However, Jadiel couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss.

Jadiel couldn't find out what was wrong with Lilliana, but he wasn't willing to release her just yet.

Lately, the world of ancient martial arts, born on native soil, had started to pique the interest of outsiders.

Amidst ancient martial arts, one institution stood out and that was the Pill Alchemist Association. This place, brimming with alchemical wisdom and akin to a treasury of martial arts lore, had become a coveted treasure for foreign powers.

Jadiel needed to exercise caution.

His inquiry into Lilliana was guided solely by his gut feeling, ignited by her unshakable confidence during the examination.

It felt as if Lilliana had become the examiner, and Jadiel, the test -taker.

This sensation was utterly absurd.

Yet, when Jadiel conceded that Lilliana had aced the challenge and passed the test, a sly smile crept across her face, akin to an examiner mocking a failing student. Astonishingly, this failure was none other than Jadiel himself!

"Mr. Lawrence, it's been half an hour. May I take my leave?"

Lilliana's voice was honeyed, her smile even more so.

She was aware that Jadiel was becoming increasingly suspicious of her.

However, that was acceptable.

The Pill Alchemist Association operated with strict discipline, and even esteemed members like Jadiel were bound by its rules and protocols.

So long as he couldn't discover any flaw in Lilliana, he remained powerless to act against her!

Even if Jadiel's suspicions regarding Lilliana held true "Kindly wait a bit more," Jadiel replied, his brows furrowing.

In reality, a bead of cold sweat had already rolled down his forehead.

There was something amiss with this woman...

Yet, he couldn't pinpoint the problem.

What should he do?

Should he permit a woman with a dubious identity and background to gain official association membership?

He must prevent her from entering the association, no matter what.

Jadiel pondered these thoughts, his anxiety intensifying.

Per the regulations of the Pill Alchemist Association, successful examinees could obtain their membership certificates and enjoy the full benefits of official membership within a single workday.