Chapter 5279

Custard was unhappy to hear everyone speaking ill of his mentor.

He stepped forward and said, “Stop making wild guesses. Philip is my mentor. There’s no point in saying anything else.”

Everyone was stunned to hear that. With that confirmation, it meant that Philip was much better than that level-five alchemist.

Chaplin scowled darkly, surprised to hear that Custard was Philip's apprentice. He was furious when he realized that Philip did not say a word when he invited Custard to become his apprentice.

Philip did it on purpose to embarrass him.

The more Chaplin thought about it, the angrier he became, and he wished he could kill Philip.

Lyle, on the other hand, had a different thought. In his opinion, Custard was very strong, and his ability had exceeded his expectations. At least, Lyle believed that he could not surpass Custard easily.

After much deliberation, Chaplin decided to focus on Lyle.

“Lyle, don't tell me you’re Philip's apprentice too,” Chaplin said to Lyle cau