Contrary to expectations, the old man Xuan did not get angry but appeared embarrassed and said,
"... Please guide me, little friend..."
Raed was impressed and smiled.
"... Well done, old man. If you had gotten angry, I wouldn't have given you any guidance. This is the true mindset of an alchemist..."
"An alchemist must have a completely clear mind. Otherwise, how can they practice alchemy with a heart full of resentment?"
The old man was astonished and then smiled wryly.
"... In reality, I know that someone like you, the child of Lady Badr, is undoubtedly a prodigious talent..."
Raed was surprised. It seemed this man held his mother in high regard and knew something.
"It seems you know a lot about my mother..."
"... Actually, I don't know much. Don't try to extract information from me. I only know that she appeared at the Sky Path Academy and received a warm welcome from the academy's head, who treated her with the utmost respect, almost like a servant. You might not know the head of the Sky Path Academy, but it's better to discover that for yourself. He is one of the strongest individuals in the world..."
".... What is the Sky Path Academy?"
Raed asked, puzzled.
"... It's one of the academies that appeared that day. It is one of the strongest, if not the strongest. They say they protected humanity in other worlds in the past..."
Old Xuan said with reverence and admiration.
"... That day?..."
Raed asked, confused.
"... Don't ask. You're too weak. If you want to know, become stronger and find out for yourself. By the way, there will be a test next year in the Falcon Kingdom for joining the Sky Path Academy and other academies in the Fire Empire. You need to prepare..."
Raed's eyes lit up, and he became excited, his gaze sharp.
".... I will definitely join..."
"... Ha ha ha, good. You truly are her child..."
"... Alright, old man, enough flattery. I'll show you the correct method for that detoxification pill..."
The old man's eyes brightened.
"... Do you know where you went wrong during the refinement..."
"... Hmm... Excuse me, young master. I'm a bit foolish..."
The old man blushed and said,
"... No, you're very smart. You developed a good method but made a small mistake by adding the Star Herb..."
".... Why..."
Old Xuan appeared puzzled and asked,
"... Because one of the unique features of the Fire Tiger Pill is that it is a very Yang herb. Therefore, you need to add blood from a third-level Fire Tiger. But the Star Herb, as its name suggests, is domineering like a star. Adding it will compete for dominance with the fire power in the Fire Tiger's blood..."
The old man's eyes lit up, and he fell into deep thought before suddenly laughing loudly.
"... Ha ha ha, I'm a genius..."
Raed looked at him with disdain. The old man noticed and smiled awkwardly.
"... Thank you, young master. Oh, by the way, why were you here..."
"... I needed some supplies and herbs, but I will borrow money from you and return it to your esteemed alchemist..."
Raed said with some embarrassment.
".... Ha ha ha, don't worry. I'll consider it a reward for the lesson..."
"... Are you sure, old man..."
Raed looked at the old man with a mischievous smile, as if eyeing a piece of meat and licking his lips.
The old man felt a shiver and beads of sweat appeared. He forced a smile.
"... Ha ha, certainly, that recipe is invaluable..."
"... He he he, I hope you don't regret it..."