Age of Evolution

Chapter 622: Chapter 624: Smooth Advancement (Third Update)

The first elixir Lin Zhen wanted to refine was Juyuan Powder, which is a must-know for every Alchemist.

Skilled in grasping the medicinal materials, igniting the fire, and starting the furnace.

Everything about Lin Zhen was almost impeccable, showing no signs of being a novice.

Meng Fei found it hard to imagine how someone who had never taken the Alchemist qualification exam before could possess such skillful techniques. He even had a feeling that the Juyuan Powder refined by Lin Zhen might be better than his own.

Rumble~!

The Pill Furnace shook, and it was a success in one try!

A batch of Juyuan Powder was produced, and Lin Zhen took it out and said to the two Alchemists, “Can I keep the finished elixirs for myself?”

“Yes, but you have to pay for the medicinal materials.”

Lin Zhen stored the elixirs and took out one to show the two Alchemists.

“Tsk! This color, smell, shape, and purity! It’s definitely a high-grade Juyuan Powder!”

The Fifth Grade Alchemist continuously praised Lin Zhen. Meng Fei used the Dimensional Universe’s intelligent life for analysis and concluded that the side effects of this Juyuan Powder were minimal, with virtually no fire toxicity.

“How did you remove the fire toxicity?”

When Lin Zhen was removing the fire toxicity previously, he had quietly released a bit of cold air. They didn’t notice it, so they didn’t know the secret of Lin Zhen removing the fire toxicity.

“Hehe! Every Alchemist has their unique secrets; this is mine.”

Upon hearing that Lin Zhen wouldn’t reveal his secret, Meng Fei’s face darkened slightly, “Young man, don’t think that just because you’ve passed the Third Grade exam, you can disrespect me. There’s a huge gap between Third Grade and Fourth Grade, so it’s best for you to be more humble.”

“In that case, can I directly take the Fourth Grade exam so I can be the same as you?”

“What? You want to take the Fourth Grade exam? I don’t believe it.”

“Believe it or not, it’s up to you. But please leave now, according to the Alchemist examination rules, Alchemists of the same level do not have the right to supervise the examination.”

The Fifth Grade Alchemist couldn’t believe it, but Lin Zhen’s request was reasonable. He said to Meng Fei, “You should leave, then. I will record his exam content and ensure it’s authentic and effective.”

Meng Fei’s face was extremely ugly as he left the examination room with his head down.

The Fifth Grade Alchemist said, “Lin Zhen, before your exam, I must tell you that if you successfully pass the Fourth Grade Alchemist exam, you will become a member of the Alchemist Association. As a Fourth Grade Alchemist, you will be considered a deacon, and this status is universal in any part of the Original World. Therefore, I won’t be taking any liberties in your examination.”

“Please rest assured, Elder, I fully understand this.”

“Good, for your examination, according to the rules, two Fifth Grade elders should be present. I will connect a video call now and invite my friend from Xianle County to supervise the exam with me.”

The elder pressed several buttons, and a large screen appeared on the wall.

Once the Dimensional Universe was connected, two people appeared on the other end.

“Oh ho! Dear Lao Zhuang, what a pleasure it is for you to contact me. I was just discussing the Dao of Alchemy with the Vice President.”

“It happens that there’s a very talented young man here at Wood King Mansion who just turned a thousand years old this year. He’s here to take the Alchemist qualification exam and has already passed the first three grades. Now he’s preparing for the Fourth Grade Alchemist exam. Since I’m the only Fifth Grade here, I have no choice but to ask you to supervise the exam with me. I didn’t expect the Vice President to be with you, so let’s do it together.”

The Vice President is the Deputy President of the Xianle County Alchemist Association and a Sixth-grade Alchemist. He nodded slightly, indicating that the exam could begin.

Facing the supervision of two Fifth Grade elders and a Sixth Grade Vice President, Lin Zhen was not intimidated and started the Hundred Flower Pill step by step….

Ten minutes later, the elixir was ready!

His luck was good today, with both alchemy attempts succeeding in one try.

In the big screen, the Vice President called Thomas clapped lightly.

“Prodigy! Lin Zhen, you are an alchemy prodigy. I just checked your information; you ranked first in a virtual space competition in Wood King Mansion and will soon come to the Xianle County Alchemist Association for special training. If you don’t mind, I’d be very happy to discuss alchemy techniques with you. I’m particularly interested in your Ice and Fire Skill….”

Lin Zhen was also delighted, thinking that if Thomas was willing to teach him, he would surely benefit greatly and must go to Xianle County.

Elder Zhuang presented Lin Zhen with the Alchemist Association’s Deacon Medal and signed a contract with him.

The contract stated that Lin Zhen had become a Deacon of the Alchemist Association, could purchase medicinal materials within the association at a 10% discount, and the association would have the right of first refusal to buy his elixirs at no less than the market price, etc.

Lin Zhen glanced at the contract, signed it, entered his genetic data, and officially joined the association.

Within the big screen, Thomas said to Lin Zhen, “Deacon Lin, your name has been entered into the Alchemist Association’s system, making you a member of the Alchemist Association. According to the association’s rules, Deacon Level members can have an exclusive Alchemy room and two Star Domain Stage bodyguards within the association. The association can provide these bodyguards or give you cash.”

“Oh, there are two choices?”

“Yes, you can go to the slave market to purchase them. If you choose the association’s allocation, you’ll get two Star Domain Level 5 bodyguards. If you give up the association’s allocation, you can get 50 million in cash.”

Lin Zhen thought about it and decided to take the cash first. He didn’t really need Star Domain Stage bodyguards, “I’ll find them myself. The association only needs to give me the cash.”

“OK, Elder Zhuang, you can give Deacon Lin the cash.”

Lin Zhen received the 50 million and bid farewell to the others before leaving the association.

On his chest, there were already four gold stars symbolizing the identity of a Fourth-Grade Alchemist.

These gold stars could be displayed or hidden.

Lin Zhen didn’t hide them and walked out directly.

Shui Feng was waiting there, and when he saw Lin Zhen, he immediately smiled and asked, “How was it? Did you find out how hard it is to pass the Alchemist exam… Huh? What?”

Seeing the four gold stars on Lin Zhen’s chest, Shui Feng swallowed his words back into his stomach.

Lin Zhen walked over, patted him on the shoulder: “Brother, sometimes speaking too much can cause you to shoot yourself in the foot.”

Shui Feng’s face turned purple, and after a moment he said, “I really didn’t expect you…”

“Wait, how should you address me?”

“Big… Big… Brother.” Shui Feng’s voice was even softer than a mosquito’s.

“Hahaha!”

Lin Zhen laughed and hugged Shui Feng: “Just call me Lin Zhen from now on, we are all brothers.”

Shui Feng also laughed. Although he lost, Lin Zhen was quite to his taste.

“No, since I lost, I lost. Your alchemy skills are indeed better than mine. From now on, I’ll follow you. Teach me alchemy, okay?”

“Alright, but you have to listen to me in all matters.”

“Understood, Boss!”

Shui Feng straightened up and saluted, and it was unclear what kind of etiquette it was, as it seemed like he was trying to be cute.

“What are your plans for the future?”

“My dad told me to go out and gain experience, first get the Third-Grade Alchemist, and then go to the Alchemist Guild in Xianle County. Only after I reach the Fourth-Grade can I go home. Sigh! I just reached the Third-Grade, and I’m afraid it will take hundreds of years to become a Fourth-Grade Alchemist.”

Lin Zhen glanced at Shui Feng: “If I guessed correctly, your dad should be Mr. Water Mirror, the strongest Martial Artist from the Wood King Mansion in the Longevity Realm, right?”

“Shh~!”

Shui Feng looked around like a thief and then said, “Boss, how did you guess? My dad never wanted me to tell anyone.”

“Does it need to be guessed? I’ve been to the Longevity Temple; that’s your home, right? I saw your dad’s statue, and it looks exactly like you. Besides, your surname is Shui.”

Shui Feng was stunned: “That’s true, I should have used an alias; it’s too easy to be seen through.”

“You can call yourself Lin Feng. Just change your surname, and nobody will suspect.”

“Alright, I’ll be Lin Feng from now on.”

Lin Feng’s mount was a Sighing Wind Beast, which was not as fast as Lin Zhen’s Roc.

“Your dad should be very rich, right? Why didn’t he get you a better mount?”

“He’s rich, but he didn’t give me any money. He only gave me a hundred thousand when I left the house. This is what I saved up and bought myself.”

Lin Feng muttered and then said to Lin Zhen, “Boss, I think you should find a place to settle down. Both of us know how to refine pills, so let’s open a shop. You refine pills, and I’ll be your assistant. During the rest of the time, I can also teach you some martial skills. After all, I’m a World King, and my dad said that my talent in martial arts is even greater than his. I can definitely advance to Longevity in the future.”

Lin Zhen nodded slightly; this was also his current thought.

He had even thought about the location, going to Xianle County, learning alchemy and practicing there, and also following the vice president of the Alchemist Guild to learn, without missing the opportunity to make money.

Not to mention Lin Feng, the martial arts tutor beside him, who can also teach him a lot.

At this time, Lin Zhen missed his other self a bit. If he had another self, he could help with many things. Maybe he should create another self to ensure both making money and practicing.

“Alright, I have no fixed place to live now, and I still need to go to the Alchemist Guild in Xianle County to learn. You can come with me.”

“Great! Let’s go! I’ve been locked up at home by my dad to practice. Now I can finally leave the Wood King Mansion!”

Lin Feng seemed even more excited than Lin Zhen. He was a child who had been living under his dad’s shadow and was only let out after reaching World King level.

However, Lin Zhen didn’t doubt Lin Feng’s combat abilities at all. Even though he was only a one-star World King, he was definitely among the strong ones.

It was precisely because of him that Lin Zhen didn’t need a bodyguard.

“Let’s go! Destination: Xianle County!”

As soon as Lin Zhen took off, Lin Feng abandoned his Sighing Wind Beast and jumped onto the back of the Roc.

“As the boss, it’s your responsibility to bring your little brother along. My Sighing Wind Beast is as slow as an old lady. I’ll just follow you, big brother.”

Looking at this penniless, shameless, and thick-skinned World King, Lin Zhen was speechless. Fortunately, the Roc didn’t mind carrying an extra person, and with a flap of its wings, it soared into the sky towards Xianle County.