97: Also practicing medicine!

"But over the years, the Family has gradually declined, and the Alchemist talent among the younger generation has become increasingly poor. There isn't even a Sixth-Rank Alchemist who can be presented. Xin Lan is already the best in the clan, but she's only a Fifth-Rank Alchemist."

He paused, his tone growing heavier: "The Pill Tower has a rule: every so often, the Five Great Families undergo an assessment. Each Family is required to send young Alchemists under the age of thirty to participate. Only by passing the assessment can they retain their Elder seats and their status as one of the Five Great Families."

"The Ye Family failed the previous two assessments. If we don't pass this time, we will be completely expelled from the Five Great Families and lose the protection of the Pill Tower."

"At that time, let alone the Black Fire Sect, any force in the Pill Domain could bully the Ye Family."

Ye Xinlan lowered her head, her fingers tightly clutching her sleeves, her voice filled with guilt: "It's all my fault... if only I could have made a Breakthrough to Sixth-Rank earlier, perhaps the Ye Family wouldn't be in such a passive situation."

"It has nothing to do with you," Jiang Luo interrupted her, his gaze falling on Ye Zhong, a faint smile playing on the corner of his lips. "Elder Ye, perhaps I can help. I forgot to tell you, besides Cultivating Dou Qi, I have another identity — an Alchemist."

Ye Zhong suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with disbelief: "Lord Jiang Luo... you are actually an Alchemist?"

A Dou Zun Expert is already a top combat force in the Central Plains. To add the identity of an Alchemist is simply unheard of! He instinctively pressed, "Then... what is your Alchemist Rank?"

"Barely, a Seventh-Rank Alchemist," Jiang Luo said in a calm tone, as if speaking of a trivial matter. "I wonder if this level is enough to help the Ye Family pass the assessment?"

"Seven... Seventh-Rank?!"

Ye Zhong's eyes instantly widened, and the Pill Tower token in his hand fell onto the table with a 'clatter,' his voice trembling with excitement.

"You are a Seventh-Rank Alchemist?!"

One must know that throughout the entire Pill Domain, the Alchemists capable of refining a seventh-grade pill number no more than ten, and each of them is a highly sought-after commodity by various forces!

With Jiang Luo's help, not only would they pass the assessment, but the Ye Family might even be able to use this opportunity to rise again in the Pill Domain!

He quickly stood up and bowed to Jiang Luo again, his posture even more respectful than before: "Lord Jiang Luo, if you are willing to help, the Ye Family will not only retain its Elder seat but also restore its former glory! This old man, on behalf of the entire Ye Family, bows to you!"

With that, he was about to kneel.

Jiang Luo quickly raised his hand to support him: "Elder Ye, there's no need for such formality. I'm helping the Ye Family, firstly because Miss Ye once helped Xiao Yi Xian and the others, and secondly, I can't stand the bullying tactics of the Pill Domain's forces. However, I have a condition."

"Please state it! Let alone one condition, even ten or a hundred, the Ye Family will never refuse!" Ye Zhong quickly said.

"I need the Ye Family to help me collect several rare Medicinal Pills needed for refining a body. I'll give you the specific list later," Jiang Luo said. "As for the assessment, you only need to announce that I am a Guest Elder Alchemist recruited by the Ye Family; there's no need to expose my true identity."

Ye Zhong nodded repeatedly: "No problem! Regarding the medicinal ingredients, this old man will immediately send people to handle it. Even if we have to search the entire Pill Domain, we will definitely find them all for you! As for the Guest Elder identity, I will arrange it now, ensuring no mistakes!"

Ye Xinlan watched the scene before her, and the worry that had weighed on her heart for many days finally completely lifted. A brilliant smile appeared on her face: "Big Brother Jiang, thank you! You not only saved the Ye Family but also helped us solve our biggest problem. The Ye Family will never forget this kindness!"

Jiang Luo nodded slightly.