Jiang Chen's bold words caused the hall to fall into dead silence once again.
Everyone stared at Jiang Chen as though he were a monster.
It was one thing for him to claim mastery over first-grade, second-grade, and third-grade pills. Though rare, a third-rank alchemist at his young age was at least barely believable.
But now, this guy said he could help another second-rank alchemist advance to the third rank?
Unbelievable!
Since when was it so easy to help someone promote to a higher rank in alchemy?
If it were that simple, alchemists would flood the streets, and third-rank alchemists wouldn't be as rare as they are now!
Yet, before anyone could voice their disbelief, Zhu Mingyuan's expression lit up with excitement. Without hesitation, he rushed to a stone platform next to Jiang Chen, ready for the test.
This scene made the corners of the mouths of the other teenagers twitch uncontrollably.
Did this second-rank alchemist seriously believe that kid could help him reach the third rank?
Wasn't this nonsense?
"Master Dan, could you please prepare the third-rank alchemist assessment content for me as well?" Zhu Mingyuan ignored the stunned gazes of those around him and spoke to Dan Yichen eagerly.
If someone had made this claim in the past, Zhu Mingyuan would have dismissed it as foolishness.
But now, the one saying it was Jiang Chen!
Since the moment Zhu Mingyuan had met Jiang Chen, he had heard countless audacious words.
However—
Each time, when others thought Jiang Chen was spouting nonsense, he proved them wrong and turned the impossible into reality.
Now that Jiang Chen said he could help him become a third-rank alchemist, how could Zhu Mingyuan refuse?
Even if he failed, there was nothing to lose. But if he succeeded, he would fulfill his long-cherished dream of becoming a third-rank alchemist!
Dan Yichen watched this unfold, surprise flickering in his wise, old eyes.
He said nothing, instead preparing the assessment content for both Jiang Chen and Zhu Mingyuan.
This time, for Zhu Mingyuan's third-rank alchemist assessment, Dan Yichen assigned the third-grade pill Heaven-Returning Pill.
As for Jiang Chen, Dan Yichen chose the third-grade pill Innate Spirit Pill.
Clearly, Dan Yichen wanted to see just how far this little prodigy's alchemy skills could go!
Once Zhu Mingyuan received the assessment task, he quickly began preparing the materials and entered a focused state of alchemy.
Meanwhile, Jiang Chen started refining his own pill while keeping an eye on Zhu Mingyuan's progress.
Soon, Zhu Mingyuan began adding medicinal materials into his furnace.
After skillfully adding several components, he picked up a piece of Heaven-Heart Bamboo, which was about a foot long.
"Add the Heaven-Heart Bamboo and the Earth Spirit Sand last," Jiang Chen's calm voice instructed.
Hearing this, Zhu Mingyuan paused for a moment, then obediently set the Heaven-Heart Bamboo aside and continued adding other materials.
The scene shocked everyone present once again.
Jiang Chen was refining his own pill while simultaneously guiding Zhu Mingyuan.
Wasn't this multitasking at its peak?
The ability to perform alchemy while giving instructions to someone else...
This was beyond impressive. It was unbelievable!