To those who were experienced and capable, the Purple Origin Pill was too easy to refine. Hence, it did not take long for someone to successfully refine it.
Linlong was the fifth person to refine it. He had originally planned to keep a low profile, so he did not care who was faster or slower.
Seeing that Linlong had actually managed to refine the Purple Origin Pill, a few people could not remain calm. These people were naturally Yang Zhe and his lackeys, as well as the head examiner, Qin De.
The one who was the least calm and the most shocked was Qin De. He knew very well what he had placed in the water. Who would have thought that Lin Long would still be able to refine the Purple Origin Pill?
Could it be that the water he had placed earlier was fake? He even began to doubt himself.
When the guilt-ridden Yang Zhe saw Linlong refine the Purple Origin Pill and look at him with a scrutinizing expression, he did not dare to stay in the Heavenly Fragrance Residence anymore. He immediately fled in terror.
Linlong had originally wanted to go up and ask what was going on. After all, if he wanted to find out who the mastermind was, apart from Yang Zhe, he really did not know who else to suspect.
However, before he could take a step forward, a clear and melodious voice suddenly rang out from behind him. "Sir, may I have a word with you?"
When he turned around, he saw Murong Xue looking at him with her beautiful little face that could topple nations. She had a cautious expression on her face, as if she was afraid that he would reject her.
"F * ck, it can't be. Am I seeing things? The goddess in the hearts of countless people in Lian Chuan City, Murong Xue, actually took the initiative to strike up a conversation with someone?"
"F * ck, who is this guy? How did he manage to get Miss Murong to strike up a conversation with him?"
For a moment, this thought appeared in everyone's mind. They all looked at Linlong in disbelief, unable to figure out how he had managed to do this.
"Miss Murong, what's the matter?" Linlong looked at her and asked calmly.
"F * ck, Miss Murong personally invited him, but this guy actually rejected her!"
"F * ck, is this guy stupid or arrogant?"
At that moment, everyone present cursed in their hearts. This was an invitation from a peerless beauty. If it were them, they would definitely agree eagerly. Who knew that she would actually ask him "what's the matter?"
"This …." Murong Xue looked around, then said, "Just now, the flames you used …."
When Lin Long heard this, he quickly interrupted her, "Could it be that Lady Murong thinks that this Young Master is talented and handsome? Is that why you've come to invite me?"
"F * ck, shameless enough. So he's loosening the reins only to grasp them better."
The surrounding people were speechless. They didn't expect Lin Long to be so shameless. They didn't know that Lin Long just didn't want them to say what they saw.
Linlong wanted to keep a low profile, so he naturally didn't want Murong Xue to reveal it in front of everyone.
Of course, if the other party said it, he would deny it on the spot, but not saying it was better than saying it out loud.
What did he mean by asking her out? He just wanted to talk in private. Murong Xue's face immediately turned red when she heard Linlong's blatant words.
If it was any other time, she would definitely refuse him directly. But in order to figure out exactly how he did it, she didn't say that. Instead, she blushed and said, "If Young Master is free, let's meet at the Red Tea House tonight."
"Yes, it's a deal," said Linlong with a smile.
It would be a waste not to go since there was a beauty inviting him.
"Mm." Murong Xue replied in a voice as low as a mosquito's. Her face was completely red, and she immediately turned and fled. She looked like a young girl who had just experienced her first awakening of love.
She'd never had a date with a man in her entire life, much less said something like that in front of everyone. Naturally, she was so embarrassed that she wanted to find a hole to hide in.
The people around her had no idea what was going on. They just thought that she'd really taken a fancy to Linlong, so they all sighed inwardly.
Some people even dug out Linlong's identity at the first opportunity. When they heard that Linlong was actually a country bumpkin from a remote town, quite a few people began to bemoan the state of the universe and pity the fate of mankind.
"What did he do to deserve this? What did he do to deserve Miss Murong's special treatment?"
"I, Zhao Dayu, have the looks and the figure. Why didn't Miss Murong even look at me?"
"I, Dong Wenkang, am suave, talented, and good-looking. I'm countless times better than this Linlong."
Some people even felt that they'd acted too late. If they'd acted earlier, they'd definitely have gotten the beauty. After all, Murong Xue even took a fancy to a country bumpkin like Linlong.
Of course, these people didn't make a sound. Instead, they looked at Linlong with envy and hatred.
"Big Brother Lin, didn't I say that you'd definitely have a chance if you went after Miss Murong? Look, she came knocking on your door." At this moment, Mo Tian, who'd come out of the exam, smiled at Linlong.
"How did the exam go?" Linlong smiled.
"It was alright. Although I came a little later than you guys, I passed easily." Mo Tian smiled happily.
According to what Qin De had just said, as long as he refined the Purple Yuan Pill, he'd be able to enter the Sky Evolution Academy. Naturally, Mo Tian was happy.
Mo Tian clearly hadn't been plotted against. This made Linlong feel a little strange. After all, if Yang Zhe had made a move, there was no reason for him to let Mo Tian go.
Little did he know that this was because Qin De didn't want to make it too obvious. After Qin De told Yang Zhe about this, Yang Zhe decided to get rid of Linlong first. After all, Linlong was the greatest threat to him. As for Mo Tian, he'd naturally have a chance to deal with him once he entered the academy.
Because of this, Qin De only sprinkled some clear water on Linlong's ingredients.
Since the final results wouldn't be out until the afternoon, Linlong and Mo Tian left and returned to their rooms.
When Mo Huarong, who'd been waiting outside, heard that both of them had passed, he was naturally overjoyed. He immediately dragged the two of them out to drink. Since there was nothing else to do, Linlong followed the father and son.
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While Linlong and Mo Tian were drinking, Murong Xue left the Heavenly Fragrance Manor and followed a servant girl to the Red Tea House in town.
Although the Red Tea House wasn't the most luxurious teahouse here, it wasn't a place that just anyone could enter. Even if you had the money, you might not be able to enter.
They easily made their way to a private room on the second floor. Murong Xue had the servant girl wait outside, then knocked on the door and walked in.
Sitting at the tea table inside was a beautiful woman who was only a few years older than Murong Xue. Her face was expressionless, and she looked as cold as ice.
Only when Murong Xue walked up to her did a smile blossom on her face.
"Xue 'er, how did the exam go today?" the woman asked.
"Master, I did very well today, but I ran into something strange," Murong Xue said impatiently.
"Hm? What could possibly make my talented and beautiful disciple so impatient? "the woman asked curiously.
"Today, someone was actually able to split the flames while concocting pills, causing a single flame to split into a dozen or so." Murong Xue immediately explained what she'd seen today.
"What? Really?" When she heard this, the woman's face immediately filled with shock.
"Master, do you find it strange as well?" Murong Xue couldn't help but ask.
"I don't find it strange. I just didn't think that such a long-lost technique would appear in the hands of such a young examiner," the woman said solemnly.
"This is a long-lost technique?" Murong Xue was even more incredulous.
"That's right." The woman nodded, then continued, "This technique is called the Flame Splitting Technique. Because it's long been lost, it hasn't appeared on the Mutian Continent for at least a hundred years. That's why I've never told you about it. This technique isn't actually very practical, because it's very rare for so many bubbles to appear. However, it's not easy to master this technique. It requires the user to have very deep control over the flames. "
"So you're saying that Linlong is very powerful?" Murong Xue asked.
"Just because you're good at controlling flames doesn't mean that you're good at concocting pills. Xue 'er, have you forgotten this?" The woman couldn't help but frown.
"Master, I'm sorry," Murong Xue smiled sheepishly.
It wasn't that she'd forgotten, but every time she thought about Linlong's technique, she was amazed. Subconsciously, she felt that Linlong was very powerful.
"But no matter what, I have to meet this person," the woman said.
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