52 Jiang Chen in secluded cultivation

It has been a week already from the incident. This news has already reached other cities too. Many wanted to see Jiang Chen, but Jiang Chen went to closed door training, everyone were stopped my Meera.

Han Cho "What do you mean by this?"

Meera "There is not other meaning to it young master, it is just young master is preparing for the admission test and was hoping to break through to 4th stage."

Han Cho didn't know what to do now , he was told to meet Jiang Chen and try to bring him to their side,but this Jiang Chen went to closed door cultivation. He might only come out during the exam. It would be too late then and many other families would have gathered already.

Han Cho "Is there a no way to meet him now?"

Meera "It will depend on whether matter you are speaking is important or not , I wouldn't dare to disturb Master's cultivation for small reasons."

Han Cho "How dare you? You call meeting with me a small matter."

Meera "Meera doesn't dare to think so, but my master sure have his opinions." she said with a straight face. What is that guy is a genius from Han family, she is maid of Jiang Chen ,she has her won pride. Who among geniuses can compare to her master.

Meera "If you can tell the reason you want to meet my master ,I can tell whether he will meet you or not."

Han Cho was furious with anger, he wanted to kill this maid right now ,she is not even a cultivator and she dares to speak to him this way. But he couldn't do anything about it. There was a martial soldier present guarding the courtyard and he will surely intervene. He has no way to leave for then, I will sure get my payback.

Many people tried to meet Jiang Chen but they were stopped by Meera and the Martial Soldier there placed by Ha Ling. Even though Jiang Chen wanted to reject the offer. Ha Ling insisted on doing so.

So, people shifted their destination to Pill Palace. Pill Palace of River Moon city was bustling with activity. There was a new counter now for recruiting the disciples. Shu Chen has been missing for few days but these activities didn't stop. Shu Chen already passed the knowledge he has for the Chief Pill master and his trusted friends. The test Jiang Chen conducted for the girl became the acceptance test for the pill palace. Even normal fire attributed disciples have to go through the same test.now. They though this method was very good one to check the potential of an alchemist. But surprisingly there weren't many who made the cut, after the girl only couple from the Xue family and few from other cities passed the test. But none were able to last as long as that girl ,only now did they understand why Jiang Chen went to get her things personally, she has greater potential than many others.

A senior alchemist "You just barely qualified. You were able to last for half hour. You can become a formal apprentice if you brought yourself a fire attribute beast , it is suggested if it is either newborn cub. Young master Jiang Chen's suggested this following beasts as they are best suitable."

He was the person in charge of the test and he is one of the few people who knew the technique. Jiang Chen didn't place any restrictions on passing the information ,he just wanted that it would not be used as money making means. Shu Chen gladly passed the information to others. Then he disappeared, the chief pill master has sent him to other cities to personally pass all the information to other Pill Palace. Unlike other families Pill Palace have only one goal they have dedicated their life to Dao of Alchemy. There might be few who misuse their name and fame for money making ,but their ultimate goal is Dao of Alchemy. With the contribution of Jiang Chen, it would sure bring revolution in Dao of alchemy.

Xue family elder "Was that girl that skilled in heavenly energy control?"

Alchemist Mo "Skilled would be understatement, I have seen her taking the test. Her dedication ,technique ,stability everything were top notch. She could last for two hours before extinguishing the fire. She was never in rush , when Jiang Chen asked for her to take test ,she was already confident but yet took time preparing herself. She has a mindset of great alchemist ,they don't waste opportunity ,even if they are certain they make all kind of backup plans."

Alchemist Mo "When chief pill master heard about it, even he said that he would have taken her as a disciple. He has given strict orders ,that girl would be given special care."

Xue family elder "Who is that girl? Why isn't she here then?"

Alchemist Mo "Even though she is official disciple of Pill Palace, she is more like a disciple of Jiang Chen for now. Jiang Chen already gave her very strict instructions for next few years. So she would be in that regimen."

Xue Family Elder "Do you know it?"

Alchemist Mo "It is open to all, Jiang Chen never wanted to constrain the news ,he was open with sharing it his only restriction was it should not be sold for money or monetary gains."

Xue family elder "Really strange, that method would fetch you huge amount of fame and money and he was open with sharing it."

Alchemist Mo "I think you don't know about Jiang Chen, he just wanted to pursue martial path he don't care about other things that much."

Xue family elder "Really. His future contributions would be even more I guess."

Alchemist Mo "That I am certain of, I have heard his alchemy technique is self created and lowest quality pill he make is Perfect grade. "

Xue family elder "What? Perfect grade? It is the best pill available in Pill palace."

Alchemist Mo "Do you think being a ninth grade Human ranked alchemist is that easy.We consider 7th grade as limit and 8th grade as miracle level genius. Almost all the alchemists in this pill palace are 6 and 7th grade alchemists and only chief alchemist , Shu Chen and three elders are 8th grade alchemists. They have success percentage of making 60-80% of perfect grade pills. Jiang Chen's is 100%"

Elder Xue "That good. He is even better alchemist than chief pill master."

Alchemist Mo "We can't say for sure. But Jiang Chen is human ranked alchemist , we all are mortal ranked alchemists and chief is earth ranked alchemist. So it is completely different, but there is no doubt about his future potential."

Elder Xue "Then didn't you guys try to get his technique."

Alchemist Mo "It would be no use for us. Jiang Chen is closed cauldron alchemist. Even if we get that technique we can't change out path and implement it."

As they are speaking so,everyone were listening to them. They were in awe hearing this. There were couple who are smirking at this. They have already learnt about Jiang Chen.

Elder Xue "Will Jiang Chen pass that technique."

Alchemist Mo "I am not sure about it, he might or might not. Yesterday only after that girl pass the test did he share information with us, I guess he will not pass it unless he sees someone worthy. Also don't think Jiang Chen's test was as simple as this one. It was just a checking method, real test that Jiang Chen did was different than what is known."

Same time WuHen entered the pill palace, she was looking different from previous day. She didn't cover her face with veil, she was a in beautiful blue robe. She was looking very beautiful(AN:she is not in harem,).

Elder Xue "WuHen, why are you here?"

WuHen "WuHen greets elder, I wanted to take the test for becoming an alchemist after I heard the news."

Elder Xue was sure dissatisfied to see her here, but he can't just stop her from making the test, she is high earth rank cultivation technique genius after all.

Elder Xue "WuHen , you are the weakest member in our Xue family younger generation. It is not that we don't want you to take test but you would be embarrassing yourself."

WuHen in her mind was chuckling, really I am the person who passed all the tests of Jiang Chen, I was even gifted with that technique you are in awe with. She kept a straight face outside.

Alchemist Mo "Elder Xue, let her take the test what is there to shy about it. Many people didn't qualify even among the 60 people you brought only 2 qualified. Also I heard Xue WuHen is Xue WuXia's little sister. She herself have a high earth cultivation technique."

Elder Xue was not worried about her failing the test but was worried that she will pass. "Cultivation technique grade is not everything ,their natural talent also counts, even though WuXia have a sky grade cultivation technique she doesn't have much natural talent."

WuHen was really angry hearing this, they intentionally suppressed her sister using the clan laws then are saying she has week natural talent. They are really underestimating her sister. She felt that only Jiang Chen among their generation is match for her sister and can rival her. She wouldn't have given Jiang Chen that face if she didn't meet Jiang Chen personally.

Alchemist Mo "Elder Xue is speaking truth, I have heard about Lady Xue failing to meet the assignments Xue family give regularly."

Xue family have a different method for giving their resources and techniques. So it was decided on their assignments that what they receive. Even though it is said as a fair system only they know how much of a sham it it. They have always given toughest missions to branch members and people they want to suppress. However her sister did qualify her assignments and even then she was given only mortal grade techniques, unlike other geniuses from her family. They already as branch family receive limited amount of Absorbing pills and healing pills. Most of the main families try ti keep branch families in check.

Under Alchemist Mo's insistence , WuXia was allowed to take the test. She intentionally suppressed her capabilities and maintained the fire for over 40 minutes. It was recorded highest after THE VEILED GIRL .

Alchemist Mo was happy seeing the result "Xue WuHen is really gifted, she is the second best after the girl ,her heavenly energy control is already close to 2nd stage martial disciple, she has good chance of becoming alchemist."

Elder Xue face was bit dark, this girl will be dealt with later, but he can't do anything directly.

Alchemist Mo "Elder Xue are you going to get fire attributed beasts for your family members?"

Elder Xue "Why?"

Alchemist Mo "Nothing, if she is interested in becoming a disciple of mine. I would take care of her basic requirements."

Even WuHen was shocked hearing this, why are things going so smoothly. According to what she expected and planned, she would be now prevented by Xue family from coming outside or house arrest, which they call secluded cultivation. They will give a stupid test staging a drama over fairness and all and then manipulate it such a way that she won't receive a beast. She wan here only to get a second front so she can visit Pill Palace easily not revealing The Veiled Girl. It could mean two things, either it was known to Alchemist Mo that she is the veiled girl or he is really interested in her being his disciple.

WuHen looked towards Elder Xue in doubt. Even Elder Xue is on tight spot now, if he let WuHen become Alchemist Mo's disciple ,Xue family will no longer be able to suppress her and also meant that resources would increase for WuXia , it is not good thing for main family. But, what reason does he have to stop her from joining Pill Palace.

Elder Xue "I guess I have to disappoint Alchemist Mo for this, she is planning to go to RIVER City along with her sister, she will be going to sect with her sister, so she will not be able to become your disciple.

There were two people who were watching this from side, they smiled listening to this.

"Then Elder Xue we will take care of her then, I guess we can make a special exemption in allowing her to join the Sect with her sister."

Alchemist Mo was surprised to see these two here "Elder Chuan Mo, you are here?"

The one called Chuan Mo responded "I am in charge of this years admission process, so I can make few exemptions.It is pity we don't know where the Veiled Girl is, else we would have taken her too."

Everyone were stunned listening to this.WuHen was the one most confused. How did her luck turn so good.

Alchemist Mo was not that surprised but he then extended his hand and gave a Hibernation ring to WuHen.

Alchemist Mo "Jiang Chen requested this to be passed to the next person who achieve three stage limit." WuHen received another three tailed fox.

Alchemist Mo "Even you two will receive them, they are from pill palace. We are giving three tailed fox to every aspiring alchemist with cross attribute.Even other cultivators received this. But if you don't want three tailed fox you can get yourself another fire attribute beast."

Seeing this there was one person who was utterly shocked, it was elder from Han family. He don't know what to do now, pill palace is distributing three tailed fox cubs to all aspiring alchemists. There are hundreds of people there, are they really that generous.Something is not right.