After entering Lingyun Martial Academy, Jiang Chen quickly familiarized himself with its structure.
The academy was divided into the Inner Academy and the Outer Academy.
The Inner Academy housed the top students and core disciples listed on the prestigious Lingyun List.
The Outer Academy was where ordinary students trained, divided into three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold classes.
The Gold Class consisted of the most talented Outer Academy students, selected from hundreds of candidates.
The Silver Class students, though not as exceptional, had earned their places through their martial prowess.
Meanwhile, the Bronze Class students—like Jiang Chen—were those who had entered through various back channels, making them the least respected group.
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"Brother Jiang Chen, there's an alchemy class for our Bronze Class this afternoon. Want to check it out?"
A cheerful voice pulled Jiang Chen from his thoughts.
It was Tang Sheng, a plump and friendly boy who shared Jiang Chen's dormitory.
Thanks to Tang Sheng's help, Jiang Chen had settled into the academy smoothly.
"Alchemy class?"
Jiang Chen's interest piqued.
"Sounds interesting. Let's go."
The two made their way to the classroom, already packed with nearly a hundred Bronze Class students.
Among them was Lin Yang, still brooding after losing the Body Tempering Pill to Jiang Chen that morning.
"Jiang Chen, you actually came to the alchemy class? Do you even know what alchemy is?"
Lin Yang sneered, his voice dripping with contempt.
"Even if I know nothing about it, I'm still better than you."
Jiang Chen's lips curled into a smirk.
"If you're not convinced, bring out another Body Tempering Pill. I wouldn't mind another bet."
Lin Yang's face darkened at the mention of the pill.
With a snort, he slumped into his seat, saying nothing more.
"Who is that guy? He actually made Lin Yang back down."
"That's Jiang Chen. He beat Lin Yang in a bet this morning and won a Body Tempering Pill."
"No way! That's impressive."
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Just then, the classroom fell silent as a stunning woman in her early twenties entered.
Su Lingxiang, the alchemy instructor, was a well-known figure in Lingyun Martial Academy—a Third-Grade Alchemist and once a celebrated genius in alchemy.
With such a prestigious status, few in the academy dared to disrespect her.
Su Lingxiang stepped onto the podium, her sharp gaze sweeping across the room.
Her sweet voice echoed through the silent classroom:
"Students, you've been introduced to alchemy since entering Lingyun Martial Academy. Today, I'll personally demonstrate a basic alchemy process."
She waved her hand, and a one-foot-tall pill furnace appeared on the platform, along with an assortment of medicinal herbs.
"Today, I'll demonstrate how to refine a Strengthening Pill, an ungraded but essential medicinal pill.
"In alchemy, you must first evenly heat the furnace. Then, add the ingredients in the correct order. Once the mixture stabilizes, you can condense the pill."
As she spoke, Su Lingxiang moved fluidly through each step.
Her hands danced with precision, and in just a few minutes, she had refined a batch of Strengthening Pills.
[Ding! You observed a Third-Grade Alchemist refine Strengthening Pills. Gained 100 x 100 experience points!]
[Congratulations! You have advanced to a First-Grade Alchemist!]
A familiar notification echoed in Jiang Chen's mind.
Suddenly, a flood of alchemical knowledge surged into his consciousness.
He had merely watched a demonstration and was now a certified First-Grade Alchemist!
Jiang Chen marveled inwardly.
This hundredfold cultivation system… It's beyond incredible!