Upon hearing Lin Chuan's words, Hu Ling was already numb; she had no idea what kind of expression to wear as she looked at him.
Had she not witnessed firsthand some of his abilities that defied common sense, she would have dismissed Lin Chuan as a lunatic.
While formations might not demand an excessive amount of innate talent and aptitude, alchemy was a purely merit-based pursuit; reaching the level of a Fourth-Grade Alchemist required absolute genius. Beyond one's personal qualifications, time, energy, and a vast quantity of materials were absolute prerequisites. That was precisely why alchemy was known as the most money-draining profession, with no exceptions.
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