Chapter 3629: Alchemy is Just a Hobby

Xiao Fan not only refused to become a disciple of the two Elders, but also refused to become a Red-robed Disciple.

This matter seemed utterly unbelievable to the surrounding crowd.

Especially for Cang Wu on the side, who had cultivated Alchemy techniques bitterly for hundreds of years, even searching for various precious ancient books during that time, all for the chance to become a Red-robed Disciple.

Yet this opportunity had now fallen into Xiao Fan's hands, and he actually refused?!

"Kid, you… don't be impulsive. Even if you pass the assessment, you'll only be a Green-Robed Disciple in the end. Don't ruin your own future…" At this moment, Elder Bao couldn't help but speak up.

He felt that Xiao Fan was being foolish. How could he give up such a great opportunity for nothing?

Furthermore, if he became a disciple of Du Xingwen and Ju Huaqing, it would be equivalent to having a great backing in the Biyun Divine Palace. These two were Alchemy Great Masters, and countless people owed them favors.

Elder Bao believed Xiao Fan must be unaware of this, which was why he spoke up to remind him.

However, hearing Elder Bao's words, Xiao Fan still shook his head in refusal: "No… I still want to rely on my own efforts, truly."

"You… sigh…" Hearing this, Elder Bao hesitated to speak further and shook his head helplessly.

Since the other party had said as much, what else could he do?

Similarly, Du Xingwen and Ju Huaqing also shook their heads helplessly.

He wouldn't let them be his Master, and he even refused the status of a Red-robed Disciple.

"Kid, can you tell me why?" Ju Huaqing hesitated for a moment before speaking in a deep voice.

He simply couldn't understand why the other party would refuse such excellent conditions.

"This… Alchemy is just a side interest, something I do occasionally. This Junior is more interested in Cultivating to improve my own strength." Xiao Fan hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and spoke.

Ju Huaqing: "…"

Du Xingwen: "…"

Everyone: "…"

Hearing Xiao Fan's words, the vicinity fell into a dead silence; no one knew what to say.

Doing it occasionally?!

And he could be this powerful?!

"You… kid, you're truly wasting a god-given gift! With such great talent, it's a pity not to practice Alchemy!" Ju Huaqing was stunned for a moment before saying with deep regret, "Kid, if you act like this, you'll face divine retribution, do you understand?!"

To be able to force an Elder of the Biyun Divine Palace to say such things showed how indignant this highly respected old man was at this moment.

But Xiao Fan's thoughts remained the same, and he still shook his head in refusal: "Senior, this Junior wants to rely on my own efforts."

Seeing Xiao Fan's persistence, Du Xingwen and Ju Huaqing said no more and turned to leave helplessly…

However, before leaving, both Elders secretly sent a Sound Transmission to Xiao Fan, telling him that if he changed his mind, he could look for them at any time.

After Elders Du Xingwen and Ju Huaqing left, everyone looked at Xiao Fan with eyes full of shock and curiosity.

To refuse even the status of a Red-robed Disciple, this guy is truly a madman…

"Kid, you… might regret this in the future." Elder Bao hesitated for a moment, shaking his head with a sigh.

Xiao Fan smiled and said nothing.

In fact, the reason Xiao Fan refused was not that he had no interest in Alchemy, but rather because he knew very well that if he truly accepted the help of Elders Du Xingwen and Ju Huaqing, he would definitely become the focus of the Biyun Divine Palace.

Xiao Fan's identity was special; once his identity was exposed, Elders Du Xingwen and Ju Huaqing wouldn't be able to protect him at all. At that time, even the entire Biyun Divine Palace would face a great disaster.

Xiao Fan wanted to keep a low profile, so he had to refuse the two of them.

Never mind becoming a disciple of the two Elders; even directly entering through the back door to become a Red-robed Disciple would be a conspicuous matter.

By refusing the kindness of the two Elders, he would become a Green-Robed Disciple first, and then slowly become a Red-robed Disciple through other means… this way, he could at least maintain a lower profile.

Of course, the people nearby were unaware of Xiao Fan's thoughts.

"Um, you… Bufan, why did you refuse? Are you really not interested in Alchemy?" At this time, the sullen Cang Wu said in a heavy voice.

"Yeah, no interest…" Xiao Fan spread his hands: "Alchemy is just a hobby, something I do occasionally… I just didn't expect my Alchemy attainment to be this high."

Cang Wu: "…"

I shouldn't have asked… Cang Wu gave a blank "oh" and then quietly shut his mouth.

Actually, there was no enmity between Cang Wu and Xiao Fan; Cang Wu was just unwilling to accept being defeated by Xiao Fan in Alchemy.

"The first round… hmm… Bufan, Cang Wu, Mou Qiushui, Li Ge…" At this moment, Elder Bao spoke slowly. Everyone whose name he called received special bonus points.

In the subsequent assessments, they would have a greater advantage.

Of course.

Elder Bao also knew one thing in his heart: no matter how the subsequent assessments went, he had to make sure this fellow named "Bufan" became a Green-Robed Disciple.