"Yes, of course. But do you really want to give him the recommendation?"
That person obviously looked down on Ling Xiao.
But that was normal.
Ling Xiao was the youngest among these people. One look and you could tell that he was the kind of person who didn't know how to do things properly. Who would dare to believe him?
"Can't I?"
"Of course, of course!"
That person muttered. He looked at Ling Xiao and said, "Kid, you were able to get the Ancestor's recommendation. This is a special case among special cases. If you don't have confidence, you should take the initiative to give up. Don't embarrass the Ancestor when the time comes."
"You don't believe in the Patriarch?"
Ling Xiao asked with a smile.
"Nonsense, I don't have confidence in you. The alchemists participating in this Alchemy Conference are generally stronger. So even if it's just a test before the competition, it won't be easy. You have to think carefully. It's fine if you embarrass yourself, but if you embarrass the Patriarch, you'll be making an enemy out of the Everlasting Joy Celestial Island!"
That person shouted sternly.
"How should I address you?"
Ling Xiao suddenly asked.
"My surname is An."
"Oh, so it's Senior An. It's not up to you to tell me who I'm embarrassing. Moreover, you're so presumptuous that I'm going to embarrass myself. If I get good results later, won't you embarrass yourself too?
As a member of the Everlasting Joy Celestial Island, if you embarrass yourself, won't you be making an enemy out of the Everlasting Joy Celestial Island? "
Ling Xiao looked indifferently at the middle-aged man with the surname An. It seemed that every sect was short of such fools who relied on their powerful connections to intimidate others and judged others by their appearance.
"Hmph, you better know what you're talking about."
The man with the surname An snorted coldly.
At this moment, he had already noticed the ashen-faced Patriarch Everlasting Joy beside Ling Xiao. He knew that he had overstepped his boundaries.
Therefore, he did not dare to continue.
"Don't worry. I, Ling Xiao, have always known what I'm talking about and what I'm doing. It's just that some people don't understand."
Ling Xiao glanced at the man with the surname An indifferently. Then, he turned to Patriarch Everlasting Joy and said, "Patriarch, I'll go and prepare first."
"Yes."
Patriarch Changle nodded and watched as Ling Xiao entered the testing grounds.
"Ancestor, this subordinate really didn't mean to be disrespectful to you just now. It's just that although this Ling Xiao saved your life, it's only because he knows a lot of things. You see, he doesn't even dare to refine the pill himself, and has to let other alchemists refine it. I really don't believe that he has any ability."
After Ling Xiao left, the man surnamed An hastily and respectfully bowed to Patriarch Changle.
"Alright, I know what you mean. However, this old man is very optimistic about this kid. After all, this old man owes him a favor. Since he wants to participate in this test, this old man will naturally help him."
The Everlasting Joy Patriarch waved his hand.
"Ancestor, you should know that because of the time you were poisoned, the Second Island Master and the Third Island Master wantonly bought people's hearts. Your prestige is no longer what it used to be. If this matter really causes your reputation to be damaged, the situation will be even worse."
The man surnamed An reminded him.
"An Lian, this old man knows that you have good intentions. However, there's no need to continue discussing this matter today. The test is about to begin. Even if this old man regrets it now, it's too late. It's better to watch quietly."
Hearing this, An Lian helplessly sighed.
He was absolutely loyal to the Everlasting Joy Patriarch. Even when the Everlasting Joy Patriarch was poisoned, many people who were originally respectful to the Patriarch had chosen to side with the two Vice Island Masters. However, he still didn't change his stance.
This was also the reason why he spoke sarcastically to Ling Xiao today.
He didn't want Ling Xiao to ruin the Everlasting Joy Patriarch's plans.
However, it was a pity that the Everlasting Joy Patriarch seemed to have full confidence in that kid. Even if he wanted to stop him, it was impossible. He could only endure it for now.
After sighing, he walked over and loudly announced, "Everyone, stand in front of your own testing platform. There's a black box on the testing platform. This box can isolate internal energy, soul force, and vision. There are various medicinal ingredients inside. You can only choose from them by touch.
Whichever medicinal ingredient you choose, that medicinal ingredient will be that medicinal ingredient.
You can choose a maximum of five medicinal ingredients. Then, write down the detailed information of these five medicinal ingredients on a piece of paper and point out the pill formula that can be refined.
Remember, there's more than one formula. Write down as many as you know. You don't have to personally refine it. Our committee will judge. Write an effective formula within a fixed time and you'll get ten points. The more, the better.
I believe you all understand. This is to test your familiarity with medicinal ingredients, as well as your understanding of pill and medicine formulas.
The harder you work, the better your test results will be.
The time limit is thirty minutes. After it's over, our committee will judge!
Oh right, there's a condition that I added at the last minute. If you can't even write an effective formula in the end, then you'll lose the qualifications to participate in this Alchemy Conference!
If you're afraid, then give up as soon as possible! "
As he said this, An Lian intentionally glanced at Ling Xiao.
Originally, this test didn't have such a punishment. However, he did it on purpose to scare Ling Xiao and make Ling Xiao give up on the test.
However, Ling Xiao stood there calmly. He was even smiling. This made An Lian a little annoyed.
"Ling Xiao, you're not going to give up? Whether it's experience or cultivation level, you are the weakest out of the 20 people here. If you give up now, you can save your face. Later, it'll be too late for you to cry! "
An Lian purposely raised his voice in front of everyone.
"Hehe, Senior An, you have underestimated me time and time again. No matter how good my temper is, I'm not too happy about it. Since you are saying this in front of everyone, then I don't mind asking, if I pass the test, what will you do?"
"Do what?"
"That's a lot. For example, apologize to me in front of everyone here. For example, walk around the streets of the City of Sin and bark like a dog. Whatever you choose, I won't force you."
Ling Xiao was not an aggressive person. However, the other party had caused him trouble time and time again. How could he tolerate this?
"Fella, do you know who you are talking to? An Lian is one of the examiners for this year's gathering! "
Dan Qing said coldly.
"I don't need you to remind me. Of course I know he is an examiner. But an examiner has no reason to pick on a participating alchemist."
Ling Xiao didn't even look at Dan Qing. His eyes were glued to An Lian.
An Lian was having a hard time getting off the tiger.
After a moment of silence, he clenched his teeth and said, "Fella, if you can write three or more effective recipes, I am willing to slap myself three times in front of everyone here!"
Slapping himself a few times wasn't a big deal. What was important was slapping himself.
Ling Xiao wanted to break this guy's spirit.
"Three effective recipes?"
Ling Xiao smiled and said, "Forget it. You're my senior, so I'll let you have your way. I'll write four effective prescriptions, and you can slap yourself four times. That way, it'll be more balanced."
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