The written exam was a breeze as Nori whispered the answers to us. Her artificial intelligence allowed her to retrieve all the necessary information in an instant and relay it to us. While other examinees struggled to organize their thoughts and find solutions, we already had the knowledge precise and error-free in our minds. Nori was our ultimate source of knowledge transfer, and we trusted her blindly.
The questions became simple puzzle pieces that we effortlessly pieced together, and the answer sheets quickly filled with our clear and thoughtful responses. While some examinees fought with their pens in frustration, we had already completed the exam with impressive speed. Our confidence and Nori's infallible support allowed us to face the further challenges of the exam calmly.
The examinations were rigorously monitored on-site by the alchemists in their blue attire. Each examinee was carefully observed by the attentive gazes of the alchemists as they reviewed their answers and evaluated the results.
The atmosphere in the room was tense as the examinees anxiously awaited to see if they had met the high standards set by the alchemists. The examinees' eyes nervously scanned their papers, checking for any mistakes or inaccuracies.
Some examinees were asked to leave the room, resulting in a mixture of relief and despair. Those who were allowed to stay held their breath as their results were announced, while others left the room with bowed heads, disappointed by their failure. It was a moment of examination that evoked both hope and fear in the hearts of the examinees, capable of deciding their future.
We entered the next room and were confronted with a table of various herbs. It was evident that this was the practical part of the exam. Five alchemists in their red attire observed the proceedings attentively. Our goal was to create a pill that would directly enable a cultivator to achieve the golden core - a challenging task.
Nori simulated various approaches.
I opted for the approach with the fewest components, while Mark chose to mix a pill using only poisonous ingredients that, when mixed at the right ratio and temperature, would no longer be toxic.
[Analyze given herbs]
Silverfin, Goldginseng, Mountainfig, Shadowleaf, Skyroot, Mistrose, Firelotus, Moongrass, Venomvine Herb, Gloomcap Mushroom
[Analysis Conducted]:
Silverfin: Bitter taste, cooling effect, stimulates energy centers.
Goldginseng: Sweet taste, strengthens life energy, enhances concentration.
Mountainfig: Sour taste, calms Qi, supports physical regeneration.
Shadowleaf: Bitter aroma, increases mental clarity, promotes spiritual development.
Skyroot: Sharp taste, strengthens resilience, improves endurance.
Mistrose: Floral aroma, soothes the mind, promotes emotional balance.
Firelotus: Sharp taste, increases metabolic rate, raises internal heat.
Moongrass: Citrus-like aroma, stimulates the senses, fosters creative inspiration.
Venomvine Herb: Toxic properties, must be handled with extreme caution and neutralized properly.
Gloomcap Mushroom: Poisonous effects, requires specialized knowledge for safe handling and neutralization.
Combination of Silverfin, Goldginseng, and Mountainfig: Synergistic effects regarding energy, concentration, and regeneration.
[Recipe was created]
Silverfin: 5.4 g
Goldginseng: 5.2 g
Mountainfig: 1.3 g
[Instruction follows]