The elder knew in his heart that those naturally gifted alchemists could become outstanding alchemy masters even without a mentor's guidance. Of course, such alchemy masters pay a higher price than ordinary alchemists, and they are evidently more respected.
The elder remembered his own master was once a completely self-taught alchemy master, and he was renowned in the Cultivation World as an extraordinary existence.
At this moment, as the elder looked at Ding Fan, he couldn't help but be reminded of his former master. Therefore, the elder had a very good impression of Ding Fan and sincerely believed that Ding Fan would certainly become someone important in the future.