Cheng Jiayin and her brother spoke, then delivered the processed medicinal ingredients to Zhao Letian.
"Indeed, it's enough to refine two elixirs. Good job, you've passed the test."
Zhao Letian glanced at the medicinal ingredients in front of him, smiled slightly, and nodded with great satisfaction.
Although a true first-grade Alchemist could refine enough materials for three elixirs,
Cheng Jiayin and her brother had never forged a first-grade elixir before and hence could not be considered true first-grade Alchemists.
With their level of skill, being able to refine one portion of materials was already impressive; managing to refine two was an unexpected delight.
"Thank you, young master. From now on, we siblings will definitely serve you wholeheartedly!"
Cheng Feng and Cheng Jiayin looked at each other with surprise and joy in their eyes as they spoke.
They had a premonition that becoming followers of Zhao Letian would bring tremendous changes to their future fate.
Later on, Cheng Jiayin and her brother also made a Heavenly Dao Oath in front of Zhao Letian, like the Star Sea Five Tigers and Luo Yao, to ensure they would never betray Zhao Letian.
"Cheng Feng, that black stone of yours, where did you get it from?"
After accepting Cheng Jiayin and her brother, Zhao Letian turned his gaze towards Cheng Feng and asked seriously.
"I bought that stone from a mercenary."
Cheng Feng replied truthfully.
Just like other places, there were also many mercenary groups in the Sky Dome Imperial City.
These mercenary groups would undertake tasks for their employers, going to dangerous areas for certain missions – whether to hunt demon beasts, mine ores, escort cargo, or even to kill and plunder treasures.
In short, as long as enough benefits were provided, there was nothing the mercenary groups wouldn't do.
"A mercenary? Do you remember what he looked like? Can you find that person?"
"Yes, I've traded with him a few times and we're quite familiar. He's in the Lion Mercenary Group and his name is Lu Yuan, a Sect Martial first level individual."
"Good, record his image and the location of the Lion Mercenary Group into the Jade Scroll for me."
"Understood, young master."
Cheng Feng promptly responded, and as he said so, he took out a jade scroll, recorded all the information Zhao Letian wanted, and handed it to Zhao Letian.
Although Cheng Feng and Cheng Jiayin were both curious about what mysteries lay inside the black stone during this process, they would not actively ask if Zhao Letian chose not to mention it.
"Cheng Feng, Jiayin, I have some insights on alchemy here; take them to contemplate. Additionally, I have some low-grade alchemy materials in hand; feel free to use them for practice. I'll give you one month's time. After a month, I hope to see that both of you can successfully refine the elixir from the recipe in your hands and become true first-grade Alchemists."
Zhao Letian put away the Jade Scroll and earnestly admonished.
Although Cheng Feng and Cheng Jiayin had decent Alchemy Talent, Zhao Letian still needed to urge them to diligently cultivate; otherwise, if their Alchemy Skill improved too slowly, they would not be of much use to him.
"One month? No need, young master; within ten days, I will surely become a first-grade Alchemist!"
Cheng Feng said confidently.
"That's right, young master. In ten days, my brother will go to the Dan King Mansion to participate in the alchemist assessment, and he will definitely become a true first-grade Alchemist before then."
Cheng Jiayin also said with a smile.
"Dan King Mansion? Alchemist assessment?"
Zhao Letian was slightly startled, and asked with considerable curiosity.
"Master, what you might not know is that Dan King Mansion is the largest Alchemist organization in the Sky Dome Dynasty, founded by an Alchemy Master of King level. As long as one can pass the examination of Dan King Mansion, one can receive the protection of Dan King Mansion and enjoy some special treatment."
Cheng Feng's eyes sparkled with a yearning look as he spoke.
"Alchemy Master of King level? Which grade of Alchemist is he?"
"I heard he is a fourth-grade Alchemist, respectfully known as Dan King!"
"Fourth-grade? Indeed worthy of the title Dan King."
A fourth-grade Alchemist is fully capable of producing Fourth-grade Elixirs required by Monarch Level Experts.
In other words, the status of this Dan King could be considered on par with Monarch Level Experts, not to be casually compared to ordinary King-level Experts.
"Master, with your Alchemy Skill, if you were to participate in the examination at Dan King Mansion, you would certainly shock the Imperial City. And if you could join Dan King Mansion, even those from the Yu Family wouldn't dare to easily lay a hand on you."
Cheng Feng spoke with a look full of expectation.
He knew that Zhao Letian was at least a second-grade Alchemist.
However, Zhao Letian was even younger than him. Such a young second-grade Alchemist, even in the entire Sky Dome Dynasty, was a rarity.
Furthermore, Cheng Feng could assert that among martial artists of the same age as Zhao Letian, even if they possessed the same Alchemy Skill as Zhao Letian, their martial prowess could definitely not be compared to Zhao Letian's.
Because the path of Alchemy consumes a great deal of energy, most martial artists are unable to balance Alchemy and martial arts cultivation effectively.
Especially for young martial artists like Zhao Letian, they have not been through many years since birth. To become a second-grade Alchemist in such a short period of time is already impressive, but to also become a powerful prodigy who can look down upon his peers, that is almost an impossible task.
Therefore, in Cheng Feng's view, Zhao Letian's existence was truly remarkable, a striking genius. Once he reveals his Alchemy Skill to the world, he would surely astonish the Imperial City.
"Participate in the examination of Dan King Mansion? I'll consider it. There are many rooms here, you all settle in first. Cultivate well, I'll be going out for a bit."
Zhao Letian pondered for a moment and nodded thoughtfully.
He had no desire to show off anything to the world, nor did he care about any empty reputation.
But if Dan King Mansion could protect him from harassment by various opponents, he would not dismiss the possibility of participating in their examination.
"Alright, Master. People from the Yu Family probably won't give up so easily, please be careful." This copy comes from content on *.
Cheng Jiayin didn't say anything, but worry could be seen in her beautiful eyes.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Zhao Letian smiled indifferently and stood up to head outside.
With the agreements made by Chen Shan and Yu Family Ancestor, it was unlikely that the Yu Family would dare to act rashly.
As long as the Yu Family didn't dispatch a King-level Expert and only sent people from the Sect Martial Realm to deal with him, it was still uncertain who would kill whom by then.
Moments later, a purple figure dragging green flames shot out at an astonishing speed, directly from the Royal Family Inn.
Standing upon that purple figure was a youth dressed in beast skins.