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The most unfortunate ones were the alchemists near the two. When Xiao Yan exploded the cauldron, they were able to withstand the shockwave and prevent it from spreading outwards.

Linfei and Xuemei were different. Their strength was only at the Dou Zhe level, and they were closest to the medicine cauldron. When the cauldron exploded at such close range, they were instantly blown away by the shockwave from the explosion.

Xiao Yan reacted quickly, launching himself forward and grabbing them one in each hand like kittens, thus preventing them from being injured by the explosion.

"What...what are you doing? Let me go!"

Lin Fei was held in Xiao Yan's hand, feeling both ashamed and angry. She struggled wildly, trying to get down.

Xiao Yan didn't tolerate her and let go of her hand. Caught off guard, Lin Fei landed on her bottom, making intimate contact with the ground and wincing in pain.

"How dare you treat me like this! I'll kill you!"

While rubbing her skin, Lin Fei uttered some harsh words to Xiao Yan.

The Snow Fairy with the other hand was much more rational.

"Th-thank you."

Her tone was calm, but when she looked at Linfei sitting on the ground, there was a subtle smile on her lips, clearly indicating that she was gloating.

"You're welcome."

Xiao Yan gently placed her on the ground, a stark contrast to Lin Fei.

"I told you long ago, your level is far from meeting the requirements, yet you still insisted on showing off here. Go back and train for another two years before coming back!"

Otto knew exactly how skilled Feline was, but fortunately, Xue Mei's alchemy skills were similar to Feline's, and neither of them finished, so in a sense, it was a draw.

"Waaaaah, my medicine cauldron! I bought it with five years' worth of allowance I borrowed from Dad!"

Looking at the fragments of the Crimson Fire Cauldron scattered on the ground, Linfei disregarded the pain in her buttocks and felt a pang of heartache.

Xue Mei, on the other hand, remained quite calm. Although 500,000 gold coins was a considerable sum for her, as an alchemist, the Xue family wouldn't hesitate to invest such a small amount.

Ultimately, only four out of eleven people passed the first-grade alchemist assessment, and Xiao Yan was the first to complete it.

"Truly, the younger generation is to be feared. A first-grade alchemist at the age of seventeen is something even Gu He couldn't achieve back then, not to mention he also possesses a strange fire. This boy's future is truly limitless."

Otto and Frank both nodded. The fact that someone could still condense a medicine cauldron using a different kind of fire, even after the cauldron had exploded, meant that their strength was definitely not that of a mere fighter.

Such a young first-grade alchemist, with the strength that seems to be that of a Battle Master, if he doesn't die young, he will almost certainly become another Pill King Gu He in the future, or even stronger.

Meanwhile, all the alchemists present had secretly relayed the message to their own factions and families, and were already considering how to win over Xiao Yan.

"Congratulations, young friend Xiao Yan, on becoming a first-grade alchemist at such a young age. Truly, heroes emerge from among the young."

Frank had a very high opinion of Xiao Yan, and even considered taking Xiao Yan as his disciple at one point.

However, he quickly dismissed the idea. With Xiao Yan's talent, it would probably be a mistake for him to teach him. In the entire Jia Ma Empire, there were basically no more than five alchemists qualified to be Xiao Yan's teacher.

"Just lucky."

Xiao Yan replied modestly, appearing neither arrogant nor impatient, though inwardly he was overjoyed.

"You are now a first-grade alchemist registered with the Alchemists Guild of the Gama Empire. Go and collect your rewards."

After leaving the Alchemist Guild examination hall, amidst the envious gazes of countless losers, the four successful individuals approached the counter to re-register their information.

From today onwards, Xiao Yan and his companions are officially registered first-grade alchemists.

The perk of a top-tier alchemist is a specially made alchemist's robe, crafted using a unique method and imbued with a subtle medicinal fragrance. This robe helps the wearer stay alert and slightly increases the success rate of alchemy.

They also received a shiny medicine cauldron-shaped badge with a silver wave emblem on it, representing their status as a first-grade alchemist.

Upon receiving these items, Xiao Yan couldn't help but smile. From this day forward, he was a true alchemist.

With this identity, one will be treated with respect throughout the Gama Empire.

After the alchemist assessment ended, Xiao Yan planned to leave the Alchemist Guild.

"Young friend Xiao Yan, please wait. I have important matters to discuss with you. May I stay and talk?"

Just as Xiao Yan was about to leave, Frank, the president of the Black Rock City Alchemist Guild, called him back with a very serious expression.

"May I ask what brings you here, President?"

Xiao Yan stopped in his tracks. If it weren't for others, he wouldn't have been able to get into the guild. Plus, the other party was friendly, so Xiao Yan didn't mind staying for a while.

"Well, this might be a bit of a stretch. If you can't do it, then Xiao Yan, just take it as a word. I wonder if you could part with the different flame?"

A different kind of fire, a sacrifice?

Xiao Yan frowned immediately. He had to admit that the other party was really bold, asking for the strange fire right off the bat.

"President, refining the strange fire already put me at risk of death, and now it is even more connected to my life. I am sorry, I cannot do it."

Xiao Yan's tone was cold, clearly indicating that he was somewhat displeased.

Seeing Xiao Yan's appearance, Frank quickly said, "Young friend, you misunderstand. What I'm talking about is not the fire seed in your body. What I want is just a wisp of your strange fire."

Throughout the entire Alchemist Guild of the Gama Empire, very few people have ever seen a different kind of flame. Today is a rare opportunity to witness one, so I would like to ask you, young friend, to set aside a small flame of that flame and offer it to the Alchemist Guild. Even if it is just a model in the likeness of the flame, it will still broaden the horizons of many alchemists.

"Don't worry, young friend, we will definitely not let you lose money. On behalf of the Alchemist Guild, I am willing to offer one million gold coins for this wisp of your flame, plus a fourth-grade pill that we can afford. How about it?"

Frank's offer caught Xiao Yan's eye. He hadn't expected that the other party would be willing to pay such a price just for a wisp of his fire. It had to be said that the Alchemist Guild was indeed very generous.

Xiao Yan had no reason to refuse such a great opportunity.

"If it's just the sub-fire, I can trade with you, Guild Master. As for the pill I want, it's simple: I need a Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill. I wonder if you can provide it?"

Xiao Yan had heard about the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill from Yun Zhi before, which was also the reason why she was looking for the Purple Spirit Crystal.

The Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill is a fourth-grade pill that can be taken by a Great Dou Master. After taking it, the star level will be steadily increased by one star, and there is no limit to the number of times it can be taken.

Of course, once one breaks through to the Dou Ling level, this kind of pill will have no effect at all.

Xiao Yan is currently an eight-star Great Dou Master. If he could obtain a Purple Heart Breakthrough Pill, he would be confident that he could break through to Dou Ling in a short period of time!

By then, my strength will be at least several times, or even ten times, greater than it is now!

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's request, Frank was first taken aback, then his expression turned somewhat helpless: "Young friend Xiao Yan, your request is not excessive, and I happen to know how to refine the Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill."

"However, my Alchemist Guild's herb storeroom has every single herb, except for one crucial ingredient: Purple Spirit Crystal. Without the Purple Spirit Crystal, I have no way to prepare this Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill."

"Amethyst crystals? I happen to have some."