Mu Ling 'er's agreement was met with a chorus of disbelief.
Such harsh conditions were equivalent to betraying the Mu Clan and Medicine City! This girl actually agreed!
[This girl is definitely capable!]
Even those who didn't like Mu Ling 'er were shaken. Perhaps there would be a miracle in the medical world tonight and Mu Ling' er would win against Gu Qi Sha.
Hidden in the crowd, Mu Ying Dong was so angry that the veins on his forehead were bulging. He didn't know what Mu Ling 'er was up to.
However, he smelled a strong conspiracy! Han Yunxi was trying to steal from the Mu Clan!
Damn it!
Although he was angry, Mu Yingdong remained indifferent. He glanced at President Xie, who was standing in front of him. A glint flashed in his eyes, but he suppressed all his anger.
"Then … please begin," Han Yunxi said with a smile.
In an instant, more than a hundred pairs of eyes were focused on them. Everyone was nervous and expectant!
The concoction was about to begin!
Gu Qi Sha slowly revealed his bony hands while Mu Linger leisurely rolled up her sleeves. Silence fell upon the scene as the atmosphere grew tense. Everyone's attention was on the pair's every move.
But!
However, Mu Ling 'er's hands suddenly moved and swept across the ingredients on the table. She placed them into a pestle and mortar and then plucked them like she was playing a zither. Her other hand covered the opening of the pestle and mortar. Not long after, she removed a small black pill from the pestle and mortar.
However, Gu Qi Sha's speed was even faster than hers. He didn't even use a pestle or a mortar. In any case, no one present could see clearly what had happened. All they knew was that his terrifying hands had grabbed the medicinal ingredients, and with a flick of his wrist, the medicinal ingredients had disappeared and turned into a few small pills.
It only took a few moments for the pills to come out.
That's it?
After all, everyone had waited for an entire day and it was only a few moments? Moreover, they didn't even see anything clearly!
What a scam!
They could only comfort themselves that they had seen an expert concoction before.
Although everyone was disappointed, they were still nervous. After all, the process wasn't important. The result was the most important! Mu Ling'er was very likely to bring a surprise!
Han Yunxi personally took the two pills and held them up high for everyone to see. These two pills, regardless of their size or color, were exactly the same. There was no difference between them and the pills on the market.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the Medicine Testers took the medicine at the same time. The air was filled with tension, and the whole place was so quiet that even the sound of the Medicine Testers swallowing could be heard.
They had all taken it!
Gu Qi Sha's Medicine Tester's eyes widened in shock as his body trembled. He immediately clutched his stomach and ran towards the toilet at a speed that could be described as disappearing in the blink of an eye.
This …
The Hundred Purging Pill was a laxative, but it wasn't a simple laxative. It wouldn't take effect so quickly. Even if one ate three Hundred Purging Pills on the market at once, it would still take about two hours to take effect!
Of course, no one cared about that at this moment.
Because … the person who took Mu Ling'er's medicine had yet to react!!!
Therefore …
Mu Ling'er sighed softly and calmly said, "Hehe, Your Excellency Pill Fiend, I've lost."
Han Yunxi snickered at the side, but Gu Qi Sha didn't react at all.
All the spectators were dumbfounded.
That's it?
Is it going to end just like that?!
Mu Ling'er was so arrogant and confident, but she lost just like that? Why are you still so calm?
It's one thing to not see the process of making the medicine, but the result of the competition … There's no suspense at all!
Mu Ling'er, are you trying to trick us?
We've been waiting for an entire day, and we've all been looking forward to it!
The result left all the spectators speechless.
Gu Qi Sha gave Long Fei Ye a meaningful look, then finally walked into Pill Fiend Pharmacy.
The instigators, Han Yunxi and Mu Ling'er, looked at each other, their eyes full of smiles. Han Yunxi said seriously, "Mu Ling'er, you've lost. You'd better keep your word. "
As Mu Ling'er watched Gu Qi Sha's back, her heart was filled with joy. Just as she was about to speak, a harsh voice stopped her.
"Mu Ling'er, hurry up and follow the Old Man back to Medicine City to suffer!"
Mu Ling'er was stunned. Turning around, she saw a man in his sixties with a head full of white hair and a stern face.
This person was the head of Medicine City's Council of Elders, Xie Deyi.
He was so fierce that she almost thought it was her father. Who would've thought it was this old man!
While Mu Ling'er was still in shock, Han Yunxi immediately sensed danger. Mu Ying Dong hadn't made a single move despite the commotion, but now Head Xie had personally appeared!
Medicine City had its own Council of Elders, and its members were all highly respected pharmacists in the city. Most of them were from the three great clans, but there were also people from other smaller clans.
The Council of Elders had the authority to handle many internal affairs of Medicine City, and they could also represent the city to outsiders.
Due to the incident at the empress dowager's birthday banquet, Mu Ling'er had been constantly troubled by the Council of Elders. Mu Ying Dong had been unable to withstand the pressure from the Council of Elders, and in the end, he had chosen to imprison Mu Ling'er.
Although the Mu Family had quite a bit of influence in the Elders Guild, they still didn't have the absolute advantage. Moreover, it was rare for the Mu Family to be exposed, so the other powers in the Elders Guild would definitely collude to bite them and not let them go.
Head Xie's words of "suffering" were undoubtedly still harping on Mu Ling'er's actions at the empress dowager's birthday banquet!
Head Xie walked out from the crowd, followed by more than ten expert guards from different directions. They surrounded Mu Ling'er.
"Girl, you've already been on the run for a year. Go back with the Old Man and suffer!" Head Xie coldly said.
Mu Ling'er subconsciously retreated, but Han Yunxi immediately stepped in front of her to protect her. Long Fei Ye didn't move, but he coldly watched. Gu Qi Sha, who had just entered the door, slowly turned around.
"A bet is a bet. From this moment on, Mu Ling'er is a member of Pill Fiend Pharmacy! Do you want her to go back on her word, Head Xie? "Han Yunxi asked.
"Hehe, Qin Wangfei, this girl is a sinner to begin with. Medicine City has put her on the wanted list for a year, so any promises she made to you are null and void. "
Head Xie's tone was unyielding, leaving no room for negotiation. "Qin Wangfei, Old Man requested an audience before the competition began, but you refused to see the Old Man. Now, in front of everyone, don't blame the Old Man for not giving Pill Fiend Pharmacy any face. "
Hypocrite!
I didn't see him before, but didn't Han Yunxi come out after that? If Head Xie truly wanted to negotiate and stop the competition, he would have had plenty of opportunities to talk to Han Yunxi before Gu Qi Sha arrived.
But he just had to wait until this critical moment.
Now that the situation had escalated to this point, everyone was paying close attention to the situation. Mu Ling'er had lost, so the news of her promise to stay in Pill Fiend Pharmacy would soon spread.
Head Xie's decision to talk about her so-called "freedom" in front of everyone was undoubtedly a show of strength to Pill Fiend Pharmacy, leaving Han Yunxi with no chance to salvage the situation. Moreover, he wanted to use the momentum of the challenge to blow the matter up even more.
None of the onlookers expected things to turn out this way, so they quickly broke out into discussion.
Cold laughter filled Mu Yingdong's face as he hid in the crowd. He was naturally the one behind Head Xie's personal appearance.
He wouldn't show himself, so he waited to see what Han Yunxi would say to Head Xie.
He wanted to see how Han Yunxi would interfere with Medicine City's internal affairs in front of so many people, especially those from the same circle!
If he personally came out, then this matter would only be the Mu Clan's internal affairs. But if Head Xie came out, then this matter would be elevated to the level of Medicine City's internal affairs.
In any case, the agreement had already been signed, and the evidence from the black market was already in her hands. She wasn't afraid of Han Yunxi revealing anything. If Han Yunxi did, then her own reputation would be ruined as well.
Mu Yingdong's smug words were exactly what Han Yunxi was considering at this moment.
At this moment, whether or not Mu Ling'er could work for Pill Fiend Pharmacy was secondary. Han Yunxi knew very well that Mu Yingdong's decision to not come out and instead had Head Xie come out was the same as cutting off all means of retreat.
He would rather lose his daughter than benefit Pill Fiend Pharmacy.
Just think about it. Mu Ling'er was a pharmaceutical genius who was envied and hated by countless people in Medicine City. If she fell into the hands of the Council of Elders, would she have a good ending?
Mu Ling'er knew this better than anyone else. "Han Yunxi, I'm begging you. Save me!"
She whispered, her voice trembling slightly.
If it was before, then she wouldn't have cared. At worst, she would die. But now that she knew the secret, she was afraid. She wanted to live. She wanted to live happily in Pill Fiend Pharmacy for the rest of her life.
Han Yunxi also wanted to save her, but Head Xie's words just now were reasonable. In front of so many people, it was very difficult for her to protect Mu Ling'er.
If she forcefully interfered, then she would be criticized by the world and tarnish Pill Fiend Pharmacy's reputation. Moreover, if she openly went against Head Xie, then she would be publicly making an enemy of Medicine City. Many things would be difficult in the future.
Seeing Han Yunxi's silence, Head Xie said Coldly, "It seems that Qin Wangfei is a sensible person. Someone come, take Mu Ling'er away! "
"Wait!"
Han Yunxi finally spoke up. "Head Xie, during Empress Dowager Li's birthday banquet, Mu Ling'er made a mistake because we are close friends. This girl has been on the run for more than a year and has suffered a lot. Why don't you give this princess consort some face today and give her a light punishment? As for her promise to Pill Fiend Pharmacy today, we can forget about it. "
Han Yunxi was very courteous as she made a concession. "What do you think … about this?"
As long as Mu Ling'er was safe, she could think of a way to deal with Pill Fiend Pharmacy later.
However, Head Xie didn't budge an inch. "It's rare for esteemed wangfei to be so reasonable. This girl doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth and showed off her slight skill in front of an expert, affecting Pill Fiend Pharmacy's business. Old Man will apologize to esteemed wangfei on behalf of Medicine City. As for the punishment, Medicine City has its own rules, so there's no need for esteemed wangfei to worry about it. "
As he spoke, he gave a look to the guards, who immediately stepped forward to arrest Mu Ling'er.
At that moment, Long Fei Ye and Gu Qi Sha walked over at the same time.
Long Fei Ye asked, "How does Head Xie plan to apologize on behalf of Medicine City?"
Gu Qi Sha coldly replied, "Does Head Xie mean that you plan to apologize to this old man? You set up such a grand scheme and lost to this old man, yet you still refuse to honor your promise. Medicine City, don't be so shameless! "
It was rare for Long Fei Ye and Gu Qi Sha to be on the same side.
However, Head Xie didn't hold back and said …
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