Tang Sheng was thrilled at the thought of Jiang Chen becoming the chief alchemist of Baodan Pavilion. He glanced at the pale-faced Zhu Mingyuan and said calmly, "Master Zhu, Brother Jiang Chen will be the chief alchemist of Baodan Pavilion from now on. Do you have any objections?"
"Master Jiang is young, but his alchemical skills far surpass mine. It's an honor for him to take over as the chief alchemist," Zhu Mingyuan replied with a bitter smile.
He looked at Jiang Chen with a humbled expression. "I didn't realize Master Jiang was already a third-rank advanced alchemist. I acted out of ignorance, and I hope you can forgive me."
At that moment, Zhu Mingyuan finally lowered his head. As a second-rank advanced alchemist, he was no match for Jiang Chen, a third-rank advanced alchemist—a whole rank higher. If he truly offended Jiang Chen, a single word from him could ruin Zhu Mingyuan's reputation and career in Lingyun City.
Jiang Chen, however, paid no attention to Zhu Mingyuan. He turned to Tang Sheng and said, "Tang Sheng, I can take the position as Baodan Pavilion's alchemist, but you know I'm still a student at Lingyun Martial Academy..."
"Brother Jiang Chen, I understand," Tang Sheng nodded. "You don't need to be physically present at Baodan Pavilion. We'll put your name as the chief alchemist, and I can bring materials to the academy for you to refine. Once the pills are sold, Baodan Pavilion will give you 30% of the profit."
"I don't want profit," Jiang Chen said, shaking his head. "I want 30% of the pills I refine."
"Agreed!" Tang Sheng didn't hesitate to accept Jiang Chen's terms. With Jiang Chen's talent, having him affiliated with Baodan Pavilion would bring immense prestige and benefits.
"It's settled then. Bring the materials to the Golden Student accommodation area, courtyard number 68, if you need pills refined."
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Leaving Baodan Pavilion, Jiang Chen found himself in front of a restaurant called Tianxiang Tower around noon. He decided to have lunch there.
Just as he was about to enter, a sneering voice called from behind him.
"Jiang Chen, what a coincidence. I didn't expect to see you here!"
Jiang Chen paused, turning to see two familiar figures approaching. It was Jiang Yunhong and Jiang Qianhe.
What are they doing here? Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow. "Jiang Yunhong, why aren't you staying at the Jiang family estate? What brings you to Lingyun City?"
"Ha! Jiang Chen, don't you know? Master Zhu, the chief alchemist of Baodan Pavilion, has agreed to take me as his disciple," Jiang Yunhong said smugly. "So what if you're a student at Lingyun Martial Academy? You're just a lowly Bronze Student."
He continued, his face full of arrogance. "Soon, I'll be a respected alchemist!"
Jiang Yunhong's triumphant expression was almost comical.
"Is that so?" Jiang Chen's lips curled into a faint smile. "If I were you, I wouldn't be so confident. You won't have a good outcome in front of me."
Jiang Yunhong's expression darkened. "What do you mean?"
"I can guarantee that none of the alchemists at Baodan Pavilion will take you as a disciple," Jiang Chen said calmly.