By the time Lu An returned to the courtyard, the news of him being able to refine the Injury Pill had already spread.
Many people were discussing this matter in the courtyard. When Lu An appeared at the entrance of the courtyard, he immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Immediately, all the pharmacists crowded around Lu An, trying to get close to him. It couldn't be helped. In the world of pharmacists, the division of ranks was even more serious than that of Celestial Masters. Being able to refine a third-grade pill was enough to earn their respect.
"I didn't expect Young Hero Lu to be so secretive. You've really surprised us!"
"Yes, Young Hero Lu can actually refine a third-grade pill. Please forgive us for offending you earlier!"
"…"
Looking at the pharmacists around him, Lu An didn't know whether to laugh or cry. In fact, he had been refining pills or reading books for the past week. He basically didn't interact with others, so how could he have offended them?
"Everyone is too polite." Lu An looked at the noisy crowd and said with a smile, "I was only able to refine the Injury Pill by luck. There are still many things I don't understand, so I need everyone's guidance."
"You flatter us …" Everyone cupped their hands and said. At this moment, someone suddenly said, "Sister Chen is here!"
As soon as this was said, everyone immediately looked back. Sure enough, they soon saw a woman leisurely walking over.
Lu An naturally recognized this woman. She was one of the three third-grade pharmacists in the Chamber of Commerce, Chen Mi.
Chen Mi walked over and quickly arrived at the center of the crowd. Everyone saluted and greeted her, but she ignored them completely. Her eyes were fixed on Lu An.
Chen Mi sized up Lu An, as if she was getting to know this young man again. She raised her eyebrows and asked, "I heard you refined the Injury Pill?"
"It's just a coincidence," Lu An said with a smile.
"In other words, you succeeded." Chen Mi looked at Lu An with interest and said, "Even I couldn't refine the Injury Pill. I didn't expect you to succeed. Why don't you come to my room and let me see it?"
Lu An was stunned when he heard this. The other pharmacists looked at Lu An with jeering eyes. Although Chen Mi was thirty-four years old this year, she maintained herself as if she were in her early twenties. She was the goddess in the hearts of the pharmacists here.
"There's no need for that." Lu An's words made everyone's jaws drop. He smiled and said, "I'm not used to refining pills in front of others."
As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned. They didn't expect Lu An to reject Chen Mi's invitation. Even Chen Mi was a little surprised. What they didn't know was that Lu An didn't want others to discover his flames.
After being rejected by Lu An, Chen Mi did not say anything about it. Instead, she lightly spoke up, "If you don't want to come, then forget it. However, you are not used to refining pills in front of others. You'll definitely have to participate in the Apothecary Conference a month later, so it's better for you to get used to it as soon as possible. "
After saying that, Chen Mi turned around and left. Everyone looked at Chen Mi's graceful back, their hearts itching.
However, Lu An did not take another look. He frowned slightly and asked the person beside him, "What is the Apothecary Conference?"
"Hasn't anyone told you about it?" That person was stunned. When he saw Lu An shaking his head, he said, "It's the Apothecary Conference. Every pharmacist from the Chamber of Commerce will compete to determine the status of the Chamber of Commerce."
Lu An was stunned when he heard this. Then, he thought of something and came to a realization.
Two years ago, he had helped Liu Yi participate in a similar competition in Meteor Trail City. It was used to determine the ownership of the Central Commercial Street. It was also because of that competition that the Alkaid Chamber of Commerce's status was completely established. It seemed that the competition in the Alchemy Kingdom was related to refining pills.
At that moment, another person said, "It seems that Young Hero Lu doesn't know about the Apothecary Conference. There are many rewards for this conference. For example, the Apothecary Union will give out bonuses. There are also rewards for winning the championship. Most of them are elixir recipes or materials. Of course, the most important thing is reputation. Once a pharmacist from a Chamber of Commerce wins the championship, the Chamber of Commerce will naturally rise in status and become the most prestigious Chamber of Commerce. "
Hearing this, Lu An came to a sudden realization and nodded. Indeed, pharmacists were the most important things in the shops. If the Apothecary Conference was so influential, every Chamber of Commerce would take it seriously.
"Will our Chamber of Commerce participate as well?" Lu An asked.
"Of course!" The person next to him immediately said, "No matter what ranking you get, if you don't even dare to participate, your reputation will definitely fall. Therefore, every Chamber of Commerce will send someone to participate. Naturally, our Chamber of Commerce will send three Level 3 Heavenly Masters. However, since Young Hero Lu has become a Level 3 pharmacist, you should be sent to participate as well. "
Lu An frowned when he heard this. He was used to thinking about the disadvantages before doing something, not the advantages. However, this time, after thinking for a while, he relaxed his brows and nodded. "If the Chamber of Commerce wants me to go, I should go."
Lu An's straightforward decision was very simple. Firstly, Yuan Shan City wasn't a place where he would stay for long. Secondly, with his alchemy skills, even if he participated, he wouldn't get a good ranking and wouldn't attract any attention.
After chatting with everyone for a while, Lu An returned to his small courtyard. He entered his room and took out a book to study seriously.
The path of alchemy was no less difficult than cultivation. Although he could now refine the Injury Pill, Lu An was not arrogant at all. He knew that compared to a real pharmacist, he was still far behind.
Whether it was cultivation or alchemy, it was the same. The further he went, the more he could feel the endless darkness waiting to be explored. He had to work hard and become a powerhouse as soon as possible.
Lu An was engrossed in reading and two hours passed very quickly. It was currently noon. Every day, there would be servants who would deliver lunch to them. After all, pharmacists were very busy with alchemy and would not gather for lunch.
Sure enough, not long after, there was a knock on Lu An's door. As usual, Lu An did not raise his head and directly said, "Come in."
The door was pushed open and a faint fragrance came with the wind.
Lu An was startled and raised his head to look. He saw a beautiful girl that he had never seen before standing outside the door. This faint fragrance was naturally emitted from this girl's body.
After a short daze, Lu An quickly put down the book, got up and walked to the door. He cupped his hands and politely said, "This one is Lu An, I don't know who this girl is …"
"This one is called Dong Jie." The girl's voice was very soft and it made people feel as if their whole body was being massaged.
"Greetings to Miss Dong." Lu An immediately bowed and then asked curiously, "I don't know why Miss Dong is here?"
"According to my father's order, I have brought the third grade pill recipe and materials to Young Hero Lu." Dong Jie's voice was soft as she took out a ring and said, "At the same time, it is noon and I have brought lunch to Young Hero Lu."
With that, the maid behind her walked to the front and took out a box full of delicacies.
Lu An was startled and did not understand the situation. Sending the pill recipe and materials, there was no need for his daughter to come in person. Could it be that there was another purpose?
"Thank you, Miss Dong." Lu An cupped his hands and politely said.
Dong Jie showed a gentle smile and glanced at the maid. She followed the maid to the side of the table and brought out a plate of delicacies. Each dish was steaming hot, obviously freshly made, exuding a delicious aroma.
However, this dish was obviously not something that he could finish by himself. Lu An thought for a moment and asked, "Have the two girls eaten?"
"Not yet." Dong Jie said softly.
"Then let's eat together." Lu An smiled and said, "I can't finish so many things by myself."
Dong Jie's bright eyes looked at Lu An, nodded slightly and said, "Yes."
Then, Dong Jie sat down, but the maid did not sit down. In such a society, it was impossible for the maid to sit and eat with the Young Miss, otherwise, once found out, she would be severely punished.
Lu An was also aware of this point. He did not say anything and sat opposite to Dong Jie. He had to admit that the Dong Jie in front of him was probably the most well-mannered lady he had ever seen. Just sitting there made people feel that the surroundings were quiet.
However, in Dong Jie's moving eyes, Lu An found a trace of sadness and sadness. Lu An frowned slightly. He thought for a moment, glanced at the maid and said, "I have something to say to Miss Dong alone. Miss, can you wait outside?"
The maid was startled and turned to look at Dong Jie. When Dong Jie heard Lu An's request to eat alone, her face blushed slightly, but she did not refuse and only nodded slightly.
Soon, the maid left and the door was closed. Only Lu An and Dong Jie were left in the room.
Lu An looked at Dong Jie, whose face was slightly red and her head was lowered in silence. He frowned slightly and put down his chopsticks. He took a deep breath and said, "There's no one else here now … Why did you come here? What's troubling you? Feel free to speak."
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