While the player is in Battle Through the Heavens, the system is in The Great Ruler.

Chapter 35 Gu He's Request, a Rank 3 Alchemist

"it's me."

Lu Yu stepped forward and said calmly.

"Teacher? Why are you out here?" Linfei looked at the old man who had suddenly appeared in surprise.

"It's Master Otto..."

Whispers immediately filled the hall.

It should be noted that the Blackrock City Alchemist Guild has two fourth-grade alchemists: one is the guild leader Frank, and the other is Master Otto, who is standing before us. These two important figures rarely appear in public.

Master Otto's gaze sharpened, his deep eyes lingering on Lu Yu for a moment before he suddenly smiled and said, "Young man, you look unfamiliar. It has been a long time since I have seen such a young Rank 3 alchemist."

Have you ever participated in the alchemist assessment before?

"Never." Lu Yu shook his head frankly.

"Oh?" Otto raised an eyebrow, secretly surprised: "Which family trained this disciple, that he only came to participate in the assessment after reaching the third rank?"

However, as a veteran of the Alchemist Guild, he had long been accustomed to all kinds of situations and showed no doubt on his face.

He stroked his long beard and said kindly, "Since you have never participated in an examination before, young friend, you should start from the first rank according to the rules. It just so happens that I have some free time today, so I will supervise the examination. After you pass the first rank examination, you can continue to the subsequent rank assessments."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall was immediately taken aback, and a hint of envy appeared in their eyes. To have Master Otto personally supervise the exam was a great honor.

Only Lu Yu remained calm, cupped his hands in a salute, and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Master."

Shortly after, inside the assessment hall.

In front of a stone platform.

Lu Yu unfolded the prescription he had drawn, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

The Fire Condensation Pill—one of the most basic first-grade pills, its effect is simply to help a fighter condense fire-attribute battle qi. The question was so simple that he couldn't help but look up at Master Otto on the proctoring panel.

The old man stroked his silver beard, smiled and nodded at him, his eyes filled with a kind of encouragement.

"Is this... a special favor?"

Lu Yu understood, but didn't say anything. He lightly pressed the fire port of the medicine cauldron with his right hand, and his internal fighting spirit circulated. With a muffled "poof," a pale red flame immediately rose from the cauldron.

Refining such basic pills does not require using the Earth Core Flame within the body.

Lu Yu skillfully added the first medicinal ingredient, controlling the heat perfectly, and the medicinal liquid slowly took shape in the cauldron. The entire refining process was smooth and flowing, even possessing a pleasing rhythm to the eye.

Master Otto narrowed his eyes, watching the boy's fluid and effortless alchemy movements, and couldn't help but secretly admire him, "I knew I hadn't misjudged him; this child is no ordinary person..."

"It seems that today, the Alchemists' Guild of Blackrock City will gain another great talent in alchemy."

Time slipped away quietly as he refined the pills. The continuous assessments from first to third grade took much longer than Lu Yu had anticipated. By the time he finished refining the last batch of pills, the morning mist had long since dissipated, and it was already noon.

The dazzling sunlight pierced through the glass window, casting dappled shadows on his sharply defined face, adding a touch of nobility to his young and handsome features.

Lu Yu flicked his sleeve, placing the newly refined Grade 3 Qi-restoring Pill into the assessment jade plate. A servant respectfully carried the plate to the judging panel, and the entire assessment hall fell silent.

Those candidates who failed the test stared wide-eyed at the round, plump pill in the jade plate—its color was lustrous, and its fragrance was intoxicating; it was clearly a pill of excellent quality.

Master Otto solemnly accepted the pill, took out a thin silver blade, gently scraped off a little powder, and put it in his mouth to savor it.

A moment later, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he nodded heavily, saying, "What a fine Qi-restoring pill! Even if I were to make it myself, my control over the heat might not be as good as yours, young friend."

He stood up, surveyed the entire room, and announced loudly: "After assessment, young friend Lu Yu has officially passed the assessment for a third-grade alchemist!"

Before he finished speaking, a chorus of exclamations erupted in the hall. Those alchemists who had previously harbored doubts now looked at Lu Yu with eyes full of awe.

Such a young Rank 3 alchemist is something the Jia Ma Empire has probably not seen in hundreds of years!
Master Otto smiled and gestured for the new alchemist to enter: "Young friend, this way please. As is customary, the examiner will personally drape the robe over the newly appointed alchemist."

His words sounded grand and dignified, but they were actually a spur-of-the-moment decision—the Alchemist Guild had never had such a rule before. The old man simply wanted to take this opportunity to get closer to this promising young man.

Then, a waiter came in carrying a jade tray, on which was neatly stacked a finely crafted black robe.

On the robe was a small badge—an ancient medicine cauldron pattern, with three mercury-like ripples that seemed to be alive, constantly and slightly twisting.

Third-Rank Alchemist Medal!
Seeing the medal, a look of emotion flashed in Lu Yu's eyes. After a year and three months, he had finally become a third-grade alchemist.

This was due not only to the solid foundation laid by the eighth-grade peak alchemist, but also to the inheritance and insights gained in the simulation, coupled with the strange fire and the powerful soul of the transmigrator, which enabled him to advance to the third-grade alchemist in such a short time.

Without these opportunities, even becoming a first-grade alchemist would be a struggle.

Then, Master Otto solemnly draped an alchemist's robe over him and pinned the third-grade badge to his chest, immediately eliciting a chorus of praise from the hall.

"Congratulations, young friend." Otto patted him on the shoulder, his voice filled with undisguised admiration. "A rank three alchemist at the age of twenty is a rare find even in the entire Gama Empire. What are your plans for the future?"

Lu Yu gently touched the badge on his chest, his gaze unconsciously drifting towards the guild gate—Xian'er and Qinglin must have been waiting long. A slight smile played on his lips: "This junior is not from Blackrock City, and I intend to return..."

Before he could finish speaking, Otto’s attendant hurriedly stepped forward and whispered a few words in his ear.

"What? Guhe wants to borrow the guild's fifth-tier beast fire?" Otto frowned, his voice rising several decibels involuntarily. "Wasn't he leading the Yunlan Sect to the Tagor Desert to search for a different kind of fire? Why suddenly..."

The attendant lowered his voice and said, "I heard they encountered misfortune in the Snake-People's Holy City. The sect leader of the Yunlan Sect was struck by the Snake-People's Five-Snake Poison Seal and is now on the verge of death. Master Guhe wants to use several kinds of beast fire to temporarily suppress the poison..."

An uproar erupted in the hall. Several senior alchemists exchanged bewildered glances, and one couldn't help but interject, "The Five Serpent Poison Seal? That's a seal that combines five kinds of deadly poisons from the Serpent Race's Battle King level. Ordinary antidotes are completely useless!"

Another white-bearded elder shook his head and sighed, "Gu He has probably miscalculated this time. How could that strange fire be obtained so easily? Queen Medusa has been in charge of the Snake-People tribe for decades, and even the Gama royal family dares not make a move..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu's heart skipped a beat. His thoughts flashed through his mind as he recalled his actions within the Mo family. He muttered to himself, "Could this be my fault?"

(End of this chapter)