Felix and Harris exchanged bewildered nces. They were skeptical of what they heard. Most


    alchemists in the sect were first or second–grade, with few, if any, third–grade alchemists. Fourth-


    grade alchemists were generally unheard of.


    It had been years since a third–grade alchemist was added to their ranks, let alone a fourth–grade


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    low–rank alchemist. If the young man before them were as he imed, then the position he would


    hold within the sect would be unthinkably prestigious.


    “This can’t be possible! I refuse to believe it! We weren’t told about this! The sect would have


    announced it if a fourth–grade low–rank alchemist joined us.” Felix shook his head in disbelief, the


    news seemingly having shaken him.


    He scrutinized Severin and continued, “Hmph. He’s young, and didn’t he just address me as his


    senior? Why would a fourth–grade alchemist keep such a low profile? You’re all just trying to pull


    our leg.”


    Harris chimed in and echoed Felix’s sentiment, “Yeah! They’re lying!” He initially wanted to use


    alchemical know–how to impress thosedies, but all of them happened to be Severin’s women! As if


    that was not bad enough, Severin imed to be a fourth–grade alchemist! He found it


    difficult toe to terms with that.


    Severin noted their skepticism and said, “We just arrived here today, so it’s more than appropriate for


    me to address you as a senior within the sect. That doesn’t apply to alchemy or achievements though.


    If I had been the kind to boast about my abilities, you two should be calling me your


    senior.”


    “You can’t be serious. Well, in that, let’s see if you qualify to be addressed as such. If you’re able to


    produce a third–grade pill right here and now, I’ll address you as senior! Heck, I’ll even kneel in


    respect!” Felix’s expression turned darker.


    Harris chimed in, “Yeah! It’s hard to believe someone as young as you would have such profound


    alchemical skills. We have three fourth–grade low–rank alchemists in our sect, and they’re all pretty


    old. Even the youngest out of the three is already in their fifties. I can’t imagine you having the same


    ability as them when you’re so much younger. If you can produce a third–grade low–rank pill right here,


    I’m willing to address you as my senior. I’ll kneel and apologize to you too, if that’s what you want.”


    “But if you’re lying to us, we’ll have you removed from this ce, even if it means having to use


    Severin found their skepticism somewhat amusing. He retrieved his cauldron and proposed, “I hope


    you keep your word, though. I have time to spare anyway, so I’ll be happy to craft a pill in front of you.”


    Harris gulped in shock upon seeing the cauldron. He was no longer confident ofing out victorious


    in their challenge. They would soon be facing a very awkward predicament if Severin ended up


    seeding.


    “His cauldron doesn’t seem ordinary. It could be a spiritual tool, a third–grade one, perhaps. This will


    improve his chances of sess by a mile,” Felix pointed out after observing the cauldron.


    Harris frowned. In a hushed tone, he suggested to Felix, “Should we ask him to stop? Our dignity will


    remain more or less intact if we leave now. On the contrary, we’ll have to face humiliation if he


    manages to produce the pill.”


    Felix frowned and deliberated about their situation “Leaving now would be just as humiliating. It’s the


    same as admitting defeat. I think we should let him continue. If he seeds, then we’ll just have to


    bear our embarrassment. If he fails, then we still have a chance to leave with our heads held high!”