"This guy... can actually refine a third-rank pill?"
Once again, Jiang Chen's words sent shockwaves through the crowd.
"Just you? Refining a third-rank pill?" Zhu Mingyuan's voice dripped with scorn.
In Lingyun City, alchemists capable of refining third-rank pills were incredibly rare, and their numbers could be counted on one hand. These were all veteran alchemists who had spent decades mastering their craft.
While it was true that Jiang Chen had successfully refined a first-grade Body Tempering Pill with an astonishing success rate, Zhu Mingyuan found the idea of him refining a third-rank pill utterly ridiculous. Even if this kid had started learning alchemy in his mother's womb, it would still be impossible to reach the level of a third-rank alchemist.
Jiang Chen ignored Zhu Mingyuan's derision and turned to Tang Sheng. "Prepare the materials for an Innate Spirit Pill."
The crowd gasped collectively.
"He's planning to refine an Innate Spirit Pill?!"
The Innate Spirit Pill was a third-rank advanced pill, known for directly enhancing the strength of a Foundation Opening Realm martial artist by one entire level.
No one had expected Jiang Chen not only to attempt a third-rank pill but to go straight for a high-level one! What was even more shocking was that he had asked for only one set of materials. Did he intend to succeed on the first try?
"This guy is unreal... Does he really think he can refine a third-rank advanced pill in one go?"
"Even third-rank alchemists struggle with that. It's a challenge even for fourth-rank alchemists!"
Tang Sheng was equally stunned. This guy is a monster. How did someone like him enter Lingyun Martial Academy through the back door?
Suppressing his amazement, he quickly ordered the preparation of the materials.
Jiang Chen stepped forward without hesitation, his movements calm and focused. He lit the furnace, prepared the ingredients, and began refining. His actions were smooth and precise, each step executed flawlessly.
[Ding! You have successfully refined a third-rank Innate Spirit Pill and gained 3000*100 experience!]
In less than half an hour, Jiang Chen held a perfectly refined Innate Spirit Pill in his hand.
"My god, he really did it... He refined a third-rank advanced Innate Spirit Pill!"
"And on the first attempt! This is unbelievable!"
The onlookers were completely stunned, their eyes wide with disbelief.
A teenager, barely over ten years old, had successfully refined a third-rank advanced pill on his first try. Meanwhile, Zhu Mingyuan, a seasoned alchemist with over a decade of experience, had required two attempts just to produce a second-rank pill.
It's hard to compare one person to another. Next to Jiang Chen, Zhu Mingyuan looks like nothing.
"You... this... How is this possible?" Zhu Mingyuan's face turned ashen, his voice trembling with shock.
He had never imagined that the boy he dismissed so easily could possess such extraordinary alchemical talent. Refining a third-rank advanced pill was a feat beyond him; it was something he might never achieve, no matter how long he practiced.
Tang Sheng was speechless as well.
In the morning, Jiang Chen defeated Meng Dongxing, the number one Golden Student of the Outer Palace, causing a sensation throughout Lingyun Martial Academy.
Now, he had reduced Zhu Mingyuan, a second-rank advanced alchemist, to a joke.
Where did this guy come from?