Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, the sun was shining brightly and the sky was blue. It was a pleasant sight.
After the morning assembly, all the officials did not leave the palace and return to their residences as usual. Instead, they gathered in front of the palace, ready to witness an exciting alchemy challenge.
The civil and military officials were whispering to each other, their faces brimming with anticipation.
"I've seen many martial arts competitions, but I've never seen an alchemy competition. I hope it won't disappoint us."
"Lord Luo is right. I've heard that the alchemy competition is boring, but once the pills are formed, it can make people feel excited."
"The alchemy skills of the Medicine King Pavilion are unparalleled. This has been proven long ago. How can Earl Shaowu compete with them?"
"I've heard that Earl Shaowu has been taught the art of alchemy by an extraordinary person. He's already a real Medicine King. Today, I'll be able to witness it with my own eyes."
…
At this moment, a luxurious carriage arrived outside the palace. This was a flying carriage pulled by three white cranes. Many flower petals fluttered in the air as music played. On the left and right of the flying carriage, one could vaguely see eight beauties scattering flowers and playing music. In the middle of the flying carriage, one person was half-asleep on a soft couch. The beauties on his left and right were massaging his shoulders and back. He looked very comfortable.
To be able to use such a formation to come to the palace, other than the head of the Medicine King Pavilion, Yao Lingyu, no one else would dare to do so.
Other than him, there were also King level protectors releasing their dark wings to follow him. They protected him all the way to the palace before landing and walking in.
In the King City, no King level cultivators were allowed to fly as they pleased. This was a rule. If the people of the Medicine King Pavilion dared to do so, it was a taboo. However, in reality, they had received special permission from the Emperor to do so.
Fortunately, they knew their limits. They landed in front of the palace. If they flew directly into the palace, it would be a great disrespect.
The officials looked at the people from the Medicine King's Pavilion with complicated expressions in their eyes. There was respect, fawning, disdain … There were all sorts of expressions, but the majority of them were still fawning over them.
The Medicine King's Pavilion was the place where most of the alchemists gathered in the Grand Xia Empire. Seventy to eighty percent of the pills were concocted by them. Even the royal family had to be courteous to them, so the officials could only fawn on them.
No one noticed that the Emperor, who was sitting on the highest seat, had a trace of dissatisfaction on his face, but he quickly covered it up.
After the people of the Medicine King Pavilion entered the field, Yao Lingyu jumped down from the soft couch. He straightened his back and cupped his hands towards the Emperor and said with a smile, "Yao Lingyu of the Medicine King Pavilion greets the Emperor."
Yao Lingyu's action this time was also a breach of etiquette. He didn't even say 'long live'. He didn't have the slightest bit of etiquette between a monarch and a subject. It was really too much.
However, this was also a privilege that belonged only to the Medicine King's Pavilion. They could face the Emperor without kneeling.
The Emperor smiled and said, "Lingyu, rise. We haven't seen you refine pills for a long time. Today, we must observe you properly."
"Lingyu will definitely not disappoint Your Majesty." Yao Lingyu replied with confidence. After a pause, he asked, "I don't know which one is General Yang Wu. Please come out to meet him."
His voice was full of energy, so everyone present could hear it. At the same time, he also displayed his kingly aura, making people look askance.
If an alchemist hadn't reached the Earth Sea Realm, they wouldn't have enough strength to refine pills. Yao Lingyu had already reached the high level of the Earth Sea Realm, so his future was very promising.
After his voice fell, someone responded, "General Yang Wu hasn't arrived yet."
"Lingyu, don't worry. Minister Yang Wu went to do something. He'll be here soon. Let's wait together." The Emperor said with a smile.
Yao Lingyu's eyes lit up and said, "Your Majesty, it's not good for you to indulge this kind of subject."
This time, not only did the Emperor's face turn ugly, but even the civil and military officials' expressions changed.
Who would dare to speak to the Emperor like this? It was simply accusing the Emperor of not doing anything.
The Emperor frowned and said, "Yang Wu is a subject of great merit. It's normal to give him some preferential treatment."
"Your Majesty, don't blame Lingyu for speaking too much. I heard that Yang Wu is only a youth, so how much ability can he have? There must be someone behind the scenes who added fuel to the fire and helped him facilitate things so that he can enjoy the fruits of others' labor. What's more, he's a citizen of Da Xia. How could he let Your Majesty wait here for so long? It's clear that he doesn't put Your Majesty in his eyes. If Your Majesty is embarrassed to punish this kind of guilty subject, I implore Your Majesty to bestow this right to me so that my Medicine King Pavilion can punish him. I guarantee that he will know that Da Xia's imperial prestige is inviolable."
After the Emperor and the civil and military officials heard this, their faces twitched slightly. Was this guy talking about them?
He was clearly the one who came late and was disrespectful in front of the Emperor. Now, he was biting back at Yang Wu and even wanted to use the Emperor's words to deal with Yang Wu. This style of doing things could be said to be overbearing.
Just as the Emperor was about to reply, Yang Wu's voice rang out from somewhere and said, "This person who is threatening Your Majesty must be the head of the Medicine King Pavilion, Yao Lingyu. His guts are really not ordinary."
Unknowingly, Yang Wu had already brought two old men to this open space. One of the old men was the Medicine Priest, while the other old man had white hair and a youthful complexion. His temperament was otherworldly, but no one knew who he was.
Yao Lingyu turned his head and his gaze fell on the old man with white hair and a youthful complexion. A sharp glint flashed across his eyes as he said lightly, "I didn't think that the Imperial School's Medicine King Elder Chen would also come."
That's right, the old man with white hair and a youthful complexion was the Imperial School's Medicine King Chen Zhao. He was the Medicine Priest Han Qingqian's senior brother.
During the morning court session, Yang Wu had already gone to court. Just now, he had gone out with the Medicine Priest Han Qingqian to welcome the prestigious Medicine King Chen Zhao.
He didn't want Yao Lingyu to hurt him behind his back, which really let him see the other's vile side.
"Haha, such a challenge, this old man also came to join in the fun. How come I'm not welcome?" Chen Zhao smiled as he stroked his white beard.
"How can that be? It's a pity that my father has been in seclusion to break through the Heavenly Fish Realm. Otherwise, it would be good to let him come and catch up with you." Yao Lingyu sneered.
Chen Zhao's expression darkened and said, "It's best that Yao Yanhai has this ability."
"That's natural. My father is old but strong. He also obtained some opportunities, so the chances are still very high." Yao Lingyu was incomparably proud.
Chen Zhao was so angry that he couldn't speak. He was once defeated by Yao Yanhai, so he resigned from his position as the Medicine Priest and went to the Imperial School to teach students. Now, Yao Lingyu kept bringing up the past to squeeze him. It was really rubbing salt on his old wounds.
"Senior brother, don't be angry. A temporary victory or defeat doesn't mean anything. Today, let's watch the competition between the young people first." Han Qingqian said from the side.
Thus, the two of them walked towards the Emperor. After bowing to the Emperor, they landed on their seats.
At this time, Yang Wu and Yao Lingyu finally looked at each other face to face.
"As expected, heroes come from the young. But is this alchemy level really that outstanding?" Yao Lingyu sneered, and a strong spiritual energy swept towards Yang Wu. He wanted to give Yang Wu a show of strength.
As the Medicine King, if Yao Lingyu didn't have a little spiritual pressure, he couldn't have achieved much in alchemy.
Yang Wu felt the invasion of Yao Lingyu's spiritual energy. His expression was normal as he said, "Pavilion Master of the Medicine King Pavilion, right? You have guts. You actually want to punish me. Who do you think you are?"
Yang Wu's last few words were like a thunderclap. His Heaven's Court Dao Flower swayed, and an even stronger spiritual energy attacked Yao Lingyu. The majestic power was like the weight of Mount Tai, suppressing Yao Lingyu.
Yao Lingyu instantly felt a sense of suffocation. His soul trembled as if he had met a king. His spiritual energy quickly shrank, and there was no way to resist at all.
"His spiritual energy is so strong. This is impossible!" Yao Lingyu exclaimed in his heart.
When the civil and military officials heard Yang Wu reprimand Yao Lingyu like this, they felt quite comfortable in their hearts. They also couldn't stand Yao Lingyu's behavior. At the same time, they were also shocked by Yang Wu's boldness. They couldn't help but sigh. "The newborn calf is not afraid of the tiger."
The Medicine King Pavilion could make the royal family avoid them. It could be seen how strong their foundation was. Yang Wu dared to do this. He was indeed very brave. "You have nothing to say.
Your Medicine King Pavilion is just a gang. Not only is it not under the control of the court, but it also offends your superiors. You emptied the warehouse of the Medicine King Pavilion and used alchemy as an excuse to threaten the court. Now, evil forces like you should be eradicated the most. Today, I will challenge you on behalf of the Emperor. Let's see how powerful your Medicine King Pavilion's alchemy skills are. If you lose, no one from the Medicine King Pavilion will be allowed to step into the warehouse of the Medicine King Pavilion in the future. If I lose, I will apologize to you with my death. How about that? "Yang Wu shouted with righteousness all over his body. His voice was sonorous and powerful. It was deafening and really made people feel very satisfied.
Indeed, the Medicine King Pavilion did not accept the imperial court's conferment at all, but it enjoyed the privileges of the imperial court and was on an equal footing with the princes. It was really infuriating.
Yang Wu said the thoughts of the current emperor. The emperor applauded in his heart and exclaimed, "What a good Yang Wu. That's how it should be."
Yang Wu had also defied the imperial edict, but he had chosen to take a step back and gave the emperor a way out. The Medicine King Pavilion was getting more and more insatiable. In contrast, the emperor supported Yang Wu more. No, it should be said that he supported the dog-eat-dog.
"Yang Wu, you are presumptuous!" Yao Lingyu said with difficulty.
"Who is the presumptuous one? You are not even an official, and I am a dignified lieutenant general. When you see me, you have to salute, understand?" Yang Wu shouted as he walked towards Yao Lingyu.
Yao Lingyu could not stand Yang Wu's spiritual suppression. He could not help but take two steps back, which shocked everyone present.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
