C184 A Bit Tired

Elder Qing gave a nod of approval and declared:

"The assessment is now complete. Only the three of you have succeeded. Once you become alchemists, I will formally take you on as my nominal disciples."

The youths not selected were visibly disheartened, yet there was little they could do. The Grand Pill Master had spoken, and they had no choice but to depart with their hopes dashed.

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