Female Novel
chapter 2446 – 2450
Chapter 2446 “You might be onto something, but I still feel like there’s another reason…”
“Why are you guys going further and further away from the main topic? Didn’t you hear what Rudy justsaid? He wants to refine a sixth-grade pill! What does this mean?! It means that Rudy’s talents are onpar with Grayson’s!”
“We really can’t compete with people like them. We’re still frustrated over forming pill runes, but they’vealready started to refine sixth-grade pills. Even if they refine the most basic sixth-grade pill, it would stillbe enough to prove themselves as sixth-grade alchemists,
“Don’t forget where we all are right now. We’re all on the Middle Province Alchemist Alliance’s vessel.
“As long as they can successfully refine a sixth-grade pill, the alliance would approve
of their status and give them the badge of a sixth-grade alchemist! With that badge, everything they wantto do will be much easier!”
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The discussions broke out everywhere, and Jackie’s ears started to hurt. Jackie sighed helplessly as hemomentarily ignored the clamor.
He looked over at the vice treasurer with a serious expression and said, “How many ways are there toprove my talent and skill? I can only think of one at the moment…”
The vice treasurer looked at Jackie strangely as if he was surprised at Jackie’s ignorance. However, itwas not the time to look for any explanations at that moment. He had a good impression of Jackie, andhe needed Jackie to save his reputation, so the vice treasurer patiently answered Jackie, “There arethree types. It’s actually common knowledge, so I can’t believe you don’t know. It looks like your master
never taught you. The first is the most basic, which is forming pill runes and using them to judge yourtalent.
“The second type is to refine a pill.
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“The third way is a bit more complicated. You’d have to prove your talent by determining the age andauthenticity of various spiritual grasses and materials.”
When Jackieheard all that, he got even more curious and replied, “You can even verify grasses andmedicines to prove your talent?”
The vice leader nodded, immediately knowing what Jackie was thinking, just looking at Jackie’sexpression. “No matter pill merchants or the alliance, we need masters. Being able to verify materials atlarge volumes is also an exceptional talent.”
“The alliance really needs talents like that. Whether it be gathering materials outside or purchasing them,they would need those people to support them. Most of the Heavenly Pills’ stewards rely on that to climbto their positions.”
Hearing the vice treasurer’s explanation, Jackiefinally realized something. The vice treasurer was right.He had forgotten something important. No matter Heavenly Pills or the Middle Province AlchemistAlliance, they were all directly related to pill refining!
Refining a pill did not just need an alchemist. It also needed various spiritual grasses and materials.Being able to tell materials apart was naturally a special talent. Thinking about that, Jackie could not helpbut look at everyone present.
Before, he had felt like some of those people could never become a student. Yet, a question appeared inhis heart. After all, the ability to discern materials was not something that was easy!
Jackie had been deep in his thoughts when the discussion between Rudy and Grayson started to getmore and more heated. The two of them were bickering like roosters about to fight.
Chapter 2447 In the beginning, Constance and Zayne merely stood by the side, not caring about the matter. Theywanted to let the situation develop by itself. Yet, as Grayson and Rudy’s fight got more and more intense,the two of them were forced to stand out.
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They were forced to separate Rudy and Grayson. After all, the quarrels between the younger generationneeded to have their limits. If it exceeded the limits, it would affect their relationship. It was somethingRudy and Grayson did not want to see.
It was almost fifteen minutes already. Elder Horst sat on his chair as he idly looked on at all the bickeringand discussions. Once the time was up, he stood up from the chair.
He clapped loudly and said, “Alright, time’s up. You must have already decided how
you’d prove your talents.
“I suppose I don’t have to tell you about the different methods. Split up into groups right now. The oneswho want to condense pill runes stand in the east.
“Those who want to discern materials can stand in the middle. If you want to prove yourself by refining apill, stand in the west.
“However, I have to first remind you. If you want to prove yourself by refining a pill, you’ll have to refinesixth-grade pills if you want to prove yourself that way. Fifth grade pills are all trash here.”
After saying that, Elder Horst waved. Everyone hurriedly stood into their groups. Most of them were inthe eastern most group. There were about ten who stood in the middle.
In truth, everyone knew very well that those who became a student through discerning materials wouldnot get the best resources. After all, their talents were not in alchemy, but in discerning ingredients.
They would be welcome as stewards, but it would be incredibly difficult for them to become sixth-gradeand above alchemists. It was practically impossible. Grayson looked on snidely at everyone else as theysplit up in the groups. He immediately walked toward the west side.
He had come here for the sake of receiving the best of the Middle Province Alchemist Alliance’sresources. The other reason was to show off his talents to everyone else. He wanted everyone to knowthat he had a talent that surpassed everyone in alchemy, that no one could compete with him.
As Grayson walked over, Rudy hurried over to the west side as well. There were only the two of them onthe west side at that moment.
Everyone was filled with admiration and jealousy when they looked at the small group in the west.
Sixth-grade alchemists were the target for most of the people present. Yet, for the two of them, it wasmerely a shortstop. They might even have already achieved it, so how could everyone not be jealous.
Jackie and the others stood behind the vice treasurer, not moving. Gilbert’s sharp eyes fell on Jackie.Andrew had his eyes on Jackieas well.
Jackie’s lips twitched helplessly at their looks. Even though they did not say anything, Jackie knew verywell that the two of them would not move if he did not.
The vice treasurer looked over at Jackie when he saw that the groups were almost formed. He said, “Goahead and queue up. There’s quite a bit of pressure today, but I feel like your performance in the pill auraroom was not your limit.
“It’s a rare chance today, so you have to seize it. Even if you can’t compare to those two, you still have tobecome one of the five disciples.”
As he said those words, the vice treasurer had an incredibly serious look on his face. It was as if all thevice treasurer’s hopes were on Jackie. Jackie furrowed his eyebrows, wanting to say something. Yet, heswallowed the words back after thinking about it.
Chapter 2448 Gilbert looked like he had swallowed a few flies. He had been incredibly hopeful that thevice treasurer would have said those words to him, but the vice treasurer did not even spare him asecond glance.
The vice treasurer had placed all his hopes on Jackie. It was as if Gilbert and Andrew were merely thereto make up the numbers.
Andrew had a bitter look on his face as well. He has had a lot of conflicts with Gilbert in the past, andtheir relationship was not something that could ever be fixed.
Yet, thanks to Jackie, he had put those grudges at the back of his mind.
Andrew said with a dark look on his face, “Vice treasurer, you seem to have placed all your hope onJackie.
“However, you should still remind Jackie that even though his talents are pretty good, he should still notget too arrogant.”
Those were incredibly condescending words. Andrew was incredibly furious at that moment and did notreally hold back.
Gilbert added hurriedly after that, “Andrew is right. Even though Jackie’s talents are quite good, heshouldn’t be too arrogant. Those words won’t do you any good.”
Jackie was speechless at their jabs. Jackie had not said anything the whole time, so where was thatarrogance they were speaking off?
It was obvious the two of them could not find anything else to mock him about, and casually decided toplace the flaw of arrogance on him. They were also trying to tell the vice treasurer to not treat him toowell.
Jackie could not be bothered to fight with the two of them, but he knew very well that they would just takethings for granted if he kept on retreating.
He coldly smiled and turned around to look at them, “Don’t be jealous. If you have the skills, then the vicetreasurer will place just as much importance on the two of you.
“You keep saying I’m arrogant, but how have I ever acted so?”
Those words completely stuffed their mouths. They could not even think of anything to reply with. Theirplan had been to forcibly stick the label of arrogance onto Jackie.
“Stop trying to cause more trouble at this point. If no one managed to enter the top five and become astudent of the alliance this time, Heavenly Pills’ reputation would be ruined!”
Jackie took a deep breath as he turned around. Looking at the groups that were slowly taking shape, heno longer wanted to delay things.
Either because he was too angry or because he could not figure out how to fight back. Gilbert stompedover to the east group. Andrew’s lips twitched as he followed behind Gilbert.
Both of them were not talented in discerning materials. They could only rely on forming pill runes toprove themselves. Jackie looked at them standing at the back of the group and sighed helplessly.
Sometimes, he did not want to show off too much, but he was usually forced to. The vice treasurerfrowned when he saw that Jackie did not move and said, “Why aren’t you going over? If you go any later,Elder Horst will ask questions.”
Chapter 2449 Jackie was the only one who remained standing at that point. He seemed to be hesitatingand seemed to be waiting as well. The moment the vice treasurer finished saying that, Elder Horst’scurious gaze moved over.
Even though his eyes reveal too much, Jackie could still feel a hint of sharpness within. It was as if hewould be disqualified if he did not move.
Jackie’s lips twitched helplessly. He could no longer wait, so he walked toward the area that he hadalready planned to
In the beginning, Jackie did not attract much attention. After all, he might have been the last one, but noone recognized him. Even though he was from Heavenly Pills, other than those who had already methim, no one knew who he was.
As he continued moving toward the west, everyone’s gazes started to shift onto him. The vice treasurer’sface was also gradually turning sour when he noticed which direction Jackie was slowly heading toward.
“Is that guy trying to go behind Rudy? Is he also trying to prove himself by refining a sixth-grade pill?
“He must be. Unless he’s an idiot or he didn’t hear the rules carefully, he would not be heading to thatend. Who is he? Why have I never heard of him?”
“I saw him standing behind the vice treasurer of Heavenly Pills earlier, so that must be where he’s from. Iknow Heavenly Pills quite well, but I’ve never seen this person. What’s his name? Does anyone know?”
The discussions started to erupt among the crowd. Everyone started to look at Jackie with curious andconfused expressions.
Jackie took a deep breath, ignoring the gazes and discussions of those around him. Rudy’s puzzled lookthreatened to see through Jackie’s body.
Grayson frowned as well. He gave a measuring look at Jackie, seemingly wondering who Jackie was. Hehad never seen Jackie before.
The vice treasurer looked at Jackie, not knowing what to do. He stood on the spot in panic.
Jackie stood behind Rudy resolutely. The puzzled expressions shifted between Jackie and the vicetreasurer.
No one knew who Jackie was, but as the leader of Heavenly Pills’ team, the vice treasurer definitely did.The vice treasurer definitely knew of Jackie’s skills and talents as well.
Constance and Zayne exchanged a look. Both of them could see the confusion in each other’s eyes.They knew more about Heavenly Pills than any regular disciple.
After all, they had to deal with much more matters as one of the people in power. They both knew thevalue of information. Yet, they had never heard of a master in Heavenly Pills nor had they ever seen thatperson.
Could Heavenly Pills have also received the news before hand and decided to hide a master in theirmidsts?
Various speculations started to run in their heads. They looked at the vice treasurer with inquisitiveexpressions. The vice treasurer was struggling to keep his speechless demeanor.
If the situation had been appropriate for it, he would have rushed right in front of Jackie and asked ifJackie’s brain was working properly.
Chapter 2450 No one knew better than the vice treasurer what a sixth-grade pill meant. In so many years, HeavenlyPills had accepted an uncountable amount of students, but there were not many who actually becamesixth-grade alchemists.
Constance let out a meaningful smile as he asked,” Vice treasurer, you really have so much up yoursleeves. I can’t believe Heavenly Pills has a master as well. I’d never heard of it before.”
The vice treasurer’s lips twitched. He wanted to explain himself, but if he said that Jackie could not refinesixth-grade pills, and only had some talent in forming pill runes, it would be a massive joke. Everyonewould laugh at Heavenly Pills.
Yet, if he remained stubborn, Jackie would end up revealing everything when it was time to refine thepills. Then, the humiliation would be worse.
His hands trembled. He had never felt like he was in such a troubled position before in all his years. Hefelt like he was trapped between two hard spots. Everyone thought that the vice treasurer was actuallyplanning on using silence to answer the question when they saw that the vice treasurer said nothing.
However, Constance seemed unwilling to let him off, and wanted to pursue the matter to the end. Heasked, “What’s this student’s name? Which family or what background did he come from? To be able torefine a sixth-grade pill at that age must mean he’s incredibly talented…”
The vice treasurer could no longer hold on. He turned around and used a low voice to say, “He’s justtrying out. Mr. Constance, you’d better focus on your own disciples. You don’t have to care aboutHeavenly Pills.
Constance could immediately catch the guilt in the vice treasurer’s words. Suddenly, Constance waseven more interested. He could not help but place his gaze on Jackie again.
Zayne looked over as well. Even Elder Horst had his gaze fixed on Jackie. Everyone was trying to see ifthey could figure something out.
Jackie felt a little exasperated. He composed himself as he looked slightly downward. He ignoredeverything around him.
Gilbert was getting a little impatient. Possibly because of the vice treasurer’s earlier attitude toward him,Gilbert’s hatred for Jackie had already boiled over.
He had already hated Jackie when they were back in Heavenly Pills. Jackie’s actions at that momentwere perfect for him to throw in some insults.
Gilbert impulsively said, “Jackie, have you gone crazy? Do you know what you’re doing? You really arebold. Can you even refine a sixth-grade pill? Why are you standing there?!
“Do you think you can refine a sixth-grade pill just because you managed to form three hundred pill runesbefore? Don’t forget, forming a sixth-grade pill needs at least eight hundred pill runes. Can you do that?”
Those words were incredibly accusatory, but they had served to reveal more about Jackie. It was thenthat everyone understood. Jackie was not that exceptional. Jackie could only form three hundred pillrunes at most.
He was probably standing behind Rudy because he was shameless and incredibly daring!novelbin
Gilbert’s words had answered the question in everyone’s minds, and laughter erupted.
“Is there something wrong with that guy’s head? Does he think that making a sixth-grade pill is easy? Nowonder the vice treasurer had such a strange expression. It looks like the vice treasurer never expected
Jackie to stand at the west side!”
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