425: Chapter 425: Too Young!
(2 more updates) 425: Chapter 425: Too Young!
(2 more updates) Alchemy Master Guild, Imperial City headquarters.
Today, the Alchemy Master Guild was indeed a gathering of many talented individuals, all assembled in one hall.
Since a few days ago, when President Hong Haotian announced to the Elder Alchemists that a mysterious alchemist would be assessed for the position of Honorary Guild Master today, the Elder Alchemists had started to pay great attention.
After all, though the Honorary Guild Master was different from the President and held no real power, this position represented the “face” of the Alchemy Master Guild and was related to the dignity of all its alchemists.
Allowing any unqualified and unpopular alchemist to take up this position would likely invite ridicule from other guilds.
Especially since President Hong Haotian had only ntioned that a mysterious alchemist would be involved, without revealing their identity, which led to even more speculation and unrest.
“Could it possibly be Fang Tianhua, who has recently risen to prominence in the Imperial City?
This person has also achieved greatness later in his career, lately advancing to a Sixth level Alchemist.”
“How could that be possible?
Fang Tianhua might be a Sixth level Alchemist, but he’s still far behind Master Yun Danqing, how could he qualify to be the Honorary Guild Master?”
“That’s true, but besides Fang Tianhua, no one else seems to have recently advanced to the level of a Sixth level Alchemist.
I wonder who this mysterious alchemist could be?”
The Elder Alchemists of the Alchemy Master Guild were all abuzz, throwing around various speculations.
Only Hong Haotian and Shangguan Chu exchanged looks, a wry smile flickering in their eyes.
Who could be the talented young alchemist Yan Cangtian had ntioned as equal to him?
Just then, at the entrance of the Alchemy Master Guild, an old man and a young man were seen approaching quickly.
The guards, upon seeing Yan Cangtian approaching, quickly bowed respectfully and said, “Master Yan, please co in!”
Yan Cangtian nodded slightly.
Seeing that a large group of old folks had gathered above in the loft, he stroked his beard and chuckled, “What a grand assembly!
Co on, boy, let’s go!”
Ling Feng touched his nose, noting that if he wanted to beco the Honorary Guild Master and acquire the Demon Transformation Elixir recipe, he would indeed need to show his capabilities.
Above in the high building, many Elders twitched at the guard’s shout.
“Yan Cangtian?” An Elder’s complexion changed dramatically, “Could it be that the mysterious alchemist is Yan Cangtian?”
“No, no!
Yan Cangtian, a maverick, though highly accomplished in the Alchemy Dao, his background…” an extrely aged Elder imdiately frowned and said, “President, since Yan Cangtian has left the Alchemy Master Guild, why bother inviting him back?”
“Eh, Elder Hua, you can’t say that.
Although Yan Cangtian did so impulsive things over a decade ago, it has been many years since then.
If he’s willing to co back now, that would be a great boon.
Even Yun Danqing wasn’t as well-known as Yan Cangtian back then!”
“Such a character, even if highly skilled in the Alchemy Dao, would only bring endless trouble to our guild!” Elder Hua said indignantly.
“That’s just stubborn conservatism!”
“I absolutely disagree!”
Suddenly, all the Elders present divided into two factions, one harboring grievances against Yan Cangtian, and the other valuing his talent.
“Enough!” Hong Haotian’s gaze sharpened, and he said coldly, “Let’s not argue anymore!
The person participating in the Honorary Guild Master assessnt is not Yan Cangtian!”
“Not Yan Cangtian?”
In that instant, all the Elders and vice-presidents were stunned; if not Yan Cangtian, then who could it be?
They had never even considered that the participant could be the young man beside Yan Cangtian.
Not even Hong Haotian and Shangguan Chu had thought of that.
Amidst the crowd, an elderly man’s expression suddenly changed.
When he initially saw Yan Cangtian, he didn’t feel much, but when he clearly saw the young man accompanying Yan Cangtian, it was as if he had seen a ghost.
“It’s him!”
The elderly man swallowed hard, a thought flashing through his mind: could this young man be taking the test for the Honorary Guild Master?
It turns out that this elderly man was none other than Li Rong’s teacher from the General Mansion, He Taichong!
He Taichong had also completely lost face at the General Mansion last ti, having been publicly reprimanded by Master Yun Danqing, unable to retort.
And the root cause of it all was because of the youth nad Ling Feng.
Even Master Yun, who highly praised the youth, should deem him qualified enough to be the Honorary Guild Master.
But, isn’t this youngster a bit too young?
Taking a deep breath, He Taichong gazed distantly at Ling Feng and thought to himself: Perfect, let the old man see just how capable this youth favored by Master Yun truly is!
As everyone discussed, Yan Cangtian had already arrived in the loft under the escort of a guard.
Hong Haotian imdiately rose to greet him, chuckling from afar, “Brother Yan, you’re really punctual!”
“Hmph, Old Hong, you’ve put on quite a show today!”
Yan Cangtian scanned the room, everyone present was at least a Fifth-rank Alchemist and most were very experienced, familiar faces to Yan Cangtian.
Among these familiar faces, a large part looked at him coldly, evidently still bearing grudges over the incident that occurred over a decade ago.
Yan Cangtian shrugged his shoulders, unbothered.
He had always been his own man, never caring for the eyes of the world.
“Choosing the Honorary Guild Master of the Guild certainly requires careful action,” Hong Haotian smiled lightly, then added, “By the way, where is that Alchemist you spoke of, Brother Yan?
Why didn’t he co with you?”
“I say, Hong Haotian, are your eyes failing you?
Haven’t I brought the person here?” Yan Cangtian patted Ling Feng on the shoulder and smiled, raising his eyebrows: “This is the young Alchemist I am recomnding!”
“What…What?”
Hong Haotian’s eyelid twitched violently and, after one glance at Ling Feng, almost popped his eyes out.
Young Alchemist…
This youth surely was young enough, but perhaps too outrageously so!
He probably wasn’t even twenty years old yet!
To have achieved the standard of a Third Rank Alchemist at such an age was already considered a prodigy in the Alchemy Dao, but to be the Honorary Guild Master of the Alchemy Master Guild, he was far from qualified.
The vice-presidents and Elders also leaped from their seats.
“What jest is this!
Yan Cangtian, aren’t you going too far bringing such a youngster here to ss around in my Alchemy Master Guild!”
“Yan Cangtian, what do you an by this?
Even if you don’t wish to return, there is no need to use a junior to embarrass us!”
One Elder after another, all expressed their dissatisfaction and anger towards Yan Cangtian’s actions.
“Brother Yan, I hope you give a reasonable explanation!” There was also a flash of anger in Hong Haotian’s eyes, he had kindly given Yan Cangtian a chance to obtain the Demon Transformation Elixir recipe, yet this fellow had the audacity to fob them off with a teenager.
Did Yan Cangtian really view these Alchemy Masters and Alchemist Elders of their Alchemy Master Guild as having rely the skill level of this young lad?
“An explanation?” Yan Cangtian stroked his beard lightly and said indifferently, “Why explain?
This young man’s Alchemy skill is not only higher than mine, doesn’t that qualify him to be the Honorary Guild Master?”
At this statent, the room fell silent!
Everyone’s eyes fixed on Ling Feng.
This youth, his Alchemy Dao skill on par with Yan Cangtian?
What a joke!
This must absolutely be a joke!
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