Vice President Lin glanced at Shi Miao again and couldn't help but wonder if he had misjudged the situation.
Could it be that Shi Miao wasn't lying and really knows how to make medicine?
But we'll find out whether it's a mule or a horse once we take it out for a walk.
"I'm really looking forward to Vice President Shi's performance this afternoon, so he can set a good example for the members of our association."
Vice President Lin's face still had that gentle and harmless look, but he emphasized the words "Vice President" when he said them.
Shi Miao was well aware of his hostility and dissatisfaction. She raised her hand to adjust her baseball cap, a hint of amusement in her dark eyes. Her voice was cold and she didn't indulge him, "I'm not exactly a role model, but I can teach you a lesson."
Upon hearing this, Vice President Lin's facial muscles twitched, and he was momentarily speechless, clearly not expecting her to utter such arrogant and outrageous words so bluntly.
Seeing how defeated he looked after being rebuked by Shi Miao, Si Nan felt incredibly refreshed and almost burst out laughing.
He knew about Vice President Lin's ambition; he was simply coveting his position as president.
However, he was always too cautious and did things very steadily, so I really couldn't find any mistakes.
Si Nan composed himself, coughed lightly, and said with the authority of a superior: "Vice President Lin, she was just a simple and straightforward girl when she was young, and she didn't mean any harm. Please don't take it to heart by arguing with a young girl like her."
Upon hearing this, Vice President Lin's brow twitched. He managed to control his expression, smiled, and said with slight respect, "You're right, President."
He paused for a moment, then said, "However, since Vice President Shi is going to teach me a lesson, I will definitely learn from him."
Shi Miao didn't reply, but gave him a deep look before turning to look at the ongoing beginner alchemist assessment.
Seeing this, Shi Ying was also quite incredulous.
I never expected that Shi Miao would actually agree to participate in the assessment, especially the advanced alchemist assessment in the afternoon.
I can't figure out if she's just pretending to be something she's not, or if she really knows how to make medicine.
For a moment, each of them was lost in their own thoughts and remained silent.
...
Before they knew it, it was time for the afternoon's advanced alchemist assessment.
There are actually only six senior alchemists in the association, but this year two intermediate alchemists are aiming for senior status, plus Shi Miao, so there are a total of nine people in this round of senior assessments.
Whether it was intentional or a coincidence, Shi Miao and Shi Ying were seated right next to each other.
Shi Ying glanced at Shi Miao beside her and saw that she still looked calm and composed. She frowned slightly, then looked away and slowly rolled up her sleeves to tidy up the medicinal herbs on the small table next to her.
She looked at the medicinal herbs, a strange light flashing in her eyes.
Even if Shi Miao really knows how to make medicine, I will definitely take this opportunity to completely crush her.
Soon, the assessment was announced to have officially begun.
Without wasting a moment, Shi Ying picked up the medicinal herbs, put them into the grinding mill, and began to grind them into powder.
Compared to others who were still pondering what medicine to concoct, her actions were decisive and swift, as if she had already decided what medicine to concoct.
The medicinal herbs tested this time were not many precious ones; most of them were common and ordinary herbs.
Although there are no fixed requirements for what medicines to refine, the restrictions on the use and quality of medicinal materials indirectly increase the difficulty of the assessment.
Especially for advanced alchemists, it is even more difficult to refine A-grade or higher medicines using these common medicinal materials.
Throughout the scene, apart from Shi Ying who seemed confident, the other pharmacists all looked somewhat bewildered.
As for Shi Miao, although his face was expressionless, he hesitated to make a move, seemingly pondering what kind of medicine to refine.
It wasn't until almost ten minutes into the exam that she finally picked up a medicinal herb and began to slowly and deliberately prepare it.
Standing not far away, Vice President Lin's gaze kept shifting back and forth between Shi Miao and Shi Ying.
Although somewhat surprised that Shi Miao's medicine-crushing movements looked quite professional, her slow pace contrasted sharply with Shi Ying's movements beside her, making it almost unbearable to watch.
Seeing this, Vice President Lin smiled and turned his head slightly to Si Nan beside him, saying, "Vice President Shi seems quite organized."
Si Nan's expression remained unchanged, his gaze fixed on Shi Miao, and he said in a serious tone, "Indeed, you need to watch and learn carefully."
Vice President Lin's face stiffened slightly. He didn't reply, but looked up at the assessment site, his expression growing increasingly grim as he looked down.
Shi Miao's alchemy skills are very advanced; she's far from a novice. Even Shi Ying, standing next to her, pales in comparison.
I underestimated her; she really has some skills. Now, all we can do is wait and see the quality of the medicine she produces.
...
Time flies, and two hours have passed in the blink of an eye.
The assessment is about to end.
Shi Ying turned off the fire, put on heat-resistant gloves, took the furnace down, and waited a few more minutes before taking out the refined medicine from the furnace.
Although there are only four, they look quite glossy.
Her eyes flickered as she looked at the four pills, her expression quite pleased, as if she could already foresee victory in the test.
Shi Ying took off her heat-resistant gloves, put the pills into the medicine box, and turned to look at Shi Miao next door.
When he saw the number of pills she took out of the medicine furnace, he was stunned for a moment, his brows furrowed with disbelief.
Ten pills came out!
Each one is round, plump, and has a good color; their appearance can be described as perfect.
Moreover, you can smell a strong medicinal fragrance wafting from her.
Shi Ying's eyelids twitched, and she looked away with a hint of panic, her gaze falling on the medicine box in her hand, her fingers unconsciously tightening.
The final rating results haven't come out yet, so she hasn't lost. She doesn't believe Shi Miao can refine ten S-grade pills at once; even the president himself couldn't do it.
Thinking of this, Sakura breathed a slight sigh of relief, and her fingertips relaxed.
Soon, the other pharmacists also finished refining their medicines.
The medicine was put into a box and then taken away.
Nine boxes were delivered to Si Nan and the other deacons and vice presidents of the association.
The boxes did not indicate who made them, but each box had a unique mark.
Aside from not knowing who made it, there's absolutely no chance of confusion; this is also to prevent favoritism and leniency.
While waiting for the results, almost everyone gathered around the president and several deacons and vice presidents, looking at them with nervous expressions.
Even Shi Ying couldn't help but feel a little nervous, her mind constantly filled with the image of the ten pills Shi Miao had refined.
She pursed her lips, her gaze involuntarily drifting towards Shi Miao, who was standing alone not far away.
She had her hands in her pockets, looking casual and relaxed, seemingly unconcerned about the upcoming rating results.
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