After Su Lingxiang's alchemy demonstration, she looked up at the group of Bronze Class students gathered below her.
"Students, I've shown you the steps of refining a Strengthening Pill. Who would like to come up and try? If anyone successfully refines one, I'll recommend them for promotion to the Silver Class!"
Her words caused an immediate uproar.
"This is my chance! I've been studying alchemy seriously—this could be it!"
"Haha! If I make it, I'll finally be a Silver Class student!"
Those who had diligently studied alchemy were ecstatic, their eyes filled with excitement. Meanwhile, the students who hadn't paid attention to alchemy felt a deep pang of regret.
At Lingyun Martial Academy, the student hierarchy was strict, and the resources available varied greatly between classes.
As Bronze Class students who had entered through the back door, the prospect of promotion to the Silver Class was almost unheard of.
Su Lingxiang had just opened a rare opportunity for them.
"I'll give it a shot!"
The first student confidently walked onto the platform. However, his composure quickly fell apart, and he failed.
Several others followed, each one failing in turn.
Even Lin Yang stepped up, but his lack of control over the furnace temperature caused it to explode spectacularly.
"Anyone else willing to try?"
Su Lingxiang's eyes scanned the room, her voice tinged with disappointment.
She had once been a Bronze Class student herself. Through sheer talent and hard work, she had risen to become a respected alchemy genius and a Third-Grade Alchemist.
She harbored a special fondness for Bronze Class students and hoped to discover hidden talent among them.
Unfortunately, no one had impressed her so far.
Jiang Chen glanced around the room. Seeing no one else willing to step forward, he rose from his seat.
"You, Jiang Chen?"
Lin Yang, who had just stepped down, sneered.
"You're a newcomer. You haven't even learned alchemy for a day, and you think you can refine a Strengthening Pill?"
Jiang Chen's expression remained calm.
"Who says I can't attempt alchemy on my first day?"
"Do you think alchemy is child's play?"
Lin Yang's voice dripped with scorn.
"I've been studying for months and failed. Don't embarrass yourself."
"I think the one embarrassing himself is you."
Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed.
"You've studied for months and still can't refine an ungraded Strengthening Pill. How useless can you be?"
He smirked.
"You can't do it, but that doesn't mean I can't."
Lin Yang's face turned crimson.
"If you manage to refine a Strengthening Pill, I'll kneel, serve you tea, and call you my master!"
Jiang Chen snorted disdainfully.
"You? Even if you begged me to take you as a disciple, I wouldn't consider it. Not even for a second."
"You—"
Lin Yang's face turned purple with rage.
He turned to Su Lingxiang.
"Teacher Su, this guy doesn't know anything about alchemy. He's just trying to cause trouble. You should stop him!"
"You're so sure I don't know alchemy?"
Jiang Chen's voice held a hint of impatience.
"If I successfully refine a Strengthening Pill, you can get out of this classroom."