"Wouldn't that be too much trouble?"
Yan Changpu quickly replied, "It's no trouble at all. Our alchemist branch has plenty of vacant rooms."
"Young friend Ruan, please feel at ease settling in. There's no need to rush for tomorrow's alchemy competition. It's very convenient as this place is close to the competition venue."
It was clear that Yan Changpu was being overly friendly towards her because of her status as a seventh-grade alchemist.
After all, who wouldn't want to befriend a seventh-grade alchemist? It's something that benefits them in every way.
Ruan Xiyan did not refuse his kindness, "Elder Yan, then we will respectfully accept your offer."
Seeing that Ruan Xiyan agreed, Yan Changpu immediately had the disciples of the Alchemist Branch take her down to rest.
Inside the room, Jun Yu poured Ruan Xiyan a cup of tea and asked with a smile, "Ayan, the alchemy competition is tomorrow. Are you nervous?"
Ruan Xiyan smiled confidently, "We are determined to win."
Jun Yu gently patted Ruan Xiyan's head. "Ayan, get some rest. I'll stay with you."
The following day, on the open platform in front of the Alchemist Association, many alchemists participating in the alchemy competition were already in place.
Looking around, one sees rank badges shimmering with various colors of light.
They stood tall and proud on the platform, each an alchemist proud to possess an alchemy level badge.
There were still many onlookers below the platform.
Ruan Xiyan stood among many alchemists, and her stunningly beautiful appearance had already attracted the attention of others.
When people saw the purple badge she was wearing, their initial amazement turned into shock.
A seventh-grade alchemist's badge! This little girl is a seventh-grade alchemist?! Really?
But the badge she was wearing couldn't possibly be fake.
It's not a big deal for a seventh-grade alchemist to participate in a small alchemy competition organized by the Eastern District Alchemist Association.
A seventh-grade alchemist is someone who is highly sought after everywhere, and even in the most prestigious and powerful forces, they are treated as an honored guest.
Although the Azure Lotus is very precious, it is far from being so precious that even a seventh-grade alchemist would come to participate.
As expected, the thoughts of some geniuses and powerful individuals are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.
Competing against a seventh-grade alchemist, they were just there to make up the numbers, but they didn't have the presumptuous idea of trying to compete with her for first place.
However, it's still worth fighting for a spot in the top ten.
Joining the Alchemist Guild and receiving its protection would be the best option for them.
Seeing the commotion caused by Ruan Xiyan, Yan Changpu coughed lightly, "Let me announce the competition rules."
"The rules for this alchemy competition are very simple. Within one hour, you only need to show your skills and try to refine the highest grade of pills possible."
"Finally, the quality and quantity of the pills will be used as the criteria for evaluating the competition."
"The top ten in the alchemy competition can join the Alchemist Guild, and the person who wins first place in the alchemy competition can become a disciple of the Alchemist Guild."
"You will receive abundant cultivation resources from the Alchemist Guild and also obtain the rare Azure Lotus."
"I'm sure many alchemists have come here for this Azure Lotus. Without further ado, let the alchemy competition begin."
After Yan Changpu finished speaking, he took out an hourglass to start timing.
Upon seeing the competition begin, the alchemist on the high platform quickly took out his alchemy cauldron.
Since there are no special requirements, alchemists are most comfortable using their usual alchemy cauldron.
After taking out the alchemy cauldron, they pondered for a moment about the pills they were going to refine next, and then took out the corresponding medicinal materials to begin refining.
If the quality of the pills is guaranteed and the pills are successfully refined within an hour, then the time is somewhat rushed.
While others were rushing to refine medicine, Ruan Xiyan calmly took out her medicine refining cauldron.
She glanced at the people who came to participate in the alchemy competition, and most of them were alchemists of the third, fourth or fifth rank.
Of course, there are also some novice first-grade alchemists who come here hoping to get away with it, hoping to slip through the cracks.
Winning this match was as easy as playing house for Ruan Xiyan.
Even so, Ruan Xiyan did not let her guard down and went all out.
She took out the medicinal herbs and began to refine a seventh-grade elixir.
First, the medicinal herbs were methodically put into the refining cauldron to extract the impurities from them.
Time passed slowly, and the field was quiet except for the sounds of flames burning and herbs being extracted.
Suddenly, with a loud "bang," a rash first-grade alchemist next to him lost control of the flames, and the alchemy cauldron exploded.
The explosion came so suddenly that he was caught off guard, his face covered in thick smoke, turning black and dirty.
He collapsed to the ground, exhaling a plume of black smoke.
The alchemists nearby were affected by what was happening, and their minds became unstable, with one after another the sound of their alchemy cauldrons exploding around them.
"Ah! My elixir!"
Some people dodged in time and were not injured, but looking at the charred pills, they looked utterly dejected.
Oh no!
If we were to start refining the pills all over again, it would be too late.
Despite the sounds of explosions and sighs of frustration surrounding her, Ruan Xiyan remained calm and steady, maintaining her alchemy cauldron.
In less than half an hour, Ruan Xiyan's pills were finished.
The rich aroma of medicinal herbs filled the surroundings, and the people below craned their necks to look.
You finished refining the seventh-grade pill so quickly? Isn't it said that the higher the grade of the pill, the more difficult it is to refine and the longer it takes?
So what's the situation now? Their previous understanding has been completely overturned.
Looking at the seventh-grade pills in Ruan Xiyan's alchemy cauldron, Yan Changpu was filled with emotion.
Hearing others say it is one thing, but seeing Ruan Xiyan refine a seventh-grade pill with your own eyes is quite another.
Young friend Ruan is simply a genius born to refine medicine.
It's hard to imagine how high she can achieve in the future, given that she can refine a seventh-grade pill so easily at such a young age.
This further solidified Yan Changpu's idea of luring people to the Eastern District Alchemist Branch.
Without a doubt, Ruan Xiyan won first place in this alchemy competition with her exceptional seventh-grade pill.
The top ten in the competition have been selected, and they can all join the Alchemist Branch.
Ruan Xiyan successfully obtained the Azure Lotus.
Looking at the Azure Lotus placed in the box, Ruan Xiyan stood on the high platform, gazing at Jun Yu not far away, and they smiled at each other.
Suddenly, a figure completely shrouded in black robes appeared on the platform and attacked the box in Ruan Xiyan's hand.
This sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard. The figure moved incredibly fast, striking swiftly and giving Ruan Xiyan no chance to react.
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