Chapter 302: Is He Truly a Genius?
Chapter 302: Is He Truly a Genius?
"You?"
Elder Sun scrutinized Jiang Cheng up and down, nodding slightly.
"Of course, it's possible, but just like him, you only have one chance."
Upon hearing this, Shen Ming, who was not far away, quickly reprimanded Jiang Cheng, "Zhang Cheng, don't talk nonsense. This is a formal assessment, and you need to reach a master level in alchemy to accomplish it."
Immediately after, he looked at the old man with sincerity and fear.
"Elder Sun, this kid is new, and he doesn't understand the situation. Moreover, he only just entered the door a couple of days ago."
"What?"
Elder Sun's gaze turned a few shades colder.
Seeing this, Yang Chun's eyebrows furrowed.
This person was a Fifth-Rank Alchemist; even he didn't dare to offend him.
"Big Brother Shen, I'm not talking nonsense."
Jiang Cheng's expression remained calm.
"Not bad, I did just enter a couple of days ago, but now, my alchemy skills have already reached a master level."
The room fell silent.
Then, a scoffing sound echoed.
"What big words are you spouting?"
It was Han Tao.
He had almost passed the assessment, and his heart was already displeased.
Jiang Cheng stepped forward and said that he also wanted to try, wondering if he was using him as a stepping stone.
If it were someone else, he wouldn't have minded.
But this newcomer had only been here for a few days and was merely a First-Level Mentalist. How dare he speak such words?
The man and woman beside them showed a hint of ridicule in their eyes.
They could understand entering the door after a couple of days, as they had also entered around the same time.
But he had only been here for a couple of days, and he had already mastered alchemy?
Did this guy really think he was a genius?
"Zhang Cheng, stop fooling around."
Yang Chun's tone carried a hint of anger.
If Elder Sun were to get angry, he would also be reprimanded by Yang Chun later, and might even have his pay deducted.
"Zhang Cheng."
Yang Chun's smile faded a little.
"You can eat whatever you want, but you can't talk nonsense."
"Brother Yang, since I dare to say such words, I naturally have the confidence. Moreover, I think that refining the Spirit Nourishing Pill isn't that difficult. By spending a little more time on the herbs, it's not impossible to reach the realm of perfection."
His words resonated.
Even Elder Sun was stunned.
It was known that even he hadn't cultivated this alchemy skill to the realm of perfection.
"You're shameless! You know..."
Han Tao wanted to say something, but Elder Sun raised his hand, and he had no choice but to close his mouth.
"Young man, I've met many newcomers, but like you, speaking such big words, you're the first. Alright, I'll give you a chance, go ahead."
With Elder Sun's words, it was as good as settled.
Han Tao hummed and stepped down from the high platform where the alchemy furnace was placed, his gaze fixed on Jiang Cheng, as if saying, I want to see for myself if your skills are as impressive as the boasts you make.
Jiang Cheng was speechless.
He genuinely didn't intend to provoke the other party.
He just happened to speak up.
As he passed by Shen Ming, the latter's expression was both angry and fearful.
As for the man and woman, they also wore a mocking look.
After cleaning the alchemy furnace, Jiang Cheng placed a portion of herbs into the furnace and pressed the button to start the refining process.
At first, no one paid much attention.
But when the shapes of several pills began to form, everyone's faces lit up with excitement.
"No, this is impossible!"
Han Tao's eyes widened.
He remembered that when he first entered, he could only manage to form the shapes of two pills, and by the end, he was lucky to have one successfully refined.
"Yes!"
At this thought, he immediately felt relieved.
No, this is just the beginning. There's still several minutes until the end!
But as time passed, the outlines of several pills became increasingly distinct, and a look of panic appeared on his face.
How could this be?
Shouldn't they have crumbled and turned to dust?
Even the man and woman beside him couldn't believe it.
Shen Ming also widened his eyes, but beyond his shock, there was also a hint of relief.
This guy really had some skills.
To have achieved this in just two days after entering was indeed impressive.
Yang Chun thought the same.
After all, Jiang Cheng was recruited by him, and no one knew better than him that Jiang Cheng had only learned alchemy for a few days.
Sun Ming nodded secretly.
As the saying goes, outsiders see the spectacle, while insiders understand the intricacies.
Yang Chun and the others only paid attention to the pills in the furnace, but he also observed Jiang Cheng's fundamental skills.
In two words: Solid fundamentals!
As he continued to observe, he felt there was no need to keep watching. As long as Jiang Cheng maintained this state, successfully crafting six complete pills was a certainty.
The time was almost up.
The six pills in the furnace had fully formed and were absorbing the final traces of medicinal power. Once they finished absorbing, the task would be complete.
At this stage, even a fool could see the results.
Han Tao and the other two lost their color.
When comparing people, one must accept defeat, and when comparing goods, one must accept being thrown away.
These three, who had been here for almost a month, were now overshadowed by a newcomer who had only arrived a few days ago.
The sense of loss they felt was understandable.
Shen Ming's mood, on the other hand, was like riding a rollercoaster.
From the initial anxiety to the current elation.
Who would have thought this young man was so capable!
He regretted speaking so loudly earlier.
Yang Chun narrowed his eyes, deep in thought.
A muffled sound came from the furnace.
The task was complete.
Jiang Cheng opened the furnace lid and took out the pills.
Using a single set of herbs, he had crafted six Basic Spirit Pills, proving that his alchemy skills had reached a proficient level.
Passing the assessment was now a certainty.
"Hahaha!"
Shen Ming walked over and patted Jiang Cheng's shoulder lightly, "Brother Zhang Cheng, I knew you could do it!"
"..."
The few people present exchanged glances.
You didn't say this earlier.
"Brother Shen is too kind. If not for your guidance, I wouldn't have entered this field, let alone achieve proficiency in just two to three days."
Jiang Cheng smiled.
"You really only needed four to five days to improve your alchemy skills to this level?"
Sun Ming couldn't help but ask, having initially thought Shen Ming was talking nonsense.
But now, Jiang Cheng's results were right before his eyes.
"Mhm."
Jiang Cheng nodded and looked around at the few people.
"That's right."
Yang Chun smiled and said, "Brother Zhang Cheng joined us just a few days ago. On the second day, I brought him here. If he hadn't had any prior experience in alchemy..."
He looked towards Shen Ming.
This was also a concern of his.
If Jiang Cheng had prior experience in alchemy, then his abilities would be questionable.
But if he didn't, then it was truly remarkable.
What he had found was not just a sapling, but an entire money tree!
Although it was still in its early stages, the potential and growth displayed by Jiang Cheng might even surpass his expectations.
(End of Chapter)
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