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“I don’t really want to,” Holly replied casually. “With our status as one of the four great families, we could go to Medicine God Island without any assessment. All it would take is a word from my dad, and we’d be guaranteed a spot. They always have internal quotas. This type of assessment is clearly meant for those alchemists at the bottom.”
“There’s an internal quota available? How come I’ve never heard of it?” Fourier was taken aback.
“You’re really naive. It’s not just the four great families, I’m guessing even those alchemist guilds would have some slots. But there wouldn’t be many, probably a single guild could only have four or five slots at best,” said Holly.
No sooner had Holly finished speaking, than Garret sidled up to John, asking, “What do you think of this assessment, Mr. White?”
“I haven’t looked yet, but I don’t think many will make it through,”
“Mr. White, my friend, there’s no need to worry. I have five spots available. Even if you don’t pass the assessment, you can still go to Medicine God Island. Even if it means pulling some strings as the president of the Alchemist Guild, I will ensure a spot for you,” said Garret.
He had come solely to reserve a spot for John, ensuring that John would have no choice but to join the Central Alchemist Guild, whether he wanted to or not. Membership was mandatory to secure a spot.
Upon hearing words like “internal quota”, and “easy way out”, John couldn’t help but laugh.
It seemed that even the cultivators of the ethereal realm couldn’t escape the ways of the mundane world.
No matter the realm, power was often the most crucial thing.
The positions that others struggled tirelessly to attain were easily obtained by these prestigious families and alchemist guilds through backdoor connections.
They were even willing to give up spots. That was the disparity.
Some people were always striving to be rich and successful, while others were born rich.
“President White, I don’t need this spot. Is it possible to secure places for my two friends instead? They were considering joining the Central Alchemist Guild. What do you think?” John pointed at Vienna and Sigmund.
“Of course. I’ll just need to say the word!”
“Thank you so much, President White. If you ever need anything, just let me know. If it’s within my power, I’ll do it, no questions asked,” John said gratefully.
He knew that the only reason Garret had given opportunities and slots to Vienna and Sigmund was out of respect for him.
In the ethereal realm, everyone used each other to their advantage. If John hadn’t displayed such exceptional talent in arcane arrays, there was no way Garret would have acted as he did.
Hence, it was necessary for John to make Garret feel comfortable.
“Mr. White, you’re too kind. I’m off to secure another spot.” With that, Garret turned around and left.
He had only secured one spot for John. Now, with Vienna and Sigmund, Garret had to obtain another. If he couldn’t, someone from within their guild would have to give up theirs.
After Garret left, Holly flashed a smile, saying, “Fourier, did you see that? If the alchemist guilds have internal quota, it’s impossible for the prestigious families not to have any.”
“Holly, you’re so clever, you were right all along,” said Fourier affectionately.
“The cases listed on the Doctor-Searching List may seem complex, but it’s not that difficult once one fully comprehends it.”
At that moment, someone suddenly leapt up, hovering in mid-air.
Upon seeing this individual, numerous alchemists from Azure immediately lit up with excitement, exclaiming, “Mr. Jaeger! Mr. Jaeger is here! There’s no ailment he can’t cure.”
“Although the reward for the Doctor-Searching List is substantial, it’s nothing to Mr. Jaeger. That’s why he never participated.”
“Hahaha, with Mr. Jaeger stepping in, Medicine God Island will now have a formidable candidate.”
“Mr. Jaeger? The guy with unfathomable medical skills and also a great philanthropist?”
Many people were familiar with Werner, while others were not. However, Werner’s reputation was well-known to many.
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Upon seeing Werner step forward, Candle quickly dropped his frivolous demeanor and respectfully said, “I, Candle, am honored to meet you, Mr. Jaeger.”
“Is your father, Sue, doing well?” asked Werner.
“My father is doing well. He often fondly reminisces about Mr. Jaeger and frequently talks about the friendship you two shared,” Candle exclaimed.
“Ha, friendship, my foot. Your dad is such a petty man with a lot of insecurities. Every time we sparred, if he lost, he’d act like it was no big deal on the surface. But behind the scenes, he’d be seething with anger. So much so that he ultimately resorted to practicing forbidden arts, hoping to surpass me through such means. In the end, he was banished to Medicine God Island. Speaking of which, I do bear some responsibility for the current state of your father.” Werner sighed.
“Mr. Jaeger, you don’t need to blame yourself. Without you, my father wouldn’t have reached Medicine God Island or achieved what he has now. Maybe this is fate-after all, one cannot defy destiny…” Candle surprisingly offered comfort to Werner.
“Fate?” Werner let out a bitter laugh. “Yes, this is fate, something that’s destined. Everything, everything is preordained.”
“Mr. Jaeger, there’s no need for you to pass any tests. I will personally arrange for a spirit ship to escort you to Medicine God Island.”
Candle knew that with Werner’s capabilities, solving the complex medical mysteries listed on the Doctor-Searching List would be a breeze.
After all, Werner was a Supreme Alchemist, an entity even more powerful than his father.
Werner, however, shook his head and said, “I won’t go to Medicine God Island. I’m not interested in the site of the fall. I just want to help everyone pass the test, that’s all.”
Werner’s words left Candle in quite a predicament.
However, from the outset, he never claimed that the participants couldn’t accept help.
Werner could decipher the various intractable diseases listed on the Doctor-Searching List, find solutions, and then convey them to everyone present using his spiritual sense.
With this, everyone was then able to pass the assessment.
Upon hearing Werner’s words, a glimmer of hope was ignited among everyone present. If this was allowed, they would all be able to go to Medicine God Island.
“Mr. Jaeger, this approach seems a bit unfair. However, since it’s you who proposed it, I’m not in a position to say much.”
Candle didn’t stop Werner, after all, considering Werner’s relationship with his father, he had to show respect and regard him as an elder.
Upon seeing that Candle did not intervene, everyone was thrilled.
John’s expression subtly shifted as well. He, too, was curious to see Werner’s true capabilities.
Given that Werner was admired by many and had a good relationship with Medicine God Island, he didn’t seem to be a malicious character.
However, Winona carried her own emotional baggage. Her escape had lasted for several decades.
Despite this, Werner must have recognized his mistake, as he showed no interest in the site of Medicine God’s fall.
For him, cultivation had already taken a backseat to romantic relationships.
In the ethereal realm, most cultivators prioritized their cultivation above all else. Even when they sought a dual cultivation partner, it was merely to accelerate their own progress in cultivation.
Werner quickly scanned through all the green information displayed on the Doctor-Searching List.
Following a brief silence, he suddenly opened his eyes.
A spiritual sense surfaced in John’s mind.
“The seventh ailment is caused by excessive pill consumption during cultivation, which damages the meridians. It requires the use of meridian-clearing pills to treat the condition by clearing the meridians.”
“The thirteenth ailment is caused by poisoning. The poison administered is the Cold-Resisting Pill, typically used to counter extreme cold. However, this individual practiced fire techniques, leading to blocked energy channels and chaotic spiritual energy. The remedy would be an arcane-tier heat-balancing pill…”
“The twenty-second…”
Werner had detailed the majority of the symptoms, going as far as explaining the causes. He even mentioned the use of pills and mystical herbs for treatment.
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This was essentially the same as giving everyone the answers. Everyone could now copy slavishly. If one still couldn’t concoct the necessary pills, it would be a real disgrace. Attending the Alchemist Fair would be pointless.
As John listened to Werner, he noted the numerous symptoms displayed and realized that Werner was indeed quite formidable.
There were certain ailments that John could analyze and devise treatments for, yet he was clueless about their origins.
However, Werner was able to articulate it in detail, which just goes to show how advanced his medical skills were.
This was something that John couldn’t help but admire. John looked at Werner with admiration. With such exceptional medical skills, Werner could easily have founded his own sect in the ethereal realm.
Yet, he remained in Sparta, avoiding prominent family disputes and grand alchemist fairs.
His sole focus was Winona.
He was truly a man hopelessly in love.
Many people began to make use of their own personal pill cauldrons, crafting the pills required on the Doctor-Searching List.
Certain high-tier pills couldn’t be concocted, so they sought out pills that were easier to make.
Although the intractable diseases seemed extremely difficult to cure at first glance, a deeper understanding might reveal that even the simplest elixir could offer a solution.
The prerequisite was to fully understand these symptoms.
Now that Werner had explained everything, all that was left was for those alchemists to concoct the pills.
For a time, numerous alchemists busied themselves concocting pills, leaving the entire city of Sparta enveloped in a pervasive scent of herbs.
“Holly, Mr. Jaeger is really impressive, and he seems to be quite smitten with your aunt. This time, when she comes back, we can’t let her leave again. Bringing them together could be greatly beneficial for the Weaver family,” Fourier expressed his admiration enthusiastically.
“That means the Rider family will also benefit from this. Soon, we’re all going to be one big family,” Holly said with a laugh.
“Right, we’ll be family soon. Once we’ve absorbed the Boucher and Dupont families, our two families will be the ones calling the shots in Sparta. By that time, even the Azuren Alchemist Guild will have to tread lightly around our two families.” Fourier said as he wrapped his arm around Holly’s shoulder.
John was listening to the conversation between Fourier and Holly, letting out a soft sigh. He was unsure whether Holly’s attachment to Fourier was born out of genuine love, or merely a marriage of convenience for personal gain.
However, it seemed more like a strategic marriage alliance. This way, the combined strength of both families could gradually overpower the other two.
John quickly realized that if Sparta was left with only two major medical clans-the Weaver family and the Rider family-a fierce competition, both overt and covert, would inevitably arise between them.
By that time, the union between Holly and Fourier would become insignificant.
In the mundane world, even ancient emperors, in a bid to buy time for development, would marry off their daughters to leaders of remote tribes.
But in the end, they still resorted to violence as a means to solve problems. In their eyes, familial bonds were the least valuable of all.
Gradually, the cultivators had finished concocting their pills and began to present them to Candle for approval. As long as the produced pill matched the one used for treatment on Medicine God Island, they would be considered to have passed the assessment.
Many alchemists had passed the assessment and after registering, they were eagerly waiting to head to Medicine God Island.
However, there were some individuals who, despite being allowed to copy during an open- book exam, still astonishingly failed.
Explosions kept ringing out as people struggled with concocting their pills.
If someone couldn’t even pass this stage, no one would feel sorry for them-it was simply what they deserved.
They shouldn’t even refer to themselves as alchemists, and hence, there was no need for them to attend the alchemist fair.
Vienna and Sigmund had also successfully concocted their medicinal pills. Since they could pass the assessment, there was no need for them to use the quota from the Central Alchemist Guild anymore.
. Am always imagining the look on his face together with John's
