Elder Zhang sighed, his gaze returning to the Elixir in his hand. His tone was tinged with exasperation. "Such a clumsy, foolish girl. Her aptitude for Alchemy is mediocre, and her temperament isn't steady enough. I only took her in because I owed her family's elder a favor back in the day."
"I thought she might be able to apply herself to the Alchemy Path, but who knew... She has no talent for martial arts, so she comes to study Alchemy? Does Alchemy not require talent? Alchemy requires *even more* talent! Meticulous attention to detail, keen perception, and precise control of one's energy—not a single one can be lacking!"
As he spoke, his voice grew louder, clearly showing the high standards he held for his disciples and his frustration over the matter.
Qu River smiled and changed the subject. "My junior, Chen Qing, possesses both excellent talent and temperament. He will surely have a place within our True Martial Lineage in the future. I hope Elder Zhang will look after him."
