The semifinals and finals would be held in Beijing. Therefore, the Jinghai University team that advanced would not return to Jinghai for the next week. They would stay in Beijing.
The Jinghai University team's daily spiritual ability training ground was provided by the organizers. They did not have to worry about not having a place to train.
Li Shuyi tugged at Bai Xiaowen's sleeve and whispered, "Do you want me to accompany you?"
"Oh, it's okay. You can train with the team first. "
Qiao Rui invited Bai Xiaowen to the training ground of the Hua Xia Pharmacist Conference. It was unknown how much time it would take, and it would affect the overall training of Jinghai University.
If Li Shuyi left with Bai Xiaowen, there would be only three people left in Jinghai University. It would be even harder to train together.
"Okay. Call me if you need anything." Li Shuyi was a little reluctant to leave. He squeezed Bai Xiaowen's hand and left with Yan Xiaoxin and the others.
…
The black MPV sped along the streets of Beijing.
"How many spots do we have for this exhibition competition?" Bai Xiaowen asked.
"Three," Qiao Rui said.
"Three?" Bai Xiaowen was a little surprised. "I remember Qiao Qi said that there are a total of five young pharmacists in the country. Although one of them went east to Japan, there are still four of them … No matter how you look at it, I don't think I should get one of the spots. "
Bai Xiaowen's title as a genius pharmacist was not known to everyone. Compared to the "Five Xiao Bai of the Central Plains," he did not have a high reputation in the pharmacist circle.
Many people were still skeptical about Bai Xiaowen. It was like a civilian scientist who claimed to have proven Goldbach's conjecture. In many people's eyes, Bai Xiaowen's claim that he was good at making perfect strengthening potions was just a publicity stunt.
Not to mention, the Youth Pharmacist Exhibition Competition was not a competition where one or two perfect potions could shine.
Qiao Qi shrugged and said, "I told you last time that the one who defected is called Huang Xuan. He's recognized as the most powerful one among the Five Xiao Bai. I heard that he represented Japan in the competition. The other four were terrified and found excuses not to participate … The Pharmaceutical Development Commission tried several times to persuade two of them to reluctantly participate. "
"Scared?" Bai Xiaowen was stunned.
"In the eye of the storm, it's reasonable that they don't want to risk their reputation …"
Qiao Rui said softly, "This time, Huang Xuan did not come with good intentions. Many Japanese media are hyping up the concept of a so-called war of revenge … This International Pharmacist Competition has attracted a lot of attention, especially in the domestic pharmacist circle."
Bai Xiaowen thought about it carefully and roughly understood.
Most pharmacists cherished their reputation. Their signature on the label meant that the quality was guaranteed.
If it was an ordinary competition, it would be fine. But in this international competition, being defeated by Huang Xuan, who was a naturalized Japanese, would be a great loss to one's reputation. This exhibition competition actually had a certain national complex.
For example, in the Christian era, the National Table Tennis Team was invincible. But Deng Yaping lost to Koyama Zhili (formerly He Zhili), who was a naturalized Japanese. Zhang Jike lost to Zhang Ben Zhihe (formerly Zhang Zhihe), who was also a naturalized Japanese.
"Then, you came to me. Did you also set me up?" Bai Xiaowen said with a smile.
Qiao Qi scratched his head.
Qiao Rui had been looking at Bai Xiaowen's eyes. She said softly, "I have confidence in you."
This time, it was Bai Xiaowen's turn to be embarrassed. In any case, it was a very happy thing to be thought so highly of by a gentle beauty. He touched his nose and said with a smile, "Now that you mention it, I really have to work harder. It's not a small sin to disappoint a beauty …"
Soon, the car arrived at the training ground. It was a rather imposing courtyard house.
In the era of psionic abilities, there were no longer any original courtyard houses in the capital. They were all replicas. But in any case, in the capital where every inch of land was worth an inch of gold, a courtyard house was still extremely precious and rare. It was not only a proof of one's wealth, but also a symbol of one's status.
"Actually, you're already late. A few days ago, Master Yang Haogu was teaching. Now that the pharmacist competition is approaching, it's mainly free communication between the training members," Qiao Rui said.
Bai Xiaowen nodded.
The entrance of the training ground was very strict. There were soldiers standing guard, and Bai Xiaowen could sense the aura of the awakened hidden in the dark.
After Qiao Rui showed a certificate, she led Bai Xiaowen, Qiao Qi, and the black-clothed man, Uncle Wang, directly into the training ground.
"Calculation ability is an important indicator of a pharmacist's ability. To make a rough analogy, how much salt should a chef put in when cooking a dish? How much salt should he put in when cooking a pot of vegetables? This involves calculation ability. Of course, the calculation of a pharmacist is much more complicated than cooking. The process of making medicine is also ever-changing. "
A young man's voice rang out, and it immediately caused a burst of laughter.
Bypassing the projector wall, Bai Xiaowen saw a group of people sitting together. In the middle was a young man in white standing in front of a medicine table. He was working while talking and laughing with the others.
"So many people? Didn't they say that only three people were allowed to participate in the exhibition competition? "Bai Xiaowen asked in a low voice.
Qiao Qi waved his hand, "Most of them are here because of their connections. The one in the middle who is performing medicine is Ke Caijin from Five Xiao Bai. He's the main character … Well, you too."
It was worth mentioning that most of the people present were Awakened, but almost all of them were in the standard profession template.
This was not surprising. After a pharmacist successfully made their first bottle of medicine and obtained this profession, they would gain an increase in mental strength. In addition, they did not lack strengthening potions or money. It was very easy for them to reach the 20 points of a quasi-awakened's total attributes.
After reaching the standard of a quasi-awakened, a pharmacist would also go to the spirit world to try their luck and become an Awakened. Not to mention the privileges of being an Awakened, just the fact that their body was free of disease and pain after digitizing was enough to make people scramble for it.
Almost all of the Master Pharmacists were also awakened ones. Awakened could maintain focus for a long time during the process of making medicine. Even if they were mentally tired, they would be full of energy after a few hours of sleep. This was an advantage that ordinary people could not compare to.
However, their focus was still on making medicine. They were not good at fighting. In this aspect, they were different from Bai Xiaowen.
Qiao Rui brought Bai Xiaowen to the outside of the field and found a stone bench to sit down and listen to the young pharmacists' conversation.
The pharmacists noticed their arrival, but not many people could recognize them. They could only guess their identities from their clothes and temperament. It had to be said that Uncle Wang, an Awakened expert with a military temperament, was very eye-catching.
Ke Caijin's eyes lit up and he quickly waved his hand.
The others were led by Ke Caijin and stood up one after another.
Qiao Rui frowned slightly and then relaxed. He waved at Ke Caijin and then shook his head gently.
Ke Caijin then continued to immerse himself in making medicine. From time to time, he would say a few words to the others. For someone with his level of pharmaceutical skills, making a less difficult strengthening potion was as simple as eating and drinking. He did not need to concentrate.
However, after Qiao Rui's arrival, it was hard to say how much of their attention was on the pharmaceutical exchange.
"Qiao Qi, come with me to take a look at Master Yang," Qiao Rui said. "Junior Xiaowen, Master Yang's residence is in the backyard, but he doesn't like to be disturbed by strangers. Wait for us here for a while. "
Bai Xiaowen nodded slightly.
After Qiao Rui and the other two left, Bai Xiaowen paid attention to Ke Caijin.
Ke Caijin, who was known as the "Little Master", was worthy of being the leader of the young pharmacists in Hua Xia. Although the grade of the potions he made was not high, he used them freely and easily. He was indeed better than any pharmacist Bai Xiaowen had ever seen.
Of course, Bai Xiaowen was an exception. He was different from ordinary pharmacists.
Just as Bai Xiaowen was observing, a slightly plump pharmacist in his thirties walked over from outside the circle.
"You're from the Qiao family, right? But you don't look familiar, "the plump pharmacist said with a smile." My name is Zhu Chengjun. "
"I'm not." Bai Xiaowen shook his head.
"Then … why are you with the second daughter of the Qiao family? May I ask who you are … "
"My name is Bai Xiaowen."
"Bai Xiaowen? This name sounds familiar … "Zhu Chengjun suddenly frowned, and the warmth on his face faded a lot.
"I remember now. You're Bai Xiaowen, the one who participated in the Young Pharmacists Exhibition Competition with Master Ke and Master Zhou?" Zhu Chengjun said.
"I'm not sure if I'm with the Master Ke and Master Zhou you mentioned. However, I'm going to participate in the exhibition competition. "Bai Xiaowen glanced at the plump pharmacist. There seemed to be a different look in his eyes.
"You're the legendary pharmacist genius? You've learned how to make potions for less than a year? " Zhu Chengjun's words were full of suspicion. "How did you get this spot?"
Bai Xiaowen frowned. This plump pharmacist's words were a bit unfriendly.
"Jinghai Base City's Awakened Association recommended me, and the Pharmaceutical Development Commission approved me, so I'm qualified. Isn't that the process? "Bai Xiaowen snorted softly.
The so-called Pharmaceutical Development Commission was the abbreviation of Hua Xia's Pharmaceutical Development Commission. Apart from the government officials, those who joined the Pharmaceutical Development Commission were all renowned pharmacists.
"I'm asking you whose connections you're using!" Zhu Chengjun snorted. "Based on your reputation as a pharmacist genius, why would the Pharmaceutical Development Commission approve a half-grown kid like you to participate in the exhibition competition? That's not the way to lose face. "
Bai Xiaowen smiled faintly. "You probably want to lose face, but you don't have any connections."
"Nonsense!" Zhu Chengjun's face turned slightly red.
Bai Xiaowen sighed inwardly. Where there were people, there would be politics. At the same time, there would also be disputes and interests. For the Four Little Noobs who had already made a name for themselves, this exhibition match was a hot potato that they would reject if they could. However, for Zhu Chengjun, who had yet to make a name for himself, it was a shortcut to fame.
His voice was slightly louder, and everyone's gaze turned to him.
Zhu Chengjun raised his stubby eyebrows and said loudly, "Let me introduce you. This is the third qualified pharmacist, Bai Xiaowen. It's said that he's been studying for less than a year …"
Among the people present, there were many who wanted to get a spot like Zhu Chengjun.
In an instant, Bai Xiaowen became the target of public criticism. Low whispers echoed in the field.
It was needless to say what the discussions were about. In addition to doubts and conspiracy theories, the majority of the people were disdainful and saying that they could do it.
Bai Xiaowen stood calmly like a pine tree. When he saw Ke Caijin looking over, he looked back calmly.
Ke Caijin nodded slightly as a greeting. When Qiao Rui and the others arrived, he didn't notice this young man. He didn't expect him to be one of the participants of the Young Pharmacists Exhibition Competition.
Ke Caijin wasn't as superficial as Zhu Chengjun.
Bai Xiaowen definitely didn't get a spot from the Pharmaceutical Development Commission by going through the back door. He knew the inside story. He knew what this exhibition competition meant to the head of the Pharmaceutical Development Commission, Qiao Xiangdong, and to the Qiao family.
If Qiao Xiangdong hadn't personally spoken, Ke Caijin wouldn't have wanted to get involved in this mess …
Just as Ke Caijin was thinking, Bai Xiaowen suddenly spoke.
"Shouldn't we add the Kerera Vine Powder now?"
Ke Caijin looked back at the beaker and shook his head. "It's still lacking. Let's wait for another ten seconds."
"It should be done according to the standard procedure. Why do we have to wait?" Bai Xiaowen asked.
Ke Caijin was a little puzzled. Was this young man serious or joking? He actually asked such a superficial question.
The pharmacists around them laughed out loud.
"Standard procedure? If pharmaceutical production can be done according to the standard procedure, what's the use of us pharmacists? "
"The level of a pharmacist apprentice can't be higher."
"You don't even know how to use discretion. The purity of the Ice Ring Snake blood in this material is too low. It needs to be boiled for a period of time to perfectly react with the Kerera Vine Powder! "
Ke Caijin shook some powder into the beaker and paid attention to the young man's reaction. However, Bai Xiaowen was still calm and composed amidst the mockery of the people around him.
Ke Caijin was a little uncertain about Bai Xiaowen's background. However, Zhu Chengjun seized the opportunity and sneered. "You'd better go home, prodigy. The pharmaceutical industry isn't as simple as you think. Don't embarrass Hua Xia at the conference … "
"Participating in the exhibition competition is just to communicate with people in the same industry. There's no such thing as embarrassing."
There was a cough and the voice of an old man came from the backyard.
Zhu Chengjun's expression changed. At this moment, the others, including Ke Caijin, went to greet the old man.
"Master Yang."
"Master, are you still teaching today?"
Bai Xiaowen sized up the old man. He was wearing an ordinary gray Chinese tunic suit and had a head of silver hair. He was hale and hearty, but his cheeks were a little thin. Behind him was Qiao Rui and the others.
"This person is the master of the collective training, Yang Haogu …"
Bai Xiaowen muttered in his heart.
Yang Haogu waved his hand. "When pharmacists are making medicine, don't make any noise … Caijin, you can't calm down. This material is most likely going to be wasted."
Ke Caijin's face turned slightly red. "You're right, teacher." He stopped chatting with the others and focused on making the medicine.
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