With Apothecary Mu leading the way, it didn't take long for them to arrive at a room.
"I'll have to trouble you to report that Alchemist Mu Yangfeng seeks an audience!"
Apothecary Mu clasped his fist at the apprentice guarding the door.
"Yes!"
Knowing Apothecary Mu's identity, the apprentice turned around and walked in. A moment later, he walked out apologetically. "My teacher is currently discussing some matters with an esteemed guest, so he isn't free at the moment. Apothecary Mu, please come back tomorrow!"
"I have something important to do. I really can't wait until tomorrow …"
Apothecary Mu shook his head and said, "I hope that you can relay the message once more. Just say that I have an urgent matter that requires Apothecary Hong's help!"
Since Liu laoshi had spoken, the grade-4 pill formula must be extremely important to him. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so impatient as to complete it no matter what.
"This … I'll go ask again!" The apprentice nodded, turned around, and walked in.
"Aren't you all alchemists? How … "
Zhang Xuan was perplexed by their conversation.
This Hong Yun and Mu Yangfeng were both Apothecaries. One of them was a 3-Star Primary Stage while the other was a 2-Star Pinnacle Stage. The difference between them wasn't too big, so why was it so troublesome to meet them?
"The president is getting on in years and basically doesn't care about the affairs of the guild. I spent a lot of effort to get you to the book collection vault! Currently, Apothecary Hong is the one in charge of the overall situation, and all of the apothecaries have to listen to him. As such, his standing is relatively high … "Apothecary Mu said.
After explaining for a while, Zhang Xuan finally understood.
Apothecary Hong Yun was a prideful person. Otherwise, he wouldn't have insulted the other apothecaries in Tianxuan Kingdom without even meeting Zhang Xuan.
Now that he had broken through the final hurdle and become a Three-Star Alchemist, he was even more pleased with himself. It was difficult for other alchemists to even meet him, much less ask him to do something for them.
"Liu laoshi, when we reach the room later on, I'll have to trouble you to hold your tongue. The pill formula is not easily shown to outsiders. If I say that you want it, I'm afraid that not only will I be rejected, it will also be troublesome! "
Apothecary Mu instructed.
"En!"
Zhang Xuan nodded.
Pill formulas were the lifeblood of an alchemist, and they would not be easily revealed to outsiders. As a physician, it was indeed inappropriate for him to ask for pill formulas.
The two of them waited outside for the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn. Just as they were about to lose their patience, the apprentice walked out once more.
"Apothecary Mu, please enter! However, our teacher only has the time to brew a cup of tea. He has to go out after a while, so if there's anything, please hurry up … "
"Alright!"
Apothecary Mu nodded.
The duo walked into the room and saw Apothecary Hong Yun sitting on the main seat. Beside him was a young man who was sipping on his tea calmly.
He was none other than the 1-star master teacher who admired Mo Yu before taking the master teacher examination, Pavilion Master Jiang's son, Jiang Chen!
"Alchemist Mu, why are you looking for me so urgently?"
Picking up the teacup, Apothecary Hong Yun flicked the floating tea leaves on it and looked at Zhang Xuan leisurely.
"There is indeed something that I need to trouble you with!"
Apothecary Mu said respectfully, "I would like to request for Apothecary Hong's help to apply for a grade-4 pill formula. As for the fees, I will bear it myself!"
"Fourth-grade pill recipe?"
Apothecary Hong Yun frowned. "You are only a 2-star apothecary, what do you need this for?
Apothecary Mu clasped his fist and said, "I have other uses for it. However, Apothecary Hong, don't worry. I won't do anything that goes against the rules of the guild!"
Alchemists could apply for pill formulas, but they were not allowed to sell or use pill formulas to commit fraud, which was against the rules of morality.
"Other uses? Hmph! "
Apothecary Hong Yun stood up, placed his hands behind his back, and walked up to Zhang Xuan. With a sharp glint in his eyes, he said, "As an apothecary, if you bite off more than you can chew, not only will you fail to amaze the world, you will even embarrass yourself! Even though your pill forging skills aren't bad, grade-2 pinnacle pills are already your limit. I think you should wait until you are able to forge a grade-3 pill before applying for a grade-4 pill formula! "
In his view, the reason why the fellow before him wanted a grade-4 pill formula was to forge a grade-4 pill.
However, there was a strict hierarchy among apothecaries. For a person who couldn't even forge a grade-3 pill to forge a grade-4 pill, what else could he be doing other than courting death?
"I..." Not expecting the other party to react so strongly, Apothecary Mu's face turned red.
"Alright, you may leave!" Apothecary Hong Yun's face darkened, and he lifted his head proudly.
"It's just a request. It's not a complicated matter, it's just a favor..." Apothecary Mu hurriedly said.
No matter what, they were apothecaries of the same guild, and there wasn't much of a difference in their cultivation levels. Even though a grade-4 pill formula was valuable, as long as one was willing to pay the price, it wasn't a big deal for him to apply for it.
Yet, the other party rejected him outright and even said such words. It was too embarrassing for him.
"Why, do you still not understand my words? Given your current level of pill forging, you aren't qualified to look at a grade-4 pill formula! "
Apothecary Hong Yun flung his sleeves. "I still have matters to attend to. Apothecary Mu, please leave!"
After which, he ignored Mu Yangfeng and clasped his fist toward Jiang Chen with a smile. "Young Master Jiang, I'll be depending on you on Uncle Zhang Shi's side! Back then, I benefited greatly from his guidance. You must help me introduce him to me. "
"Don't worry, this is a small matter. Uncle Zhang Shi is my father's senior, so it won't be difficult for me to pay him a visit after he takes the 2-star master teacher examination. I'll agree to this matter!" Jiang Chen said calmly.
His hostility toward Zhang Xuan was due to Mo Yu. Now that he knew that Zhang Xuan wasn't interested in the latter, not to mention that Zhang Xuan was his father's senior and had a bright future ahead of him, not only did the hostility in his heart vanish, he even viewed him as his idol.
"Thank you, Young Master Jiang..."
Upon hearing the other party agree to it, Apothecary Hong Yun's eyes lit up in excitement and he hurriedly nodded his head.
Even though he hadn't interacted with this Zhang Shi for long in Tianxuan Kingdom, the latter's guidance had opened a door for him in pill forging.
This was also the reason why he was able to advance to a 3-star apothecary. If he could listen to another lecture from the other party, his pill forging skills would definitely improve further.
"Un!" Jiang Chen nodded his head.
Apothecary Hong Yun was overjoyed. However, upon seeing that Mu Yangfeng and Jiang Chen hadn't left, his face darkened once more. "Why aren't you leaving? Did I not make myself clear enough? "
"Apothecary Hong, I really have urgent matters to attend to. I hope that you can help me with a grade-4 pill formula..."
Mu Yangfeng pleaded once more.
"Audacious!"
Apothecary Hong Yun's eyebrows shot up. With an inviolable aura, he said, "Apothecary Mu, please take note of your identity! Only 3-star apothecaries are qualified to apply for a grade-4 pill formula. I still have matters to attend to, so I'm unwilling to apply for it. Why... Are you trying to force me to go? "
"If you really want a grade-4 pill formula, you can apply for it yourself after you become a 3-star apothecary! If you continue to cause trouble here, I'll report you to the headquarter for insubordination! "
Every occupation had a strict hierarchy. If a lower-ranked apothecary were to offend a higher-ranked apothecary, there was a high chance that the apothecary would punish him severely if he were to report the matter to the headquarter.
Seeing the other party's attitude, Apothecary Mu's body trembled slightly. His face steeled in anger. Just as he was about to speak, a doubtful voice sounded.
"A grade-4 pill formula... can be applied for as long as one becomes a 3-star apothecary, right?"
The one who spoke was Guild Leader Liu.
"Yes!" Apothecary Mu nodded his head.
"Then... can't you just take the 3-star apothecary examination?" Guild Leader Liu asked doubtfully.
Upon hearing those words, a bizarre expression appeared on the furious Apothecary Mu's face. With a bitter smile, he shook his head, "To take the 3-star apothecary examination, one has to be able to forge a grade-3 pill. I... am still far from that level!"
Even though he had been stuck at 2-star pinnacle for many years, he was still a long way off from being able to forge a grade-3 pill. In fact, given his talent, he might not even be able to do so in his entire life.
This was a fact that everyone knew. Yet, Guild Leader Liu said it in such a manner, leaving him at a loss.
"Ignorant!"
"If a grade-3 pill could be forged so easily, the guild leader and I wouldn't be the only two 3-star apothecaries in the guild!"
Hearing the ignorant words of the 'apprentice' behind Mu Yangfeng, Apothecary Hong Yun and Jiang Chen flung their arms.
What the heck!
You still dare to... take the 3-star apothecary examination... Do you think that a 3-star apothecary examination is a carrot?
Do you think that you can take the examination as you please?
In the entire Tianxuan Kingdom Apothecary Guild, there were more than five 2-star pinnacle apothecaries. Yet, after so many years, he was the only one who managed to achieve a breakthrough!
If this Apothecary Mu could forge a grade-3 pill, he would have taken the examination long ago. Why would he wait until now?
How ignorant!
"It's just a grade-3 pill. That's simple. Just follow my instructions and I'll guarantee you success!" Ignoring the two who were harrumphing coldly by the side, Zhang Xuan said impassively.
Initially, he thought that Apothecary Hong would be able to help him apply for the examination, but since the latter was unwilling to do so, so be it.
Since any 3-star apothecary could apply for the examination, then... he would just make one himself!
It wasn't a big deal!
"Simple?"
"Shameless boasting!"
Seeing that the 'apprentice' was getting more and more arrogant, Apothecary Hong Yun's face steeled and he was on the verge of exploding.
Where did you come from?
Simple...
Do you know what a grade-3 pill is? To spout such arrogant words here!
"This..."
Apothecary Mu hesitated for a moment before gritting his teeth. "Alright!"
Even though he didn't know why Liu laoshi would say such words, as the guild leader of the Physician Guild, it was impossible for him to spout nonsense. Since he dared to say such words, he must have a solution.
"Then let's not waste any more time. Let's forge the pill here!"
Seeing the other party agree to it, Zhang Xuan waved his hands.
Since he was able to guide Mo Yu to forge a grade-2 pill, it wasn't difficult for him to guide a 2-star pinnacle apothecary to forge a grade-3 pill.
If only he knew that it would be so simple, he wouldn't have bothered looking for this Apothecary Hong Yun.
"Alright!"
Knowing that it was impossible for him to back down, Mu Yangfeng flicked his wrist and a massive cauldron appeared in the hall.
"Alright... I would like to see what kind of pill you can forge!"
Not expecting this' apprentice 'to be so arrogant as to instruct Mu Yangfeng to forge a grade-3 pill here, Apothecary Hong Yun burst into laughter.
He had seen arrogant people before, but he had never seen such an arrogant one!
You want to guide him in pill forging... and to forge a grade-3 pill at that... Who do you think you are?
Mingshi Tang, Pavilion Master Jiang?
Genius apothecary Zhang Shi?
You must be joking! This apprentice who popped out of nowhere! Despite his young age, he sure is arrogant!
By the side, Jiang Chen also frowned.
As a master teacher, he knew the difficulty of pill forging. To guide a 2-star pinnacle apothecary to forge a grade-3 pill... Are you dreaming?
Are you sure you aren't sick?
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