High above the clouds, the spirit ship sailed like a celestial beast, roaring through sky currents. On deck, the air buzzed not with wind—but pride and posturing.
The disciple continued to chat nonstop while Lin Lin and Kent sat in a corner.
"I refined six batches of advanced strengthening pills for the inner court last month," boasted a tall, pale youth with silver hair tied in three knots. "Even Master Yun praised them."
"That's nothing, Senior Ren Tao," said a sharp-eyed girl dressed in jade green robes. "I concocted a Dual Spirit Rejuvenation Elixir for Vice-Dean Luo himself. He gifted me a Mid-Tier fire essence!"
Another disciple, lean and proud, added with a scoff, "I've already cleared half the theory for my 4-star assessment. It's only a matter of time. I'll probably be the youngest 4-star alchemist from the Azure Pill Hall!"
The bragging continued until Lin Lin, sitting elegantly beside the mast, finally spoke.
