong indeed.

Of course, Long Xueyi will also teach him how to cultivate the God Dao. This is what Shen Xiang most looks forward to, but his Spirit Embryo is still too small. He needs at least a year or two before he can do so.

If Shen Xiang were to let those immortals in the sky world know that he raised a dragon, they would definitely scold him for taking advantage of their generosity. He's already at an unfair advantage.

Shen Xiang successfully made White Jade Powder and True Energy Pill. He plans to start the fourth-order alchemist assessment tomorrow, aiming to become a fourth-order alchemist.

The next day, Shen Xiang learned that Hu Xiangyue has already left the Perfume Fragrance Pagoda and returned to Perfume Fragrance Valley. He can notify Lady Li if there's something important.

Suddenly, Shen Xiang felt that Hu Xiangyue isn't just a mere servant. Otherwise, Lady Li wouldn't treat her with such respect.

Arriving at the place where he needs to sign up for the assessment, Shen Xiang realized that the standards for alchemist assessments have been raised. For example, a third-order alchemist needs to understand how to make three Spirit-grade Medium Purity Pills, while fourth-order alchemists need to know how to create three Spirit-grade Upper Purity Pills. There's one more type compared to before!

Shen Xiang can only make two Spirit-grade Upper Purity Pills and one Foundation Establishment Pill of the Second Level:

The assessment in Perfume Fragrance Valley is considered very strict. A single type of medicinal herb is only provided, and if the attempt fails, half of the cost for the herbs will need to be paid. If it succeeds, the medicinal pill will belong to Perfume Fragrance Valley.

Shen Xiang found Lady Li. Since Lady Li knew that Hu Xiangyue and Shen Xiang are good friends, she treats Shen Xiang very respectfully now. This makes Shen Xiang somewhat uncomfortable.

"Sir Li, I want to undergo the fourth-order alchemist assessment. But I only know how to make two Spirit-grade Upper Purity Pills and one Foundation Establishment Pill of the Second Level. Do you think I can still sign up" said Shen Xiang.

"What" Lady Li was shocked and thought she might have heard wrongly. She looked at Shen Xiang in great surprise, who was only twenty years old and could already make two Spirit-grade Upper Purity Pills and one Foundation Establishment Pill of the Second Level. This person was unbelievable, causing her heart to beat rapidly as she started doubting whether Shen Xiang might be a True Martial Realm cultivator. Even more, Lady Li guessed that the Foundation Establishment Pill Shen Xiang created was none other than the External Foundation Pill!

The difficulty level of creating External Foundation Pills is similar to Spirit-grade Upper Purity Pills, which many alchemists knew. Lady Li also heard that Shen Xiang possesses various materials to create Foundation Establishment Pills.

"Can I substitute the Foundation Establishment Pill of the Second Level with a Spirit-grade Upper Purity Pill I don't have much time to learn how to make another Spirit-grade Upper Purity Pill. I need to rush back to the Supreme Martial Sect for the Supreme Martial Festival!" said Shen Xiang.

Shen Xiang only heard about the Supreme Martial Festival last night from Hu Xiangyue. It starts in less than ten days, a large festival where people can compete and exchange knowledge about alchemy, martial arts, held once every ten years. It's a major test of all the disciples of Supreme Martial Sect.

"Okay. But… we lack materials like Azure Jade Fruit, but others are available," said Lady Li even though she was shocked but maintained her composure.

"I have an Azure Jade Fruit!" Shen Xiang still has one more, which he planned to use as a seed. But there's already an Azure Jade Fruit tree in the Great Alchemy King Palace, so there's nothing wrong with using it.

"Then okay. We'll have the assessment supervised by me and ten fourth-order alchemists from Perfume Fragrance Pagoda. Can you agree" said Lady Li.

Shen Xiang nodded and went with Lady Li to sign up. He then took the pill, went to the tenth floor, and it's there he undergoes the assessment.

Shen Xiang met those ten fourth-order alchemists, all old men with white hair who are highly respected. They're very respectful towards Lady Li because these ten fourth-order alchemists are well-known and responsible for providing a large amount of pills in Perfume Fragrance Pagoda. Their strength is all above the True Martial Realm.

When Shen Xiang met them, he respectfully greeted each of them. These ten old men mostly practice alchemy or cultivation and rarely leave, so they know little about the outside world. When they learned that this teenager is going to undergo a fourth-order alchemist assessment, their contemptuous glances revealed their disdain towards Shen Xiang wanting to make two Spirit-grade Upper Purity Pills and one Foundation Establishment Pill.

These old men have been making pills for many years but have never succeeded in creating External Foundation Pills before. Of course, they also possess materials for it, but collecting them takes a long time.

"They haven't succeeded even though we can't. Does this kid think he can do it He's unaware of his own mortality and is a complete waste of Azure Jade Fruit!" said an old man to another lowly, their voices filled with disdain.

Shen Xiang heard it all and only smiled without responding. He successfully created External Foundation Pills several times.

Originally, these old men didn't want to waste time supervising Shen Xiang's assessment. But when Lady Li mentioned that Hu Xiangyue was his friend, they all obediently stayed. This made Shen Xiang even more puzzled about Hu Xiangyue's status.

Hu Xiangyue said she was a servant by the sect master's side, but this status is too high for her.

Shen Xiang brought out the Flame Dragon Cauldron, showing it to those old men who were impatient. The beauty of the Flame Dragon Cauldron was evident, but its extraordinary power wasn't visible.

Shen Xiang knew the rules of alchemist assessments. For example, third-order assessments require ten fourth-order to supervise, but for advanced ones, only one or two are enough as high-level alchemists are not easy to find.

Shen Xiang started making pills. He made True Energy Pills, using medicinal herbs from Perfume Fragrance Pagoda with good quality. Shen Xiang performed very well, successfully creating them in half an hour.

"True Energy Pills made!" Shen Xiang exhaled slightly, wiping the sweat on his face.

All ten old men looked at each other. They couldn't believe it, as no one could make True Energy Pills within half an hour They certainly couldn't do so.

But Lady Li didn't doubt him. She knew Shen Xiang's accomplishments and the shocking things he achieved, personally walked over, opened the Flame Dragon Cauldron, saw five shiny pills outside with white light flickering inside.

Lady Li was stunned and took a deep breath. Though she doesn't make pills, she knew that True Energy Pills are usually four in one furnace, and the ten fourth-order alchemists she found could only make three pills each.

The ten old men gathered around, looking at those five True Energy Pills with doubts. Initially, they suspected Shen Xiang was cheating, but when they held the True Energy Pills in their hands, they could feel its warmth and the dense medicinal smell, which was a clear feature of freshly made pills.

Their thin and old bodies trembled, their eyes widened at Shen Xiang, as if they were seeing a monster. They couldn't believe that a young man in his twenties could create True Energy Pills, and not just one pill but five!” said Bai Ziqian handing him paper. “I’ve written down my experience making Drunken God Powder, enough for me to use those days you gave me the Drunken God Flowers!”Shen Xiang put the paper in his ba...