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Dan Chen's reaction was indeed just as Lin Feng had expected. When she heard him mention alchemy, that soft and timid demeanor of hers instantly vanished, and in the blink of an eye, it was as if she had become an entirely different person.
Then, fixing her eyes firmly on Lin Feng, she spoke with determination, "No problem, I have absolute confidence in my alchemy!"
"Haha, I'm really looking forward to it. Besides, I've been running into some obstacles lately. If Sister Dan Chen has the time, we can exchange some insights on alchemy. After all, locking oneself away isn't the best way to learn alchemy."
Seeing how she changed personalities the moment alchemy was mentioned, Lin Feng couldn't help but chuckle. Although he knew it wasn't exactly right to deceive such a pure and innocent girl, in order to gain more support within the Pill Tower, he had no other choice.
After all, aside from forming a marriage alliance, he couldn't think of a faster way to establish good relations with both the Dan and Cao Clans.
That Cao Ying was sharp and astute — definitely not someone easy to fool. As for Dan Chen, she looked every bit the gentle, soft, and easily swayed type. So between the two, Lin Feng didn't hesitate to strike at Dan Chen first.
"Mm, then I'll be counting on Brother Lin Feng for your guidance in the future."
The moment alchemy was brought up, Dan Chen instantly forgot about what had happened earlier and smiled as she nodded.
She was also quite curious about just how skilled Lin Feng's alchemy really was. As the two chatted casually, they soon arrived at the same plaza as yesterday.
At this time, there were already about eight or nine students gathered there. That same old man from yesterday was also standing there.
"Elder Zhong."
After Lin Feng and Dan Chen landed, they immediately bowed in greeting.
"Mm."
The old man nodded slightly, a flicker of surprise flashing in his eyes.
Normally, Dan Chen always acted alone — at most, she might walk together with Cao Ying. But today, she had come here with Lin Feng. From their expressions, the two seemed to be getting along quite well.
"I really don't know what the Dan Clan is thinking. Could they really be willing to let such a genius like Dan Chen marry out?"
Elder Zhong muttered inwardly, then said to the two, "Not everyone has arrived yet, so you'll have to wait a while. Also, once Dan Chen's test is over, Lin Feng, let me see your highest alchemy level too, so I can plan out your study path."
"Alright."
Lin Feng responded with a nod, then went to sit cross-legged on the ground beside Dan Chen.
The other students who saw the two arrive together began looking at them with increasingly strange expressions. However, most of those gazes were filled with strong hostility.
After all, both Cao Ying and Dan Chen had plenty of admirers. Now that their goddess was rumored to be close to this new guy, it was only natural they weren't pleased.
Among all those hostile looks, one black-clothed man's glare was the fiercest of all — as if Lin Feng had killed his father.
As for Lin Feng, he completely ignored them. He had already guessed that both Cao Ying and Dan Chen would definitely have many suitors. So, being hated by some people was something he had long since prepared himself for.
Not long after Lin Feng and Dan Chen arrived, a few more figures flew over from the distance one after another.
Among them, of course, was Cao Ying. However, the moment Cao Ying saw Lin Feng, her expression instantly turned somewhat furious, teeth gritted.
It was clear that earlier this morning, she had also discovered that people had gotten the wrong idea about her. Naturally, the blame for that misunderstanding had fallen squarely on Lin Feng's shoulders.
"Since everyone's here, let's begin today's class. The schedule's the same as usual — ten days from now, you'll be dismissed."
Elder Zhong's gaze swept across Lin Feng and the others, then he turned toward Dan Chen. "Dan Chen, let's start by seeing how much your alchemy has improved recently."
"Yes."
Dan Chen nodded lightly. After exchanging a brief glance with Lin Feng, she rose and walked to the open area at the front before sitting down cross-legged.
With a faint glimmer of light, a heavy eight-mouthed cauldron appeared before her small figure. Then, with a flick of her delicate white hand, a blazing pale-blue flame suddenly burst into view before everyone's eyes.
In the next instant, she waved her hand, tossing the flame into the cauldron, channeling her Dou Qi into it to make the fire surge and roar within that confined space.
After that, Dan Chen retrieved a large pile of medicinal ingredients from her storage ring and began placing them into the cauldron in an orderly sequence, starting the refining process.
Lin Feng's gaze swept across the pale-blue flame in her hand — judging by its appearance, it seemed to be a Rank 8 beast flame. However, although it was also a Rank 8 beast flame, the one Dan Chen wielded was clearly superior to the ones he had previously obtained.
"Wait a second… why does her alchemy technique look so familiar?"
As he watched the elegant figure in the distance focus intently on refining her pill, Lin Feng's heart filled with confusion. Then, a thought flashed through his mind — the alchemy techniques he had once studied from Dan Yitian.
Although he had long since abandoned Dan Yitian's techniques, having shifted to the techniques of that six-colored eighth-tier alchemist he obtained from the Lue Feng Zun Zhe's ring, he still remembered all he had learned before.
"The way Dan Chen refines her pills — while not identical to Dan Yitian's — carries the same overall style. They're definitely of the same lineage. And both of them share the same surname, Dan… could it be that the Dan Clan is actually Dan Yitian's descendants?"
At this realization, a thoughtful look crossed Lin Feng's face.
He felt that this possibility was quite high. After all, they both bore the surname Dan, and their alchemy styles were so similar. Furthermore, in the remnants of Dan Yitian's notes, it had been mentioned that he had passed down many of his alchemy methods to his clan.
"It seems I should try to investigate the origins of this Dan Clan later. That way, I can confirm it for sure. If it really is true, then I definitely owe them some help — Dan Yitian did quite a lot for me, after all."
Lin Feng mused inwardly, then turned his attention back toward Dan Chen, who was still carefully refining her pill.
Based on his experience, Dan Chen's alchemy skills weren't much weaker than his own — she was also at the peak seventh-tier level. The pill she was currently refining was of that same tier.
However, since her cultivation was only at the Dou Huang level, she was at a clear disadvantage compared to other alchemists of the same tier.
After all, if one's Dou Qi wasn't strong enough, then no matter how powerful one's soul power was, it couldn't completely make up for the shortcomings in refining ingredients.
"Rumble~"
After several days of focused refinement, dark, dense clouds suddenly gathered in the sky above the plaza, blocking out the bright sunlight. Thick silver thunder serpents writhed and roared within them, their momentum fierce and terrifying.
"Not bad."
Upon seeing this scene, a pleased smile appeared on Elder Zhong's aged face.
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