"No … there must be a problem. The Alchemy Scripture can't be wrong. My intuition can't be wrong either …"
Zhou Yang confirmed his thoughts once again. Although Elder Tong was a senior Alchemy King, he couldn't go against the basic theory no matter how strong he was. The Alchemy Scripture was passed down from ancient times. Even an Alchemy Sovereign couldn't go against the theory in the Alchemy Scripture, let alone an Alchemy King.
Immediately, he re-examined the ingredients in the furnace. These two ingredients contradicted each other, so he had to get rid of one.
He decisively annihilated one of the ingredients before starting the refinement.
After that, his speed of refining sped up.
But compared to Zheng Qiankun, he was still lagging behind.
"Zhou Yang, looks like you've found a way. But it's too late. My pill is done."
After saying that, Zheng Qiankun stood up and waved his hand. The lid of the furnace floated up and a pill flew out. But just as it flew out of the furnace, it exploded into pieces.
Failed!
"How … how is this possible?" Zheng Qiankun was stunned. Zheng Xingyao was stunned too. With his ability to count, how could a pill created by an Alchemy King be so hard to get?
Could it be that he performed poorly? But Zheng Qiankun didn't look like it …
"Master, this …"
"There's no reason. This pill isn't difficult. Any Alchemy King can refine it. It's just a matter of speed. How could I fail?" Zheng Qiankun was confused.
"Elder Tong, please dispel my doubts." Zheng Xingyao looked at Elder Tong. Elder Tong smiled and looked at Zhou Yang. "Let's wait for Zhou Yang to finish."
Everyone had no choice but to wait. Finally, after 15 minutes, Zhou Yang was done too.
Weng!
The lid opened and a green pill floated out. The fragrance of the pill filled the air.
Success!
"This …"
Zheng Qiankun and Zheng Xingyao were stunned too.
"Zhou Yang, tell them why." Elder Tong's eyes were filled with admiration.
Zhou Yang nodded and looked at Zheng Qiankun. "Actually, there's a problem with the recipe. I think Elder Tong did it on purpose. Unfortunately, Elder Zheng was too careless."
"There's a problem with the recipe." Zheng Qiankun immediately took Elder Tong's pill formula and looked at it for a while before sighing, "I'm really muddle-headed. I don't even have the most basic caution of an alchemist."
"That's not your fault. You're the one who trusts me too much," said Elder Tong with a smile.
"No, I've lost, and I accept my defeat wholeheartedly. Alchemy is an extremely cautious thing to begin with, but I didn't even pay attention to the most basic medicinal properties. What's the difference between me and those ordinary alchemists who only know how to refine pills according to the recipe?"
Elder Tong nodded and said, "This pill recipe was indeed my intention. My goal was to test Zhou Yang's observation skills and self-control, but I didn't expect Brother Zheng to fall for it."
Zheng Qiankun wished he could find a hole to crawl into. Fortunately, Elder Tong did not continue speaking. He simply found an excuse and left, leaving the rest to the two of them.
"Zhou Yang, since we have lost, I will take you as my master in the future." After saying that, Zheng Xingyao moved to kneel down.
"I said there's no need. Don't pester my cultivation in the future."
"No, I've lost the bet. I must take you as my disciple," Zheng Xingyao said firmly.
Zhou Yang frowned. He suddenly realized that he had fallen for this kid's trap. If he lost, he would join the Zheng Family. If he won, he would accept Zheng Xingyao as his disciple.
Moreover, this Zheng Xingyao was clearly trying to rely on him.
"Zheng Xingyao, do you know about the matter between me and your brother?" Zhou Yang couldn't help but ask with a smile.
"Of course I do. But what does that have to do with me? Everyone in the Imperial City knows that we don't get along." Zheng Xingyao laughed.
"Good. In that case, I will accept you as an in-name disciple. I will also become a guest elder of Zheng Xingyao. How about it?" Zhou Yang looked at Zheng Xingyao.
"Are you serious?" Zheng Xingyao was overjoyed.
Zhou Yang nodded. He could see the wildness in Zheng Xingyao's excited eyes. One must know that his status in the Imperial City was extremely important. Most people wouldn't dare to have anything to do with him. But this Zheng Xingyao actually dared to take him as his master. This meant that Zheng Xingyao wanted to borrow Zhou Yang's strength to seize the position of Family Head.
However, this was only Zhou Yang's guess. He had to see the truth in the future.
"Master, I have talked to Senior Sister Ding Mei before. She will tell you my thoughts. Master, please make a decision."
After saying this, Zheng Xingyao looked at Zheng Qiankun and then left in a hurry with his people.
He came quickly and left quickly.
Zhou Yang couldn't help but look at Ding Mei.
"This guy can't wait anymore." Ding Mei laughed.
"Why can't he wait anymore?" Zhou Yang asked.
"The position of Family Head of the Zheng Clan …"
Zhou Yang nodded and immediately bid farewell to Elder Tong with Ding Mei. They then rushed to the Yue Residence. On the way, Ding Mei told Zhou Yang about Zheng Xingyao's thoughts.
He was right. Zheng Xingyao indeed wanted to compete with his brother for the position of Family Head. However, what surprised him was that Zheng Xingyao couldn't wait anymore and wanted to seize the position.
However, after listening to Ding Mei's analysis, he understood that Zheng Xingyao wasn't being impulsive.
In the Zheng Clan today, most alchemists supported Zheng Xingyao. Only his father and a few martial arts experts were on Zheng Shaofeng's side. Apart from them, Zheng Shaofeng also had many geniuses on the Rising Star List.
It was very important for a successor to have the support of many talented disciples.
This time, the battle between him and Zheng Shaofeng had greatly reduced Zheng Shaofeng's prestige among the disciples of the Zheng Clan Martial Arts Dojo. Even Bian Ziheng had joined Zheng Xingyao's side.
Now Zheng Xingyao only needed an opportunity. As long as the opportunity was ripe, he would have a great chance to seize the position.
On the surface, Zheng Xingyao looked for him to vent his anger, but in fact, he wanted to rope him in. His purpose was probably to create this opportunity.
The Zheng Clan ranked seventh among the top ten Martial Arts Dojos, which was even higher than the Wei Clan. Moreover, they were an alchemist clan. They played an important role in the Imperial City. If he could make the Zheng Clan stand on his side, it would undoubtedly make the Zhao Clan and the Yue Clan hesitate.
"Ding Mei, tell Zheng Xingyao that as long as he has the guts, he will soon be the Family Head of the Zheng Clan. However, one day, you must remind him that the Zheng Clan must remain neutral in the Battle of the Princes," Zhou Yang said to Ding Mei.
Ding Mei nodded. In the evening, he left his father-in-law and quietly went to the Zheng Clan.
Zhou Yang and Tang Yuewu played with Mengmeng in the garden until late at night. He only returned to the house when Mengmeng was tired. He didn't know why, but Tang Yuewu had been in close contact with him these days. She kept saying that men were scary.
He guessed that this little girl had been poisoned by Magpie Girl's book.
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