According to sect rules, one could only become a disciple of a sect Elder. And in the Alchemy Association, some Alchemists are Elders of the sect. They put the sect above the Association and provide their products almost exclusively to the sect. Some Rank-3 alchemists are members of the sect so Vishnu could go to them instead.
Hearing this Winston didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Chen Jiaxin is also thinking the same 'Why is this Idiot even thinking all this?'. Even though she could've taken Vishnu to an Alchemist who is a member of their sect but the reason she brought him to Winston is because Winston could be counted among the top-5 alchemists on the whole continent. Even though those other alchemists might be of the same rank but they are not on the same level.
Winston carefully thought about it. While it is true that Vishnu couldn't become his disciple officially but there is another way.
