Chapter 80
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Volume 3 + Chapter 80: Lunatic
Xia Yi had finished refining the Conversion Elixir.
Next, all that was left was for the doctor to examine it. Once the test was approved, she’d finally be free.
“Alright, I’m done,” Xia Yi said.
However, the doctor suddenly picked up the Conversion Elixir, dipped a cotton swab into it, and licked it after bringing it to her mouth.
“Eh?!”
Xia Yi was startled by the doctor’s abrupt action.
What the heck—this woman is nuts!
Without a second thought, she just dared to taste it directly?!
Isn’t she afraid she’ll die from this stuff?
If this woman really died right here, how would Xia Yi explain it? Killing a doctor inside Rhine Alchemy could really land her in prison. She’d be accused of being a spy, and no bail could save her!
“Doctor, you—”
But before Xia Yi could finish speaking, the doctor’s face immediately changed color.
First pale, then red, then green, and finally purple—an absolutely dazzling display.
“Mmm!!”
The doctor clutched her mouth and ran to the sink, followed by a series of quite unpleasant sounds.
“Bleeeergh—!!!”
The doctor vomited a rainbow, and only after a while did she seem to recover, slumping over the sink and weakly calling out.
“H-Help… pocket… candy…!”
Xia Yi quickly rushed over, took the lollipop from the doctor’s pocket, unwrapped it, and skillfully placed it in the doctor’s mouth.
After a while, the color finally returned to the doctor’s face.
“Phew… saved…”
“Are you okay?” Xia Yi asked with concern.
The doctor waved her hand weakly, gripped the edge of the sink, stood up, turned on the faucet, and washed away the rainbow.
“I’m fine… I just didn’t expect it to taste that bitter. I really can’t handle bitter stuff… If I do, I might literally die…”
Hearing the doctor’s explanation, Xia Yi secretly let out a sigh of relief. So it wasn’t because of the potion’s effects.
“Xia Yi, how can you drink such a bitter alchemical potion?” the doctor asked, puzzled.
“Of course I can! It’s all for the sake of growing taller. I’ve been drinking this potion all along… It’s a family remedy passed down through generations. If I didn’t drink it, I might be even shorter now!” Xia Yi stressed.
“Seems like, aside from being hard to drink, this potion has no real issues,” the doctor remarked.
Of course not. The potion only affected the dragon curse inside her body. To a pure human without such a curse, it was just a plain, horribly bitter liquid.
“Doctor, you’re really reckless. If I’d made a mistake while refining it, and you drank it and something happened… What would we do then?”
“In that case… hee hee, if I died, you wouldn’t be able to get away either.”
The doctor gave a bright, radiant smile.
“My life in exchange for yours—wouldn’t that be fun?”
“…”
Xia Yi looked at the doctor and fell silent.
She felt like this was really what the doctor believed—her expression and tone completely sincere.
This woman might actually be a full-on… lunatic.
Xia Yi inched further away from her.
I want to go home!
“Um, can we end this now? I need to get back to Laurel Academy soon, or my teacher will worry and notify the school, which could cause a lot of trouble…”
Xia Yi used this as an excuse.
“Oh, of course! Xia Yi has already passed the test. This is indeed not a harmful potion,” the doctor confirmed.
“Also, remember what I said before? If you passed the test, I’d give you a surprise.”
“No need, really!”
“A promise is a promise. If you break your word, you can’t be a good big sister,” the doctor said with mock mystery.
“Come on, Xia Yi—close your eyes.”
Xia Yi really couldn’t resist, so she reluctantly closed her eyes.
Then, she felt the doctor press something into her hands—seemed like a card?
“Okay, you can open your eyes now,” the doctor said.
“Huh? This is—?!”
Xia Yi opened her eyes and looked at the card in her hand—quite surprised.
It was an Alchemist Certification Card!
It signified official registration with Rhine Alchemy—a license and proof of identity as a legitimate Alchemist. On the card, the name printed was.
Xia Yi – Lawrence.
“Now, Xia Yi is officially an alchemist.
With this certification, in any region where Rhine Alchemy operates, you have full legal rights to buy tools and materials related to alchemy, to craft or sell alchemical potions, and more.
Also, you can now accept commissions and earn rewards through the Rhine Alchemy Guild.”
The doctor explained cheerfully. From her tone, she seemed genuinely happy for Xia Yi.
“Wait, so that test just now was the alchemist qualification test?” Xia Yi suddenly realized.
“Yes! It was a special assessment. That’s why I went to submit the report earlier.
On behalf of Rhine Alchemy, as the examiner, I judged your performance to be completely qualified.”
“Thank you!” Xia Yi was thrilled.
Having the alchemist certification would make life much easier—she wouldn’t have to deal with annoying obstacles just to buy materials, like earlier.
“By the way, Xia Yi, would you like to intern at my lab as my assistant? The conditions are great—you’ll learn a lot, and I can issue an internship certificate. When you graduate, you could even join us full-time.”
The doctor’s enthusiasm genuinely caught Xia Yi off guard.
It was the kind of opportunity countless alchemy students dreamed of.
Many in Laurel Academy’s alchemy department had a lifelong goal of joining Rhine Alchemy, the most prestigious alchemy institution in the human world. The career path and room for growth here were unmatched.
“Doctor, I really appreciate the offer, but alchemy isn’t my primary field. I’m a mage, and my dream is to become a powerful Archmage. So, I’m really sorry.”
Xia Yi politely declined.
“Aww… won’t you at least consider it?”
“No, thank you.”
“Fine. Rejected by Xia Yi—so sad. I’ll need more candy to recover…”
The doctor sighed dramatically, then pulled out two more lollipops and started eating three at once.
Xia Yi thought the doctor was really strange—mature on the outside, yet her personality was totally unpredictable. One moment she seemed like a crazy lunatic, and the next, she was playful and childish—the contrast was wild.
“Then… Can I go now?” Xia Yi asked.
“I’ll walk you back.”
“Doctor, didn’t you have to go meet the Sword Saint?”
“That guy? Whatever. Let him wait a bit. Who told him to be so rude?” The doctor flicked her lab coat sleeves with a huff.
Although Xia Yi also wanted to mess with the fake Sword Saint, staying around this doctor felt even riskier. Who knew when she’d get another bizarre idea out of nowhere?
“No need, Doctor. You’re busy. I can get back on my own.”
“Alright, I’ll at least arrange a car to take you back.”
The doctor agreed and went to help Xia Yi leave the Alchemist Guild.
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Meanwhile…
“You’re finally back, Doctor. Can we begin the routine check now?”
Wright sat at the experiment table, having already removed his armor.
Other staff members from the Alchemy Lifeform Testing Department were also present—all waiting on the doctor.
“Ugh, I kinda feel like resting first,” the doctor muttered softly.
“Doctor, you need to take this seriously.”
Wright frowned, clearly displeased. The other alchemists looked troubled but dared not speak.
“Everyone is waiting for you. If something goes wrong with my body because of your negligence, no one can afford that cost.”
“Oh~ is that so? Hehe~”
The doctor looked at this so-called “hero” and smiled indifferently, suddenly struck by a fun idea.
She tossed him a vial of potion.
“Wright, here—have a drink of something nice.”
Riliane666
Damn if I’m not wrong this vial contain the potion that’s Xia Yi just make