Chapter 43: Division between East and West

Kulov stood with a smile, helped up the student who was bowing in thanks, and guided him towards the small door by the wall of the Great Alchemy Chamber. "Come, let's cleanse the toxins from you, then wait outside for a while."

A few minutes later, Xia Zhou, freshly clad in the Starry Night Robe, followed his tutor to the corridor.

Kulov closed the door behind him, saying:

"You performed exceptionally well. I knew you could pass the test as soon as I saw you examining the alchemical equipment. With your carefulness, discovering the unique toxic effect of the poison liquid was a sure thing."

Xia Zhou modestly smiled, "I owe it all to your excellent teaching, Professor."

"Heh-heh," Kulov chuckled, stroking his beard. "You can be unusually smooth sometimes. You compliment people without even blushing."

The pair arrived at the previous balcony, gazing at the bustling view of Starry Night City.