Chapter 821 (2/2)

“Do you really not need me to teach?”

After being asked twice, a slight twitch formed at the corner of the Elixir Alliance Hierarch’s mouth…

In the Eastern Spirit Realm, the reputation of the Elixir Alliance was extraordinary.

Besides its long-standing neutrality, the most important aspect was that once someone successfully joined the Elixir Alliance, they would receive selfless instruction from the seniors within the alliance.

The path of the Alchemy Dao is not easy.

Apart from those who either have a master or are from Alchemy Dao families, there are many loose cultivators who have taken this path.

There’s no need to talk about those with a master or family background, as they naturally don’t need to worry with someone to guide them.

But there are many loose cultivators who have chosen this path, among whom many are exceptionally talented but have taken many wrong turns due to lack of guidance.

The establishment of the Elixir Alliance actually provided these individuals with some opportunities.

Once able to join the Elixir Alliance, they could not only obtain numerous cultivation resources through the alliance but could even receive instruction from the seniors which could save them many detours.

Allowing them to go further on the path of the Alchemy Dao.

Therefore,

everyone who joins the Elixir Alliance is assigned a mentor who is one level higher than themselves in Alchemy Dao, to instruct and help them make quick progress.

However, Elder Qi was different.

Although one of the elders of the Elixir Alliance, he greatly favored researching elixir recipes and spirit plants and disliked interacting with people, let alone teaching disciples.

This undeniably made him an oddity among the many elders.

Facing such an elder who disliked contact and teaching, even the Elixir Alliance Hierarch felt quite helpless.

However…

Although Elder Qi seldom taught disciples, since joining the Elixir Alliance, he had studied numerous elixir recipes, making significant contributions to the alliance.

While the Elixir Alliance Hierarch was somewhat speechless when facing Elder Qi, he quickly stabilized his emotions and, with a smile, said again to Elder Qi:

“Of course…”

“Otherwise, why do you think I placed them under you?”

“I know you’re busy and don’t have time.”

“And these two, coming from the Changyun Clan, really don’t need much instruction from you.”

As he spoke, the Elixir Alliance Hierarch pointed towards Lin Jing and continued:

“Especially this one, who is already a Seventh Grade Alchemist.”

“The girl I arranged under you before, didn’t you say you didn’t have time to teach?

Why not just let him teach her on your behalf?”

“This arrangement is actually for your benefit.”

Upon hearing this, Elder Qi’s eyes lit up, and then he looked towards Lin Jing:

“This kid is a Seventh Grade Alchemist, you aren’t fooling me, are you?”

Even for the Elixir Alliance Hierarch, getting doubted again was somewhat straining.

However, as the leader of the alliance, he maintained his composure and after taking a deep breath, he patiently continued:

“Certainly…”

“They have just arrived, and will soon partake in an examination.”

“I plan to have you oversee the examination.

Whether he is a Seventh Grade Alchemist or not, won’t you know then?”

Under the persuasive guidance of the Elixir Alliance Hierarch, Elder Qi finally nodded:

“Alright…”

“We’ll do it your way.”

“I’ll take them to the examination shortly.

If they pass, then all is well; if not, I will bring them back to you for handling.”

“Alliance Hierarch.”

“Let me be upfront, even if they pass, I won’t have much time to teach them.”

“If you trouble me over this matter, don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

With Elder Qi dragging his feet and repeatedly trying to shirk responsibility, even the Elixir Alliance Hierarch found it hard to contain himself.

The Elixir Alliance Hierarch fixed his gaze on Elder Qi, barely suppressing his anger as he spoke:

“Fine, should they come to me instead?”

“I have already given them my token, so if there really is any problem, let them come straight to me.”

Seeing the Elixir Alliance Hierarch in such a state, Elder Qi knew that his patience might have reached its limit; if he continued to drag this out, he might actually find himself on the receiving end of a beating.

If that were to happen, it wouldn’t be worth it.

With that thought, Elder Qi quickly became much more compliant.

He dared not look directly at the Elixir Alliance Hierarch again, but turned to Lin Jing and Changyun Yuanlei, saying:

“Let’s go…”

“I’ll take you to the examination now.”

With that, Elder Qi took the lead and walked out.

After Elder Qi had left, Lin Jing and Changyun Yuanlei bowed to the Elixir Alliance Hierarch and, following Elder Qi, also departed.

Only after they had all left did the Elixir Alliance Hierarch reveal a look of extreme frustration:

“Hisss…”

“Why did my mind go blank and I chose him?

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This is just purely making things difficult for myself…”