12 Alchemy Tests (1/2)
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After the Martial Arts test was over Elder Cang went back to join the other elders. Among all the Elders another elder from among the group of Elders went to the testing arena. He was an old man wearing a robe that signifies that he was a part of the Alchemists. Everyone knew this old man to be Elder Chen.
”It's really remarkable that you passed the martial arts test. But don't let it get to your head cause there's more tests to go through. And now you have to pass my Alchemy Test.
Are you ready for the test?” [Elder Chen]
”Umm..” [Astra]
Nodding at elder Chen's word, Astra readied himself for the next test.
Seeing Astra ready for the test, Elder Chen began explaining about the test that he would be conducting.
”Ok then, the test that you'll have to go through is that you'll have to go through two kinds of tests. First will be writing test, then the concoction test. In the first test, there are two parts. In the first part you'll be given a set of 20 questions and you'll have to answer them and the se, if you get over 85% of the answers correct then you pass if not you'll fail, then in the second part you'll be given some herbs, you'll have to write the herbs name, their characteristics, what are they used for and can be used in. And as for the second test, you'll be given a random basic tier concoction formula and you'll have to concoct the pill or elixir according to the formula, if successfully concoct the pill you'll pass that test both the test and as well as the entire alchemy test. Do you understand that?” [Elder Chen]
”Yes, I understand that elder. But elder I do have a small problem. I can go well with the writing test but as for the concoction test, can't anything else be done instead of it, there has to be another kind of test, as I don't have any clue about concoction nor have I ever seen anyone.” [Astra]
”Umm.. that is a problem. Though there is another method to pass the test but it's the most difficult test, even for a veteran alchemist. Outside the sect in the Alchemy Guild such test is carried out by gathering 10 alchemist elders of the Alchemy guild against one candidate. And the candidate has to debate against them on alchemy and have to correctly answer every answer that is 10 questions each in total, but if you can't answer even one then you fail, along with which the candidate is severely punished.
But since we are conducting this test for only your disciple selection I'll make an exception. You'll have to answer every single one of my questions. Though I'll be asking 10 questions.” [Elder Chen]
”If it's that then I'm totally fine with it.” [Astra]
Hearing Astra say this Elder Chen began his test. He first proceeded to the writing tests.
He handed Astra a stack of papers which had set of questions on them and gaps left for the answer. Astra took the stack of sheets and started answering eachand every one of the questions one by one. He first went with the easiest ones which he knew the answers of while for the rest of the difficult questions he took the help of Leilana and the books on Alchemy compile by her when they were in the Sect Library.
After 1 hour, Astra handed in the paper to Elder Chen then Elder Chen proceeded with the second part of the test where he flicked his wrist and dozens of medicinal herbs and plants appeared on the table wrapped in cloth in front of Astra, and handed Astra a Paper to write the names, characteristics and the uses of the herbs on them.