Chapter 77: The Peerless Pill Venerable (5)
Passing four grades in a single breath made perfect sense once everyone learned he was a Pill King's disciple.
While the crowd busied themselves making excuses for him, Su Chen spoke up abruptly.
"Senior, I would also like to assess for a fifth-grade alchemist."
The vice guild master studied Su Chen's face and saw no trace of jest. His expression grew solemn. "You're certain? What are your odds?"
"More than fifty percent," Su Chen replied.
In truth, it was closer to ninety-nine, but he saw no need to crush the black-haired elder's spirits. Fifty percent was already impressive in an alchemist assessment. Most candidates considered themselves fortunate to have even twenty or thirty percent confidence.
"The fifth-grade assessment is extremely rigorous. Under normal circumstances, one must apply to the Sacred Assembly for qualification… but our guild holds one emergency slot that bypasses that requirement. As a disciple of the Eight Desolations Pill King, you won't be denied it."
Su Chen understood the implication and bowed slightly. "Many thanks, senior."
The vice guild master smiled warmly. "I've already informed the guild master. He should return to the capital tomorrow. A fifth-grade assessment requires his personal supervision."