Leonard's expression did not change much on the surface, but in fact, he was quickly weighing it in his heart, as a virtuous and kind elder, according to his heart, he really did not want to participate in this kind of collusion between the party and the difference.

But at the same time, as the Grand Elder of the Ai Xin Alchemist Guild, he had to proceed from the interests of the guild and has been isolated on the edge of the top industry circle, which is completely inconsistent with the strength of the country, but there is nothing he can do.

Now the key people throw an olive branch to form an alliance, it is reasonable not to miss it, although the things to be done are a little unkind, but it has always been the only way to strengthen the relationship by doing evil together and sharing profits, so I have to say that the proposal is indeed tempting.

Just when Leonard wanted to agree, Xiao Yi's figure suddenly popped up in his mind, and he suddenly had another plan in his heart when he thought of the students and guild apprentices who had come into contact with him in the guild before and recently in the guild who were preparing to represent his country.

smiled at the moment: "I think it's better to forget it, I'm afraid it doesn't make a difference whether you add Ai Xin or not, and besides, I'm too old, and you also know that the burden of the guild is about to be handed over to Link, and I don't want to overstep my responsibilities."

Presumably, you must be very sure of making a joint move, but after all, this is Ai Xin, for my sake, just don't make too much trouble!"

Sheffield stared at Leonard for a moment, and said with a faint smile: "You old fellow, you rely on being higher than me to fool people with nonsense!"

"What are you fooling about?" Rosenberg reacted half a beat slower, and Phillipsis next to him helped him out.

"Hehe, this old boy didn't tell the truth, he didn't agree to form an alliance, not because he was afraid of anything, but he was very confident in the apprentices on his side, and he didn't look down on the team combat method that we took care of each other.

Leonard smiled and said nothing in the face of the jokes of his old friends, but the upright Rosenberg was still a little confused: "Rely on ?...... I see! It's the kid named Xiao Yi, right!

He doesn't compete...... Could it be that your apprentice is not able to teach some unique secret art?

Hey, I said, this is not good, using the teacher's research results to participate in the competition, this is cheating!"

"Put away your dirty thoughts, he was originally a legitimate lecturer in the alchemy department of the Demon Martial Academy, it is normal to impart knowledge to students, and I vouch for it with my personal reputation, Xiao Yi definitely did not do anything beyond the boundaries of lecturers, and his way of cultivating students is not even as direct as your personal disciples.

To be honest, after watching the students he taught, I began to reflect on whether the old routine I had taught his disciples was correct!"

In response to his old friend's statement, Phillipsis blew his beard directly: "Ha, is it so exaggerated! He is a young man, and his own ability is already extraordinary, if he is good at teaching disciples, then how can anyone else live! You hold him so high doesn't necessarily mean that you are helping him!"

"Facts speak louder than words, and other people's reputations are at stake, and I can't belittle them with a clear conscience, right?"

"You...... Okay, then I'd like to see it!"

Seeing that the quarrel between the two elders has a tendency to be infantilized, Sheffield hurriedly played a round and said: "Everyone, don't argue first, how things will be determined by the competition later, but there are still people on the stage who are speaking, how much to give some face, don't be said to be disrespectful to the old!"

"Dare!" Although the two of them were fierce at the same time, they at least put away the posture of the old child and continued to listen.

The curtain on the stage showed the end of the thanks, but Mason did not leave the stage, because according to the rules, after the academic presentation, you need to accept the feedback and questions of the audience, otherwise no matter how high your prestige in the industry is, the theoretical achievements that have not been questioned and repeatedly scrutinized will not be tenable, and naturally you can't just move your mouth twice, you can easily use this authoritative event in the industry to spread your achievements and make a big reputation.

"Now that my presentation has been completed, if you have any questions that you want to correct or have to do, I will answer them for you!"

As soon as Mason finished speaking, someone stood up, apparently an apprentice.

"Hello, President Mason, I'm Taber, an apprentice of the Wharton Empire's Alchemy Guild, and I don't know one thing about the research you just mentioned: that is, in the process of antique dry firing preparation, adding Xingyue grass can indeed improve the yield, but will it not affect the active ingredients due to the acidic substances produced by cauterization?"

"Okay, this student listened very carefully, just when explaining this preparation method, he only mentioned that the method has a limit on use, that is, taking into account this problem, if the preparation as a general material is indeed not suitable, but for finished alchemy elixirs and products with acidic ingredients such as digestion agents and differentiation essences, this preparation method can completely improve the preparation efficiency and quality of the finished product!"

"President Mason, I am the representative of the Far East Alchemist Alliance, and the 'three-way equilibrium' preparation method you just focused on did not mention its success rate, but I think you must have done relevant experiments, so can you please disclose the actual success rate on the spot!"

“...... Uh, what's that...... Cough...... At present, it is about 30% ......"

Then Mason, who saw the audience in an uproar, hurriedly continued:

"Of course, this is because the optimal ratio in the experimental stage is still being tried and perfected, and according to our expectations, it will eventually increase to more than 80% ......"

"In other words, this technique can't be used yet, right?"

“...... It can be understood in this way, but ......"

"Okay, thank you for the answer! I don't have a problem. ”

It's a bit awkward, but it doesn't seem like it's over.

"President Mason, you just mentioned that a preparation method requires the use of a rare herb unique to our country, 'Golden Clay Flower', but this herb has been completely declared extinct in our country this year, so what is the significance of this preparation method......

As the problem deepened, Mason became more and more unable to cope, his words flickered, and the sweat on his head was about to flow into a stream!

In the end, it was Link who came to the stage to solve the siege and announced the end of the Q&A time, and Mason, who was still in high spirits, hurriedly stepped down in a bit of embarrassment.

It was a little cruel for the opening speakers, but it also set a tone for this conference, and this year's conference is afraid to be severe and difficult throughout, and today's research results display unit is the first to bear the brunt.

However, this is not unexpected, the road of alchemist is originally hard and hard, how can it be so easy to seek the status of admiration of thousands of people in all directions, if a person is faced with an environment that is too generous and tolerant, so that other peers who are still suffering in the sea of suffering how to deal with themselves, although it is not the so-called typical 'literati are light', but there is not much difference.

Then the speakers came to the stage one by one, and the weight gradually rose, I have to say that the status of this thing is really proportional to the strength, for the experienced famous alchemist has already experienced countless such scenes, naturally in the display and Q&A link also seems to be more and more smooth, there is no lack of excitement and ushered in bursts of applause.

As the whole day drew to a close, the last speaker was finally ushered in in the afternoon as the finale of the organizers, and the Alchemists' Guild of Aishin sent Fez as a representative to give a speech as planned.

"This should be interesting now! This is Master Ronande's closed disciple, according to our teacher's side, he and we can be traced back to the same ancestor's disciple, I am very much looking forward to our little disciple with the same root!"

Looking at Fez, who was about to start speaking, after talking to Leonard, Phillipsis's expression swept away the previous fatigue, I don't know if it was out of concern for acquaintances or some other thoughts.

At this time, Xiao Yi, who was waiting next to the podium, suddenly heard someone whispering his name, and it seemed that Link was waving to him in the direction of the background.

(End of chapter)