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Chapter 438: Completion
Chapter 438: Completion
December 19, 2024
An unknown amount of time passed before scattered applause echoed through the office.
"Greetings, teachers."
Jiang Cheng offered his greetings to the group.
"Hiss."
The group gasped in surprise once more.
So, the new deputy director is indeed here?
"Director Jiang is a Tenth Rank Alchemist, but strictly speaking, he's an Eleventh Rank Alchemist," Mr. Ma explained.
"Tenth, Eleventh Rank Alchemist?"
"Eleventh Rank?"
As expected, as soon as the words left his mouth, exclamations of surprise filled the room.
The female student was completely stunned.
The deputy director before her eyes didn't seem much older than herself. How could he be a Tenth or Eleventh Rank Alchemist?
If not for the fear of being reprimanded, she would have pinched herself hard to see if she was dreaming.
"Yes, Director Jiang can use five portions of medicinal ingredients to refine an entire furnace of top-grade Vigor Pills. In terms of effectiveness, the top-grade Vigor Pill is not much different from the basic Recovery Pill. The latter is just an instant recovery pill, so it's not impossible to say that Director Jiang is an Eleventh Rank Alchemist." Mr. Ma chuckled.
"Top-grade Vigor Pill?"
"Can five portions of ingredients refine an entire furnace of top-grade Vigor Pills?"
"Doesn't that mean a single furnace of pills can earn several million?"
The group was astonished.
"Director Jiang," a female teacher raised her hand and asked cautiously, "Can you really refine an entire furnace of top-grade Vigor Pills with just five portions of ingredients? I'm sorry, I don't mean to doubt you, it's just... I can't quite believe it."
Although the others didn't speak, they were thinking the same thing.
"Yes."
Jiang Cheng smiled slightly, "I'll be refining the Vigor Pills soon. If you have time, you can come and watch."
He didn't want to be questioned about this matter every time he met his colleagues.
Moreover, it was his first day, so showing off his skills a little was fine, as long as he didn't become arrogant and overbearing.
"Oh?"
Mr. Ma was immediately interested. He also wanted to see Jiang Cheng's skills, although he didn't think the principal would deceive them on such an important matter.
"Is that possible, Director Jiang?"
The group was both surprised and delighted.
On the one hand, this would satisfy their curiosity.
On the other hand, if it was true, they could also gain some inspiration and greatly improve their own skills.
"Of course."
Jiang Cheng readily agreed and then turned to Ma Ming beside him, "Director Ma, where is the alchemy lab? Please lead the way."
"Sure, follow me."
Ma Ming nodded repeatedly and took the lead out of the large office.
Jiang Cheng followed closely behind.
The teachers also put down their work and trailed after them, some even sent messages to their colleagues, urging them to come quickly.
"Oh my, a young director has joined the alchemy department! I must hurry back and share this news with everyone!" The female student thought and dashed towards the classroom.
Before long, the teachers from the alchemy department had mostly gathered here, whispering among themselves.
"Is this for real? Can he really refine an entire furnace of top-grade Vigor Pills? Even with ten portions of ingredients, it's not certain he can achieve that!"
"Yes, the director said that Director Jiang only needs five portions of ingredients to do it!"
"If he can really do that, then he's definitely a Tenth Rank Alchemist without a doubt. The key is whether he can actually pull it off."
"He should be able to do it, right? Otherwise, how could he have the confidence to let us witness this? And if the Academy has arranged for this, they must have witnessed his capabilities, which is why they appointed him as the Deputy Director."
"That's true."
The others nodded in agreement, although their thoughts were filled with more surprise than skepticism.
On the other side, Jiang Cheng was meticulously inspecting the equipment. The alchemy furnace before him was also extraordinary, a treasure in itself.
Of course, compared to the alchemy furnace in the Inner District, there was still a noticeable gap. Overall, it could only save 10% of the medicinal power.
After confirming that everything was in order, Jiang Cheng turned to Ma Ming, who was standing beside him, and said, "Director, I'm all set. We can start anytime."
"Then let's begin. Director Jiang, don't feel pressured, just do as you normally would," Ma Ming added.
After all, there's a saying that goes, 'the true test is in the moment of performance,' and some people tend to choke under pressure when there's an audience.
Jiang Cheng nodded.
As soon as he picked up the medicinal ingredients, he instantly entered a state of concentration.
In that moment, within the entire alchemy lab, it seemed like there was only him, the ingredients, and the equipment, with no other people or objects present.
"Hmm."
As the saying goes, 'a master's skill is evident from the first move,' and Ma Ming couldn't help but nod repeatedly as he witnessed Jiang Cheng's fluid and effortless actions.
Time passed by the minute, and the quality of the medicinal pills in the furnace continued to improve, from intermediate to advanced, and finally, to top-grade.
In the mirror across the room, the scene of ten top-grade Awakening Pills taking shape was reflected, a sight that left everyone in awe.
Even though they had some expectations, the sight before them was still beyond their imagination.
On one hand, the impact of an entire furnace of top-grade Awakening Pills was immense. According to the contribution points, each pill was worth a hundred points, so this furnace alone was worth a thousand points! It would take them almost a year of work to earn that much!
And Jiang Cheng?
He only needed two hours! This was another reason for their astonishment.
To refine a furnace of intermediate Awakening Pills, they would need at least three hours. But Jiang Cheng, he was refining top-grade Awakening Pills, and it only took him two hours? Looking at Jiang Cheng's calm and youthful face, the onlookers in the room began to question their own abilities.
Ma Ming, standing beside him, couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
Wow, two hours...
Such efficiency, even he couldn't keep up with it.
"I wonder where the Leader found this guy? They must have paid a hefty price to invite him to join, right?" Ma Ming thought to himself.
Although he was the Director of the Alchemy Department, Ma Ming didn't know much about Jiang Cheng's background. He only knew that Jiang Cheng had brought his family from outside.
"Director, this is the first furnace."
Jiang Cheng took the ten pills and, in front of the crowd, placed them into a small bottle. With a smile, he said to Ma Ming, "Director Ma, this is just a warm-up. I'll start the next furnace right away."
"Director Jiang, what do you mean? Are you going to refine another furnace right after this?" Ma Ming was a bit surprised.
Upon hearing this, the others' eyes lit up as well.
"Yeah, it's just a simple task."
Jiang Cheng nodded.
After completing this furnace, he had achieved the goal of two furnaces for the day, and he could directly clock out and return to his cultivation.
As for his teaching duties, today was Wednesday, so he still had two days left.
(End of Chapter)
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