Chapter 34

Luo Bi arrived at the Wu Family Apothecary, and Wu Yue asked about the test again. Luo Bi recounted the details, picking and choosing what to say.

After listening, Wu Yue pondered for a moment and tentatively asked, "Have you ever considered being an assistant to a potion alchemist?"

Luo Bi's eyes flickered. She smiled on the surface, but a trace of mockery passed unnoticed at the corner of her mouth. "I haven't thought about it. Don't even bring it up; it's impossible."

The Wu Family is one of the major clans in the Empire and naturally has no shortage of talented alchemists. Among them are Wu Yue's niece, Wu Ying, and nephew, Wu Xia, the children of Wu Yue's brother, Wu Dang. Wu Dang is arrogant, impulsive, and easily swayed, and his appearance is unremarkable. However, his children are exceptionally outstanding.

Wu Ying, at seventeen, awakened her mental and soul powers at the age of two. Her talent level is high, and her attributes are quite good, being both fire and wood. Two years ago, she successfully passed the potion alchemist examination with her solid skills and is currently a second-level potion alchemist.

Wu Xia, at fifteen, is one year away from adulthood. He awakened his mental and soul powers at the age of three, with a high talent level and attributes of fire, wood, and water. He recently passed the alchemist examination, and it is said that his performance was excellent.

As outstanding young members of the Wu Family, Wu Ying and Wu Xia naturally have no shortage of assistants, but each one they have tried seems unsatisfactory. Currently, both of them have assistants who have been with them for some time, but they are always ready to be replaced. If a better candidate comes along, the Wu Family will not hesitate to dismiss them.

As soon as Wu Yue mentioned it, Luo Bi guessed it was related to Wu Ying and Wu Xia.

After all, Wu Yue has no children of his own and has poured all his affection into Wu Ying and Wu Xia.

As expected, when Wu Yue saw her reluctance to be an assistant, he frowned and tried to persuade her, "Don't jump to conclusions so quickly. You know that Wu Ying and Wu Xia have high talent levels, especially Wu Ying, who is already a second-level potion alchemist. However, her current assistant is not up to par. Not only is his character questionable, but his awakened abilities do not match Wu Ying's. After all, it's rare to find someone who has awakened both mental and soul powers."

Wu Yue smiled, "But you have awakened both, and we know each other well. How about it? Consider being Wu Ying's assistant. The Wu Family has some connections on the Imperial Star, and we can get you a spot at the Alchemist Academy. Spend two years with Wu Ying, and you might become a potion alchemist yourself."

Wu Yue knew Luo Bi's independent nature and that she wouldn't take orders from others, but for his niece, he had to ask. Even if Luo Bi didn't agree immediately, it would be good for her to consider it.

Thinking about the current assistant with Wu Ying, Wu Yue shook his head. That person is truly no good, lazy, and greedy, with no discernment. More importantly, he lacks real skills, and such an assistant is of little benefit to Wu Ying.

Jiang Zhu, who was ostensibly processing medicinal plants, had been listening intently. Seizing the opportunity, he interjected, "That's right. Wu Ying has a good personality, and you two will definitely get along. Once you enter the Alchemist Academy, with Wu Ying guiding you, it will be much better than following other alchemists. I've heard that many alchemists treat their assistants poorly."

Jiang Zhu listed several benefits to persuade Luo Bi, especially praising Wu Ying without reservation. During their idle chats, Jiang Zhu and Luo Bi occasionally mentioned topics related to alchemists and their assistants, both knowing the ins and outs of the situation. However, at this moment, Jiang Zhu, driven by his own interests, spoke somewhat insincerely.