After a journey, everyone on the spaceship suddenly exclaimed, looking in the direction of Dan City.
Within the entire Dan City, a giant stone tablet stood tall, inscribed with two large characters: Dan City.
This city was quite mystical. Most of the people within were alchemists. More importantly, to gain recognition from the Dan Tower, one had to come to Dan City and become the number one in the Alchemy Competition. Only then would they receive a medal from the Dan Tower, which was a great honor.
"I didn't expect to arrive so soon!"
Bi Yao spoke, "Once we reach Dan City, we can take a stroll. After all, the Alchemy Convention is still three days away."
"That's exactly what I was thinking!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. "This is my first time in Dan City, so I'm not familiar with it. I can also take a look around and broaden my horizons."
After a while, Lu Fan and the others arrived on the streets of Dan City, gazing at the crowds coming and going, feeling even more astonished.
"It's much livelier here than in Bei Hai City. I've never seen such a high population density," Long Yi remarked.
"Dan City naturally has many people."
Bi Yao smiled faintly. "Generally, people who come to Dan City are alchemists, and the number of people is not small. Coupled with Dan City's high economic efficiency, it naturally attracts customers."
"Senior Sister Bi Yao, I heard you also practice alchemy. Is that true?"
Long Yi asked curiously.
"Why do you suddenly ask this?"
Long Yi chuckled awkwardly. "I do know alchemy, but it's just superficial. It's nothing compared to Junior Brother Lu."
"Sister, don't try to fool me!"
Lu Fan rolled his eyes. "You've planted so many medicinal herbs in the back mountain. Your alchemy skills must have already reached a very high level, otherwise, you wouldn't be participating in the Alchemy Convention."
"Who said I'm participating in the Alchemy Convention!"
Bi Yao said seriously, "I'm accompanying you. I don't plan to participate in the Alchemy Convention."
"Why is that?"
Lu Fan was quite puzzled. "Senior Sister Bi Yao traveled all this way, isn't it to become a true alchemist and gain recognition from the Dan Tower?"
"I certainly want to, but my alchemy skills are not good. In fact, I might not even be able to successfully refine a Grade Two Spirit Gathering Pill," Bi Yao said with a wry smile. "Alchemy requires talent, and I might not have it."
"Then why do you have so many medicinal herbs in your back mountain?" Lu Fan asked curiously. "Under normal circumstances, if your alchemy skills were poor, you wouldn't need to plant so many medicinal herbs."
"Everyone has their little secrets. My little secret cannot be revealed casually," Bi Yao said with a faint smile. "However, now that we're in Dan City, we should take a good look. After all, there are many alchemists in Dan City. If we can get close to one, it will be very beneficial in the future."
Long Yi stood frozen, a strange look on his face. Bi Yao's words made him feel somewhat awkward.
"There's a very large emblem ahead. Is that the Alchemist Guild?"
Lu Fan looked forward. On the stone pillars ahead, many stone carvings were etched. These stone carvings held medicinal herbs, and beside them were stone furnaces for alchemy, looking quite lifelike.
"That's right, that's the Alchemist Guild!"
Bi Yao nodded. "Let's go register now. In three days, we can participate in the Alchemy Competition."
Lu Fan nodded slightly, not hesitating. Coming to Dan City this time, he also wanted to see what level his alchemy skills had reached.
The old man Hong Meng, residing within the Tai Xu Sword, gazed at the figures on the stone carvings with a touch of emotion, as if these carvings had an inextricable connection with him.
"Senior Hong Meng, why do these stone carvings resemble you so much?" Lin Ke asked in surprise. "Could the person on these carvings be you?"
"The vicissitudes of time, I never expected that even after my death, I would still be carved in the hearts of so many alchemists!" Hong Meng exclaimed, even more agitated.
Lin Ke was slightly taken aback and didn't dare to inquire further, but he was certain that the person carved on the stone was indeed the Hong Meng in front of him.
Upon arriving at the Alchemist Guild, Lu Fan saw several elderly men in alchemist robes sitting aside, appearing quite leisurely, occasionally dozing off.
"Excuse me, can I register for the Alchemy Competition here?"
Lu Fan walked over, his expression becoming solemn.
"You want to participate in the Alchemy Competition?"
One of the elders glanced at him. "One hundred spirit stones!"
"I need spirit stones to participate in the Alchemy Competition?"
Lu Fan frowned slightly, not understanding this rule.
"What did you think? Anyone can participate?" the thin old man said directly. "Being able to participate in the Alchemy Convention is an extremely high honor. Even if you don't win a place, it will add prestige to you elsewhere in the future!"
"According to the rules of the Alchemist Guild, one hundred spirit stones must be paid," Bi Yao said with a light laugh. "Let me pay for you."
"How can that be? Since I am participating in the Alchemy Convention, I should be the one to pay."
Lu Fan quickly said, blocking Bi Yao aside. He was already grateful that Bi Yao had brought him to participate in the Alchemy Convention, and he wouldn't let Bi Yao pay the spirit stones.
"Why are you being so polite with me!"
Bi Yao was a little displeased and rolled her eyes at Lu Fan.
Lu Fan smiled faintly but said nothing more.
After paying the spirit stones, Lu Fan was about to leave when the thin old man called out, "Wait. After paying the spirit stones, you must also refine a Grade One pill to participate in the Alchemy Competition three days later. If you are not even a Grade One alchemist, then you are not qualified." Su Dan Novel Network.
"But I've already paid the spirit stones!" Lu Fan said. "If I'm not a Grade One alchemist, won't the spirit stones be non-refundable?"
"Naturally. If you had no ability, how would you dare to pay the spirit stones so readily?" the thin old man chuckled.
Lu Fan was somewhat helpless. He hadn't expected the Alchemist Guild to act this way.
"If you can refine a Grade Two Spirit Gathering Pill, then refining a Grade One pill should be a piece of cake," Long Yi said with a faint smile.
Lu Fan was somewhat helpless and reluctantly went to the backyard of the Alchemist Guild. He discovered that in the alchemists' backyard, there were many alchemy furnaces. These furnaces were much better than his own. Any furnace taken out was worth a considerable sum.
"Come on! You can start refining now. The medicinal herbs here can be used freely!" the thin old man stated directly. "But one thing must be clear: the pills you refine belong to the Alchemist Guild!"
Lu Fan was stunned. He felt it was unfair but didn't say much. After all, he was the one who wanted to participate in the Alchemy Convention, and it wouldn't be good to fall out with them.
The thin old man did not walk away. He stood by the side, having supervisory duties and naturally wouldn't let things slide easily. The Alchemy Convention concerned the reputation of the entire Alchemist Guild, so they couldn't afford to have unqualified participants.