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The No. 9 alchemy room is located on a sacred peak.

It is said to be a pill room.

Its scale is comparable to some small sects.

The main building, with its green bricks and blue tiles, is built against the mountain, with seven or eight independent small study rooms extending from both sides. These study rooms feature flying eaves, brackets, carved beams, and painted rafters, and each study room is an independent alchemy room.

It was far more impressive than Yun Danzi's simple Bing-class alchemy room.

When Jiang Chuan arrived, there were already four or five figures waiting there.

He glanced at it.

He then realized that the aura emanating from these people was not weak.

They were all at the Qi Refining stage or higher, with one of them even faintly reaching the Qi Refining realm.

They all wore identification tokens for Spirit Fire Alchemists on their waists.

The lowest rank was second-tier, and some even wore third-tier silver flame badges, clearly indicating that they were all veteran alchemists who had honed their skills for many years.

The group appeared casual, but in reality, they were subtly protecting a slender figure in the very center.

She was a female cultivator.

His face was ordinary, his complexion was dark, and he had a slightly mean expression. He was wearing a gray robe.

She stood there without saying a word, but when the people around her spoke to her, their tone was deliberately respectful.

Jiang Chuan did not rush forward, but instead walked to the side and stood still without making a sound.

The group glanced at him, noticing that he was young and only had a spirit fire mark on his waist tag, before turning their attention back to their casual conversation.

"Since Senior Sister Zhong has agreed to come this time, Master Meng will probably have to personally come out to greet her."

The woman in the gray robe gave a faint laugh but did not reply.

A tall, thin male cultivator beside her took a half step closer and lowered his voice, saying, "To put it bluntly, the Jia Jiu Dan Fang has just changed hands and is short-handed. What Master Meng needs most right now is a chief disciple who can help him maintain his reputation."

"Senior Sister Zhong has been stuck at the third level of the Spirit Fire realm for so many years. In terms of seniority and skill, she is among the top three Spirit Fire Alchemists in the entire Yuanling Mountain!"

"Who else but you deserves this top position?"

Another female cultivator, slightly younger than her, chimed in, "That's right. Senior Sister Zhong was already quite famous in the Jia Ba Dan Room back then. She was just one opportunity away from advancing to the Earth Fire Realm. Unfortunately, the head alchemist of that room was petty and preferred to block her advancement rather than pave the way for her subordinates."

"Senior Sister Zhong toiled in that alchemy room for nine years before she was unwilling to leave. Now, Master Meng is in dire need of a chief who can stand alone. With Senior Sister's abilities, no one can say a word against her taking the position."

Jiang Chuan listened without showing any emotion, but he began to ponder in his heart.

The top position.

This is the most important position besides the head alchemist.

If the head alchemist goes into seclusion or leaves for other reasons, the chief alchemist can take full control of all matters in the alchemy room.

They wield great power.

Moreover, this position will also affect one's future advancement to Earth Fire Alchemist.

A Spirit Fire Alchemist who wants to advance to Earth Fire Alchemist must be recommended by an Earth Fire Alchemist.

Each Earth Fire Alchemist has only one recommendation slot.

and so.

This spot has always been reserved for the chief alchemist by default.

The female cultivator surnamed Zhong came to the Jiajiu Pill Room this time, clearly aiming for Meng Yangyu's recommendation quota.

but,

He doesn't need it.

He only needs Yun Danzi's recommendation spot, so there's no need for him to compete with her for the inevitably troublesome chief position.

Jiang Chuan secretly sized up the other party.

The gray-robed female cultivator seemed to sense his gaze, turned her head slightly, and her gaze lingered on him for a moment.

She suddenly spoke up, "I heard that in the alchemist assessment a few days ago, a young genius emerged who was able to refine a high-grade six-pattern elixir. It's rumored that this person already possesses the potential of the Earth Fire realm. Could it be this fellow Daoist before me?"

As soon as she said that...

The gazes of several spirit fire alchemists around them all fell on this direction.

Previously, they only regarded Jiang Chuan as a newcomer who was just there to make up the numbers, and didn't even give him a second glance. But now, upon hearing the words "six-pattern superior grade", their expressions changed subtly.

Jiang Chuan cupped his hands in greeting and said in a calm tone, "Senior Sister, you flatter me. It was just a stroke of good luck."

Senior Sister Zhong raised the corner of her mouth slightly, but there wasn't much of a smile on her face.

She looked Jiang Chuan up and down.

He spoke again, saying, "Whether you were lucky or you exploited some loophole in the rules, it doesn't matter to me."

She stood with her hands behind her back, her chin slightly raised, her harsh face full of arrogance.

"I don't like beating around the bush. I'm determined to get the top position in the Jia Jiu Dan Room. Anyone who dares to compete with me for it shouldn't blame me for being ruthless!"

Her voice rang out, and the surrounding alchemists exchanged glances, tacitly taking a half-step back to give the two of them space.

Jiang Chuan frowned.

She continued, "I have no intention of competing for the top spot. If Senior Sister is strong enough, she will naturally not fall into the hands of others."

Zhong Qiyu's tone remained aggressive: "You'd better really think that way! If you know what's good for you, you'll put away those inappropriate thoughts!"

"But if you insist on taking this position from me..."

"hehe."

She chuckled coldly twice and said nothing more. Jiang Chuan simply glanced at her expressionlessly.

This person,

Perhaps it's a good ingredient for alchemy.

Just then, a series of light footsteps came from behind the palace.

A figure walked around the screen, but it wasn't Meng Yangyu himself.

The one who came was a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy named Dan Tong, who was holding a jade scroll in his hands. He walked up to the crowd and stood still, first bowing respectfully.

"Gentlemen alchemists, I apologize for keeping you waiting. Master Meng is currently processing a batch of precious pills and is unable to leave for the moment. He has specially sent his disciple to deliver this message."

Zhong Qiyu frowned almost imperceptibly, but quickly composed herself and nodded slightly to the boy.

The others also perked up their ears and listened attentively.

The alchemist read aloud, "You are all renowned alchemists from Yuanling Mountain. Master Meng is deeply grateful for your invitation to come, and he understands your intentions."

"But this chief position is of great importance."

"According to Master Meng's idea."

"A six-month investigation period will be set up."

"Over the next six months, everyone will rely on their own abilities. Whoever performs the best will be chosen as the chief alchemist. During this period, you can all witness and ensure that a chief alchemist who can convince everyone is finally selected."

After hearing this, Zhong Qiyu smiled faintly.

She cupped her hands in a gesture of respect to the young alchemist: "Master Meng has considered everything so thoroughly. I will naturally follow your arrangements. In the next six months, I will do my utmost to not disappoint Master Meng."

The alchemists behind her echoed her sentiments, each rubbing their hands together, their eyes filled with eagerness.

Although they outwardly flattered Zhong Qiyu.

We follow her lead.

But with the top position right in front of them, who wouldn't have some desire for it? It's just that they couldn't show it too obviously in front of Zhong Qiyu.

Dan Tong waited a few more breaths, and seeing that no one had anything else to say, he bowed again, turned around and went back to the back hall.

Zhong Qiyu turned her head and glanced at Jiang Chuan indifferently, a hint of smugness in her eyes.

In her opinion.

This six-month investigation was naturally to her advantage.

After all, she was a seasoned alchemist with genuine expertise in alchemy, and her alchemy skills were even comparable to some Earth Fire Alchemists; she was simply stuck in a rut of advancement.

And Jiang Chuan?

She would never believe that there wasn't something fishy going on in a pill-refining apprentice who had only been in the mountains for less than half a year!

Within six months, Jiang Chuan's disguise as a genius will surely be exposed.

At that time.

What can they possibly use to compete with her for the top spot?

Jiang Chuan felt that this person's hostility came from somewhere rather inexplicably.

But then he thought about it again and understood.

This is not an ordinary power struggle.

It is a struggle over the fundamental principles!

It's perfectly normal to regard someone who poses a threat as a mortal enemy.

But the problem is...

This person seems to be a little slow on the uptake!

If you're going to make enemies, why be so blatant? Are you afraid someone won't trip you up behind your back?