Chapter 24

"This is too valuable," Mali said.

"Master Dao Er Dun's potions are very popular in nearby cities. An alchemy ring is nothing to him, so just accept it," the handsome blond man said with a smile.

Mali didn't refuse when he heard this. He was also very interested in the alchemy creations of this world. He had been calculating where to get one to study, but he didn't expect to get it so easily.

Jia Anda asked someone to bring white parchment, carefully checked the text on it, and then the three signed their names in turn.

This was the assessment record sheet of the Alchemy Association, in triplicate, which would be stored in the general association, the branch, and the applicant's hands respectively.

After Mali accepted his copy, Jia Anda spoke again. "Now, there is only the last step left. You still need a recommender."

"Recommender?"

"That's right. Every new alchemist joining the Alchemy Association needs a recommendation from an old member, which is equivalent to your guide on the alchemy path. Usually, this role is played by the applicant's teacher."

"But my teacher is not on the Leiwateleisi Dalu," Mali looked at the three.

"I understand what you are thinking, but I'm afraid we can't," Dao Er Dun shook his head. "According to the association's rules, the recommender cannot be an examiner. This is to prevent favoritism."

"Are there any other alchemists in Yingjiao City now?" Yisi asked Jia Anda.

"I can help find one, but how to convince him depends on yourself," the female alchemist said to Mali.

Before her voice fell, there was a rush of footsteps behind her, and the receptionist's voice was a little panicked.

"Master Liweier, the assessment is going on inside... you can't go in now."

"It's because of the assessment that I want to go in. The idiots in the association don't understand ancient alchemy at all. I can't watch them turn away a genius!"

The old alchemist shouted while striding into the garden, leaving his poor student behind, not knowing whether to follow or stay.

Leini could only keep apologizing to the receptionist, but neither of them could stop Liweier, who had wind under his feet.

Before long, he came to the four people, like a whirlwind.

"Master Liweier!" Jia Anda saluted.

However, before she could continue, she was interrupted by the old alchemist waving his hand. "Stop talking nonsense. This assessment result is void. I will serve as the chief examiner and re-examine it."

"This... I'm afraid it's not in line with the rules."

"What's not in line with the rules? I am a lifetime member of the association, and according to the rules, I am also qualified to preside over the assessment," Liweier said with bright eyes.

"Is there such a rule?" Yisi was a little surprised.

"This... is indeed there," Jia Anda recalled. "However, lifetime members are usually very busy, and few people are willing to come out to serve as chief examiners."

"Kid of the Wolwen Family, it's not that I look down on you, you know nothing about ancient alchemy," Liweier snorted coldly. "You might be able to deal with ordinary applicants, but on him, your past experience and knowledge don't work, and even become an obstacle to approaching the truth."

"Then what about you? Wouldn't you?" Dao Er Dun couldn't help but interject.

"Nonsense, I am the one who studies ancient alchemy," Liweier straightened his back. "If there is anyone on this continent qualified to be his chief examiner, that person must be me!"

"But how can you be sure that what he masters is ancient alchemy?" The handsome blond man asked in confusion.

"Of course because of this," the old alchemist extended his left hand, and there was a small iron box in his palm. "This is a compass. I have seen records about it in ancient literature, but I only saw the real thing today. This is also why I was in a hurry to find its owner."

Liweier looked around. "Now do you understand why I want him to re-examine?"

"But he has already passed all three rounds of assessment," Yisi said.

"Ah? He passed?" This time it was Liweier's turn to be surprised.

"That's right," Jia Anda handed the white parchment in her hand to the old alchemist. "The result of the assessment is just like this. As long as there is another recommender, he can officially join the Alchemy Association."

"Who is his recommender?"

"I haven't found one yet," Mali said.

Liweier's eyes lit up again, and he stepped forward to hold Mali's hand and said eagerly, "What do you think of me?"

"Hmm?"

"I am the vice dean of the Alchemy Branch of the Guangyao Staff, a lifetime member of the Alchemy Association, a platinum donor of the Turtle Back Library, an honorary knight of the Menia Kingdom, and the number one person in ancient alchemy research on the Leiwateleisi Dalu—Liweier."

Mali looked at Jia Anda, who nodded. "Master Liweier is famous in the alchemy world and has written many books. If he is willing to serve as your recommender, it would naturally be the best."

"Then I'll trouble you."

For Mali, he now needed a recommender to obtain the status of an alchemist. As for who the recommender was, it didn't matter. Moreover, he didn't have the right to be picky at the moment.

Since Liweier recommended himself, he agreed.

The old alchemist was overjoyed, as if he was afraid he would go back on his word. He cooperated with Jia Anda to sign all the documents at the fastest speed and wrote a well-written letter of recommendation on the spot.

Jia Anda sealed the letter of recommendation and an assessment record sheet and sent them to the general association, and then gave Mali a brooch and a robe.

"You paid an assessment fee of fifteen Gold Eagles before. I said that once you pass the assessment, you will get a return far exceeding this money."

"This is a meeting gift prepared by the association for new members. Both of these things are alchemy creations. This robe can resist cold and heat to a certain extent; and the brooch can prove your identity. Even if you leave Yingjiao City and go to other cities one day, as long as you wear this brooch, you can get shelter and help in any branch."

"However, I have to declare a few points in advance. The Alchemy Association will not interfere in political struggles and national wars in principle, but it will not stop members from participating. However, the shelter clause will automatically expire under the above two situations."

"In addition, members are not allowed to attack each other, unless it is a public duel agreed by both parties and with witnesses. After the duel, the family of one party is not allowed to seek revenge on the other party."

"The association adheres to the principle of friendliness and tolerance, and opens its doors to alchemists of different schools, backgrounds, and philosophies. However, once it is discovered that an alchemist colludes with evil and falls into darkness, the association also has the right to revoke membership and punish."

"Finally, association members need to pay membership fees on time, ten Gold Eagles per year. New members are free for the first year. Membership will be canceled if fees are not paid for more than half a year." ===== CHAPTER 25 =====