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"Oh, so it's a strange fire. That makes sense."

Yeah, right!

Although the number of alchemists on the entire Dou Qi Continent is relatively small compared to the number of Dou Zhe, there are still millions of them.

As for the strange flames, apart from those that have not yet been discovered, there are only twenty-three kinds on the entire Strange Flame Ranking.

Although there are relatively more different flames ranked lower, they are still extremely rare.

Even among a hundred alchemists, not one might possess a different kind of fire.

But this young man, who was not even twenty years old, had already mastered a strange fire, and the others did not understand the meaning behind it.

But Frank, as a fourth-grade alchemist, knew exactly how terrifying this was.

It should be noted that even Gu He, the strongest alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire, searched for ten years but could not find a single unclaimed strange fire.

It's clear that having the ability alone isn't enough; opportunity is even more crucial.

Frank's eyes widened as he stared intently at the crimson flames in Xiao Yan's hand.

His hands trembled slightly, and a look of infatuation appeared on his face. He subconsciously wanted to touch it.

Xue Mei, who was standing to the side, was also shocked. This was the first time she had ever seen her teacher so out of control.

Just as Frank was about to touch the blood-red flames, Xiao Yan suddenly withdrew them, and the flames dissipated.

"Senior, although I have refined and subdued this strange fire, it is still an extremely terrifying existence. Apart from me, if anyone else were to touch it rashly, they would likely be burned to ashes instantly."

Even the Ten Thousand Beast Spirit Fire, which ranks low, has a temperature of over ten thousand degrees. Even a Dou Huang's body cannot withstand the scorching heat of such a high temperature, let alone Frank, who is only a Dou Ling.

After being told this by Xiao Yan, Frank finally came to his senses: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. For alchemists, a strange fire is even comparable to a second life. I have lived for more than sixty years and this is the first time I have ever seen a strange fire. Please forgive me for being a little out of line."

Xiao Yan could understand Frank. After all, with the Strange Flame, even if limited by talent, almost any alchemist's rank could be directly upgraded to the next level.

This is why, when faced with a strange fire, most alchemists would rush to it like moths to a flame, even if the outcome would likely be destruction.

"Young friend, although I am aware of the existence of the Strange Flame Ranking, this is the first time I have ever seen a real Strange Flame. May I ask what kind of Strange Flame this is?"

Frank's mind was completely drawn to Xiao Yan the moment the strange fire appeared, to the point that he completely ignored even his favorite disciple, Xue Mei.

"Reporting to Senior, this fire is the Myriad Beast Spirit Fire, ranked twenty-second on the Strange Fire Ranking. Because it was born from the essence and bloodline of a magical beast, it is blood-red in color."

Xiao Yan wasn't afraid of being targeted. The strongest person in the entire Black Rock City was only a Dou Ling, and their cultivation techniques were inferior to his.

His fighting spirit alone is enough to fight a low-star Dou Ling who only cultivates Xuan-level techniques, even without opening his divine runes.

If I activate the divine runes and combine them with a strange fire, I won't be afraid of even a seven- or eight-star battle spirit.

It was precisely because of his self-confidence that Xiao Yan was so fearless.

Moreover, although strange fire is good, it is actually only very precious to alchemists. Ordinary experts, even if they discover strange fire, would not be willing to risk being destroyed by it to subdue it.

"It's actually the legendary Myriad Beast Spirit Fire! I, Frank, have no regrets in this lifetime as I've been able to see this strange fire with my own eyes."

Only now did Frank realize that what Xiao Yan said was not an exaggeration. If such a young man could even subdue a strange fire, then it didn't seem so incredible that he could become a first-grade alchemist through self-study.

"Alright, young friend Xiao Yan, I am willing to recommend you to participate in the first-grade alchemist assessment. However, having a strange fire only proves that you have great potential. As for whether you can pass, that depends on your own ability."

Frank was willing to give Xiao Yan a chance because of this strange fire. He also wanted to see what it would be like to use a strange fire to refine pills.

"Thank you so much, senior!"

With Frank's assurance, there were no obstacles to joining the Alchemists' Guild.

However, Frank's high regard for Xiao Yan aroused Xue Mei's jealousy.

"Hmph, so what if you have a strange fire? When it comes to talent, I've never admired anyone!"

Xue Mei snorted inwardly. Although she had heard of strange fire, her understanding of it was limited to a few words from her teacher. She couldn't imagine how much a strange fire could improve an alchemist.

In her understanding, the strange fire was nothing more than a flame with a slightly higher temperature that could exist independently of the medicine cauldron.

With Frank's words, the two guards stopped blocking Xiao Yan, and the three of them walked into the Alchemist Guild.

"Frank, I knew you old man would come."

As soon as she entered the Alchemist Guild Hall, the voice of Otto, the fourth-grade alchemist who had been traveling with Linfei, came over.

"Hmph, if you old codger are here, why can't I be?"

Frank then ignored Otto and looked at Xiao Yan: "Young friend Xiao Yan, since this is your first time at the Alchemist Guild, you need to register your identity at the counter. Only after you have completed the registration can you begin the First-Grade Alchemist assessment."

"Thank you for the reminder, senior."

Xiao Yan bowed respectfully and then walked to the counter, where a beautiful woman dressed in a blue dress stood.

When she looked at Xiao Yan, her gaze was slightly surprised. She had never seen someone as young as Xiao Yan before.

"Sir, I'm Ya-han, the receptionist at the Alchemist's Guild. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Ya Han asked softly with a sweet smile, and her pretty face certainly put first-time visitors in a good mood.

"Hello, I'm here to register for the first-grade alchemist assessment."

Xiao Yan directly stated his purpose, and the other party nodded, taking out a piece of parchment and a quill pen: "May I ask your name, sir, how old you are, and who your mentor is? I need to write down your information so that I can register you for the first-grade alchemist assessment."

"Xiao Yan, age seventeen, mentor... Lu Chang."

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yan finally wrote down Lu Chang's name in the mentor section.

Although the other party did not directly teach me, at least my alchemist's notes were written by the other party, so he can be considered my half teacher.

Seventeen years old?

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's age, Ya Han was even more surprised, as the young man in front of her was actually two years younger than the two genius girls from Black Rock City.

However, she didn't want to ask too many questions about alchemy; she just needed to focus on doing her job well.

"Okay, Mr. Xiao Yan, but your mentor is not registered in my Alchemist Guild's records."

"Of course, please rest assured that as long as you pass the assessment for a first-grade alchemist, you will still be able to enjoy all the benefits of the guild. So, please follow me."

Ya Han quickly filled out the registration information, gestured slightly, and led Xiao Yan to the examination hall for first-grade alchemists.