Chapter 112: Eidetic Memory

Alchemist Huixin and Qi Tianyue, standing nearby, couldn't help but break a sweat for Ye Liuyun.

Given Fire Elder's status, not to mention in Lingdan Hall, even within the academy, few would dare speak to him that way. Yet this time Fire Elder didn't get angry, showing his regard for Ye Liuyun.

Fire Elder chuckled lightly, then his expression softened.

In his view, Ye Liuyun was overly arrogant and needed a little chastising, but his temperament actually suited his taste.

Then Fire Elder began questioning Ye Liuyun.

At first, Fire Elder didn't ask deep questions; he didn't intend to deliberately trouble Ye Liuyun.

In fact, Fire Elder let him read the books without intending him to grasp everything at once; he just wanted him to glance and get a basic understanding.

How could he possibly comprehend in such a short time?

Ye Liuyun actually claimed he had learned it!

But after asking a few simple questions, he realized he had underestimated Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun not only answered fluently, but also demonstrated the fire‑control technique with genuine fire.

He had even read many medical texts, integrating the actual conditions of the human body.

This astonished Fire Elder, and even Alchemist Huixin and Qi Tianyue, watching nearby, were equally surprised.

In just two days, Ye Liuyun seemed transformed, speaking eloquently about pharmacology and drawing analogies.

So Fire Elder asked a few more questions, and Ye Liuyun answered effortlessly.

This time, Fire Elder was both astonished and delighted.

"I really have found a treasure! In two days, from knowing nothing to this level, it's already stronger than others after many years of study!"

Alchemist Huixin was even more amazed, repeatedly scrutinizing Ye Liuyun. Could he truly be a newcomer just entering the path?

Subsequent questions, Guan Lao asked increasingly deeper, yet none of the consecutive questions stumped Ye Liuyun.

Alchemist Huixin was already shocked; such answers could already be called those of an Alchemist.

Princess Tianyue stared blankly at Ye Liuyun, unable to answer any of those questions.

Finally, cold sweat appeared on Fire Elder's forehead.

At that moment, he didn't know whether he looked embarrassed or was delighted.

Ye Liuyun had fully mastered the material; such an abnormal comprehension could be called a monster!

"The final question."

Fire Elder took a deep breath and employed his trump card.

"Analyze the ingredients and pairing principles of the Heavenly Fire Pill."

Alchemist Huixin heard this and involuntarily inhaled a gasp of cold air.

Although the Heavenly Fire Pill isn't a high‑grade elixir, asking someone without pharmacology training to analyze its ingredients and pairing is definitely a challenge.

Ye Liuyun, upon hearing the question, fell into thought.

Fire Elder felt a stir in his heart, thinking, "Is this question perhaps too harsh?"

Anyone able to answer such a question is essentially a qualified alchemist.

"Millennial Fire Lotus Heart, 10 g, fire attribute, containing the essence of solar fire, is the primary material; the Flame Lion Core Pill of the True Essence Realm, one‑fifth of a pill, fire attribute, highly explosive, enhances the activity of Nine Yang Herb, is the second primary material; Heavenly Harmony Herb, 3 g, slightly sweet, used to fuse the previous two…"

Ye Liuyun recited the properties and pairing principles of all twenty‑six ingredients, even stating the quantities. He also identified who could or could not take the pill, demonstrating remarkable analogical reasoning.

When he finished the analysis, only a dumbfounded Fire Elder and Alchemist Huixin remained.

Princess Tianyue's heart trembled; she couldn't believe that this youth, in just two days, had far surpassed her.

After a long silence, Fire Elder finally exhaled a long breath.

"Well answered! This question already exceeds the scope we agreed upon."

He gazed deeply at Ye Liuyun, his eyes full of praise; Ye Liuyun's answer could be called perfect, even more comprehensive than his own.

He had intended to test Ye Liuyun, but didn't expect the youngster's insight into alchemy to be so abnormal.

He failed to challenge Ye Liuyun; instead, Ye Liuyun challenged him. The boy has already surpassed the apprentice stage, definitely has the potential to become an Alchemist! He could even become a physician.

"Just a few days ago you knew nothing about pharmacology; how can you now speak so clearly and even record the formula of the Heavenly Fire Pill?"

Alchemist Huixin raised her doubt. She suspected Ye Liuyun already had a foundation, merely hidden before.

"I read the 'Herbal Compendium', and you even let me see the formula," Ye Liuyun laughed.

"Hmph! Even if you read those books and formulas, you couldn't remember them that clearly, could you? Among so many formulas, you happened to retain the Heavenly Fire Pill?"

Princess Tianyue sneered beside them and asked sharply, now also doubting Ye Liuyun.

"I didn't just memorize this single formula and its ingredients; I also memorized the entire 'Herbal Compendium', all the formulas in the Library, and some medical texts!" Ye Liuyun said honestly.

Hearing Ye Liuyun claim he memorized everything, the three of them were all shaken.

"What?"

Fire Elder became so excited that he practically jumped up, unable to contain his excitement.

Having lived nearly a hundred years, he had seen eidetic geniuses before, but didn't expect Ye Liuyun to possess the same ability.

"Exactly, it's just eidetic memory!" Ye Liuyun said with a relaxed face.

His expression left the three present speechless.

Ye Liuyun memorized all those books in just a few days?

To verify this, the three went straight to the Library, randomly opened a page or took out a formula, and "interrogated" Ye Liuyun.

But Ye Liuyun made no mistake, answering word for word. They were only missing him drawing the diagrams!

The three exchanged wordless looks, especially Princess Tianyue, whose expression was utterly despondent.

Meanwhile, Fire Elder's heart was at peak excitement. He knew Ye Liuyun's Divine Sense was powerful, his pill fire was extraordinary—qualities essential for an alchemical prodigy.

But he hadn't expected Ye Liuyun's alchemical talent to be several times more terrifying than he imagined.

"Fire Elder, you won't block my challenge any longer, will you?" Ye Liuyun chuckled.

The fire old man also had a black line across his face.

You little brat! Go on, go on—if you don't go bump into a wall, you'll never know how vast the heavens and earth are!

As for this prospective disciple, he was also helpless!

He actually hoped that after Ye Liuyun was defeated, he could calm down and practice alchemy.

As for injuries or having his meridians crippled, that didn't matter; as long as Ye Liuyun still had a breath left, he could save him.

"I also want to go see." Qi Tianye was also all smiles, excited, wanting to go along and watch the excitement.

Go on!

Huixin Alchemist waved his hand and also gave her a day off.

Thus, Ye Liuyun and Qi Tianye rushed together to the martial arts field of the General Affairs Hall.

Along the way, Qi Tianye became much warmer and more friendly toward Ye Liuyun, completely changing the previous cold and mocking attitude; moreover, Qi Tianye gave him a charming smile, their brows and eyes full of admiration.

Ye Liuyun couldn't help but take a close look at this princess. Her delicate face, well-proportioned figure, and elegant bearing—no matter from which angle, she was indeed a standard beauty.

She was indeed the goddess in the eyes of many new disciples. However, she usually treated these people rather coldly, keeping them at arm's length, causing all the disciples to feel ashamed and keep their distance.