Hearing the conversation between the duo, Xing Yuan felt a little light-headed.
The fellow whom Princess Fei-er met was indeed despicable and shameless, but who in the world was the person whom Luo Qiqi met for her to revere so much?
In fact... this was no longer worship, but infatuation!
"Despicable and shameless? What did he do for you to behave in such a manner? "
Luo Qiqi asked.
"He... He is truly shameless..."
The more Princess Fei-er thought about it, the angrier she felt. Thus, she began to explain the matter.
"He wants you to become his maid?"
Hearing the other party's words, Luo Qiqi widened her mouth in disbelief.
Who was the person before her?
The Sixth Princess of Hongyuan Empire, the precious gem of the emperor, and this Xing Yuan, whom she pursued day in and day out, not daring to utter a single word... Yet, there was actually someone who dared to make her his maid...
That was way too gutsy!
Besides, even if she were to become his maid, would he be able to order her around?
Chuckling softly, Luo Qiqi shook her head and said, "Actually, I think that that person is rather formidable. To be able to anger our unruly Princess Fei-er to such an extent without daring to utter a single word, he must be extremely capable!"
"You..." Princess Fei-er puffed up her cheeks. "Are you gloating over my misfortune? Right, what's the matter with that person you spoke of? "
"Oh, I went to the Apothecary Guild today..."
Luo Qiqi didn't hide anything from her. Thus, she began recounting everything that happened today.
"Just by looking at your pill forging, he was able to point out more than a hundred flaws? To offer you pointers on pill forging and successfully forge a grade-6 pill... T-this... More importantly, he's only in his twenties. Isn't that a little too dashing? "
Hearing her friend's words, Princess Fei-er widened her eyes in shock.
Luo Qiqi was her close friend, as well as a renowned master apothecary in the Master Teacher Academy. She was always ranked in the top few in the Apothecary Guild's Tournament. Yet, someone actually pointed out more than a hundred flaws in such a figure!
Just how formidable was that person?
Putting her aside, even she couldn't help but feel an urge to acknowledge the other party as her teacher.
"Indeed. Ever since I started cultivating, I, Luo Qiqi, have never worshipped anyone. However, Miss Zhang is the person whom I admire the most!"
Recalling the confident and dashing disposition of the young man, Luo Qiqi's lips couldn't help but curl up.
"En, after hearing you say that, I'm also starting to worship her. When you see this Miss Zhang again, you must introduce her to me. I also want to learn alchemy from her!"
Princess Fei-er said.
"Alright, when you meet that fellow next time, bring me along to meet him as well. I would also like to see who he is for daring to take our Princess Fei-er in as his maid. If he doesn't have the capability to do so, I'll beat him up for you!"
"Yes!"
The two of them smiled knowingly. Their sisterly love was deep.
"Cough cough, the two of you, Crown Prince Ye Qian has specially prepared a banquet for us. He even invited us to meet the geniuses of the Miryu Empire. We've already agreed. Do you want to go and take a look?"
Seeing that the two ladies were getting more and more joyful, Xing Yuan couldn't help but speak up.
"Oh, right, there's still the banquet!"
Only then did Luo Qiqi remember. "We definitely have to go, but we need to pack up and change our clothes first!"
"Alright, since you're going, I'll go as well!" Seeing that her good friend was intending to go, Princess Fei-er nodded in agreement.
After chatting with her for a long time, his mood improved a lot. He was not as depressed as before. Attending a banquet was not a big deal.
"…"
Hearing that the two ladies were going to pack up and change their clothes, Xing Yuan slapped his forehead and felt as if there was nothing left to live for.
Changing clothes was definitely one of the most troublesome matters for a lady. It seemed like he wouldn't be able to attend this banquet anymore …
…
"The crown prince has arrived!"
While Xing Yuan was feeling helpless, the crown prince, Ye Qian, walked into the banquet hall.
"Your Highness!"
Upon seeing him, Hong Shi and the others immediately stood up and clasped their fists.
"There's no need to stand on ceremony!"
Ye Qian walked up to the main seat, glanced at the young man seated by the side, and smiled. "Senior Wu Zhen!"
"Un!"
Wu Zhen nodded. "Where are Xing Yuan and the others?"
"They'll be here shortly!" Ye Qian replied.
"Oh!"
Wu Zhen nodded and said no more.
Seeing that Wu Zhen wasn't going to say anything, Ye Qian knew that he was just going along with the arrangements of the host. Thus, he scanned the surroundings and said, "I believe that all of you should know the reason why I invited you here today!"
"Yes!"
"We understand!"
Luo Zhao, Chen Yue, and the others nodded.
"Un, it's good that you understand. Allow me to introduce you to him. This is Senior Wu Zhen, a Grade 2 student of Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, a 5-star low-tier master teacher!"
Ye Qian introduced.
Wu Zhen didn't get up and nodded at the crowd.
As a top student of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, he did possess such pride.
"5-star low-tier master teacher?"
Hearing the introduction, Zhang Xuan turned to Hong Shi in bewilderment.
Weren't master teachers divided into primary, intermediate, advanced, and pinnacle? What did low-tier mean?
"Once a master teacher reaches 5-star, it will become increasingly difficult for you to advance your cultivation!" Hong Shi sent a telepathic message.
"Un!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
Becoming a 5-star master teacher was equivalent to stepping into the upper echelons of the continent. Not only would it become increasingly difficult to cultivate, it would also become increasingly difficult to raise one's cultivation.
"Thus, in order to better differentiate the ranks of master teachers, starting from 5-star, they will be divided into low-tier, high-tier, and pinnacle!"
Hong Shi said. "This way, it'll be easier for them to differentiate their cultivation! For example, I'm currently at Transcendent Mortal 6-dan, so I'll be known as 5-star low-tier master teacher. When I reach 7-dan, I'll be known as high-tier master teacher, and 8-dan pinnacle master teacher! Of course, as one's cultivation rises, one's eye of discernment will have to grow as well. Otherwise, one won't be able to match up to the various ranks! "
Zhang Xuan came to a realization.
Upon reaching Transcendent Mortal realm, a single master teacher rank would correspond to the three sub-ranks of Transcendent Mortal.
For example, in order to become a 4-star master teacher, one would have to possess a cultivation of Transcendent Mortal 2-dan and above.
2-dan, 3-dan, and 4-dan were all 4-star master teachers, and 5-dan Consonant Spirit realm was equivalent to a half 5-star master teacher.
Upon reaching 6-dan, one would become a full-fledged 5-star master teacher.
Of course, to become a 5-star master teacher, one's cultivation was only one of the requirements.
"The Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy divides its students into grades based on this. Most of you who have just enrolled are either 4-star pinnacle or half 5-star master teachers, so you'll be in Grade 1! Becoming a true 5-star master teacher would be in Grade 2, 5-star high-tier master teachers would be in Grade 3, and so on and so forth! "
Hong Shi continued. "Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy has a total of six grades. In other words, even 6-star master teachers are considered students!"
"6-star master teacher students?"
Zhang Xuan widened his eyes in shock.
As expected of the Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, it was indeed formidable!
From this, he could imagine that there would be countless master teachers in the academy, and the so-called geniuses could be found everywhere.
Initially, he wasn't too interested in the academy. However, after hearing the introduction, he couldn't help but look forward to it.
With so many master teachers gathered here, perhaps … he might be able to find a solution to the Innate Fetal Poison! Even if he couldn't find it, with so many master teachers studying together, he would surely be able to raise his cultivation swiftly.
This was much better than fumbling around on his own.
"We have long heard of Wu Shi's reputation. He's one of the top Grade 2 students in Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy, and I, Luo Zhao of Qianfeng Empire, am honored to be able to meet you!"
Hearing the crown prince's introduction, Luo Zhao stood up with a smile and said, "As the host, how can I possibly greet you empty-handed? A while ago, while I was out training, I happened to find a few [Mulberry Sparrow Seeds] in the Western Mulberry Land. I would like to present them to Wu Shi and the friends from Hongyuan Master Teacher Academy as a token of my sincerity!"
After saying those words, Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist and infused his zhenqi into a string of crimson lotus-like objects, which slowly flew toward Wu Zhen.
"Mulberry Sparrow Seeds? A Transcendent Mortal 8-dan spirit beast that only grows near Tianquezi's lair? It's said that consuming it can rejuvenate one's mind and raise one's Soul Depth … For him to give away so many of them at once, what a valuable gift! "
"Incredible! That's some good stuff …"
"As expected of the head of Qianfeng Empire's Mingshi Tang Pavilion, his gift is indeed extraordinary …"
…
Seeing the items that Luo Zhao took out, the crowd was astounded.
Even Zhang Xuan and Hong Shi glanced at one another with deep frowns on their foreheads.
The Mulberry Sparrow Seed was an incredible treasure, and its value was on par with the inner core of the Great River Serpent. Yet, Luo Zhao was willing to give it away so easily.
"That fellow isn't speaking the truth …"
With an awful complexion, Hong Shi clenched his fists tightly.
While the other party had revealed the identities of the four people invited by Crown Prince Ye Qian earlier in the day, he hadn't revealed anything at all. He had thought that the other party really didn't know anything, but it turned out that … the other party had already prepared a gift in advance!
Even if he wanted to find something now, it was already too late.
"Mulberry Sparrow Seed? That's some good stuff. I'll accept it on behalf of the Sixth Princess and the others! "
Seeing the object flying toward him, Wu Zhen's eyes lit up, and he swiftly caught the object.
Satisfaction gleamed in his eyes.
The Mulberry Sparrow Seed was extremely rare. Even in Hongyuan Empire, it would be difficult for him to obtain it.
"Since Luo shi has prepared a gift for us, how can our Zhuyue Empire dare to fall behind? This is the [Starmoon Bodhi] that I spent ten days in the Wuling River to find! I hope that you'll accept it as a gift to Wu Shi! "
With a flick of his finger, four pearl-like objects flew toward Wu Zhen. They glowed with a warm luster.
"Starmoon Bodhi? It's the seed of the Starmoon Tree, and it takes a thousand years to grow. It absorbs the essence of the stars to form it, and the energy it harnesses is on par with the inner core of a Transcendent Mortal 7-dan pinnacle spirit beast. If one were to touch it frequently, one would be able to comprehend the stars and broaden one's Soul Depth! "
"The value of this object can be said to be on par with the Mulberry Sparrow Seed!"
"Not only on par, it can even be said to be on par with the Mulberry Sparrow Seed. It seems like Chen shi has come prepared!"
"Since they've prepared so many good items, what's going to happen to Hong Shi?"
Seeing that Chen shi had taken out such valuable treasures as well, Luo Xuan and Bi Jianghai glanced at one another, and a deep frown formed on their foreheads.
It seemed like the provocation from before was just an appetizer. The true killing blow lay here. Since the other party had already taken out a treasure, what was Hong shi going to do?
Just as they were worrying over the matter, the swollen Feng Yu took out a treasure and passed it over. This treasure was on par with the previous two.
"Hehe, Hong Shi, it's our first time meeting you, and we've all taken out our goodwill. What about you?"
Seeing that the others were done, Luo Zhao chuckled softly and turned to Zhang Xuan.
Huala!
Everyone immediately turned their gazes over.
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