Chapter 55 The Green Tea Apprentice
The family members standing to the side stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.
Is this just bragging?
These three people can refine pills of grade seven or eight?
The group, who had originally intended to leave, suddenly didn't want to go anymore.
Like Old Master Wu, they approached the three men and carefully examined them.
Shan Mingyuan, however, said with a disdainful tone: "If they can refine pills of grade seven or eight, I'll swallow this pill furnace."
Hearing this, the sixth brother sneered, "You want to devour someone but you won't let me? Do you know how much this alchemy furnace costs? It's enough to buy your life."
Shan Mingyuan was stunned for a moment, seemingly not expecting the alchemy furnace to be so expensive.
Wait... something's not right!
Uncle Liu didn't say how much his life was worth. What if it's... cheap?
"Alchemists who can refine seventh or eighth-grade pills are extremely rare. It's unlikely that three of them would suddenly gather and all come to our Shan family mansion," said the Third Master, who had always questioned Shan Xi and didn't think highly of him.
Upon hearing this, Shan Mingyuan immediately nodded frantically like a lackey: "Yes, yes, yes! Third Uncle is right. How could such a powerful alchemist come to our Shan family?"
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Master glanced at him with annoyance and snorted coldly, saying, "Third Brother, don't forget, back when Great-Grandma was still alive, how many alchemists begged to come to our Shan family, wanting to see Great-Grandma's demeanor and learn the art of alchemy."
"You said it yourself, that was when Great-Grandma was still alive. Is Great-Grandma still alive now? Great-Grandma has been gone for many years." The man called Third Uncle spoke with a pessimistic tone.
“Who said Grandma is gone? Grandma was only missing back then, it hasn’t been confirmed yet.” The Fourth Master glanced at Shanxi with some apprehension, afraid that he might anger her.
Although he didn't know why his great-grandmother was reborn using Sun-hee's body, his great-grandmother's affairs were not something a junior like him could concern himself with.
Besides, as long as Grandma is alright and alive, that's more important than anything else.
“If Great-Grandma were still alive, wouldn’t she show up? Besides, Eldest Brother has even prepared Great-Grandma’s memorial tablet. She’s been paying respects to her for so many years. You’re saying she’s still alive? Do you have any evidence?” The Third Master asked with a questioning look and a somewhat aggressive tone.
Seeing that everyone was about to start arguing about whether she was still alive, Shanxi coldly interrupted, "Does it matter whether a person is dead or alive? Shouldn't what matters is whether she can continue to bring you resources and connections?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Fourth Master and Old Master Shan nodded vigorously in agreement: "Yes, yes, you're absolutely right."
Upon hearing this, even the elders of the Shan family who had come to cause trouble and were full of resentment fell silent instantly, their faces solemn as they fell into deep thought.
Indeed, although Grandma has been gone for many years, they have always relied on her former reputation and influence to provide them with many conveniences and preferential treatments, no matter what sect they face or what powerful alchemists they encounter, as long as they simply mention Grandma's name.
This makes them feel incredibly proud and honored to be descendants of a virtuous family whenever they think about it.
Recalling Grandma's words instantly silenced the chaotic scene. All the kind elders, in perfect unison, expressed their gratitude for Grandma's past kindness.
Seeing that everyone had finally stopped arguing, Shanxi nodded gently, took the teacup handed to him by Old Master Chen, and took a small sip: "Let's go and see how their refining is going."
As Shanxi rose and stepped out of the main hall, three sounds echoed from the courtyard: "Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!"
As the lid of the alchemy furnace was carefully lifted, plump, crystal-clear pills flew out like little dumplings that had just jumped out of their warm nests.
Grandpa Wu was deeply shocked. He looked around, not knowing where to look.
With his hands behind his back, Shanxi stood tall and straight like a pine tree. Although he was small in stature, he had an extraordinary aura.
With her eyes slightly closed, she could accurately judge the alchemy skills of the three people and the grade of the pills they produced simply by the scent of medicinal herbs in the air.
“Seventh, Grade 8 Blood Coagulation Pill; Eighth, Grade 7 Spirit Condensation Pill; Tenth…” Shanxi paused here, giving Eleventh a meaningful look, his eyes filled with scrutiny and approval.
Xiao Shiyi didn't start by refining a Youth Preservation Pill, but rather a Foundation Establishment Pill. However, when he heard them mention the Youth Preservation Pill, Xiao Shi secretly changed the order of some of the medicinal ingredients, turning the original Foundation Establishment Pill into a Youth Preservation Pill.
Both pills contain ingredients and effects that consolidate the effects, so switching them halfway through is not a problem. What is remarkable is that even after switching the ingredients halfway through, Xiao Shi was still able to refine a Grade 7 Youth Preservation Pill, which shows that his pill refining skills are indeed extraordinary and can be described as outstanding.
"Little Ten, a Grade Seven Youth-Preserving Pill." Shanxi's expression showed slight satisfaction.
"You brat, you actually dared to show off in front of Master." Xiao Qi and Xiao Ba glared at Xiao Shi with hatred in their eyes, their eyes filled with jealousy and dissatisfaction.
Don't think they don't know what Xiao Shi is thinking. He hasn't seen his master for too long and heard that his master is going to test him, so he deliberately tries to show off in front of his master by changing the original Foundation Building Pill to a Youth Preservation Pill in order to attract his master's attention and praise!
snort!
That green tea b*tch, all she does is play these petty tricks!
Facing the sharp gazes of Xiao Qi and Xiao Ba, Xiao Shi merely raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a calm yet slightly smug smile: "It's all thanks to Master's excellent teaching."
Shanxi took in everyone's reactions, coughed lightly, and broke the delicate stalemate: "Although Xiao Shi had some ulterior motives this time, his alchemy skills are indeed commendable."
"The path of alchemy requires flexibility and innovation. It is truly remarkable that he was able to change his approach halfway through and successfully refine a seventh-grade anti-aging pill."
Hearing his master's praise, Xiao Shi's eyes flashed with joy, and he quickly bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you for the praise, Master, but there are still many things I need to learn from you."
It would be even better if I could receive guidance from my master.
The kind elders in the hall were dumbfounded.
None of them were alchemists, so they had no choice but to place their hopes on Master Wu: "Master Wu, are the pills that these three people refined really seventh or eighth grade pills?"
If even a sixth-grade pill can make the emperor cry for a whole day and night, then if they could directly refine a seventh or eighth-grade pill, wouldn't they be worshipped by the emperor?
"This...you'll have to ask my father." Old Master Wu's legs felt a little weak, but he still quickly walked towards Old Master Wu.
Old Master Wu, having recovered from his shock, smiled so broadly that his eyes narrowed into slits, and flattered, "Masters, you are all truly gifted! To be able to refine such high-quality pills at such a young age, you are sure to have a bright future."
Xiao Shi smiled at him and casually tossed him the freshly refined Youth-Preserving Pill: "We're not young anymore. Here, take this Youth-Preserving Pill. After you take it, you can turn back the clock."
Grandpa Wu stared at the seventh-grade youth-preserving pill in his hand, his pupils constricting in shock, and he remained stunned for a long time.
He did nothing, yet he was given a seventh-grade youth-preserving pill?
A seventh-rank official!
A seventh-rank official!
It's not some second-rank, third-rank, or fourth-rank!
Tears welled up in Old Master Wu's eyes instantly.
The elder from the Shan family standing to the side was even more dumbfounded, unable to believe that this person had actually given a seventh-grade pill to Old Master Wu, whom he did not know and had not even met for the first time.
A Grade 7 pill, something that auction houses would fight tooth and nail for, and it's just being given away like that?
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