Many of the alchemists present perked up their ears at Silent Wonder's question, and they instinctively shifted their gazes to Shifeng, concern filling their eyes.
Candlelight continued to expand and recruit more Lifestyle players. Among them, there was no lack of Advanced Alchemists and talented alchemists who preferred freedom and freedom.
Now that Candlelight had offered such tempting benefits, even Master Alchemists would be tempted, not to mention Advanced Alchemists like themselves.
"Official members are also Candlelight's members. Of course, that includes you," Shifeng said, chuckling.
He was aware of everyone's concerns. He had only offered these alchemy tools to attract more alchemists from the outside world. In the past, he hadn't had the capital to do so, but things were different now. Naturally, he wouldn't allow only Advanced Alchemists and core members to qualify for the competition.
Hearing this, Silent Wonder breathed out a sigh of relief. She had never thought that the Ling YI Society would be so generous.
As expected of Starmoon Kingdom's number one trading firm! How generous! Sure enough, other trading firms can't compare! It seems I made the right decision to join Candlelight.
"All hail the Guild Leader! With such generosity, our competition will most likely become even more intense in the future. "
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At this moment, Silent Wonder wasn't the only one to breathe a sigh of relief. Many of the Advanced Alchemists present also grew excited. At the same time, however, they felt a significant amount of pressure.
Official members could also participate in the competition. As long as news of the competition spread, these restrictions wouldn't be unacceptable to the alchemy fanatics who preferred freedom. After all, official members only needed to complete the daily quests set by the trading firm. If they wanted to leave, they would only need to pay a penalty fee.
Candlelight's alchemists would definitely swarm to a frightening number.
"I've heard that your alchemy standards are quite good. Aren't you interested in participating in the competition?" Shifeng asked softly.
"I'm already satisfied with my current situation. Thank you for your kindness, Guild Leader," Silent Wonder replied. She understood what Shifeng wanted, but she rejected his offer without hesitation.
Now that she had the opportunity to compete fairly, she was confident that she could get into the top three without any problems, even if those alchemists had the full support of the trading firm.
With the help of those alchemy tools, she could become a Master Alchemist.
Shifeng didn't say anything. He knew Silent Wonder's personality very well.
In other words, the upper echelons of the various large Guilds had no choice but to learn about the Ten Great Grandmaster Alchemists.
In the past, even Super Guilds had repeatedly invited Silent Wonder to join them, promising her many times. However, Silent Wonder's reply had been the same. Not to mention, the Ling YI Society hadn't even been a Super Guild.
"President, why don't we change the new benefits now?" A Melancholy Smile could tell that Silent Wonder, as well as many other Advanced Alchemists, lacked interest in becoming a core member. He could not help but suggest, "Treat the Dark-Gold ranked Emerald Set as a core member benefit. That way, we should be able to attract more Advanced Alchemists to join Candlelight."
Although using a full set of Dark-Gold alchemy tools as a new benefit for Candlelight's alchemists was impressive and would definitely attract quite a few powerful alchemists, it would also reduce their desire to become Candlelight's core members.
This wasn't a wise decision at all.
If he changed the new benefits, he believed that the Advanced Alchemists, who had been hesitant, would definitely become Candlelight's core members without hesitation.
After all, even a Master Alchemist would find it difficult to refuse the right to use a full set of Dark-Gold alchemy tools.
"Relax. Do you think it's so easy for official members to obtain the benefits I've set?" Shifeng chuckled. He did not elaborate further. "If they can obtain the benefits, it'll be my loss."
"They can't obtain them?" A Melancholy Smile could not help his surprise.
Since Candlelight had agreed that official members could participate in the competition as well, it meant that alchemy skills would speak for themselves. Currently, Silent Wonder and the other alchemists were all quite skilled. Silent Wonder, in particular, had already ranked among the top three. If she worked hard and got lucky, she might even win first place. How could she possibly not obtain the new benefits?
Shifeng did not bother to explain. While talent was important, resources were not to be underestimated. Although current players valued resources, they did not understand just how important external resources were.
Following which, Shifeng had the alchemists who had signed the contract remain. As for the others, they could leave and attend to their own matters.
Only 96 alchemists remained. The remaining 60-plus had already left. Among the 60-plus alchemists who had left, the majority were Advanced Alchemists.
However, this outcome was much better than Shifeng had expected.
"Since everyone has signed the contract and chosen to fight for the opportunity to become a Master, let's begin the test."
Shifeng then took out a thick tome from his bag and placed it on the alchemy table. Despite only placing the tome on the table, everyone could feel the ambient Mana surging toward it.
"What's that tome?"
Everyone was surprised when they saw the tome on the table.
They had seen plenty of good items, but this was the first time they had seen something like this.
"However, the test this time is a little special. I won't be testing your forging success rate. Instead, I will be testing your learning ability," Shifeng said, smiling as he pointed at the tome on the table.
"Learning ability?"
Everyone was confused as they looked at the tome. Even A Melancholy Smile was confused.
Was he trying to test everyone's memory?
"I believe that you should have learned plenty of Basic Alchemy Techniques from Candlelight's database, right? You should have a better understanding of Basic Alchemy Techniques' effects than I do." Shifeng then picked up the tattered tome and opened the tome's Attribute Panel. He then showed the tome to everyone. "Meanwhile, this tome contains some unique alchemy techniques. You can call them Secret Alchemy Techniques. They are several times more effective than the Basic Alchemy Techniques you have learned. As long as you can learn these techniques within the allotted time, you will pass the test.
"Anyone who passes the test will have the right to read this Moon God's Secret Record."
After saying so, Shifeng took out the Moon God's Secret Record from his bag and showed it to everyone.
"The Moon God's Secret Record? Isn't that one of the legendary Alchemy Techniques?"
Everyone's jaws dropped as they looked at the ancient tome in Shifeng's hands. They couldn't believe their eyes.
Everyone present was an alchemist. They often looked up all kinds of information, such as the alchemy world's Five Great Techniques. However, to them, these techniques were nothing more than dreams and legends. They had never thought that they would have the opportunity to read them.
How could they not be shocked when Shifeng took out the Moon God's Secret Record?
This was a tome that could lead one to the pinnacle of alchemy. It was a treasure that even Grandmaster Alchemists yearned for.
Only now did everyone understand why they hadn't signed the contract after the test, but before. If news of such a treasure spread, it would definitely cause a commotion in the alchemy world.
Melancholic Smile was at a loss for words when she saw this.
It was no wonder why Shifeng was so generous as to allow all of Candlelight's alchemists to compete for the right to use alchemy tools …
Compared to the Secret Alchemy Techniques and the Moon God's Secret Record, those items were not even worth mentioning.
"You've all seen it. Whether or not you can read it will depend on your standards," Shi Feng said.
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