Chapter 1321: Chapter 1312: Seems Too Low-key
When the Four Great Families of Bei Yun City heard Yu Haifeng, a First-Grade Alchemist of the Spiritual dicine Valley, speak, they all beca eager to take action. Especially Zheng Wu, the young master of the Zheng family, who was determined to pass the assessnt of the Spiritual dicine Valley today at all costs.
Beside Zheng Yuanzhi and Zheng Wu stood the heads of the three other families: Liu Weitian of the Liu family, Hu Weiyuan of the Hu family, and Qin Shifang of the Qin family. Standing next to them were Liu Jiang, Hu Feilong, and Qin Shuangshuang, who had also been present at Star Moon Tower a few days ago to watch the commotion. They now stood by their fathers’ sides.
Fifty years ago, the ancestors of the Four Great Families in Bei Yun City had jointly discovered a hidden cave. Within the cave, they found a Profound-Level High Grade fire-based cultivation technique. After deliberation, it was decided that the direct descendants of the four families would all have the right to practice it. As a result, not only Zheng Wu but also Liu Jiang, Hu Feilong, and Qin Shuangshuang were practitioners of fire-based techniques.
Becoming an Alchemist was a dream every cultivator aspired to achieve. When Zheng Wu and Liu Jiang saw the black dicine Cauldron in front of them, their eyes lit up with unbridled desire. Each of them yearned to claim it as their own.
Yu Haifeng of the Spiritual dicine Valley lightly waved his right hand, and an ancient-looking Stele flew out from his storage ring. He said, “This Stele is called the Temperature-testing Stele. It can asure the intensity of the flas within a cultivator’s body. Theoretically speaking, the intensity of one’s flas isn’t of utmost importance; as long as the temperature suffices for alchemy, that’s enough. However, I would still like to test the strength of your flas. Of course, this does not count as part of the three formal assessnts. Since only mbers of the Four Great Families from Bei Yun City are participating in this assessnt today, who among you will step forward first?”
Zhao Hongli fixed his gaze on Zheng Yuanzhi and Zheng Wu, muttering under his breath, “Yunting, if Zheng Wu becos a disciple of the Spiritual dicine Valley, I’m afraid it will beco impossible for us to contend with the Zheng family.”
Jiang Yunting furrowed her brows slightly. She knew Zhao Hongli’s worries were well-founded but felt powerless to act arrogantly in front of an Alchemist from the Spiritual dicine Valley. It was not a force to be trifled with lightly.
While Jiang Yunting was deep in thought, Ye Chenfeng suddenly stepped out from the crowd, saluted Yu Haifeng neither arrogantly nor submissively, and said, “Respected elder of the Spiritual dicine Valley, I would also like to participate in your assessnt.”
Zhao Hongli and Jiang Yunting were both montarily stunned upon seeing Ye Chenfeng step forward. The Zheng family head’s expression darkened upon noticing Ye Chenfeng. The heads of the other three families exchanged whispers with their children and soon understood Ye Chenfeng’s identity.
Beside Jiang Yuting stood Lin Zhonghe, whose eyes flashed with a trace of malice. He thought to himself, “This ignorant brat dares to seek entry into the Spiritual dicine Valley? Does he even know his place?”
Zheng Yuanzhi was about to rebuke Ye Chenfeng when Yu Haifeng’s voice interrupted him, “Very well, then you can join in the assessnt as well!” Yu Haifeng had sensed a certain composure in Ye Chenfeng and suspected he might have potential that could surprise him.
Since Yu Haifeng had spoken, Zheng Yuanzhi swallowed the words he was about to say. Zhao Hongli then asked, “Yunting, is Brother Chenfeng also skilled in fire-based techniques?”
Jiang Yunting’s beautiful eyes remained fixed on Ye Chenfeng’s back. She shook her head and replied, “I’m not sure. But becoming an Alchemist isn’t just about practicing fire-based techniques. Ye Chenfeng has already comprehended the rare Sword Intent, so I suspect his abilities in manipulating flas might not be particularly strong.”
“Who will be the first to test the strength of their flas?” Yu Haifeng asked again.
The Zheng family’s young master, Zheng Wu, was the first to step forward. He said, “Respected elder, I will go first.”
Yu Haifeng nodded and instructed, “Encapsulate this Stele with the flas from within your body.”
Following these instructions, Zheng Wu approached the Stele. The Spiritual Qi River within him surged, and a scarlet fla materialized in his palm. He then flicked the scarlet fla onto the Stele. Instantly, the fla transford into a raging fire, completely enveloping the Stele.
As Zheng Wu’s scarlet flas burned, the Stele emitted a faint white light, and the flas vanished as quickly as they had appeared. On the Stele, the elegant character “Interdiate” surfaced like a majestic stroke of calligraphy.
Yu Haifeng comnted, “The strength of your flas reaches the Interdiate level. Fla strength is generally classified as Low, Interdiate, and High. Throughout history, only the Valley Master of our Spiritual dicine Valley has achieved the High level.”
Hearing Yu Haifeng’s words, Zheng Wu cast a provocative glance at Ye Chenfeng. Afterward, Liu Jiang, Hu Feilong, and Qin Shuangshuang also tested their flas, all of which similarly ranked at the Interdiate level.
Once the Four Great Families had completed their tests, Yu Haifeng directed his gaze to Ye Chenfeng and said, “It’s your turn next.”
Ye Chenfeng stepped forward to stand before the Temperature-testing Stele. Since the fla-intensity test wasn’t part of the formal assessnt, Ye Chenfeng had no intention of showing off. Based on his estimation, if he unleashed the true temperature of his Green Fla, the Stele might be reduced to ashes instantly. For now, he had to suppress its temperature ticulously.
With a flip of his palm, a green fla appeared in Ye Chenfeng’s hand. He skillfully controlled its heat, ensuring that no one around could detect anything unusual about the fla.
Ye Chenfeng flicked his finger, sending the Green Fla towards the Stele. The roaring green flas wrapped around the Stele. Zheng Wu, Liu Jiang, and the others stared at the Stele unblinkingly. Though they feigned nonchalance, anxiety gnawed at them, as Ye Chenfeng’s previously displayed strength left them wary of what might follow.
The Stele flashed white briefly before the green flas disappeared. On its surface, the character “Low” erged unmistakably, signifying that Ye Chenfeng’s fla intensity was at the lowest level.
After Ye Chenfeng’s result was revealed, a stunned silence hung over the crowd for a mont. Zheng Wu broke it with a burst of mocking laughter, saying, “You brat, trying to stir trouble with such low-tier flas? Do you think just anyone can waltz into the Spiritual dicine Valley? Turn around and leave before you embarrass yourself further!”
Yu Haifeng, who had initially hoped for a surprise from Ye Chenfeng, shook his head in disappointnt. While fla intensity wasn’t critical, weaker flas often indicated poor fla manipulation and related abilities.
At the Qin family’s side, Qin Shifang quietly comnted to his daughter, “Shuangshuang, didn’t you say a few days ago that this kid was exceptional? From what I can see, whatever talent he has won’t help him on the path of becoming an Alchemist.”
Qin Shuangshuang’s beautiful eyes were fixed on Ye Chenfeng. After witnessing him dominate twelve Xue Ying mbers at Star Moon Tower two days ago, she had sung his praises to her father, believing he was bound to soar to great heights.
Liu Jiang and Hu Feilong, having suffered blows to their pride watching Ye Chenfeng’s prowess two days earlier, now reveled in seeing his flas ranked at the lowest tier. Arrogance flickered faintly in their eyes.
Zhao Hongli remarked, “Yunting, it seems you were right. Despite practicing fire-based techniques, Chenfeng’s flas are terribly weak. I think he’s just curious about being an Alchemist and is rely giving it a try.”
Jiang Yunting nodded in agreent. As for Ye Chenfeng, he felt a bitter smile form inwardly. Had he perhaps been too low-key? Then again, since this test wasn’t part of the formal assessnt, all that mattered was crushing Zheng Wu, Liu Jiang, and the others in the upcoming trials. He was determined to claim the black dicine Cauldron by day’s end.
“Low-tier flas!”
Yu Haifeng looked at Ye Chenfeng and asked, “Do you still intend to proceed with the three formal assessnts? Generally, the weaker one’s flas, the poorer their fla control and related abilities.”
…(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian to cast your votes and show your support. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.)
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