Chapter : 36 : The Alchemy Class Begins :
Location Change : Xiao Clan Estate : Alchemist Hall :
At this moment Xiao Ming was standing infront of a classroom in the Xiao Clan's Alchemy Division while talking to a senior sister in front of him.
Actually it was the same senior sister from before that he met during his last visit to The Alchemist division .
Truly it was a great help considering he didn't know the way around this big Alchemy division.
So this senior sister helped him find his class .
Here he must admit being a popular and well known genius of the clan did come with its multiple benefits as well .
" Thank you ! senior sister I will be on my way now . "
" Oh ! No need to thanks me young brother . You can ask me anything you want in the future . "
" But for now it's better for you to go to your class as the 8th elder will come at anytime . "
" Alright ! See you later senior sister . " - with that Xiao Ming turned and walked towards his classroom .
Once he reached the door he looked at it and took a deep breath.
' Well then let's get inside. "
He then opened the door and stepped inside the class hall .
However the moment he entered the room he felt all eyes in the classroom shift towards him .
The classroom was full of various clan members of different ages .
And all of them were looking towards him with intensity and curiosity in their eyes .
Xiao Ming who was at the center of the attention saw that the class had various people of different age groups .
In fact in the class the youngest person was Xiao Ming and the oldest person was 4 years older than him .
It was because there is no age limit for someone to start there Alchemy journey .
So long as they can find their Alchemist flame and pass the theoretical test they can start their Alchemist journey .
So well the person who was 4 years older than him was sitting in the same classroom as him doesn't mean that he was any better than him .
But it meant he was just a new starter like him .
Perhaps he had awakened his Alchemist flame in his age but it took him 4 years to pass the theoretical exam and that's why he is here right now with him .
After all while the theoretical exam was easy for Xiao Ming .
It was in fact quite hard by normal standards .
And this was also the reason why Xiao Ming was at the centre of the attention .
After all not only did his reputation was well known throughout the clan because of his various exploites .
Xiao Ming was also a talented Alchemist who had passed the theoretical exam in one go and broken the record set by the fifth elder .
" Hey look that's Xiao Ming the new generation genus . "
" Yes and it seems that the rumours were true he is quite young . "
" I think he is kind of a cute boy . "
" Well ! cute or not he is indeed talented to be here at his age . "
Whispers begin to circulate between the people sitting in the room as they watched Xiao Ming take his seat at the front row .
Some of them who had previously heard about Xiao Ming's gentle attitude wanted to talk to him .
But before they could talk the door of the room open once again and this time an elder with long beard came in .
" Everyone settle down . The class is about to start . " - the elder said as he took his position at the teachers seat as the class became silent .
" So let me to introduce myself , I am Xiao Shan the 8th elder of the clan and the deputy head of The Alchemist division . " - the elder said his voice loud and clear for everyone in the room .
" I will be taking your Alchemist class from here onwards till the selection examination for the mythical Dragon sect arrives . "
Hearing the other sides introduction everyone in the class except for Xiao Ming's eyes opened wide in shock .
And to be honest this was a normal reaction .
After all before today there has been no class in the Alchemy division that had been taught by an elder .
And that too by the 8th elder himself .
Before this some senior brothers or sisters would be assigned to teach them the basics of Alchemy but this was out of their imagination .
But at the same time the question arrived in many of their minds .
Why would the clan send the eighth elder to take a simple class of newcomers like them ?
At this point some people started to look at Xiao Ming and suddenly an idea clicked to them .
' It's because of brother Xiao Ming . ' - this thought of realisation went through everyone's mind at this moment .
Obviously the clan will not have the 8th elder come and teach normal people like them it was obviously because of Xiao Ming.
He was the next genius of the clan's Alchemy division so obviously no random senior student could be given the duty of educating him .
For a next generation pillar like Xiao Ming the clan is willing to give a lot of concessions including having the deputy of The Alchemist division come and teach himself .
As for them , they were just benefiting from being in the same class as Xiao Ming .
" Alright everyone since this is your first time coming to The Alchemist class let's start with basics . " - Xiao Shan said as he wrote on the black board .
" First we will talk about how long we are going to continue this classes . "
" Two classes will be held per week for you to attend one for theory and another for practical lessons . "
" And while attending the classes is not compulsory it is highly advisable for all of you to maintain 100% attendance . " - Xiao Shan stopped speaking and looked at Xiao Ming for a few seconds .
And seeing that Xiao Ming was indeed paying attention he continued to speak again .
" Moreover today all of you will be provided with a basic manual of Alchemy that will be your course and help you to become an first tier Alchemist . " - as he said that he took out a huge bundle of books from his storage ring and kept it on the desk .
" Collect them from me after the class ends but for now keep listening to what I am saying. " - the students nodded in understanding .
" The classes will continue to be held till the selection exams for the mythical Dragon sect begins . "
" At that time some of you may leave the clan to join the mythical Dragon sect . "
" As such for those who will leave they will be given a letter of recommendation from the clan that you have participated and learned under the Alchemy division of the Xiao clan . "
" This will help you to get easier access and more chances to get within the Alchemy division of the mythical Dragon sect . "
" And for those who wish to remain in the clan they will be given the opportunity to continue with the classes here . "
" However in future I will not be taking the class anymore . "
After Xiao Shan said that he stopped once again to let the information set in for the young students .
Hearing the eighth elder's words many eyes in the room showd a hint of joy .
Many young students here wanted to join the mythical Dragon sect just like Xiao Ming .
Well leaving the matter whether or not they can pass the selection exam if they can get the letter of recommendation from the Xiao clan it will be of huge help to them
.
Especially to enter the Alchemy division of the Mythical Dragon sect which was even more renowned then the one in their own Clan .
This could save them a lot of time and effort .
However their excitement was quickly washed away by the eighth elder's next words .
" However ! don't even think for a second that just because your taking the classes you will get a letter of recommendation . " - Xiao Shan said his voice serious .
" You will have to pass the exam and then become a proper first tier Alchemist to even qualify to get the letter of recommendation . "
" Moreover the clan will also look for your behaviour in this time .
" And if we find that you will cause trouble to the clan reputation after going to the mythical Dragon sect then the clan will not give you the letter of recommendation . "
" So I hope you will behave in our classes and remember that when you are going outside to other sects to study you are representing your clan and your behaviour and actions have consequences on the clan's reputation . " - Xiao Shan said .
Obviously the rules will be strict after all the clan cannot take any chances with its reputation .
Think about it if someone from the clan get the letter of recommendation and then enter the mythical Dragon sect Alchemy division they are not only just and alchemist at that time there representing the teachings taught by the Xiao clan .
And if at that time they show incompetence or bad behaviour it will reflect a poorly on Xiao Clan's authority .
People will start questioning the authensity of the letter of recommendation given by the Xiao clan and it's value will drop .
And in this world reputation for a clan is just as much as valuable as their cultivation strength .
So the Xiao clan rather not send a single letter of recommendation then send someone who has not earned it .
With that the class entered a pin drop silence mode as the students took in the heavy words of the elder understanding the weight they have to carry in the future .
" Alright let's start with our first topic today . " - seeing that everyone understood the seriousness of the matter the eighth elder showed a faint smile on his face and started the class .
With that along and somewhat boring theoretical class begin with Xiao Ming and the other students paying their full or half attention .
Location : Unknown Cave :
" Step ! Step ! "
Sounds of frantic foot steps could be heard throughout the dark cave as if someone was running around in panic .
Here in the dark corner of the world it can be seen that a man whose face was covered in blood was running deep inside the cave with a black box in his hand .
" Blast it all !!! Huh !!! How dare those Mystical Dragon sect cultivators try and take the great treasure of our gods . " - the man cursed in his anger as he lumped forward in obvious pain .
After sometime he finally came infront of a shield door .
" Hahaha ! Hahaha ! They will pay! all of them will pay .... Cough .... Cough ... They will see the rath of the great lord . "
With that the man started to write some incantations on the door with his own blood as countinued to laugh crazily .
" Hey he must have gone the other way let's go we need to capture him fast."
" Move ! Move ! everyone we need go to fast . We can't let that rat escape . "
Suddenly sounds of conversations suddenly reached his ears.
He could clearly feel that at least more than a few people were coming right in his direction and it was his enemies for no doubt.
" Those dirty lightside cultivators ! " - he cursed again his eyes bloodshot in anger .
" So they have chased me down in this darkness as well . " - suddenly the man's eyes turned dangerous as he looked at the box in his hand .
" But no matter what ! No will never take this box . "
" This is the treasure of our great god ." - with final resolve of pure madness the man put the black box in front of the gate where he had written the inscription with his own blood .
Soon the blood inscriptions on the door glowed with a dark energy and then the box was consumed by it .
Then suddenly the part of the door where the inscription was written vanished living a whole in the door .
Seeing that he had at least managed to save the box the man finally let out a sigh of relief .
" There ! he must be hiding there . "
" Let's go men ! Today we will end this dark cultivator for his countless sins . "
By this point the foot steps were already getting closer to the man's location and there were no other ways to escape.
However the man showed no fear at this moment as gave one last crazy laughter .
" Ke ! Ke ! ke ! Fine ! then come at me . "
" If I go down I will take you with me as well . " - the man still in pain turned around and took out his sword .
And then with a final resolve of madness charged forward towards the incoming cultivators .
" For the great cause !!!! . "
To Be Continued .