Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 13: Lin Xuan Also Wants to Practice Alchemy

Chapter 13: Chapter 13: Lin Xuan Also Wants to Practice Alchemy

Looks like this kid really knows nothing about alchemy! Clan Leader Sun sneered.

Everyone was speechless, all of them thinking that Lin Xuan had gone mad.

This time, even Bai Qianqian from the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower shook her head with a wry smile. She admitted that Lin Xuan possessed great martial arts talent and, with a powerful figure backing him, might genuinely have a chance to become an Alchemy Master. But to do so in one month was absolutely impossible. No one had ever gone from being an ordinary person to a First-Grade Alchemy Master in just one month.

The elder from the Heavenly Dao Institute came to his senses. His face turned sullen, and he said coldly, "Young man, stop spouting nonsense. You simply don’t understand alchemy. Do not bring this matter up again."

Having said his piece, he ignored Lin Xuan and turned to Sun Tian. "Within this month, you must go to the Pill Tower and get your certification as an Alchemy Master. When you enter the Heavenly Dao Institute, they will check your status. If you have become a First-Grade Alchemy Master by then, you will receive an additional reward."

"Thank you, Elder," Sun Tian said excitedly, clasping his fists.

The members of the other families quickly swarmed over, surrounding Sun Tian and showering him with flattery.

"Young Master Sun, so you’re an alchemical genius! You’re truly amazing."

"Congratulations, Young Master Sun! Heartfelt congratulations!"

"A 17-year-old First-Grade Alchemy Master! Your future is boundless! Young Master Sun might even surpass Clan Leader Sun and become a Third-Grade Alchemy Master someday!"

Clan Leader Sun was a Second-Grade Alchemy Master and the only one in Cloud Sea City. As such, his status was extremely high.

"Hahaha!" Sun Tian beamed, his face flushed with pride. The gloom from his previous defeat was completely swept away. At this moment, he was once again the object of everyone’s admiration.

"Make way, make way!" The crowd was pushed aside as Liu Ruyue approached again, taking Sun Tian’s arm. "Young Master Sun, you hid it from me so well! I had no idea you were a First-Grade Alchemy Master."

"You slut, get lost," Sun Tian snorted coldly, shoving her to the ground.

Liu Ruyue fell with a cry of pain, tears streaming down her face, but she didn’t dare say a word. Her emotions today had been a rollercoaster from heaven to hell. First, when Lin Xuan displayed his incredible talent, she was consumed by regret. She betrayed Sun Tian, hoping to reconcile with Lin Xuan, only to be flatly rejected. That had left her in utter despair, feeling she had missed out on the greatest genius.

But who would have thought the story wasn’t over? Sun Tian actually possessed alchemical talent, giving him an even brighter future than Lin Xuan. This revelation nearly drove Liu Ruyue mad. Had she known, she would never have publicly turned on Sun Tian. But Liu Ruyue was decisive. She knew she had to cling to Sun Tian and get back in his good graces.

She got up, returned to Sun Tian’s side, and pleaded, "Young Master Sun, I was wrong. I was really wrong. I’ll never do it again. Please, forgive me just this once."

"Get lost."

Sun Tian slapped her across the face. This woman had publicly betrayed him, nearly driving him mad with humiliation. And now she wanted to get back together? What a joke.

The onlookers from the other families watched with disdain. This Liu Ruyue was truly opportunistic, fawning over whoever had talent and instantly turning her back on those who didn’t. To shamelessly persist even after being rejected—she had some thick skin. However, since Lin Xuan had already completely rejected her, they figured Young Master Sun would do the same. Although Liu Ruyue was beautiful, Young Master Sun was an Alchemy Master with limitless prospects. What kind of beauty couldn’t he have in the future?

Liu Ruyue wept pitifully. "Young Master Sun, I am still useful," she said. "I know Lin Xuan very well. When you get to the Heavenly Dao Institute, you’ll surely want to deal with him, right? I can help you."

Hearing this, Sun Tian frowned slightly. Thinking it over, he said, "Fine. I will forgive you this one time."

"Thank you, Young Master Sun!" Liu Ruyue smiled through her tears. "Young Master Sun, from now on, I’ll do whatever you ask of me."

Sun Tian said, "After you go back, tell me all of Lin Xuan’s weaknesses. He dared to defeat me in public. I must avenge this slight. Once we’re in the Heavenly Dao Institute, just watch how I’ll make him suffer!"

While Sun Tian was being lauded by a crowd, Lin Xuan’s side was desolately quiet. The families that had previously gathered around the Lin Family had all flocked over to the Sun Family. It couldn’t be helped; the status of an Alchemy Master was simply too high.

The members of the Lin Family were gravely concerned, the excitement from their earlier victory having completely vanished. They were now worried about retaliation from the Sun Family and concerned for Lin Xuan’s safety.

Lin Xuan, however, didn’t care at all. He just wanted to go back and start learning alchemy from the big black dog. But just then, a stunningly beautiful figure walked over. It was the master of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, Bai Qianqian.

Bai Qianqian approached Lin Xuan and said, "Young Master Lin, your Martial Dao talent is immense, and your future is limitless. You shouldn’t waste your time on alchemy." In her opinion, it was impossible for Lin Xuan to achieve anything in alchemy; he would be better off focusing on his training.

Lin Xuan simply smiled and said nothing.

After returning to the family compound, Lin Xuan prepared to learn the Alchemy Technique. To practice alchemy, medicinal materials were indispensable. He summoned a few of the family elders and told them he needed to use the family’s silver to purchase medicinal materials.

"Young Master, do you really not intend to give up on alchemy?"

"Alchemy is too difficult, and becoming an Alchemy Master is next to impossible. The chance of failure is far too high."

"Indeed, Young Master. It’s not that we’re worried about the money, but we don’t want you to waste your time."

The Lin Family members were not optimistic about Lin Xuan’s chances.

Lin Xuan said, "Rest assured, I will definitely succeed."

"Young Master, putting that aside, if you want to study alchemy, you need a teacher. Who is your teacher?"

The big black dog is teaching me alchemy, Lin Xuan thought. But that’s a secret, so I can’t say it.

He could only lie, "I plan to teach myself."

What? Teach himself?

The Lin Family elders were dumbfounded. They were so worried they were about to cry. Ultimately, however, they couldn’t change Lin Xuan’s mind. After taking the family’s silver, Lin Xuan headed to the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower to purchase medicinal materials.

"What should we do?" the Lin Family’s Second Elder asked. "How can we stop the Young Master?"

The Grand Elder shook his head and sighed. "Forget it. Let the Young Master try. It’s only for a month, and he can’t possibly succeed. He’ll give up on his own when he fails."

"Alright, I suppose that’s all we can do."

Unaware of the elders’ plan, Lin Xuan arrived at the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower. As a supreme VIP, his arrival immediately alerted Bai Qianqian, who came to attend to him personally.

When she saw Lin Xuan again, Bai Qianqian had a smile on her face. But when she learned he was there to buy medicinal materials, her smile froze.

She asked, somewhat uncertain, "What are you buying medicinal materials for?"

"For alchemy, of course."

I can’t believe this. Bai Qianqian patted her forehead, utterly speechless. Her earlier advice seemed to have had no effect at all.

"Sigh. Fine, I won’t try to persuade you anymore," she said. "It’s only a month. There’s no way you can succeed. You’ll probably give up on your own by then."

Lin Xuan purchased a large quantity of medicinal materials and a fine Alchemy Furnace, then hurriedly returned to the family compound. Once back, he locked his door, took a deep breath, and entered the Ring Space.

He looked at the big black dog and said, "Quick, teach me alchemy!"