16: Practicing alchemy

Lin Qingzhu continued, "These are not for you to worry about. Senior Brother Fu Xin spent his life's effort researching the Shadow Sword Art, but due to insufficient cultivation, he was defeated by Yi Hong."

"The two agreed that their respective successors would continue the competition in the future to determine a victor. Since you took the shadow sword, you should fulfill Senior Brother Fu Xin's dream."

Lu Xingchen nodded heavily, "This is what I should do. I just don't know who the successor of the Spirit Transformation Sword Art is?"

"Hu Junfeng, the Chief Disciple of Spirit Sword Peak, and the only Saint of Lingxiao Sect."

"Oh, this..."

Lu Xingchen felt a headache coming on.

He is already a Saint, while I am just a new Disciple. How can I fight him?

Lin Qingzhu chuckled, "Work hard, young man. Since Senior Brother Fu Xin chose you, there must be a reason. I have a lot of confidence in you."

Lu Xingchen could only give a wry smile, "I'll do my best."

"By the way, Peak Master, why don't you recruit other Disciples?"

"Because I'm not good at Martial Dao. I only teach Alchemy. The Disciples of Little Bamboo Peak are all recommended by various peaks and can only enter after passing my test. The new Disciple assessment is just a formality for me."

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was greatly surprised.

The most noble profession on Tianyuan Continent was undoubtedly Alchemist.

Because this profession requires extremely high talent, and cultivating Alchemists takes a lot of time.

Medicinal Pills of any quality are priceless on the market.

No wonder Lin Qingzhu, despite only being a Martial Master in Realm, could become a Peak Master; it turns out she is an Alchemist!

Lu Xingchen excitedly said, "Since the Peak Master chose me, does that mean I have the talent to become an Alchemist?"

Lin Qingzhu shook her head slightly, "No, I'm just doing it out of respect for Senior Brother Fu Xin. If you want to learn Alchemy, come to the peak of Little Bamboo Peak tomorrow, and I'll test you."

"Understood!"

Lu Xingchen found an unoccupied room at the foot of Little Bamboo Peak, cleaned it, and then took a comfortable bath.

At the same time, at the mountainside of Tongtian Peak, in a house.

A beautifully dressed woman with a delicate face was sitting cross-legged on a futon, Cultivating.

In front of her was a slender young man.

"Junior Sister Xiao Yue, I've found out that Lin Wanqing and Lu Xingchen also passed the enrollment assessment, and their results were very good."

"Lin Wanqing ranked first and entered Spirit Sword Peak. Lu Xingchen ranked tenth and entered Little Bamboo Peak."

Hearing this, Xiao Yue suddenly opened her eyes and said in a deep voice, "Lin Wanqing was a recognized Martial Dao Genius in Dayan Kingdom, so it's not unacceptable for her to take first place."

"But how did Lu Xingchen get tenth? This good-for-nothing, is he really going to turn his life around?"

The slender man continued, "If Junior Sister Xiao Yue has a grudge against Lu Xingchen, I can help you teach him a lesson. It's just a small matter."

"No, Senior Brother Wang Li, I don't want a lesson. I want Lu Xingchen dead!"

Hearing this, Wang Li was also startled.

"We are all fellow Disciples; there's no need to be so ruthless, right?"

Xiao Yue showed a sweet smile, but her words were extremely venomous: "Lu Xingchen and I have reached a point of no return. Please, Senior Brother Wang Li, help me with this small favor. If you can kill him, I will agree to become Dao Companion with Senior Brother Wang Li."

Hearing this, Wang Li's eyes flashed with excitement.

"Since Junior Sister Xiao Yue is pleading so earnestly, I will help you this once! However, Lu Xingchen is from Little Bamboo Peak, so it's not easy to make a move. Please be patient for a while, Junior Sister Xiao Yue."

"Of course!"

After Wang Li left, Xiao Yue let out a cold laugh.

Lu Xingchen, if you had remained a good-for-nothing for life, that would have been fine, but now you've actually stood up.

Although I'm not sure if you know about me sending assassins, I won't gamble.

You must die!

As for that Wang Li, he's just a clown.

The man I, Xiao Yue, will marry must be a true Son of Heaven, at least of Senior Brother Hu Junfeng's caliber.

Early the next morning, Lu Xingchen woke up early, washed up, and arrived at the peak of Little Bamboo Peak.

A fair-skinned and beautiful woman was standing at the peak, eagerly awaiting his arrival.

"You must be Junior Brother Lu Xingchen, right? My name is Wang Dongxuan, the Chief Disciple of Little Bamboo Peak. The Peak Master sent me to pick you up!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was slightly surprised.

This woman looked only a few years older than him, yet she was already a Four-Star Martial Master.

Her Realm alone was not extraordinary, but as a Chief Disciple, she must be an Alchemist.

That was somewhat terrifying.

"Greetings, Senior Sister Dongxuan!"

Lu Xingchen bowed slightly to her.

The two came to Lin Qingzhu's Alchemy room, where Lin Qingzhu tested Lu Xingchen's Alchemy talent.

The most important condition for becoming an Alchemist is to have sufficiently strong Soul Power.

The strength of Soul Power is Innate and will slowly improve with the advancement of one's Realm, but it generally cannot be interfered with by external forces.

Therefore, powerful Alchemists are generally powerful Martial Artists, which makes Alchemists even more precious.

Lin Qingzhu extended her right hand, her index finger touching Lu Xingchen's forehead, and said softly, "Relax your body; I'll test your Soul Power."

Lu Xingchen closed his eyes and relaxed his body as she instructed.

A moment later, Lin Qingzhu withdrew her finger.

Lu Xingchen suddenly opened his eyes and said with anticipation, "How is it, Peak Master? Can I learn Alchemy?"

Lin Qingzhu coughed lightly and said softly, "It's average. It's a bit less than Dongxuan, but it meets the standard for learning Alchemy. You can come here every morning to learn Alchemy from me!"

Lu Xingchen was overjoyed and readily agreed.

In the following time, Lu Xingchen followed Lin Qingzhu to learn about Alchemy.

When the study time reached one hour, a cold System prompt sounded in Lu Xingchen's ear.

【Congratulations, host, for studying Alchemy for one hour, you have gained one professional experience point!】

???

This works too?

Lu Xingchen quickly checked the System panel.

【Host: Lu Xingchen】

【Realm: Three-Star Martial Master】

【Experience Points: 200 / 400】

【exchange points: 720】

【Talents: Eagle Eye (20), Strong Strike (20), Berserk (16), Blade Edge (20)】

【Profession: Apprentice Alchemist (1 / 10)】

In the "Profession" column, there was indeed a change.

This means that I have no barriers to learning Alchemy; as long as I spend time on it, I can keep leveling up.

Hahaha!

Do I need any talent when I have a cheat?

Not at all!

Surpassing Wang Dongxuan is only a matter of time!

Lu Xingchen stayed with Lin Qingzhu for a whole morning, gaining three professional experience points, and then returned to his room to rest.

As he was leaving, he specifically sought out Wang Dongxuan to ask about something.

"Senior Sister Dongxuan, can I ask you about someone?"

"Who? I'm busy Cultivating every day, so I might not know everyone in the sect."

"Do you know Xiao Yue?"