Chapter 343 Fire Breaks Out
Although there are no restrictions on electronic devices, people were dumbfounded when they searched for the formula of Shennong Herbal Pills on Baidu. They found all sorts of different things and all kinds of formulas.
After searching for a while, many people gave up and started getting medicinal materials from pharmacies. Even if they couldn't make the last ingredient, it would be good if they could make the first two.
Only Kong Wange sat in her seat with her eyes closed, completely still.
Those who know her well will understand that she is reciting from memory.
She has an excellent memory; even if she has only glanced at something briefly, she can usually recall it if she concentrates.
Wen Xiaoxiao went to fetch the medicinal herbs and passed by Kong Wange. She immediately sneered, "Oh, so you've come here to meditate? It's a bit late to be trying to learn from Buddha. If I were you, I definitely wouldn't be struggling like this. I may not be as good as you in acupuncture, but you'll definitely lose when it comes to making medicine!"
Kong Wange closed her eyes, ignoring Wen Xiaoxiao's sarcasm.
Her brain was working at lightning speed.
"Shennong Herbal Pills are mainly used to clear turbidity and open the orifices, clear heat and detoxify. They are also used to treat stroke, heatstroke, infantile convulsions, epilepsy, etc. The main ingredients include raw ox rhinoceros, amber, cinnabar, realgar, borneol, musk, and..."
Kong Wange suddenly opened her eyes—that's it, benzoin!
It is benzoin that has been soaked in alcohol, boiled again to dissolve it, and then filtered to remove the dregs!
All the medication dosages flashed through her mind like computer numbers. Kong Wange took a deep breath and suddenly stood up.
Wen Xiaoxiao, who was next to her, was startled. Before she could react, Kong Wange pushed her aside and said, "You're too fat and you're blocking the way. Please move aside."
Seeing that everyone had entered the pharmacy, Wen Xiaoxiao finally realized what was happening and immediately gritted her teeth in anger: "Was Kong Wange doing this on purpose? Am I fat?? Am I fat???"
Seeing this, Li Jing quickly comforted her, "Xiaoxiao, don't be angry. If you get sick from getting angry, no one can take your place! You're not fat, you're just a little bit rounder than Kong Wange."
Wen Xiaoxiao glared: "What did you say?!"
Li Jing quickly said, "You have a plump and beautiful appearance! I like you just the way you are!"
Wen Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes. What good was it if Li Jing liked her?
What she wants is for every man to choose her without hesitation when faced with the choice between her and Kong Wange!
Including Murong Ting.
Thinking of that man, Wen Xiaoxiao's legs went weak again.
Once she wins first place in the competition and gets into the experimental class, she'll have a reason to ask her uncle to include her when he discusses business with the Murong family again.
She breathed a sigh of relief and she and Li Jing went into the pharmacy.
Kong Wange estimated the amount of medicine needed and determined that she couldn't take it all at once, so she took the herbs needed for Xiaoyao Pills and Buyi Zisheng Pills first.
Back in her seat, she began to concentrate intently on making the medicine.
The medicine-making room fell silent for a moment, with only the bubbling sound of the small earthenware pots in front of each person, and the aroma of various medicinal herbs slowly rising and filling the air.
This medicine-making room is made entirely of wood, maintaining consistency with the overall style of the Imperial Academy. Windows were opened on all sides to dissipate the medicinal aroma.
A gentle breeze blew, bringing a refreshing coolness.
While making medicine, Kong Wange glanced at Wen Xiaoxiao and saw her idly adding raw rosin to the medicine pot.
She immediately frowned; none of the medicines she was using today required raw rosin.
This medicinal herb is very difficult to store, mainly because it is flammable.
What exactly is Wen Xiaoxiao up to?
For the next while, Kong Wange's gaze kept falling on her, always feeling that this woman might cause a big mess if she wasn't careful.
However, her pharmaceutical skills were already very proficient, and although she had to devote some of her attention to Wen Xiaoxiao, it did not delay the pharmaceutical process under her command.
Soon, Xiaoyao Pills and Buyi Zisheng Pills were produced.
She set the prepared pills aside to dry, then turned and went into the pharmacy to get the necessary ingredients for Shennong Herbal Pills.
Wen Xiaoxiao continued to pretend to brew the medicine, but only she knew that the finished product she had prepared was now kept in a small box in her bag.
All she has to do now is follow the crowd and throw some herbs into the medicine jar. When the time is almost up, she can take out her finished Chinese medicine pills and switch them out when no one is looking!
She was extremely pleased with herself, and started playing with fire again, grabbing a large handful of raw rosin and throwing it into the medicine furnace.
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Kong Wange went to great lengths to find benzoin. Although the pharmacy was small, there were five or six rows of medicine shelves in the back.
At this moment, the first two ingredients of the medicine had not yet been prepared, and she was the only person in the entire pharmacy.
She searched from the first row to the last row, and finally found the small box labeled "benzoin" at the very bottom.
She breathed a sigh of relief and bent down to grab some, when she heard a cry of alarm from outside—"Fire!"
Then the noise became chaotic, and Kong Wange couldn't hear clearly. She could only vaguely hear someone shouting, "Fire! Run! Cough cough cough, it's so choking..." "How come the fire is spreading so fast?" "I don't know, run quickly! Our house is made of wood, it won't last long!"
She stood in the pharmacy, stunned for two seconds.
Fire? It was fine just a moment ago, how could it suddenly catch fire?
Suddenly, she remembered the rosin that Wen Xiaoxiao had just thrown into the medicine furnace... If the fire was caused by someone, it was probably related to Wen Xiaoxiao!
She couldn't help but curse, and without saying another word, she ran out of the pharmacy.
But fate had other plans. She had only taken a couple of steps when her skirt got caught on a nail on the wooden frame, and she couldn't get free for a moment.
Inside the pharmacy, several medicine furnaces were overturned as students rushed out in a panic, making the fire increasingly uncontrollable.
Wen Xiaoxiao fled in a panic with a group of people, not caring that her face was covered in soot.
Her clothes had several holes, all from the rosin that had accidentally caught fire.
She had absolutely no idea why the rosin suddenly sprayed out!
But now is not the time to think about these things; escaping is the key!
Li Jing abandoned her and ran away as soon as the fire started to spread; now she has only herself to rely on!
The discipline teachers were also caught off guard by this emergency and quickly organized the students to evacuate: "This is the escape route, everyone come this way, don't panic, one by one!"
Wen Xiaoxiao ran out with the crowd. As she passed the pharmacy, a glint flashed in her eyes. If she remembered correctly, Kong Wange seemed to have just gone into the pharmacy.
Seeing the half-open door, Wen Xiaoxiao's evil thoughts instantly rose up. Her eyes darkened, and she took a few steps forward, slammed the pharmacy door shut, and then locked it from the inside.
After doing all this, her heart was pounding, filled with a mix of nervousness and indescribable excitement.
With the door locked tight, Kong Wange has absolutely no chance of escaping, and this eyesore of a bitch can disappear from her world forever!
Someone outside was calling her. She hurriedly responded, gave the pharmacy door one last vicious look, covered her mouth and nose, and ran out quickly amidst the flames.
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