Chapter 157: Follow the Rules

Quickly, he too was stunned in place, staring intently at Wei Yang's actions, completely forgetting to report the situation.

At this point, forms and documents were no longer important.

An astute person could tell at a glance that the handsome young man on stage was no ordinary person.

Of course, the beautiful girl in white clothes and white hair was not ordinary either.

Although Xian'er didn't perform as astonishingly as Wei Yang, at her level as a peak four-grade alchemist, refining a first-grade pill was as simple as eating and drinking water.

Every move she made was with effortless grace.

It just hadn't reached the level of artistry yet.

But her techniques bore about seventy to eighty percent similarity to Wei Yang's.

...

Wei Yang's hand seals changed with ease, and he had already slowed down his pace as much as possible.

After all, when refining a first-grade pill, he didn't need to go all out, nor use even a fraction of his strength.

But he still tried to slow down a bit, just in case the two fourth-grade alchemists couldn't understand.

Pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger?

Hiding his strength and being mocked, then showing his true skills to slap faces and show off?

There was no need for that at all.

Going straight to the point was better.

He wasn't in the habit of being mocked by others.

By showing a bit of his skills, those two fourth-grade alchemists would naturally recognize that Wei Yang was a high-level alchemist and would give him respect.

If he took it just a bit more seriously, refining such a trivial thing wouldn't even require an alchemy cauldron; he could refine it using fire from his bare hands.

...

Quickly.

Fifteen minutes later.

Within the alchemy cauldron, a pill with a smooth and round surface, bearing a faint dan pattern, was spinning in the pitch-black flames.

In the hall, a faint medicinal fragrance was subtly permeating the air.

For a mere first-grade pill to have the effect of filling the room with fragrance.

"The timing is about right," Wei Yang nodded.

Even when refining a first-grade pill, he performed it out of professional habit, striving to do his best and fully unleash the pill's medicinal properties.

After all, wasting medicinal ingredients was considered shameful and unacceptable in nearly every alchemist's eyes.

As the flames in the alchemy cauldron gradually subsided and extinguished,

With a gesture, Wei Yang summoned the first-grade pill, now bearing a dan pattern, with a swoosh into his hand.

He pinched it with two fingers, examined it before his eyes, and finally nodded with slight satisfaction.

Barely qualified.

Then, he looked down at the crowd and waved his hand.

Swoosh~

The pill shot through the light screen and hovered in front of the two fourth-grade alchemists.

"Check it if you will, if there are no issues, please register my identity," Wei Yang said calmly.

Rustle~

The crowd below rose uniformly, respectfully gazing at Wei Yang on the stage.

"Master, you're too kind, please don't humble us," the fourth-grade alchemist elder named Ao Ba chuckled, slightly bowing before seriously stating, "Ao Ba, at your service, Master!"

"We pay respects to the Master!" The crowd slightly bowed, respectfully addressing.

"Mm, no need for formalities." Wei Yang accepted their bows calmly with hands behind his back.

In learning, there's no hierarchy, the capable stand first.

Wei Yang, for seniors from whom he had learned, could be humble and polite, and naturally could accept the salutes from those weaker.

Moreover, his alchemy just now, for those present, could be seen as a form of guidance.

"My name is Wei Yang, from Wu Tan City in the Jia Ma Empire," Wei Yang slowly spoke.

"Master Wei!" The crowd called in unison again.

At the same time, they breathed a sigh of relief, joy filling their hearts.

He's local, definitely one of our own!

They were worried earlier that Wei Yang might be sent by other countries to cause trouble or stir up the alchemy convention.

In the alchemist circles, there's competition among each other.

For instance, regional competition is evident.

Alchemists from the same country would naturally band together, forming a small circle.

Externally, there would be a sense of collective honor.

Now that Wei Yang was from the Jia Ma Empire, he naturally belonged to their circle within the Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Guild.

But speaking of Wu Tan City, which city is that?

Never heard of it.

...

Knowing Wei Yang's identity made the atmosphere on site relax considerably.

Their gaze toward Wei Yang also became noticeably friendlier.

Someone from their own turf, much easier to communicate with.

Soon, the guild would welcome a new master and elder.

"Master Wei, since you're from our Jia Ma Empire, why didn't you register with our guild earlier?" A fourth-grade alchemist middle-aged man curiously asked.

"Oh, I have been in seclusion, rarely venturing out," Wei Yang smiled, pointing at Xian'er, who was nurturing the pill prototype, "Today, I mainly accompanied my wife here. She heard about the alchemy convention in the capital and was interested, hence wanted to join the fun."

Xian'er glanced at Wei Yang, a sweet smile appearing at the corner of her mouth.

"Haha, I see," everyone laughed, their eyes somewhat teasing.

They couldn't help but think, Master Wei really pampers his wife.

"Since that's the case, it was all a misunderstanding." Elder Ao Ba smiled warmly, "Observing your wife's alchemy techniques, it's clear she's got about seventy to eighty percent of your true teachings, Master Wei. Her alchemy is undoubtedly superior to everyone here; naturally, she doesn't need to undergo any examination."

Saying this, he took two forms handed over by his subordinates, glancing at them and smilingly saying, "As for the alchemy convention in ten days, with your wife's age, she certainly qualifies to participate. I'll have someone register her later, and we'll have her as our guild's finale."

"Indeed, agreed." The fourth-grade alchemist middle-aged man nodded, stroking his beard.

"Indeed, we concur," everyone nodded in agreement.

"How could this do, rules are rules. As the saying goes, without rules, how can there be discipline?"

Wei Yang waved his hand, stating, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Having not undergone an assessment for official certification by the alchemist guild, we must follow the guild's rules since we're here for the examination."

"We're already here, not really short on time, so let everything be handled according to the rules."

Wei Yang said, "Including myself, there's no need for special treatment."

"Well, okay then." Ao Ba could only smile wryly, cupping his hands, "Thank you, Master Wei, for your understanding and support."

"Hehe." Everyone also smiled kindly, watching with interest.

Since Master Wei said so, they were happy to oblige.

"Then, pardon my actions." Ao Ba respectfully bowed again, then carefully reached out to take the pill floating before him, scrutinizing it closely.

Aside, others cast curious glances.

The pill was about the size of a thumb, entirely pale yellow, with a faint emerald green dan pattern intertwined within, resembling ripples spreading outward, appearing quite peculiar.

Looking at this ring of emerald ripples, everyone shared a knowing smile.

There's no need for inspection at all; everyone had eyes to see—the pill developed dan patterns. What more was there to check?

Ao Ba pretended to inspect it for a while before nodding.

Then, his gaze turned sharp as he solemnly said to everyone, "Ladies and gentlemen, I've thoroughly checked this pill, and there's no problem; it's of superior quality. Master Wei has passed the examination, does anyone have a differing opinion?"

"No, no," everyone shook their heads, waving their hands.

"Master Wei's work, of course, there's no issue."

"Indeed, indeed."

Joking.

At this point, who would be foolish enough to stand up and cause trouble?

Someone had already gone to inform the guild's higher-ups.

Master Wei was on his way to becoming a guild elder; that was almost a certainty, who would dare offend him?