The battle of the young generation, destined to shock the mainland, has come to a perfect end. Now it's Jing Li's turn to see if anyone places an order or if there are any difficult cases that require his help.

He didn't take good care of his first two apprentices, but he was determined to give his last apprentice the best resources.

Zishu went back to rest first, and Ye Xiruo and Si Hao also prepared to leave.

Unexpectedly, he was stopped again, and it seemed that someone was after him.

Ye Xiruo raised an eyebrow: "Is there anything I can help you with, senior brother?"

"I have long admired the young master's reputation, so naturally I have come to witness his extraordinary abilities."

Ye Xiruo sneered: "Now that you've seen it all, you can leave!" This guy is obviously cannon fodder sent by someone, and his intentions are quite obvious.

"Today's Pill-Fighting Tournament was quite exciting. I wonder if the Young Palace Master would be interested in having a match with me?" That was probably his main purpose!

"No interest. I am extremely busy. If every nobody comes to challenge me, I will be exhausted."

Liu Si's ordinary face was contorted with anger as he whispered, "Young Master, are you perhaps afraid?"

Ye Xiruo looked up and coldly stared at Liu Si: "You think you're worthy of making me angry? What a joke."

"Isn't this because you feel guilty?"

"Feeling guilty? Why should I feel guilty? You're the one who should feel guilty! I don't know how much benefit certain people gave you, making you so reckless as to provoke me, but have you thought about the consequences of offending me?" Ye Xiruo understood that she was abusing her power, a tactic she had used in her past life.

"I just wanted to challenge you, Young Master, you're making a mountain out of a molehill." Liu Si recovered quickly, it seems the person behind the scenes has given him a lot of benefits.

"So, you're determined to have a match with me?"

"Yes, I hope to witness the young master's unparalleled alchemy skills."

"Ye Xiruo, a first-level alchemist." Upon seeing this, Ye Xiruo immediately performed the alchemist's salute, indicating that she accepted the challenge.

"Junior Sister, you mustn't."

"Senior brother, don't worry. Since this person has come to challenge me, he probably won't give up easily. So what if I accept?" A high-level alchemist challenging a level one alchemist—even if he wins, it probably won't be a glorious victory!

"Liu Si, a first-level alchemist."

A cold smile curled at the corner of Ye Xiruo's lips. Just as she had guessed, the other party would definitely send a low-level alchemist to humiliate her, a nobody. Even if it was a first-level alchemist, dealing with someone as insignificant as her would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it?

Unfortunately, she accidentally became a first-level alchemist. It's still uncertain who will emerge victorious.

When Liu Si saw the smile on Ye Xiruo's lips, an ominous premonition rose in his heart. Although the intelligence said that Ye Xiruo was just a second-rate alchemist who had now become a first-level alchemist, he believed that with his strength that was about to break through to the second-level alchemist, he would definitely be able to crush Ye Xiruo, who had just become a first-level alchemist.

"When did Little Ye become a first-level alchemist? How come I, as her master, didn't know?" Jing Li said with a look on her face, while the person next to her looked speechless.

“I know, Xiao Yezi must want to give me a surprise.” Jing Li quickly found a reason for Ye Xiruo.

"Aren't you angry?" His precious apprentice was being targeted like this.

"These ants will only become stepping stones for Xiaoyezi; there will be no other outcome. Besides, Xiaoyezi needs training and needs to grow into the young master of the Pill King Palace." If they can't even handle this little storm, how will they face the even more severe challenges ahead?

Si Hao's face darkened as he scanned the group from Medicine King Valley. Cao Rui was the most likely candidate, but the Ninth Princess was also a possibility. His junior sister was too prominent and had offended too many people; it was difficult to rule her out in a short time.

What do you want to compete in?

"Qi-restoring pill." Although it is just a very common first-grade pill, the Qi-restoring pills refined by different people have different effects.

Ye Xiruo nodded. She had to admit that God was on her side. She had simulated the Qi-restoring pill many times in the space and had encountered almost all the problems. Now it was probably the pill she used most effectively.

"Perfect timing to test Green Flame," Ye Xiruo said, ignoring Liu Si's dark face. She took out Green Flame, and a ball of bluish-white flame appeared at her fingertips. It was a fusion of the disguised Azure Lotus Heaven and the Ice Heart Flame. Although it was weak, it was undoubtedly a strange fire.

"Does the flame in Ye Xiruo's hand look somewhat similar to Qinglian Tian's?" someone asked.

Jing Li curled her lips: "Is Qinglian Tian really that weak? There's not even a trace of strange fire."

After examining it for a long time, the Medicine King finally shook his head: "It's not Qinglian Heaven."

Since it wasn't Qinglian Heaven, there was nothing to worry about, and everyone in the square turned their attention to Ye Xiruo's match.

Once Ye Xiruo started practicing alchemy, she devoted all her attention to the process, completely ignoring the whispers and curious glances of those around her. After inspecting the medicinal herbs, Ye Xiruo began refining them. Her movements were incredibly practiced, each step graceful and beautiful.

In contrast, Liu Si, probably because it was the first time he had been watching so many people refine pills, moved very stiffly and almost put the wrong herbs in several times.

He glanced at Ye Xiruo one last time before calming himself down; he absolutely could not fail. He was about to advance to the second-grade alchemist level; how could he possibly be no match for Ye Xiruo?

The Qi-restoring pill, made from ten medicinal herbs, wasn't too difficult to refine. Ye Xiruo began condensing the medicinal liquid with ease. Perhaps because of the greenness, the time it took to condense the pill this time was even shorter than in the space.

When Liu Si saw that Ye Xiruo had condensed her core so quickly, he was momentarily distracted, and the medicinal liquid in his hand turned into blackish-gray powder.

Ye Xiruo's lips curled into a cold smile: "This senior brother seems to be in a bit of a hurry."

She's no saint; since she's already on the opposite side, don't blame her for being impolite.

Sure enough, Liu Si's expression turned even uglier after seeing Ye Xiruo's smile, but he gritted his teeth and continued refining pills.

If Ye Xi continued to chant a few more incantations, he could then slowly nurture the elixir and collect it.

Compared to her senior brother's thrilling adventure, hers was just a minor incident.

"Her foundation is very good; you taught her well." The Medicine King nodded.

Jing Li blushed slightly. This was the result of his apprentices' own hard work, and had nothing to do with him. His three apprentices were all incredibly easy to manage, making him, as their master, feel utterly unfulfilled. (To be continued.)