Chapter 24: A Simple Test
Li Lang’s mind went into overclock mode as he contemplated how to answer the two elders before him. The two had suddenly pressed him regarding how he succeeded in every single one of his pill refining attempts.
Is this not normal? Have I shot myself in the foot or can I get away by posing as a genius? But they’ll easily find out once they spend more time with me…
Unsure of the norms or implications of the question, Li Lang decided to mix truths with lies.
“This…is normal for me. I get this intuition that nudges me in the right direction while I refine pills I’ve succeeded in before. That’s why I rarely fail in my refining.”
“I see. A rare talent for alchemy indeed. I’ve heard many great alchemists have similar abilities, but that is when their cultivation has reached a much higher level. Still…it is a shame about your aptitude…”
“He will still be a valuable boon to our sect’s many disciples.” Elder Cao added.
“Right, right. Let us finish the tests, then. Little Lang, do you have any experience with the other crafts?” Elder Wang’s voice became much more cordial after having found out about Li Lang’s talents.
“Other crafts?”
“Brushweaving, Formations, Woodcrafts, and Forging. It is fine if you don’t.”
“Apologies Senior, I do not have experience with any of them.”
“Very well, then the last test will be an interview with the Guardians.”
The name spooked Li Lang, but he didn’t really have a choice. The trio exited out of the massive network of underground tunnels and back to the surface. This time, they went even further away from the massive tree than before.