Chapter 62: Examination

Hello, I want to take the One-Star Alchemist examination.

Saying this, Lin Feng took off his Alchemist Apprentice badge and handed it to the maid behind the counter.

Sir, please wait a moment.

The woman received the badge with both hands, after some processing, then took out a wooden token.

You only need to hold this number token to enter the northern examination area; after passing the examination, you will be a One-Star Alchemist.

The woman returned the wooden token together with the badge to Lin Feng, speaking softly.

Thank you.

Lin Feng received the items and, following the woman's guidance, walked toward the examination area.

After walking slowly for about ten minutes, he arrived before a wooden gate.

After Lin Feng handed the number token to the guard beside him for verification, the guard then opened the gate and let Lin Feng enter.

After entering, the bright lighting illuminated the spacious hall as if it were daytime.

At that moment, the hall was crowded with many people.

Whispers and occasional laughter echoed in the hall.

Lin Feng's gaze swept over their chests, discovering that most of them were genuine alchemists.

Whereas apprentices like him were fewer in number.

Seeing that it had not yet started, Lin Feng found an empty chair, sat down, and closed his eyes to rest.

Dang dang dang~

After a moment, a bell rang.

Lin Feng opened his eyes and looked around, seeing that the crowd had already begun entering the examination hall.

He also quickly rose, found the examination hall for One-Star Alchemists, and after the examiner verified his identity, entered inside.

Upon arriving at the examination hall, Lin Feng discovered that the central area had been carefully set up with several stone platforms separated from each other.

On the stone platforms were placed various alchemical instruments.

At that moment, a few impatient young people were standing on these stone platforms.

Lin Feng found the stone platform corresponding to his number token, went up onto it, and began checking the various alchemical instruments.

Next, he picked up a piece of parchment on the stone platform and looked at it.

This prescription is for a pill called the Restoring Injury Pill.

This Restoring Injury Pill is a low-grade One-Star pill, capable of healing simple injuries.

It is similar to the Hemostatic Pill he previously learned to refine.

Have you finished checking? If there's no problem… then… the examination begins!

His gaze swept over the stone platforms, seeing those young people's eager eyes.

The examiner waved his palm, releasing a burst of force that struck the ancient iron bell atop the hall.

Instantly, a clear bell tone resonated, reverberating throughout the hall.

Upon hearing the bell, all the candidates on the stone platforms quickly placed their palms over the furnace's fire opening.

Inner Qi surged out, and with the muffled sound of burning flames, fire rose inside the furnaces.

When the flames inside the furnaces rose, a ring of transparent light curtain began to slowly rise around the exterior of the stone platforms.

The light curtain took a square shape, enclosing all the candidates inside.

As the light curtain barrier opened, instantly, all other noises in the hall vanished without a trace.

Everyone focused intently on their own furnaces, concentrating on refining the pills.

The examiner's gaze shifted; occasionally noticing newcomers with good control, he would secretly nod.

This time, Lin Feng did not use his fifth-tier Beast Fire, but ordinary Qi flame.

Moreover, not wanting to draw too much attention, he deliberately slowed his refining pace to stay roughly in line with the others.

After a careless mistake, Lin Feng successfully refined the Restoring Injury Pill.

He placed it into a jade bottle and waited on the spot for the examination to end.

Soon, the examination time ended; Lin Feng and the others came forward to line up before the examiner for inspection.

The examiner took the first youth's jade bottle, poured out its contents, and examined them.

Unqualified!

Looking at the oddly shaped pill, the examiner tossed it into the waste bin and shouted.

Hearing that, the young man lowered his head in disappointment and then walked away.

Seeing the preceding youth's demeanor, some of those behind also began to feel nervous.

Unqualified!

Qualified!

After several people ahead, it finally became Lin Feng's turn.

The examiner took Lin Feng's jade bottle, poured out its contents, and examined them.

Looking at the smooth, round pill in his palm, the examiner shouted: 'Qualified!'

Having said that, he handed Lin Feng a qualification certificate.

Afterward, Lin Feng went to the designated place and received his alchemist robe and One-Star Alchemist badge.

Wearing the black robe, which had been soaked in a special medicinal liquid.

As soon as he put it on, Lin Feng smelled a medicinal fragrance emanating from the fabric.

This medicinal fragrance refreshed his spirit.

This stuff isn't bad; next time I get a chance, I'll personally brew some medicinal liquid and make a strengthened version to wear.

Lin Feng touched the spot on his chest, that medicine-cauldron-shaped One-Star Alchemist medal, and muttered to himself.

Then, Lin Feng began to stroll around inside the Alchemist Guild.

After a moment, he finally understood that the Alchemist Guild's headquarters is roughly divided into four areas: east, south, west, and north.

The place where he just took the exam was the northern area.

That is where alchemists take their exams and receive identification items.

In the southern hall, there are many cauldrons blazing fiercely.

Some alchemists, behind the cauldrons, solemnly control the fire.

Around them, other alchemists gather in a crowd.

They point and discuss, exchanging low-voiced experiences about pill refining.

Compared to the other two halls, the western hall is undoubtedly much quieter.

In the passageway, there are even guards standing.

It seems only alchemists who have reached a certain level are qualified to enter there.

Some low-level alchemists, when they occasionally pass by, cast reverent and envious glances inside.

As for the eastern side, he is more familiar with it; that area belongs to the trading treasure zone.

Within that area, many square tables made of green granite are neatly set up.

Behind those tables sit some alchemists wearing long robes.

On top of the tables are placed many various medicinal herbs, as well as jade bottles, scrolls, and other items.

Gazing at the bustling trading area, Lin Feng pondered for a moment, then headed east.

As he proceeded through the eastern area, Lin Feng walked slowly between the square platforms, his eyes curiously scanning the surroundings.

The items here are mostly very precious, many rare medicinal herbs and other objects.

Even he has only seen them in books.

You should know, in the Snake-People Tribe, he deals daily with third-rank, even fourth-rank medicinal herbs.

In terms of experience, he already surpasses most alchemists of the Jia Ma Empire.

All along the way, the various rare medicinal herbs and pills have let Lin Feng feast his eyes.

After exchanging pills for some third-rank medicinal herbs, Lin Feng turned and headed outside the treasure area.