Life After Prison by Silencieux
Chapter 1651

Chapter 1651

"Fourth-grade low-rank materials?" Felix and Harris were left utterly dumbfounded upon seeing the materials Severin had unveiled. It did not cross their mind that Severin would attempt to refine a fourth-grade low- rank pill. If he succeeded, there would be no doubt that he was a fourth-grade low-rank alchemist.

In that instance, it was highly likely that their sect leader had scouted him and made the necessary living arrangements for him in the sect. Consequently, there was not much that they could do about it if Severin were indeed a fourth-grade low-rank alchemist who had been permitted to reside there.

"After you, then. I'll have no choice but to concede defeat if you manage to successfully craft your pill. My skills are capped at third-grade high-rank. I'm not capable of producing pills any higher than that," Igor declared after considering the matter for a while. He had spent the past few months attempting to craft a fourth-grade low-rank pill but made insignificant progress in his endeavor.

He had yet to make a breakthrough to the much-anticipated ability of a fourth-grade low-rank alchemist. The three fourth-grade low-rank alchemists he approached for advice were not keen on providing extensive guidance.

There were occasions where he shamelessly treated them to drinks and offered up some of his valuable treasures, yet the most that he received in return was a chance to observe them refine their pills once each Regardless of whether Severin succeeded in crafting the pill, witnessing a fourth-grade low-rank alchemist's work for free was a priceless opportunity for Igor. He intended to pay close attention to observing and perhaps even forgo crafting his own pill altogether. Trying to juggle the crafting and observing would make it difficult for him to pay attention. He was not prepared to miss his chance to scrutinize Severin's technique. Severin smiled, for he was already aware of Igor's thoughts. Nevertheless, he paid little heed to it and began heating his cauldron without further ado.

"Isn't Igor supposed to be here?" Harold Rigg, one of the fourth-grade low-rank alchemists, arrived at Igor's courtyard. He expected to find Igor and the latter's apprentices there, but all he saw upon arrival was an empty courtyard. He glanced around and eventually spotted them in the neighboring courtyard that was well-known for its location.

He hurried over t to call Igor's group and was surprised to see that they were observing a young man crafting a pill. He was immediately overwhelmed with shock as he caught sight of Severin's fourth-grade low-rank materials.

"Is he a fourth-grade low-rank alchemist? When did he join the sect? Why wasn't I told about this?" Harold whispered to his fellow alchemist Igor.

Igor whispered back, "He's new, so I'm not sure if he's genuinely a fourth-grade low-rank alchemist or if he's just pretending.

However, Severin's alchemical skills soon left the two observers in awe. They marveled at Severin's precise manipulation of each ingredient, his accurate timing, and his exemplary control over the fire. Severin's display of mastery was truly beyond comparison.

Felix and Harris found themselves brimming with excitement. It was a first for them to observe a fourth-grade low-rank alchemist at the cauldron. In the past, their exposure to alchemy was limited only to igor's third- grade low-rank experience. Even then, they did not get to see their master do so very frequently. It went without saying that neither had the chance to watch any of the fourth-grade low-rank alchemists at work. That such an opportunity would present itself was thus a welcome surprise.