Just like what Zhang Xuan said, Meng Yan did carry resentment and killing intent in his heart.
He was betrayed by one of his trusted subordinates.
Just that, this was something that happened this morning. He thought that his rage had subsided, but never in his dreams did he expect that he would bring his emotions into the pill forging process!
Furthermore... How could he tell?
Was it because of the pill forging?
How was that possible?
"Is that true?"
"This..."
Seeing Meng Yan's expression, no matter how foolish the crowd was, it was clear that Zhang Xuan was right!
They stared at one another in disbelief.
Not only could he see the killing intent in the pill forging process, he could even tell that he was betrayed by one of his trusted subordinates. You... Are you an apprentice apothecary or a fortune-telling apprentice?
"If everyone thinks that there is a problem with my words, it's simple. The guild should have a [Pill Sample Beast], right? You can feed it this Tranquil Heart Pill and see if it will calm down or become irritable!"
Seeing that Meng Yan didn't reply, Zhang Xuan chuckled lightly.
In order to ensure the authenticity and effectiveness of the pills, the Apothecary Guild would usually prepare some Pill Sample Beasts.
This kind of savage beast was extremely sensitive to pills. After feeding it, one could test the effectiveness of the pill based on its reaction.
Using the words of Zhang Xuan from his previous life, it was similar to a lab rat. Only after the pill passed the test could it be fed to a human. This was to ensure the safety of the human.
"Un!" Ouyang Cheng nodded his head. An apprentice apothecary walked out and not too long later, he brought a lab rat over. Opening its mouth, he fed it a Tranquil Heart Pill.
A moment later, the Pill Sample Beast started to get anxious. It ran around the cage and scratched, showing no signs of calming down.
"A normal Tranquil Heart Pill would cause the Pill Sample Beast to lie down quietly by the side after consuming it. However, after consuming this pill, it became anxious..."
While Zhang Xuan was speaking, he saw the Pill Sample Beast which had consumed the Tranquil Heart Pill suddenly running to another Pill Sample Beast. Lying on its body, it started to forcefully perform piston movements.
"Cough cough, not only so, there is also a strong sense of lust. This means that not only is it unable to calm one's heart, it is also filled with rage and desire! Thus, if I'm not wrong, the person whom Apothecary Meng Yan killed today should be a woman. Furthermore, she had sex with him before and betrayed him! This caused him to be so furious that the pill he forged carried a strong sense of possessiveness and madness! "
"This …"
Seeing how the Pill Sample Beast in the cage was forcefully suppressing the other Pill Sample Beast, not giving it any chance to retaliate at all, the apothecaries glanced at one another in bewilderment.
Was this really a Tranquil Heart Pill?
Could it be an aphrodisiac?
It was fortunate that he didn't give it to anyone else. Otherwise, not only would his heart not be able to calm down, it might even become …
Cough, cough, it would definitely lead to a huge disaster!
Everyone quivered.
"This morning, I found out that my favorite concubine was having an affair with the housekeeper. In a fit of anger, I killed the two of them on the spot!"
Meng Yan shook his head and said when he saw everyone's gazes converging on him.
Since the other party had already explained in such detail, there was nothing for him to hide.
This matter had infuriated him, and he had been in a bad mood the entire day. That was why he was the first to speak up, wanting to make things difficult for Zhang Xuan.
"Is it true?"
"You can tell so much just by refining pills?"
…
Seeing Meng Roch admit it, everyone looked at Zhang Xuan as if he were a monster. If it was said that they had looked down on him before, now they were all solemn.
Pill forging could reflect one's state of mind, but … to be able to tell that the apothecary had just killed someone, not to mention his concubine …
The heck, you can't be a constable, right?
Otherwise … how could you tell?
Ignoring the shock of the crowd, Zhang Xuan smiled and said, "Alright, I've already pointed out the flaws. Apothecary Meng Yan, do you need me to continue?"
The Library of Heaven's Path was able to see through all flaws. It was easy for it to see through the betrayal of the other party's concubine, as well as the killing intent and resentment in the pill.
"There's no need for that. I admit defeat!"
Meng Yan admitted.
So many apothecaries present were unable to tell that there was a problem with the pill he forged. Even he himself didn't notice it. Yet, the other party was able to see through it with a single glance, and furthermore, he knew so much about it … He couldn't help but admit defeat!
"He … admitted defeat just like that?"
Wen Xue widened her eyes in shock.
An apothecary admitting defeat to an apprentice?
If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn't have dared to believe it.
However, thinking about it, she came to a realization. To be able to see through even this, this fellow's eye of discernment was simply too incredible. He had no choice but to admit defeat!
"Alright, next one!"
Having been the first to admit defeat, Zhang Xuan turned to the remaining nine with a smile.
"Allow me!"
An elder stood up.
Previously, everyone thought that Zhang Xuan was here to cause trouble. However, after the matter with Meng Yan, they understood that this fellow was an expert, an expert among experts!
It was no wonder why he was so confident, daring to increase the difficulty of the Pill Debate.
"It's Apothecary Chen Xiao!"
"Even though Apothecary Chen isn't the most skilled apothecary among us, he's the oldest!"
"He's a steady person, unlike Meng Yan, who has a bad temper. I'm impressed!"
…
Seeing the elder stand up, the crowd nodded their heads.
This Apothecary Chen Xiao was the oldest of the ten, as well as the most steady. There shouldn't be any problems with him.
Hu hu hu!
The flames in the cauldron roared, and soon, a few pills were taken out.
It was the same as the Tranquil Heart Pill that Meng Yan had forged previously. It was round and smooth, but it was apparent that it was of a higher tier, reaching the level of Perfection.
"Alright, I've forged the pill. Even if you don't say the technique, I can say it myself. Just like Apothecary Meng Yan, the Ten Styles of Tranquil Water. If you can point out the flaws of your technique and convince me, I'll admit defeat!"
Holding the pill in his hand, Apothecary Chen Xiao said calmly.
"Incredible!"
"This is a vicious move!"
"Using the same technique to forge the same pill. Previously, we could say that Apothecary Meng Yan's killing intent was a flaw in his pill forging. However, Apothecary Chen Xiao's mind is calm and steady. It should be impossible for us to find such a flaw in him!"
"Let's see what he can do this time …"
…
Seeing Apothecary Chen Xiao's actions, the crowd exclaimed in their hearts. The older, the wiser.
Even Zhang Xuan couldn't help but nod his head in agreement.
The other party was indeed smart.
Even though he had told you that he was using the same technique, it was actually much more difficult.
However, to the Library of Heaven's Path … this wasn't a problem at all!
Zhang Xuan looked at him impassively. "If I'm not wrong, Apothecary Chen Xiao has been having trouble sleeping recently. You probably can't eat as well!"
"Ah?"
Apothecary Chen Xiao was taken aback. "It's true that I haven't been having trouble sleeping recently and I don't feel like eating. However … this has nothing to do with forging pills, right?"
Even if I don't eat or sleep, it shouldn't be a problem, right?
You only need to comment on the flaws in my pill forging. Why are you talking about my physical condition?
Besides …
I haven't been sleeping well and I don't feel like eating … How did you know?
"Not a problem? Wrong! Not only is there a problem, there is a huge problem! "
Zhang Xuan shook his head.
"A huge problem? Tell me about it. "
Apothecary Chen Xiao couldn't help but look at Zhang Xuan.
"Hehe, if I'm not wrong … You're about to die!"
Zhang Xuan.
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